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 29, 2009
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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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.
__________________________
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
_________________________________
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
________________________________________
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
________________________________________
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
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.
__________________________
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
_________________________________
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
________________________________________
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
________________________________________
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
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!
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!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Thinking about LA? -- you must be in the union!
What do you mean, you ask, "I have to be in the union?"
Well, in Los Angeles (and this applies for elsewhere as well), being a member of SAG (Screen Actors Guild) or AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) is essential. If a producer hires someone who is not a member of these unions on his union shoot, he can be fined an extraordinary sum. Sure, there is non-union work, but it isn't the type of work actors usually aspire to do.
So how do you become a member of the union?
1) Extraordinary Talent. If you have a special talent (ride a unicycle blindfolded) that makes you stand out and the director just has to hire you because he or she can't find anyone else with that talent, the director may go ahead and bite the bullet and hire you even though you are non-union. This is extremely rare. Why would they want to pay a large fine if they don't have to, especially in this economy?
2. Member of Sister Union. If you are a member of a sister union, then you can join. For example, if you are a member of AFTRA, you can join SAG after a year of being active and after doing a certain amount of work with AFTRA.
3. Extra Work. Getting three SAG vouchers can get you into SAG. Simple, right? Not so much. SAG directors are required to have a certain number of SAG people on set. IF someone (a SAG extra worker, for example) is sick, they have to give out that voucher that day to show the union they had a certain number. At that point, it becomes a popularity contest. (After six weeks of extra work, I saw this happen once! And approximately 50 extras surrounded the PA, who stood on a ladder and held it up like meat to a dog asking who wanted it. Of course, it went to someone he was friends with). So it comes down to luck!
These are a few ways to get into the union.
If you are in other places, like South Florida, being in the union doesn't matter as much because Florida is a right-to-work state. So, you will see paid work available for non-union actors.
WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THIS AND OTHER TOPICS? GET "BASICS OF THE BIZ" BY RACHEL GALVIN ON AMAZON.COM.
Well, in Los Angeles (and this applies for elsewhere as well), being a member of SAG (Screen Actors Guild) or AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) is essential. If a producer hires someone who is not a member of these unions on his union shoot, he can be fined an extraordinary sum. Sure, there is non-union work, but it isn't the type of work actors usually aspire to do.
So how do you become a member of the union?
1) Extraordinary Talent. If you have a special talent (ride a unicycle blindfolded) that makes you stand out and the director just has to hire you because he or she can't find anyone else with that talent, the director may go ahead and bite the bullet and hire you even though you are non-union. This is extremely rare. Why would they want to pay a large fine if they don't have to, especially in this economy?
2. Member of Sister Union. If you are a member of a sister union, then you can join. For example, if you are a member of AFTRA, you can join SAG after a year of being active and after doing a certain amount of work with AFTRA.
3. Extra Work. Getting three SAG vouchers can get you into SAG. Simple, right? Not so much. SAG directors are required to have a certain number of SAG people on set. IF someone (a SAG extra worker, for example) is sick, they have to give out that voucher that day to show the union they had a certain number. At that point, it becomes a popularity contest. (After six weeks of extra work, I saw this happen once! And approximately 50 extras surrounded the PA, who stood on a ladder and held it up like meat to a dog asking who wanted it. Of course, it went to someone he was friends with). So it comes down to luck!
These are a few ways to get into the union.
If you are in other places, like South Florida, being in the union doesn't matter as much because Florida is a right-to-work state. So, you will see paid work available for non-union actors.
WANT MORE INFORMATION ON THIS AND OTHER TOPICS? GET "BASICS OF THE BIZ" BY RACHEL GALVIN ON AMAZON.COM.
Looking for a good book?
Check out "Basics of the Biz," a 184-page guidebook to help steer you through the acting industry -- from getting headshots and resumes to getting an agent and marketing your talent! Visit www.createspace.com/3393326. Also available on Amazon.com.
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Do you have The Look?
Being an actor is more than just being trained. It's also about having "the look." Do you have it? This doesn't mean looking like Brad Pitt or Angelina. It means creating a persona and knowing what or who you best play.
How do you find out what your look is? Ask your friends. Tell them to be blatantly honest. If someone off the street saw you, what would they guess you do for a living? Are you a student, a soccer mom, a librarian or a construction worker? Maybe you could fit a few of those roles.
If you get an answer you don't like, it is up to you to change it up a bit, change your look to best fit the roles you are trying to get!
More on "The Look" in a later blog.
For more information on this topic and so many others related to the acting world, pick up your copy of "Basics of the Biz" at www.createspace.com/3393326 or on Amazon.com.
How do you find out what your look is? Ask your friends. Tell them to be blatantly honest. If someone off the street saw you, what would they guess you do for a living? Are you a student, a soccer mom, a librarian or a construction worker? Maybe you could fit a few of those roles.
If you get an answer you don't like, it is up to you to change it up a bit, change your look to best fit the roles you are trying to get!
More on "The Look" in a later blog.
For more information on this topic and so many others related to the acting world, pick up your copy of "Basics of the Biz" at www.createspace.com/3393326 or on Amazon.com.
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