[Low paid/unpaid] Casting call for a short horror film "Poetry Club", seeking
Men and women 14 - 33 Years old, All regions
PAID
APPLY FREE
URGENT
Logline: When his girlfriend loses control during a disturbing poetry recital, Alex stays behind with the club's seemingly harmless president, unaware that the night's horrors are far from over.
Target shoot date: 1 or 2 weekend days in January eg. 12-13 Jan
Roles:
ALEX — Male, Screen Age 17–25 | Lead
A friendly, considerate university student who attends a poetry club with his girlfriend. After witnessing her disturbing breakdown, he finds himself trapped in an increasingly terrifying situation.
Performance requirements: Naturalistic dialogue, subtle emotional reactions, and the ability to convey escalating confusion and intense panic through physical acting and facial expressions.
HANNAH — Female, Screen Age 17–25 | Lead
The shy, slightly awkward president of a university poetry club. Beneath her seemingly innocent personality lies an obsessive attachment to Alex.
Performance requirements: Ability to portray nervousness, warmth, and understated affection while gradually revealing an unsettling presence. Requires a sustained, silent close-up with direct eye contact toward the camera.
MAYA — Female, Screen Age 17–25 | Supporting Lead
Alex's girlfriend, a shy university student who nervously volunteers to perform a love poem. Her performance takes a horrifying turn when she loses control of her own speech.
Performance requirements: Strong emotional and physical acting, including crying, involuntary vocal repetitions, and a progressively disturbing poetry performance. Some singing ability is preferred, as the role involves singing over gentle piano music.
Student Extras 17-25
Content advisory: Contains mildly suggestive language in poetry. No nudity or simulated sexual activity is required.
Refreshments will be provided.
**Pitch deck:** https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1V3q1sfhcyt1eiwscQW8tn6SJeRpQ0ooZ/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=118361394481785935606&rtpof=true&sd=true
Kindly send your headshot, a full-body shot and showreel to [email protected] if you’re interested! Thank you!
Target shoot date: 1 or 2 weekend days in January eg. 12-13 Jan
Roles:
ALEX — Male, Screen Age 17–25 | Lead
A friendly, considerate university student who attends a poetry club with his girlfriend. After witnessing her disturbing breakdown, he finds himself trapped in an increasingly terrifying situation.
Performance requirements: Naturalistic dialogue, subtle emotional reactions, and the ability to convey escalating confusion and intense panic through physical acting and facial expressions.
HANNAH — Female, Screen Age 17–25 | Lead
The shy, slightly awkward president of a university poetry club. Beneath her seemingly innocent personality lies an obsessive attachment to Alex.
Performance requirements: Ability to portray nervousness, warmth, and understated affection while gradually revealing an unsettling presence. Requires a sustained, silent close-up with direct eye contact toward the camera.
MAYA — Female, Screen Age 17–25 | Supporting Lead
Alex's girlfriend, a shy university student who nervously volunteers to perform a love poem. Her performance takes a horrifying turn when she loses control of her own speech.
Performance requirements: Strong emotional and physical acting, including crying, involuntary vocal repetitions, and a progressively disturbing poetry performance. Some singing ability is preferred, as the role involves singing over gentle piano music.
Student Extras 17-25
Content advisory: Contains mildly suggestive language in poetry. No nudity or simulated sexual activity is required.
Refreshments will be provided.
**Pitch deck:** https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1V3q1sfhcyt1eiwscQW8tn6SJeRpQ0ooZ/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=118361394481785935606&rtpof=true&sd=true
Kindly send your headshot, a full-body shot and showreel to [email protected] if you’re interested! Thank you!
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End date: 05-11-2026