Seeking Talents for "Victims" Short Film

Dramatic lead / thriller heroine. Emma looks ordinary — until she performs and the room flips. Years of auditions (bit parts, commercials). Tonight she gets an urgent Greek-tragedy self-tape that escalates into an in-person opportunity. Playable conflict: ambition vs conscience, composure vs panic, “my moment” vs “their emergency.” Must feel real, not theatrical — strong listening, internal work, sustained tension with minimal dialogue.

Leader / engine of the group. Ash runs the TikTok choreography — charismatic, proactive, in control — until her need to be seen becomes the crack. She keeps momentum and is most tempted by Jeff’s pitch because she wants the “moment” to turn real. Conflict: leadership vs denial, ambition vs judgment, control slipping live. Needs commanding presence, fast switches (hyped→rattled→defensive), authority without “bossy.”

Protector / catalyst. Connor masks calm kindness with bristly toughness — the only guy in the group. He films Emma’s audition and falls for her, then comes back wired and protective. First to confront Jeff and escalate. Conflict: protectiveness vs impulsiveness; courage vs fear; righteousness under stress. Needs real Metro Vancouver teen energy: blunt, amped, believable aggression, fast escalation, phone-as-weapon vibe, safe physical commitment.

Target / emotional center. Ruby is the most visibly “camera-ready,” moved to the front row because she “looks best” — and that visibility becomes exposure. Jeff’s attention lands on her; she freezes. Her nonverbal reaction is the trigger that pushes Connor to act. Conflict: shame/fear vs dignity — wanting to disappear while being watched. Needs strong silent acting: micro-behavior, clear freeze response in one take, no melodrama.

Quiet follower / emotional truth. Lacey is curvier and socially “managed” by the group; sensitive, not stupid. She’s hurt when moved from front row to the back — hidden for optics. Passive and easily led until danger turns real; then survival instinct kicks in and she goes practical: spots the exit, the taxi, the one chance to move. Conflict: belong vs get out; freeze→urgency. Needs truthful fear, grounded realism, no comic relief — her shift must feel earned.

Brave friend / physical ally — first mover. Marta is the toughest girl, sharp and loyal. In this conception she’s an Eastern European immigrant (a few years in Canada; accent carries it). The group is her anchor/family. When things go bad, she’s among the first to step in physically. Conflict: fear vs intervention; loyalty under threat. Needs grounded edge, fast instincts, comfort with action beats, authentic accent (no caricature). Refuses to freeze — even scared.