REFINERY FILMS PRESENTS: RIVERLIGHT
Refinery Films is casting for RIVERLIGHT, a gripping cosmic horror feature film shooting in Northwestern Illinois for 14 days in late summer.
Synopsis:
A father, ostracized by his community after the mysterious disappearance of his family 20 years ago, faces his haunting past when a shocking new UFO sighting disrupts his small Mississippi River town. As secrets unravel, reality itself comes into question.
- Genre: Cosmic Horror
- Union Status: Non-Union
- Compensation: Paid roles
- Travel: Travel expenses not provided
- Lodging: Accommodations provided
- Craft Services: Meals provided
Looking for more auditions and casting calls in Illinois?
Roles Available:
Bledsoe Family
- Chauncey Bledsoe (6–10): Chris’s terminally ill daughter whose disappearance propels the story.
- Cloe Bledsoe (30s–40s): Chris’s protective wife, skeptical of his UFO claims.
- Tams Bledsoe (4–8): Chris’s youngest daughter.
Miller Family
- Marie Miller (16–20): Bold, curious teen determined to uncover the UFO mystery.
- Mary Anne Miller (30s–40s): Marie’s overworked and short-tempered mother.
- Lonney (40s–50s): Marie’s dismissive, crude, meth-using stepfather.
Sheriff’s Office
- Sheriff Drake (40s–50s): Grizzled sheriff tied to Chris’s past and current UFO events; Jake’s father.
High School
- Jake Harper (16–18): Controlling and confrontational jock, Marie’s boyfriend.
- Miss Sunder (30s–40s): Quirky school counselor with a shared love for goth culture.
- Dean Markle (50s–60s): Stern principal trying to manage UFO hysteria at school.
Monster Squad
- Josh (16–18): Supportive and occult-obsessed friend of Marie.
- Frog (16–18): Sarcastic skeptic intrigued by local mysteries.
- Gnarles (16–18): Kind, awkward, and humorous team member.
Town Characters
- Party Animal (Teens): Loud keg party attendee who mocks Chris.
- Jenny (Teens): Believes UFOs are biblical “end-times trumpets.”
- Tim/Timmy (Teens): Convinced UFOs are Chinese drones searching for nukes.
- Townsperson #1 (Adult): Skeptic mocking the sheriff during a town meeting.
- Townsperson #2 (Adult): Conspiracy theorist claiming to have touched Bigfoot.
Supporting Roles
- Doctor (40s–50s): Concerned family doctor delivering tough news.
- Cloe’s Dad (Butch) (60s–70s): Aggressive father confronting Chris about his missing family.
- News Reporter (30s–50s): Local anchor covering the mass UFO hysteria.
- Dock Boss (50s): Chris’s employer, whose night shift assignment affects Chris’s life.
How to Apply:
- Submit your resume, headshot, IMDb link, and/or reel to:
Magdalena Conway at refineryfilmscasting@gmail.com - Subject Line: RIVERLIGHT CASTING
Please include the role(s) you’re interested in within your email.