Casting Calls
Violence against Women & Girls - Stories of Disclosure
April 2026
Has a young woman (18–24) ever trusted you with her experience of abuse or violence?
If so, we invite you to read the brief below - your story may be what we’re looking for.
We are currently casting for a new Ministry of Justice campaign focused on tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG).
We’re looking for real-life stories from women and men aged 18–24 based in England & Wales who have been confided in by someone experiencing abuse.
We’ll likely hear from more women, as these briefs are often female-led, but we’re particularly keen to hear from men too.
By sharing real stories of disclosures, the campaign aims to improve the experience victims have when confiding in their network.
What we’re looking for?
We’re seeking accounts from individuals who have been confided in by someone experiencing abuse (friends, family members, peers, etc.). This casting is focused on those who received the disclosure, rather than the survivors themselves.
These are stories only - no one will be asked to appear on camera. Stories will be fully anonymised.
We’re particularly interested in stories where someone who has experienced VAWG abuse has confided to someone in a public or semi-public environment (e.g. cafés, parks, public transport, university settings).
Topics may include:
Controlling or coercive behaviour
Isolation from friends/family
Control over clothing or appearance
Sharing intimate images without consent
Unwanted sexual images (“cyberflashing”)
Harassment or stalking
What to include in a submission:
Relationship to the person who confided in you
Approximate ages and genders
Where the disclosure happened
What behaviour was disclosed
How you felt and how you responded
How stories will be used
Selected stories will be adapted into campaign content (e.g. social films, radio or written pieces), always handled sensitively and with consent.
We do not require anyone to appear on camera - only stories will be used in the campaign.
Fee: £250 per selected story
If you've been affected by this topic and want to speak to someone, there are services who can listen, provide support and give information.
The ‘Get Support’ page of the Enough! Stop Violence Against Women and Girls website includes a number of support services and organisations who can provide more information on the support that is available. https://enough.campaign.gov.uk/get-support
To share your story - CLICK HERE to fill out a short online form and to upload a voice memo.
*Please apply no later than Friday 24th April.
If you need any assistance with your applications, please contact: [email protected]
As always this casting is fully inclusive and there is no acting experience required
Thanks,
Team ET x
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