INTRODUCTION
Vellum is a full feature which will be shot in S.E. London over the summer of 2026. It will be sold at major film markets: the Marché du Cannes (attached to the festival), and the European Film Market which is attached to the Berlinale.
These are confirmed. We may also attend the American Film Market in Los Angeles and the Asian Content and Film Market in Korea.
Vellum is an 'equity production'. All members of the cast and crew will benefit from a deferred wage plus a five-year equity deal – full details are available on request.
The strength of this film lies in the story – it's not yet another indie horror or zombie film. To this end, we've assembled a cast of highly talented actors and as of the end of May, we're delighted to announce that the key roles are now cast with one exception; Max - one of the lead characters.
Whilst the shooting dates are not yet 100% confirmed, we're working towards principal photography over the first three weeks of August at locations in the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich. It is therefore essential that cast and crew either live in this area or can travel to it easily. We will be making use of the Bob Hope Theatre in Eltham for readings and rehearsals.
The cast and crew call is below. If you would like to put yourself forward for any of these roles, please use the contact form or email info@fleetstreetproductions.com
MAX
Age Range: 55 - 65. Londoner, white.
Max is an antiquarian. He's well-travelled, sophisticated and urbane, a great father and friend, yet a formidable enemy. Whilst charming and personable, Max has a past which includes a spell in the French special forces. He is not a man to be messed with.
We're looking for a seasoned actor with real screen presence. Someone who's family would rush to hug him, and who's opponents would freeze in his gaze.
It's a part with real light and shade, and requires someone with considerable acting chops. It could be a suave silver fox – equally it could be a rugged outdoorsman.
Either woud work, and the right actor will make Max live.
If you're interested, please drop us a line straight away!
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HAIR & MAKEUP ARTIST
Your chance to earn a feature credit!
We're looking for a talented Hair & Makeup Artist to join the Vellum production team for principal photography during the first half of August, here in S.E.London.
If you're interested in stepping up and you have the skills needed to prepare our actors for camera, please get in touch.
There is no prosthetic or horror-type work, but one of the actors will be playing two parts thirty years apart, and will need to be aged and changed to look like a completely different person.
This is an indie equity production - full details of the production and the financial deal will of course be provided should you be interested. This could be a great opportunity for an up and coming HMUA to add a feature credit as lead artist on a feature. It's a very friendly and welcoming team - perhaps we could welcome you?
Contact us if you'd like to learn more.
SOCIAL MEDIA 'PERSONALITIES'.
Age, ethnicity, accent – all open.
An important sequence of the movie is the depiction of how people react to an event on social media. This ranges from the sympathetic through to ridiculous conspiracy theories. An exact reflection of the real world, in other words!
Whilst the event occurs in England, the reaction is worldwide, and so we're happy to hear from people whose first language isn't English in order to bring an international 'viral' sense to the scene. We have Dutch and Taiwanese TV newsreaders already cast, for example.
These appearances may be short, but they are nevertheless acting and speaking parts and will be fully credited.
Contact us if you'd be interested in helping out with this.