The Shadows: Vampire Tales (Chicago)
The Shadows (Kid-Friendly Vampire Film) Production Title: The Shadows Date: Saturday - Sunday, April 18th-19th Time: 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM Project Overview The Shadows is a kid-friendly vampire short film where children attend a funeral and unexpectedly find themselves transformed into vampires. After being bitten, they join the vampire clan and begin to feast on the funeral goers in a playful, spooky-but-fun style. This production is designed to be fun, safe, creative space for young actors while capturing a thrilling cinematic atmosphere. Details Light cast & crew for a safe environment Estimated 2–3 hours of filming. Parents/guardians welcome on set at all times include Parent/Guardian Contact Information Note about availability for one day only either Saturday or Sunday between 4:30pm-8:30pm (for 2-3 hours of filming)...
5 roles
Male or Female (13–17) Confident presence, expressive face Description: Jordan attends the funeral and senses something is “off.” As tension builds, they react with fear, try to warn others, and eventually become part of the unfolding vampire feast... Acting Notes: Start calm → slowly uneasy → alert → scared Strong facial expressions (eyes, breathing, reactions) Light running / reacting scenes
“MAYA” (Teen Emotional Anchor) Female (13–17) Strong emotional acting Description: Maya is connected to the funeral (family/friend role). She brings emotional depth—confused, grieving, then frightened as strange events unfold. Acting Notes: Crying / emotional reactions (light, guided) Shock → fear → frozen reactions Great role for expressive performers
Rocky (Teen Turned – Silent Presence) Male or Female (13–17) Description: Rocky starts as a normal attendee but later appears “changed,” moving differently and joining the vampire group energy (no physical contact scenes). Acting Notes: Slow, controlled movements Blank / intense stare Subtle transformation acting (body language shift)
ELI Male or Female (6–10) Description: Eli is curious and notices things others don’t—looking around, reacting to the vampires, and gets converted to the vampire side. Acting Notes: Curious looks Light nervous reactions Funny
ENSEMBLE ROLES (ALL AGES) “Funeral Attendees” All ages (kids + teens) Description: Background characters attending the funeral who react to the unfolding events. Acting Notes: Whispering, looking around Group reactions (shock, confusion)
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