THE NAVIGATOR
ANAYA SINGH (Lead)
- Female | Playing age: 24 – 30
- Ethnicity: British – Indian
- Accent: British (any region) with natural Hindi/Urdu switches welcome
Description: A delivery driver emotionally shut down after a past accident. Intelligent, cautious, and quietly resilient. The film follows her psychological journey as she reclaims her instinct. Actor must carry long scenes with subtle emotional range.
Scenes involve: fear, tension, emotional monologue reaction.
KABIR SHARMA (Lead Voice / On-Camera Partial)
- Male | Playing age: 28 – 40
- Ethnicity: British – Asian (South Asian)
- Accent: Neutral British-Asian
Description: Calm, articulate antagonist known as “The Navigator.” Soft-voiced, intelligent, unnervingly composed. Appears partially on camera (silhouettes, profile) but primarily voice-driven.
Scenes involve: psychological manipulation, controlled delivery, quiet menace.
PRIYA DESAI (Supporting – Video Message)
- Female | Playing age: 24 – 30
- Ethnicity: British – Indian
- Accent: Soft British – Asian
Description: Warm, empathetic, emotionally grounded. Appears in a heartfelt video message that becomes the protagonist’s emotional turning point.
Scenes involve: a single intimate monologue.
Great role for an actor skilled in subtle screen work.
REKHA BUA (Supporting)
- Female | Playing age: 55 – 70
- Ethnicity: South Asian (Hindi/Urdu speaking preferred)
- Accent: Indian/Hindi/Urdu
Description: Mysterious warehouse cleaner. Cryptic, spiritual energy. Appears briefly but memorably to warn the. protagonist.
Scenes involve: soft, haunting lines.
Character is eerie but deeply human.
RAMESH VARMA (Supporting)
- Male | Playing age: 45 – 60
- Ethnicity: South Asian
- Accent: British-Indian (working class tone welcome)
Description: Nervous night security guard. Frightened, avoids involvement. Provides an early warning to the protagonist.
Scenes involve: tense interaction at a security hut.
NOTES
- Actors must be comfortable with psychological tension scenes.
- No graphic violence, no stunts beyond light physicality (walking, crouching, light climbing).
We strongly encourage applications from British-Asian performers, especially with a South Asian background. (India/Pakistan/Bangladesh/Sri Lanka/Nepal).
Job Features
| Job Category | Casting Call - Short Film |