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All Forums  50 Most Recent Posts Close Ups / Face Facts - for Actors Real family sought for TV show Cash Anthony 02/20/2010  09:29 *NATIONAL CASTING CALL! Please submit to your applications to email below. To make sure your application has top priority, tell him MICHELLE FITZGERALD referred you. NOW CASTING FABULOUS, OUTRAGEOUS AND FUNNY FAMILIES FOR A NEW DOCU-SERIES, MY FAMILY A MAJOR CABLE NETWORK is searching for a large, extended and multi-generational family to be the stars of their own comedy reality show. Were looking for funny families that REDEFINE THE TRADITIONAL and BREAK THE MOLD of your typical, ho-hum, American household. This show will document their lives and explore the familys complexity while witnessing the craziness, chaos and love that makes their family special. Does your family fit this description? * At your annual Thanksgiving dinner, do you look around and think your family should have a reality show, because no one would believe it otherwise? * Do you find yourself having to explain your family dynamic to those unfamiliar with how things work in your non-traditional household? * Do your siblings, parents, in-laws or hired help bring a new element that pushes the envelope? Maybe someone is in a May/Dec relationship or has taken on responsibilities or roles that might deviate from the norm...? Perhaps one of them is gay or was adopted from a far-flung exotic locale? Is there someone of a different race or ethnicity thats mixing things up in your previously homogenous family? If your family puts the FUN in dysFUNctional, then this is the show for you! Tell us about you and your family. The good, the bad and the ugly. EMAIL ALL INFO TO CHRISTOPHER@ICONICCASTING.COM Send: All Family Names, ages and occupations. A brief bio about your immediate and extended family. Include a family photo(s). Contact Phone numbers for the main contact in each family. *This is a feel good show where at the end of the day, LOVE CONQUERS ALL. *All family members involved must live in close proximity to one another. *"Characters" welcome. Auditions in March for "Theory" Cash Anthony 02/18/2010  17:09 Theory" new media, SAG pending in HD Houston,Texas Auditions: 26th-27th and on. Filming March 23rd-April 2nd 2010 Sag and non union may apply - TheoryPilot@gmail.com Please Send Headshots and Resumes, along with part to be considered for, to: casting: Jordan Schorr and Atticus Mata producer - Laurie Foxx Aqua Foxx Productions Don(lead)- 35-45s Caucasian - an un-enlightened everyman. Clever and sure-footed, though recently out of a job. Stephanie (supporting) - 30s-40s - any ethnicity - appealing, sexy, man-chasing next-door neighbor/best friend. Wants to show Laura best friend how to catch her man. Estella (supporting)- 30s-40s - nosey, nerdy, trouble making character. She wants to be in control. Neville's confidante. Neville (supporting) - nerdy, scientist type, more comfortable alone in a lab than with people. Steven Anslow, - 30s-40s Caucasian, Romeo Professor. Donna (supporting)30-40s- African/American,latino, any ethnicity. Outspoken, tell it like it is. Kyle- 30s-40s - Don's generous cool friend. Dean Marshall- 40s-up Wise University Dean Bartender - Keeps his bar running smoothly. (if have skills, please note) Male Hairdresser - stereotypical flaming, bitchy hairdresser-makeover star wannabe. Professors - male and female varied ages Male interviewees - Male 20s-60s -Cameo. Wide variety of characters handsome, and otherwise., (1-2 days) may have 1-3 lines, and may be physically active in obstacle course. Casting Call for Austin film Cash Anthony 02/18/2010  15:57 CASTING CALL: Texas filmmaker Kyle Henry (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0377896/) is holding auditions in Houston on Saturday, February 20th for his new short film "FOURPLAY" to be shot in Austin in mid-May. Gay-themed with lots of over the-top physical comedy. No dialogue. Actors must be excellent at physical comedy and have the right sense of humor for this raucous comedy. Needed: Headbanger-Long, middle-aged hair under a cap, denim jacket with patch, Age 35-50, Any ethnicity; Army Recruiter-Black, athletic build, age 35-45. Also seeing other ethnicities. Some nudity required, depending on the role for which you are cast. Roles are SAG and paid. For consideration please send picture and resume to 4playcasting@gmail.com by Thursday, February 18th. Please use the subject "Tampa Additional Casting". Complete information at http://files.me.com/cinepraxis/fdmu9i Action / drama casting for Houston Cash Anthony 02/17/2010  09:17 Casting / Crew Call Houston, TX Short Film Action-Drama Production Title: Delinquent Duty Independent Production Company: Roy Boy Films Non-Union Format: Digital Location: Houston, TX Short Film - possible series Synopsis: They have found a delinquent payment. But they want more than just repayment. One man finds out how and why and they wont give up until they have been cleared for payment. Action drama Character Breakdowns: George: male 30s (Caucasian) Lead Hunter: male 17-19 teenager (Caucasian) Carl/Boss: Male 45-65 (all ethnicities) Theodore: Male 4060 (Caucasian) Hunters father Grace: female 9-11yr old (Caucasian) Georges daughter Carla: female 16-19yr old teen (African American, Hispanic, Asian), Hunters girlfriend Jessi: female 25-40 (Asian, Caucasian, Hispanic) Travis: male Caucasian (athletic/fast) henchman #1 Jason: male African American (bulky) henchman #2 Jessis bodyguard Email your name, contact info, character for consideration and HEADSHOT to the address below. Resumes are a plus, but not required. - Non-Paid, meals, snacks included, film credit, DVD. CASTING SUBMISSIONS: talent@royboyfilms.com Crew Positions Needed: Assistant Director Director of Photography Boom Mic Operator Lighting Grip Production Assistants Location Scout Email your name, contact info, and position applying for to the address below. Non-Paid, meals, snacks included, film credit, DVD. CREW SUBMISSIONS: production@royboyfilms.com Subject: Crew-Delinquent Duty Submitting to short film festivals / and online distribution following festival circuit. Production start date is March / April 2010. Low-Budget SAG movie near Houston Cash Anthony 02/16/2010  21:49 www.rustyyankieproductions.com AUDITIONS FEBRUARY 27, 2010 LOW BUDGET SAG MOVIE MONTGOMERY/CONROE TEXAS PAID ROLES - LOCAL HIRE ONLY SHOOTING TO BEGIN MARCH 17, go through MARCH 27, 2010 IF YOU FIT THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTIONS: GENDER AGE TYPE CHARACTER NAME MALE 25 30 CORP. TYPE HANDSOME DAVENPORT MALE 25 30 CORP. TYPE COOL/JERK MORTEN MALE 25 30 CORP. TYPE LANCE MALE 30 40 AVERAGE CORP.TYPE PRESTON FEMALE 30 40 CORP. TYPE VIRGINIA FEMALE 20 25 CORP. TYPE STACY FEMALE 25 - 30 CORP. LADDER-CLIMBER MINDY (SOME LIGHT NUDITY) FEMALE 50 60 AFRICAN AMERICAN, ALEONA ISLAND ACCENT HELPFUL PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME IN PDF FORMAT AND HEADSHOT IN JPG FORMAT TO: castingtexasfilms@gmail.com A MUST: Send headshot in jpg format and resume in word or pdf format. READ CAREFULLY: PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER AND E-MAIL ADDRESS. IT WILL BE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY YOUR AGENTS. THE PRODUCTION COMPANY WILL PAY YOU DIRECTLY. www.rustyyankieproductions.com br / Actor needed for West Texas shoot Cash Anthony 02/15/2010  10:01 Hey, I'm a New York film student at the School of Visual Arts, coming home to shoot my final semester project. I'll be coming to San Antonio; however, the locations are in west and east Texas, both approximately 300 miles from San Antonio. Transportation will be provided to and from each location, and I am willing to pick the actors up in Austin. Here is my post. ACTOR NEEDED - Male - Mid 30s- Early 40s - Athletic to Average Body - Light skin, either Caucasian or light Hispanic - Colored eyes is a plus, but not necessary - Dark Hair - High cheekbones and low or decreasing brow ridges is a plus! Shoot Dates: March 13th and March 14th * Dates are tentative. - Non-Union, SAG, AFTRA, etc... are all welcome - This