The Artist Film

Job Description
The psychological horror short The Artist is casting two tall male actors for non-verbal henchman roles. These characters will play eerie, silent figures who help carry out the film’s disturbing events. This is a great opportunity for performers with a strong physical presence looking to be part of a stylized, atmospheric horror project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray physically imposing, non-speaking characters

• Contribute to the film’s eerie tone through body language and movement

• Participate in key scenes as background antagonistic figures

• Collaborate with the director to achieve a chilling visual effect

Requirements

• Male actors, preferably tall with a strong or distinct silhouette

• Comfortable with physical performance and non-verbal acting

• Must be based in or able to work in the Pittsburgh area

• Open to unpaid roles on an independent horror film set

Compensation

• Unpaid background role

• Meals provided on set

• Screen credit and experience in a festival-submitted horror short

• Ideal for actors building a diverse reel or gaining on-set experience

Job Description
The upcoming psychological horror short The Artist is casting for a male voice-over role. This voice will play a chilling and atmospheric part in the film’s narrative. The role is ideal for a voice actor in his 30s to 40s with a distinct tone capable of delivering calm, eerie, or unsettling performances to heighten the film’s psychological tension.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide voice-over narration or dialogue for a horror short

• Deliver controlled, expressive vocal performance in alignment with the film’s dark tone

• Collaborate remotely or in-studio depending on availability and location

• Take direction for emotional pacing and vocal delivery

Requirements

• Male voice actor, 30s–40s

• Strong command of vocal range and tone

• Experience with voice-over for film, narration, or dramatic content preferred

• Able to record high-quality audio or access to recording space preferred

Compensation

• Unpaid voice-over role

• Credit and inclusion in festival-submitted horror project

• Unique opportunity to showcase voice talent in a psychologically rich genre

Job Description
The indie horror short The Artist is casting for Sadie, a complex supporting character with unpredictable energy. Sadie begins as vulnerable and delicate, but her personality twists into something wildly childlike and disturbing. This role is ideal for actors eager to showcase emotional range and sharp psychological shifts in performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a dual-layered character with shifting emotional tones

• Execute a convincing transformation from innocence to erratic behavior

• Work closely with the director to build unsettling and compelling scenes

• Collaborate with cast in a horror-thriller ensemble

Requirements

• Female actor, age 18–27

• Strong emotional and physical acting ability

• Able to perform dynamic shifts in character

• Comfortable with intense horror themes and eccentric roles

• Must be based in or able to travel to Pittsburgh

Compensation

• Unpaid role

• Food provided on set

• Credit and footage for acting reel

• Opportunity to play a standout character in a psychological horror film