Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Casting News Hot Off The Wire!

SHAMILLAN ADVERTISING LEAP COMMERCIAL, PHILADELPHIA

Non-Union. Director: Ben Bakshi (Dp). Design studio seeks (2) actresses for a 5-10 second 35mm film clip that will become the ‘logo’ for a new greeting card company. Pay: Day rate - Based on experience/performance. The scene features our actress running and leaping for joy into a man's arms (our “ultimate greeting”) . Will have a cinematic, fashion sensibility, with much care given to the beauty of lighting, clothes, hair and skin – to best capture her joy and delight at the reunion. Shot on 35mm, at various film speeds, in two ways: jumping directly at the camera (and landing on a soft cushion) and jumping into a man’s arms. There will be a test shoot day. Projected shoot date - mid August, 2006. Seeking slim, attractive woman 25 years old with flowing hair (not a necessity), and willing and able to run and jump into a man's arms – and on each take, do so with an expression full of exuberant joy and depth of feeling. Apply to Fred at email: casting@benjibakshi.com. Web: http://www.open-inc.com. Ends July 27.

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CORPORATE MENTAL HEALTH VIDEOS (ENGLISH/JAPANESE), PHILADELPHIA

Non-Union. Director: Kerry Hustwit. UBC Training and Education Group is seeking a male or female Japanese actor, fluent in both Japanese and English, to participate in a mental health training video. The actor will be interviewed in Japanese by a psychologist, but will be working with an English-speaking crew who will provide instruction. The interview will be taped at our office in Wayne, PA. The actor will receive payment for his/her participation in the video. If interested, please contact Kerry Hustwit at kerry.hustwit@unitedbiosource.com. Please provide contact information and headshots (if available).

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RADIOAKTIVE FILM "QUAD SQUAD" FEATURE FILM, MANHATTAN

Union. Director: Mocean Man (Daniel Steiner). 'Quad Squad' is a mockumentary style film about traumatized roller skaters and their journey through a series of therapy sessions and personal realizations. We are looking for an eclectic group of supporting actors. The film will be shot from mid-September to the end of October. If interested, please email a headshot and contact information. We will contact you!!

Breakdown:
- Male / 15-17 yrs. / African American. Spencer, young and mischievous.
- Female / 18-24 yrs. / Latin American. Stephanie, intelligent medical student type.
- Male / 41-50 yrs. / Latin American. Raoul, deli owner, father to Stephanie and one of the leading characters.
- Female / 41-50 yrs. / Latin American. Conchita, Raoul's wife.
- Male / 41-50 yrs. / Middle Eastern. Abdel, Lebanese descent.
- Male / 41-50 yrs. / Pacific Islander. Tobin, a man in his early 50s, with a quiet demeanor, out of shape.
- Male / 18-24 yrs. / White. Pete, police officer.

Apply to: Grace Park, email: grace@radioaktivefilm.com. Web: http://www.quad-squad.us. Expires July 13.

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NORTHERN STAGE PRODUCTIONS

Northern Stage is a regional, non-profit theatre located in the Upper Valley Region of Vermont and New Hampshire. Northern Stage is accepting submissions, union and non-union, for all roles in the following upcoming productions. CATS. AEA: Tier III contract; non-union: $200-$300/week, plus housing and travel. 1st rehearsal: November 9. Runs December 8-31. Auditions will be held in NY with dates TBA. Moon Over Buffalo by Ken Ludwig. AEA: Guest Artist Tier II (pending approval); non-union: $250-$300/week, plus travel and housing. 1st rehearsal: September 18. Runs October 6-22. Auditions in NY July 5-6, by appointment only. Send headshots and resumes to: Ashley Dickson, Casting Assistant, Northern Stage, P.O. Box 4287, White River Junction, VT 05001.

