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

Jenna Clark

Content

JENNA CLARK

Supporting Role | Female | 40s–50s

The Persona: A woman hardened by the loss of her husband. Jenna is the "cold heart" of the kitchen, using bluntness as a shield against her own grief. She is not a traditional villain, but a mother whose capacity for nurture has been replaced by a bitter survival instinct.

Physicality/Skills: High emotional range. Needs to command a room with a single look.

Key Traits: Vindictive, stoic, cynical, world-weary.

Character Arc: Jenna serves as Harry’s primary antagonist, constantly urging him to give up his "dreams" for a "real job." Her journey is one of tragic realization—only after losing her second son to the same cycle of silence does she show a crack in her armor.

Salary

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

Ethnicities

White

Gender

Female Only

Age

40 - 50