MUSICIANS NEEDED FOR ELEVATE FILM FESTIVAL, HOLLYWOOD
ELEVATE FESTIVAL of Film and Music is accepting submissions for directors, 7-10 page screenplays, documentary subjects, musicians, crew, behind the scenes crews and volunteers for our September 07 festival. ELEVATE is the first 48 hour festival to produce inspiring, conscious raising films. All of the projects will be premiered at the KODAK theatre September 15th. We do not accept finished projects, all films are made just for the festival within a 48 hour period. Production begins Sept. 7th. Please go to elevatefestival.com for more submission info. Deadline for submissions is August 26. We are open to submissions from all countries. ELEVATE FESTIVAL of Film and Music will premiere at the KODAK Theatre September 15th 2007. We are accepting submissions from musicians for our new 48 hour music video category as well as for film soundtracks. Your video will be made in 48 hours and premiere at the KODAK THEATRE. We are looking for musicians who are unique, have a positive vibe and have a powerful message or uplifting feel to their music. We are looking for all types of music. We want world music, rock, soul, everything. Please do not submit unless your music is in line with our intention. Send CD and Press package ASAP to Elevate Films MUSICIAN SEARCH P.O. Box 291727 LA, CA 90029 or email MP3’s to submissions@elevatefilms.com. You must indicate what tracks are most appropriate. Please go to elevatefestival.com for more submission info. Production begins Sepember 7. Deadline for submissions is August 26th. We are open to submissions from all countries. We are also offering sponsorship for our September festival including program ad space. Sponsor info is available on-line at elevatefestival.com on our sponsor page.
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IAMA (INTERNATIONAL ACOUSTIC MUSIC AWARDS) ACCEPTING ENTRIES
The 4th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) is now accepting entries. IAMA promotes excellence in Acoustic Music Performance and Artistry. Acoustic artists in various genres can gain exciting radio and web exposure through this competition. Participating sponsors include D'Addario Strings, New Music Weekly, Loggins Promotion, Airplay Only, Sonicbids.com, Acoustic Cafe Radio Show and XM Satellite Radio. IAMA is open to all independent artists and labels. Unlike other music industry competitions, IAMA focuses on developing new markets for Acoustic artists, labels and with or without CD releases. Past year's winners include Fertitta and McClintock, Jen Foster, Millish, David Francey, Zane Williams, Suzanne Teng, Dave Potts, Mother Jane, Kate & Kacey Coppola and more.
Win prizes in 8 different categories: Folk/Americana/Roots, AAA/Alternative, Instrumental, Open, Bluegrass, Best Male Artist, Best Female Artist, Best Group/Duo. There will also be an Overall Grand Prize winner awarded to the top winner worth over US$11,000, which includes radio promotion to over 250 radio stations in US and Canada. Winning songs will be heard on radio! Winners and runner-ups will be featured on our CD compilation. Also, we feature up to 10 different artists get featured and promoted on IAMA website every month, which provides a review, ratings, CD information and more.
Judging is based on excellence in music performance, songwriting/composition/song choice, Music Production and originality. (Please note that IAMA is a different competition from USA Songwriting Competition). All entries must be postmarked by November 9 or earlier. Ways to enter: For the regular entry form, please go to: http://www.inacoustic.com/entryform.html. For online entries (powered by Sonicbids.com), please go to: http://www.sonicbids.com/iama2007
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NEW COMPOSER SHOWCASE SEEKS SUBMISSIONS, NEW YORK
APAC (Astoria Performing Arts Center) is seeking submissions for its upcoming new composer showcase. APAC will be accepting submissions from new composers and lyricists for a showcase production to be presented in association with the 2007 New York Musical Theatre Festival. Directed by Brian Swasey, Musical Direction by Jeffrey Campos. Submissions will be accepted through July 31st 2007 and those composers chosen for the showcase will be contacted in August 2007. Submissions should include a cover page with contact information, a synopsis of the piece, a demo recording and/or sheet music, if available, including no more than four songs (maximum 4 characters), and descriptions of the songs. Mail all submissions to Astoria Performing Arts Center, Attn: New Composer Showcase, PO Box 195, 34-23 Steinway Street, Astoria, NY 11101. Materials will not be returned. Visit www.apacny.org for more information.
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BATTLE OF THE BANDS WITH VORRES PRODUCTIONS
Director: Anthony Vorres. Vorres Productions is currently looking for bands/singers to compete in 'Anthony Vorres' Battle of the Bands: A benefit for the film One Cruel Day'. This exciting one night only event will be taking place on Saturday November 10, 2007 and will emanate from a popular dance and performance venue located in downtown Worcester, Massachusetts. Vorres Productions is currently accepting demos for consideration and is looking to select contestants from a pool of varied musical styles. So if you are a talented band or singer we want to hear from you right away! If your submission is able to impress us enough you (and your band) will be one of the eight groups to move onto the main stage at the Battle of the Bands event and perform in a tournament style competition that will culminate with only one group/singer being crowned the 'Battle of the Bands Champion', and walking away with a deal that will allow the winning group's music to appear in the upcoming 2008 independent short film 'One Cruel Day' a Vorres Productions production. Please send all demos to Vorres Productions P.O. Box 20793 Worcester, MA 01602 or e-mail us at VorresProductions@hotmail.com to schedule a live audition (or to forward along a link to your myspace music page or website). For more info on the Battle of the Bands event and 'One Cruel Day' the film please visit the film's website at www.OneCruelDay.com. Ends August 8.
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MUSICAL THEATRE GALA FROM R&D MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS, LONDON
Brand new variety gala opening in Liverpool in early 2008 (dates TBC), requiring lead and ensemble cast members. One initial show at a major venue in Liverpool with the potential to tour the UK. Featuring sections from many major musical theatre shows currently running in the West End and Broadway. Auditions in London and Liverpool from July 2007. Cast members will be required for part-time rehearsals in Liverpool (with travel expenses paid and accommodation provided), and London. Applicants should submit a current CV and headshot to Gabriela Winslow at auditions@rdmusicalproductions.com . Please note that at this stage we are simply gathering CVs for consideration over the next couple of months. Do not despair if you don't hear from us immediately - we will be in touch! Currently casting the following roles with more lead roles potentially available to the right applicants. Web: http://www.rdmusicalproductions.com. Apply to: G. Winslow - Casting Director
Friday, July 20, 2007
Casting News Hot Off The Wire!
