No Escape

Production Company
Violent Dream Productions
Producer(s)
Cat McGerrigle, Devin Kyle
Director(s)
Cat McGerrigle
Casting Director(s): 
Cat McGerrigle
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Film
Student Production
No
Compensation Details

This is a volunteer project, will provide footage for demo reels. Meals provided. Can negotiate some compensation for travel.

Shoot / Performance Date(s)
August 30
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Abbotsford
Submission Deadline
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Submission Instructions

Please email violentdreamproductions@gmail.com your Headshot, Resume, and Demo reel (if available).

Project Synopsis
Horror short film. Possession and home invasion Our main character Lily is being stalked and toyed with by three masked characters while she is home alone. The masked characters are met with a surprise when things start to take an even darker turn when they enter the house.
Additional Information & Safety Protocols: 

Must be ok with some prosthetics and make up. Including fake blood.

Character 1
Lily
Age
20-25
Gender
Female
Description
Medium build with either black or red hair. Can be natural or coloured hair. Lily is a strong willed, but quiet young woman in college living with her parents. She has a few good friends and is well liked by people. She is not afraid to stick up for herself or others, which has created some tension.
Character 2
Greg
Age
20-25
Gender
Male
Description
Open ethnicity. Athletic build. The “brains” of the operation. He has a bit of a cocky attitude and doesn’t show weakness easily. Is a guy’s guy, but can still be compassionate.
Character 3
Paul
Age
20-25
Gender
Male
Description
Open ethnicity. Athletic build. Has a crush on Lily. He is kind with “golden retriever energy” but still likes hanging out with the guys. Is conflicted about what they are doing.