Project Title: The Diary
Genre: Feature Horror
Production Company: Black Nemesis Entertainment
Director: Toofun West
Shoot Dates: TBA
Location: Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland
Compensation: Negotiable
Synopsis:
A weekend getaway takes a terrifying turn when an old diary surfaces, revealing unsettling truths. Intertwining four friends into a centuries-old curse.
Roles:
Jason
- Gender: Male
- Age: 21-29
- Ethnicity: American (open to all who can do an American accent)
- Description: Jason is athletic, charismatic, and charming. He becomes possessed by a demonic entity, requiring the actor to perform physically and mentally demanding scenes, including a demonic spider crawl, twisted arm movements, and other contortions. Any dancing skills, particularly breakdancing, are a plus.
- Languages: English (American accent required)
Sarah
- Gender: Female
- Age: 18-26
- Ethnicity: American (open to all who can do an American accent)
- Description: The role of Sarah demands significant mental acuity and the ability to convincingly portray fear. Sarah is strong-willed, empathetic, and deeply in love with Jason, becoming determined to save him at any cost.
- Languages: English (American accent required), Italian is a plus
Giuseppe
- Gender: Male
- Age: 21-29
- Ethnicity: Italian
- Description: Giuseppe is practical, loyal, and resourceful. He’s majored in ancient history and loves exploring old towns in hopes of finding long lost relics. He’s a close friend of Jason and Sarah, playing a crucial role in the story’s progression.
- Languages: Fluent Italian, English
Carlotta
- Gender: Female
- Age: 18-26
- Ethnicity: Italian
- Description: Carlotta is emotional, protective, and carries a child like sweetness. She’s impressionable, becoming increasingly fearful as their situation worsens. Her journey requires an actor capable of depicting deep emotional shifts.
- Languages: Fluent Italian, English
Father Benedetto
- Gender: Male
- Age: 50-70
- Ethnicity: Italian
- Description: Father Benedetto is called upon to help with Jason’s possession, bringing a sense of hope amidst the chaos. His character requires a portrayal of deep wisdom, unwavering faith, and a commanding yet compassionate presence, along with a strong vocal range for delivering biblical words with power and conviction.
- Languages: Fluent Italian, English
Supporting Roles:
Signora Del Fuoco
- Gender: Female
- Age: 60-80
- Ethnicity: Italian
- Description: Mysterious and eerie, long grey hair framing a visibly disfigured face. She has a deep connection to the diary and its dark history.
- Languages: Fluent Italian
Cleaning Lady
- Gender: Female
- Age: 15-20
- Ethnicity: Italian
- Description: A young church cleaner who discovers the diary.
- Languages: Fluent Italian
Taxi Driver
- Gender: Male
- Age: 30+
- Ethnicity: Open to all who can say a line in Italian.
- Languages: Italian
Father’s Voice (Voiceover Actor)
- Age: 50-70
- Gender: Male
- Ethnicity: Italian
- Description: A voice that conveys warmth, authority, and a sinister undertone. The actor must be able to switch seamlessly between a comforting, paternal tone and a menacing, eerie quality to enhance the tension in the scene.
- Languages: Fluent Italian
Demonic Voice (Voiceover Actor)
- Gender: Male
- Description: Must have a deep, menacing voice that can convey a sense of terror.
- Languages: English, Italian (Aramaic a plus)
Additional Information:
- Audition Dates: We are currently accepting self-tape submissions for the first round of auditions. The second round, featuring in-person auditions, will be held in Lugano, Switzerland.
Further details will be announced. - Submission Requirements: Please submit headshot, resume, and a link to your demo reel to casting@blacknemesisentertainment.com
- Note: All roles require strong emotional and physical performance abilities. Experience in horror/thriller genres is a plus.
COVID-19 Protocols: All cast and crew will be required to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines as mandated by local health authorities and the production company.
We look forward to your submissions!