This is a short narrative film produced as part of a research project investigating the limits of different tracking systems on an XR-stage. The story follows Ana, a teenage Ukrainian violinist one week before the most important audition of her life, as a bombing raid interrupts her late-night practice session. The film carries a message that matters: do not lose hope. Art as resistance.

Because the research requires testing multiple tracking systems, the film is shot several times across 7-10 days, giving cast members significantly more on-set time and footage than a typical short film production. The project is run by a professional crew working alongside students, using top-tier XR equipment.

What we offer
We cover travel and meals on set, plus compensation for your time. You will work on a professional XR stage with top-tier equipment, alongside industry collaborators and students in a relaxed environment. Because the film shoots multiple times, you leave with real portfolio material and more screen time than a typical short film offers. But what makes it worth your time is that you will be telling a story about something that is relevant and important right now.

Type
Semi-professional production

Location
Breda, Netherlands

Description
We are looking for:
•⁠ ⁠Lead role · Woman · 18–24 · Slavic/Ukranian accent in English · Plays a portable instrument

We are looking for a young woman between 18 and 24 with a Slavic/Ukranian accent in English who plays a musical instrument that can be carried. (If you feel like you fit the role but don't play an instrument, still feel free to reach out we can always look for alternatives.) Ana is a dedicated, emotionally alive young musician who is working toward an important competition. She is one week away from everything she has trained for when the war arrives at her door.

•⁠ ⁠Supporting lead · Woman · 30s · Fluent English · Music background a bonus

A Western European volunteer music teacher who chose to come to Ukraine and stayed. Warm but direct, calm under pressure, carrying a quiet authority earned through purpose. She cannot stop the war, but she can keep Ana playing. Music experience is a bonus, not a requirement.

Period
8 shooting days:
- 22nd of June until 26th of June
- 1st of July until 3rd of July

Spoken / language requirements
English

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