
"Dark of your mind" is a short unpaid student psychological horror film which follows The story of Christopher Williams, who struggles with mental illness, and the demonic entity which feeds off of him. He meets his Friend Laura for coffee as support before his last session with his psychiatrist.
Characters:
[Christopher Williams] Male - Early 20s
just out of college, Christopher struggles to find a job due to his mental health, he is currently living off of the dole.
With a bubbly personality made to hide his suffering, Christopher has a soft demeanour despite the roughness of his life.
He "has" Schizoaffective disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and Anxiety Disorder.
[Laura] Female - Early 20s
Laura is Chris’s closest friend, who's known him since secondary school, she is the only person besides his therapist that has known what has been going on with him. She has been by his side through everything, has always struggled with how to help Chris but she tries her best.
Laura has a bubbly and loving personality with a stoic exterior.
[Gillian Owens] Female - 30 - 50 (age flexible)
Mature and soft-spoken. Gillian has been Chris’ psychiatrist for a long time and she has been through a long journey with his treatment. She keeps a professional relationship with Chris but has been concerned about him, she's happy now that she thinks Chris has made progress.
[Demon] Female - 20s
The demon has been latched on to Christopher since a young age, being the real cause of all of his perceived mental illnesses. She is tall and slender with fluid movements. She acts hostile towards Chris, speaking harshly towards him and even going as far to attack him.
Audition / Rehearsal / Production dates
Audition dates: December 28th & 29thShooting dates: Mid-Late January (Flexible)
Job payment
Unpaid – this is a collaboration opportunity - Unpaid student short film
Collaborations should create mutual benefit and are usually amateur, student or 'Time for Print' projects.
Male lead - Christopher
[Christopher Williams] Male - Early 20s just out of college, Christopher struggles to find a job due to his mental health, he is currently living off of the dole. With a bubbly personality made to hide his suffering, Christopher has a soft demeanour despite the roughness of his life. He "has" Schizoaffective disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and Anxiety Disorder.
Male, aged 18 to 25
Applications closed 30 December 2020.
Supporting actress - Demon
Female ~20s The demon has been latched on to Christopher since a young age, being the real cause of all of his perceived mental illnesses. She is tall and slender with fluid movements. She acts hostile towards Chris, speaking harshly towards him and even going as far to attack him.
Female, aged 18 to 25
Applications closed 30 December 2020.