Des Hamilton Casting is one of the UK’s leading street and film casting companies, known for discovering fresh, authentic talent. The team has cast acclaimed projects including Jojo Rabbit, Top Boy, and Morvern Callar. Their work is celebrated for finding natural performers and bringing realism to both independent and major productions. They are currently casting for a short film.

Details below:

OPEN CALL

BAFTA-winning Des Hamilton Casting (Morvern Callar, Jojo Rabbit) are looking for a young person to play a role in a BFI-Funded short film by an award-winning filmmaker that will shoot in the UK in June 2026

Please find character details below:

YOUNG BOY

10–14. Male. White.
Inquisitive, playful and energised. Must have a larger build.
Liverpool accent. Based in the UK.

Absolutely no acting or drama experience is needed for this role. This is a paid opportunity.

For any questions please email
streetcasting@deshamilton.com with the subject line
‘SHORT FILM – YOUNG BOY’

TO APPLY, VISIT: DESHAMILTON.COM/OPENCASTINGS

Note for represented actors: we will sending this brief to agents so please go through the usual channels and not this flyer. Thank you!

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