The Archivists

Production Company
DHFX Studio
Producer(s)
Dallas Harvey
Director(s)
Dallas Harvey
Casting Director(s): 
Dallas Harvey
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Film
Student Production
No
Compensation Details

Volunteer

Shoot / Performance Date(s)
February 8th, 2025
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Vancouver, BC
Submission Deadline
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Submission Instructions

Email dallasharveyfx@gmail.com with your submission and contact information

Project Synopsis
A paranoid thug is hired to retrieve an ancient alien relic for a mysterious doctor, only to become host to a parasitic entity that blurs the line between science and unspeakable horror.
Additional Information & Safety Protocols: 

Talent must be OK with special effects makeup & prosthetics. No allergies to latex or other makeup products.

Character 1
DOCTOR SOLZHEIN
Age
40s–60s
Gender
Male
Description
Appearance: Tall, gaunt, with a commanding presence. Haunted, intense eyes that suggest years of obsession and moral compromise. His hands are tattooed with ancient symbols, and his blood-stained lab coat and surgical gloves give him the look of someone detached from the consequences of his experiments. Personality: Cold, calculating, and eerily calm under pressure. A man of science who has ventured too far into the unknown, driven by a need to control forces beyond human comprehension. Lacks empathy but is meticulous in his work. Skills/Traits: Highly intelligent, precise, and methodical. His voice should carry an air of authority and sinister intrigue.
Character 2
BARRY THE THUG
Age
30s–40s
Gender
Male
Description
Appearance: Rugged, with a rough, streetwise look. A mid-level thug whose paranoia and desperation are etched into his face. Muscular but slightly worn down, with dark circles under his eyes from lack of sleep. Personality: Suspicious and edgy, with a nervous energy that betrays his unease about the dangerous world he's involved in. Though resourceful and street-smart, he is not prepared for the horrors he encounters. Skills/Traits: Has a cautious demeanor but is driven by greed and duty to complete his mission. His transformation under into the alien entity will be visceral and physically intense.
Character 3
DOCTORS ASSISTANT
Age
20s–40s
Gender
Open
Description
Appearance: Average build, always masked and gloved, with their features mostly obscured. A quiet and efficient demeanor, their actions speak louder than their words. Personality: Practical and detached, with an undercurrent of nervousness when faced with the unknown. Loyal to Doctor Solzhein but uneasy about the work they’re involved in. Skills/Traits: Skilled in assisting with medical or experimental procedures. Their ability to maintain composure under stress is key, though their occasional slips into panic provide a human contrast to Solzhein’s coldness.
Character 4
THE AGENT
Age
30s–50s
Gender
Open
Description
Appearance: Mysterious and imposing, dressed in a dark suit. Personality: Silent and deliberate, with an aura of authority and danger. The agent conveys power through subtle movements and an unspoken understanding with Barry. Skills/Traits: Skilled in covert operations, appearing and disappearing with practiced ease. Their presence should evoke both fear and fascination.