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Casting Call for "Man in the Woods" Short Film

Beaverton, OR, United States
ID: 289905Exp: 8/22/2025
Description:

Casting actors for "Man in the Woods" Short Film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: A group of teens ventures into Pine Hollow Forest to investigate the mysterious deaths of two classmates only to discover they’re being hunted by something far more brutal than they imagined. Additional info: Location: Beaverton, Oregon Shooting Dates: TBD When applying, please include Subject line: Movie role Include: Headshot Resume or reel (if available) Location & availability Any relevant experience with horror/action

4 roles

JAXMale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

The confident, natural leader. Athletic, sharp-minded, and brave to a fault. He keeps the group moving forward but carries guilt when things spiral out of control. • Must be comfortable with intense scenes and fake blood. • Leads action-heavy sequences.

MADDIEMale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

Edgy, sarcastic, and skeptical. Thinks she’s above the fear and mocks it—until she realizes it’s very real. Strong presence and attitude. • Must be comfortable with staged physical action and fake blood.

TYMale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

The chill, stoner-type. Always cracking jokes and trying to stay high, but hides deeper fear beneath the surface. His death scene is one of the most graphic. • Must be comfortable portraying smoking (joint) and with horror FX.

THE KILLERBoth genders18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

(physically imposing) Mysterious masked figure. Silent, menacing presence. Must have strong physical control and awareness. Appears in multiple scenes with high tension. • Stunt experience or fight choreography background preferred.