CASTING CALL – WITCH HUNT SHORT FILM (MERSEYSIDE)

Description

LOGLINE
A short film about two witches in love who are ripped apart by men of the old world who hunt them in the name of power.

SPEAKING ROLES
ASCYTHIA
Female-presenting
Bi/Pan
Playing age: late 20s to early 30s
Any ethnicity
Determined, quick-witted and slightly dangerous. Fighting the Witch Hunters to save her lover.
Gothic / dark witch aesthetic.
Contains intimacy, partial nudity, violence and sexualisation.

ILLA
Female-presenting
Bi/Pan
Playing age: late 20s to early 30s
White ethnicity
Red or blonde hair preferred
A warm aura witch with a modern Boudica energy and hippy-chic influence.
Contains intimacy and partial nudity.

CALESTI
Female-presenting
Queer
Playing age: late 50s to 70s
Any ethnicity
Wise leader of the coven who nurtures and protects younger witches.

SOROS
Cis male
Playing age: late 30s
White ethnicity
Thin build, pale complexion, long hair preferred
Primary antagonist seeking power through the witch hunt.

CAIN
Cis male
Playing age: 50s
White ethnicity
Larger build, balding preferred
Soros\' loyal enforcer who carries out his orders.

EXTRAS (Non-speaking roles)
PATCHOULI
Queer trans woman
20s
Any ethnicity
Y2K fantasy aesthetic

WITCHES
Queer witches, hippies and spiritualists
Any age
Any gender
Must identify as queer

WITCH HUNTERS
Cis straight men
Late 20s+
White ethnicity

LOCATION
Merseyside (Liverpool & The Wirral)

SHOOT DATES
20–22 July

CAST & CREW READ-THROUGH
8 July
5pm–7pm

REHEARSALS
One additional rehearsal date required for certain cast members prior to filming, scheduled around availability.

COMPENSATION
Travel expenses covered
Food provided

SCREEN TESTS
Monday 6 July
10am–6pm