STRANGE SNOW, AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT, NEW YORK
Auditions will be held by appointment on August 11th with callbacks on the 12th. Ripley-Grier Studios 520 8th Ave., 16th Floor. Eos Theater Co. is accepting submissions for a production of Strange Snow written by Stephen Metcalfe. Performances are October 25-November 4 at the Workshop Theater, 312 W. 36th Street. Director: Jeff Cureton. Equity-showcase approval pending. Please prepare a one-minute contemporary monologue. Seeking: Megs (mid 20s-30s): boisterous, loveable redneck, heart of gold, has a dark dangerous side. David (mid 20s-30s): buddy of Megs from Vietnam, lost himself after the war, drinks too much, sarcastic. Martha (mid 20s-30s): David's sister, biology teacher, warm, generous, wry sense of humor, willing to take a chance on love. Also seeking all actor types for future productions. Please send headshot and resume to Eos Theater Co. c/o Kristen Duffy 72-54 Calamus Ave. Woodside, NY 11377 or email headshot and resume to Eostheaterco@hotmail.com.
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SVA STUDENT FEATURE FILM, BABY D, NEW YORK
Casting for "Baby D," a School of Visual Arts student feature film that has the potential to go abroad. Employer: sva student film Duration: 11/25/07, starts 9/15/07 Non-Union artist contracts Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. Director: Deidre Britter. Shooting in New York. Synopsis: A comedy about a player, Mike, who messes with the wrong female, Amina, and gets a taste of his own medicine. Amina then winds up hooking up with Richard, Mike's best friend. All are unaware of the connection. Mike goes through many dillema's which eventually teaches him how to treat women. Duration: 9/15 - 11/25. Non Union. Payment is lo/no/deferred. Auditions and shoot dates to be announced, however auditions and shooting will begin in September. Apply to: Deidre Britter - dbritter@sva.edu. Seeking: Mike - black male between the ages of 25-30. This character is a fitness trainer that loves women. He gets involved with Amina, who causes him to go through various dilemmas. Partial nudity Amina - black female between the ages of 25-30. Amina is a shild social worker. After her rendevouz with Mike, Amina ends up dating her coworker Richard, who is Mike's best friend. Partial nudity Stacy - black female between 22-30. Stacy is Mike's girldfriend. They share a child, named Iris, together. She is very tired of his cheating ways. Iris - black female between the ages of 6month-2 years. Iris is Mike and Stacy's daughter. Richard - caucasian male between the ages of 25-30. Child social worker. Best friends with Mike. However Richard is nothing like Mike. He is not the player type. He happens to be deeply in love with Amina. Partial nudity. Jake - Caucasian or black male between the ages of 25-30. Age can vary. Jake is also Mike's friend. His personality is similar to Mike's. Jake supports Mike when he goes through his ordeal. Ms. Gladys - Any race between the ages of 60-100. Ms Gladys is the maid at the fitness center where Mike works at. She ends up stalking Mike. Mr. Bailey and Mr. Greene -black, Caucasian males between the ages of 40 - 100. They are chess players who give Mike advice during his ordeal. Lordes and Sonya -Any race females between the ages of 20-30. They are lesbians who have an encounter with Mike at the club. Counter girl - Any race female between the ages of 20 - 40. A worker at the diner where Mike meets Amina. Bag lady - Any race female between the ages of 30 - 50. Bag lady approaches Mike as well as guy in line for help. Poet - Any race male between the ages of 25-40. Recites a poem during poetry night. Psychiatrist- Caucasian or black male between the ages of 40 -60. Misunderstands Mike's situation. he has Mike wrongfully admitted. Witch doctor- black male. African descent is a plus. between the ages of 30 - 80. Mike seeks the witchdoctor for advice. Mya - Any race female between the ages of 13 - 15. Mya is a client at the child center where Amina and Richard works. Also need extras as well for the group session scenes at the center. Need male and female teens. Mike's cellmate in jail - Any race male between the ages of 40 - 60. Character gives Mike advice in jail. He is a homeless man. Gay guy in jail - Any race male between the ages of 25 - 40. Guy flirts with Mike and is insulted when Mike declines. He pays a bully to beat him up. Bully in jail - Any race male between the ages of 30 - 40. Bully fights Mike but apologizes afterward when he discovers Mike's situation. Extras needed for various scenes. Any race-Any age males and females needed.
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SMASHED, FEATURE FILM, NEW YORK & MARYLAND
Want to live at the beach for six weeks? Casting for an indie feature shooting on location in Ocean City, Maryland. Director: Ryan Gielen. Shooting September-October. Non-Union artist contracts. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. Casting July 17-18 in New York, July 19-20 in Maryland. Film is a coming-of-age drama about four high school friends who head to 'beach week' with high expectations, only to find everything except what they were looking for. Please send headshots and resumes to: Ryan - smashedfilm@gmail.com. Seeking: MELISSA: White. 18, average, cold and bitter. CHELSEA: White. 18, a lush, the party girl. MEGS: White. 18, the girl next door, the one who always gets her heart broken. ANDY: White. 18, the softie, totally whipped by his girlfriend. NICKIE: White. 18, small, wired, the troublemaker. MATTIE: White. 18, strong and silent. WILL: 18, the quiet one. STUART: 18, suffers from ADD, always on Ritalin. ANNIE: 18, the hot girl, and she knows it. Should be comfortable with one scene of tasteful partial nudity at climax of film.
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LESSONS LEARNED, FEATURE FILM, BALTIMORE
Kubla Khan Productions is casting for the feature film "Lessons Learned," shooting in Baltimore. Duration: October 2007, starts September 2007. Non Union. Payment is lo/no/deferred. Director: Kalima Young; Aj Hyde. "Lessons Learned" is an intense psychological thriller about a rash of serial killings occuring in Mt. Vernon, Baltimore and a journalist who doesn't know if he is the killer or the next victim. Web: http://www.myspace.com/kublakhanproductions. Please send headshots and resumes to: Kalima Young; Aj Hyde, 1538 Ramblewood Road, Baltimore, MD 21239. Seeking: Justin Bishop - Male- 25-30. African American. Troubled writer/photographer who finds himself a suspect in a rash of serial killings. Raymond Ahmad - Male - 51-60 yrs. African American. Homicide detective leading the investigation. The Policeman - Male - 25-30. Any Ethnicity. Imposing authority type. Sean, the Waiter - Male / 18-24 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Attractive, flirtatious. Transgender Prostitute - Male / 18-24 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Young Cop - Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Man #1 - Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Requires Nudity. Attractive, gay. Man # 2 - Either gender / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Requires Nudity. Attractive, gay. Pretty Nurse - Female / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Cop at Hospital - Male / 18-24 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Anchor Person- Either gender / 31-40 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. College Student #1 - Male / 18-24 yrs. / Any Ethnicity.
