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Paid Talent Needed for "Skylords" Short Horror Film

Kutztown, PA, United States
ID: 307176Exp: 5/1/2026
Description:

Casting actors for "Skylords" a short horror film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: A short horror film about a hopeless priest who loses faith in his religion after a string of disappearances and murders caused by strange entities that resemble angels. Rate: This is a paid (role-dependent), non-union set. Payment amounts differ based on each specific role. Pay rates will be discussed on a personal level. Aside from potential payment, food will be provided for each shoot, you’ll be credited on the film’s IMDB, and you’ll be invited to the premiere! Additional info: This production will be filmed in Kutztown, PA, for three days: October 2nd-4th, with backup dates being October 9th-10th. Actors are to submit video auditions starting now till May 1st Please apply if interested.

6 role s

MotherFemale30-40 y.o.All ethnicities

(height: any) A caring side character seen at the beginning of the short, crying hysterically over the disappearance of her husband and son. Her desperate cries for help portray her grief and love for her family. Personality: caring, worrisome, hopeless

Kendra MichealsFemale30-45 y.o.All ethnicities

(height: any) The protagonist's sister, whose near-death encounter with a False Angel drives her brother's loss of faith throughout the story. After the inciting incident, she is mainly unseen until a False Angel disguises as her and lures the protagonist outside. Personality: scared, untrusting, hopeless

The False Angel:Both genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

(height: 6’3 and over) The main villain of the short is a species of interdimensional creature that disguises itself as religious figures to seek out who is worthy of being inducted into their genus. The creatures are tall and lanky with black skin, large wings, and a ghastly face. Personality: aggressive, careful, intelligent, scary

Radio HostMale25-40 y.o.All ethnicities

(height: any) A small role, only heard over the radio, adds to the townwide panic caused by the False Angels when interviewing a near-victim of the entities. Personality: calm, professional

Joseph MartinMale20-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(height: any) The panicked interviewee heard over the radio talking about his terrifying encounter with a False Angel. He cannot get through the entire interview without breaking down. Personality: scared, mortified, paranoid

Corrupted FormBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

(height: any) A twisted form of the False Angel, where it attempts to replicate the human form, only for it to fall flat and look uncanny. It achieves this corrupted form when in the process of disguising itself as a deceased relative or friend. Its appearance consists of long hair, hollow eyes, and an elongated mouth. Personality: scary