Actors (m), 20-30 | (f) 65-75, Br English spkrs, for Independent Short Film in Bucharest

Gender: male
Playing ages: 20-30
Language: English with a UK accent

About the role: One of two brothers at the centre of the story. Flamboyant, confident, funny and highly verbal. Joe is intelligent and successful, but underneath his confidence is an emotionally immature younger brother who desperately wants his older brother's approval. He uses humour as a defence mechanism, becoming more sarcastic, energetic and ridiculous when uncomfortable or afraid.

Looking for:
• Strong comic timing
• Excellent UK English
• Improvisational instincts
• Strong screen presence
• Comfortable with fast dialogue and profanity
• Ability to shift naturally between comedy, arrogance, fear and vulnerability

Gender: female
Playing ages: 65-75
Language: English with a UK accent

A key supporting role with relatively short screen time, but an important presence in the film.
Violet initially appears to be a wealthy, eccentric elderly woman whom the brothers believe is dying. She is glamorous, sharp, mischievous and intimidating, with a strong sense of control and authority.

Looking for:
• Strong comic timing
• Excellent UK English
• Confident, commanding presence
• Ability to convey glamour and authority
• Ability to play sudden, realistic death
• Comfortable with profanity

Note: The final head-explosion effect will be created using a dummy/prosthetic. The actress will not be in danger.

Applicants currently based in Romania are preferred, though applicants from other EU countries may also be considered.