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DISNEY OPEN CALL FOR JEDI MASTERS, FLORIDA
Mon, July 30, 10 AM and 6 PM, Disney's Maingate Office Complex, 3010 Maingate Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34747, Walt Disney World Resort is holding open auditions for Jedi Masters. Disney World Contract, $13.52/hr Minimum, incl. Equity Pension & Disney Health Talent Casting/Auditions: Amy A. Casso No appointment necessary. Sign in begins 1 hour prior to each call. Please attend only one call. Be prepared to read from a side. Be prepared to move if asked. Bring non-returnable current picture and resume. Applicants may be called back at a later date and asked to do a costume / wig fitting or learn additional music, scripts, or a movement combination. Applicants must be 18 years of age. Seeking: Jedi Masters: Athletic actors with strong interactive skills to portray the Jedi Master in the Jedi Training Academy to be performed daily at the Disney-MGM Studios. This will allow guests, both young and young at heart, to "feel the force" as the Jedi Master instructs them in the ancient art of wielding a Light Saber. For more information, visit: www.DISNEYAUDITIONS.com Or call the Audition Hotline at 407-397-3299.
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HOME FOR THE WEEK, SHORT FILM, NEW YORK
Momentum Studios is casting the short film "Home for the Week." Non-ACTRA. Shooting in New York for one week this fall. Director: Tom Savage. Synopsis: When Kelly Strada and her teenage daughter Tessa inherit a cottage on the lake they thought it was a dream come true. However the cottage is in less than dreamy condition. Frustrated with unreliable repairmen, Kelly and Tessa decide to fix it up themselves. At first it goes well but when a chain reaction of accidents leave Kelly and Tessa trapped helplessly in different rooms of the cottage barely able to hear each other. The two then race to concoct a plan to get out of their sticky situation before their time runs out. Please send headshots and resumes to: Peter Goreman - momentumstudios@yahoo.com Seeking: Tessa, 15-17, is a regular flighty teenager but is exited to help her mother renovate their new cottage. However after becoming stuck in carpeting glue she has to become stronger to help her mother get them out of their situation. Kelly, 25-30, is a tough business woman who is out of her element in a cottage setting. While trying to repair a broken antique dresser ends up getting both of her hands 'locked' into a stuck drawer. Trying to keep her wits and come with a plan, she must coordinate with her daughter, stuck in a different room, all the while hiding her own distress.
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STAGED COMEDY, OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS, NEW JERSEY
The Barn Theatre in Montville, New Jersey kicks off its 80th Anniversary Season by holding auditions for the Joe DiPietro comedy "Over the River and Through the Woods" on Saturday, July 14, 2007 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm and on Sunday, July 15, 2007 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm. Cheryl Marocco Hartley of Montville directs. The Barn Theatre is located on Skyline Drive in Montville, NJ, just minutes off Exit 47 from Route 287. For more information or directions, call The Barn Theatre Box Office at (973) 334-9320, or visit The Barn on the web at www.barntheatre.org; info@barntheatre.org Auditioners are asked to arrive and register within the first two hours of the audition. All roles are available; casting is open to all and newcomers are especially welcomed and encouraged. The audition will consist of readings from the script. Crew and other backstage volunteers are also needed and are encouraged to contact the theatre at info@barntheatre.org Performances will be Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from September 7-22, 2007 with possible additional benefit performances on September 13 and 20. Presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Nick is a single, Italian-American guy from New Jersey. His parents have retired and moved to Florida, but that doesn't mean his family isn't still in New Jersey. In fact, he sees both sets of his grandparents every Sunday for dinner. This is his routine until he has to tell them that he's been offered a dream job that will take him to Seattle and away from his beloved, yet annoying, grandparents. When he tells them, the news doesn't sit very well. And thus begins a series of hilarious schemes (including bringing to dinner the lovely - and single - Caitlin O'Hare as bait) as Aida, Frank, Nunzio and Emma do their level best to keep Nick from moving away. Cast Requirements: (3 men & 3 women) NICK CRISTANO -- (Male, early 30's) - Devoted grandson FRANK GIANELLI -- (Male, 55+) - Nick's maternal grandfather, cranky AIDA GIANELLI -- (Female, 55 +) - Nick's maternal grandmother, loves to cook NUNZIO CRISTANO -- (Male, 55 +) - Nick's paternal grandfather, reserved EMMA CRISTANO -- (Female, 55+) - Nick's paternal grandmother, fun loving CAITLIN O'HARA -- (Female, mid 20s to early 30s) - Irish American, attractive and charming.
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THE GREATEST STORY NEVER TOLD, NEW YORK
Sat, July 21, 1 - 4 PM, South Oxford Space, 138 S. Oxford, Brooklyn, NY
MyView Productions is casting The Greatest Story Never Told. Rehearsals begin Sept. 10; runs Oct. 10-Nov. 4. with possible two week extension at Where Eagles Dare Studio Theatre, NYC.. Call 718-249-7049. Prepare a comic monologue no longer than two minutes in length. Paid. Please bring headshot/resume. Seeking: Jesus - female, 33, African-American, comedy background a plus; TV News Director: male, 30s, Caucasian.
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PHANTOM - EQUITY/NON-EQUITY, NEW YORK
Casting for Yeston and Kopit's Phantom, Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford, NY. AEA Dinner Theatre Contract. Will See Equity And Non-Equity. Director: Robert Cuccioli. Choreographer: Tony Stevens. Musical Director: David Andrews Rogers. Executive Producers: Bill Stutler & Bob Funking. Casting Director: Lisa Tiso. Interview Dates: August 6 & 7. Rehearsals start: 9/24/07. Opens: 10/10/07. Closes: 1/27/08 (unpaid hiatus from 11/26 thru 12/25). Seeking: The Phantom (Erik): Imposing, magnetic presence; dashing figure; deep sense of mystery & danger about him. 20s-30s, strong actor with very legit lyric baritone (F to F), must move very well. Christine Daee/Belladova: Early 20s, lovely actress with legit soprano vocal range (B flat to B flat), must move well. Count Philippe De Chandon: Late 20s, handsome, charming & elegant actor with light baritone (B flat to E flat), must move well. Gerard Carrier: Erik's father - 50s or older, warm, genial and fatherly, elegant & charming bass-baritone (B flat to E flat). Alain Cholet: New owner/manager of Paris Opera. distinguished gentleman with a flair for the dramatic, 40s to 50s, strong character actor with baritone vocal range. Carlotta: Cholet's wife - self proclaimed opera diva who is her own biggest fan. 40ish, strong elegantly comic character actress - fiery mezzo or soprano with strong low voice and upper extension to B. Jean-Claude: Stage manager of opera house - kindly gentleman, 30s or older, strong character actor with baritone vocal range. Inspector Ledoux: Chief of Paris police. 40s or older, strong character actor with baritone vocal range. Hardcopy Only To:Lisa Tiso Westchester Broadway Theatre 1 Broadway Plaza Elmsford, NY 10523 PLEASE MARK PHANTOM ON ENVELOPE.
