- Type
- Film (Short / Student)
- Location
- Edinburgh
- Content
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Project:
Short film (proof of concept for feature)
Genre:
Inspirational fantasy drama with comic beats
Rehearsal & shoot: Early September 2026 — in and around Edinburgh (availability required)
Logline:
Mavis Paterson, an indomitable 80-year-old cyclist in a pink evening gown, rides across the Scottish Highlands with a mischievous grin. After a minor tumble, a reluctant good Samaritan escorts her into Edinburgh, where small kindnesses and quiet rituals reveal the heart behind a national icon. - Dates
- Early September 2026
- Apply By
- 17:00 - 31st May 2026
Roles
Roles Details
- Title
- Mavis
- Content
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Mavis Paterson- Female, Scottish, 78–85. Spirited, athletic, warm, wry. Must be comfortable riding a bike and light physicality (gentle tumble). Luminous, lived-in charm.
https://ohwafilm.com/casting-call/mavis-fires-in-the-heather-short/ - Salary
- Estimated Rate (budget dependant): £600 flat around 25 hours
- Ethnicities
- White
- Gender
- Female Only
- Age
- 60 - 80
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