Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Rachel Galvin in short film








The Delray Beach Film Festival Script to Reel competition is underway and Rachel Galvin participated in one of the films, directed by John Hamblin, playing the lead, Mary, a quirky girlfriend. It shows at the Mizner Park Cultural Center on Thursday, April 14 at 5 p.m. The film co-stars Robert Gordon Spencer.

Pictured is D.P. Gerald Lee fixing something while cast & crew watch playback on the monitor. For this scene, the camera was taped to the dash and the sound was rigged inside the car to pick up visuals and sound while the car was driving, eliminating the need for a crew member to be within the vehicle.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

"Basics of the Biz" book featured in review

(In "Aristocats" --www.wemergemag.com)--January 2010 issue
“Basics of the Biz: A Holistic Approach to Becoming an Actor” by Rachel Galvin
Review by Dayna Andrews; The Haute Librarian

When I read Rachel’s book, it was like I was sitting in her living room, curled up in my “make yourself at home” position, with a glass of smoky, woodsy red listening to someone who has “been there” just simply tell me how to do it… Refreshing. Honest. Inspiring. Not only does Rachel grab you by the shoulders, look you in the eyes and say, “get out there!” she shares the steps, helpful hints and “secrets” that many actors might keep to themselves. I even learned how to align my chakras!

After sharing the compelling story of her own journey, Rachel outlines in a quick and witty read the basic ins and outs of the business of being an actor. From which classes to take to the latest networking techniques. However, since she is multi-talented and “fluent” in many genres, she adds a section at the end - After you have “made it”, try this and this and this. How optimistic! How encouraging! How positive! Buy this book today; curl up in your favorite chair, with your favorite liquid enjoyment and… your new best friend in the Biz!

"Basics of the Biz: A Holistic Approach to Becoming an Actor" is available on Amazon.com.

Also, visit her Wikipedia site http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_Galvin. A new website for the actress/author/filmmaker is currently in development. Visit her on IndependentStreak.Ning.Com in the meantime.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

New Casting

CASTING: Seeking big-breasted bubbly young office worker for quick video. If interested, email me at ravenprods@yahoo.com.

ADDITIONAL CASTINGS AT: WWW.INDEPENDENTSTREAK.NING.COM under Castings.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

CASTING!

SPECIAL CASTING
OCT 2, 6-8 p.m. --
SHOW UP, READ FOR MANY SPEAKING PARTS!
at Palm Beach Film School
www.palmbeachfilmschool.com
901 Northpoint Pkwy # 303
West Palm Beach, FL 33407-1953
(561) 242-9190

Title: Supply and Demand
Genre: Horror
Directed by D.S.Ullery

Synopsis: A cruel, arrogant executive learns a gruesome lesson in what it means to provide for his fellow man.

Characters:
NOTE: All roles are speaking parts. Except where otherwise noted, there is no specific ethnicity for the characters. It's all based on who has the best audition.

Stuart Biggs: Mean spirited manager of Phoenix Construction Co. Mid to late 20's. Caucasion male. Lead role.

The Stranger: Transient man who is supernatural in origin and who has arrived with a twisted agenda. Will consider range from Mid 20's to Early 40's based on audition. Caucasian male. Lead Role.

Jenkins (Employee#1): Mid 20's to mid 40's. Male.

Employee #2: Mid 20's to mid 40's. Male.

Homeless man: Mid 20's to Late 30's.

Homeless woman: Mid 20's to late 30's.
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Saturday, September 19, 2009

CASTINGS -- South Florida (09/19/09)

CASTING 2 FEMALES/ 1 MALE for indie film

LOCATION: Miami

Synopsis:

Successful African-American couple grew up less than 30 minutes away from each other, but never met until they both moved to another city. They meet,fall in love and get engaged. They come home to introduce their families to one another and discover they have more in common than they thought.

Character Breakdowns:

Jaheem Logan: African-American male late 20’s - mid 30’s. He is handsome, intelligent and has that likable personality.

Oliver Logan: African-American male mid 40’s -early 50’s. Jaheem’s father, he is a smooth gentleman, who is somewhat of a ladies man, with a charming personality.

Regina Logan: African-American female mid 40’s - early 50’s. Jaheem’s mother. Very sophisticated lady, but not snobby.

Nina Patterson: African-American female mid 40’s - early 50’s. Alisha’s mother. An attractive woman who is very outgoing.