is a prologue to my thesis project that will be shot next summer. - It is an insight to a lead character within the main short film. - There are no auditions, I am casting only by head shots. - There is very minimal acting. - Transportation will be provided to shooting locations. Please send headshots to the e-mail address provided, and a response will be given no matter what the decision is. Please allow up to 1 week for response. I am a film student in New York, coming down to shoot my final semester project. - Chris Contact: Christopher Cortez chrisj_c@hotmail.com Close Ups / Film-making from the Ground Up Job Opening - exec director Cash Anthony 02/12/2010  14:17 Houston Cinema Arts Society POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Position: Executive Director Reports To: Board of Directors Works With: Artistic Director Supervises: Administrative Staff, Volunteers, Interns, Contract Employees The Houston Cinema Arts Society seeks an Executive Director (ED) to lead the organization, shape and implement its future plans, and manage its day-to-day operations including its annual Cinema Arts Festival. About the Organization Houston Cinema Arts Society (HCAS) celebrates and illuminates the vitality and diversity of the city of Houston by presenting a festival of innovative cinema, mixed-media performances, new media, and installations. Developed as an initiative of former Houston Mayor Bill White, HCAS was shaped by a task force composed of leaders from Houston film and arts organizations under the guidance of board chair Franci Crane. The November 2009 inaugural Cinema Arts Festival celebrated the vitality and diversity of the Houston arts community by working collaboratively with eighteen local arts organizations. In total, more than 6,000 people attended 34 events and screenings, featuring such luminary visitors as Tilda Swinton, Guillermo Arriaga, and Richard Linklater. For more information visit www.cinemartsociety.org Executive Director Responsibilities The organization's first Executive Director will have the responsibility of strategic planning and institution building for this relatively new 501 c(3) non-profit organization, working with its board of directors, advisory board and staff. The ED will work in concert with the Festival Artistic Director, with the two positions dually reporting to the HCAS board. The ED responsibilities include: Serving as a public face for the organization, developing its brand identity, funding support, and audience engagement Developing and implementing an organizational strategic plan, working closely with the HCAS board Functioning as lead fund raiser, cultivating individual donors, soliciting gifts, and stewarding relationships. Responsibilities will also include oversight of foundation grant writing, special events, and pursuit of major corporate sponsorships for the Festival Recruiting, retaining, and supervising the HCAS staff, including Operations Manager and other positions to be determined. Providing rigorous fiscal oversight and budget management for HCAS and its Festival. Overseeing and maintaining efficient bookkeeping and accounting systems and providing regular financial reports at board meetings. Working with expert consultants and vendors on HCAS and Festival marketing and public relations campaigns including pursuit of local, national, and international media coverage, creating print materials and placing advertisements, and recruiting of sponsorship support. Ideal Personal Profile The ideal Executive Director will possess the following characteristics: Experience leading non-profit organizations and working with boards of directors A strong vision and philosophy about leadership and management of an arts institution A knowledge of the fields of film, new media, and/or contemporary art, and the ability to support the vision of the Artistic Director and programming staff Ability to set and meet goals and objectives while working in a small, collaborative team environment Ability to manage activities at multiple venues throughout a geographic area Extremely organized and able to develop detailed systems, policies and procedures Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills including public speaking and presentation abilities Confidence, integrity and strong ethics Multi-venue film festival experience is a plus Familiarity with the Houston arts, philanthropic, and business communities is a plus, but out of state applicants are also welcome Experience and Qualifications 5-10 years of non-profit experience, preferably in an arts organization Minimum B.A., B.F.A., M.A., or M.F.A. in a related field. How to Apply Email CV and references to cherylwest@cinemartsociety.org with "Executive Director" in the subject line. No phone calls please. Close Ups / Face Facts - for Actors Casting Call for "Wish List" music video Cash Anthony 02/01/2010  16:48 Plus 2 Studio Productions and Runway Records are looking for the following roles for our upcoming Music Video "Wish List". Song title: "WISH LIST" Artist: Cydney Terese Label: RUNWAY RECORDS Producers: Lascelles McCarthy III and Dr. Demetric Thrower Director: Lascelles McCarthy III 1st AD: Mikel Fair Production Company: PLUS 2 STUDIO PRODUCTIONS AND LGIII PRODUCTIONS Slated for: Labels, Festivals and Record Launch Currently in pre production....production begins early March The music genre is that comparable to Rhianna or Beyonce, very R&Bish with a Pop Dance Beat. Below are the details: Teacher- MALE OR FEMALE , any ethnicity, ages 30 to 40, Speaking role Janitor -FILLED Jonah (Love Interest)- Featured Extra Male, any ethnicity, age 16 to 18 (or can play this age) Dance Team- MALE, FEMALE OR MIXED. Can play 16 to 19 yrs old and have a hot squad. We are looking at a squad already formed. (No speaking parts) Coach- Featured Extra-MALE, ages 35 to 45, no speaking parts, but miming of coaching as a basketball game commences At this time we are receiving resumes and headshots for acting roles. Dance teams, please submit your interest as we have a date and space for you and your team to audition at the Omni Hotel in February. Further details available when you contact us. Submit to info@plus2studioproductions.com. Close Ups / Film-making from the Ground Up Production Co has jobs Cash Anthony 01/28/2010  15:39 WIFT CORPORATE MEMBER LOCKE BRYAN PRODUCTIONS IS LOOKING FOR JUST THE RIGHT PERSON FOR BOTH OF THESE POSITIONS. If you're interested, or know someone with the qualifications, here are the details for both. Production Manager/Line Producer Locke Bryan Productions, seeks a seasoned Production Manager. Minimum 3-5 years experience and industry related degree required. Candidates resume must include involvement in all areas of production with extensive work history in budgeting, talent / crew / equipment / location and studio procurement, permits and insurance, crew time logs and all facets of shoots as they related to the position. Salary benefits include: health insurance, employer-matched IRA, 2 weeks vacation per year. This is a position that requires driving of company vehicles and production van as well as loading and unloading of some equipment. Please submit resume to Patricia Torres-Burd, General Manager, ptorres-burd@lockebryan.com No phone calls please. Assistant Production Manager/Web Content Coordinator Locke Bryan Productions, seeks a Assistant Production Manager / Web Content Coordinator. Candidate should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, be a positive team player, and have a strong work ethic as a self-starter. Requirements: Degree in field of RTF, Advertising or Communications. Candidate will assist Production Manager in all stages of production and deliverables, coordination as well as detailed elements for scheduling, budgeting, insurance for talent / crew / equipment / location and studios. Additionally this position will be involved in the content creation for areas of the new LBP website to include, project description, images, interviews and blogging as they pertain to this area of the company. Salary benefits include: health insurance, employer matched IRA, 2 weeks