Teens Needed for Feature Length Film "With What Hand?"
Casting call for teens for a feature film/limited series proof-of-concept project titled "With What Hand?" Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: With What Hand? is a psychological horror film exploring grief, faith, addiction, and spiritual manipulation through the lens of Appalachian and Mississippian folklore, religious horror, and supernatural thriller storytelling. After a wish made through an ancient artifact appears to cost her father his life, a young girl is left with a mysterious presence wearing his face. As she grows into adulthood, she becomes increasingly dependent on this entity while her life and relationships begin to unravel under its influence. As her alcoholism becomes increasingly dangerous, she must decide whether the voice guiding her is a source of comfort, a symptom of madness, or something far more dangerous. The project combines character-driven drama, supernatural horror, and themes drawn from ancient spiritual traditions, focusing heavily on atmosphere, performance, and emotional realism. Rate: $200/day Lodging for multi-day/overnight shoots Food Co-producer/acting credit, footage for reels, and festival/online release consideration provided. Table reads will be unpaid Additional info: Project Type: Proof of Concept/Feature Length/Limited Series Location: Hemet, California. Idyllwild, CA. Crestline, CA When applying, please include your age, location, and the role(s) you're interested in. If you have additional skills (camera, lighting, editing, etc.), feel free to include them.
6 roles
Lead Protagonist: A troubled young woman struggling with permanent unease, anxiety, addiction, and a possible supernatural connection to her deceased father. Intelligent, self-destructive, fiercely loyal, and desperate to feel safe again, Char finds herself drawn to a religious young man while questioning whether the spirit guiding her is truly her father or something far darker. Wants: Safety, autonomy, to protect her own memory of her father and genuine love
Protagonist: Char's lifelong best friend. Warm, funny, nurturing, and fiercely protective, Beth tries to keep her friend grounded as Char's behavior becomes increasingly reckless. A raver with a big heart and a practical outlook on life. Wants: to protect Char
Protagonist/Antagonist: A serious and deeply religious young man wrestling with grief after the sudden death of his father. Intelligent, passionate, and self-disciplined, David becomes increasingly drawn to Char, forcing him to question everything he believes about faith, morality, and himself. Wants: to become a good man and live according to truth, even when he cannot define it.
Protagonist: David's best friend and Beth's boyfriend. Charismatic, funny, and endlessly curious, Marcus is obsessed with ancient religions, folklore, conspiracies, and the supernatural. Beneath his laid-back personality is a genuinely sharp intellect. Wants: To understand hidden spiritual systems and uncover real supernatural truth
Supporting Character: A devoted church member facing a devastating family crisis. Desperate for hope, she clings tightly to faith as her son's illness pushes her to her emotional limits. Wants: to save her sons life
Supporting Character An enthusiastic church greeter who never seems to actually meet a stranger because she doesn't listen. Friendly, talkative, and slightly awkward, Marie brings warmth and levity wherever she goes. Wants: to bring more people to church, respect in the church, admiration from Pastor Rick
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