Unorthodox – Found Footage: Lauren Hayes is a raw, emotionally intense short film that blends found footage realism with psychological horror and post-apocalyptic tension. Told entirely through the lens of Lauren’s personal camera and military surveillance footage, the film captures an unflinching look at abuse, mental health, survival, and the human cost of collapsing systems.

Combining intimate character study with moments of explosive action and dread, the film culminates in a high-stakes rescue mission, where soldiers race against time to save Lauren from a deranged captor. This is a brutal, honest, and gripping short that pushes boundaries and speaks to the strength of survivors.

What do we offer?
A challenging role with a lot of substantive depth and room for intense acting.
Professional production environment with a passionate and experienced crew.
Catering on set (food, snacks & drinks during shooting days).
Travel expenses reimbursement (if applicable).
Festival opportunities: The film will be submitted to (inter)national film festivals – great visibility as an actor.
Safe working environment: We work respectfully and professionally, especially around sensitive scenes. Intimate or physically intense scenes are discussed in advance and safely supervised.

Type
semi-professionele productie

Location
Hoorn

Description
Charismatic on the surface, but able to play dark, controlling and aggressive layers with credibility and nuance. The role contains intense, emotionally heavy scenes that require physical and psychological conviction.
Plays Lauren's boyfriend: initially charming, but develops into a menacing and ultimately violent presence.
Actor must have strong dramatic and improvisational skills.
Be comfortable with physical acting (such as arguments and a fight scene – everything is done safely and in consultation of course).
Experience with dark or psychological roles is a plus.

Language requirements
English (neutral accent or American)

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