vacation per year. This is a position that requires driving of company vehicles and production van as well as loading and unloading of some equipment. Please submit resume and writing samples to Patricia Torres-Burd, General Manager, ptorres-burd@lockebryan.com No phone calls please. Locke Bryan Productions is a full service film and video company founded in 1972. LBP works with an impressive list of advertising agency and Fortune 1000 clients throughout the world establishing relationships and producing award-winning projects. Close Ups / Face Facts - for Actors Actors to Sing and Dance for Veggies Cash Anthony 01/21/2010  10:41 WHO: Veggie Pals is a group concerned with fighting childhood obesity. Seeking experienced, committed adult actors who would enjoy doing children's shows and workshops. Compensation will be provided. Please bring headshot and be prepared to do one-minute monologue. To make appointment, call or email with your telephone number to: Marlowe Delene marlowepatxvanc@hotmail.com phone: 267-918-1382 or Babbs Burke Babbsburke@yahoo.com phone: 713-817-0912 WHERE: Audition place: Sharpstown Mall Veggie Pals Activity Center; second floor; Ste 922 (across from 'Kids for Less' ) WHEN: Auditions at Sharpstown mall on Thursday, January 28, 2010 from 6:30PM to 9PM. WHAT: Compensation will be provided. Callbacks are on January 29. First show is on Feb. 6, 2010. Actors should be able to sing, dance, and move to music. Actors must be 18+. All ethnicities are needed and encouraged to apply. *Please bring headshot and resume, if available, and be prepared to do a one-minute monologue. Music Video in Houston - paid Cash Anthony 01/12/2010  08:56 Plus 2 Studio Productions, LLC and Runway Records are producing the music video "Wish List" in February. This will be a 2-day shoot. Some roles will be involved in pre-production. Below are credits: Song title: "WISH LIST" Artist: Cydney Terese Label: RUNWAY RECORDS Producers: Lascelles McCarthy III and Dr. Demetric Thrower Director: Lascelles McCarthy III Production Company: PLUS 2 STUDIO PRODUCTIONS AND LGIII PRODUCTIONS Slated for: Labels, Festivals and Record Launch Shooting: DVX100B (3)-24p Currently in pre-production....productions begins mid February We are seeking the following positions: Asst. Director (Paid) Asst. Talent Coordinator Script Supervisor (paid) Camera Operators (DVX100b) Paid Grips Gaffer (paid) Continuity expert Production Asst. (5) (possible pay) Please submit to above address with resumes and/or work. Deadline for submissions are Jan 13. Location: North Houston/Kingwood Compensation: Based on position $50-$500 Lascelles McCarthy II Contact producers here. Close Ups / Film-making from the Ground Up $10 OFF FILM SUBMISSIONS - Your film could WIN! GoingGreenFF 12/21/2009  15:58 Chipotle Mexican Grill to Award a Filmmaker $2000, April 4, 2010 during the ECOtainment Awards at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills. ( www.GoingGreenFilmFestival.com ) THAT FILMMAKER COULD BE YOU! EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION will also be honored for "greening" every home. (www.ECOtainmentAwards.com) The GOING GREEN FILM FESTIVAL is currently taking submissions. Submit your film NOW. COUPON EXPIRES December 30th! Enter code: "ggff1230" at checkout to receive your $10 off! ALL GENRES OF FILMS WELCOME! Prizes include: $2000 from Chipotle, Hybrid Bikes, Tree Planted in Your Name, Fuji Film, Movie Magic Suite Software, Showbiz Software, Super 8 Production Facilities and much more! Hurry and beat the December 30th deadline! ($10 coupon expires) www.GoingGreenFilmFestival.com Want to Volunteer? www.GoingGreenFilmFestival.c...olunteer.html Subscribe to the Newsletter for Discounts/Updates: www.GoingGreenFilmFestival.c...wsletter.html TWITTER @goinggreenfest 2010 NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ENTRIES port1 12/14/2009  19:14 Celebrating its 11th year, the Newport Beach Film Festival is open for submissions. Take advantage of our Early Bird Deadline and save. The 2010 Newport Beach Film Festival will spotlight over 350 films from around the world, including feature length narrative, documentary, short, animated and student films that will compete for a series of Jury, Festival Honors and Audience Awards. The 2010 NBFF will host red carpet Opening and Closing Night Gala Celebrations, International Spotlight events, an Action Sports Film Series, an Environmental Film Series, a Family Film Series, a Collegiate Showcase, a Youth Film Showcase and a free Seminar Series. The Festival runs from April 22nd to April 29th, 2010. Newport Beach Film Festival April 22 - 29, 2010 NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS. SUBMIT NOW AND SAVE! www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com 2010 NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL EARLY BIRD DEADLINE OCT 23! Early Bird Deadline approaching! SUBMIT NOW AND SAVE EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: OCTOBER 23 Features $35 Shorts $30 Newport Beach Film Festival April 22-29, 2010 For more information on submitting, visit www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com 2010 NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL THANKSGIVING SPECIAL Submit your film now and save! The deadline is NOVEMBER 20- Features $45 Shorts $40 Submit on the web with Withoutabox.com and receive a discount! You can find the NBFF submissions link to withoutabox at www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com For more updates and news on special events follow us on Twitter! twitter.com/nbff 2010 Newport Beach Film Festival April 22-29th, 2010 2010 NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE APPROACHING! Friendly reminder that the regular deadline to submit your film to the Newport Beach Film festival is DECEMBER 18, 2009. Check out our festival on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2iPH8M3Zuw Submit directly at Withoutabox: http://www.withoutabox.com/login/1249 Newport Beach Film Festival runs April 22-April 29, 2010 www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com <http://www.newportbeachfilmfest.com/> Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/NBFF Close Ups / Face Facts - for Actors Extras needed Oct. 29th Cash Anthony 10/14/2009  14:47 We need some young concert-goers for the first scene of the dark comedy The Suicide Note. The movie opens with the band Flatline, whose gimmick is that the lead singer tries to commit suicide at the end of each show, always failing. This scene shoots Thursday, October 29, 2009, from approximately 9AM until 5PM, in the 77007 part of town, at a club on Washington. Needed a just a few men and women, ages 16-24 (slightly older may be okay, but not younger than 16.) If you are interested in participating in this scene, please send me a JPG photo (under 300kb) along with your: NAME: AGE (IF UNDER 18) OR AGE RANGE: HOME PHONE: CELL PHONE: EMAIL ADDRESS: AVAILABLE 10/29 during the day? Please send your submissions to southwestcasting@hotmail.com and use the subject line "SN CONCERT - YOUR NAME" replacing YOUR NAME with your actual first and last name. Please only submit if you are interested in participating for this scene. Other scene announcements will be made later. Extras on The Suicide Note are unpaid volunteers (as is most of the cast and crew.) This is a good chance, though, for us to get to know you, especially if you are new to the industry in Houston. Some one-liners may be assigned to the extras as well on certain days. Thank you for supporting independent filmmaking in Houston! Close Ups / Film-making from the Ground Up Film Festival in Houston needs volunteers Cash Anthony 09/14/2009  17:10 GOT TIME? PLANS ARE ROLLING AND NOW'S YOUR CHANCE TO HELP. "The Houston Cinema Arts Society is preparing to pull out all the stops for its first full-fledged Cinema Arts Festival Houston," as reported in Houston Business Journal in its weekly edition on July 24. It's true, and HCAS is counting on your help. The Houston Cinema Arts Society is looking for volunteers and Fall interns to help with the 2009 Cinema and Media Arts