Movie Role in Upcoming Production in MD
Talent wanted for a non-union horror thriller short film. Please see the details below. ONLY DC, VA & LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Trapped in a windowless room with only a VHS tape for company, Eden must decode the cryptic warnings of her predecessor, Jess, to escape a stalker’s twisted psychological prison — before she becomes his next victim. Content Warning: This project contains scenes depicting psychological trauma, stalking, gaslighting, body horror, self-harm, and graphic injury (including tooth extraction and finger mutilation). Actors should be comfortable portraying emotional distress and physical discomfort in a confined setting. Note: All scenes involving physical effects will be coordinated with safety and sensitivity in mind. Rate: $175 - $200/shoot day, as indicated below. No budget for travel/lodging will be provided. Meals will be provided on set. Additional info: Shoot Dates: Two or three days between 9/25/25 and 9/30/25; Production: Non-Union; Location: Richmond, VA; First Round: Via Self Tape; Virtual Call Back Date: 9/23/25; Rehearsal/Fittings: 9/24/25; All actors must be local to Richmond, VA, or willing to work as a local. Must be able to self-report to set. When applying, please send the following: Name; Location; Role you are submitting for; Phone; Email; Height; Travel Distance to Richmond, VA; Do you have local housing available to you; Confirm CB Date Availability for: 9/23/25; Confirm Rehearsal Date Availability for: 9/24/25; Confirm Shoot Date Availability between 9/25 - 9/29/25. Please include the following information in the subject line in this format: DNR / Your Name / Your Role.
3 roles
Athletic build. Resilient, sharp, and emotionally raw. A survivor thrust into a nightmare scenario. Must convey terror, rage, and resourcefulness with minimal dialogue. Physical performance is key. MUST BE COMFORTABLE WITH: Body prosthetics. Fake blood/wound makeup. Simulated vomiting. LEAD - $200/day - Shoots: One or two [1-2] days between Sept 25 and Sept 30, 2025. Rehearsals paid at $25/hr (3 hrs max).
Unraveling and haunted. A woman on the edge, forced to relive her trauma through a confessional lens. Requires intense emotional range and comfort with body horror elements. MUST BE COMFORTABLE WITH: Body/facial prosthetics. Fake blood/wound makeup. Simulated seizing. Fall to a crash mat. Movement, stunt/stunt choreography experience a plus. LEAD - $200/day - Shoots: One or two [1-2] days between Sept 25 and Sept 30, 2025. Rehearsals paid at $25/hr (3 hrs max).
Mostly unseen, but his presence looms large. A manipulative predator whose obsession manifests through surveillance and psychological torment. Long, shaggy hair under which he hides his face, preferred. No speaking lines. MUST BE COMFORTABLE WITH: Body prosthetics. Fake blood/wound makeup. Fall to a crash mat. Movement, stunt/stunt choreography experience a plus. SUPPORTING - $175/day - Shoots: One [1] day between Sept 29 - 30, 2025. Rehearsals paid at $25/hr (3 hrs max).
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