Casting Call for "The Smacking Mouth" Horror Film
Casting actors for short horror film "The Smacking Mouth", please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: In 1979, a security guard by the name of Trent Gray, a trans man in secret, was found dead under mysterious circumstances on Hennecker College campus. The film documents his final night on the job, which took a turn into bigotry, hate, and carnage that he never would have expected, an atrocity committed by the most unlikely of people. Rate: Unpaid, food provided on set Additional info: Shoot Dates: TBD, between January and April 2025 When applying, please include the following: Name: Email address: Phone number: Agency (if applicable): Desired role: Social media links: Location: DOB: Gender: Pronouns: Professional photos (at least 2):
7 roles
Transmasc or trans man. Night shift security guard at Hennecker College. As a trans gay man in the late '70s, Trent stealths at his job, flying just under the radar of those who question him. The film documents Trent's final, violent night on the job.
Cis woman, elderly. A resident in an elder care home, known to Trent for constantly escaping and wandering to campus at night. During the film, a dark force overcomes Saria, causing her to, against her will, attack Trent.
Trans or cis woman. A pulpy, trench coat wearing, cigarette smoking detective, who was on the scene when Trent's body was found the morning after the incident.
Cis man. Conservative boss of Trent, head of the security department.
Cis man. Rookie cop, somewhat mousy crime scene photographer.
Cis man. Older, sleazy cop.
Trans or cis man. Groundskeeper at the college. James finds the body of Trent, and is found by authorities vomiting and reeling from the experience.