Content

We are casting for two short films for a rail company.

Both films deal with the issue of Level Crossing Safety and are specifically aimed at Under 16’s.

In both films we see Point-of-View content from unseen lads on their smart phones.

In one film we see a girl (Elle) showing off her new, extremely cute puppy. As the film unfolds we discover that we are actually watching a video call with her boyfriend, Jacob, through his eyes. Jacob is walking through a level crossing, absorbed in the conversation.

In the other film a group of friends are filming what feels like ordinary social content and we see two talented lads on bikes doing bunny hops, wheelies and other bike stunts on a level crossing being filmed and directed by their friend.

Dates

Elle (Girl with Puppy): Tuesday 27th October 2026
All other roles: Tuesday 3rd November 2026

Roles

Roles Details

Title

Jacob

Content

Jacob is aged around 14-16years old.

The film initially feels like ordinary social content, we see a girl (Elle) showing off her new, extremely cute puppy. As the film unfolds, we discover that we are actually watching a video call with her boyfriend, Jacob, through his eyes. Jacob is walking through a level crossing, absorbed in the conversation, and we see everything from his point of view as he glances both ways without properly paying attention.

What we are seeing on screen is being seen through the eyes of Jacob. He remains unseen for the whole film - we might see his hands holding the camera.

They are warm, likeable and very natural together and their easy affection makes his distraction believable – and allows the danger to arrive as a genuine shock, in the form of a jump scare arrival of a speeding train.

The film relies on the opening feeling like real social content, not an advert so we need performances that are loose, relaxed, conversational and completely comfortable on camera.
Elle is delighted by her puppy, and Jacob is amused by both of them. There is warmth and gentle teasing between the two, with the relaxed ease of a young couple who know each other well.

NB: If age under 16 we are looking for suggestions who are with an LEA that can turn around the child licence applications (if required) quickly.

*Shooting in the Nottingham area so someone East Midlands / Midlands based would be beneficial.*

Salary

BSF: £200 BUYOUT: £700 MEDIA & USAGE: 2 x years online usage plus 3 months Cinema UK only

Gender

Male Only

Age

14 - 16