AARON SINCLAIR FILM LTD.
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Gothic Pop Music Video
PAID.
Submission Deadline September 8, 2026.
The Mourner.
Woman, Considering All Ages, Just want the right fit!
Nonunion. Must be able to work as local in Saskatchewan, we are not able to provide travel compensation.
The Mourner is hell-bent on dragging The Apparition back to her old life, whether she wants to go. The Mourner is powerful and dignified but holds a dark secret. At times she maintains the illusion but in the end her desperation rises to the surface.
You must be available All Day September 19th.
Location TBD, Near Regina, SK.
Please submit the following to aaron@aaronsinclairfim.com:
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Headshot
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Measurements
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Applicable Experience
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Agent or Self-Represented
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Confirm availability
an interactive prairie horror.
GHOST IN THE LENS
ghost in the lens. interactive.
PAID.
Submission Deadline September 21, 2026
Shooting in Early October over the course of Four Days.
Location TBD (Near Regina, SK). Must be able to work as local in Saskatchewan, we are not able to provide travel compensation.
A supernatural horror taking place during a photographer and model's editorial shoot at an abandoned farm yard. Liv and Hannah are haunted by a dark presence during their creative shoot, which only intensifies as their project bleeds into the night.
Please send a self tape on an unlisted Youtube Link to aaron@aaronsinclairfilm.com.
In the body of the email please include the following:
Name
Role(s) applying for
General Availability for Early October
Name of Agent or if Self Represented
Union Status
In the tape please tell us:
Applicable acting or film experience.
Why you are interested in the role.
Your favourite horror movie.
Perform the sides for the character(s) you are applying for. (Available below each character description).
ROLES
LIV
Woman, 21-30, model known for her unique look.
Professional model who has worked overseas throughout her career but has returned to her prairie roots to be with her family. Liv is cool and unphased and has a preference for art that is created for the sake of art, generally feeling that money ruins everything it touches. She puts Hannah on a pedestal, despite having an arguably more successful career.
SIDES
Scene 1:
Int. Main Room
Liv builds up some courage.
LIV
Hannah is that you??
The figure shakes it's head 'no'. The material moves back and forth.
LIV
Did you used to live here?
The figure sharply looks toward Liv.
LIV
Do you still live here?
The figure nods once.
LIV
Have you seen my friend Hannah?
The figure makes no sound, no motion.
LIV
I promise, we won't stay, we'll leave your home right away
The shrieks violently toward Liv, a wind blows toward her as she shelters herself.
LIV
Ok. That's not what you want.
The figure slowly shakes it's head 'no'.
LIV
You...want us to stay.
The figure lifts it's head toward Liv. Suddenly the veil falls flat to the ground as though there was nothing there.
LIV
Ok, the ghost lady wants us to stay.
Just then the small hand of the Daughter grabs Liv's hand. She screams and pulls it away.
LIV
Hannah! Where are you??
Scene 2:
Int. Main Room - Night
Liv smiles listening to the artist speak.
Hannah
What about you? You were modelling in Italy, France, everywhere. Why did you come back?
Liv
My mom got sick. A lot of people thought I was crazy for coming back but I don't know, she was everything to me.
Hannah smiles sympathetically at Liv.
Hannah
I was watching you blow up on instagram back here. I was pissed that we never shot before you left.
Liv
Well I always wanted to shoot with you too. I always felt like you were doing something real.
Hannah smiles again, flattered.
Liv
So what's the surprise for the next shot?
Hannah
Oh yeah!
Hannah reaches into her vehicle and pulls out the box from earlier and hands it to Liv.
Hannah
It's an old Petzval lens that I've had fitted for my camera.
Liv opens the box and finds an antique brass lens in the box.
Liv
Ooh my god! This is so cool!
Hannah
Yeah, it makes this crazy swirly effect.
Liv
You are always doing the coolest shit.
HANNAH
Woman, 23-33, professional photographer based in the city.
Hannah has done all kinds of photography work locally but has only recently started to see international success by fusing abandoned prairie settings with an editorial fashion edge. Hannah gets bored easily and will jump into an adventure without thinking. She is a little bit insecure about her art but is becoming more confident as her work is validated beyond her local reach.
SIDES
EXT. PARKING SPOT - NIGHT
Hannah cooks some food on a small propane BBQ. Liv is bundled up in a blanket sitting on a lawn chair.
Liv
So, how did you get started doing fashion shoots in the middle of nowhere?
Hannah
Well, I grew up in a small town. I used to party in yards like this every weekend. Started bringing disposable cameras with me.
Liv
That's a vibe.
Hannah
Then I moved to the city. Shot weddings, families, prom photos, tried to get into studio work and street style but my stuff just looked like everyone else.
Liv
I know plenty of photographers stuck in that loop.
Hannah
Well one day I was back home driving around with my cousin and we stopped to check out one of our party spots that had collapsed. I had my camera with me, starting snapping, and I couldn't believe what I was getting.
Liv
I think I know those photos.
Hannah
There's just something about these places. There was so much life in them at one time. Sometimes I think coming back here with a creative spirit taps me in to a certain kind of magic. Like it all comes to life again.
Liv smiles listening to the artist speak.
Scene 2:
Int. Main Room - Night
Liv steps toward the figure in the middle of the room.
LIV
Hannah? Is that you?
Liv takes another step closer and starts to reach her hand out toward the veil.
LIV
Hannah please, this is so fucked up, let's just get out of here.
There is a stifled scream from beneath the veil. A wind blows in from the missing window.
