Devils Mark Film

Job Description

A feature-length horror film is casting talent for multiple lead, supporting, featured, and background-featured roles in Buffalo. The production is seeking actors who can deliver strong emotional range—from fear and vulnerability to intensity and psychological tension—with several roles involving horror elements, unsettling atmosphere, and paranormal reactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes with clear emotional beats (fear, suspense, distress, confrontation).

• Take direction from the director and adjust performance for multiple takes.

• For select roles, portray horror-specific physicality (e.g., unnatural movement, heightened reactions).

• Participate in atmospheric scenes requiring strong nonverbal acting.

• For applicable roles, safely perform light stunt/action as directed (with production guidance).

• Maintain professionalism on set and collaborate with cast/crew.

Requirements

• Must match one of the listed character breakdowns (age ranges/role types below).

• Strong availability for filming in the Buffalo area (details provided upon selection).

• Comfort with horror themes and emotionally intense scenes.

• Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian on set.

• Ability to provide submission materials (as requested by production): full name, phone, email, location (city/state), current headshot & full body shot, resume or IMDb link, height, estimated weight, t-shirt size, shoe size.

Roles Needed

Lead Roles

• Young Joel (Male, age range 5–6): Sweet, expressive, energetic; must portray terror and vulnerability in haunting scenes.

• Young Scott (Male, age range 5–6): Joel’s twin; sweet, expressive; must perform synchronized reactions with sibling actor.

• Teen Joel (Male, age range 13–15): Emotionally fractured teen; includes school-void moment and confrontation.

• Joel (Male, age range 16–19): Portrays addiction spiral; must portray paranoia, collapse, fear.

• Older Joel (Male, age range 18–25): Newly sober but haunted; includes early adult haunting and possession elements.

Supporting Roles

• Mother (Female, age range 25–40): Terrified but loving; emotional depth needed for breakdown scenes.

• Father (Male, age range 30–45): Intense/volatile; includes physical scenes (safe stunt work/choreography).

• Ryan (Male, age range 12–15): Appears in an emotional flashback related to family trauma; safe stunt work.

Featured Roles

• Shadow Entity (Male, any ethnicity): Height 6’0”+ preferred; must move unnaturally; comfortable with SFX/VFX suits and makeup.

• Priest (Male, age range 40–50): Calm, authoritative presence; attempts spiritual cleansing.

• Motel Clerk (Male, age 30s): Friendly but subtly unsettled; small role with strong atmospheric impact.

Background Featured

• Neighbors (Male & Female, age range 25–65, any ethnicity): React to paranormal disturbances; strong nonverbal acting required.

Compensation Details

• Compensation details are not listed in the casting notice. Any pay, stipends, and terms will be discussed with selected talent during the booking process.