Type

Film (Short / Student)

Location

Bristol City

Content

Casting "Blazing Sun," an absurdist thriller that weaves contemporary working-class life with historical mystery. Synopsis: It follows Dave, a construction worker who unearths a hidden pool and is inexplicably pulled through time. When he returns, his identity has been erased, and his wife has moved on. As past and present blur, Blazing Sun blends psychological tension with haunting folklore, unraveling a gripping tale of fate, loss, and the unknown. Set in Bristol and the South West, the story unfolds across both the present day and 1799, where buried secrets resurface in eerie and unexpected ways.

Submission Instructions:
- For consideration, submit headshots, showreels of previous work examples and indicate your location in your cover letter. Note: Production will request self tape at a later stage and will share scripts privately through direct correspondence.

Dates

Shoots August, October and December in Long Ashton, England.

Apply By

17:00 - 15th July 2025

Roles

David Taylor

Male Only 38 - 55

Claire Taylor

Female Only 35 - 45

Bobby

Male Only 35 - 60

Councillor Francis

Male Only 50 - 75

Harry

Male Only 18+

Manager

Male Only 35 - 55

Woodwose

Male Only 40+

Roles Details

Title

David Taylor

Content

A quiet, working-class construction worker, a man of routine who finds purpose in his hard work and devotion to his wife. Practical and grounded, he values stability and avoids conflict, content to keep his head down in a world that often overlooks him. But when an eerie underground discovery pulls him into a time-warp, he returns to find his identity erased, his wife has moved on, and the life he knew no longer exists. Struggling to reclaim his place in the world, he is forced to unravel the truth behind his disappearance and confront a growing sense that he no longer belongs. As the film progresses, Dave transforms into David, a rogue smuggler in 1799, embodying the opposite of his former self. Where Dave was reserved and obedient, David is defiant and resourceful, unshackled from the constraints of modern life.

Salary

£150 / Day x 8 days = £1,200 Total

Ethnicities

White

Gender

Male Only

Age

38 - 55