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Sci-fi Thriller Proof-of-Concept "Peregrinus" Needs Talent

Toronto, ON, Canada
ID: 312051Exp: 6/25/2026
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ADMITTED. Seeking actors and extras for Sci-fi Thriller Proof-of-Concept "Peregrinus". More details are below. About the project: "PEREGRINUS", a zero-budget indie sci-fi thriller proof-of-concept currently in development. The project is a grounded survival story following a group of escaped experimental subjects who flee a covert government program disguised as a medical initiative. As they try to survive in the wilderness, they begin to uncover that the system that created them may be tied to emerging global conflict and wartime escalation protocols. This is a character-driven, atmospheric project focused on psychological tension, survival, and cinematic storytelling in natural environments. Rate: This is a zero-budget, voluntary collaborative project. There is no financial compensation at this stage. However, all contributors will receive: On-screen credit Food on shoot days where possible Portfolio/reel footage access Festival submission credit (if applicable). Additional information: Collaborative filmmaking experience on a cinematic indie project. Locations: Vaughan, ON/Toronto, ON/Richmond Hill, ON /Burlington, ON/surrounding GTA. If interested, please apply. Subject: "PEREGRINUS - ROLE - NAME".

3 roles

Mara ElwoodFemale18-21 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting Lead. A grounded, emotionally intelligent survivor and the emotional anchor of the group. She possesses emotional influence abilities and a strong connection to environment and instinct. Strong dramatic presence required.

Soldiers/Field OperativesBoth genders20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Extras/Supporting. Tactical personnel operating as environmental pressure within pursuit sequences. Strong physical presence preferred.

Additional ExtrasBoth genders18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Background institutional and environmental characters used to build realism.