Festival, November 11 - 15. The Festival will showcase films by and about artists working in the visual, performing and literary arts. Film screenings will be complemented with interactive video installations, live multi-media performances, outdoor projections and theatrical film and video screenings depicting artistic practices of all kinds. Events will take place at Miller Outdoor Theatre, Angelika Film Center, Warehouse Live, West Alabama Theater, MFAH, Rice Media Center and Discovery Green. Internships and volunteer opportunities are available now. Please email cinemartsociety@gmail.com, or call 281-888-3854 for more information. Close Ups / Face Facts - for Actors Paid singing and dancing parts! Cash Anthony 09/14/2009  13:59 Fly High Productions presents LEGENDS OF THE FIELD: A Texas Country Rock Musical Fly High Productions is now casting for a few lead roles and supporting roles to do Texas tours and Off-Broadway runs!!! Compensation: PAID + TRVL Please send headshot and resume. MUST BE ABLE TO SING AND DANCE. Character Breakdowns: CLINT (lead) - All-American, Senior (18 - 23), Quarterback, easy-going, a true leader SCOOTER (supporting) - CLINT's best friend, dating AMBER, senior (18-23), tailback, class clown, anything for a laugh type STEPHANIE (lead) - cheated on CLINT, senior (17 - 25), head cheerleader, stuck up, popular AMBER (supporting) - STEPHANIE's friend, SCOOTER's girlfriend, senior (17-25), cheerleader, rich, snobbish, ditzy, daddy's little girl BRITTNEY (supporting) - STEPHANIE's friend, dating ROCKY, dislikes AMBER slightly, senior (17-25), cheerleader, most mature of the cheerleading clique ANN-MARIE (supporting) - IMOGENE's friend, junior (16 - 22), dance team captain, nerdy and VERY HYPER RALPHIE (supporting) - freshman (16 - 20), waterboy, school newspaper recruit, smart but awkward, clumsy CHORUS - If you can sing and dance we would love to have you!!! ALSO PAID ALL ROLES ARE PAID!!! Auditions will be held in San Antonio Early to Mid September!! There will be a quick dance and voice portion followed by a cold reading! **VOICE AUDITION** Half of any Musical song or Country song We do have a choreographer for the dancing session Please send headshot and resume to legendsprod@gmail.com with any additional questions! PLEASE PUT THE NAME OF CHARACTER YOU WANT TO AUDITION FOR IN THE SUBJECT!!! ALL EMAILS WITHOUT THIS WILL BE IGNORED!! We will get back to with a time and place within a week or two. Looking forward to auditions!! Close Ups / Film-making from the Ground Up Short film festival in Houston Cash Anthony 09/14/2009  13:55 "MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL" on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 7:00pm. Event: MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL "You Be the Judge!" What: Performance Host: Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP) Start Time: Tuesday, September 22 at 7:00pm End Time: Tuesday, September 22 at 9:00pm Where: Museum of Fine Arts - Houston Close Ups / Face Facts - for Actors Hi-Def Short Film needs actors Cash Anthony 09/12/2009  18:30 UNGOWA FILMS is casting for DONE an HD short shooting in HOUSTON in early October. DONE SYNOPSIS; SAM one of the Asst. Managers at a local Restaurant has fallen in love with ELIZABETH an 18 year old Hostess. In an attempt to win her heart and prove his love SAM makes one tragic mistake after another. Soon SAM discovers that ELIZABETH only thinks of him as a friend and realizes everything he has done for her and all the sacrifices he has made for her are in vain. Heart broken and crushed, SAM turns down a dark path that will change both of their lives forever. ELIZABETH - the female lead in the film. Elizabeth is a beautiful young hostess at a local restaurant. Being 18 years old and a little naive, Elizabeth's overly friendly attitude at work has been mistaken for love by Sam (30 yrs old), one of the assistant managers. SAM gets himself into some serious trouble trying to prove his love and win her heart. This is a NON PAID role. However, meals and a small travel allowance will be provided. Please submit head shots, resumes and links to a reel if available to: ungowafilms@gmail.com We will get back to you the location and time of your audition. Auditions for Comedy Film Cash Anthony 09/10/2009  08:49 TICK TICK BANG PRODUCTIONS, in association with FLOCK ON A WIRE FILMS, will be holding auditions during the second week of September for TRAVIS AMMONS' new comedy, THE SUICIDE NOTE. Principles and extras (we need lots of extras for this one) will be paid a small stipend. Supporting roles will most likely not be paid, unless more money comes along (let's hope!) THE SUICIDE NOTE SYNOPSIS: Struggling playwright Julian Parker has sold his first play, THE SUICIDE NOTE. Despite the play ending in tragedy (the lead commits suicide), crazy naked director and local theatre legend Don Paulson wants to produce the play for a limited-three-night-engagement. His gimmick is to cast three different actors in the lead role, each of whom are willing to commit suicide, literally, on stage at the end of the show. This dark satire about where modern media and reality TV are possibly taking us deals with the playwright and his moral dilemma over having these possible suicides on his conscience, as well as delving into the lives and relationships of the director (and his sexy, money hungry producer) and the three "suicidal" actors who are cast in the play. Director Travis Ammons has assembled a top-notch crew and a few names have expressed serious interest. This promises to be a fun production and the film will hopefully garner some attention at the festivals, as it's an "indie" film about the industry. There will be rehearsals during the day on the weekends throughout October. Shooting will take place in November. Rehearsals/Shooting will all take place in Houston, TX. Please submit headshots and resumes (and links to a reel if available) to: TTBproductions2009@gmail.com We will get back to you with sides and the location and time of your audition. Auditions will take place during the second week of September. At this time all roles are available (although some roles are being offered to some "name" talent): JULIAN PARKER - the playwright (lead) DON PAULSON - the Naked Director (this actor never wears clothes, but no nudity will be required of the actor (on screen) (during shooting however...) (lead) MARLA FRENCH - the producer, a very powerful and sexy woman (lead) LOOPHOLE - a suicidal musician turned actor (lead) DESMOND - a very beautiful actor, his acting skills are very over-the-top, but it doesn't matter with his amazing good looks, he gets cast continually. (supporting) NEIL RHODES - the one actor cast in the lead who legitimately seems like he's willing to off himself. (lead) BARRY RUDD - Neil's ex-lover (supporting) AMANDA AVERY - the female lead in the play, she falls for playwright Julian (lead) RANDY HALL - he plays the lead's brother in the play (supporting) WILMA SEDRICKSON - he plays the lead's sister-in-law (supporting) VERONICA WILLIAMS - another actress, very sexy (supporting) CASSIDY "TUNA" WILHELM - the lesbian (butch) stage manager (supporting) BRENT JEFFRIES - FOX executive (supporting) DETECTIVE ARCHIE EDMONDS - a detective (supporting) BOB - an actor (supporting) DANTE & MIKE - 2 car thieves (supporting) DARLA & DUKE - 2 FX artists (supporting) DIRECTOR - director of commercials (supporting) LISA - Desmond's wife (supporting) MR. & MRS. LUPO - Loophole's parents (50s) (supporting) IZZY, GUS - Loophole's guitarist and bassist (supporting) PUNK GIRLS - 2 punk girls, late teens (supporting) 6 ANGRY AUDIENCE MEMBERS FEATURED EXTRAS 2 stage hands Dylan (an actor) Loophole's drummer 2 EMTs Desmond's Baby Boy Theatre critic (Everett Evans?, DL GROOVER) August 22 Casting Call for Film Cash Anthony 08/19/2009  09:01 G Films is currently casting several roles for SIN EMBARGO, a 20-minute dramatic HD short film slated to be a 3-4 day shoot in September. We are holding a second set of auditions on August 22nd. Roles are non-paid. Will cover travel expenses for any out of town talent that