Type

Voiceover

Location

Greater London

Content

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Casting for "When The Forest Watches," a six-part folk horror audio drama by Flame Tree Publishing is underway. This chilling supernatural series centers on a documentary team venturing into Bastar, India to investigate an ancient spiritual practice. As their journey unfolds, they encounter unnerving phenomena, blurring the line between observer and participant.

➡️ We are looking for actors who can deliver authentic, natural performances across various roles in this engaging audio experience.

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Dates

10 April for in person callback in London SW15.
Records 8-10 May in-person studio recording in London W11.

Apply By

17:00 - 29th March 2026

Roles

Maya Sharma / Young Maya

Female Only 25 - 35

Eleanor ‘Ellie’ Blackwood

Female Only 30 - 40

Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Winters (Primary) / Child Witness (Secondary)

Female Only 25 - 35

James Bennett (Primary) / BFI Curator (Secondary)

Male Only 25 - 35

Kavi Nath / Van Dev / Driver

Non-Binary Only 30 - 60

Roles Details

Title

Kavi Nath / Van Dev / Driver

Content

Accent: Indian / Standard English / Regional UK
Note: Particularly interested in performers with Indian heritage or strong cultural ties.
Kavi Nath is the elder and ritual guide of the forest community. A calm, grounded presence with deep familiarity of the forces at play. He speaks with quiet authority and lived understanding.
Van Dev is an ancient forest consciousness. Not a villain, but a vast intelligence embodying memory, ecology, and time. Its voice is measured, restrained, and carries the weight of centuries.
Performance Note (Dual Role)
Kavi Nath is human - warm, grounded, and natural in rhythm.
Van Dev is vast - slower, more deliberate, and removed from human emotional cadence.
Doubling: Driver

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Salary

Estimated 3 days of work Total: £450

Ethnicities

Asian - Indian, Asian - Pakistani, Asian - Bangladeshi

Gender

Non-Binary Only

Age

30 - 60