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Acting Audition for a Short Film "The Signal"

Calgary, AB, Canada
ID: 295810Exp: 10/30/2025
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Casting actors for a short film "The Signal". More details are below. About the project: A modern rendition of Charles Dickens' horror short "The Signal-Man." Set during the 1980s. Rate: Unpaid. Non-Union. Meals Covered. Additional informaiton: Must Be Available For Two Days Of Shooting - November 15th-16th. When applyng, please submit your head shots by Thursday, October 30th.

3 roles

The PhotographerBoth genders30-34 y.o.All ethnicities

A photographic journalist, layered in clothes, a long jacket, and round glasses with a camera slung around his neck. Inquisitive, jovial demeanor.

SignalBoth genders20-25 y.o.All ethnicities

A young homeless man who occupies the train tunnel. Punk-ish style, gaunt, hollow cheeks, wired eyes, and a Johnny Rotten-style haircut. Nervous demeanor.

PolicemanMale36-44 y.o.All ethnicities

A weary beat cop who cordons off the tunnel after an incident.