Casting Actors for "Headlights" Horror Short Film
Actors required for "Headlights," a 5-10 minute short horror film. More details are provided below. ONLY DC, MD & LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Casting for a 5-10 minute short horror film with quiet, haunting, Mike Flanagan-style vibes. The story follows a grieving woman who checks into a motel room rumored to let the living speak with the dead... but what she finds isn't forgiveness. Rate: Non-union, unpaid. Additional info: Maryland/DC/Virginia Area - Early/Mid December - Night Shoot. When applying, please send the following: Headshot; Video Submission (Please reach out for script); Role you're submitting for; Confirm local hire (DMV); Subject line: "HEADLIGHTS - Role Submission".
3 roles
Emotionally raw, exhausted, carrying an injury (limp/knee wound) from the crash that killed her husband. Must be strong with internal/subtle performance and comfortable with emotional scenes. Light physicality required.
Victoria's husband. Warm in life, resentful in death. Limited dialogue. Appears in haunting flashes. Some physicality needed (ladder/height). Heavy SFX makeup (face/head wound).
Kind, grounded, and used to strange guests. Delivers natural, subtle exposition. Two key scenes.
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