The Curse Of Contempt

Production Company
FlameWheel Films
Director(s)
Evan Stanich
Casting Director(s): 
Evan Stanich
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Film
Student Production
No
Compensation Details

unpaid/volunteer

Audition Date(s)
2026-11-23
Audition Location
Vancouver/Online
Shoot / Performance Date(s)
early december (availibility based)
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
vancouver island
Submission Deadline
Monday, November 16, 2026
Submission Instructions

submit all necessary information (headshots, resume and demo reel) to flamewheelfilms@gmail.com | subject line: The Curse of Contempt_FULLNAME

OPEN TO UBCP MEMBERS (ULB)

applicants chosen for a self-tape will be contacted via email, an in-person callback session will occur after November 22nd during the week of November 23rd. the shoot date is tentative due to lining up everyone's availability.

Project Synopsis
A cave on the oceanfront is home to spirits who frown upon those that walk through life with anger. Tia doesn't believe it to be true, so Lilith takes Tia to see it for herself.
Additional Information & Safety Protocols: 

we will be travelling via ferry for the shoot (it will be approximately a 10 hour day incl. travel).
submissions are open to all actors (non-union and union members) (i would be happy to go the ULB route)
This project is meant for the Shelf to Screen Fest. A local competition where filmmakers are matched with authors to develop their short stories. It may be considered for other festivals upon release. The date for the screening is February 20th, 2027

Character 1
Tia
Age
20-30
Gender
Female
Description
Restless and cynical, driven by her temper. Tia believes her Grandmother tells a fake story about the infamous cave. She has to see it for herself. In a last ditch effort, she makes a deal with the mysterious Lilith.
Character 2
Lilith
Age
25-35
Gender
Female
Description
Introverted and calculated. To be a lone ranger is to be peaceful. Lilith wears a mask and lives within her own walls. Upon hearing Tia knows something about her personal life, she must show her the cave to ease her mind.