Vertical Drama
Greater London
Apply by 22nd September 2026, 17:00
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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
Male Lead - Leo Carter
Male Only
26 - 39
Female Lead - Claudia Hayes
Female Only
35 - 53
Supporting Role - Shane
Male Only
35 - 69
Supporting Role - Diana
Female Only
30 - 69
Roles Details
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Diana is Claudia’s boss and Editor-in-Chief. She secretly schemes with Shane to engineer the restaurant's downfall, using the promise of a promotion to force Claudia into doing her dirty work. She is a tough and manipulative character who will do what ever she can to achieve her goals. We are looking for an actor who can play ruthless and tough while being innately glamorous.
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
- Female Only
- Age
- 30 - 69
Please read the job description and character details carefully. Only make an application if you fully meet the casting brief. Please do not make speculative applications.
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