Casting Call: The Keeper
A web-series proof of concept
In a void where stories go to die, the trapped Keeper is forced to give lost dreams one last chance to be seen, heard, and remembered.
The Keeper
A strange “maybe-not-human?” being. Sarcastic. They exist in the void, always sitting in their chair.
Actor notes: Your audition should include a chair; consider it an extension of the Keeper. Props are a-ok. The Keeper is written as a smoker, but we can add it in post if necessary.
Time Commitment:
Filming - 1 day
Caroline
Female-presenting, any age. An outbound call center worker who's convinced she's going to die. We get to see her die on screen… a lot.
Actor notes: Experience with stage/screen falls is preferred. Half of the role’s speaking is done via voice-over. Balance customer service voice with the existential dread that comes from being in customer service.
Time Commitment:
Filming - TBD ~4 days
Voice-over - 1 day
Doug
Any gender, any age. Caroline's coworker, a realistic fuddy-duddy. The most standard office-worker.
Actor notes: Half of the role’s speaking is done via voice-over.
Time Commitment:
Filming - TBD ~2 days
Voice-over - 1 day
Self-Tape Requirements
Camera: Use a good quality camera, such as a smartphone with a high-resolution camera (1080p or 4K). Ensure it's steady, using a tripod or stable surface.
Lighting: Find a well-lit area, preferably with natural light. Avoid strong shadows on your face.
Audio: Clear audio is essential. Record in a quiet space with minimal background noise. Consider using an external microphone for better sound quality.
Background: Use a neutral, plain background that doesn't distract from your performance.
Frame: Frame yourself from the belly or chest up, with your head near the top of the frame. Ensure there's enough headroom and space on both sides of your shoulders. For the Keeper, feel free to have a wider frame.
Slate: State your name, height, and role(s) you’re auditioning for at the beginning of your tape.
Submission Details:
Prepare your self-tape using the provided character descriptions and guidelines.
Choose which role you’d like to audition for. You’re welcome to choose more than one, but if you do so, please slate each character clearly in a single audition video.
Upload your self-tape to your YouTube account as an unlisted video. This means that it won't appear in search results or on your channel but can still be viewed via a direct link.
Title your video with your name and the character you're auditioning for (e.g., "Jane Doe – Keeper Audition"). In the video description, include your contact information (email/phone) and any additional details you'd like to share.
Make sure the video is set to "Unlisted" under privacy settings. This ensures that only those with the direct link can access it.
After uploading, copy the video's URL (web address) from your browser's address bar.
Paste the YouTube video link in the submission form below.
Include in the body of the email what your availability will be between April 16th and April 27th for rehearsals and filming.
Before submitting, double-check that the link works correctly by opening it in an incognito or private browsing window to ensure it's accessible via the provided URL.
Be sure to submit your audition tape before the closing date, April 13th, 2025.