"Darvocet" Short Movie Looking for Actors
"Darvocet" short film in need of cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the roles below. About the project: Genre: Psychological Thriller SYNOPSIS: After taking more pain medication than prescribed, a father slips into a terrifying hallucination where he becomes convinced he murdered his own family. Inside this mental nightmare, he is confronted by an older hallucinated version of his son, who accuses him of the crime. The film blurs reality, guilt, and imagination until Jonathan awakens on Christmas morning to discover his family is alive—forcing him to confront his dependency and reclaim control of his life. DARVOCET is an emotional, atmospheric psychological thriller with dramatic performance moments and stylized visual sequences. Rate: Unpaid. Additional info: Non-Union. Approx. 10–12 Minutes Film Challenge: OIF Reel Challenge Shoot Dates: 2 days total | TBA Camera Style: Stylized, atmospheric (Shutter Island/Black Swan vibes) When applying, please include: - Headshot - Acting reel or dramatic clip (if available) - Resume (optional) - Role(s) you are submitting for - Contact info - Availability for the shoot days
5 role s
Lead. A hardworking, emotionally strained father who accidentally triggers a psychological breakdown. Role requires strong emotional range, subtle panic, dissociation, and grounded realism. Must perform scenes of fear, guilt, hallucination, and confrontation. No nudity. Notes: Actor must be comfortable portraying intense psychological distress.
(44). Supporting (major). The hallucinated, adult version of Jonathan’s son. This character is intense, furious, and heartbreaking—representing Jonathan’s guilt personified. Requires dramatic monologues, emotional explosiveness, and the ability to portray controlled rage. Tone: The performance should feel real and painful, not villainous.
Supporting. A librarian appearing in Jonathan’s hallucination. Should feel calm, almost uncanny—warm yet subtly off. Soft performance. Minimal movement. Important scene partner for Jonathan.
Supporting (small). Appears in real-life scenes. Warm, grounding presence. Represents safety and reality. Brief but emotionally important screen time.
Supporting (small). Professional, calm, clinical. Short scene.
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