Type

Film (Short / Student)

Location

Hertfordshire

Content

Casting for "The Keeper," a coming-of-age film that explores self-discovery, resilience, and the search for cultural identity. It tackles the universal theme of belonging and encourages the audience to reflect on feelings of alienation and the quest to find one's place. As a cultural exploration, the film examines the concept of 'home' for communities that are dispersed, displaced, or relocated. Set in the historical town of Stevenage, this short film intertwines football, West-African spirituality, and grief.

Dates

Shoots 24-26 April in Stevenage, England.

Apply By

17:00 - 14th March 2026

Roles

Fode

Male Only 18 - 30

Sia

Female Only 18 - 35

Moussa

Male Only 10 - 18

Edwyn

Male Only 18 - 25

Jay

Male Only 18 - 25

Hami

Male Only 40 - 65

Fode's Mum

Female Only 30 - 45

Roles Details

Title

Sia

Content

Playing age: 25-28. Sia is the first born and the north star of the M’bah family, emotionally, spiritually and mentally. She is naturally creative, confident and self assured, deeply in touch with the family’s history and spirituality. Sia is charismatic and instinctively uses humour to deflect discomfort. The actor should be comfortable navigating tonal shifts between comedy and sincerity with ease and control.

Desirable: Ability to speak Nigerian Pidgin (to an extent).

Salary

£150 / day Estimated 2 days of work Total: £300

Ethnicities

Black - African, Black - Caribbean, Black - Other

Gender

Female Only

Age

18 - 35