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Lead Actor Open Call: "ROT" Psychological Horror Short Film

Gainesville, FL, United States
ID: 310955Exp: 5/15/2026
$1,200/project
Description:

Lead Actor Open Call: "ROT" Psychological Horror Short Film Seeking talent from Orlando, FL; Gainesville, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Tampa, FL; Miami, FL Roles paying up to US$1,200 Project Description: Casting "ROT," a psychological horror short and villain origin. Synopsis: a story about a grieving couple who retreat to a secluded house in a last attempt to save their marriage after the loss of their child. When Rebecca returns from a disturbing disappearance changed, their fragile hope begins to collapse into dread, suspicion, and something far more sinister. Grief opened the door. Evil came through. Dates & Locations: Shoots July 15-19 in Gainesville, FL Rate: US$80 - US$300 / day Total Pay: US$320 - US$1,200 (est. 4 days of work) Additional: Production will provide lodging and meals, with demo reel footage available upon request for portfolio use. How to apply: Submit - Headshot/Photo, Video Reel, Resume

1 role

Rebecca - LeadFemale20-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Female. 20-30 Ethnicity: White / European Descent A grieving wife in her late 20s to early 30s whose warmth, intelligence, and quiet strength have been hollowed by the loss of a child. She is emotionally layered, loving, wounded, fragile, and guarded with the ability to shift from soft vulnerability to chilling stillness as something darker begins to take hold. The role requires an actress who can play deep sorrow, marital tension, subtle psychological change, and being very animated.