Open casting call in Pittsburgh November 14, 2015

I am assisting entertainment industry leading casting director Bill Marinella in announcing an open casting call in Pittsburgh, PA on November 14, 2015. This is for a project that will begin shooting in early 2016. They are seeking people of all ages and types, however only adults 18+ years of age may attend the following open casting call. Minors can be registered online here.

Where:

Pittsburgh Studios
1310 Beulah Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15235

Click here for directions.

Parking is free.

When:

Saturday November 14, 2015
10:00am - 2:00pm

Currently Seeking: 

Experienced Stand-Ins and general extras of ALL types!

Must be located withing a two-hour drive to the Pittsburgh area.

They will be taking your photo so follow these guidelines closely:

Wardrobe:  Please arrive dressed in your best: party outfits, dresses, suits, tux and gowns. Ladies come hair and makeup ready, men well groomed.

Please know your measurements. If you cannot attend please create a profile here or email mhc.pittsburgh@gmail.com

You can start early registration prior to the open casting call at the official Marinella Hume Casting website - www.MarinellaHumeCasting.com/castme. Be sure to upload at least one photo (use the photo below as a guide for exactly the format they need it shot as). You can use the photo cropping tool on our site when you upload. NO sunglasses, hats, or other people in the photo. Also add your CAR or TRUCK profile, they do pay more for vehicles and it only takes an extra minute.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All talent, including minors and foreign actors, must be legally eligible to work in Pittsburgh, PA and in the United States. The Pittsburgh Actors Resource Guide eBook includes the following documents and information for adults, minors, and foreign talent who would like to work on films and television productions in the Pittsburgh area:

• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• Pennsylvania Child Entertainment Work Permit Application
• Pennsylvania Application for Minors In Performances
• Pennsylvania Parental Acknowledgement of Minor's Duties and Hours of Employment Form
• Pennsylvania Minors Waiver Request Form for Entertainment Performances
• Pennsylvania Child Labor Complaint Form
• Pennsylvania Child Labor Act Details
• Pennsylvania Child Labor Act Hours Rules for Performances By Minors
• Pennsylvania Regulations Governing Employment of Minors
• Pennsylvania Child Labor Law Prohibitions
• Immigration Work Permit Information
• Non-Immigrant Visa Application

In addition to the following Pittsburgh Actors Resources:

• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Pittsburgh Casting Directors List
• Pittsburgh Extras Casting Directors List
• Pittsburgh Talent Agents List
• General Talent Agent Information
• Pittsburgh Acting Schools and Teachers List
• Pittsburgh Headshot Photographers List
• Headshot Reproduction Services List
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Casting Director Cover Letter
• Sample Talent Agent Cover Letter
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• Pittsburgh Actors Unions and Professional Organizations
• PDF Users Guides

All Actors Resource Guide eBooks are available here.

Two open casting calls for feature film 'Peekskill' actors and extras

Production company Turbo Orange Films has put out a casting call for actors and extras alike for the feature film "Peekskill", which is shooting during January and February, 2016. The open casting calls will take place in Peekskill, NY on consecutive Saturdays, Oct. 10 and 17, from 12 to 6 p.m. Both acting roles and extras are being cast for the film.

"Peekskill" is about a married photographer who develops a relationship with a young woman after they connect on Instragram. It is a morality tale that revolves around social media. Colin Bemis is directing, from a screenplay that he wrote himself.

Where:

Beahive
1008 Main Street
Peekskill, NY 10566

When:

October 10th, 2015 from 12:00pm - 6:00pm
October 17th, 2015 from 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Please RSVP a spot at the open casting call by e-mailing a request to colindbemis@gmail.com

Roles Available:

Ellis Archer (KEY SUPPORTING)
Male; 27 – 37 years old.
Ellis is a complicated man. Single and layered but more introverted than his producing and directing partner, Errol, he is the cinematographer on a documentary that he and Errol have embarked on shooting together. At times quiet but defensive when needed, Ellis doesn’t shy away from confrontation and is always sure to express himself when the occasion calls for it.

