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Actors for Horror Thriller Short Film
Job Description
A horror-thriller short film is casting actors for a proof-of-concept project that will serve as the foundation for a future feature film. The story follows a grieving young man who discovers a mysterious chained rotary phone emerging from a lake one year after his girlfriend’s death. Filming will take place in San Diego, California, and offers performers the opportunity to work on a suspenseful, character-driven project in the horror genre.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray principal characters in a horror-thriller short film
- Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled
- Deliver emotionally compelling and suspenseful performances
- Follow direction from the filmmaker and production team
- Collaborate professionally with cast and crew throughout production
Requirements
- Seeking male actors for principal roles
- Liam: Male, ages 21–27, athletic build, sensitive and introspective with strong emotional range
- Vance: Male, ages 21–27, physically imposing, energetic, and charismatic personality
- Ability to perform in dramatic and suspenseful scenes
- Comfortable working on an independent film production
- Available for a three-day shoot in August 2026
Compensation
- Unpaid opportunity
- Screen credit in the completed short film
- Experience working on a horror-thriller proof-of-concept project
- Opportunity to collaborate with filmmakers developing a feature-length production