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THE DOODLEBOPS

Wed, July 5, Thurs, July 6, and Fri, July 7. By appointment. Bring headshot and resume. Feld Entertainment is looking for understudies for a seven month contract ending in April 2007. $850/week, including housing and transportation, plus $100 for each show that the understudy goes on as principal. Seeking: DeeDee Doodle: female, early-mid 20s, 5'1", strong dancer, high pop belt, plays the keyboard and keytar, high energy. She has a unique giggle that punctuates awkward moments. Rooney Doodle: male, early-mid 20s, 5'11", strong dancer, croony baritone, plays the guitar, excellent singer and dancer. Moe Doodle (principal and understudy): male, early-mid 20s, 5'5", needs to be a strong dancer able to break dance and do acrobatics, pop baritone, plays the drums, "a ball of energy". Bus Driver Bob: male, 5'9", Bronx accent, positive attitude and enthusiasm. For an audition, send headshots and resumes to: Cindi Rush Casting, 27 W 20th St, Suite 404, New York, NY 10011. Feld Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug

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STUDENT FILM SAG

Student Film Agreement, Directed: Brendan Daw. Synopsis: This short film explores the changing dynamic of family in a rural upstate New York home. Josh, an eccentric teen, is making his way through the summer before his freshman year of high school. A simple task to some, but for him the trials surrounding his confusing sexuality, his mother's new boyfriend and an old box full of matches, will lead to a summer that is anything but simple. Rehearsals begin the week of July 17. Shooting: August 1-2. Seeking: Josh: Male, caucasian, 13-15, extremely intelligent. He is witty and sarcastic with those he knows, and shy with strangers. He is unsure of his sexual orientation, which makes him awkward. Eileen: Female, caucasian, 33-35. Baby faced, stout but attractive. Slightly neurotic and an eternal optimist. Not refined. Jim: Male, caucasian, 38-43. Handsome, but not rugged. Offbeat, awkward, unrefined. STRONG ACTOR. Bar Patron 1: Male, caucasian, 40-49. Small town local, extremely homophobic. Submit all body types. Bar Patron 2: Male, caucasian, 27-29. Handsome but stupid. Looks like he lives in a small town. Submit all body types. Bartender: Female, caucasian, 40-49. Former beauty past her prime. Not refined. Submit all body types. For an audition, mail submissions to: Erica Palgon/Liz Lewis Casting, 129A W 20th St., Ground Floor, New York, NY 10011.

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NON-SAG HORROR

Savage Roses Productions is seeking NON-SAG actors for Feature length Horror Film shooting in NY/NJ in early September. Experience is NOT nearly as important as talent. Eat Your Heart Out is a Horror Film/Love Story. All roles open to any ethnicity, except where noted. All roles are deferred pay except where noted. This film will get major distribution. Casting will begin in July. Shooting will begin in early September. Seeking: Jeffery: Lead, male Caucasian late 20s-mid 30s. He is sweet, romantic, generous, very likeable and can't find a good woman to save his life! He's not a ladies man, but he's not ugly. This is an extremely challenging role and the actor must convey a very wide array of emotions. Laura: Caucasian, female, late 20s -early 30s. An attractive, intelligent, Psychologist that is very overprotective of her brother. Chucky: 30-50, sleazy, low-class male that runs an escort agency. Nikki: 20-30, female prostitute, drug addict, party girl. Role does involve a non-sexual topless scene and brief (and mild) intimacy with another woman. ($200 per day). Dimitry: Male, 25-40, large, bouncer type. Runs an escort agency. He is a dangerous, no nonsense type of guy. Venus: 20-30, Prostitute. Should be able to play an airhead and have a nasty attitude. Role involves a brief, non-sexual topless scene. ($200 per day). Fat John: 35-50, very overweight male to play a prostitute's John. Must be willing to take your shirt off in the scene and get covered with prop blood. Drug Addict: male or female, 18-40, to play VERY skinny, strung out heroin addict. We are also seeking several men to play "Johns". Men ideally will have a sleazy look to them. NOTE: If you are submitting for one of these roles, you must be willing to get prop blood on you. Please send headshots & resumes (indicate the role you are submitting for) to: J. Nelson Casting 295 Palmer Road, Yonkers, NY 10701.

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THE EXCELLENT FILM COMPANY - CREW

An up-coming non union, low budget feature film to be shot in NYC is seeking: producers, cinematographers, sound people, boom operator, assistant director, make-up artists, costume designer, line producer, lighting person, script supervisor, secretary, production assistant, etc. Mail your resume, reel, DVD, or video of your work to: Attn: Yves L. Excellent, 620 East 29th St., Suite B, Brooklyn, NY 11210. E-mail: luckner_06@yahoo.com. Please include phone number and e-mail address for quick response.

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