Spooky season is just around the corner, making it the perfect time to be part of a horror project. Whether you’re looking for a story about a deadly creature, urban legend, or masked killer out for victims on Halloween night, the following gigs cover all things spooky, creepy, and downright scary. All are casting now, so audition today.
“The Night of Terror”
A horror short film about a security guard trapped with a deadly creature is casting for its November shoot in Los Angeles. Production is filling multiple roles, including a lead female actor, aged 22–30, to play Aiysha Johnson, a supporting male actor, aged 30–40, to play Ryan, and a supporting female actor, aged 23–28, to play Amy. All roles pay a flat rate of $100 for an estimated 12 hours of work.
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“Helen’s Bridge”
A horror feature film based on a North Carolina urban legend is casting for its upcoming shoot in Brevard and Asheville, North Carolina, and Atlanta. Production seeks a lead male actor, aged 30–55, to play Mike. The role pays $200–$300 per day for an estimated 15 days of work.
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“Hello Clarice”
A horror feature film is casting for its fall shoot in the Pacific Northwest. Production is filling multiple roles, including a lead female actor, aged 18–35, to play Jane Starling, a lead female actor, aged 25–38, to play Katie McKenna, and a lead female actor, aged 18–29, to play Gina. The roles of Jane Starling and Gina pay $200–$400 per day for an estimated 12 days of work. The role of Katie McKenna pays a flat rate of $200–$300 for an estimated three days of work.
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“Little Bear”
A Halloween-themed horror short film is casting for its December or February–March shoot in New York. Production is filling multiple roles, including a lead female actor, aged 21–30, to play Sarah, a supporting female actor, aged 21–30, to play Sophie, and a supporting female actor, aged 21–30, to play Margot. The role of Sarah pays $125–$200 per day for an estimated four days of work. The role of Sophie pays $125–$200 per day for an estimated three days of work, and the role of Margot pays $125–$200 per day for an estimated two days of work.
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“The Act of Caring”
A horror short film about a teen pursued by a mysterious shadow figure is casting for its upcoming shoot in Watsonvile, California. Production seeks a lead male actor, aged 18–20, to play Luis, a supporting female actor, aged 40–47, to play Mom, a supporting male actor, aged 40–50, to play Dad, and a supporting all genders actor, aged 20 and older, to play The Specter. All roles pay a flat rate of $100 for an estimated three days of work. Please note that the roles of Mom and Dad require Spanish language skills.
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