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 (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
18th 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)
Glasgow City
31st Aug 2026
WITH A STRANGER is a drama with horror elements. Newly-engaged Nora wakes to find her fiancee vanished and a knife-brandishing stranger in her kitchen. She fights for survival, until she is forced to accept that her perception of reality is damaged: she is actually 80 years old, experiencing dementia, and the stranger is her grandson. It's inspired...
ELDERLY NORA
£580
Female Only
60 - 80
Asian - Chinese
Asian - Other
Film (Short / Student)
Torfaen Principal Area
21st Aug 2026
South Wales. An imaginative eight-year-old plots to trip his cruel, drunken father with red yarn, but while waiting for the trap to spring, first love offers him a glimpse of life beyond fear.
Talu Studios is casting for the short film Special Brew, written by Andrew Vidgen and directed by Saul Sulway. Filming is expected to take place in South...
Film (Short / Student)
Greater London
5th Sep 2026
We are seeking actors for supporting roles in an exciting music video being filmed in London on August 13th and 14th.
Supporting extras
£100
18 - 70
Supporting Extra
£100
18 - 80
Film (Short / Student)
Greater London
3rd Sep 2026
Casting roles for "No God":
Synopsis: Two homeless men embark on a desperate mission to sell a discarded washing machine with the aim of funding their next high on crack. One of them clings to the hope that this will help him escape the memory of a tragic event from earlier that night.
Film (Feature)
Greater London
31st Aug 2026
"A Space for Love" intricately interlaces the lives of various characters grappling with their own hidden truths. The narrative follows a grief-stricken actor who turns to self-medication after the unexpected death of his brother, a closely-knit family torn apart by the sudden exposure of the father's secret double life, and a young transgender wom...
Film (Short / Student)
Worcestershire
31st Aug 2026
A woman filled with self-hatred starts taking an online "miracle diet pill" that encourages her to eat more. This pill not only transforms her into a popular influencer but also turns her appetite into something terrifying.
Rosella
£450 - £1,000
Female Only
22 - 34
Film (Short / Student)
Berkshire
21st Aug 2026
A standalone short film from 9thCircle Films, created in partnership with Windsor Forest Colleges Group. The project utilized their recording studio facilities and included students in credited crew positions. The film features a cinematic monologue infused with drama, horror, surrealism, and dream-like logic.
Elsie/Joanna
£700
Female Only
25 - 30
Film (Feature)
Greater London
31st Aug 2026
DADA is a feature film that delves into the life of legendary Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly, highlighting his journey, achievements, and enduring impact on the world of international cricket.
Look Alike - Geffrey Boycott
£360
Male Only
40 - 70
Look Alike - Allan Border
£180
Male Only
40 - 50
Look Alike - RAANJAN MADUGALLE
£180
Male Only
35 - 55
Look alike - MICHAEL HOLDING
£180
Male Only
45 - 75
Black - African
Black - Caribbean
Black - Other
Look Alike - DARRELL HAIR
£720
Male Only
45 - 55
Look Alike - DARYL HARPER
£720
Male Only
45 - 55
Film (Short / Student)
Gloucestershire
31st Aug 2026
The Full English is a British kitchen sink realism meeting an Asian ghost story – a darkly comic, restrained chamber piece set within the contained world of a café and its kitchen. The film is a two-hander between two men from different backgrounds, each navigating a quiet existential crisis in a small English town.
When retired restaurant and t...
Narrator & Rick's Wife
£600
Female Only
45 - 65
Asian - Chinese
Big John
£600
Male Only
35 - 45
Rick
£600
Male Only
50 - 70
Asian - Chinese
Film (Short / Student)
Glasgow City
23rd Aug 2026
This is a beautiful and heart breaking film for the prestigious Sean Connery Talent Lab/NFTS.
The film is a genre-bending drama called 'With A Stranger'. Newly-engaged Nora wakes to find her fiancé vanished and a knife-brandishing stranger in her kitchen. She fights for survival, until she's forced to accept her perception of reality is damaged...
Older Nora
£145
Female Only
60+
Mixed - White and Asian
Asian - Chinese
Asian - Other
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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