Additional Information:

Please email a headshot and resume or bio to info@dazzlemeplease.com. In the subject heading place what role you would like to audition for.

If you are selected to audition you will be notified immediately with location and time of audition.

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DATE: 9/21/2009

TIME: 9:30 AM- Noon

CASTING: 1 FEMALE for paid viral campaign

LOCATION: Miami

Actors needed for a set of viral videos:

Main character - girl/woman must have comedic experience, good body and MUST be very comfortable with self - costume is a PURPLE BODY SUIT with Purple WIG + 1/2 day photoshoot on greenscreen (2.5 days work full buyout print and video - $1400)

Open casting is Monday September 21, 2009 9:30AM to NOON.

At ROCK Group Studio 2

276 NE 60th Street

Miami, Fl 33137

305-751-5085

Shooting will take place the week of the 22 to the 25th of September

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DATE: 9/22 & 9/23

TIME: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

CASTING: VARIOUS ROLES (M/F) for different projects

LOCATION: Miami

LOCATION: Village Films Studio

4920 NW 165 Street

Miami, Florida 33014

Phone: 305-594-2018

Email: info@star-talent.net

I. Sky High Music Video

10-Female Dancers 16 to 35 years old - Any Ethnicity

10-Male Dancers 18 to 35 years old - Any Ethnicity

II. Total Body Exerciser and Massager - Infomercials

1. 1 Male 18 to 26 years old - Host - Anglo/Hispanic - Very Fit

2. 1 Female 18 to 26 years old - Host - Anglo/Hispanic - Very Fit

3. 8 Males 25 to 45 Very Fit - MUST WEAR BATHING SUIT TO CASTING

4. 8 Females 25 to 45 Very Fit - MUST WEAR BATHING SUIT TO CASTING

5. 4 Adult Males 18 to 55 years old - Any Ethnicity

6. 4 Adult Females 35 to 55 years old - Any Ethnicity

III. Museum of Science Renewable Energy Video

1. 1 Male 18 to 24 years old - Skater/Beach look - Anglo/Hispanic

2. 6 Female Dancers 16 to 29 years old - Any Ethnicity

3. 6 male Dancers 18 to 29 years old - Any Ethnicity

4. 4 Adult Males - Father type 35 to 55 years old - Any Ethnicity

5. 4 Adult Females - Mother Type 35 to 55 years old - Any Ethnicity

Compensation: 1200 - 900 for Host; $600 for General Talent; $300

Testimonials

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DATE: 9/24/2009

TIME: 6- 10 PM

EVENT: CASTING CALL: VARIOUS ROLES (M/F) for short film "Halfway Home" (recall)

LOCATION: Coral Gables

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

GRIZZ: 30-55 year old homeless MALE struggling to fill the void in his life.

CRAIG: 25-50 year old MALE or FEMALE rehabilitation worker

JON: 30-60 year old MALE struggling, disheveled business type

PHIL: 18-22 year old MALE college student

SMALL, BUT PIVOTAL ROLES:

MOTHER: 30-50 year old woman

DAUGHTER: 7-12 year old girl

WAITRESS: 18-30 year old woman

**if interested, inquire about being an EXTRA**

WHERE:

University of Miami Wolfson Communication School

5100 Brunson Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146

(room number will be given upon email submission)

WHEN: Thursday, September 24th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm

PLEASE HAVE SHORT MONOLOGUE PREPARED, IF POSSIBLE

To send RESUMES & HEADSHOTS, or for any other questions, please email: HALFWAYHOMEFILM@GMAIL.COM

***mention which role you'd like to audition for in your email (could be multiple)***

compensation: free meals, DVD copy of film

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DATE: 9/25/2009

CASTING: 1 FEMALE for environmental video

LOCATION: Florida

Casting for a "Hippie Chic" Daryl Hannah-type female co-host for environmental video.

Please send multiple pix / resume / contact info.

Reply to: gigs-jxhbn-1380980382@craigslist.org

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Coming Soon

List of places to print headshots, find agents & more!

Six Essentials for Any Actor

These are some tools that an actor needs in this business. These will be discussed in later blogs. These are not the only tools.

1) Headshot
2) Resume
3) Demo Reel
4) Postcards/ Business Cards
5) Manager/ Agent
6) Web presence

If you want to know more about the biz, check out www.amazon.com and go to Basics of the Biz by Rachel Galvin. This 184-page guide is chock full of information!