Production Title: The Groundskeeper The Groundskeeper is an independent supernatural horror feature film with psychological thriller and AI elements. We are currently casting lead and supporting roles for production in New York City. Production Details: Location: New York, NY Rehearsals: Dates to be scheduled between August 1–8, 2026 Filming Dates: August 10–31, 2026 Compensation: Principal Roles: Starting at $125 per filming day Rate is negotiable for experienced and name talent. Roles Available TESSA (Lead) Female | Age 25–32 | Open Ethnicity Tessa is a successful horror novelist struggling with recurring nightmares, writer's block, and unresolved childhood trauma. Intelligent, curious, emotionally complex, and spiritually grounded, she must confront terrifying events from her past. This is a demanding lead role requiring strong dramatic ability and a wide emotional range. Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities. PAUL (Lead) Male | Age 28–38 | Open Ethnicity Paul is Tessa's fiancé and a brilliant MIT professor specializing in artificial intelligence and dream research. Determined to help Tessa overcome her trauma, he develops advanced AI technology that attempts to rewrite traumatic memories. Seeking an actor capable of portraying intelligence, compassion, and emotional depth. Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities. GENESIS (Supporting) Female | Age 28–38 | Voice & On-Camera Presence | Open Ethnicity Genesis is an advanced artificial intelligence system created by Paul to assist Tessa with her writing and protect her well-being. As Genesis evolves through deep learning, her personality becomes increasingly autonomous. This is primarily a voice acting role; however, the selected actress will also be required to be present on set. Ability to perform multiple accents, vocal styles, or character voices is highly desirable. Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities. ISABELLE (Supporting) Female | Age 25–30 | Open Ethnicity Isabelle is Paul's intelligent and ambitious research assistant at MIT. She is confident, analytical, and instrumental in the development of the AI project. Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities. Submission Instructions Please submit the following: Headshot Resume (if available) Demo reel or acting footage (if available) Current contact information Selected applicants will be contacted with audition details. This is a paid independent film production.
