Content

We are casting for our upcoming Christmas short film, The Nativity.

A heartwarming and emotional story exploring the special bond between a young boy, his mum and his grandma.

Filled with warmth, humour and touching moments, the film celebrates family, love and the true spirit of Christmas.

Dates

We're looking to film this in the surrounding areas of Cleckheaton on the 24th and 25th November 2026.

Roles

Roles Details

Title

Mum

Content

A loving, hardworking single mum and dedicated nurse who is doing everything she can to balance her demanding career with raising her young son, Charlie.

She absolutely adores him, but unpredictable shifts and long working hours mean she's sometimes forced to miss the moments that matter most.

When Charlie lands a major role in his school Nativity, she desperately wants to be there. Despite her best efforts, work commitments stand in the way.

We're looking for an actress with strong emotional range who can portray exhaustion, guilt, pride and unconditional love with subtlety and authenticity.

This is a particularly emotional role, with several poignant moments and a powerful final scene.

Performance requirements:
- Strong naturalistic acting ability.
- Confidence portraying emotional vulnerability and crying on screen.
- Ability to convey complex emotions with minimal dialogue.
- Comfortable working closely with a young child actor.

Salary

The payment for the role of mum will be £250 per day as well as travel expenses.

Gender

Female Only

Age

28 - 45