Content

We are casting for several new vertical dramas for Shorties Studios all shooting before the end of December. These vertical dramas are being produced for one of the largest global platforms. The scripts and characters for these are are all classy and excellent.

Please see the article below about the team:

https://deadline.com/2025/11/shorties-studios-formed-vertical-video-microdrama-1236628258/

We are looking forward to seeing all your submissions.

Shoot scheduled October 19th -23rd October Plus one day 6th November.

These dates may potentially change by a few days. Please flag any days N/A during the week before and after these dates. The shoot in the first week of November are the exterior shots and therefore crucial to the shoot.

Rehearsals, Table Read & Fittings - October 14th, 15th or 16th (if fitting and table read are on the same day a half day rate will be given, up to 6 hours)

We are only casting actors who are based within the M25 of London. If actors who are based outside of the M25 of London want to apply they can, but they must have a London base. We will not cover travel costs to London.

Dates

London - October 19th -23rd October Plus one day 6th November.

Roles

Roles Details

Title

Supporting Role - Shane

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Shane is the corrupt, debt-ridden owner of Locke’s. He conspires with Diana to sabotage his own restaurant and never actually intends to sell it to Leo. He has a commanding and charismatic presence on screen. The actor must be able to deliver charm and intimidation in equal measure.

Actor will be needed for 3-5 shoot dates TBC

Salary

£250 per day £125 for rehearsal - full day ( if needed) £50 for wardrobe / fitting up to 2 hours £125 (if fitting and table read are on the same day up to 6 hours) Travel costs capped at £15 per day on public transport. Please provide receipts. If location is outside of London we will provide hotel and transport and per diem of £25 per day.

Gender

Male Only

Age

35 - 69