is cast for this project that live within driving distance(2-6 hrs). Looking to submit project to regional and out of state showcases and film festivals. Story Synopsis: An upper middle-class couple decides to hire domestic help. Things become complicated when the help comes in the form of an apparently naive alluring young woman. The husband becomes entangled in a torrid affair with the young woman, which eventually leads to unexpected results and deadly consequences. Character Breakdowns: Marcela (Wife/Female Supporting) - Hispanic, early 30's to early 40's, attractive, bi-lingual, from middle-class background who made it into the upper-middle class. She is good natured and a blend of traditional and modern, but not someone you want to cross. Reynaldo (Husband/Male Lead) - Hispanic, late 30's to late 40's, average to attractive, bi-lingual, with a blue collar background who made it into the economic middle or upper middle-class. He is charming, slightly ego-centric opportunist who is quite a bit on the traditional side. Has a strong sense of self-preservation. Jasmin (Maid/Female Lead) - Hispanic - late teens to early 20's, average to attractive, undocumented, spanish speaking recent arrival to the U.S. from an impoverished background. She appears to be naive and shy, but her new circumstances eventually brings out the cynical opportunist in her with relative ease. Billy (Rey's friend/Male Supporting) - Hispanic, 30's to early 40's, average to attractive, is a bi-lingual, habitual gambler who avoids regular work like the plague. He has a charming, addictive personality with friends in low places. Likes taking risks and is always looking to make a buck. Aleman (Billy's friend/Male Supporting) - Caucasian - late 30's to late 40's, average, english speaking with childhood roots in Mexican culture but comes from an American background. He is a humorless, unassuming killer for hire who takes pride in his work and doesn't suffer fools for clients. Kathy (Waitress/Female Minor Supporting) - Hispanic, late 20's to late 30's, attractive, bi-lingual, from a blue-collar background. She is a curvy, out-going woman who enjoys the social perks of her job. Loves men and men love her. She knows what has and knows how to use it. Been around the block a few times and nothing makes her blush anymore. Send headshots and resumes to gfilmscasting@gmail.com mailto:gfilmscasting@gmail.com for consideration. Please state the role or roles you are interested in. -- Joe Medina Producer G Films Cast needed NOW! for TV Commercial Cash Anthony 08/19/2009  08:56 1. Butterfinger Commercial Contest/No Title 2. DV format 3. Houston 4. Shooting for a Butterfinger commercial that WILL win 5. A detailed character breakdown (for casting calls): -Elderly male (60's-90's), Caucasian -Normal male -Boneheaded male, preferably a bit heavier, can act pissy or pissed off, Caucasian 6. Crew positions available: -Camera Operator with camera and/or lighting equipment -Boom operator with sound equipment 7. Compensation: -paid only if we win 8. ESSENTIAL: Contact information -email: butterfingercontest@hotmail.com 9. Will you accept JPGs? -YES, and RESUMES. Both are a must. Send a link to a reel (if you can). 10. Tentative shooting schedule -NEEDED IMMEDIATELY! We have to shoot this Friday August 21st! (Contest is over on the 25th.) DO NOT RESPOND IF YOU CAN'T FILM THE 21st! And mind the character breakdowns, please. Casting Call Cash Anthony 08/16/2009  18:36 RUSTY YANKIE PRODUCTIONS WILL BE HOLDING AUDITIONS FOR PAID ROLES NON-SAG HOUSTON LOCAL HIRE ONLY PLEASE SUBMIT TO castingingtexasfilms@gmail.com BY SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 TENTATIVE SHOOT DATES OCTOBER 9, 10 & 11 OR 16, 17 & 18 AUDITION TIME AND LOCATION WILL BE SENT TO YOU Looking to fill the following roles: Doorman: Male, Upscale Apt. Doorman age 40 + Bldg. Apt Manager: Any Age, Any Gender Cop: Age 30 50 Any Gender Curtis Evans: Male, Age 45 55 - Must play a fun drunk Joanne Evans: Age 45 55 Fashion Designer Belle Stewart: Age 45 55 Passive Aggressive Voluptuous Limousine Driver: Female, Age 35+ Jim Kirby: Male, Age 45 60 Detective, Good looking Ozzie Partington: Male, Age 45 60 - Detective, Crusty, Unkempt Instructions: Subject Line should be - (EXAMPLE) OZZIE (Character you are submitting for) Body of e-mail: Your name, phone number and e-mail HEADSHOT AND RESUME MUST BE ATTACHED Submitted by Melody Moss Rusty Yankie Productions TV Sportscaster needed Cash Anthony 07/27/2009  14:46 Want to be on our national TV show sports panel? Unfortunately we are losing one of our great panel members, Kevin Rodriguez. We are sorry to see him go. He has been a stable source of info and contributed to the show on a grand scale. We have decided to announce this vacancy to the public. Here is what we are looking for: Male or Female, 21-30 years old, located in Texas (Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio). Available every Monday.Prefer he/she be of Hispanic origin. Must have a great knowledge of all college sports, players, coaches, etc. Must have a strong sense of passion in what they believe and be willing to express it. Some "on camera"/TV broadcast experience is helpful. Must have a great personality and sense of humor Must be easy to work with and follow directions. Dependable. Not represented by an agency. Provide some sort of demo and be available Aug 3, 2009. The show "12th Street Sports Bar" is a weekly TV show that airs nationally on Fox College Sports (FCS). FCS reaches 10 million homes. To view past episodes of the show, go to www.12thstreetsportsbar.com. Send your contact info and picture/headshot to jay@12thstreetproductions.tv. Tomorrow (Wednesday) Biz of Acting Cash Anthony 07/07/2009  09:50 THE BUSINESS OF ACTING -- offered by the Lone Star Actors Studio Instructor: Heaven Stephens, Limit: 20 students From headshots to agents and marketing to a business plan, learn how to make smart choices for your career or your childs. Date: Wednesday, July 8 Time 6:30 - 8:30 Fee: $50 Register online at WWW.LONESTARACTORSSTUDIO.COM. For additional information on workshops contact these instructors: Eleese Lester at eleeselester@comcast.net or CALL 713-502-8120; James Conlan at provomaster@yahoo.com or CALL 832-771-0901; Heaven Stephens at heavencstep@gmail.com or CALL 646-584-3189. PRIVATE COACHING AVAILABLE FROM INSTRUCTORS! All workshops will be held at 1535 West Loop South, 1st floor, except for Voice Acting & some Saturdays. Marfa Red seeks older actress Cash Anthony 06/30/2009  12:58 Seeking female actor for independent film in Houston titled "MarfaRed" being directed by Robert Minervini. The film will be shot on Super 16mm and will begin principal photography on July 1st. Needed: We are seeking a Latina Female who is in her late-50s to mid-60s (Bilingual Preferred). Synopsis of the film: MarfaRed is a feature-length film to be shot in Houston and West Texas about three people who come together by chance and together take a road trip to Marfa, TX where their lives are forever changed. A terminally ill woman seeking a cure, an ex-con seeking redemption, and a British artist seeking adventure make up the quirky characters in this film. Each one is looking for something to give them hope when hope is in short supply. As they share profound experiences across the Texas landscape from big cities to barren desert towns, what started as a convenient ride becomes much more - an opportunity to heal the deepest wounds that only love with no strings attached can do." Send head shots to Michelle Mower at swamp@swamp.org. Contact: Michelle Mower swamp@swamp.org Houston Alley Theatre seeks help Cash Anthony 02/19/2009  09:32 Alley Theatre Seeks Training Programs Manager This person will conceive, plan, and execute training programs and help administer other Education and Community Engagement programs. Requirements: BA or BFA in Theatre or Theatre Education and three years of arts education programming, classroom teaching, or teaching artist experience. Job available February 1, 2009. For a full job description and requirements, or to submit your cover letter, resume, and