Type

Film (Feature)

Location

Greater London

Content

This is a really exciting project being developed both as a feature film and a vertical series, with strong cinematic crossover potential in mind. Unlike traditional vertical content, the project will be shot both vertically and horizontally, allowing it to exist not only on-platform, but also within the independent film and festival space as well.

The creative vision leans more toward elevated indie character dramas than conventional mobile-first storytelling, with a strong focus on performance and emotionally grounded filmmaking.

Synopsis: An impassioned director finally steps onto the set of her first feature, shooting at a large estate in the English countryside. As she navigates the pressures of production, her own self-destructive tendencies begin to surface. When close quarters, emotional entanglements, and revelations about her past threaten to unravel the project, she’s forced to confront why she’s making this film — and what she’s willing to sacrifice to finish it.

➡️ CASTING DETAILS:
- Please submit your Casting Callback profile and demo reel for consideration
- Short-listed talent may be invited to self-tape

Dates

Shoot Dates 6th–14th June 2026
Date for fitting/ table read- tbc but likely to be June 4th 2026

Apply By

17:00 - 22nd May 2026

Roles

Courtney

Female Only 20 - 30

Oliver

Male Only 28 - 39

Ellie Brooks

Female Only 25 - 39

Sarah

Female Only 40 - 50

Jewel

Female Only 25 - 35

The PA

Female Only 18 - 29

Jayce

Male Only 30 - 39

Willow

Female Only 25 - 39

Ruben

Male Only 28 - 39

Roles Details

Title

Ellie Brooks

Content

British or able to perform an authentic British accent.

A brilliant but emotionally unraveling first-time feature director shooting an ambitious indie film at a remote English estate. Sharp, charismatic, funny, and deeply passionate about filmmaking, Ellie thrives under pressure even as her personal life spirals behind the scenes. She’s carrying the weight of proving herself while navigating complicated romantic entanglements, family wounds, mounting production chaos, and her own self-destructive tendencies.

We’re looking for an actress who can balance confidence, wit, vulnerability, and intensity. Ellie should feel highly intelligent and creatively magnetic, but also messy, impulsive, and emotionally combustible underneath the surface. We are looking for grounded performances rather than traditional over-the-top vertical performances.

We are not looking for heightened “soap” performances — the tone is cinematic, intimate, and emotionally truthful

Character references:

Mia Dolan from La La Land — similar artistic passion and desperation to create something meaningful before the world dismisses them.

Fleabag from Fleabag — Use's humour and confidence to mask deep emotional damage and loneliness

Salary

£450 per day. Travel is not covered. Lunch is provided on shooting days.

Gender

Female Only

Age

25 - 39