Type

Film (Short / Student)

Location

Cambridgeshire

Content

Broken Melody is a powerful, character-driven story set in the vibrant yet unforgiving music scene of the 1980s. It follows a young man chasing his dream of breaking into the industry while quietly battling intense family conflict and declining mental health at home. As the pressure to succeed mounts, his passion for music becomes both his escape and his burden. Raw, emotional, and deeply human, Broken Melody will explore the cost of ambition and the fragile line between hope and overwhelm. Your support will help us bring this honest and resonant story to life.

Dates

Early July

Apply By

17:00 - 30th June 2026

Roles

Harry Clark

Male Only 18 - 25

Daniel Clark

Male Only 20 - 30

Jenna Clark

Female Only 40 - 50

Young Harry Clarke

Male Only 10 - 15

Robert Clarke

Male Only 30 - 40

Roles Details

Title

Harry Clark

Content

HARRY CLARK

Lead Role | Male | 18–25 to play 10, 21, and mid-20s

The Persona: A sensitive, introverted musician living in the shadow of family tragedy. Harry is a "perfectionist paralyzed by doubt." He possesses a raw, soulful musicality but lacks the skin required for the industry.

Physicality/Skills: Must be a proficient guitar player. The role requires an actor capable of portraying significant emotional deterioration—moving from a wide-eyed youth to a man haunted by grief and agoraphobia.

Key Traits: Vulnerable, observant, prone to anxiety, deeply empathetic.

Character Arc: We follow Harry from his childhood in the 60s to his rise as a reluctant 80s pop star. The actor must navigate the "imposter syndrome" of success while being hounded by the media for a tragedy he believes he caused.

Salary

Not paid, but transport and catering will be provided for.

Ethnicities

White

Gender

Male Only

Age

18 - 25