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Job Description
“Breakdown,” a horror short film, is casting a performer to portray The Figure, a silent but intimidating character central to the film’s unsettling atmosphere. This physical role relies on strong screen presence and controlled, disturbing movement rather than dialogue. The performer must be comfortable working with costume or facial concealment, exterior night filming, and safely choreographed physical action.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray The Figure through physical performance and movement.
- Create an intimidating and unsettling on-screen presence.
- Perform controlled movement as directed.
- Participate in safely choreographed physical action.
- Work with costume or facial concealment.
- Follow direction during exterior night filming.
Requirements
- Open to any gender.
- Ages 18+.
- Strong physical presence and movement ability.
- Comfortable with costume or facial concealment.
- Comfortable filming outdoors at night.
- Able to perform choreographed physical action safely.
- Available to work in Leeds.
Compensation
- Paid, low-budget production.
Job Description
“Breakdown,” a horror short film, is seeking a female actor to portray Ashley in a supporting role. The character is primarily heard rather than seen, with her emotional journey progressing from fear and vulnerability toward an increasingly sinister presence. The role requires a strong vocal performer who can convincingly portray distress, crying, and menace, alongside a brief on-camera appearance.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray Ashley in a supporting role.
- Deliver a strong, emotionally driven vocal performance.
- Progress naturally from fear and vulnerability to menace.
- Portray distress and crying convincingly.
- Participate in a brief on-camera appearance.
- Follow the director’s performance guidance.
Requirements
- Female actor.
- Playing age: 24–35.
- Strong vocal and emotional performance skills.
- Comfortable portraying fear, distress, crying, and menace.
- Comfortable with a brief on-camera appearance.
- Available to work in Leeds.
Compensation
- Paid, low-budget production.
Job Description
“Breakdown,” a horror short film, is seeking a male actor to play Bobby, the lead character. After dismissing his ex-girlfriend’s fears, Bobby follows her desperate message to an isolated lay-by and discovers her abandoned car, where he realizes her disappearance may be a trap. This demanding lead role carries most of the film and requires an actor capable of sustained tension, emotional dialogue, panic, and physical performance.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray Bobby as the lead character.
- Perform emotionally intense dialogue and sustained tension.
- Portray panic and fear convincingly.
- Perform simulated vomiting and choreographed physical action.
- Carry solo scenes and perform directly to camera.
- Follow direction throughout exterior night filming.
Requirements
- Male actor.
- Playing age: 24–35.
- Strong dramatic and emotional acting ability.
- Comfortable acting alone and directly to camera.
- Comfortable with simulated vomiting.
- Able to perform physical action safely.
- Available to work in Leeds.
Compensation
- Paid, low-budget production.