references, contact Joe Angel Babb: joeb@alleytheatre.org or mail to Joe Angel Babb, Alley Theatre, 615 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002. Register - Free Promotion Cash Anthony 02/10/2009  14:51 LIST YOURSELF IN THE TEXAS FILM COMMISSION ONLINE DIRECTORY! IT'S FREE, IT'S URGENT, IT'S PROFESSIONAL. DO IT NOW!!! Jeanette Scott (TxMPA CenTex Rep), Heather Paige (Texas Film Commission) and Terri Ewton (IATSE Local 484 Board member) all sent emails yesterday separately and individually with an urgent request to list with TFC Directory. Please go wide with this. Forward to your peeps and buds throughout the State: It is urgent that we make a strong case before the legislature that proves that Texas is teaming 1. With production crew, 2. With vendors, 3. With production facilities, 4. With support services and 5. With talent. We need to prove there are literally thousands of us fully qualified, ready, willing and able to work and in need of a job in our field of production!!! So if you qualify by having a paid job credit on any production (and do list print ad gigs), then register NOW, BEFORE Lobby Day, March 4th. Being listed with TFC adds legitimacy to you as a professional. It helps Texas MoPic Production, and it is free to register. (Registering may take 20 minutes, but it goes quicker if you have your resume handy.) The link is http://governor.state.tx.us/film/di...egistration/ Texas Production Directory - Application Process REQUIREMENTS TO LIST are still the same: * You must have a Texas address. You will be required to enter an address; however, there is an option to not have the address included in your online listing. * For every category you choose, you must have a paid job credit for that category. Register here. Close Ups / Film-making from the Ground Up Ariel J Ramos. Film Composer arieljramos 11/23/2008  07:50 Hi, Need a composer for your project? You can take a listen to my work at: http://www.arieljramos.com/ Thank you for your time and consideration. Close Ups / Face Facts - for Actors Donise Hardy in Houston Cash Anthony 08/22/2008  08:15 DONISE L. HARDY, C.S.A. TV COMMERCIAL AUDITION WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS! SATURDAY, SEPT. 13TH OR SUNDAY, SEPT. 14TH Come join us for the best eight hours you'll ever invest in your career. Los Angeles/Austin Casting Director, Donise L. Hardy, C.S.A., founder and previous owner of Casting Works LA, has been a leader in casting TV commercials in the State of Texas. Her credits include: AARP, TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY, LITHIA MOTORS, TEXAS TOURISM, ORACLE/DELL, HARLEY DAVIDSON, H-E-B, HARRAH'S - BILOXI, DHL, WESTERN UNION, CARINO'S, STRIPES, WINDTRICITY, XCEL ENERGY, TEXAS LOTTERY, SCHWAB, CPS, USPS AND TX DOT plus hundreds of other commercials during her 16 years as a Casting Director. Donise has cast many feature films and industrials but has always concentrated on commercials. The day begins with Donise giving you an overview of the industry, the reality of the hard work involved, getting/keeping an agent, marketing hints, networking opportunities and many insider tips that only a Casting Director with her vast experience would know. Whom better to take a class with, than someone who has literally seen hundreds of thousands of auditions? During your day, you will be constantly on-camera auditioning (using scripts from commercials that Donise has cast) in various types of scenarios, both solo and with scene partners. Each commercial is played and critiqued on an individual basis. You'll be astonished at your improvement throughout the day. If you have never attended a workshop, this is the best way to get started. If you have been an actor for decades, you still don't want to miss this. A coach of many years recently took the workshop and remarked afterwards, "You CAN teach an old dog new tricks! I can't believe how much I learned in one day." The workshop begins promptly at 10AM and lasts until approximately 6PM. We will take a short lunch break. A few days before the workshop, we will send you a reminder together with a list of suggested brings and the location where the workshops will be held. Individualized attention to you is of paramount importance, so enrollment is strictly limited to 14 students. Cost is $165. Donise Hardy, P. O. Box 1211, Georgetown, TX 78627 You do not have a confirmed reservation until your Registration Slip and payment have been received. Deadline for Registration is Aug. 30th. We abide by the State of Texas Refund Policy. Please e-mail Donise at info@donisehardy.com for further information and for your Registration Slip. Houston actors in musical's premiere Cash Anthony 08/20/2008  12:40 Eleven Houston actors appear in the film Z: the Zombie Musical, which will premiere here in September. They include Kimberly Ensey (Miss Bikini USA 2001), who plays Zombie Rollerbabe #1. Marisela Orozco is a featured zombie dancer; Junie Hoang is a zombie postwoman. Celeste Garcia, Vatsana Souvannavong, Travis Johnson, Gladys Otero, and Baron Otillar are citizens of Zomburbia. Gary Chason, (“Everything or Nothing”, “Dear Pillow”) who lived in Houston for many years and taught many actors here plays the Zombie Bathroom Dude. Amy Jordan (who grew up in Houston) is choreographer, lead singer and ZBI Agent #1. Maura Navarro (grew up in Houston) plays our Zombie Hooker. See details here. Congratulations to all these local talents! Cash Close Ups / Film-making from the Ground Up Zombie musical premiers! Cash Anthony 08/20/2008  12:39 I am the producer of the first zombie musical feature film (Z: a Zombie Musical). The Houston premiere of the film will be at the Studio Movie Grill Copperfield (8580 Highway 6 North & West Road, Houston, TX 77095) on September 22, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. There's a new posted trailer for our film at http://revver.com/video/1119817/to-...bie-musical/, the first trailer we shot. If you're coming, please send me an email so I'll have enough chairs and space. Admission is $7, and T-shirts and DVDs will be available at the screening for $15 each. I hope that you can attend the screening and also, can help me get the word out about the film. The cast of the film includes eleven Houston actors. Kimberly Ensey (Miss Bikini USA 2001) plays Zombie Rollerbabe #1. Marisela Orozco is a featured zombie dancer; Junie Hoang is a zombie postwoman. Celeste Garcia, Vatsana Souvannavong, Travis Johnson, Gladys Otero, and Baron Otillar are citizens of Zomburbia. Gary Chason, (“Everything or Nothing”, “Dear Pillow”) who lived in Houston for many years and taught many actors there plays the Zombie Bathroom Dude. Amy Jordan (who grew up in Houston) is choreographer, lead singer and ZBI Agent #1. Maura Navarro (grew up in Houston) plays our Zombie Hooker. “Z: A Zombie Musical”, the first zombie musical feature film, was completed in 2006. The film is written and directed by John McLean and stars Hanna Hardin and Rob Faubion. Hardin plays Faith, one of three nuns transformed into zombies by a pug dog while they are skinny dipping at Lake Travis. They travel to Zomburbia, the home of the zombies, and meet the Honorary Mayor of Zomburbia (Joe King Carrasco) and Dan the Traveling Salesman (Faubion). When Faith learns of a priest who can transform zombies back to humans, she heads toward his church. On the way she meets a zombie philosopher (Dan Eggleston). At the church, a zombie priest (McLean) locks Faith in a dungeon, but she escapes and eludes the pursuit. The film concludes with a love duet between Dan and Faith, singing a song composed for and performed by the Tosca String Quartet (“Waking Life”). Amy Jordan is choreographer, lead singer and ZBI Agent #1. The film features a wonderful collection of original songs composed and recorded by various Austin musicians. An important inspiration for the film is the 1996 film, Alfred Packer: The Musical (also known as Cannibal: The Musical), Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s first film. Dale Watson, and Mikki Singh (Mrs. NRI Global 2005) have cameo appearances, as do Peter Bay (conductor