Casting Calls

Effective as of November 12, 2024

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Type: Short Film

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Genre: Horror Comedy

 

Short Film Logline: Within the confines of a haunted, psychedelic restaurant, an American Standard toilet and a caring foster mother exact deranged revenge on abusive co-workers.

 

This non-union, unpaid, short film is a marketing asset (film festivals, resource presentations, brand-building) for the first film of a horror-comedy film trilogy. Cast will be expected to be on set for three (3) hours on the single day of the shoot. In addition to performance duties, cast will be expected to participate in one (1) recorded interview. Short film cast members will be STRONGLY considered for the feature production of the award-winning screenplay.

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Location: (TBD) Greater Cleveland

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Date Window: TBD (Jan-Mar 2025)

 

ROLES:

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Lead/Supporting

• Betty (24-32, White) – FEMALE. Betty is a humble, caring, young woman who works as a waitress in a restaurant in order to raise funds for the care of her intellectually-compromised foster son. Betty is well-liked by everyone she meets. During a simulated rape-scene (no nudity or explicit images), Betty is consumed by an evil spirit which transforms her into a rather violent and scary version of herself.

• Carrington and Frasier (19-21, White) – MALE. Carrington and Frasier are two privileged, Ivy League-type university students who work at the restaurant due to a temporary trust fund cash-flow problem. Selfish, narcissistic, and obnoxious, both Carrington and Frasier experience rather creatively violent deaths.

• Ms. Ho (40-65, Asian) – FEMALE. Ms. Ho is a Family and Children’s Services employee. She goes above and beyond her duties in the best interests of the youth and families she serves.

• Kingston (40-65, West Indian/UK) – MALE. Kingston is a hard-nosed (with a secret soft-heart for kids), serial entrepreneur who is not above doing whatever is necessary to keep the restaurant afloat and ensure the staff are professional and equitably rewarded.

• Moderator (40 – 65, White) – MALE. A Rod Sterling clone, though the preferred actor would add a bit of their own style to the role.

 

 

Background Roles (Speaking)

• Customer 1: (30-50, Black) – Male/FEMALE. Can express an authentic Asian accent

• Customer 2: (30-50, Open) – MALE/FEMALE. Can create or voice a make-believe language

• Customer 3: (45 – 65, Open Ethnicity) - Male

• Customer 4: (45-65, Open Ethnicity) - Male

 

 

Background Roles/Costuming (Non-Speaking Roles)

• Clowns

• Uniformed Soldiers

• Uniformed Police/Security

• SCUBA enthusiasts with gear

• Jugglers

• Uniformed Sports Teams

• Construction Workers

• Biker Clubs

• Teacher(s) with elementary school children

• Professional Chef’s Uniform

• Any cosplayers

 

If interested in any of the Lead, Supporting, or Background Roles (Speaking), please email a link to a video audition not to exceed ninety (90) seconds to: madvistaproductions@gmail.com.

 

If interested in a Non-Speaking Background role please email a reel or video (or picture) to: madvistaproductions@gmail.com.

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Additional details/updates about this cast call will be posted at: https://www.madvista.com/casting-calls

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