A next‑generation, modular seating‑and‑casting platform for collaborative creative studios, remote production rooms, and immersive experience spaces.
At its core, Backroom Casting Couch is a hybrid‑genre piece that takes the voyeuristic thrill of a casting couch scenario and embeds it inside a claustrophobic, back‑room setting. The premise is simple: a series of actors, each with a hidden talent, are invited to “audition” for an unseen role. The catch? The “couch” is actually a weather‑worn, reclaimed barn bench, and the “backroom” is a concrete‑filled cellar that doubles as a soundstage and a psychological pressure chamber. backroomcastingcouch 24 08 12 juniper the farm upd
The creators—writer‑director Mara L. Sloane, cinematographer Jace “Jax” Patel, and producer Elise “Eli” Voss—intended the film to be an immersive social experiment. They wanted to capture raw, unscripted reactions to pressure, power dynamics, and the thin veneer of performance. In the words of Sloane: At its core, Backroom Casting Couch is a
“We wanted to ask: What happens when the lights go out, the cameras stop rolling, and you’re left with nothing but a stranger’s stare?” “We wanted to ask: What happens when the
| Category | Specification | |----------|----------------| | Dimensions (deployed) | 240 cm (L) × 80 cm (W) × 70 cm (H) | | Weight (with battery) | 38 kg (84 lb) | | Materials | Eco‑woven recycled polyester upholstery, CNC‑machined aluminum frame, reinforced ABS housing for sensors. | | Motion Capture | 12‑axis IMU suite, 8 mm positional accuracy, 120 Hz update rate, Bluetooth 5.2 sync. | | Audio | 24 × full‑range drivers (70 mm), 24 × high‑sensitivity condenser mics, DSP‑controlled 3‑D binaural rendering. | | Connectivity | 12 × USB‑C/Thunderbolt 4 (10 Gbps), 2 × Gigabit Ethernet, Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz RF for low‑latency streaming. | | Power | 30 Wh removable Li‑ion battery (30 min full‑load operation) + optional AC‑adapter (120 V/240 V). | | Control Interface | Touch‑screen arm‑panel (7‑inch, 1080p), voice‑activated commands (Juniper AI), companion app (iOS/Android/Web). | | Environmental Controls | Integrated climate control (± 2 °C), ambient scent diffusers, programmable LED ambience (RGBW). | | Compliance | CE, FCC, RoHS, UL‑60950‑1, ISO 13485 (medical‑grade ergonomics). | | Warranty | 2‑year limited hardware warranty, optional 3‑year on‑site service plan. |