Two Short Film - Open Casting

Raucous Pictures are conducting a major search of the West Midlands area for two boys of South East Asian descent (i.e. Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi) to star as the lead in one of two short films funded by the British Film Institute, BBC Films and Film London. The films are to be directed by me.

No formal acting experience is needed to apply.

  • Unrepresented boys or non-actor boys of any Southeast Asian origin

  • Male 12 yrs – 17 yrs

  • Boys from the Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton area

The Films

LUMBU: The dramatic story of ‘Lumbu’ and best friend Ravi as the navigate the consequences of a long-held family secret finally becoming known. 

INDI FOR ENGLAND: The heartfelt story of Britain’s first great hope as a professional South Asian footballer, his desi Mum, his preoccupied Dad, and the sport he loves. 

How to Apply

We would like you to start by introducing yourself and telling us a bit about who you are - your age, school, where you live, what you enjoy doing and basically what makes you tick in life! Do this on yours or a friends mobile phone and either email us using the subject matter ‘Short Films’ or send us your introduction via whatspp.

Here are the contact details:

E: komachall@hotmail.co.uk I WHATSAPP: 07983 820765

We will respond to each applicant to acknowledge receipt, and follow up with more information.

Boys who are under 17yrs should have a parent or guardian apply for them. Thank you for your time

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