Hazel's Shadow

Production Company
Spaghetti Squash Productions
Producer(s)
Nico Vega
Director(s)
AJ Jimenez
Casting Director(s): 
Marie-Rose Monabeka
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Film
Student Production
No
Compensation Details

This production is on a volunteer basis.

Audition Date(s)
November 2nd to November 18th
Audition Location
Online-only
Shoot / Performance Date(s)
December 2026 (Exact dates to be confirmed).
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Greater Vancouver
Submission Deadline
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Submission Instructions

Please use this link to access the sides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16-xGxUY65sF-__O5b85CGLRI2Hyk7ms5/view?u...

If you are auditioning for:
- Hazel
- Riva
- Breanna
- Morgan
Please read for "Hazel."

If you are auditioning for:
- Kelly
- Jen
- Diva
Please read for "Kelly."

Email your submissions to marierose12334@gmail.com using an online drive or transfer system such as Google, OneDrive or WeTransfer to send your audition tape.

Please submit before 11:59 on November 14th, 2026.

Project Synopsis
During an average school day, 17 year old Hazel and her classmates are hit with a lockdown amidst a zombie apocalypse. As zombies close in on the school, Hazel starts to see more ghosts of their victims, and is terrified that her younger sister Kelly might be in danger.
Additional Information & Safety Protocols: 

The film will include horror content such as SFX makeup and fake blood.

This film is for the Shelf to Screen Fest.

Character 1
Hazel
Age
16
Gender
Female
Description
Hazel (17, open ethnicity), a plus sized youth, has had the ability to see ghosts her entire life but has told no one. Not even her little sister, Kelly. She cares deeply for her family so she keeps them from this secret she’s had. Introverted and shy, Hazel still tries her best to be courageous.
Character 2
Kelly
Age
15
Gender
Female
Description
Kelly (15, open ethnicity), is a nervous younger sister to Hazel. She wants to be brave and strong like her sister, often seeing her older sister as a moral compass.
Character 3
Riva
Age
17
Gender
Female
Description
Riva (17, black), is Hazel's strong-hearted friend. She takes action when her friend is in need and is fearless in a crisis.
Character 4
Jen
Age
16
Gender
Female
Description
Jen (15), is a curious student who is very outspoken with her thoughts.
Character 5
Di
Age
16
Gender
Female
Description
Di (15), is Kelly's close friend. She is observant, often noticing what others don't, and very sentimental.
Additional Characters

Breanna (17): Breanna, is a curious cell-phone obsessed student. She's always researching and to find out the latest news and refuses to be out of the loop.

Morgan (17): Morgan is one of many curious students amongst her classmates. She's always one to diffuse a stressful situation for the sake of her friends and herself.

Principal (V.O.): The principal is a voice-only role who cares for the safety of their students