Mikala (KEY SUPPORTING)
Female; 25 – 35 years old
Absolutely ESSENTIAL role. Mikala is a flawed, beautiful, vulnerable but headstrong woman who was once romantically involved with our lead character. Mother to Gabriella (see below.) More in person!

Gabriella (KEY SUPPORTING)
Female; 5 – 8 years old
This is a great role. The daughter of Mikala, Gabriella is a brave, loud and endlessly happy little girl. A few major scenes for this little one.

Norman
Male; 55 – 70 years old.
An old school, rough and tumble type with medium intelligence and a huge mouth. Kind at heart but a loud presence, Norman’s interactions with those around him always spark either comedic outrage or downright laughter.

Franklin
Male; 35 – 45 years old.
Franklin is the type of solid, stocky, hard-working co-worker we all have worked with at one point or another. He got his job young at the packing and carting plant with Norman, and is a career man there, never to stray. He does what he’s told but has his own opinions, even while keeping his head down and a smile on his face the whole time.

Mark
Male; 25 – 40 years old.
The ever-necessary and always important sound person on the film with Errol and Ellis, Mark is almost always behind the scenes. He is also adept at film technology, usually being the one to assist Ellis in rigging cameras, mounting equipment, and many other odds and ends.

Male Senior Citizen
Male; 70 + years old
This is a delightful little walk-on role for someone who would love the chance to be on-screen in a film!

Female Senior Citizen
Female; 70+ years old
This is a delightful little walk-on role, just as above!

Popcorn Lady
Female; 18 – 60 years old
Age does not matter! Two lines of dialogue. Another great, fun role albeit a minor one.

Cleaning Man
Male; 18 – 60 years old
One line of dialogue. Good chance to be on screen!

Young Boy (Jeffrey)
Male; 7 – 13 years old
While he hasn’t any dialogue, this is a particularly funny scene that will long be remembered. I can’t say more than that right now, but this is a worthy one!

Boy’s Mother
Female; 25 – 45 years old
See above description.

Middle-Aged Woman
Female; 35 – 65 years old
This role has no dialogue, but requires a bit of violence. If you want to be a part of a brutal (but totally safe!) moment in a dramatic part of a film, here’s your chance! (No more spoilers, though!)

Lana (KEY SUPPORTING)
Female; 30 – 40 years old
This is a truly unique and very essential role for our film. Lana is an absolutely fire-hearted, strong woman whose firm moral grounding and unalterable focus is never in question. She is a proud mother of two, husband to Errol (KEY SUPPORTING), but the driving force of the family, sans question.

Maggie
Female; 7 – 12 years old
Maggie is Lana and Errol’s daughter. A few key scenes!

Jake
Male; 7 – 12 years old
Jake is Lana and Errol’s son. Also a few key scenes!

Smacking Man
Male; 18 – 50 years old
Odd character title, I’m well aware! This is a dialogue-less role but one that interacts briefly with our main character.

Mrs. Tanner
Female; 25 – 45 years old
A woman who becomes an unsuspecting victim (though survives!) to a random act of terror. Emotionally charged and thrilling scene. For adrenaline junkies and those who want to be part of a truly horrifying scene!

Tanner Boy
Male; 7 – 15 years old
The son of Mrs. Tanner who has a brief encounter in the same scene as listed above with our lead character.

Monica
Female; 25 – 40 years old
A friend to our main character (though she doesn’t recognize him at first, generating a particularly harrowing scene before we cut the tension), she shares some reminiscing lines of dialogue with the lead. Great scene.

Psychologist
Female or Male; 40 – 70 years old
A very dialogue-heavy scene, this character has several pages of back-and-forth with our lead character. She/he is wise, stern and serious. A fun role with lots of lines.

Trevor
Male; 30 – 55 years old
A work friend of our lead character. Several lines of dialogue.

Nancy
Female; 65 – 80 years old
Another character who is unfortunately at the wrong place at the wrong time when a menacing character comes calling. A mildly physical but truly fun scene to play!