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SIMPATICO THEATRE PROJECT CASTING THE WHY, PHILADELPHIA
Fri, Aug 3 from 6:30 - 10 PM and Sat, Aug 4 from 1-5 PM. Conference room on the 2nd floor of the Simpatico Theatre Project office building, 525 South 4th St. Philadelphia. Simpatico Theatre Project in Philadelphia, PA will be holding auditions for its production of Victor Kaufold's The Why, to be performed Oct 10-28 in the 2nd Stage of the Adrienne Theater, located at 2030 Sansom St. Rehearsals for The Why will take place Mon-Fri from 6-10p beginning on Sept 3, and will be held in the Adrienne's 2nd floor rehearsal space. Performances will take place Wed-Sat nights with a Sun matinee. If you have any questions, or would like to schedule an audition time slot, please contact Stage Manager Katie Driscoll at kdriscoll@simpaticotheatre.org. Sides will be available, no monologues necessary. Stipend provided. Seeking: Three Men and One Woman, aged approx. 20-30, to each play a wide variety of characters. Callbacks will be Sun, Aug 5 from 6-8p.
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FIVE TO SIX, WEB COMEDIC SERIES, NEW YORK/ NEW JERSEY
Tues, July 24th, Noon-4PM. Location: 350 W. 42nd St. 29th Fl, NYC. Auditions are being held for "Five to Six," an original Web-based comedic drama about college life. Please be prepared to cold read. Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. Possible pay, plus credit, meals, and travel provided. Shooting begins in August in NY and NJ. We are seeking male & female Actors: 18-50 to play students, professors, parents, and townies, all ethniticies and body types welcome.
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BLUE IS GREEN IN VIETNAM, STUDENT SHORT FILM, NEW YORK
Casting is underway for the School of Visual Arts film "Blue Is Green In Vietnam." SAG Student Film Agreement. Graduate thesis DV short about a woman who is inflicted with an eye disorder that causes blindness. Shooting begins in August in the West Village. No Pay (Copy, credit). Auditions (by appointment) and will be held at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. Specific dates are to be determined pending response. Email headshots to loxendine@sva.edu. Actors must bring a short rehearsed monologue of choice and be ready to cold read. Seeking: Female: late 20s, Caucasian/European, dark hair, any eye color, slim build, increasing blindness caused by tunnel vision, (Lead).
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BOOMERANG, FEATURE FILM, NEW JERSEY
Silent Sea Productions is casting for the Feature Film "Boomerang." Shooting August 13-31. Please email submissions and link to reel ASAP to silentseacasting@gmail.com or send to Silent Sea Casting, 26 Whitewood Place Old Bridge, NJ 08857, Attn: Mark Nistico. Pay/copy/credit/meals/trans/lodging. Seeking: Female Actor: 20s, Caucasian, medium height, practical, weathered, has seen rough times, attractive but not a model-type, edgy, (Lead) Male Actor: 20s, Caucasian, tall, charming, attractive, suave, highly intellectual, a well-read Bogart, (Lead) Male Actor: 20s, Caucasian, medium build, geekish, introverted, laconic, trusting, ambivalent; Male Actor: 40s, Caucasian, shrewd, timid, submissive, sneaky accountant Female Actor: 40s, Caucasian, arrogant, controlling, dominating bitchy wife. Male Actor: late 40s, Caucasian, stocky loan shark. Female Actor: 60s, Caucasian, frail, trusting, gullible, a grieving widow. Male Actor: 9-10, Caucasian, cantankerous kid, looks younger than his age.
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GOING UP, COMMERCIAL, NEW YORK
A short film sponsored by 'Johnnie Walker'. Andres, a progressive young Hispanic man pursues the woman of his dreams as he celebrates his recent law school admission. Non-Union, 1 week, starts Mid August in NYC. Email: goingup07@gmail.com. Seeking: Andres: Age 24-26 Handsome dark-haired Latino. Shy and quirky,. A little on the nerdy-side but bursting with urban chic potential. Ambitious but reserved, wants more than anything to approach a stunning elusive beauty, and through encouragement of his roommate, and a few special friends, he is finally able to grasp what has been just out of reach. Ramone: Age 23-26 Handsome pony-tailed Latino. Cool, funny, smooth-talker, life of the party. Persuades shy friend to pursue his dream girl. In the process, gets him into some sticky situations. Frederico - late 30's to mid 40's. Latino Suave, sophisticated, boss-man with a soft side.. Man of few words and great power. Reminiscent of Harvey Keitel in "Mean Streets". When two strangers stumble upon his secret meeting, he takes them under his wing and leads them to the promised land. Golden Lady: Late 30's - early 40's. Latina. Mature, sophisticated beauty with an air of Mysticism. Speaks in cryptic messages, and leads a seeking man to his dream woman. Sapphire woman - Mid to late 20s. Latina. Stunning charming beauty. Captures the attention of shy young man, and inspires him to embark on an intense search for her. Tiny: 300lb intimidating body guard. Huge!!
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FILM DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP
Crossroads Films (Igby Goes Down, Lovesong for Bobby Long) is looking for smart, reliable, and pro-active interns for our film division. Cover our scripts, tell us what you think of our projects, and see the inner workings of development. Crossroads also runs a television division and an editing division where we can possibly place you, if your interest lies there. We are looking for college students with excellent writing skills and the eagerness to compete any task, whether big or small. Internship starts ASAP and lasts through fall semester. Please apply to vcho@x-rds.com.
Auditions will be held by appointment on August 11th with callbacks on the 12th. Ripley-Grier Studios 520 8th Ave., 16th Floor. Eos Theater Co. is accepting submissions for a production of Strange Snow written by Stephen Metcalfe. Performances are October 25-November 4 at the Workshop Theater, 312 W. 36th Street. Director: Jeff Cureton. Equity-showcase approval pending. Please prepare a one-minute contemporary monologue. Seeking: Megs (mid 20s-30s): boisterous, loveable redneck, heart of gold, has a dark dangerous side. David (mid 20s-30s): buddy of Megs from Vietnam, lost himself after the war, drinks too much, sarcastic. Martha (mid 20s-30s): David's sister, biology teacher, warm, generous, wry sense of humor, willing to take a chance on love. Also seeking all actor types for future productions. Please send headshot and resume to Eos Theater Co. c/o Kristen Duffy 72-54 Calamus Ave. Woodside, NY 11377 or email headshot and resume to Eostheaterco@hotmail.com.
