Bluebird Casting
We're BIUM - an indie game company and film production studio looking for talent in the North Lincolnshire area. Right now we have 2 lead roles for a horror project that we're looking for so if you have hidden acting talent, this would be a wonderful opportunity to showcase it.
What makes this project better than a normal short movie?
We're creating something called an FMV game or Full Motion Video game - a combination of real recorded footage and interactive video-game elements where a player can control the narrative of the story.
Unlike many short movies that never quite reach their audience and are difficult to market, FMV games guarantee to put you in the spotlight and give you exposure, are amazing for your portfolio and have the chance of getting coverage by famous content creators.
Overview of the Project and Details
up to 8 hours a day filming blocks with breaks
Scunthorpe and surrounding area
Horror (Includes gore and blood elements)
£300 fixed project stipend for a 4 day shoot
£15 per day travel allowance
Accommodation provided if needed
Chance to get real set experience and have the project featured on your IMDB
The Invader (Marco, Antagonist)
- Physical Specs : Height 5'10"+ preferred; average to athletic build (role involves wearing a full-face mask and physical/stealth movement).
- Character Description : A meticulous, tortured assassin with a dark past now working for a dark web organisation that thrives off of its victims. He likes to sneak around and catch his targets off-guard, invading their homes and creeping through the hallways. He is sent to a whistle-blower's house in order to silence them for good in this story. His role will contain very minimal dialogue apart from a few key scenes and his face is covered with a mask so you'll mainly need to convey emotions using body language and have an uncanny/creepy flair to him.
The Victim (Maya, Protagonist)
- Physical Specs : Height 5'8" and below preferred; slim/petite/athletic build (role involves high-intensity movement, crawling, running and physical exertion).
- Character Description : A once sweet and smart girl that turned to criminal theft due to her family's poverty. What was once a means of survival became a suffocating obsession and soon she would find herself indebted and working for a dark web organisation forcing her to play with people's lives through a screen. Once she finally realised she went too far, she tried to leave only to find out there's no leaving the organisation alive. Constant nightmares, guilt and severe anxiety built up and tortured her over the years. It is now that she finally decided she would rather risk her life and bust the organisation from the inside than continue hurting innocent people. Unfortunately for her on this night, the invader is already watching. Her role will contain a moderate amount of dialogue, however most scenes rely more on emotional storytelling meaning you'll need to constantly express emotions of panic, fear, anger and sadness depending on the situation. Imagine someone invading your home at night and you knowing you might not be alive tomorrow - if you can channel those feelings you'll be great.
Interested? Next thing is filling out the form.
A 30-60 second audition video
This is a video where you audition for the role you prefer - it's absolutely no pressure. Remember the character is shaped by your strengths - if you find a better way to play and showcase the character, go for it!
For The Victim (Maya) - We'd ideally like to see some emotional ranges. How would she feel? How would she react?
Here are a few examples :
- Maya hearing a loud bang downstairs
- Maya hiding from the invader who is only a few metres away from her
- Maya's voice cracking or dropping to a dead whisper as she realizes the monster inside the house is her fault
For The Invader (Marco) - We're ideally looking for physical presence/movement. Can you make Marco look calm and methodical? Creating tension through his eerie, stalking movements as he scans the house for his victim. What makes him terrifying is how quiet and unpredictable he is - hiding in shadows and constantly listening for his victim then pouncing at them full-speed.
Here are a few examples :
- Marco holding a knife, carefully stepping through a bedroom.
- Marco carefully but quickly hiding behind a wall, door or closet as he hears his victim approaching.
- Marco grabbing onto his target and performing a kill of your choosing (acting against air/unseen target).
When you have finished filming your audition tape, simply upload it to Google Drive, Dropbox or YouTube (Unlisted Video) and copy/paste its link in the box below.
(Please make sure your Google Drive or Dropbox link privacy settings are set to 'Anyone with the link can view')
Are you okay with on-set horror gore and fake blood?
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Physical Requirements & Stunt Safety Confirmation
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The roles of Maya and Marco involve physical exertion (running, crawling, sudden movements, and wearing a full-face mask).
Age / Eligibility Confirmation
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To ensure compliance with UK working laws and contract requirements for filming:
Which City are you based in?
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Travel allowance (£15/day) is designed for local North Lincolnshire / Lincolnshire commuters. Out-of-region actors must be willing to travel independently or use the provided accommodation.
Do you confirm that you are available for filming from 26th - 29th October?
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Fantastic! Thank you for applying and good luck. Once we've seen your audition, we'll get in touch about the next steps :)
