Casting Call for "The Strange Case Of Dalia Crane" Film
Casting call for "The Strange Case Of Dalia Crane" capstone film. Actors needed. Please see the roles below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Logline: A hardboiled 1940s detective investigates a missing-person case only to discover the woman he’s helping is hiding a monstrous secret. Short Film – Noir / Horror. Rate: Paid & non union. Additional info: Shooting January 9th-11th; Location: Orem, UT. When applying, please include headshot and resume for details.
7 roles
LEAD ROLE A grizzled 1940s private investigator with a tough exterior masking deep fatigue. Chain-smoker, whiskey drinker, world-weary. Wry delivery, classic noir cadence. Must be able to perform physical struggle scenes (non-stunt level). Strong dramatic presence required.
LEAD ROLE Elegant, alluring, unpredictable. Appears emotionally fragile but harbors a dark, supernatural secret. Requires intense emotional range—from controlled sorrow to full-body transformation sequences. Actress must be comfortable portraying distress, physical contortions (non-stunt), and expressive facial work.
LEAD ROLE Dalia’s well-to-do brother. Intelligent, formal, polished. His role is brief but memorable; appears in early scenes being stalked and attacked in the woods. Comfortable performing fear/suspense acting and light physicality.
SUPPORTING ROLE Voiceover An eerie, whispering presence calling out to characters in the woods. Actor must provide a chilling, ethereal vocal performance. (This can also be cast as ADR.)
SUPPORTING ROLE Worn down by life, terse, observant. A brief but atmospheric scene partner for Jack in a smoky noir bar. Dry, understated delivery preferred.
SUPPORTING ROLE A local townsperson who briefly interacts with Jack during his investigation. Short scene. Must convey concern or indifference with subtle realism.
SUPPORTING ROLE Voiceover Jack’s police contact. Practical, no-nonsense, slightly gruff. Role is entirely over phone calls.
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