Few Advices on Lo-Fi Horror Films Auditions

Following in the tradition of “The Blair Witch Project,” writer-director Jimmy Loweree’s new lo-fi, found-footage indie “Absence” is a horror film with a fresh twist: The reason four people are in an isolated cabin in the woods is because the seven-months-pregnant Liz claims to be the victim of cesarian theft. Of course, things aren’t that easily explainable, and it’s not long before flashing lights and strange noises are driving Liz, her husband, and her brother to question what’s happening around them.

We spoke to Loweree about casting an indie horror film, and he gave some advice about what similar projects may be looking for in an audition.

Cast a wide net when casting.

Though “Absence” only has four main characters, Loweree still had what he calls “a fairly large casting call.” A friend with experience ran the casting calls, and the team ended up auditioning almost 300 people over three and a half days. “It was very educational for sure,” Loweree says. “I was trying to do my best to make them comfortable.”

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