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

Daniel Clark

Content

DANIEL CLARK

Supporting Role | Male | early 20s (to play 24)

The Persona: The "golden boy" with a hidden darkness. Daniel is Harry’s older brother and his greatest champion. He is charismatic, warm, and seemingly stable, making his internal collapse all the more shocking.

Physicality/Skills: Ability to sing or move with a relaxed, effortless confidence. He should feel like the "grounding force" in every scene he enters.

Key Traits: Supportive, altruistic, deceptive (in his wellness), protective.

Character Arc: Though his screen time is concentrated in the first half, Daniel’s presence haunts the entire film. The actor must portray a man who is desperately trying to "save" his brother while he himself is drowning.

Salary

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

Ethnicities

White

Gender

Male Only

Age

20 - 30