AUDITION INFORMATION
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SUBMISSION DETAILS
Please find below FOUR roles for a PAID student film set to shoot this February in Hertfordshire; ‘Shaun of the Dead’ meets ‘This is England’ inspired horror-comedy.
To find out more about the film, please head on over to our LINKTREE! : https://linktr.ee/thelockinfilm
This casting call is also available in an easy read/alternative read format. Please do get in touch at thelockinfilm@gmail.com to find out more.
Any submissions must be sent to thelockinfilm@gmail.com before Thursday 22nd January 2026.
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THE SUBMISSION : THE SELF TAPE
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We would like to see a short self tape including:
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- Full Name
- A statement including which role(s) the performer would like to be considered for
(If submitting for two or more roles, we will need to see ONE combined tape of all relevant readings)
- A script reading for their preferred role
Scripts for each self tape can be found attached underneath each character profile
Please submit any self tapes and spotlight links to thelockinfilm@gmail.com ONLY
We will accept self tapes via YouTube link and/or We Transfer ONLY
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THE STORY
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“The Lock In” is a horror-comedy short about George, a second generation immigrant and small town southerner who, through no fault of his own, finds himself hunted by a vicious zombie horde. As the terrible virus sweeps the nation, George seeks shelter in a local pub only to find the remaining patrons, Martin, Chris, and Mary less than welcoming. Threatening to throw him out as bait, can he turn their favour before the horde turns them all?
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FILMING DATES
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Five filming days to fall between 8TH FEBRUARY 2026 - 20TH FEBRUARY 2026
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PAYMENT
​Each actor will be paid the minimum daily rate of £166 (or weekly £644)
Production will cover travel/accommodation expenses of all actors where required/requested.
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE AND DETAILS
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: THURSDAY 22ND JANUARY 23:59PM
PROJECT REFERENCE CODE: LOCKIN_SHORT
Please submit your self tapes and spotlight links/headshots to thelockinfilm@gmail.com ONLY with your name, the project reference code and the name of your preferred role/roles in the subject line.
You can be considered for more than one role.
For example: JOHN/JANE SMITH: LOCKIN_SHORT: GEORGE
JOHN/JANE SMITH: LOCKIN_SHORT: GEORGE/MARTIN
Any submissions made after the deadline WILL NOT be considered.
Please submit ONLY to thelockinfilm@gmail.com.
We will accept self tapes via YouTube link and/or We Transfer ONLY
CHARACTER PROFILES
GEORGE
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George is our films protagonist. A father of two and a proud business owner. A reserved and slightly anxious man who would much prefer a Saturday night in with the family instead of running down the high street away from a vicious horde of zombies.
We are looking for any male presenting or non-binary actor to apply for this role. This role will require strong physicality and strong emotional communication. This will be a great opportunity to show off strong comedy/improvisational skills.
At times, GEORGE will be required to partake in running stunts and choreographed fighting. Please take this into consideration when applying to thelockinfilm@gmail.com ONLY.
PLAYING AGE:
30-40
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Height:
Any height
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Gender:
Male, Transgender - male, Non-Binary
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Appearance:
African-American, Black-African, Black-Caribbean, Black-Other Areas, Asian, Chinese, East Asian, Filipino/Malay/Thai, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Pakistani, Hispanic, Latin American, Maori, Middle Eastern, Mixed Race, Native American, North African
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Contract type:
Equity - Student Film
Contract info:
Standard Media Release Form with the intention of film festival circulation
£166 Daily
£644 Weekly (5 days)
(Accommodation and Travel Expenses covered)
MARTIN
Martin is everyone’s favourite drinking buddy. A man made entirely of funny bones and enough beer to quench the thirst of the Middle Ages, he is exactly who you want as your darts team mascot. He’s not any good of course but he is a right laugh.
We are looking for any male or non-binary presenting actor to apply for this role. This role will require strong emotional communication. This will be a great opportunity to show off strong comedy/improvisational skills
At times, MARTIN will be required to partake in running stunts and choreographed fighting. Please take this into consideration when applying to thelockinfilm@gmail.com ONLY.
PLAYING AGE:
35-40
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Height:
Any height
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Gender:
Male, Transgender - male, Non-Binary
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Appearance:
Eastern European, Mediterranean, Scandinavian, White
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Contract type:
Equity - Student Film
Contract info:
Standard Media Release Form with the intention of film festival circulation
£166 Daily
£644 Weekly (5 Days)
(Accommodation and Travel Expenses covered)
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MARTIN
Chris’s only goal in life is to earn enough money to move to Spain permanently but also doesn’t like the idea of people wanting to move to England either. He’s a “working professional”, always puts his ten pence in on Facebook forums regarding local council policies, but no one actually knows what he does for work.
We are looking for any male or non-binary presenting actor to apply for this role. This role will require strong emotional communication.
At times, CHRIS will be required to partake in choreographed fighting. This will be a great opportunity to show off strong comedy/improvisational skills. Please take this into consideration when applying to thelockinfilm@gmail.com ONLY.
PLAYING AGE:
30-40
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Height:
Any height
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Gender:
Male, Transgender - male, Non-Binary
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Appearance:
White
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Contract type:
Equity - Student Film
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Contract info:
Standard Media Release Form with the intention of film festival circulation
£166 Daily
£644 Weekly (5 days)
(Accommodation and Travel Expenses covered)
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MARY
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Mary is a fiery, confident woman who is convinced that, if it weren’t for that nasty incident in 88’ (don’t ask), she would be living it up with Martin Kemp in a nice fully-detached in the country. Instead, she’s a pub landlord and she isn’t too thrilled to be working a Saturday night.
We are looking for any female or non-binary presenting actor to apply for this role. This role will require strong emotional communication.
At times, MARY will be required to partake in running stunts and choreographed fighting. This will be a great opportunity to show off strong comedy/improvisational skills. Please take this into consideration when applying to thelockinfilm@gmail.com ONLY.
PLAYING AGE:
50-60
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Height:
Any height
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Gender:
Female, Transgender - female, Non-Binary
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Appearance:
Eastern European, Mediterranean, Scandinavian, White
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Contract type:
Equity - Student Film
Contract info:
Standard Media Release Form with the intention of film festival circulation
£166 Daily
£644 Weekly (5 Days)
(Accommodation and Travel Expenses covered)
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