Casting Call: “Faultline” – Student Film (University of Derby)

Production Company: University of Derby
Director: Saskia Beech
Producer/Main Contact: Tommy Mitchell
Contact: mitchelltom410@gmail.com

About the Project:
Set in a tough, industrial English town in the mid-1980s, Faultline is a dark drama exploring the life of Scott, a 16-year-old caught between loyalty to a violent skinhead gang and the chance for a different future with his ailing grandmother. The film will be showcased as part of a graduation showcase and potentially submitted to film festivals.

Roles Available:

We’re casting five male roles, aged 18-25, no specific ethnicity or accent required.

Scott

  • Tough, emotionally guarded teen with a shaved head (actor must be comfortable shaving head on screen)

  • Sensitive and vulnerable beneath a hardened exterior

  • Key conflict: choosing between gang life and family

Si

  • Charismatic and intimidating gang leader

  • Confident, aggressive, masking insecurity with dominance

Henno

  • Si’s volatile right-hand man

  • Eager, unpredictable, driven by bravado

Additional roles: 2 male gang members, similar age range (details available on request)

Audition Details:

  • Type: Self-tape submission

  • Deadline: 18th March 2026

  • Materials Required: Headshot, showreel, and self-tape

  • Submission: Email to mitchelltom410@gmail.com

Shoot & Rehearsal Info:

  • Shoot Dates: 22nd – 28th March 2026

  • Time Commitment: Approx. 6 hours per day

  • Location: Midlands area (travel expenses covered)

  • Payment: Expenses only (food, travel, fuel)

  • Usage: Graduation showcase and potential festival screenings

  • Contract: Yes, all cast members will receive contracts

Additional Info:

If you have any questions, please contact Tommy Mitchell directly at mitchelltom410@gmail.com, he’s happy to help!

How to Apply:
Please prepare your self-tape, headshot and showreel, and submit everything by 18th March 2026 to mitchelltom410@gmail.com

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