The Unseen

Production Company
Independent
Producer(s)
Oliver Seemann
Director(s)
Oliver Seemann
Casting Director(s): 
Oliver Seemann
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Film
Student Production
No
Compensation Details

200$ CAD per day (8hrs) per actor.

Shoot / Performance Date(s)
Saturday Nov30/Sunday Dec 1st./ Monday Dec 2nd (only Santino)
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Apartment on West Georgia St. Vancouver BC./ Richmond Dyke/ Commercial Drive
Submission Deadline
Friday, November 15, 2024
Submission Instructions

Please email your demo reel and resume to choli77@gmail.com. We will then send a short fragment of the script for a self-tape audition.

Project Synopsis
Santino visits his girlfriend Amanda and is shocked to find a giant, mysterious hole in the middle of her living room. Though Santino is terrified, Amanda dismisses it as unimportant, focusing instead on mundane things like making pizza. Santino’s anxiety grows as surreal events unfold around him, including a distorted hallway and shadowy figures. After a heated exchange, Amanda casually descends into the hole, leaving Santino stunned. Unable to cope, he leaves the apartment but returns days later, still drawn to the mysterious abyss. In the end, Santino surrenders to the unknown and follows Amanda into the darkness.
Character 1
Santino
Age
30's
Gender
Male
Description
Santino, a man in his 30s, is a serious and emotionally distant character, navigating both a strained relationship and an increasingly surreal situation. He avoids affection from his partner Amanda, signalling tension and dissatisfaction. When faced with the bizarre discovery of a giant, seemingly bottomless hole in Amanda’s apartment, Santino’s practical nature clashes with his mounting anxiety and confusion. Amanda’s casual dismissal of the hole intensifies his frustration, leading to a breaking point where he lashes out, overwhelmed by the absurdity of it all. Despite his fear, Santino ultimately descends into the abyss, leaving behind his watch—a symbol of time and control—suggesting a surrender to the unknown as he confronts the chaos head-on.
Character 2
Amanda
Age
30's
Gender
Female
Description
Amanda is a carefree and seemingly unbothered individual, who exhibits an unsettling calmness even in extreme, bizarre situations. She has a tendency to dismiss or downplay serious matters, focusing instead on trivial or mundane concerns, like making pizza or talking about gym water bottles. Her cheerful demeanor contrasts sharply with the growing tension around her, making her appear detached from reality. This detachment suggests either an inability to comprehend the gravity of the situation or a willful denial of it. Despite the surreal chaos surrounding her, Amanda remains oblivious, even as her boyfriend, Santino, spirals into panic. Her casual attitude, especially in the face of the inexplicable hole in her living room, heightens the story's eerie atmosphere, as it becomes unclear whether she is truly unaware or complicit in something darker.