EXPIRES: August 15, 2025

Actors Wanted for Dark Comedy Puppet Horror Short Film

Acting
Description

Casting actors for a Dark Comedy Puppet Horror Short Film “SERAPH”, please see the details below.
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED.

About the project:
After an actor gets injured under his watch, Jonah has one more chance to record the Sunday school puppet show before he gets cut off. Despite the horrors of the incident, Jonah’s habits don’t change, and that comes at a cost he never expected.

Rate:
All roles are non-union and volunteer.

Additional info:
Filming will take place in Philadelphia from August 16th-17th, with potential pickup dates the following week. Must be comfortable with the presence of blood and simulated fighting.

When applying, please include a headshot and a 5-7-minute self-tape of your choice

3 Project roles
JONAH
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27.
(Leading) Jonah is a drunk, nihilistic man struggling to make ends meet by making kids’ puppet shows for the local church. Though flippant and sarcastic, the horror of the incident weighs on him.
Application deadline closed.
DELILAH
23
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27.
(Supporting ) An aspiring actor who spends a drunken night with Jonah. She takes on the role of one of the puppets for Jonah’s show.
Application deadline closed.
JUDE
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24.
(Supporting) A young church acolyte forced to help Jonah with this puppet show after the incident. He’s very vocal about Jonah’s flippant attitude towards religion.
Application deadline closed.