We are looking for actors who preferably have had previous experience in short films, who are prepared to work hard and immerse themselves into the roles. If you think you are right for the part then please get in contact.
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Kai
Young boy growing up in a dysfunctional family. Shy but inquisitive. He’s left to his own devices by a family that pays him little tension. Reserved. His character seems almost obsessed with whales. He is quite intelligent but not precocious. Brought up in a middle class family.
— Not built/muscular
— Must have or be able to perform with a southern English accent.
This character is supposed to be 15 years old so if you look younger than your age then that’s preferable.
Males, aged 18 to 22 from London, United Kingdom
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Minimum Acting experience:
Extra -
Languages:
English -
Accents:
UK English
Andrew
A few years ago Andrew lost his wife and since then he has been lying to his son about her. Since Ren, his wife, passed away he hasn’t been the same and doesn’t seem to fully be living his own life. His life seems stagnant. He does love and care for his son but it seems he doesn’t quite know how to be his father without Ren there.
*****
— Relatively normal build
— Around 6ft
— Must have or be able to perform with a southern English accent.
Males, aged 36 to 53 from London, United Kingdom
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Minimum Acting experience:
Extra -
Languages:
English -
Accents:
UK English
Aunt Veronica
Art Therapist. She is quite lonely as she lives on her own and so often finds herself at their house.She does care about Kai and Andrew but shows it in a way that is not necessarily appreciated. To the annoyance of this conservative household, her persistent pestering and remedies cause some friction in the family. Often says what first comes into her head. Ren’s sister.
*****
— Normal female height (5’2″- 6″)
— Any build
— Must have or be able to perform with a southern English accent.
Females, aged 36 to 50 from London, United Kingdom
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Minimum Acting experience:
Extra -
Languages:
English -
Accents:
UK English
Grandma Irene
The matriarch of the family. She, much like Dennis is very conservative. She never took fondly to Kai’s mother, Ren due to her upbringing and background. Has an underlying fear of letting go of her son, Andrew. She seems neat in her presentation but very old fashioned. Slightly bigoted. Can’t stand any sight of mess.
*****
— No real defining features necessary.
— Must have or be able to perform with a southern English accent.
Females, aged 50 to 75 from London, United Kingdom
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Minimum Acting experience:
Extra
Grandpa Dennis
Retired. Slightly senile, to the extent where sometimes he’ll lose track of a conversation. Brought up conservative and has kept those values throughout his life. His family tends to ignore him nowadays. He is intelligent but very set in his ways and beliefs. Very stubborn.
*****
— No real defining features necessary.
— Must have or be able to perform with a southern English accent.
Males, aged 50 to 75 from London, United Kingdom
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Minimum Acting experience:
Extra -
Languages:
English -
Accents:
UK English
