Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
No
Deadline:
Mar 20, 2026
Callbacks:
Mar 23, 2026 If needed
Shooting starts:
Apr 17, 2026
Shooting finishes:
Apr 19, 2026
Shooting locations:
Vancouver
Cities for response:
Vancouver
Storyline
A group of friends play a supernatural party game in which they summon the terrifying demon known as the Answer Man. Ed arrives late and finds the entity feeding on his friends' confessions, and he must find a way to disconnect them before it consumes them entirely.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | ED | Non-binary 20 - 34 Years old |
Description The protagonist that arrives late to the party and discovers his friends under the Answer Man’s thrall. Slightly awkward, insecure but doesn’t let it show, Ed can be nervous but doesn’t shy away from the need to save his friends. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | SETH | Non-binary 20 - 34 Years old |
Description Ed’s best friend, can be a bit complacent with comments made in group settings. Moved away and is in town for the weekend, hosting a small gathering in his motel room. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | TRISTAN | Male 20 - 34 Years old |
Description An accidental human antagonist, Tristan stays on the line during the game a little too long, which allows the Answer Man to come forth. Often gives Ed a hard time for being “weird”. Carefree, a bit callous, but not cruel. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | ANSWER MAN | All 25 - 40 Years old |
Description The antagonist entity summoned forth during the game, always listening, and it always needs more from you. Tall, gaunt, twisting neck. Actor must be comfortable with full face prosthetic/latex. Please note any contortionist/gymnast/acrobatics/movement background. Both ancient and ageless. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Background | PERCY | Male 20 - 34 Years old |
Description One of the friends. “Soft-boy” features, a bit insecure about being in this group. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Background | CAS | Male 20 - 34 Years old |
Description One of the friends. More built, bordering on jacked. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Background | HELENA | Female 20 - 34 Years old |
Description One of the friends, dating Selene. The group skeptic/cautionary. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Background | SELENE | Non-binary 20 - 34 Years old |
Description One of the friends, gently witchy vibe, dating Helena. Kind features. | ||