Teens Needed for a Short Film "Where Shadows Keep"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Short Horror Film "Where Shadows Keep" is currently in need of an actors ages 12-16. Please, see the details below. About the project: Logline: In a decaying home haunted by grief, a lonely boy and his friend awaken the spirit of a mother whose love, consumed by loss, transcends death — and hungers to claim her son once more. Rate: Non union. 1 Meal/day, snacks, short film credit, accommodation provided near set for duration of filming. Additional informaton: Format: 15-minute short film. Shooting Dates: November 21-24, 2025 (3–4 days). Location: Forestville/Turkey Point area (approx. 2 hrs from Toronto). Deadline: October 19, 2025. Callbacks will be conducted via Zoom or in-person in the Oakville area. Role involves minor stunts (running, falling to the ground, crawling, forcefully swinging a medium sized object against wall). Safety mats and other precautions will be in place. Experience with movement (dance, gymnastics, etc.) is an asset but not required. Please, see the attachment. If you're interested, please apply.
2 roles
Adventurous, restless, and quietly wounded by neglect. Drawn to danger and starved for maternal affection, he becomes the perfect vessel for Agnes’ obsession. Requires emotional vulnerability and the ability to play entranced/possessed states.
Cautious and intuitive. She becomes the audience’s anchor — wounded by a tragic loss, protective of her friend, vulnerable, brave and defiant against the witch.
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