Hey, Northern Ohio! Want to be part of a creepy, funny flick that screams “home”? A Strange Town is a homegrown tale about a journalist searching for ghost stories in a small Ohio town - only to uncover missing persons and supernatural secrets. It's cinematic love letter to Northern Ohio's legends and folklore, and we're calling on our quirky neighbors to bring it to life: audition now to join the cast, or submit your property to be featured as a location in the film!

About the story

A Strange Town tracks Abel Coleman, a journalist covering "all things weird," who stumbles into an isolated Ohio town crawling with cryptids, eyeless ghosts, and a shadowy cult. Alongside oddballs like diner owner Ally Hayman and undertaker Bart Loreman, he digs into a chilling conspiracy of missing locals and a cursed bloodline. It's spooky, it's silly, and it needs northern Ohio's finest to make it real!

Details

A Strange Town is a micro-budget indie film — a creepy, funny love letter to Ohio — shooting in and around Lorain from late May through the end of July. Every dollar goes straight into building the world on screen: sets, scares, and storytelling. That means there's no upfront pay for cast, crew, or location use. But if the film sells for distribution, location partners (like our actors and crew) will receive a share from profits, as funds allow. It's a 95-minute non-union feature headed to festivals nationwide, fueled by local passion, good vibes, and plenty of on-set meals and snacks.

Want to Get Involved Beyond Acting or Locations Use? Whether you're interested in helping out behind the scenes, spreading the word, or just curious to learn more, reach out to our producer at AllanVelez@Tape30.com. We'd love your help in bringing this uniquely Ohio story to life!