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Michigan talent search for young boy to star in 'How To Catch a Monster' directed by Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling How To Catch a Monster Open Casting Calls

"How To Catch a Monster" will shoot in Detroit, MI beginning May 6, 2013.
AB Media Publishing, LLC

Note: The deadline to submit has been extended through April 22, 2013.

Marc Platt Productions and Phantasma Films in association with Bold Films are in pre-production on the feature film "How To Catch a Monster" written and directed by Ryan Gosling. The casting director is conducting and online open casting call searching for starring and co-starring roles in the film. Shooting will take place in the Detroit, Michigan area beginning May 6, 2013.

The film tells the tale of a single mother named Billy, and her two sons Bones and Frankie. Bones is an introspective loner teen with an active imagination, and while his challenging home life has toughened him, he still clings to childhood fantasies. Frankie is a wild-like little boy who is constantly getting into trouble for trying to escape his school and house. When Bones happens upon a secret road leading to an underwater town, he and his mother must dive deep into the mystery of a macabre and dark fantasy underworld, if their family is to survive.

Starring as Billy is three-time Primetime Emmy nominee Christina Hendricks, who is probably best known for her role as Joan Harris on the hit AMC series "Mad Men". She also has done many films including starring opposite Ryan Gosling in "Drive". Hendricks' other film acting credits include "Life as We Know It" starring with Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel, and Josh Lucas; "I Don't Know How She Does It" starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Pierce Brosnan, and Greg Kinnear; "Ginger & Rosa" with Elle Fanning, Christina Hendricks, Annette Bening, Alice Englert; and the upcoming "Seconds of Pleasure" starring opposite Julia Stiles, Brendan Fraser, Matt Dillon, and Kristin Scott Thomas.

Academy Award nominee Ryan Gosling will direct from an original screenplay that he wrote himself. Gosling will also produce along with Marc Platt Productions Primetime Emmy Award nominee Marc Platt and BAFTA Film Award nominee Adam Siegel, Michel Litvak of Bold Productions, and David Lancaster. Co-President of Bold Productions, Gary Michael Walters, will executive produce. These are the same producers that brought you the Academy Award nominated film "Drive" starring Ryan Gosling.

Open Casting Call Details

The casting directors are currently seeking the following:

[FRANKIE]  Male, 2-3, bi-racial. Preferably Caucasian and African-American. Frankie is a "feral" like boy who is constantly getting into trouble for trying to escape his school and house. Quiet and withdrawn, but with an expressive face and deeply active internal life. Almost reminiscent of a silent film character. Because of the lack of lines for this character, there should be an imaginative quality as if he lives in a make-believe world he created.

Identical twins, triplets, quadruplets, etc. are especially encouraged to submit.

MUST LIVE IN DETROIT OR WITHIN 3 HOURS DRIVING DISTANCE FROM DETROIT.

If cast, you must be available to be in Detroit from April 22-June 21, 2013.

If there are problems submitting, please send recent snapshots or videos with contact info directly to:

htcam@jv8inc.com

To be considered for for this film, login to your Cast It Talent account or go to the following open casting call website:

"How To Catch a Monster" Casting

There are no fees whatsoever to submit for this project.

Minors and foreign talent must be legally eligible to work in the state of Michigan and in the United States.

The 2013 Michigan Resource Guide eBook includes the following information and documents for adults, minors, and foreign talent who would like to work as an actor or extra on film and television productions in Michigan and the United States:

• Michigan Child Work Permit Fact Sheet
• Michigan Youth Employment Standards Informational Sheet
• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• USA Immigration Work Permits and Visas
• Non-Immigrant USA Visa Application

In addition to the following Michigan Actors Resources:

• Michigan Casting Directors List
• Michigan Extras Casting Directors List
• Michigan Talent Agents List
• Michigan AFTRA SAG Franchised Talent Agents
• General Talent Agent Information
• Michigan Acting Schools and Classes List
• Michigan Headshot Photographers List
• Actors Unions
• Miscellaneous Michigan Resources
• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Casting Director and Talent Agents Cover Letters
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• PDF Users Guides

The 2013 Actors Resource Guide eBooks are available here.

Principal Actor Casting

See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.

