Psychological Horror/Sci-Fi Film Seeking Actors
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for an upcoming psychological horror short film, seeking actors. See more details below. About the project: After a painful breakup, Mia turns to an experimental VR therapy system called EMOTE to help her process emotional trauma and relive memories of her ex. At first, it feels like healing—but as she gains control over the simulation, reality and memory begin to blur in dangerous ways. What begins as emotional closure turns into psychological obsession. Rate: NON-PAID PROJECT (INDIE) Cast will receive: • IMDb Credit • Food/refreshments on set • Demo reel footage • Behind-the-scenes content • Credit in final film Additional info: Filming in San Antonio, TX Genre: Psychological Horror/Thriller/Sci-Fi Indie Non-Union Production If interested, please submit your application with: Please send: • Name • Age • Location • Headshot or recent photo • Self-tape or acting reel (if available) For Mia/Jake/Sam: emotional self-tapes strongly encouraged. For EMOTE voice: voice sample preferred.
4 roles
(LEAD) Mia is emotionally vulnerable and deeply affected by a recent breakup. As she begins using an experimental VR therapy system called EMOTE, her emotional state shifts from heartbreak to obsession as she becomes increasingly dependent on the simulation. Looking for strong emotional range including: • heartbreak • grief • obsession • emotional breakdown • psychological intensity
(LEAD) Jake is Mia’s ex. He is not cruel—he is emotionally conflicted, grounded, and struggling with the emotional weight of a relationship that ended painfully. He represents emotional reality and closure. Looking for subtle, grounded performance: • emotional restraint • conflict • vulnerability • realism
(SUPPORTING) Sam is Mia’s best friend and emotional support system. She represents reality and stability as she tries to pull Mia away from emotional dependency on the simulation. Looking for: • warmth • concern • emotional honesty • natural dialogue delivery
(VOICE ROLE – OPEN TO ALL LOCATIONS) Voice Actor The EMOTE system is the calm, clinical voice of a VR therapy program used to process emotional memory. The voice should feel neutral, controlled, and slightly unsettling in its emotional detachment. Looking for: • calm delivery • clear diction • clinical / system-like tone • emotionally neutral presence
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