Actors for "I Am Not Myself" Horror Short Film
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE OCNSIDERED. Casting call for “I Am Not Myself” a horror short film, looking for actors. see more details below. About the project: “I Am Not Myself” is a horror short film that uses possession as an allegory for mental health crises and asks who is responsible for the harm vulnerable people cause when they are unsupported and misunderstood, particularly when they are not “in control” of their actions. Rate: Food and craft services will be provided. Due to the rules of the competition this film will be entered in, this opportunity is unpaid. Additional info: The characters are all related and directors will be attempting to cast actors who at least somewhat resemble each other. Location, in the suburb of Fox Hollow, in Forney, Texas. Preparing the location, blocking, and rehearsing on September 8th, and then filming on September 15th & 16th. Will also need to schedule a photoshoot for the cast in order to create realistic "family photo" set dressing. If interested, in order to be considered, please send the following information/materials: - Name - Age - Pronouns - Recent Headshot - Acting Reel (if available) or Resume - A Monologue (of your choice!) If you seem like a good fit, directors will reach out to you and may ask you to read some sides or perform something else to get a better grasp of your range and best match you to the appropriate role.
4 roles
- the main character, who becomes possessed by some vague occult influence before the film even begins. - Drew is stuck in a self-destructive loop and has failed to prioritize their mental health for their entire life. They are still living at home, unemployed, and ghosting their psychiatrist. - the actor must be comfortable with the physicality and animalistic acting the role demands, as well as having SFX makeup applied.
- Drew's older sister; they used to be very close but have been pulling away from each other ever since drew turned 18. Kathryn has a very rigid way of thinking and doesn't understand why Drew can't manage their mental illness as effectively as she manages her own. - she has always been considered the "normal" one and was often overlooked by both of her parents (for differing reasons). - the actor must be comfortable participating in a chase sequence and learning fight choreography.
- Drew's mother and primary caretaker. She really wants to help but is extremely overbearing and frequently infantilizes her younger child. She is overly critical of Kathryn and too forgiving with Drew, which doesn't do either of them any favors. - ideally this character will have an accent fitting for a native Texan, but this is not mandatory. - actor must be comfortable learning some fight choreography.
- Drew's father and the breadwinner for the family. Doesn't understand Drew's diagnoses and mostly views them as a lazy disappointment. He is jonesing to get out of the house as much as he can and is emotionally disengaged from the conflict when he manages to be physically present. - actor must be comfortable faking a fall.
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