Open casting call for lead role in Josh Brolin film

A major feature film starring Josh Brolin is holding an open casting call on Saturday October 3, 2015 as part of a national talent search seeking a boy between 11-13 years of age to play a lead role in the project. The film is currently using the working title as simply "Untitled Jody Hill Project", and is listed at IMDb as "The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter". The film centers on a young boy named Jaden who reluctantly accompanies his dad, a nationally known hunter, on a hunting trip. The film stars Academy Award nominee Josh Brolin and two-time MTV Movie Awards nominee Danny McBride. Writers Guild of America WGA Award nominee Jody Hill is directing from a screenplay that she wrote along with John Carcieri and Danny McBride. Shooting will take place in Asheville, North Carolina from late October through late December, 2015.

"Untitled Jody Hill Project" National Talent Search Details

Casting directors for the "Untitled Jody Hill Project" are conducting a national talent search seeking the following LEAD ROLE for the Scott Rudin Productions feature film "The Legacy of the Whitetail Deer Hunter":

• JADEN - Male 10-13 years of age. No acting experience is necessary, as are looking for very real young talent who have a gift for telling stories and being themselves in front of the camera. A great sense of humor helps as well. Jaden is confident and considers himself to be pretty cool, while having a sixth-grade real boy quality. He is supposed to be bonding with his father on a hunting trip, but Jaden wants to do anything but that. LEAD ROLE

Where:

Brown Lane Studios
1499 Regal Row #503
Dallas, TX 75247

When:

Saturday October 3, 2015
12:00pm - 5:00pm

Kids will be seen on a first-come, first-seen basis. No acting experience is necessary and no appointment required. If cast, compensation will be on the scale of professional actors.

No acting experience is necessary and no appointment required. If cast, compensation will be on the scale of professional actors.

For story purposes, we are looking for a male, Caucasian kid, age 11-13, that fits the following description:

*TRUE 12 YEAR OLD
*OPEN TO ALL DIFFERENT TYPES OF LOOKS & BODY TYPES
*OUT OF SHAPE KIDS ARE A PLUS
*ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT NECESSARY, GUITAR PLAYING IS A PLUS
*WE ARE VERY OPEN TO KIDS THAT HAVE NO ACTING EXPERIENCE!

IMPORTANT NOTE: All talent including minors and foreign actors must be legally eligible to work in North Carolina and in the United States. The North Carolina 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 North Carolina and the United States:

• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• North Carolina Child Performer Labor Law Information
• North Carolina Youth Employment Certificate Instructions
• North Carolina Youth Approval To Work Late Hours Form
• North Carolina Minor Intention To Employ Form
• North Carolina Dept. of Labor Rules and Regulations Relative to Employment of Children under 16 Years of Age.
• Immigration Work Permit Information
• Non-Immigrant Visa Application
• Links for Child Labor Information

In addition to the following North Carolina Actors Resources:

• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• North Carolina Casting Directors List
• North Carolina Extras Casting Directors List
• North Carolina Talent Agents List
• North Carolina Acting Coaches, Classes, and Schools List
• North Carolina Headshot Photographers List
• Headshot Mass Printing Photo Labs
• Miscellaneous North Carolina Resources
• Actors Unions
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Cover Letters
• General Talent Agent Information
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• PDF Users Guide

All Actors Resource Guide eBooks are available here.

If you are unable to attend the open casting call above, you can submit headshots and resumes to the following:

Principal Actor Casting

Charlene Lee
Rachel Tenner Casting
5657 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 220
Los Angeles, CA 90036

NOTE:

I highly recommend that your 8x10 color headshot and resume along with the cover letter be sent in a 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelope with the photo visible in the window.

Click Here to purchase 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelopes.

Click Here to purchase the best resume and cover letter paper.

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.

Scott Rudin Productions
120 W. 45th Street
10th Floor
New York, NY 10036

Rough House Pictures
1722 Whitley Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90028

IAC Films
22 Elysium Gate 126-128
New Kings Road
London UK
SW6 4LZ

Producers:

Scott Rudin
Eli Bush
Jody Hill

Writers:

John Carcieri
Jody Hill
Danny McBride

Production Manager:

Georgie Marquis

Director:

Jody Hill

Starring:

Danny McBride
Josh Brolin

Story:

A nationally known deer hunter takes his young son along on a hunting trip.

