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Male Actor Audition in a Short Film

Red Deer, AB, Canada
ID: 283625Exp: 4/21/2025
online audition
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking male actor for a short film. More details are below. About the project: Synopsis: When a tight-knit group of teen skateboarders dares each other to spend the night in a haunted, abandoned mall rumored to be the site of mysterious disappearances, they think it’s all just urban legend. But once inside, they quickly realize the truth behind the ghost stories. The mall’s former owner, Richard Gale—once a failing businessman—now haunts the crumbling building, trapping unsuspecting visitors as “customers” in his twisted afterlife mall. As tensions rise and one of their own is taken, EJ must rally his courage and wits to outsmart the vengeful spirit. With time running out and danger closing in, the group must learn to work together and face their fears if they hope to make it out alive. A thrilling and comedic urban ghost story about friendship, courage, and a little bit of fire. Rate: Non-Union. Volunteer. Demo Reel material. Additional information: Project Type: Short Film (passion project). Audition location: Self-tape. Title the tape: "Name-Role". Slate at the end. Submissions are due Monday April 21st. Shooting Date: Saturday April 26th - Sunday April 27th. Shooting location: Red Deer Area (TBD). Please, see attached the monologue. If you're interested, please apply.

1 role

RICHARD GALEMale40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

The antagonist, is the ghostly spirit of a former mall owner, lingering in the abandoned mall where he met his untimely death in 1996. His obsession with the mall’s glory days drives him to trap anyone who dares enter, hoping to turn them into "customers" for eternity. Richard is manipulative, charming in a sinister way, and has a deep desire to resurrect his mall’s former popularity and power.