The Measure of Light - Independent Sc-fi Thriller Short Film
A cramped six-fi thriller with a focus on realizing the limits of the human condition. Subtle dialogue with a high tension climax. A man wakes up in a room with no doors, only to realize that he’s being tested on by beings from another world. Auditions beginning the week of April 14th, shooting early June 2025 in Orlando FL with the possibility of a half day in Haines City, FL
4 roles
A hard working family man abducted from his home and placed unknowingly into a psychological test of morality. Pressured to kill another man rather than risk contracting a strange infection. Subtle uncomfortable dialogue, slowly building into panic and horror as it is revealed that he is being tested by aliens.
A woman looking to make sense of the unknown, only to reveal ulterior motives. A planted alien pretending to be a human in a psychological test, trying to test Harris into killing another man. Slightly off putting, careful movements, slow building frustration that wears away into panic as Harris realizes what is happening.
An unconscious man at the middle of the test. He suffers from an inhuman infection that makes him have painful tremors, deeply concerning the others in the room as they question whether or not to kill him. Revealed to be a human suffering from an alien infection, controlled by the scientists running the test.
Two alien scientists in the shadows of the test. Minor speaking roles. Off putting and analytical. Revealed to be watching Harris and Amelia behind a two way mirror and decide what to do with him.
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