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Title: Where Shadows Keep
Storyline: In a crumbling, isolated home deep in the woods, a lonely boy and his loyal friend unknowingly awaken a presence that refuses to let go.
Once a devoted mother and healer, Agnes’ spirit has been twisted by unbearable grief, her love transformed into a hunger that defies death itself.
As the children explore the decaying house, reality fractures and the line between protection and possession blurs.
What begins as a search for comfort turns into a desperate struggle to survive the consuming force of a mother’s undying love.
This 15-minute horror short combines psychological terror with emotional depth, a slow-burning story about loss, longing, and the danger of holding onto the past.
Why apply: an opportunity to perform emotionally rich roles in a professionally run short horror film with accommodation provided and a focus on character-driven storytelling
Where did this casting call come from?
Parent or guardian consent required for minors, with a guardian present on set at all times
Female 25 to 49
Agnes / The Witch. Once a healer and mother, now bound by grief. Maternal yet volatile, shifting between warmth, sorrow and menace. Requires strong emotional range and the ability to balance tenderness with sudden rage
Male 12 to 17
The Boy. Adventurous, restless and wounded by neglect. Starved for affection, he becomes the vessel for Agnes’ obsession. Needs emotional vulnerability and the ability to portray possession and entranced states
Female 12 to 17
The Girl. Cautious, intuitive and brave. Acts as the story’s emotional anchor. Protective of her friend and willing to defy the witch. Role includes light stunts (running, falling, swinging objects) with full safety measures provided