Open casting call for 'Kong: Skull Island'

The Universal Pictures feature film "Kong: Skull Island" will begin shooting in Hawaii in October, 2015 and there is now an open casting call scheduled for Saturday September 26, 2015. All ages and types are needed, adults and kids, union and non-union. There are hundreds of roles available, and there is no previous experience necessary. These are fully paid roles.

"Kong: Skull Island" takes place years after the original film. In 1933, American showman Carl Denham returned from a mysterious, hidden island with a priceless treasure. A treasure not gold or jewels, but the island's barbaric god, a monstrous anthropoid called "Kong." The savage giant escaped and wreaked havoc among the man-made canyons of Manhattan, but within hours of the giant ape's death his body, and Carl Denham, disappeared. Many years later, the son of Carl Denham makes a shocking discovery that leads him back to the site of his father's greatest adventure and to the answers that will unlock the century's greatest mystery and history's greatest miracle.

The film stars BAFTA Awards nominee Tom Hiddleston, Critics Choice Award nominee Brie Larson, Academy Award nominee Samuel L. Jackson, and Academy Award nominee John C. Reilly. Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize winner Jordan Vogt-Roberts will direct "Kong: Skull Island" from a screenplay written by Academy Award nominee John Gatins, Academy Award nominee Dan Gilroy, Independent Spirit Awards winner Derek Connolly, and Max Borenstein. Black Reel Awards nominee Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni will produce for Legendary Pictures. Mary Parent will also produce. Executive producers are Alex Garcia and Eric McLeod. "Kong: Skull Island" is scheduled to be released in theaters on March 10, 2017

Kong: Skull Island Open Casting Call Information

To be considered for extra roles on the Universal Pictures feature film "Kong: Skull Island", please attend the following open casting call:

Where:

Keehi Lagoon Memorial Park
Los Banos Building
2685 N Nimitz Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96819

When:

Saturday September 26, 2015
10:00am - 4:00pm

Bring a recent color snapshot, only you in the photo, no hats or sunglasses.

Shooting will begin in mid-October, 2015 and will run through mid-December, 2015 in Oahu, Hawaii.

Principal Actor Casting (speaking roles)

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.

Claire Koonce
Sarah Finn Casting
588 N. Larchmont Blvd.
1st Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90004

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

NOTE:

I highly recommend that your 8x10 color headshot and resume along with the cover letter be sent in a 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelope with the photo visible in the window.

Click Here to purchase 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelopes.

Click Here to purchase the best resume and cover letter paper.

Film Crew Members

Experienced film crew members available to work in Hawaii can submit resumes to the following:

titanthemovie@gmail.com

ABSOLUTELY NO ACTOR OR EXTRAS SUBMISSIONS TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS.

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.

Titan Production Office
3000 W. Alameda Avenue
California Bldg.
Room 2351
Burbank, CA 91523

Legendary Pictures
2900 West Alameda Avenue
Suite 1500
Burbank, CA 91505

Universal Pictures
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 9160

Executive Producers:

Alex Garcia
Eric McLeod

Producers:

Thomas Tull
Mary Parent
Jon Jashni

Writers:

Dan Gilroy
John Gatins

Director:

Jordan Vogt-Roberts

Production Manager:

Jen Conroy

Starring:

Tom Hiddleston

Story:

Set in 1970s Detroit, based on the mythic origins of King Kong, where mutant giant creatures rule.

Open casting call for feature film '20th Century Woman'

Annapurna Pictures and Modern People, LLC in association with Archer Gray Productions and Epoch films will be shooting the feature film "20th Century Woman" in the Santa Barbara area during the month of October, 2015 and there is now an open casting call scheduled seeking men and women to appear in the film as paid extras and featured background actors.

"20th Century Woman" is set in Santa Barbara, Calif. during the summer of 1979. It tells the story of a mother who’s trying her best to raise her teenage son and looks for answers from two other remarkable women in her life. Starring in the film is Santa Barbara International Film Festival Virtuoso Award winner Elle Fanning, four-time Academy Award nominee Annette Bening, Golden Globe Award nominee Greta Gerwig, and Screen Actors Guild Awards nominee Billy Crudup.