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SVA STUDENT FEATURE FILM, BABY D, NEW YORK
Casting for "Baby D," a School of Visual Arts student feature film that has the potential to go abroad. Employer: sva student film Duration: 11/25/07, starts 9/15/07 Non-Union artist contracts Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. Director: Deidre Britter. Shooting in New York. Synopsis: A comedy about a player, Mike, who messes with the wrong female, Amina, and gets a taste of his own medicine. Amina then winds up hooking up with Richard, Mike's best friend. All are unaware of the connection. Mike goes through many dillema's which eventually teaches him how to treat women. Duration: 9/15 - 11/25. Non Union. Payment is lo/no/deferred. Auditions and shoot dates to be announced, however auditions and shooting will begin in September. Apply to: Deidre Britter - dbritter@sva.edu. Seeking: Mike - black male between the ages of 25-30. This character is a fitness trainer that loves women. He gets involved with Amina, who causes him to go through various dilemmas. Partial nudity Amina - black female between the ages of 25-30. Amina is a shild social worker. After her rendevouz with Mike, Amina ends up dating her coworker Richard, who is Mike's best friend. Partial nudity Stacy - black female between 22-30. Stacy is Mike's girldfriend. They share a child, named Iris, together. She is very tired of his cheating ways. Iris - black female between the ages of 6month-2 years. Iris is Mike and Stacy's daughter. Richard - caucasian male between the ages of 25-30. Child social worker. Best friends with Mike. However Richard is nothing like Mike. He is not the player type. He happens to be deeply in love with Amina. Partial nudity. Jake - Caucasian or black male between the ages of 25-30. Age can vary. Jake is also Mike's friend. His personality is similar to Mike's. Jake supports Mike when he goes through his ordeal. Ms. Gladys - Any race between the ages of 60-100. Ms Gladys is the maid at the fitness center where Mike works at. She ends up stalking Mike. Mr. Bailey and Mr. Greene -black, Caucasian males between the ages of 40 - 100. They are chess players who give Mike advice during his ordeal. Lordes and Sonya -Any race females between the ages of 20-30. They are lesbians who have an encounter with Mike at the club. Counter girl - Any race female between the ages of 20 - 40. A worker at the diner where Mike meets Amina. Bag lady - Any race female between the ages of 30 - 50. Bag lady approaches Mike as well as guy in line for help. Poet - Any race male between the ages of 25-40. Recites a poem during poetry night. Psychiatrist- Caucasian or black male between the ages of 40 -60. Misunderstands Mike's situation. he has Mike wrongfully admitted. Witch doctor- black male. African descent is a plus. between the ages of 30 - 80. Mike seeks the witchdoctor for advice. Mya - Any race female between the ages of 13 - 15. Mya is a client at the child center where Amina and Richard works. Also need extras as well for the group session scenes at the center. Need male and female teens. Mike's cellmate in jail - Any race male between the ages of 40 - 60. Character gives Mike advice in jail. He is a homeless man. Gay guy in jail - Any race male between the ages of 25 - 40. Guy flirts with Mike and is insulted when Mike declines. He pays a bully to beat him up. Bully in jail - Any race male between the ages of 30 - 40. Bully fights Mike but apologizes afterward when he discovers Mike's situation. Extras needed for various scenes. Any race-Any age males and females needed.
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SMASHED, FEATURE FILM, NEW YORK & MARYLAND
Want to live at the beach for six weeks? Casting for an indie feature shooting on location in Ocean City, Maryland. Director: Ryan Gielen. Shooting September-October. Non-Union artist contracts. Payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. Casting July 17-18 in New York, July 19-20 in Maryland. Film is a coming-of-age drama about four high school friends who head to 'beach week' with high expectations, only to find everything except what they were looking for. Please send headshots and resumes to: Ryan - smashedfilm@gmail.com. Seeking: MELISSA: White. 18, average, cold and bitter. CHELSEA: White. 18, a lush, the party girl. MEGS: White. 18, the girl next door, the one who always gets her heart broken. ANDY: White. 18, the softie, totally whipped by his girlfriend. NICKIE: White. 18, small, wired, the troublemaker. MATTIE: White. 18, strong and silent. WILL: 18, the quiet one. STUART: 18, suffers from ADD, always on Ritalin. ANNIE: 18, the hot girl, and she knows it. Should be comfortable with one scene of tasteful partial nudity at climax of film.
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LESSONS LEARNED, FEATURE FILM, BALTIMORE
Kubla Khan Productions is casting for the feature film "Lessons Learned," shooting in Baltimore. Duration: October 2007, starts September 2007. Non Union. Payment is lo/no/deferred. Director: Kalima Young; Aj Hyde. "Lessons Learned" is an intense psychological thriller about a rash of serial killings occuring in Mt. Vernon, Baltimore and a journalist who doesn't know if he is the killer or the next victim. Web: http://www.myspace.com/kublakhanproductions. Please send headshots and resumes to: Kalima Young; Aj Hyde, 1538 Ramblewood Road, Baltimore, MD 21239. Seeking: Justin Bishop - Male- 25-30. African American. Troubled writer/photographer who finds himself a suspect in a rash of serial killings. Raymond Ahmad - Male - 51-60 yrs. African American. Homicide detective leading the investigation. The Policeman - Male - 25-30. Any Ethnicity. Imposing authority type. Sean, the Waiter - Male / 18-24 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Attractive, flirtatious. Transgender Prostitute - Male / 18-24 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Young Cop - Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Man #1 - Male / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Requires Nudity. Attractive, gay. Man # 2 - Either gender / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Requires Nudity. Attractive, gay. Pretty Nurse - Female / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Cop at Hospital - Male / 18-24 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Anchor Person- Either gender / 31-40 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. College Student #1 - Male / 18-24 yrs. / Any Ethnicity.
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DISNEY OPEN CALL FOR JEDI MASTERS, FLORIDA
Mon, July 30, 10 AM and 6 PM, Disney's Maingate Office Complex, 3010 Maingate Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34747, Walt Disney World Resort is holding open auditions for Jedi Masters. Disney World Contract, $13.52/hr Minimum, incl. Equity Pension & Disney Health Talent Casting/Auditions: Amy A. Casso No appointment necessary. Sign in begins 1 hour prior to each call. Please attend only one call. Be prepared to read from a side. Be prepared to move if asked. Bring non-returnable current picture and resume. Applicants may be called back at a later date and asked to do a costume / wig fitting or learn additional music, scripts, or a movement combination. Applicants must be 18 years of age. Seeking: Jedi Masters: Athletic actors with strong interactive skills to portray the Jedi Master in the Jedi Training Academy to be performed daily at the Disney-MGM Studios. This will allow guests, both young and young at heart, to "feel the force" as the Jedi Master instructs them in the ancient art of wielding a Light Saber. For more information, visit: www.DISNEYAUDITIONS.com Or call the Audition Hotline at 407-397-3299.
