Open call for a new short film

Actors, extras, props, locations and crew sought

What is the film you are working on? What’s it about? What genre? How long will it be?

Hi, I'm Ismail, a filmmaker and an ECVS committee member. I'm excited to share that we're working on a new short film titled "Leith Walk." It's a psychological drama that follows Adam Freeman, a dancer preparing for a special date, who finds his day taking unexpected turns due to a series of surreal and disconcerting events. The film delves into themes of identity, perception, and societal expectations. It will be approximately 11 to 13 minutes long, filled with moments of tension, introspection, and subtle humour.

Alexander Peacock filming Tales from the Hearth on location in Edinburgh: photo credit Ludwing Perez

What do you need from the wider community? Actors? Extras? Props? Locations?

We're reaching out to the community for support in several key areas:

Actors and Extras

We're looking for individuals to fill the following roles:

• Adam Freeman: mid 20s to early 30s

• Gatekeeper: 40s to 70s

• Neighbour: 20s to early 30s

• Two attractive women: 20s to early 30s

• Two angry men: 30s to 50s

• Junkie: any age, man or woman

• Cyclist: 18s to 50s

Extras for the crowded scenes

Props

• A dark fancy suit: for Adam

• A luxurious watch: for Adam

• Signature Cologne: for Adam

• A rounded collar white suit (Chinese style): for the gatekeeper

• Two pairs of shoes

• Metal detector device or something similar: for the gatekeeper

• A red dress: for the 1st woman

• A green dress: for the 2nd woman

• Rough cloth: for the junky

• A bike

• Bags of fruits and vegetables

Locations:

• A decent flat with a nice mirror

• Outside of a flat (leith walk)

• A grand entrance (Leith walk or nearby)

• A vast deserted landscape

Do you have a team in place? If not, what else do you need?

We have a dedicated core team in place, including a director, cinematographer, and producer. However, we are still looking for:

• An Assistant Director (AD)

• A sound engineer to capture the intricate soundscape essential to the film's mood

• Production assistants to help with various tasks on set

• A costume designer/supervisor to ensure the characters' outfits reflect their personalities and the film's tone

• A gaffer to manage the lighting

• A script supervisor to keep track of continuity and script details

• A makeup artist to ensure the characters' looks are consistent and professional

If you are interested in these roles or have a passion for filmmaking, we would love to hear from you!

When are you going to start filming?

Filming is scheduled to begin in early July and will continue over two weekends. Alternatively, we might start in late August.

How can someone get involved? Who should they contact?

If you're interested in being part of this exciting project, we'd love to hear from you! Please contact me, Ismail, at leithwalk.film@gmail.com. Whether you're an actor or just want to help out on set, there's a place for you in our club family.