"This Side of Midnight" Student Movie Needs Cast

"This Side of Midnight" film casting actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the roles below. About the project: Genre: Horror. Logline: An eighteen-year-old girl must confront her inner demons, both real and metaphorical, as they test her to see if she is worthy of life itself after a brush with death. Project description: Two filmmakers are passionate about exploring mental health through the lens of horror. While this is not a professional production, they approach the project with deep respect and dedication to the craft. This Side of Midnight follows Lilith as she confronts her literal demons and manifestations of her struggles with mental illness, who test her will to live. When she ultimately fails, she is tragically taken, symbolizing the devastating reality of losing the battle against one’s own mind. Rate: Unpaid. Additional info: Production type: student film. Run time: short (16 minutes). Union status: non-union. Format: digital submission. Shooting schedule: mid-November (before Thanksgiving) table read, 11/8/25 at 12 (MST), location upon casting. When applying, please include your name, age, preferred email & phone number, and desired role. Name, age, and role for slate. Please record a 1–2 minute monologue of your choice (preferably horror or drama) that demonstrates emotional depth. Lilith Auditions: Monologue may be up to 5 minutes or the attached scene from the screenplay. Dad Auditions: May choose to perform from the attached scene.