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HOME FOR THE WEEK, SHORT FILM, NEW YORK
Momentum Studios is casting the short film "Home for the Week." Non-ACTRA. Shooting in New York for one week this fall. Director: Tom Savage. Synopsis: When Kelly Strada and her teenage daughter Tessa inherit a cottage on the lake they thought it was a dream come true. However the cottage is in less than dreamy condition. Frustrated with unreliable repairmen, Kelly and Tessa decide to fix it up themselves. At first it goes well but when a chain reaction of accidents leave Kelly and Tessa trapped helplessly in different rooms of the cottage barely able to hear each other. The two then race to concoct a plan to get out of their sticky situation before their time runs out. Please send headshots and resumes to: Peter Goreman - momentumstudios@yahoo.com Seeking: Tessa, 15-17, is a regular flighty teenager but is exited to help her mother renovate their new cottage. However after becoming stuck in carpeting glue she has to become stronger to help her mother get them out of their situation. Kelly, 25-30, is a tough business woman who is out of her element in a cottage setting. While trying to repair a broken antique dresser ends up getting both of her hands 'locked' into a stuck drawer. Trying to keep her wits and come with a plan, she must coordinate with her daughter, stuck in a different room, all the while hiding her own distress.
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STAGED COMEDY, OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS, NEW JERSEY
The Barn Theatre in Montville, New Jersey kicks off its 80th Anniversary Season by holding auditions for the Joe DiPietro comedy "Over the River and Through the Woods" on Saturday, July 14, 2007 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm and on Sunday, July 15, 2007 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm. Cheryl Marocco Hartley of Montville directs. The Barn Theatre is located on Skyline Drive in Montville, NJ, just minutes off Exit 47 from Route 287. For more information or directions, call The Barn Theatre Box Office at (973) 334-9320, or visit The Barn on the web at www.barntheatre.org; info@barntheatre.org Auditioners are asked to arrive and register within the first two hours of the audition. All roles are available; casting is open to all and newcomers are especially welcomed and encouraged. The audition will consist of readings from the script. Crew and other backstage volunteers are also needed and are encouraged to contact the theatre at info@barntheatre.org Performances will be Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from September 7-22, 2007 with possible additional benefit performances on September 13 and 20. Presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Nick is a single, Italian-American guy from New Jersey. His parents have retired and moved to Florida, but that doesn't mean his family isn't still in New Jersey. In fact, he sees both sets of his grandparents every Sunday for dinner. This is his routine until he has to tell them that he's been offered a dream job that will take him to Seattle and away from his beloved, yet annoying, grandparents. When he tells them, the news doesn't sit very well. And thus begins a series of hilarious schemes (including bringing to dinner the lovely - and single - Caitlin O'Hare as bait) as Aida, Frank, Nunzio and Emma do their level best to keep Nick from moving away. Cast Requirements: (3 men & 3 women) NICK CRISTANO -- (Male, early 30's) - Devoted grandson FRANK GIANELLI -- (Male, 55+) - Nick's maternal grandfather, cranky AIDA GIANELLI -- (Female, 55 +) - Nick's maternal grandmother, loves to cook NUNZIO CRISTANO -- (Male, 55 +) - Nick's paternal grandfather, reserved EMMA CRISTANO -- (Female, 55+) - Nick's paternal grandmother, fun loving CAITLIN O'HARA -- (Female, mid 20s to early 30s) - Irish American, attractive and charming.
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THE GREATEST STORY NEVER TOLD, NEW YORK
Sat, July 21, 1 - 4 PM, South Oxford Space, 138 S. Oxford, Brooklyn, NY
MyView Productions is casting The Greatest Story Never Told. Rehearsals begin Sept. 10; runs Oct. 10-Nov. 4. with possible two week extension at Where Eagles Dare Studio Theatre, NYC.. Call 718-249-7049. Prepare a comic monologue no longer than two minutes in length. Paid. Please bring headshot/resume. Seeking: Jesus - female, 33, African-American, comedy background a plus; TV News Director: male, 30s, Caucasian.
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PHANTOM - EQUITY/NON-EQUITY, NEW YORK
Casting for Yeston and Kopit's Phantom, Westchester Broadway Theatre, Elmsford, NY. AEA Dinner Theatre Contract. Will See Equity And Non-Equity. Director: Robert Cuccioli. Choreographer: Tony Stevens. Musical Director: David Andrews Rogers. Executive Producers: Bill Stutler & Bob Funking. Casting Director: Lisa Tiso. Interview Dates: August 6 & 7. Rehearsals start: 9/24/07. Opens: 10/10/07. Closes: 1/27/08 (unpaid hiatus from 11/26 thru 12/25). Seeking: The Phantom (Erik): Imposing, magnetic presence; dashing figure; deep sense of mystery & danger about him. 20s-30s, strong actor with very legit lyric baritone (F to F), must move very well. Christine Daee/Belladova: Early 20s, lovely actress with legit soprano vocal range (B flat to B flat), must move well. Count Philippe De Chandon: Late 20s, handsome, charming & elegant actor with light baritone (B flat to E flat), must move well. Gerard Carrier: Erik's father - 50s or older, warm, genial and fatherly, elegant & charming bass-baritone (B flat to E flat). Alain Cholet: New owner/manager of Paris Opera. distinguished gentleman with a flair for the dramatic, 40s to 50s, strong character actor with baritone vocal range. Carlotta: Cholet's wife - self proclaimed opera diva who is her own biggest fan. 40ish, strong elegantly comic character actress - fiery mezzo or soprano with strong low voice and upper extension to B. Jean-Claude: Stage manager of opera house - kindly gentleman, 30s or older, strong character actor with baritone vocal range. Inspector Ledoux: Chief of Paris police. 40s or older, strong character actor with baritone vocal range. Hardcopy Only To:Lisa Tiso Westchester Broadway Theatre 1 Broadway Plaza Elmsford, NY 10523 PLEASE MARK PHANTOM ON ENVELOPE.
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SIMPATICO THEATRE PROJECT CASTING THE WHY, PHILADELPHIA
Fri, Aug 3 from 6:30 - 10 PM and Sat, Aug 4 from 1-5 PM. Conference room on the 2nd floor of the Simpatico Theatre Project office building, 525 South 4th St. Philadelphia. Simpatico Theatre Project in Philadelphia, PA will be holding auditions for its production of Victor Kaufold's The Why, to be performed Oct 10-28 in the 2nd Stage of the Adrienne Theater, located at 2030 Sansom St. Rehearsals for The Why will take place Mon-Fri from 6-10p beginning on Sept 3, and will be held in the Adrienne's 2nd floor rehearsal space. Performances will take place Wed-Sat nights with a Sun matinee. If you have any questions, or would like to schedule an audition time slot, please contact Stage Manager Katie Driscoll at kdriscoll@simpaticotheatre.org. Sides will be available, no monologues necessary. Stipend provided. Seeking: Three Men and One Woman, aged approx. 20-30, to each play a wide variety of characters. Callbacks will be Sun, Aug 5 from 6-8p.
