Short Film Casting – IADT

Monday, November 3rd, 2025 at 11:56 pm | Castings and Jobs

‘Beetle’ is a short psychological drama that follows Laurence, a conscientious office
worker whose once-ordered life begins to unravel after the appearance of a strange
insect in his home. As his behaviour grows erratic, he and those around him assume it’s
the strain of work and fatigue taking their toll. But something deeper is going on…a quiet,
unseen illness is subtly distorting the way he perceives the world and affecting the
relationships around him.
Greg (40s/50s)
Greg is Laurence’s colleague and a long-time friend. Confident and always “switched
on,” he’s well-meaning but he’s also the fixer type who wants to solve problems quickly.
He helped Laurence get his job at the company, and they spend time together outside of
work, but while he genuinely cares about Laurence, his approach is shaped by the
demands of business. To Greg, work doesn’t wait, and he struggles to fully grasp the
depth of Laurence’s struggle.
• Shoot dates: 17th-19th Oct
• Locations: Kilmacud and Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
• Please send your headshot to Tayloravamay@gmail.com if interested