Casting Closed!

ENGLAND: actors (f) 16-18 English spkrs, for short film in London [E]

Production Type: short film

Taking Actors From: London, Great Britain

Closing Date: Tuesday, 11th October, 2022

Payment: Expenses Only

Casting Overview

For a London Film School Production, a 35mm black and white short film titled “After Dark”. It is an intimate tale of an attempt to illegal abortion from the eyes of a little boy.

Synopsis: Rural England late 1920s, a dairy farm girl Vera decides to end her pregnancy. She takes his little brother, Vincent in company with her to a backstreet pharmacy in town on the pretence of sending milk.

Shoot studio Oct 15 – 18

Shoot location Oct 29, 30

Please note it is a VOLUNTARY job according to school’s rule which means we are not allowed to pay for actors. Transport and catering are covered.

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Roles

Role: Female Role

Gender: female

Playing Ages: 16–18

Languages: English

LEAD ROLE: Vera f, 16-18 Vera is a young farm girl, she is 17 years old and is pregnant with a child out of wed lock, a condition that was unacceptable to society at the time way more than it might be today, her only option is an abortion. She is very close to her younger brother who is difficult as most children are; free from the harsh realities of adult life. She is a strong resilient person and somewhere one might suspect the bond she has with her brother brings the best out of her despite her flaws and weaknesses. *Applicants please message with showreel or self tape presentation

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