Paid Short Film "Special Delivery" Seeks Cast
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting actors to portray roles in a short film "Special Delivery". See the details below. About the project: A seemingly routine package delivery turns into a deadly home invasion, until the victim reveals she’s something far more dangerous than expected. A contained, performance-driven horror short with a sharp twist and dark comedic ending. Rate: Non union. $100 Honorarium/credit/copy. Additional information: Project Type: Short Film (Horror/Dark Comedy). Location: Shad Bay/Halifax, NS. Shoot Dates: TBD, but in the next 2–3 weeks, based on availabilities. Performance Notes: This is not a “villain” performance. They should feel like a real person pushed to an extreme. The final moments lean into dry, unexpected humor. TONE & STYLE: Contained, two-character thriller; Builds tension through performance, not spectacle; Influences: You’re Next, The Invitation, What they Do in the Shadows (tone shift). When applying, please submit the following: Head shot; Resume (if available); Demo reel (preferred, not required); Subject Line: "Special Delivery – [Role Name]".
2 role s
Lead. Appears composed, domestic, and grounded—but hides something ancient and predatory beneath the surface; Strong emotional acting shift required: calm to vulnerable to terrifyingly in control; Dialogue-heavy role with emotional range and intensity; Must be comfortable performing horror, and wearing makeup FX elements (practical effects/not full VFX).
Lead. Ordinary, polite, slightly awkward exterior masking deep grief and determination; Motivated by revenge for the death of a loved one; Must balance realism with subtle dark humor; Physical role (light action, handling props, some intensity).
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