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Spiderking Studios To Begin Production On New Feature Film In Roseburg, Auditions Open

Spiderking Studios is preparing to begin production on IT CALLS, a psychological cosmic horror film from Roseburg filmmaker Jake Tranter. The studio is seeking community support through crowdfunding and audition submissions.

ROSEBURG, Ore. , Spiderking Studios is preparing to begin production on its next feature film, IT CALLS, a psychological cosmic horror project from Oregon filmmaker Jake Tranter.

The independent film is being developed in Roseburg through Spiderking Studios, a Douglas County-based, veteran-owned production company founded by Tranter. The studio describes the project as a psychological horror story inspired by the Cthulhu mythos of H.P. Lovecraft, with themes centered on grief, guilt, isolation, and the fear of losing oneself.

Jake Tranter, CEO of Spiderking Studios

According to the film’s Indiegogo campaign, IT CALLS follows a guilt-ridden janitor whose life collapses after a drunk-driving crash kills his partner. As he tries to disappear into a quiet, anonymous existence, he begins to experience visions that pull him toward something much larger and darker than himself.

For Tranter and Spiderking Studios, the project is another step in building a film community outside of the traditional Hollywood system. Spiderking Studios says its mission is to create opportunities for aspiring filmmakers and creatives through real-world experience, while keeping its work rooted in Southern Oregon.

The studio, founded in 2020, has grown from local productions into a larger creative effort that includes feature films, short films, music videos, promotional work, and community-focused projects. Tranter, who founded Spiderking Studios, has directed five feature films and more than 20 short films across multiple genres, according to the studio’s website.

Spiderking Studios is now seeking support from the community in two ways: financial backing for the film and audition submissions from those interested in being part of the production.

The crowdfunding campaign for IT CALLS is active through Indiegogo. Supporters can contribute to help move the project forward as the studio prepares for production.

The studio is also accepting video audition submissions online. Those interested in auditioning are asked to submit their name, email, desired role, a video monologue of their choice, and a resume or summary of previous work. Spiderking Studios notes that submissions do not guarantee a role, and that all auditions will be evaluated equally.

For local actors, film students, creatives, and community members who have wanted to experience a movie set from the inside, the project offers a chance to connect with an independent production being built here in Douglas County.

Those interested in supporting or learning more can visit Spiderking Studios online, follow the studio on Facebook, or contact Jake Tranter directly at 541-817-9148.