We’re currently casting for a short film titled LOOK AT ME, a powerful Midlands-based drama exploring brotherhood, legacy, ambition, and identity.
Written and directed by aSHLEY LUSHIKU, this short is part of a larger vision to develop the project into a full feature film. It's a passion project rooted in real stories, real settings, and real emotion. told through the lens of two brothers navigating love, loyalty, and the pursuit of their dreams.
We’re casting actors based in the Midlands (Birmingham, Leicester, and surrounding areas) who are eager to collaborate and grow with a young, ambitious production team. This is a chance to bring layered characters to life and be part of something raw, heartfelt, and deeply human.
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THIS IS A STUDENT LED INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION:
- Filming will take place across the Midlands
- Roles are unpaid
- You will receive full footage for your showreel.
- This is a great opportunity to grow with a project with long-term goals.
- We’re keeping the vibe collaborative, grounded, and real.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you're interested in being part of this journey
Fill out the Google Form linked BELOW
Or check the listings on StarNow and MandY
We're especially looking for Black and Mixed Black actors aged 18–26, but all ethnicities are welcome to apply for supporting roles and background parts. No prior acting experience is needed — just authenticity, emotion, and dedication.
FILM SUMMARY:
LOOK AT ME follows Kairo, a rising social media model, and his older brother Shea, a musician and the unseen architect behind their shared dream. a creative collective called FRAME. As Kairo’s fame grows, the bond between them begins to crack. At the heart of the story is Leah, the girl caught between them, never chosen, always watching.
Set against the backdrop of Midlands streets, traphouse parties, photoshoots, and podcast studios, the film is a gritty exploration of mental health, fame, and what it means to truly be seen.