CASTING CALL – ‘BLACK WATERS’ SHORT HORROR FILM

Description

PROJECT
A passion project being produced as part of the White Rose International Film Festival Script to Screen winner.

LOOKING FOR:
CAROLYN – MOTHER
Female, any ethnicity, aged 30–45. Small role.

ELLIE – CHILD
Female, same ethnicity as Carolyn, aged 7–10. Speaking role.

MAX – CHILD
Male, same ethnicity as Carolyn, aged 7–10. Speaking role.

MARY – THE WITCH
Female, any ethnicity, aged 25–50. Will be required to perform in horror makeup.

DETECTIVE SEDGEWICK
Male, White, aged 40–50

OFFICER PENN
Male, any ethnicity, aged 25–40

OFFICER – SMALL ROLE
Any sex, any ethnicity, aged 20–50.

FATHER SEDGEWICK – PRIEST
Male, White, aged 60–70. Speaking role.

LOCATION
Filming in Thirsk, near Harrogate.

SHOOT DATE
Saturday 28th November 2026. One-day shoot.

COMPENSATION
Unpaid passion project. Food and drinks will be provided, along with full on-screen credits and professional footage suitable for showreels. The film may also be submitted to film festivals.