01/26/2025
Now Casting Horror Film: Trapped
Filming in Norman, Oklahoma
Approximate shoot dates: February 1st through March 1st
Film Summary: Grace and Jake, a young married couple, end up in a bizarre predicament when the door-to-door divorce lawyer they hire turns out to be a vampire. As the night unfolds, their fight for survival forces them to confront the cracks in their marriage and prove that they’re stronger together—even in the face of supernatural terror. Please read all of the information thoroughly.
Submission deadline: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
To Submit:
Email headshot, resume, and reel (if available) to [email protected]
Subject line of the email should be:
Your Name - Trapped - Role you are submitting for
EXAMPLE: Lia Katherine Ryan - Trapped - Annie
Please submit correctly following these guidelines! Incorrect submissions may get lost or overlooked.
Please Note:
All actors must be available for overnight shoots.
All characters (except Nana and Annie) perform intense action scenes and must be in good physical shape and capable of learning and performing combat choreography safely and precisely.
Actors must be comfortable with gore makeup and have no known allergies to makeup or latex.
All roles are open ethnicity.
This is an ultra-low-budget film. Actors will receive IMDB credit, meals on set, a small stipend to help cover gas/travel expenses, and a link to a digital copy for their reel once the film is released.
Young Woman
Age Range: Early-to-mid 20s (female)
Resourceful and brave, though impulsive when under extreme stress. A relatable, girl-next-door. Requires an actor who moves well: runs, hides, and performs combat choreography.
Shoots 1 day, $30 gas/travel stipend
Boyfriend (Young Woman’s Boyfriend)
Age Range: Early-to-mid 20s (male)
Clean-cut, with an approachable, wholesome charm. Protective and quick-thinking, he is willing to sacrifice himself for the Young Woman’s safety. Must be a multifaceted actor who can portray a second version of the Boyfriend with a subtle, sinister edge. Requires an actor who moves well: runs, hides, and performs combat choreography.
Shoots 1 day, $30 gas/travel stipend
Vincent Preston (Vampire)
Age Range: 30s to 50s (male)
Imposing and smug, he has a fastidious, polished look and exudes an air of power. He’s confident in his superiority and takes pleasure in manipulating others. The actor must move well, and a background in dance is preferred. Excellent physicality is crucial for fight scenes and moments of transformation. This character will hold a cat, actor should be comfortable with cats and have no major cat allergies.
Shoots 13 days, $150 gas/travel stipend
Grace Hanlon
Age Range: 20s to early 30s
Resourceful, resilient, brave, and kind. Grace is slightly worn down by the demands of her life and relationships. She’s the type of person who puts others before herself, often to her own detriment. Must perform intense action scenes, including wielding improvised weapons and engaging in physical confrontations. Must be a multifaceted actor who can portray a second version of Grace with a subtle, sinister edge.
Shoots 14 days, $150 gas/travel stipend
Hope (Grace’s Co-Worker)
Age Range: Mid-to-late 20s
Outgoing, warm, and confident, Hope is the kind of person who lights up a room and isn’t afraid to speak her mind. Her sense of humor adds a lighthearted tone to their scenes. Must be a multifaceted actor who can portray a second version of Hope with a subtle, sinister edge. Requires an actor who moves well: runs, hides, and performs combat choreography.
Shoots 5 days, $60 gas/travel stipend
Brad (Police Officer)
Age Range: Early to mid-30s
Clean-cut, dependable, and friendly, Brad is a picture of earnestness and charm. A diligent and warm-hearted officer with a warm smile and a composed demeanor. The type who goes out of his way to make small, thoughtful gestures. Requires an actor who can balance a relaxed demeanor with a sense of urgency and professionalism. Must move well; performs combat choreography.
Shoots 4 days, $50 gas/travel stipend
Paul (Jake’s Co-Worker)
Age Range: Late 20s to early 40s
A burly construction worker with a friendly demeanor, Paul is comfortable in his skin. His rugged, warm appearance gives him the vibe of someone who can talk his way through anything—a hustler with a heart of gold.
Shoots 1 day, $50 gas/travel stipend
Jake Hanlon
Age Range: 20s to early 30s
Loyal, brave, and emotionally grounded. Jake is a blue-collar guy with an approachable, everyman quality. A well-meaning but flawed husband. Jake tries to provide for Grace in his own way but has blind spots regarding her emotional needs. Performs intense action scenes, including wielding improvised weapons and engaging in physical confrontations. Must be a multifaceted actor who can portray a second version of Jake with a subtle, sinister edge.
Shoots 14 days, $150 gas/travel stipend
Annie (911 Dispatcher)
Age Range: Late 20s to mid-30s
Description: Caring, attentive, and professional. A 911 dispatcher with a professional but approachable presence. Sweet and grounded, she’s efficient and composed at work, but her softer, romantic side shows in her interactions with Brad.
Shoots 4 days, $50 gas/travel stipend
Nana (Jake’s Grandmother)
Age Range: 70s to early 80s
Deceptive, unsettling, and quietly predatory. Nana appears as a frail, gentle elderly woman, but something sinister lurks beneath the surface. The actor must deliver subtle but unsettling shifts in tone, embodying both the comforting image of a grandmother and the chilling presence of a predator. Must also be able to move well as she transforms into another character.
Shoots 1 day, $30 gas/travel stipend
The Neighbor (Jogger/Doctor)
Age Range: 30s to 50s (Any gender)
Description: A well-meaning good samaritan, kind, brave, and compassionate. They are attacked and killed by the vampire. Requires an actor who moves well and can perform combat choreography.
Shoots 1 day, $30 gas/travel stipend
Bar Patrons
Age Range: Over 21 (Any Gender)
Background actors to portray the bodies of dead patrons in a bar, any genders
Shoots 1 day, $20 gas/travel stipend
911 Dispatchers
Ages Range: Over 18 (Any Gender)
Background actors to portray 911 dispatchers at a call center
Shoots 1 day, $20 gas/travel stipend
