Welcome STRANGER,
TO House of Fatal.
a series of new queer thriller films / novel made here in Naarm (melbourne) Australia.
Starring: Jack stratton-smith, alexander lloyd, jen van epps, laura lattuada, kirby lunn, françois theurel + casting now
directed by: Jonathan zsofi.
produced by: cinéma aurore australe
a creative collective and cinematic universe.
Here, bold stories unravel across screen and page, led by the FATAL novel ‘glory that devours’ and its companion films Mutual and Brutal, culminating in FAtal; our full length feature.
We’re building mythic, queer, and psychologically charged worlds—where art meets obsession.
find more about our upcoming novel trilogy and films below - produced by cinéma aurore australe starring Jack stratton-smith & alex lloyd, directed by jonathan zsofi.
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Fatal: prologue — mutual
PROLOGUE ACT ONE OF THREE
NOW IN POST
ACT 1 OF THE PROLOGUE
WHEN A DIRECTOR IS thrown INTO A CHAOTIC ROMAN-DRAMA TV SHOW HE MUST decide between his career and a budding new romance.
now casting and crewing in Melbourne. block 2 shooting Jan 2026
new roles announced soon - feel free to send in your details below before we go live with these roles.
Scroll down for cast and crew roles currently available.
Fatal: prologue — mutual
PROLOGUE ACT ONE OF THREE
SHOOTING MAY 2026
ACT 2&3 OF THE PROLOGUE
WHEN A DIRECTOR IS thrown INTO A CHAOTIC ROMAN-DRAMA TV SHOW HE MUST decide between his career and a budding new romance.
now casting and crewing in Melbourne. block 3 shooting may 16-21 2026
new roles announced soon - feel free to send in your details below before we go live with these roles.
Scroll down for cast and crew roles currently available.
Fatal: the motion picture
(PROLOGUE NOW IN PRODUCTION)
LOVE. OBSESSION. MURDER.
WHEN A YOUNG DIRECTOR IS THRUST INTO DIRECTING A CHAOTIC ROMAN-DRAMA TV SHOW HE MUST LEARN TO PLAY THE GAME OR DIE TRYING.
NOW CASTING AND CREWING IN MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA.
SHOOTING HAS BEGUN ON THE PROLOGUE MUTUAL. TO APPLY FOR CAST OR CREW PLEASE APPLY FOR MUTUAL CREW OR CAST BELOW.
Fatal: Glory that devours
The novel — Book one of THREE
BOOK ONE OF THE EPIC TRILOGY.
A DARK, TWISTED QUEER THRILLER NOVEL SET BEHIND THE SCENES OF A ROMAN TV SHOW. CHAOTIC DRAMA ON-SCREEN MEETS LOVE AND LIES ON-SEt as the persuit of glory devours all.
available feb 2027
MUTAL (SHORT FILM PROLOGUE TO FATAL)
CAST + CREW CALL APPLICATION FORM
SELF-TAPE UPLOAD
UN-SOLICITED SELFTAPES WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.
CAST CALL
role: featured extras
open gender, open ages.
We’re seeking featured extras to appear in key scenes of BRUTAL.
Roles include:
Roman Senators (costume scene, on-set environment)
On-set crew within the fictional series
Apply with reel & cv now (if you have either) a short introduction will be suffice if you don’t have these.
shooting: may (5d max)
This project is a proof-of-concept short film created as part of the VCA Master of Film and Television (Directing) program. While this is a volunteer ROLE, we deeply value your time and talent. All cast receive:
• IMDb credit
• Festival and online cut-downs for your showreel
• Comprehensive social media rollout and press visibility
• First consideration for the paid roles on the upcoming feature film FATAL
• A professional and collaborative on-set experience
If you are shortlisted you will be invited to submit a self-tape
role: background performers
Open ethnicity, open ages.
Requirements:
Must have flexible availability.
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Apply with reel & cv now
shooting: may (5d max)
This project is a proof-of-concept short film created as part of the VCA Master of Film and Television (Directing) program. While this is a volunteer ROLE, we deeply value your time and talent. All cast receive:
• IMDb credit
• Festival and online cut-downs for your showreel
• Comprehensive social media rollout and press visibility
• First consideration for the paid roles on the upcoming feature film FATAL
• A professional and collaborative on-set experience
If you are shortlisted you will be invited to submit a self-tape
‘BRUTAL’ (PROOF OF CONCEPT PROLOGUE TO ‘FATAL’)
CREW CALL
role: VFX ARTIST WANTED
We’re seeking a freelance VFX artist to design a loopable background plate for an LED volume shoot. multiple scenes.
seamless loop, built in Unreal/Blender/C4D
Designed for 10m x 4.2m virtual production wall
Must match a 43mm full-frame lens perspective
Realistic depth and atmosphere essential
Remote work, paid gig, shooting in September
Apply with portfolio + rates
pre-vis: ASAP!
role: Stunt Coordinator
We’re looking for a skilled, safety-focused Stunt Coordinator to join our queer horror short MUTUAL — a stylized Roman-meets-industry project.
You’ll:
Design and oversee safe, expressive stunt and fight sequences
Work with director/DP to elevate the film’s tension and style
Support cast through clear, confident stunt execution
Details:
Melbourne-based, available for prep and rehearsals ahead of May 2026 shoot
Experience in fight choreography/controlled falls preferred
Potential to continue on future projects (FATAL the feature)
Apply with portfolio + rates
If you bring creativity, safety, and cinematic vision, we’d love to hear from you.