Suspense Short Film: Young Male Actors

I’m shooting a tight, 1–2-minute suspense sequence that takes place in a quiet suburban neighborhood. The setup is simple: a group of 18- to 25-year-old guys—who can convincingly pass for high-school students—climb into a parked van. They have no idea where they’re headed. As the van pulls away, a colorless sleeping gas begins to fill the cabin. One after another, the boys nod off while dramatic music swells. Fade to black. End of story.

What I need from you
• 4–6 male performers within the stated age range, comfortable on camera and able to play the slow “passing-out” beats believably.
• A suburban exterior where the van can load up, plus interior coverage once we’re rolling.
• Access to (or the ability to source) a plain passenger van that reads realistically on screen.
• Basic production kit—HD camera, on-board or lav mics for incidental dialogue, and enough lighting to keep the cabin visible while we pump in the fog/smoke effect that will serve as the “gas.”
• Post-production: a clean edit with royalty-free dramatic score, color correction, and delivered in 1080p MP4. No AI or animated elements; this has to be practical, live-action footage.

I’m working with a total budget in the $100–$200 range, so please scale crew size and shoot time accordingly—think half-day, guerrilla style rather than a full studio setup.

Send a quick reel or sample performance, confirm you can secure the van and suburban location, and outline how you’d handle the fog effect safely. Looking forward to bringing this tense little scene to life!