CASTING CALL (Paid, Non-Union)

“Wormtown” (Sci-Fi Horror)

Non-Union Short Film, Proof of concept for feature film

Production Company: Cranked Up Films (https://crankedupfilms.com)

Shooting Schedule: December 18-19, 2021

Synopsis: As mind-controlling parasites take over a small town, a young woman fights back to protect her trio of survivors.

Casting for the following roles:

JESS, LEAD FEMALE (Age 20-35) - Must be willing to shave head for role. The leader of an enclave of survivors who have barricaded themselves in an abandoned industrial building. She is: Generous. Resourceful. Inventive. Fearless. Ruthless when necessary.

THE RANCHER, LEAD MALE (Age 35-55) – All-American cowboy type. Compassionate but uncompromising in his twisted morality. He’ll feed you to the parasites and expect a thank you. This role will require monster makeup/prosthetics.

ROSE, LEAD FEMALE (Age 20-35) - Must be willing to shave head for role. A fragile but plucky survivor. The group’s peacemaker, who keeps everybody calm in terrifying circumstances. A clean freak.

KARA, SUPPORTING FEMALE (Age 20-40) – An exasperated survivor at the end of her rope, she will betray the others for a bag of food.

SUBMIT HEADSHOTS & 1-2 MINUTE ACTING SAMPLES TO:

sliakos@gooddeedentertainment.com

Audition Information: Upon Appointment

Shooting Schedule – Dec 18-19, 2021

Filming location: Ashland, OH

About Cranked Up Films:

Cranked Up Films is the genre-focused label of Good Deed Entertainment focusing on high-concept horror, thrillers, grounded sci-fi, and speculative fiction. The studio’s recently released features include DOUBLE WALKER, AMERICAN BADGER, 15 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT BIGFOOT, I BLAME SOCIETY, and SURVIVAL SKILLS.

Cranked Up Films is made up of a small, but passionate team. We aim to create, distribute and champion elevated genre content that tells unique stories in artful and thought-provoking ways. In 2018, Cranked Up Films moved its headquarters from Los Angeles, California to Ashland, Ohio, a small town nestled conveniently between Cleveland and Columbus. The move allowed Cranked Up Films to focus on development and pre-production of upcoming feature films.