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

Fode's Mum

Content

Playing Age: Late 30s-45. A former griot, she carries ancestral wisdom and a quiet authority shaped by storytelling and ritual. Her presence should feel soothing yet powerful, someone who listens more than she speaks and whose wisdom comes from lived experience rather than instruction. The performance should be gentle, expressive

Required: Can do a Nigerian Accent. Half day shoot.

Salary

£150 / day Estimated 1 day of work Total: £150

Ethnicities

Black - African, Black - Caribbean, Black - Other

Gender

Female Only

Age

30 - 45