The project is written and directed by three-time Independent Spirit Awards nominee Mike Mills. Producers are three-time Academy Award nominee Megan Ellison, Primetime Emmy Award nominee Anne Carey, and Youree Henley. Executive producer is Chelsea Barnard.

"20th Century Woman" Open Casting Call Details

The casting directors for the feature film "20th Century Woman" are looking for males and females, 18 years of age and older, to appear in the film as fully paid extras and featured background actors. Shooting will take place in Santa Barbara, CA beginning the week of October 19, 2015. The scenes take place in 1979, so more natural looks for ladies, and shaggier hair for men - facial hair is also good. But ALL shapes and sizes are welcome to attend the open casting call. Also needed are men who can portray migrant workers - ages 18 to 75 years old. If you have a car from 1979 or older, your vehicle is also needed, so bring the car with you to the open casting call, or bring photos of your car.

Where:

Butler Events Center
5555 Hollister Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
Enter through the rear of the building only.

When:

Saturday September 26, 2015
11:00am - 4:00pm

To be considered, you MUST be legally eligible to work in the United States, and bring I9 paperwork (either a valid Drivers License AND Social Security Card, or Passport, or Birth Certificate, or Current work authorization Visa).

Principal Actor Casting (for speaking roles)

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:

20th Century Woman
Mark Bennett Casting
5225 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 217
Los Angeles, CA 90036

New York:

20th Century Woman
Laura Rosenthal Casting
225 Broadway
Suite 200
New York, NY 10007

NOTE:
I highly recommend that your 8x10 color headshot and resume along with the cover letter be sent in a 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelope with the photo visible in the window.

Click Here to purchase 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelopes.

Click Here to purchase the best resume and cover letter paper.

Extras Casting

Creative Extras Casting
2461 Santa Monica Blvd.
Suite #501
Santa Monica, CA 90404

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.

Modern People, LLC
1917 Hillhurst Avenue
Suite 202
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Archer Gray Productions
142 Greene Street
4th Floor
New York, NY 10012

Epoch Films
9290 Civic Center Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Annapurna Pictures
9536 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 206
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Executive Producer:

Chelsea Barnard

Producers:

Anne Carey
Megan Ellison
Youree Henley

Writer/Director:

Mike Mills

Starring:

Annette Bening
Greta Gerwig
Elle Fanning
Billy Crudup

Story:

Three women explore love and freedom in Southern California during the late 1970s.

Casting call for national TV commercial in Oregon

Danny Stoltz Casting is looking for the following people to be in a NATIONAL COMMERCIAL. This is for a holiday entertaining spot filming in Portland, OR.

WHEELCHAIR BOUND MALE 25-35 yrs old - any ethnicity.

HISPANIC MEN & WOMEN 65 yrs old or older

AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN 60 yrs or older

This commercial will shoot 1 day Oct. 1-7 (exact day TBD). Pay is approx. $850 per person. Although these are all principal roles, no prior acting experience is necessary.

If you are interested in being considered, EMAIL submit@dannystoltzcasting.com ASAP:

INCLUDE: Name, Contact Info, Recent Photo
*Put ROLE you are applying for in the SUBJECT

Auditions are THIS WEEK Sat 9/19-Mon 9/21. You will be contacted with a time/location if you are selected to come in for an interview.

This is an open casting call, so feel free to spread the word to anyone you know who may be interested. Thank you!

Open casting call in Utah for multiple projects

Big End Of The Year Open Casting Call For Extras!

Casting director Gayle Minkevitch-Jensen is holding the following open casting call...

Upcoming projects end of Sept-Nov 17, 2015

As well as Future Projects (Need to rebuild Extras Pool)

When:

Date: Sept. 19, 2015
Time: 11a-7pm

Whether we have called you in the past or not, Please come.

Where:

BEAU (Broadview Entertainment Arts University)
240 East Morris Avenue
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115

Needing All Ethnicity and Ages 5 and over.

Bring 2 current pictures/resume (if applicable).

Regular Extras $101.50

Featured Extras $150.00 (Acting Ability)

Stand Ins $125.00-$150.00

Directors will hand select photos for projects.

Anyone with stunt experience MUST bring resume/references.