Submit photos and resumes by mail only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

Nationally:

Jennifer Venditti
118 Mercer Street
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10012

Extras Casting

Detroit:

Ryan Hill
28782 Everett Street
Southfield, MI 48076

NOTE: Do NOT contact the extras casting office. Extras will not be cast until shooting begins in May, 2013.

Production Companies:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies, as they will most likely end up being thrown away. They do not cast the films, rather they hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

Marc Platt Productions
100 Universal City Plaza
Bungalow 5163
Universal City, CA 91608

Phantasma Films
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608

Bold Films
6464 Sunset Blvd
Ste 800
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Sierra/Affinity
9378 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 210
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Executive Producer:

Gary Michael Walters

Producers:

Ryan Gosling
Marc Platt
Adam Siegel
Michel Litvak
David Lancaster

Director/Writer:

Ryan Gosling

Starring:

Christina Hendricks
Saoirse Ronan
Matt Smith
Eva Mendes
Rob Zabrecky
Ben Mendelsohn

Story:

The story weaves elements of fantasy noir, and suspense into a modern day fairytale. Set against the surreal dreamscape of a vanishing city, Billy (Christina Hendricks), a single mother of two, is swept into a macabre and dark fantasy underworld while her teenage son Bones (to be cast) discovers a secret road leading to an underwater town. Both Billy and Bones must dive deep into the mystery, if their family is to survive.

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Open casting call in Boston for major feature film with all star cast

The new updated casting and auditions post is now live at the following:


Untitled David O. Russell Project Open Casting Call

"Untitled David O. Russel Project" begins shooting March 11, 2013.
AB Media Publishing, LLC

Atlas Entertainment and Annapurna Pictures are getting ready to begin shooting a major feature film in Boston, MA and casting directors are holding an open casting call for extras to portray 1970s era types. They are also seeking people with 60s - 70s vehicles to use as props in the film. The project is currently being called "Untitled David O. Russell Project". There is no experience required, and these are fully paid positions. The open casting call is completely free to attend, and all ages and ethnicities are encouraged to attend.

"Untitled David O. Russell Project" tells the true story behind the FBI's 1980 "Arab Scam" sting, which went by the operational name Abscam. After FBI agent Jimmy Boyle busts con artist Melvin Weinberg and his mistress Maxine Gardner, the two embark on the first major operation to trap corrupt public officials. Angelo Joseph Errichetti is at the center of the story of politicians indicted. The sting was executed using FBI agents posing as two fictitious sheiks seeking to bribe local, state and federal officials and eventually netted the convictions of seven members of Congress.

Starring in "Untitled David O. Russell Project" is Academy Award nominee Bradley Cooper as FBI Agent Jimmy Boyle; two-time Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner plays the role of Camden Mayor and eventual New Jersey State Senator Angelo Errichetti; Academy Award winner Christian Bale plays the con artist Melvin Weinberg, who was busted and then hired by the FBI; four-time Academy Award nominee Amy Adams portrays Weinberg's mistress and partner in crime, Maxine "Max" Gardner. Golden Globe Award nominee Louis C.K. has also joined the stellar cast playing an FBI Agent.

Three-time Academy Award nominee David O. Russell is directing from a screenplay written by Eric Singer. Russell recently directed the film "Silver Linings Playbook" starring Bradley Cooper alongside the beautiful and amazing Jennifer Lawrence. That film is nominated for eight Academy Awards. He is also set to direct another true story political corruption film about Rhode Island mayor, Buddy Cianci, who built a reputation for eliminating corruption for over two decades, then went to jail for racketeering. Writer Eric Singer is currently scripting the feature film "Splinter Cell" based on the Tom Clancy video game.

Charles Roven and Richard Suckle will produce for Atlas Entertainment, while Academy Award nominee Megan Ellison will oversee production for Annapurna Pictures. Ellison's Oscar nod came for producing "Zero Dark Thirty" with Kathryn Bigelow and Mark Boal. Academy Award nominee Jonathan Gordon will executive produce. Gordon's Oscar nomination is from producing "Silver Linings Playbook," in the category of Best Motion Picture of the Year.