of the Austin Symphony) and Whitney Matheson (http://blogs.usatoday.com/popcandy/). Austin Mayor Will Wynn, along with former Austin mayors Bruce Todd and Jeff Friedman are zombie highway bums. Mark Zupan (star of the Oscar-nominated documentary “Murderball” and author of “Gimp”) plays a zombie badass. Joe Ely, Michael Fracasso, Jimmy Lafave and Sara Hickman perform as a zombie guitar quartet. Herschell Gordon Lewis (“Blood Feast”, “A Taste of Blood”), AKA “The Godfather of Gore” said of Z: a Zombie Musical, “Imaginative and impressive.” Z was screened at the Providence Zombie Film Festival in Providence RI in October 2007 and at the WT Os Film Festival in Norway in November 2007. Cambofest wrote of our film "Musical number with the death metal zombie males singing is hilarious! Professor Zombie number is very funny!" The Norwegian film festival folks wrote, "The film was one of our biggest audience successes, and I overheard people talking about it for days." The Providence film festival staff wrote us "Generally, the crowd got into Z as they seemed very interested to experience a zombie musical. The Festival organizers - all four of us - are more than satisfied with screening Z. Thanks." In connection with a screening in San Antonio at the Alamo Drafthouse, SA210 published an interview at http://www.210sa.com/content/view/4516/. For the same screening, I was interviewed for Texas Public Radio on KSTX. The interview and two songs can be found at http://tpr.org/news/2008/07/news0807291.html. Jim Swift’s story on the zombie guitar quartet for KXAN is at this link. Accolade - call for entries Cash Anthony 07/22/2008  17:35 Call for Entries ~ Accolade Named Among Top 25 Festivals Deadline: August 22 Information: www.TheAccolade.net Now in its sixth year, top-tier, international awards competition, The Accolade, announces its Call for Entries for filmmakers, television producers and videographers. The Accolade is a non-traditional, virtual venue. Awards go to those filmmakers, television producers and videographers who produce fresh, standout entertainment, animation and compelling documentaries. It is a showcase for cinematic gems and unique voices. Most importantly, The Accolade team works passionately to help worthy productions gain the publicity and distribution they deserve. That is what The Accolade is all about: helping winners of this coveted award achieve recognition and distribution opportunities. Every filmmaker, television producer and videographer wants credibility associated with their work and buzz about their productions. In addition to target press releases, clips of the Best of Show productions are streamed on The Accolade Web site, reaching thousands of industry professionals. The Accolade is an award recognized for its rigorous evaluation process by buyers and distributors, inspiring confidence that winning productions are of high quality. Quality and creativity are celebrated in three levels of awards: Best of Show, Award of Excellence and Honorable Mention. Best of Show honors are granted only if worthy productions are discovered. Likewise, no more than 15% of entries are granted Awards of Excellence. Notable artistic and technical productions are recognized at the Honorable Mention award level. Annually, a special award is given to a production that makes a significant contribution to social change or a humanitarian effort. The Accolade receives entries from all over the world: Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom and the United States. MovieMaker Magazine recently included The Accolade among the Top 25 Festivals "Worth The Entry Fee." The article said, "Past participants can't stop raving about the professional opportunities participation in this event has generated for their work." Go to the Accolade Competition site for rules and entry form. Thomas Baker, Ph.D., Competition Chairperson The Accolade Competition 7946 Ivanhoe Avenue, Suite 201 La Jolla, California 92037 email: entries@accoladecompetition.org phone: 858-454-9868 Close Ups / Face Facts - for Actors SESSIONS - casting call Cash Anthony 07/11/2008  08:13 Casting Call for Sessions, a new series by 5films 5films is proud to announce Sessions, a 12 part web series to begin principal photography in August of 2008. The series will be shot on weekends spread out over the course of the 2008 and the first part of 2009. Principal characters will be required for all shooting days; recurring characters number of shooting days is listed. Exact shooting dates have yet to be determined. Auditions will be held July 10 from 6 PM to 10 PM and on July 12 from 10 AM to 1 PM and 3 PM to 8 PM, in Houston TX. You can sign up for an audition online at http://www.5films.com. Click on Auditions, and use the form to upload a headshot and resume, and schedule an appointment. Sides are available there as well. Sessions will be a contracted, differed payment project. The business plan for the series includes advertising revenue, season 1 DVD sales, and potentially a TV spot. Sessions is a hilarious look into the professional life of Dr. Phil Dick, PhD. It has an assortment of fun characters most of whom make up Dr. Dick’s patients. The series will be shot documentary style in a real office in Conroe TX. Character descriptions follow. DR. PHIL DICK - LATE 20S EARLY 30S - PRINCIPAL - 12 EPISODES Dr. Dick, PhD, takes greater pride in his doctorate of psychology than in anything else. His signature style of psychology involves a collection of index cards with quotes from his favorite psychologist, philosophers and CSI episodes. A young psychologist, he believes he can fix anything -- and if he hasn’t heard of it, it doesn’t exist. Comedic timing is important with this character. While keen on some things, Dr Dick is oblivious to a lot. He thinks he’s a genius with women, but in actuality he has a lot of to learn. The 12 episodes will be shot over a total of 12 weekends. The exact dates will be determined later. HENRY - LATE 20s - PRINCIPAL - 12 EPISODES Henry has been working for Dr. Dick for many years, so he is used to the good doctor's abnormal methods. He handles all the insurance information for Dr. Dick. Henry constantly is butting heads with Summer, the pregnant receptionist. They have a semi-playful banter that helps fill the void in their work day. Henry is the most "normal" of all the characters in the series. However, he may be keeping some secrets of his own - he is gay. The 12 episodes will be shot over a total of 12 weekends. The exact dates will be determined later. SUMMER - 20S - BLONDE A PLUS - PRINCIPAL - 12 EPISODES Summer is a good-looking girl without a lot of motivation. She has a somewhat playful banter with Henry, but they often times are at odds with one another in an effort to make office life interesting. Summer is pregnant; she got pregnant with this “miracle” child right around the time she was about to lose her job at the office. She’s been pregnant now for 12 months. The 12 episodes will be shot over a total of 12 weekends. The exact dates will be determined later. BLIND DATE - LATE 20S OR EARLY 30S - RECURRING CHARACTER - 4 EPISODES The Blind Date character is a fun character. She’s a free spirit, doing as she pleases. She’s Dr. Dick’s Blind Date in the first episode and becomes a love interest for him. She’s a perfectly legitimate sex tutor, helping older couples re-ignite their relationships. This is why she and Dr. Dick are good together, they both help people. She’s seeing one of Dr. Dick’s “associates” because she’s having a hard time getting over her last boyfriend… one of her clients. She’s good for Dr. Dick in some ways, but she’s got a secret that may be the end of them. The Blind Date appears in episodes 1,6,8 and 12. These 4 episodes will be shot over a total of 4 weekends. The exact dates will be determined later. "OLD MAN RIVER" - LATE 60s+ LOOK - RECURRING CHARACTER - 3 EPISODES "Old Man River" is a patient of Dr. Dick's. Don't let his age fool you, he is one horny son-of-a-gun. He often acts out some of his sexual conquests during his sessions. He is brutally honest and graphic. The 3 episodes will be