Talent Needed for Independent Feature Film
Casting talent for "SH1FT3RS" (working title), please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Two teenage best friends document their attempt to “reality shift” for their YouTube channel, but when one girl’s belief turns obsessive, their experiments become a psychological descent that threatens their friendship… and her life. ** Themes do include self harm, suicide, teen pregnancy, abuse. Rate: Paid: About the project: Project Type: Independent Feature , Non Union Location: Must be Local to LA Rehearsal Date: TBD Shooting Dates: July 22nd - August 1st Shooting Location: Baldwin Hills/Los Angeles When applying, please include your contact info, headshot, and role you wish to audition for and directors will send you audition instructions.
5 role s
Lead Role: Understated, alt/DIY aesthetic (goth/witchy vibes welcome). Shy, observant, and inward — the kind of teen who disappears into the background until you really look at her. Sweet, nerdy, imaginative, and quietly lonely, with a rich inner world that slowly spirals into obsession. Must feel completely natural and authentic on camera — not polished or “performer-y.” $150/day flat fee 10 days
Lead Role: Non Binary Confident, expressive, alt/DIY/Y2K aesthetic. Outgoing, talkative, and magnetic — the kind of teen who takes up space without trying. Funny, impulsive, and a little chaotic, with a dry, dark sense of humor. A natural leader and protector who masks her vulnerability with sarcasm and bravado. Must feel effortless and authentic on camera with strong comedic timing and improv skills. Think Jenna Ortega’s edge, but brighter and more playful. $150/day flat fee 10 days.
Supporting: Strange or interesting features encouraged. White. Red or light-colored hair (will be spray-colored for the film). Scruffy, unsettling presence — gaunt or slightly soft-bodied with pale freckled skin, visible neck tattoos, and a small pot belly are a bonus. A rare opportunity to create a deeply unsettling, memorable horror villain. $150/day flat fee 3 days
Supporting: Working-class presence. Tired, hardened, and slightly disheveled — someone who looks like life has worn them down. Naturalistic look preferred; no polished “TV mom” energy. A volatile, emotionally unpredictable parent struggling with addiction and frustration. Alternates between dismissive irritation, explosive anger, and moments of unsettling detachment.. $150/day flat fee 2 days
Supporting: Older version of Gem. Gaunt, hollow-eyed, and worn down by time. Deep wrinkles, thin hair, or striking aged features encouraged An elderly woman who appears after decades trapped in another reality. Frail, hollow-eyed, and emotionally unraveling. The performance should feel raw, disoriented, and deeply unsettling — like someone who has been alone for far too long. Minimal dialogue but strong physical performance required. $150/day flat fee 1 days
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