Silvio
The Dark Pool (Feature Film)
About the Job
About the Project
The Dark Pool is a horror-adventure set in present-day Miami.
Logline: After 25 years in a Cuban prison, an aging exile discovers the legendary Fountain of Youth may be hidden in South Florida. But as he hunts for a second chance at life, he uncovers something far more terrifying.
Production Details
Format: Feature Film
Status: Non-union (open to becoming a SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget signatory)
Shoot Dates: 15 days — mid-November to early December or December 1–19
Location: Miami, Homestead, Key Largo, and surrounding coastal waters
Budget Tier: Ultra Low
Lead Role – Silvio
Age Range: 45–65
Description: A weathered Cuban exile haunted by the 25 years he spent as a political prisoner. Now living in Miami, he's a man out of time, clinging to youth, driven by regret, and desperate for redemption.
Special Requirements: Must know how to swim. Must be able to jog. Must be comfortable with fight choreography. Scuba certification is a plus but not necessary. Spanish fluency and Cuban accent strongly preferred.
Thick Hispanic Accent is Needed
Script is in #English with some Spanish lines
Can speak Portuguese/Spanish either one is good.