Student Film Auditions & Short Film Casting in the UK
Student film auditions and short film casting calls are where many professional actors build their showreel, gain on-camera experience and meet the directors of tomorrow. Casting Callback lists live student and short film opportunities from UK film schools, graduate filmmakers and independent directors.
These productions are one of the best ways to add polished footage to your reel and make connections that lead to bigger work. Applying is free forever, every employer is verified and each casting notice is quality-checked, so you can avoid the red flags and focus on genuine opportunities.
Build your showreel with short film work
Have your actor toolkit ready — headshot, showreel and CV — then create your free profile, host your reel, and turn on instant job alerts so you never miss a short film casting. Ready for bigger productions too? See all film auditions.
Student and short films range from unpaid passion projects to funded graduate productions, and many offer expenses, food and a copy of the finished footage for your reel. Always read the brief, check the compensation and terms, and never pay to audition.
Browse the live student and short film opportunities below, or see every UK acting job.
Film (Short / Student)
Greater Manchester
23rd Nov 2026
When a lonely young man’s desperate need for his mother’s attention goes unanswered, his quiet unravelling builds toward an act of violence that neither of them can take back.
No real minors are used in this film, nor are any fictional minors depicted in this film.
Video call audition/interview date: 13th November 2026
Shoot day: 22nd Novemb...
Film (Short / Student)
Brighton and Hove
30th Nov 2026
The Long Weekend is a romantic LGBTQ+ drama set against the backdrop of Brighton.
Over the course of a long weekend, two men from different backgrounds meet unexpectedly and develop a connection that neither anticipated.
What begins as a chance encounter gradually develops into something more meaningful, as the pair explore their attraction,...
BRITISH MALE LEAD
Male Only
25 - 35
White
THAI MALE LEAD
Male Only
25 - 35
Asian - Other
Mixed - White and Asian
Film (Short / Student)
Greater London
30th Nov 2026
Push/Feed is an engaging virtual reality film designed for audiences aged 11 to 15, delving into the challenges and risks associated with social media. With a VR headset, viewers find themselves sitting on a bedroom floor beside their friend, Jess, as a parade of social media personalities enters the scene: influencers, trendsetters, a fitness guru...
Jess
£150
Female Only
13 - 18
Film (Short / Student)
Surrey
30th Nov 2026
Casting a significant supporting character for "Daisy," a dynamic short film reminiscent of Guy Ritchie's style. The genre is a stylized British crime-comedy. The role is for Charles, the main antagonist, portraying an unconventional and formidable mod boss. The character is akin to Paul Kaye: gritty, mature, and possessing a distinct, quirky sense...
CHARLES THE COBBLER
£161
Male Only
40 - 80
Film (Short / Student)
Portsmouth
27th Nov 2026
Amidst a frigid and rainy grassroots training session, a teenage prodigy is driven to his breaking point by his relentless manager, leading to a confrontation that uncovers a profound truth beyond the game of football.
Film (Short / Student)
Greater London
10th Nov 2026
Casting for the lead role of Susan in an independent British short film which is the proof of concept for a feature in development.
As a buried family secret resurfaces, a mother and daughter are forced to reckon with the silence that has shaped their lives. About: Following the death of her mother Eileen, Susan and her daughter Georgie spend...
Susan
£450
Female Only
50 - 70
White
Film (Short / Student)
Edinburgh
26th Nov 2026
During a visit to a contemporary art gallery, a couple's relationship is put to the test as the exhibited pieces begin to mirror their buried grievances against each other and themselves.
This is a genuine Scottish short film by rising screenwriter and director Ben Anstruther.
We have no travel budget and so are seeking Edinburgh based actors
Jacqueline
£500
Female Only
25 - 60
Film (Short / Student)
Edinburgh
26th Nov 2026
During a visit to a contemporary art gallery, a couple's relationship is put to the test as the exhibited pieces begin to mirror their buried grievances against each other and themselves.
This is a genuine Scottish short film by rising screenwriter and director Ben Anstruther.
We have no travel budget and so are seeking Edinburgh based actors
Jacqueline
£500
Female Only
25 - 60
Film (Short / Student)
Greater London
25th Nov 2026
In a relentless college boxing club, a young fighter seeks respect by enduring rigorous tests of loyalty and endurance set by his coach and fellow team members. These challenges, initially seen as demonstrations of the will to win, gradually reveal their harsh nature, compelling him to question how much of himself he is willing to sacrifice for acc...
DANNY
£350
Male Only
20 - 25
White
MICAH
£350
Male Only
20 - 30
White
COACH KEANE
£350
Male Only
20 - 30
FRANKLIN
£350
Male Only
20 - 30
Black - African
Black - Caribbean
Black - Other
JAMAL
£350
Male Only
20 - 30
Asian - Indian
Asian - Pakistani
Asian - Bangladeshi
RIVAL
£350
Male Only
20 - 30
White
Film (Short / Student)
Greater London
14th Nov 2026
Casting for "Rose-Colored Glasses," a student short film.
Logline: After being labelled as broken by her psychiatrist and perfect by the man who idealises her, Rose learns to stop looking to others to tell her what is real.
Film (Short / Student)
Greater London
31st Dec 2026
IMPORTANT – HAIR REQUIREMENT: Stevie's changing physical appearance is an important part of the story. At the beginning of the film he is bald/closely shaven, before later manifesting a full head of hair. Applicants should therefore either already have a bald/closely shaven head or be genuinely willing to have their hair shaved/closely clipped for...
Stevie — Lead
Male Only
32 - 40
Black - Caribbean
Black - African
Black - Other
Maya — Lead
Female Only
29 - 37
English Woman — Supporting
Female Only
30 - 45
White
Phone Thief — Non-Speaking
Male Only
18 - 25
White
Scruffy Man — Non-Speaking
Male Only
28 - 45
White
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 (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 (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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