Vancouver Actors Needed for Feature Film

CASTING CALL – FEATURE FILM – NON-UNION

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Meals, end credit & IMDb credit are provided. FOR GOD’S SAKE, WAKE HER UP is a modern-day supernatural feature film, made for distribution on streaming platforms.

Synopsis: Guilt-stricken Rizz flees her mother’s funeral, accompanied by devoted friend Myles, who is secretly in love with her. They stumble across a deserted house and discover April, suffering extreme sleep paralysis at the hands of a malevolent generational entity.

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Please email your headshot, resume, and a link to your demo reel (if applicable) with the ROLE you’re submitting for in the subject line.

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Deadline to submit: Thursday, Aug 17th @ 5pm PT

Callbacks: Aug 23-25 in downtown Vancouver

Shooting location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

Rehearsals at the end of August & tentative shoot dates in Sept-Nov 2023. Please denote any conflicts in your submission.

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[MYLES] 18+ to portray late teens. Black, Caribbean, and/or Afro-Indigenous, open to non-binary and trans talent as well. An affluent 19 year old who is secretly in love with their best friend Rizz. Myles would go to any lengths to support her, even if it means journeying into a path from which they may never return. Myles is more aware of the consequences of their and Rizz’s actions. Despite Myles’ gentle demeanour, they’re far from a pushover and can stand their ground when needed…SUPPORTING LEAD

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[APRIL] 35-60 to portray 40s to 50s. Asian and/or Latinx, female or feminine-presenting. April immigrated to the US as a child. A malevolent generational entity plagues the women in her family through relentless sleep paralysis. She’s haunted by countless sleepless and terrifying nights, convinced that her end is near. In an attempt to leave a trace of her existence, April maintains a library of video diaries, capturing her struggles and torment…LEAD ROLE

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[THE ENTITY] 18+, open gender, open ethnicity. An ancient, awful, and terrible thing. Seeking unique people (including content creators, dancers, contortionists, and circus performers) with unique bodies and skill sets. Anything that sets you apart. Lovers of cosplay, circus, body art/modification, etc….SUPPORTING

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Note: We’re crewing this feature with professional filmmakers who’ve worked in Vancouver’s film/TV industry for decades. With over 70 titles between us, we’re bringing our vast experience and high-quality equipment. A COVID health professional will supervise cast and crew to keep everyone safe. On-set safety standards will be the same as major studio films and network shows.

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Do not submit for RIZZ (breakdown is for extra context only):

[RIZZ] 18-30, Asian, female or femme-presenting. An affluent 19 year old who runs from her mother’s funeral. She puts on a facade of bravado to conceal her grief and fear for her future. Behind Rizz’s tough exterior, she’s a vulnerable girl haunted by the guilt of not being there for her mother’s passing. Academically gifted, Rizz’s sheltered upbringing has limited her interactions to those within her social circle. This insulated world makes her feel disconnected from others, until she discovers April. Rizz believes that saving April can make up for her inability to save her own mother…LEAD ROLE