Dark Soul River
Feature Film by Vijay M. Rajan
On the eve of his execution, a notorious serial killer says he’s ready to confess where he hid the bodies of his undiscovered victims. There’s only one catch. He insists he’ll speak only to the estranged brother of his final victim. Now, Saarathi, a devout Hindu Indian who came to America only to perform the last rites for his sister’s soul, must prepare to unearth shattering, horrifying truths in this uncomfortably intimate confrontation with evil.
tonal info
character breakdown (these roles are voice over only)
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Melissa Matheson - Caucasian, Must sound 70+, Woman - Will be recording the heartbreaking final recording left by one of the murder victims for her twin brother. Is meant to be an elderly woman, 70s or older. Emotional, pain-stricken lines.
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Rate: $30 per hour.
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Saarathi's Father - South Asian, 50s+, Man, Must Be Fluent in Tamil - A powerful man of strong convictions and presence. Willing to consider Chicago actors who have their own recording equipment. If in Champaign, recording will be done by production. Fluency and comfort in Tamil critical.
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Rate: $50 per hour.
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Reporter #1 - Any Ethnicity, 40s+ - An older more seasoned television news reporter. Must sound professional, articulate, and contemporary.
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Rate: $30 per hour.
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Reporter #2 - Any Ethnicity, 20-50 - A younger in-the-field television news correspondent. Must sound professional, articulate, and contemporary.
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Rate: $30 per hour.
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Reporter #3 - Any Ethnicity, Any Age - An in-studio television news reporter. Must sound professional, articulate, and contemporary.
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Rate: $30 per hour.
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Criminologist - Any Ethnicity, 30s+ - An FBI criminologist heard on a lecture discussing the nature of psychopaths. Must sound experienced, methodical, and precise.
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Rate: $30 per hour.
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AUDITION INFO
All of these roles are VO only. Recording in Central Illinois. Due before 5:00pm on 10/27/25.
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Slate: Please tell us your name, union status and if you're able to work as a local hire in Champaign, IL for the recording on an agreed upon date.
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Audition: Record the lines for the character you are submitting for. Please feel free to submit for more than one character if you can do different kinds of voices. You may even be more than one reporter.
PROJECT INFO
BREAKDOWN
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​Project Name: DARK SOUL RIVER
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Synopsis: On the eve of his execution, a notorious serial killer says he’s ready to confess where he hid the bodies of his undiscovered victims. There’s only one catch. He insists he’ll speak only to the estranged brother of his final victim. Now, Saarathi, a devout Hindu Indian who came to America only to perform the last rites for his sister’s soul, must prepare to unearth shattering, horrifying truths in this uncomfortably intimate confrontation with evil.
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Project Type: Feature Film
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Union Status: SAG (ultra low budget)
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Rate: Varies by Role
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See Role Description
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Writer: Vijay M. Rajan
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Director: Vijay M. Rajan
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Audition Date: Due Before 5:00pm on 10/27/25
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Recording Dates: Scheduled at mutual convenience
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Travel Dates: None - Travel not available on this project
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Location: Champaign, IL. Talent must be willing and able to get themselves to Champaign, IL for the recording or have their own professional-grade recording equipment to record from home (with notes from the director provided over Zoom). We cannot cover travel or lodging on this production.
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