The Seal
Short Film
Non Union
The Seal is a psychological horror short told entirely through found footage: webcam recordings, chat logs, cell phone videos, and surveillance footage. The film explores themes of conspiracy, virtual intelligence, radicalization, and possession.
Roles For This Project
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Submissions Due:
01/31/2026
MEGAN AKINS (Supporting, Female, 20s–40s) Thomas’ sister. Deeply concerned and emotionally restrained. Her scenes are brief but pivotal in grounding the story with emotional weight and realism. Must be able to convey empathy and fear subtly
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Submissions Due:
10/31/2025
RAUM (Creature role, Non-speaking, 6’8”+ required) A tall, angular, supernatural presence appearing in fragmented glimpses. Costume and minimal prosthetics required. Actor must move unnaturally and project stillness, dread, and precision. Physical theater, contortion, or dance backgrounds a plus.
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Submissions Due:
10/31/2025
THOMAS AKINS (Lead, Male, 35–50) A conspiracy-obsessed insomniac who becomes increasingly unhinged after forming a connection with a dark web virtual intelligence. Performance must carry the entire film. Seeking someone who can go deep emotionally, physically deteriorate over time, and perform monol... [See More]
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Submissions Due:
10/31/2025
COPS (2 ROLES, Male or Female, 20s–50s) Two responding officers who enter the final crime scene. One scene only, filmed like bodycam footage. Must be comfortable with staged violence and heavy imagery. Real law enforcement or military experience a plus but not required. Half-day or evening shoot
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Submissions Due:
10/31/2025
MEGAN AKINS (Supporting, Female, 20s–40s) Thomas’ sister. Deeply concerned and emotionally restrained. Her scenes are brief but pivotal in grounding the story with emotional weight and realism. Must be able to convey empathy and fear subtly
More Roles For This Project
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Submissions Due:
01/31/2026
MEGAN AKINS (Supporting, Female, 20s–40s) Thomas’ sister. Deeply concerned and emotionally restrained. Her scenes are brief but pivotal in grounding the story with emotional weight and realism. Must be able to convey empathy and fear subtly
-
Submissions Due:
10/31/2025
RAUM (Creature role, Non-speaking, 6’8”+ required) A tall, angular, supernatural presence appearing in fragmented glimpses. Costume and minimal prosthetics required. Actor must move unnaturally and project stillness, dread, and precision. Physical theater, contortion, or dance backgrounds a plus.
-
Submissions Due:
10/31/2025
THOMAS AKINS (Lead, Male, 35–50) A conspiracy-obsessed insomniac who becomes increasingly unhinged after forming a connection with a dark web virtual intelligence. Performance must carry the entire film. Seeking someone who can go deep emotionally, physically deteriorate over time, and perform monol... [See More]
-
Submissions Due:
10/31/2025
COPS (2 ROLES, Male or Female, 20s–50s) Two responding officers who enter the final crime scene. One scene only, filmed like bodycam footage. Must be comfortable with staged violence and heavy imagery. Real law enforcement or military experience a plus but not required. Half-day or evening shoot
-
Submissions Due:
10/31/2025
MEGAN AKINS (Supporting, Female, 20s–40s) Thomas’ sister. Deeply concerned and emotionally restrained. Her scenes are brief but pivotal in grounding the story with emotional weight and realism. Must be able to convey empathy and fear subtly
