Maya (lead role)

About the Job

Character Summary — Maya Body type - slim to athletic, for continuity with wardrobe and character design. Height - 5'6" - 5'11" Shoot timeframe - 1 Day/6-8 Hours Location : Bergen County, New Jersey Maya, 21, is an independent, grounded college student excited to move into her first off‑campus house. Her life unravels when she unknowingly triggers an ancient curse. As a demonic entity begins invading her dreams, Maya shifts from a bright, normal co‑ed into a young woman fighting a psychological war to maintain control of her own mind and body. Performance Requirements 1. Extreme Emotional Range: Transitions from everyday campus life to intense panic, dread, and deep psychological exhaustion. 2. Requires high-energy physical performance for sleep paralysis, thrashing, and nightmare sequences. This acting blends intense terror with elements of heightened sensuality and provocative physical movement, capturing the seductive yet horrifying nature of the entity's manipulation. Additionally, the role involves scenes of sensual self-touching (in lingerie). An Intimacy Director/Coordinator will be present to oversee all scenes involving sensuality. 3. Subtle Dissociation: Portrays eerie, quiet moments where the demonic entity briefly takes over her waking actions. Wardrobe & Content Disclosures 1. Revealing Wardrobe: Features surreal dream sequences requiring the actor to wear form-fitting attire and lingerie. 2. Simulated Vocal Intimacy: Requires vocal expressions of intimacy (moaning) during specific dream sequences. 3. Actor will handle their own makeup and wardrobe.