As we begin to sort out our drama, these details have been posted on Casting Call Pro.

A story of heroin addicted twins (non-identical). The 3-minute drama focuses on the death of one through an overdose and how the other deals with that, managing to get his life back on track as a consequence. Ability to act without an accent (so as if from, for eg. Surrey) is a must. Script and storyboard available on request.
The reason I've asked for actors with the ability to act without an accent is because we have to make the twins believable and then build on the chemistry between them from there. It will be unbelievable if we claim that they do heroin all the time together if one has a Mancunian accent and the other Geordie. It's also simpler finding people without an accent (I have one already) and therefore easier to pair.

Title: As yet unnamed Twin 1
Description: The twin that dies from an overdose. The relationship between him and his twin will be built up at the start, clearing showing a chemistry together as they laugh, joke around and take drugs together (which will obviously be shown in a way that will not break any laws) before his dead body will be discovered. A vitally important role in the story.
Gender: both
Min Age: 16
Max Age: 22

Title: As yet unnamed Twin 2
Description: Between the age of 16-22. The twin that kicks on with his life as a consequence. Again must be able to get across the joy got from doing the heroin with his brother, but then the sadness at his death and the determination not to let that happen to him and to kick on with his life.
Gender: both
Min Age: 16
Max Age: 22

I felt it was important to get within this age range as it's easier to believe that one of them can kick on with their life, whereas twins in their 40's, who have been heroin-addicted since their teenage years, would struggle to kick on. It's all about trying to make it as believable as possible. Although I've imagined the story playing out in my head as two males, if the stronger acting pedigree's come from two girls, I would cast them in the roles.

I've tried to appeal to actors that want to test themselves by asking for chemistry (which obviously they can't know about until they meet their "twin" but it means we're asking for actors that are instantly at ease with their work mates and can create good atmosphere), ability to demonstrate sadness and the ability to show determination in reaching a goal.

Title: Twins' Mum
Description: Aged 40+. Needed throughout to deliver good acting and be used as an emphasis in the progress of Twin 2.
Gender female
Min Age: 40
Max Age: 60
I've advertised for this role, but am unsure of whether it will be needed or not. Depending on the strength of those applying. I did however choose Mum and not Dad as their's more of a stereotypical emotional attachment between Mum's and their children, one that will be easier to play on if needed.

I'm going to write the script tonight before a group meeting tomorrow where we can ripped it to shreds and re-write. We will then take this to a meeting with tutors on Tuesday, ask for oppinions and with our final copy then produce a story board, before being ready to shoot.