Film Auditions & Casting Calls in the UK
Film auditions in the UK, from feature films to short and student productions, are listed live on Casting Callback. It is where professional actors find their next on-screen role, whether lead, supporting or background, without paying to access the work.
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Feature, short and student film auditions
From independent features and web series to graduate films, new film roles are added across the UK all the time. Create your free profile and switch on instant job alerts to hear about them first. Building your reel? See our student and short film auditions.
Whether you are an experienced screen actor or building your first credits, applying to a range of feature and short film roles is one of the best ways to develop on camera and grow your showreel. Read each casting brief carefully and apply only where you genuinely fit the role.
Browse the live film opportunities below, or see all UK acting jobs.
Film (Feature)
Essex
26th Oct 2026
As Britain falls apart due to a mysterious and menacing danger, four young survivors seek refuge in an isolated industrial workshop. However, when they bring in an injured soldier, they soon realize that the real challenge may not lie in evading external threats, but in dealing with what they have inadvertently welcomed inside.
MYRA CHILVERS
£100 - £150
Female Only
18 - 30
Film (Feature)
Glasgow City
13th Oct 2026
We are casting various roles for a feature shooting in Glasgow
Thrilling, action-filled, and suspenseful.
Local Applicants only
Beefy Security Guard
£180
Male Only
30 - 40
Girl Patient
£180
Female Only
20 - 30
Doctor
£180
Male Only
40 - 50
Black - African
Black - Caribbean
Black - Other
Admin Staff
£180
Male Only
30 - 40
Policemen
£180
Male Only
20 - 30
Film (Short / Student)
Greater London
22nd Oct 2026
"While You Are Here" is a poignant drama that follows the story of Lamis, a young woman who is dedicated to caring for her aging father, Bilal, as he struggles with declining health and memory loss. As Bilal oscillates between the present and his past memories, Lamis bears the heavy emotional and physical burden of his care, all while facing a life...
Film (Feature)
Westmorland and Furness
1st Oct 2026
4 x Award Winning Script:
Best UK Screenplay at Cambridge Script Festival January 2026.
Best First-Time Screenwriter at Cannes Script Festival March 2026.
Best Feature Script at Cannes Film Awards June 2026
Best Young Screenwriter (Under 30yrs) at Hollywood Best Indie Film Awards September 2026
This an independent film about mental health...
Film (Feature)
5th Oct 2026
Casting the feature film "The Tribe." Synopsis: Set against the backdrop of Britain in 1992, "The Tribe" is a coming-of-age story that follows a young woman as she navigates the complexities of family, culture, and obligation. Through the transformative power of music, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, finding her unique voice and identit...
Musicians, Special Performers & Dancers
£200
18 - 30
Film (Feature)
Greater London
5th Oct 2026
Casting for "The Tribe." Synopsis: Set in Britain during 1992, "The Tribe" is a coming-of-age drama that follows the journey of a young woman as she navigates family ties, cultural expectations, and personal duties. Through the transformative influence of music, she finds her voice and identity.
RASHID
£500
Male Only
18 - 25
Film (Short / Student)
Greater Manchester
1st Oct 2026
Genre: Romantic Comedy / LGBTQ+ Short
Running time: 5–6 minutes
Budget: Minimal
Location: One bar + immediately outside
Cast: Two lead actresses.
Characters: MAYA (29) and ELLA (27)
Film set in a bar on a couples first date.
Film (Feature)
South Yorkshire
30th Sep 2026
BACKGROUND ARTISTS -EXTRA WANTED
Project: Captain India
Date: 22nd and 23rd of September *NIGHT SHOOT
Time: 7PM -7AM
Location: Doncaster AirPort
Film (Short / Student)
Leicestershire
31st Dec 2026
Welcome to the ultimate underground sisterhood.
This is a world where women don't just survive—they thrive. A hidden network where confidence is your greatest weapon, intelligence is your superpower, and every mission is another chance to prove that together, women are unstoppable.
Step into a sleek black catsuit, fasten your signature white...
Research Agent - (Think Lara Croft)
Female Only
18 - 30
School Girl - (Abandoned Private School Girl)
Female Only
18 - 30
The Unspecting friend
Female Only
18 - 30
Film (Feature)
31st Dec 2026
Produced by Redlog Pictures, we are casting for the feature film "Song of The Siren." Synopsis: A love story so unique it only occurs once in a lifetime, leaving an everlasting impact that shapes one's entire existence. For those who have dared to grasp their inner daimon, even for a brief, trembling moment, this experience will resonate deeply. Fo...
Siren
$3,750 - $7,500
Female Only
18 - 30
Film (Short / Student)
Greater London
15th Oct 2026
Short logline: Two unconventional lovers embark on a hiking journey.