shot over a total of 3 weekends. The exact dates will be determined later. "PMDD GIRL" - 20s-30s - 1 EPISODE "PMDD Girl" is one of Dr. Dick's patients. Her session with Dr. Dick is very... informational. The 1 episode will be shot over a total of 1 weekend. The exact dates will be determined later. Go to our website to sign up for a Houston audition. Short shooting in Houston Cash Anthony 07/08/2008  09:49 A SCANDALOUS PRODUCTION seeks cast for a 16mm short film shooting in Houston. "MY LIFE IN B&W" Cast: Lead Male, 40-50, gray hair is okay. Lead Female, late 20's – early 40's 2 featured extras Crew: Make-up Artist, Set Dresser/Props The story is about a famed photographer who has lost his way after the loss of his wife. After a trip to the woods, he feels he's back on track, but something or someone has followed him home. Positions are non-paid, but food & DVD will be provided--4 shooting days (2 weekends) Tentative Start date Mid-August 8/9-10 and 8/16-17 Please send headshot and resume to fenix_scandal@yahoo.com or mail to 4211 Southwest Freeway #203, Houston 77027 attn: Rachel. Commercial audition workshop for adults Cash Anthony 07/07/2008  21:23 Wish you were booking more jobs…getting more callbacks…getting more auditions? Mastering the art of Commercial Acting can increase your chances! Our most popular workshop fills fast! Register now! Instructor: Eleese Lester Limit: 14 students, Ages 16+ Bring a blank DVD+RW In one day you will work on Improvisation, Dialogue and Spokesperson for commercials! This is THE workshop for learning just what you need to know for auditioning for commercials. Take it again and again! Hurry -- this fills quickly!! Date: Saturday, July12 Time: 10 am - 4 pm Fee: $170 REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.LONESTARACTORSSTUDIO.COM. Casting call for music video Cash Anthony 07/07/2008  09:46 Casting Call for Extras, Featured Extras, and Lead Universal music video (rap artist - Pinc Gator) Produced by Michelle Fitzgerald Taping this Saturday, July 12th This is being shot in an office, so we are looking for actors/actresses who have their own professional attire. Extras are non-paid, but receive a copy of video which will be aired on BET and MTV. Featured Extras will be paid $50. Also casting one Lead Female - paid ($ based on experience). Looking for: *20 Extras - Between the ages of 18 to 28 years old, any ethnicity, body type fit, male and female. Featured Extras - *2 Females - between the ages of 18 to 28 years old, any ethnicity, body type fit, looking for no taller than 5'9", looking for "sexy" look. *1 Male - between the ages of 18 to 28 years old, Caucasian, body type fit, looking for a "nerdy" look. *1 Male - between the ages of 18 to 28 years old, African American, body type "buff". Lead Female - between the ages of 18 to 28 years old, African American, body type "fit", looking for no taller than 5'7', looking for "sexy" look. If interested, please send headshot and resume to: turtley2003@yahoo.com. Donise Hardy's class - late openings Cash Anthony 07/07/2008  09:42 As of today, there are two cancellations for a class on Saturday, July 19th, in Austin, TX, with Donise Hardy. If you are interested, please contact Donise immediately. DONISE L. HARDY, C.S.A., PRESENTS A TV COMMERCIAL AUDITION WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS! SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2008 Come join us for the best eight hours you'll ever invest in your career. Los Angeles/Austin Casting Director, Donise L. Hardy, C.S.A., founder and previous owner of Casting Works LA, has been a leader in casting TV commercials in the State of Texas. Her credits include: AARP, TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY, LITHIA MOTORS, TEXAS TOURISM, ORACLE/DELL, HARLEY DAVIDSON, H-E-B, HARRAH'S - BILOXI, DHL, WESTERN UNION, CARINO'S, STRIPES, WINDTRICITY, XCEL ENERGY, TEXAS LOTTERY, SCHWAB, CPS, USPS AND TX DOT, plus hundreds of other commercials during her 16 years as a Casting Director. Donise has cast many feature films and industrials, but has always concentrated on commercials. The day begins with Donise giving you an overview of the industry, the reality of the hard work involved, getting/keeping an agent, marketing hints, networking opportunities and many insider tips that only a Casting Director with her vast experience would know. Who better to take a class with than someone who has literally conducted hundreds of thousands of auditions? During your day, you will be constantly on-camera auditioning (using scripts from commercials that Donise has cast) in various types of scenarios, both solo and with scene partners. Each commercial is played and critiqued on an individual basis. You'll be astonished at your improvement throughout the day. If you have never attended a workshop, this is the best way to get started. If you have been an actor for decades, you still don't want to miss this. A coach of many years recently took the workshop and remarked afterwards, "You CAN teach an old dog new tricks! I can't believe how much I learned in one day." The workshop begins promptly at 10AM and lasts until approximately 6PM. We will take a short lunch break. A few days before the workshop, we will send you a reminder together with a list of suggested brings and information regarding the State Theatre in Austin, where the class is held. Individualized attention to you is of paramount importance, so enrollment is strictly limited to 14 students and requires advance payment of $140. Please email Donise at info@donisehardy.com for more information! Close Ups / Film-making from the Ground Up From scriptwriting to casting Cash Anthony 07/07/2008  09:31 Welcome, and thanks for the links. Working on anything interesting? Cash Video and Sound help needed pjutz28 04/03/2008  12:52 Hi! I'm pjutz28,a film student at the International Academy of Film and Television where I'm about to start my thesis film. I'm looking for a forum where I can improve my craft by talking with other like www.filmschool.ph minded people. Video and Sound help needed pjutz28 04/03/2008  12:52 Hi! I'm pjutz28,a film student at the International Academy of Film and Television where I'm about to start my thesis film. I'm looking for a forum where I can improve my craft by talking with other like www.filmschool.ph minded people. Video and Sound help needed pjutz28 04/03/2008  12:52 Hi! I'm pjutz28,a film student at the International Academy of Film and Television where I'm about to start my thesis film. I'm looking for a forum where I can improve my craft by talking with other like www.filmschool.ph minded people. Video and Sound help needed pjutz28 04/03/2008  12:52 Hi! I'm pjutz28,a film student at the International Academy of Film and Television where I'm about to start my thesis film. I'm looking for a forum where I can improve my craft by talking with other like www.filmschool.ph minded people. Video and Sound help needed pjutz28 04/03/2008  12:52 Hi! I'm pjutz28,a film student at the International Academy of Film and Television where I'm about to start my thesis film. I'm looking for a forum where I can improve my craft by talking with other like www.filmschool.ph minded people. Video and Sound help needed pjutz28 04/03/2008  12:52 Hi! I'm pjutz28,a film student at the International Academy of Film and Television where I'm about to start my thesis film. I'm looking for a forum where I can improve my craft by talking with other like www.filmschool.ph minded people. Video and Sound help needed pjutz28 04/03/2008  12:52 Hi! I'm pjutz28,a film student at the International Academy of Film and Television where I'm about to start my thesis film. I'm looking for a forum where I can improve my craft by talking with other like www.filmschool.ph minded people. Video and Sound help needed pjutz28 04/03/2008  12:52 Hi! I'm pjutz28,a film student at the International Academy of Film and Television where I'm about to start my thesis film. I'm looking for a forum where I can improve my craft by talking with other like www.filmschool.ph minded people. 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