Shakespearean-Inspired Short Film | Crowdfunding Promo Shoot
Audition Call - Shakespeare inspired script
I am seeking two exceptional actresses for an initial shoot of selected scenes as part of a crowdfunding campaign, for a short film that explores the powerful and timely themes of domestic violence and its lasting consequences.
This emotionally charged film uses Shakespearean language to frame a modern-day narrative.
Production Type: Film scenes for a Crowdfunding Campaign Promo
Project Status: in pre-production of an award winning script
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Shooting Dates: TBC – Summer 2025 (1 day shoot initially for scenes for Crowdfunding promo)
Pay: Unpaid initially (travel expenses/food covered for campaign shoot).
Paid roles if full funding secured.
Status: Open to all
Auditions: Initially via self-tape (Self-tape instructions will be sent to shortlisted candidates) then final auditions to be held in Salisbury
Closing date for applications is July 14th 2025
Key Details
- Roles: Two lead female roles
- Age Range: 25–40
- Ethnicity: Any
- Experience Required:
Shakespearean fluency preferable
Previous on-camera experience
I am seeking performers who can bring both classical nuance and contemporary realism to the screen.
Location Requirement: Must be based/able to travel within 100 miles of Salisbury, Wiltshire
Initial Commitment: Filming of selected scenes for a crowdfunding campaign to secure full production funding. These scenes will be used for promotional purposes only.
Cast Breakdown
Main Female Lead - Alice
Age: 25–40
Ethnicity: Any
Description: A woman navigating the psychological effects of an abusive relationship. Must be able to portray emotional depth, vulnerability, and resilience. Strong classical delivery with subtle on-screen realism required.
Alice thought she had found her perfect partner in Edmund, "Love sought, is good; but given unsought is better." But behind the mask of love hides the green-eyed monster "O beware, it doth mock the meat it feeds on.." Her relationship with Edmund turns from love to jealousy then to abuse, first verbal then finally to violence.
How can she escape from this abusive relationship, who can she turn to and what measures can she take to stop it?
Female Lead - Portia
Age: 25–40
Ethnicity: Any
Description: Close friend of Alice who becomes both witness and mirror to the central character’s inner turmoil. Grounded, empathetic, and emotionally intelligent.
She has watched her friend fall victim to the abuse and feels helpless that she cannot persuade Alice to leave him, "He is little worse than a man, and when he is worst, he is little better than a beast." After Alice is victim of a vicious attack, Portia is compelled to get her friend to leave him by any means possible, "Think therefore on revenge and cease to weep. Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt."
How to Apply - Please take time to read this
Please submit via the form below with the following:
- Attach your Acting CV with a Headshot (Attachment max file size 10mb)
- Link to showreel (preferably including shakespearean performances)
- Brief cover note confirming location/means of travel and availability for a 1 day shoot in Salisbury
- Self-tape instructions will be sent to shortlisted candidates
Closing date for applications is July 14th 2025
Audition Submission Form
In the message section below please provide the following:
- Character applying for Alice & or Portia & your age
- Link to showreel (preferably including shakespearean performances)
- Brief cover note confirming location/means of travel and availability for a 1 day shoot in Salisbury
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