“The Littlest Cthulhuist” Short Film Casting Call – Austin, TX

The Littlest Cthulhuist

Producer(s): John Hidalgo
Director(s): John Hidalgo

Synopsis: The Littlest Cthulhuist is a horror comedy short film that will be shot in mock documentary format. The film follows Lillian and her mother, Erica, as they wrestle with the discrimination they face in the public school system and their unique way of handling the situation.

Length: Under 15 minutes
Type: Narrative Horror
Format: HD Video

Shooting Locations: Austin

Meals Provided for Shoots Exceeding 6 Hours: YES

Casting Call

We will be looking for actors for the following parts:

Elementary School Children
12 available parts
Some speaking roles
All genders
Approximately age 7
Would like to have children who represent different ethnicities and religious backgrounds

Parents
20 available parts
Some speaking roles
All genders
Mid 20s to early 40s
Would like to have people who represent different ethnicities and religious backgrounds

Cthulhu’s Witnesses
Any age, gender or ethnicity
While not required, if possible, please show up dressed as a Cthulhu’s Witness. For a reference, please see the Cthulhu’s Witnesses short film at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO1s_wNm2Ac .

Average Person on the Street
Any age, gender or ethnicity

Audition Format
If auditioning for the the parts of the elementary school children, the parents or the teacher, the audition will be a reading from the script. The script can be found at http://thelittlestcthulhuist.com/thelittlestcthulhuistthirddraft11oct14.pdf .

If auditioning for either a Cthulhu’s Witness or an Average Person on the Street, the audition will be an improv format. Cthulhu’s Witnesses will be asked about their experience being a Cthulhu’s Witness and how it has impacted their life. An Average Person on the Street will be asked what they think of the whole Cthulhu thing after being approached by a Cthulhu’s Witness. There will also be an improv section where a Cthulhu’s Witness and an Average person on the street meet and interact.