Murder for Dummies

Production Company
Vancouver Film School
Producer(s)
Piña Cisneros
Director(s)
Zowee Mydonick
Casting Director(s): 
Piña Cisneros
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Film
Student Production
Yes
Compensation Details

Exposure, connections with a full program of students and hungry filmmakers, and a chance at a unique role.

Audition Date(s)
Wednesday, March 26th
Audition Location
Vancouver Film School
Shoot / Performance Date(s)
April 5th-6th
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Vancouver
Submission Deadline
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Submission Instructions

Please submit self-tapes to fp221pina@vfs.com before the 23rd, callbacks and in-person auditions will take place on the 26th.

Project Synopsis
Jeff Bundy aspires to be like his favourite serial killer, "The Stitcher", so he reports what is about to be his first kill to his lacking fan base through video documentation on his 90's camcorder. His first attempt fails as the victim wakes up, but he's willing to help Jeff learn better techniques to murder as he happens to be well-known crime novelist, Owen Scriven. While following Owen's instructions, Jeff unknowingly causes an accident that brutally kills Owen; the next day it is announced on the news that "The Stitcher" has been identified as Owen Scriven and has finally been found dead, making Jeff Bundy a local hero.
Additional Information & Safety Protocols: 

No stunts or intimacy

Character 1
Jeff Bundy
Age
25-35
Gender
Male
Description
An absent-minded but eager man who yearns to become the next "wanted" killer. He shares his research influencer-style through camcorder footage as his alter ego "The Night Owl". He tries to keep his identity serious, but frequently breaks during moments of panic.
Character 2
Owen Scriven
Age
40-55
Gender
Male
Description
A 'battle-scarred', nonchalant well-liked surgeon full time, and arrogant serial killer on the side. He is known to the public as "The Stitcher", who dismembers his victims and sews their limbs back rearranged. While confined to a tabletop, Owen pretends to be a victim while also losing himself to his psychotic passion.