This project is expenses only so ideally looking for actors based as close to Liverpool as possible. Accommodation can be provided to those who are suitable but do not live within commutable distance. If under 18, you would need to bring a parent or guardian if staying overnight.
We have chaperones and TAs on set who have enhanced DBS certificates. Any actor working with children will require a DBS certificate or be willing to complete one.
The team is currently undertaking COVID training to ensure everyone's safety on set. Each cast member will be required to wear a mask during rehearsals and between takes and have their temperature checked on arrival to filming.
The owner of this listing has agreed to abide by local 'working with children' regulations. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Audition / Rehearsal / Production dates
Auditions/self tape selections December 2020/January 2021Filming in and around Liverpool/Wirral/Southport areas in March 2021 to June 2021
Job payment
Unpaid – this is a collaboration opportunity - Expenses
Expenses paid - Travel fuel/train/hotel
Collaborations should create mutual benefit and are usually amateur, student or 'Time for Print' projects.
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GIO
Italian. The life and soul of the party. Warm and engaging, everyone's friend. Speaks English in an Italian accent. There is also some Italian dialogue. Required up to 5 days for filming in and around Liverpool/Wirral.
Male, aged 48 to 75
- Accents: Italian
Applications closed 5 January 2021.
Tomas
Anglo Italian born in England to and Italian father and Irish mother. Speaks English. Dark hair. Fully of energy, intelligent and musical. The ability to play and instrument would be an advantage. Required up to 3 days for filming.
Male, aged 16 to 24
Applications closed 5 January 2021.
Luca
Tomas' younger brother. Born in England, speaks English. Dark hair. Feisty, lively, full of energy. Must be able to convey a range of emotions as this is one of the most important characters who goes on an emotional rollercoaster. Required up to 6 days during filming
Male, aged 7 to 11
Applications closed 5 January 2021.
Maria
Sister to Tomas and Luca. Maria is 16. Dark hair. Would consider auburn as her mother is a redhead. Since her mother's death, Maria has become the mother figure to her siblings. Looking for an older actress who can convincingly pass for this age. Needs to convey a range of emotions. Speaks English. Required for up to 5 days filming
Female, aged 18 to 28
Applications closed 5 January 2021.
Celia
Anglo Italian. Dark hair. Born in England to Italian parents. Feisty, strong-willed. Not afraid to speak her mind. Speaks English and Italian. Her scene is crucial, an emotional passionate monologue spoken to Maria. In this scene, she is distraught, frustrated, devastated at the events that have happened the night before. Some of the monologue is delivered in Italian. Required up to 2 days filming
Female, aged 18 to 28
- Languages: Italian
Applications closed 5 January 2021.
Maria (aged 9)
Maria as a young girl in a flashback scene with her father Gio. Required for one day filming. Dark hair. Would consider auburn as her mother is a redhead. speaks English.
Female, aged 7 to 10
Applications closed 5 January 2021.
Timmy
Best friend to Luca. Two peas in a pod. Blonde or redhead. Liverpool accent. A cheeky chappy. Needs to have a genuine chemistry with Luca. These two provide a sprinkle of comic relief within the turmoil. Required upto 3 days filming
Male, aged 7 to 11
Applications closed 5 January 2021.
Betty
Redhead or blonde. Cheeky and lively. Liverpool accent. Required for up to 2 days filming
Female, aged 7 to 10
Applications closed 5 January 2021.
Maisie
Born in Dublin, Maisie is the mother figure to her brother's children Patrick and Elsie whose parents have passed away. strong, matriarchal figure with a southern Irish accent. Needs to have a good emotional range. Preferably a redhead. Will consider other hair colours. Must be comfortable riding a bike. Required for upto 6 days filming
Female, aged 48 to 80
- Accents: Irish
Applications closed 5 January 2021.
Patrick
Redhead with a Liverpool accent. Is a police officer. Desperately wants to join up but is frustrated by the fact he suffers with a medical condition which has initially meant rejection from the forces. When events escalate on the Homefront involving his Italian cousins, he feels trapped by his sense of duty to the force and being powerless to stop the events which directly affect his uncle and cousins. Need to have a good emotional range. Required up to 6 days filming
Male, aged 22 to 30
Applications closed 5 January 2021.
Ms McGregor
Stern headteacher full of prejudice. Condescending, cold, old fashioned politics. A crucial role. Required one day filming.
Female, aged 45 to 75
- Accents: UK Scottish
Applications closed 5 January 2021.
Marjorie and Valerie
Any northern accent required. Two women having a short conversation outside the police station. Required for one day filming.
Female, aged 55 to 75
Applications closed 5 January 2021.
Gwen and Edith
Two Welsh women discussing the events of Dunkirk at a WI meeting. Required one day filming.
Female, aged 50 to 75
- Accents: UK Welsh
Applications closed 5 January 2021.
Police officers
A pivotal scene. Two officers arrive to arrest one of the central characters. Required one evening filming. This will be a night shoot in Liverpool. From 8pm.
Male, aged 25 to 55
Applications closed 5 January 2021.
Camile
Camile is deceased throughout the film. However, she does appear at the start and end of the film which requires one day filming. She is a redhead and Irish and she calls Elsie's name at the start. She also appears in family photographs. Filming will take place in or around Liverpool, possibly Formby.
Female, aged 35 to 47
Applications closed 5 January 2021.
Patrick Senior
Patrick is deceased throughout the film and will only be required for family photographs prior to filming. This will take place in Liverpool for one day only.
Male, aged 50 to 70
Applications closed 5 January 2021.
Margaret
Blonde. Required for photographs only as this character is deceased throughout the film. She is married to Patrick and mother to Elsie and Patrick jnr. Required in Liverpool for one day only.
Female, aged 50 to 70
Applications closed 5 January 2021.
The Mob
An angry mob gather when Italy joins forces with Germany. As a collective group, there will be dialogue overlapping each other. Each character will have a named role when listed on IMDB. Need feisty, energetic individuals who can show anger and frustration throughout this scene. Required one day filming in Liverpool or Southport.
Male, aged 30 to 78
Applications closed 5 January 2021.
Soldiers
Dunkirk scene. Must be energetic, able to run at high speed. Required one day filming in Formby. No dialogue.
Male, aged 22 to 30
Applications closed 5 January 2021.
EVACUEES
Numerous children and mums. Would be interested to hear from families. Due to Covid, would prefer to film those in real families one at a time during designated time slots to ensure safety. Filming in Manchester or Merseyside area. Required one day
Anyone, aged 8 to 13
Applications closed 5 January 2021.
School children
Pupils in Luca and Timmy's class required for one day filming in Liverpool
Anyone, aged 7 to 11
Applications closed 5 January 2021.
Mable
Mable is a bright and bubbly character who provides some light relief to the events unfolding. An actress with a Welsh accent and comic timing is a must. Required up to 2 days filming in or around Liverpool/Wirral/Southport
Female, aged 35 to 75
- Accents: UK Welsh
Applications closed 5 January 2021.
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