Male Acting Audition for "Hell's Gate" Film
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Casting two male actors for "Hell's Gate" film. Please, see the details below. About the project: "Hell’s Gate" is a historical horror film set in 1857 during the early days of the Fraser River Gold Rush in British Columbia. It follows Mackenzie, a dock worker from Baltimore who, desperate to provide for his wife and child, ventures deep into the wilderness with Seymour, a strange and volatile drifter. As the two men pan for gold along an isolated creek, their uneasy partnership descends into paranoia, greed, and violence. What begins as a tale of survival and ambition transforms into a psychological nightmare, blurring the line between madness and the supernatural. Drawing inspiration from The Lighthouse and There Will Be Blood, the film blends historical realism with slow-burn psychological horror, emphasizing atmosphere, performance, and tension. Rate: Non-Union. TBD. Additional information: AUDITION LOCATION Vancouver. SHOOT/PERFORMANCE DATE(S) November 22. SHOOT/PERFORMANCE LOCATION(S) Chilliwack. SUBMISSION DEADLINE October 31, 2025. "Hell’s Gate" is currently in development, with principal photography scheduled for April/May 2026. Before the main production, will be filming a teaser trailer and test footage of select scenes in November 2025. This shoot will serve as both a visual tone piece and an opportunity to explore character dynamics and performance styles with the cast. Actors involved in the teaser will be given priority consideration for the main production. When applying, please submit a resume, head shot and demo reel/examples of past work.
2 roles
Mackenzie is a man of quiet intensity. A laborer hardened by years of physical toil and disappointment, yet carrying an innate gentleness that surfaces in moments of stillness. Raised by a single mother after his father vanished when he was six, Mackenzie learned early to suppress vulnerability and provide, no matter the cost. He has a sister, Mary, who married into a better life, a constant reminder of what he believes he’s failed to achieve.
Seymour is a drifter. Unwashed, unpredictable, and a magnetic volatility. He’s a man who thrives on discomfort, probing others for their weaknesses with a grin that conceals menace. He’s worked every job imaginable and been fired from most; prison, hunger, and loneliness have long stripped him of shame or guilt.
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