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

Hami

Content

Playing age: 40-65. Hami is a Griot, sent to London by Fode's ancestors to watch over him. He is very worldly. Must be comfortable with silence and subtlety. This role relies heavily on screen presence and non-verbal performances.

Skills: Required: Can speak Pidgin to an extent. Do a Nigerian or Sierra Leone accent. Ideal: Can speak Krio. Can play instruments guitar or drums. Desirable: Can speak Nigerian Pidgin to an extent.

Salary

£150 / day Estimated 3 days of work Total: £450

Ethnicities

Black - African, Black - Caribbean, Black - Other

Gender

Male Only

Age

40 - 65