Long logline: SMITHEREENS explores the profound experience of encountering someone attuned to your own unique wavelengths. Moon and Sophia begin from disparate points on the spectrum, yet their paths cross with electrifying intensity. The resonance and vibrations from these in...
Film (Feature)
Greater London
21st Oct 2026
Casting for "The Tribe": Synopsis - Situated in Britain during 1992, "The Tribe" is a coming-of-age drama that follows a young woman navigating the complexities of family, culture, and duty. She ultimately finds her voice and sense of self through the transformative influence of music.
Chuck
£3,200
Male Only
18 - 25
Black - African
Black - Caribbean
Black - Other
Film (Feature)
West Midlands
20th Oct 2026
Set in Britain during 1992, The Tribe is a coming-of-age drama that follows a young woman navigating the complexities of family, culture, and obligation. She finds her voice and identity through the transformative power of music.
FEMALE BUS DRIVER
£180
Female Only
30 - 45
Linda
£180
Female Only
30 - 45
News Reporter
£180
Female Only
25 - 45
Punjabi Uncle
£180
Male Only
45 - 55
Rogue Man
£180
Male Only
35 - 45
Skinhead
£180
Male Only
30 - 45
Film (Short / Student)
Tyne and Wear
4th Oct 2026
"Lights Out" offers a deeply atmospheric exploration of isolation and its psychological effects. The story follows our unnamed protagonist, who appears to be stranded in an abandoned lighthouse. He passes his days performing routine chores and listening to the radio for any hint of other life—a task laden with equal parts hope and despair. As time...
Solitary Man
£300 - £450
Male Only
25 - 40
Helena
£200 - £300
Female Only
20 - 30
Film (Feature)
South Yorkshire
25th Oct 2026
BACKGROUND NEEDED- EXTRA!!!!
Age: 17–90 years
Ethnicity: All ethnicities and backgrounds are welcome.. ( Indian/Pakistani, White, Black, Middle East, Bangladesh, Afghani, Asian & others)
Pick-up and drop-off will be provided from Leeds & Sheffield.
BACKGROUND ARTIST
£130
18 - 90
Film (Feature)
South Yorkshire
30th Sep 2026
A courageous aviator tasked with spearheading a critical rescue operation to evacuate civilians trapped in a conflict-ridden nation.
Background
£1,677.72
18 - 100
Film (Short / Student)
Greater London
27th Sep 2026
Seeking individuals to portray nuns and cult members in a music video/short film helmed by director Luna Carmoon. We are looking for performers who are highly receptive to direction and comfortable with unconventional roles.
Nuns
£300
Female Only
35 - 60
Cult Member
£150
10 - 70
Film (Short / Student)
1st Oct 2026
The Thriller is a CRIME-ROMANCE-THRILLER set in Seoul, South Korea.
It follows the story of a British man called JAMIE who seeking to meet his new online girlfriend, KIM YEONJU, becomes victim of a sinister, high-stakes Romance scam with plenty of twists.
The shoot location is Seoul, Korea however we are looking for local hires. For those no...
KIM HYEONMI
Female Only
18 - 33
Asian - Chinese
Asian - Other
KIM YEONJU
Female Only
18 - 33
Asian - Chinese
Film (Short / Student)
Hertfordshire
30th Sep 2026
The Last Drive is a dark contemporary drama following a close-knit group of young friends whose lives are permanently changed after a late-night car journey ends in tragedy.
Mia, 21, is driving four of her friends home when her car suffers a sudden brake failure. Despite attempting to bring the vehicle under control, the resulting crash kills on...
Maddison — Lead
£1,500
Female Only
18 - 24
Film (Short / Student)
Leicestershire
31st Dec 2026
Welcome to the ultimate underground sisterhood.
This is a world where women don't just survive—they thrive. A hidden network where confidence is your greatest weapon, intelligence is your superpower, and every mission is another chance to prove that together, women are unstoppable.
Step into a sleek black catsuit, fasten your signature white...
The Lead Actress
£250
Female Only
18 - 35
Film (Feature)
Oxfordshire
30th Sep 2026
A once-celebrated rhythmic gymnast struggling to reclaim the spotlight after abruptly walking away from the peak of her career.
Previous experience in rhythmic gymnastics, gymnastics, or any form of dance would be a strong advantage for this role and would help bring authenticity to the character.
Hourly rate: £12.71/hour
Shoot schedule: Fou...
Delphine
Female Only
18 - 30
Film (Short / Student)
Leicestershire
31st Dec 2026
After a successful start to our video project back in 2025, we are continuing the series and opening up the narrative.
We are currently looking to work with a model/actress for a showreel project called "The Girl Next Door."
This project involves a like-minded creative model who appreciates the mixture of modeling, acting, and dance.
You...
The New Girl Next Door
£250
Female Only
18 - 35
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