Open Casting Call Details

The casting directors in Boston are seeking extras to portray people from the 1970s, as well as 1960s - 1970s vehicles.

Where:

Boston Casting
129 Braintree Street
Suite 107
Allston MA 02134

Click Here for directions.

When:

Saturday February 16, 2013
10:00am - 3:00pm

Bring a non-returnable recent color photo of yourself. If possible, come to the open casting call wearing 1970s attire, such as bell bottoms, vests, flower shirts, afros, side burns, mustaches, long hair, mini dresses/skirts, platform shoes, etc. If you have a 1960s -1970s car, truck, or motorcycle, and would be interested in doing extra work while your car is being used as a prop, you are encouraged to attend the open call as well and bring a photo of your vehicle.

If you are located in the Boston area but can not attend the open casting call, you can still be considered for extra work on the film by filling out the following registration form:

Boston Casting Extras Registration

Minors and foreign talent must be legally eligible to work in the state of Massachusetts and in the United States.

The 2013 Boston Actors Resource Guide eBook comes with free quarterly updates and includes the following information and documents for adults, minors, and foreign talent who would like to work as an actor or extra on film and television productions in the State of Massachusetts and the United States:

• Child Labor Laws in Massachusetts
• Massachusetts Application for Waiver of Child Labor Restrictions
• Massachusetts Child Entertainment Contract Application
• Massachusetts Child Entertainment Contract Approval Instructions
• Massachusetts Probate and Family Court Locations
• Massachusetts Child Labor Complainant Form
• Massachusetts Teen Work Permit Application
• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• USA Immigration Work Permits and Visas
• Non-Immigrant Visa Application

In addition to the following Boston Actors Resources:

• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Boston Casting Directors List
• Boston Extras Casting Directors List
• General Talent Agent Information
• Boston Talent Agents List
• Boston Acting Coaches, Classes, and Schools List
• Summer Performing Arts Camps
• Boston Headshot Photographers List
• Boston Headshot Duplication Photo Labs
• Miscellaneous Boston Actors Resources
• Actors Unions and Organizations
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Cover Letters
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• PDF Users Guides

The 2013 Actors Resource Guide eBooks are available here.

Principal Actor Casting

See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.

Submit photos and resumes by mail only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

Los Angeles:

Lindsay Graham
Mary Vernieu
13375 Beach Avenue
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Boston:

Angela Peri
129 Braintree Street
Suite 107
Allston MA 02134

Extras Casting

Boston:

Boston Casting Inc.
129 Braintree Street
Suite 107
Allston MA 02134

Production Companies:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies, as they will most likely end up being thrown away. They do not cast the films, rather they hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

Production Office
White Dog Productions, LLC
70 Fargo Street
Suite 809
Boston, MA 02210

Atlas Entertainment
9200 W. Sunset Blvd.
10th Floor
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Annapurna Pictures
10777 Ashton Avenue
Suite 102
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Columbia Pictures
10202 W. Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232

Executive Producer:

Jon Gordon

Producers:

Charles Roven
Richard Suckle
Ted Schipper, Megan Ellison

Director:

David O. Russell

Starring:

Jeremy Renner - Angelo Errichetti
Bradley Cooper - Jimmy Boyle
Amy Adams - Maxine "Max" Gardner
Christian Bale - Melvin Weinberg
Louis C.K. - FBI Agent

Story:

Based on the true story of notorious financial con artist Melvin Weinberg (Christian Bale) and his mistress/partner in crime Max Gardner (Amy Adams) who were forced to work with an intense and ambitious FBI agent to turn the tables on other con artists, mobsters and politicians. When cocky con man Weinberg is caught by FBI agent Jimmy Boyle’s (Bradley Cooper) unit, he agrees to become an informant and help with several other white collar busts. Together, Melvin and the less than competent FBI mastermind of the famous 1980 Abscam sting operation, which used a fake Arab sheik and a host of other cunning tricks, conduct a sting operation. The Abscam sting started with then-mayor of Camden and New Jersey state Sen. Angelo Errichetti (Jeremy Renner). Set in seedy New York City, this fast paced drama is the unbelievable and hilarious true story of the operation that helped root out corruption in Congress and severely crippled organized crime.