Brother's Keeper

Production Company
Vulture FIlms
Producer(s)
Marie Picard, Christian Lagasse
Director(s)
Hira Vin
Casting Director(s): 
Christian Lagasse
Union Status
UBCP/ACTRA or Equivalent
Project Type
Film
Student Production
No
Compensation Details

Volunteer

Shoot / Performance Date(s)
June 15th. + Possible Pickup Day between June 16th-18th
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Vancouver & Fraser Valley
Submission Deadline
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Submission Instructions

Please submit a headshot, resume, and demo reel (if available) to info@vulture-films.com

Project Synopsis
TWO BROTHERS, SEPARATED BY FAMILY POLITICS, CLING TO ONE ANOTHER THROUGH A LIFE OF ISOLATION YORAH, THE YOUNGER BROTHER, IS HIDDEN AWAY IN A BASEMENT WHERE VILLAGERS PAY THE FAMILY TO WITNESS HIS MYSTERIOUS HEALING ABILITIES, WHILE FESSEN HAS SPENT HIS LIFE CARING FOR HIM IN SECRECY. THEIR QUIET EXISTENCE IS DISRUPTED WHEN A MESSENGER FROM THE LORD'S LAND ARRIVES WITH AN OFFER TO PURCHASE YORAH FROM THE FAMILY. WHAT WAS ONCE A PEACEFUL EXISTENCE FOR FESSEN BEGINS TO FRACTURE, FORCING HIM TO CONFRONT THE TRUE MEANING OF HIS BROTHER'S LIFE-AND HOW HIS DEEPEST FEARS MANIFEST IN PLACES HE CANNOT ESCAPE.
Additional Information & Safety Protocols: 

A pitch production for a horror short. Cast will be required to speak a foreign language (coaching will be provided)
The shoot will be within a barn environment (potential exposure to goats, lambs. hay etc)
One day shoot (June 15 2026) with potential for a second day pickup (June 16-June 18 TBD)
SFX Stage blood may be used on cast.

Character 1
Fessen
Age
12
Gender
Male
Description
Role: Emotional anchor / audience surrogate Older brother of Yorah Observant, quiet, internal Habit-driven, almost ritualistic in his daily life. Fearful of his parents, Obedient until Yorah is threatened. Appearance: Caucasian, thin, tall
Character 2
Yorah
Age
9
Gender
Male
Description
Role: Mythic object, catalyst Younger brother of Fessen Otherwordly calm, intelligent, soft spoken Ancient within youthful vessel. Fearful only of being away from Fessen, Locked out of reach but present for Fessen. Appearance: Caucasian, thin, small
Character 3
Witch
Age
30+
Gender
Female
Description
Role: A disturbed woman desperate to meet Yorah. Luring the boys from their home. Agile, animalistic in their pursuit, yet feminine and unassuming at first glance. Appearance: Caucasian, Female presenting, strong
Character 4
Visitor
Age
40+
Gender
Male
Description
Role: An intrusive individual who arrives unannounced; Visitor from the village, looking to witness Yorah. Ominous, tall, threateningly quiet and subdued Appearance: Caucasian, Male, thin, tall