Liv slowly reaches toward the veil, terrified of what she will find. Finally she grabs the veil and slowly pulls it up to reveal Hannah under the veil with a rope in her mouth and tears coming from her eyes. Her hands are tied behind her back.
Liv throws the veil away and helps Hannah loosen her bonds.
LIV
What the fuck Hannah!
As the gag is loosened Hannah takes in some deep breaths. Hannah finally looks Liv in the eye.
Hannah
Let's get the fuck out of here!
Just as Hannah gets to her feet the door slams shut. The room comes alive as things start to shake and swirl around them. The room screams at them, voices of both Mother and Daughter come from every direction.
MOTHER
Woman, 35-50. Ghost.
Mother is a grieving spirit, haunting her home as she mourns the death of her young child. Mother is protective and powerful. This leads her down a dark path both in life and after it.
SIDES (Mother)
Scene 1:
Int. Main Room
Liv builds up some courage to interact with the veiled figure in the middle of the room.
LIV
Hannah is that you??
Mother shakes her head 'no'. The material moves back and forth.
LIV
Did you used to live here?
Mother sharply looks toward Liv.
LIV
Do you still live here?
The figure nods once.
LIV
Have you seen my friend Hannah?
Mother makes no sound, no motion.
LIV
I promise, we won't stay, we'll leave your home right away
Mother shrieks violently toward Liv, a wind blows toward her as she shelters herself.
LIV
Ok. That's not what you want.
The figure slowly shakes it's head 'no'.
LIV
You...want us to stay.
The figure lifts it's head toward Liv. Suddenly the veil falls flat to the ground as though there was nothing there.
LIV
Ok, the ghost lady wants us to stay.
Just then the small hand of the Daughter grabs Liv's hand. She screams and pulls it away.
DAUGHTER
Girl, 7-12. Ghost.
Daughter is also a lost spirit roaming the afterlife. She died tragically and now spends her afterlife reaching out to the living through games and mischief.
SIDES
INT. Main Room
Daughter skips around in a circle, playing with a toy butterfly on a string. She sings a nursery rhyme while doing so.
DAUGHTER
Ring around the rosie
A pocket full of posies
Ah shoo, ah shoo,
We all fall down.
Daughter drops the toy to the ground on the last line of the song.
FARMER
Man, 35-55.
Knows these back roads better than anybody, just trying to give directions.
SIDES
Ext. Grid Road
Hannah takes a look back at Liv who also caught the condescending tone of the Farmer. Hannah takes a breath and decides to ask for help anyway.
Hannah
Yeah we're actually just looking for the old Kaminski place.
Farmer
Kaminski??
The Farmer gives them a confused look.
Hannah
Yeah, we have permission from the owners and everything.
Farmer
The Kaminski's are all dead.
Liv looks at Hannah, uncertain about this information.
Hannah
Right but we talked to the RM..
Farmer
The RM might have the deed to the land but they are not the owners.
The Farmer doesn't break his serious gaze. Hannah is unsure of what to say. She looks back at Liv who has her guard up, unimpressed by the conversation so far.
Finally the Farmer relents.
Farmer
You're going to take a left 5 miles up that way. It's another couple miles up that road but it's the first yard on the left. You'll know it when you see it.
Hannah
Ok thanks!
Hannah looks back at Liv who has softened her expression.
Liv
Ya, thanks.
Farmer
Hey, be careful out there.
A moment lingers as Hannah and Liv brace for a warning.
Farmer
You never know what you'll find. Nails, broken glass, wildlife.
The Farmer has a far away thought, like there is one more thing he wants to list, but doesn't.
Hannah and Liv look at each other one more time.
NEW TO THIS? NO PROBLEM.
HERE ARE SOME SELF-TAPE TIPS
when i lost you - short film
Poetic, reflective, voice-over type short. Aiming to be less than 90 seconds so it can be posted on social media. Jo reflects on passing moments near the end of his relationship with Cassidy - trying to decipher exactly when it was that he lost his love. A reflective, moody and aesthetic film that is simple but effective. Feel to free to apply as a couple if applicable.
No budget, a small honorarium will be available, nonunion.
JO
Male, 25-32.
Jo is kind and caring and interested in building a healthy and mature relationship. He cares about quality time spent with his partner. He likes to keep a clean, comfortable, safe home. He is sophisticated but in a homey and grounded kind of way.
CASSIDY
Male, 25-32.
Cassidy is fun and energetic and outgoing. He is a little bit messy and indecisive. He likes to be the center of attention and enjoys being around Jo because he likes to give him attention.
As these roles are a romantically involved couple - there is a general sense of closeness & intimacy in the film (laying together, holding hands, touching an arm or shoulder etc). Our priority is always to create a safe environment for cast and crew.
TO APPLY:
Please send your self-tape via an unlisted youtube link to aaron@aaronsinclairfilm.com
Please answer the following in the body of the email:
Name:
Age: (over 18 only please)
Representation: (If yes, who?)
Do you want to self-identify as a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community? (Optional. It is important to us to bring authentic voices and perspectives to these roles.)
In the self-tape:
Name:
Age:
Representation:
Why are you interested in this role?
What aspects of the character are you drawn to?
What acting and film experience do you have?
What's your favorite season?
What's your favorite film you've seen recently?
If applying for Jo, please see sides below.
JO SIDES:
Jo: I'm not sure when I lost you. I know that it happened slowly but at one point in time you were mine and I was yours. And then somewhere down the road, that was no longer true.