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Title: The Stuntman
Storyline: Set in the 1920s, a small town silent cinema owner named Ed Morris fights to keep his theatre alive as the arrival of sound threatens to change film forever.
With his fiancée Alice by his side, Ed plans one last ambitious stunt to save their livelihood, their community hub, and his pride as talkies take over. The story balances warmth and tension, showing determination, partnership and the cost of progress
Apply if you want a heartfelt historical drama that values strong screen presence, nuanced emotion, expressive period performance and a collaborative student team committed to festival submission
Where did this casting call come from?
Male or female all ages
Community film extras. Townsfolk gathering to watch Ed’s big stunt. A mix of ages. Families, workers and individuals. To capture the atmosphere of a 1920s local community
Male 25 to 45
Ed Morris. Charming, intelligent, and hardworking. Outwardly confident, but hiding a quiet desperation as he struggles to keep silent film alive. Needs strong screen presence and subtle emotional depth
Female 18 to 35
Alice Fardon. Ed’s fiancée. Feisty, loyal, and practical. She supports his dreams but occasionally shows frustration at his all consuming determination
