Actors for "Protocol 4" Psychological Horror Short Film
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for "Protocol 4" a psychological horror short film, looking for actors. See more details below. About the project: Protocol 4 is a psychological horror short centered around a trained field agent sent into an abandoned office building to recover a high-value artifact tied to his agency. What begins as a controlled operation slowly unravels as the environment distorts and the mission becomes something far more personal and unsettling. Minimal dialogue. Performance-driven. Atmosphere and presence are key. Rate: Non-paid (credit, footage, meals provided) Additional info: Location: Lancaster, Texas Shoot Date: TBD (Early May) Shoot Duration: One-Day Shoot Shoot Time: 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM If interested, please send: Headshot Resume if available Reel if available Contact information Subject Line: PROTOCOL 4 – [CHARACTER NAME].
6 role s
Athletic or capable build A trained agent operating with discipline and control. Derrick is observant, calculated, and mission-focused. Beneath that is unresolved grief tied to a previous mission involving his brother. He is controlled on the surface, but that control begins to fracture as the environment shifts. Strong, subtle emotional transitions rather than big reactions Controlled breathing and tension in stillness Gradual shift from composed to unsettled
A silent, unsettling presence within the building. Repetitive actions, unnatural stillness, minimal acknowledgment of others. Feels like part of the building rather than a person. Deliberate, mechanical movement Comfortable holding stillness for long periods Avoid natural reactions Subtle, controlled physical choices Eerie presence without exaggeration
Argus is the voice of the agency. Calm, precise, and always in control. A composed presence guiding Derrick through the mission with quiet authority. There is a sense that he knows more than he reveals and is always listening. Performance Notes Clean and articulate delivery Measured pacing with strong control Emotion restrained but intentional Confidence without arrogance Tone Options Human Butler Style Warm, refined, subtly empathetic Feels like a trusted advisor with history
A calm, controlled voice that enters the space without warning. Intelligent, composed, and subtly manipulative. She never raises her voice. She already feels in control. Performance Notes Soft but commanding delivery Intentional pacing with pauses Subtle manipulation in tone Strong presence without being seen Effortless confidence
Derrick’s brother. Warm, familiar, grounded. His voice carries trust and history, with a slight underlying tension. Performance Notes Conversational, natural tone Warm and authentic delivery Avoid sounding scripted Subtle shift into unease when needed Feels like a real person, not a performance
Background figures within the building. Some appear normal, others subtly unsettling. Performance Notes Comfortable with stillness and minimal movement Controlled, intentional actions Avoid overacting Ability to hold presence in silence Subtle unnatural behavior when directed
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