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FIVE TO SIX, WEB COMEDIC SERIES, NEW YORK/ NEW JERSEY
Tues, July 24th, Noon-4PM. Location: 350 W. 42nd St. 29th Fl, NYC. Auditions are being held for "Five to Six," an original Web-based comedic drama about college life. Please be prepared to cold read. Bring pix & resumes, stapled together. Possible pay, plus credit, meals, and travel provided. Shooting begins in August in NY and NJ. We are seeking male & female Actors: 18-50 to play students, professors, parents, and townies, all ethniticies and body types welcome.
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BLUE IS GREEN IN VIETNAM, STUDENT SHORT FILM, NEW YORK
Casting is underway for the School of Visual Arts film "Blue Is Green In Vietnam." SAG Student Film Agreement. Graduate thesis DV short about a woman who is inflicted with an eye disorder that causes blindness. Shooting begins in August in the West Village. No Pay (Copy, credit). Auditions (by appointment) and will be held at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. Specific dates are to be determined pending response. Email headshots to loxendine@sva.edu. Actors must bring a short rehearsed monologue of choice and be ready to cold read. Seeking: Female: late 20s, Caucasian/European, dark hair, any eye color, slim build, increasing blindness caused by tunnel vision, (Lead).
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BOOMERANG, FEATURE FILM, NEW JERSEY
Silent Sea Productions is casting for the Feature Film "Boomerang." Shooting August 13-31. Please email submissions and link to reel ASAP to silentseacasting@gmail.com or send to Silent Sea Casting, 26 Whitewood Place Old Bridge, NJ 08857, Attn: Mark Nistico. Pay/copy/credit/meals/trans/lodging. Seeking: Female Actor: 20s, Caucasian, medium height, practical, weathered, has seen rough times, attractive but not a model-type, edgy, (Lead) Male Actor: 20s, Caucasian, tall, charming, attractive, suave, highly intellectual, a well-read Bogart, (Lead) Male Actor: 20s, Caucasian, medium build, geekish, introverted, laconic, trusting, ambivalent; Male Actor: 40s, Caucasian, shrewd, timid, submissive, sneaky accountant Female Actor: 40s, Caucasian, arrogant, controlling, dominating bitchy wife. Male Actor: late 40s, Caucasian, stocky loan shark. Female Actor: 60s, Caucasian, frail, trusting, gullible, a grieving widow. Male Actor: 9-10, Caucasian, cantankerous kid, looks younger than his age.
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GOING UP, COMMERCIAL, NEW YORK
A short film sponsored by 'Johnnie Walker'. Andres, a progressive young Hispanic man pursues the woman of his dreams as he celebrates his recent law school admission. Non-Union, 1 week, starts Mid August in NYC. Email: goingup07@gmail.com. Seeking: Andres: Age 24-26 Handsome dark-haired Latino. Shy and quirky,. A little on the nerdy-side but bursting with urban chic potential. Ambitious but reserved, wants more than anything to approach a stunning elusive beauty, and through encouragement of his roommate, and a few special friends, he is finally able to grasp what has been just out of reach. Ramone: Age 23-26 Handsome pony-tailed Latino. Cool, funny, smooth-talker, life of the party. Persuades shy friend to pursue his dream girl. In the process, gets him into some sticky situations. Frederico - late 30's to mid 40's. Latino Suave, sophisticated, boss-man with a soft side.. Man of few words and great power. Reminiscent of Harvey Keitel in "Mean Streets". When two strangers stumble upon his secret meeting, he takes them under his wing and leads them to the promised land. Golden Lady: Late 30's - early 40's. Latina. Mature, sophisticated beauty with an air of Mysticism. Speaks in cryptic messages, and leads a seeking man to his dream woman. Sapphire woman - Mid to late 20s. Latina. Stunning charming beauty. Captures the attention of shy young man, and inspires him to embark on an intense search for her. Tiny: 300lb intimidating body guard. Huge!!
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FILM DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP
Crossroads Films (Igby Goes Down, Lovesong for Bobby Long) is looking for smart, reliable, and pro-active interns for our film division. Cover our scripts, tell us what you think of our projects, and see the inner workings of development. Crossroads also runs a television division and an editing division where we can possibly place you, if your interest lies there. We are looking for college students with excellent writing skills and the eagerness to compete any task, whether big or small. Internship starts ASAP and lasts through fall semester. Please apply to vcho@x-rds.com.
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Writer’s Guild Rights, Philadelphia Music Week, Entertainment Software Association, Premiere Brazil! 2007, Expo Comm Wireless Japan, Gibson Foundation
The Media Conference, a one day conference, happening on July 3 in London, brings together policy-makers, companies, foundations and charities working for global change to learn how to successfully exploit the power of film as a global advocacy tool. Craig Mazin, the writer and producer of the hit comedies Scary Movie 3 and Scary Movie 4 leads a discussion on "The Ins and Outs of Writer’s Guild Rights and The Coming Contract Renegotiation" for the Alameda Writers Group's July 7 meeting in Glendale. The World Premiere of Static Room Media's production of Shelli Ryan's film Jake’s Closet - a suspenseful journey into the mind of a little boy who believes there is something lurking in his bedroom closet - will be screened July 7 in the competition segment of the DancesWithFilms Film Festival, opening July 6-12 in West Hollywood. The Independents Day Music Conference is a break-out session within the Philadelphia Music Week celebration, running July 9-15, to celebrate Philadelphia music, and hosted by the Recording Academy®, in which there is a slate of performances, activities, and events highlighting Philadelphia artists and music venues.
In its return to the New York area, The Latin Alternative Music Conference runs July 10-14 featuring free concerts and film nights at Central Park Summerstage and the Celebrate Brooklyn Festival at Prospect Park, industry panels at the Roosevelt Hotel, numerous artist showcases across the city and a closing night party at the Cooper-Hewitt museum. From July 11-13 Barker Hangar in Santa Monica will be converted into a software showcase where invited attendees will be able to casually test drive featured video games in what shapes up to be a preeminent press and networking event hosted by the Entertainment Software Association. Proibido Proibir (Forbidden to Forbid), by writer/director Jorge Durán, and with Caio Blat, Maria Flor, Alexandre Rodrigues, and Andressa Furletti (http://www.myspace.com/andressafurletti) will have its NYC screening, July 14 & 20, during Premiere Brazil! 2007, a collaboration between MoMA and the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival. During the two days ConnectiCon runs, beginning July 13, convention members will find entertainment including (but not limited to) gaming tournaments, video screenings of anime and major motion pictures, informative panels, workshops and demonstrations, and a 12,000 square foot gift shop. On July 16 & 17 in San Francisco, the 2007 Ypulse Mashup (www.mashup.ypulse.com/mashup_2007), the brainchild of Anastasia Goodstein (www.myspace.com/ypulse) is the place where industry experts discuss leveraging social media, virtual reality environments and wireless technology; social networking and non-traditional marketing; youth activism, branding, experiential marketing and more.
