Talent for "The Music Box" Horror/Mystery Short Film
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Casting call for "The Music Box" independent horror/mystery short film, seeking actors. See more details below. About the project: When a struggling young man named Ethan begins experiencing disturbing nightmares connected to an antique music box, reality itself starts to unravel. As memories disappear and forgotten truths emerge, Ethan discovers the existence of a twin brother sacrificed long ago to an ancient force lurking beyond human understanding. A supernatural horror story about memory, grief, friendship, and the people we refuse to forget. Rate: Unpaid, Copy, Credit & Meals, and the project will be submitted for film festivals. Additional info: Filming Location: Austin, TX Shoot Dates: Tentative: Projected dates Mid-September to Early October If interested, please submit: Headshot Resume Demo Reel (if available) Contact Information Role(s) Auditioning For Submit to: Subject Line: THE MUSIC BOX – [ROLE NAME] – [ACTOR NAME]
3 roles
Lead Supporting Ethan's lifelong best friend. Intelligent, compassionate, grounded, and quietly carrying feelings she has never confessed. Maya acts as Ethan's emotional anchor as reality begins collapsing around them. Must be capable of portraying warmth, subtle emotional complexity, and vulnerability. Strong dramatic performance required for several emotionally intense scenes.
Supporting Ethan's closest friend and self-appointed guardian against isolation. Charismatic, funny, and energetic, Chris uses humor to hide genuine concern for the people he loves. Looking for actors with strong comedic timing who can naturally transition into dramatic and horror material.
Supporting Friendly, warm, and approachable. Emma initially appears to be Ethan's romantic interest, but as reality begins breaking apart, she becomes an unsettling conduit for forces beyond her understanding. Seeking an actor comfortable playing both genuine warmth and eerie psychological horror.
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