Project Accessible Hollywood, also known as PAH-FEST, is the brain child of Christopher Coppola (the nephew of Francis Ford) and is a new kind of digital media festival that celebrates the stories and voices of everyday people by recording them using today’s latest technology and pro-sumer equipment. Festivities are July 16-22 in Livonia and will feature an evening of film and discussion with Elmore Leonard and his latest work. During Expo Comm Wireless Japan, taking place July 18-20 in Tokyo, the focus will be on Wireless and Mobile networks, Personal Area Networks, Internet ITS, Home networks, and other wireless technologies for Japan's advanced mobile society. At the Develop in Brighton Gaming Conference and Expo, from July 24-26, there will be various networking events and evening receptions, in addition to the Develop Industry Excellence Awards 2007 on Wednesday night. The NATPE TV Producers Boot Camp and LA TV Festival, run in tandem, though at different locations in the Los Angeles area, July 25-27, both offering an agenda suited to the established independent producer, or an emerging creator, building their industry credentials. Comic-Con International is a gathering of comic book, science fiction, film and television fans attending this event, July 26-29 in San Diego, which also offers seminars on breaking into filmmaking and near 24-hour film retrospectives. The Grammy Foundation along with the Gibson Foundation honors Quincy Jones, the ambassador for The Recording Academy's 50th Celebration, at its annual Starry Night gala — a benefit dinner and concert under the stars on July 28 in Los Angeles.
The above events are just a sampling of what is listed. Most of the reported events above have a submission process for indie and/or performing artists to take part in. Complete details are on the "Media, Entertainment and Performing Arts Industry News and Events" page at http://www.actorschecklist.com/news.html. Video and podcast versions of this news summary are now available at most popular video sites around the Web like MySpace, YouTube, the Apple iTunes store podcast category, as well as on The Actor's Checklist at http://actorschecklist.com/loudblog/ a great place to get your iPhone download. This month on video you will see trailers and video clips of metal, rock band, American Head Charge (http://www.myspace.com/americanheadcharge http://www.headcharge.com), from their current DVD "Can't Stop The Machine"; Static Room Media's production of Shelli Ryan's film Jake’s Closet (http://www.JakesClosetMovie.com http://www.myspace.com/jakesclosetmovie) premiering in the DancesWithFilms Festival; Brazilian film Proibido Proibir (Forbidden to Forbid), premiering in the Premiere Brazil! 2007 festival at MoMA; The sketch comedy parodies of Planet Craze (http://www.planetcraze.com http://www.myspace.com/planetcraze) based in Miami. Another welcome goes out to newly baptized iPhone owners to make http://actorschecklist.com/loudblog their premiere video download destination for media industry news and events.
In its return to the New York area, The Latin Alternative Music Conference runs July 10-14 featuring free concerts and film nights at Central Park Summerstage and the Celebrate Brooklyn Festival at Prospect Park, industry panels at the Roosevelt Hotel, numerous artist showcases across the city and a closing night party at the Cooper-Hewitt museum. From July 11-13 Barker Hangar in Santa Monica will be converted into a software showcase where invited attendees will be able to casually test drive featured video games in what shapes up to be a preeminent press and networking event hosted by the Entertainment Software Association. Proibido Proibir (Forbidden to Forbid), by writer/director Jorge Durán, and with Caio Blat, Maria Flor, Alexandre Rodrigues, and Andressa Furletti (http://www.myspace.com/andressafurletti) will have its NYC screening, July 14 & 20, during Premiere Brazil! 2007, a collaboration between MoMA and the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival. During the two days ConnectiCon runs, beginning July 13, convention members will find entertainment including (but not limited to) gaming tournaments, video screenings of anime and major motion pictures, informative panels, workshops and demonstrations, and a 12,000 square foot gift shop. On July 16 & 17 in San Francisco, the 2007 Ypulse Mashup (www.mashup.ypulse.com/mashup_2007), the brainchild of Anastasia Goodstein (www.myspace.com/ypulse) is the place where industry experts discuss leveraging social media, virtual reality environments and wireless technology; social networking and non-traditional marketing; youth activism, branding, experiential marketing and more.
Project Accessible Hollywood, also known as PAH-FEST, is the brain child of Christopher Coppola (the nephew of Francis Ford) and is a new kind of digital media festival that celebrates the stories and voices of everyday people by recording them using today’s latest technology and pro-sumer equipment. Festivities are July 16-22 in Livonia and will feature an evening of film and discussion with Elmore Leonard and his latest work. During Expo Comm Wireless Japan, taking place July 18-20 in Tokyo, the focus will be on Wireless and Mobile networks, Personal Area Networks, Internet ITS, Home networks, and other wireless technologies for Japan's advanced mobile society. At the Develop in Brighton Gaming Conference and Expo, from July 24-26, there will be various networking events and evening receptions, in addition to the Develop Industry Excellence Awards 2007 on Wednesday night. The NATPE TV Producers Boot Camp and LA TV Festival, run in tandem, though at different locations in the Los Angeles area, July 25-27, both offering an agenda suited to the established independent producer, or an emerging creator, building their industry credentials. Comic-Con International is a gathering of comic book, science fiction, film and television fans attending this event, July 26-29 in San Diego, which also offers seminars on breaking into filmmaking and near 24-hour film retrospectives. The Grammy Foundation along with the Gibson Foundation honors Quincy Jones, the ambassador for The Recording Academy's 50th Celebration, at its annual Starry Night gala — a benefit dinner and concert under the stars on July 28 in Los Angeles.
The above events are just a sampling of what is listed. Most of the reported events above have a submission process for indie and/or performing artists to take part in. Complete details are on the "Media, Entertainment and Performing Arts Industry News and Events" page at http://www.actorschecklist.com/news.html. Video and podcast versions of this news summary are now available at most popular video sites around the Web like MySpace, YouTube, the Apple iTunes store podcast category, as well as on The Actor's Checklist at http://actorschecklist.com/loudblog/ a great place to get your iPhone download. This month on video you will see trailers and video clips of metal, rock band, American Head Charge (http://www.myspace.com/americanheadcharge http://www.headcharge.com), from their current DVD "Can't Stop The Machine"; Static Room Media's production of Shelli Ryan's film Jake’s Closet (http://www.JakesClosetMovie.com http://www.myspace.com/jakesclosetmovie) premiering in the DancesWithFilms Festival; Brazilian film Proibido Proibir (Forbidden to Forbid), premiering in the Premiere Brazil! 2007 festival at MoMA; The sketch comedy parodies of Planet Craze (http://www.planetcraze.com http://www.myspace.com/planetcraze) based in Miami. Another welcome goes out to newly baptized iPhone owners to make http://actorschecklist.com/loudblog their premiere video download destination for media industry news and events.
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