Cable network Showtime, producer of groundbreaking shows Queer as Folk and The L Word, is casting a new documentary series called Way Out. The show is about gays and lesbians coming out to important people in their lives.
Producers Adam Drucker and Bryn Freedman (A&E's Intervention), say Way Out will help the people it profiles and "use the vast reach of television to enlighten and increase understanding of what it's like to feel compelled to hide an essential part of oneself."
Drucker and Freedman are looking for people who have made a firm decision to come out to important people in their lives and share that journey with a TV audience. They say there were compelled to create the new series after reading a recent San Francisco State University study of teenagers coming out to their parents. The study found that teens who were rejected by their parents after coming out were more vulnerable to depression, drug use, and suicide attempts, but that parents who took baby steps towards accepting their gay children greatly improved their chances at living a heathy life. Drucker and Freedman say the goal of the show is to increase visibility and awareness in the hopes that parents of gay children watching the show will take those baby steps.
To apply to be on the show, CLICK HERE and then email a jpeg photo of yourself to:
casting@wayoutdocumentary.com with your name and subject line in the email.
Feel free to only fill out what you feel comfortable sharing initially. And please know that they will keep all inquiries and information confidential. If you do choose to send your phone number, please include any additional instructions (for example: best times to call, if they can refer to the project in your voice mail, how you'd like them to identify ourselves if someone else answers, etc.).
The form asks some basic questions and for “a brief description” — here you can write a bit about your life, who you’re coming out to and why you've chosen to tell them now.
In the “links" field please list any websites or blogs that will tell them more about you. (For example, if you have a myspace or facebook page; a youtube, picasa or flickr account; sites with your resume or bio; articles where you're mentioned, etc.)
Casting Notice for Shadywood Road Productions Feature Film "Haze" in the Washington DC/Baltimore area
Washington, DC Metro Area Feature Film by Shadywood Road Productions is accepting submissions from metro Washington, DC talent for "HAZE" A feature film by David Burkman. Filming will take place in late spring 2009 into summer 2009.
On the heels of his award-winning Independent Film Channel hit, "Breaking Up With Maggie Moore," critically acclaimed director David Burkman (MFA, University of Southern California) is in Washington, D.C. to produce a sophisticated drama about brotherhood. Based loosely on Euripedes’ The Bacchae, Haze tells the story of two brothers whose relationship is strained when one decides to pledge a fraternity and the other does not.
Please watch the promotional trailer here: Haze Promo Trailer
Cast Breakdown:
Jon: 18-22. Cool, Frat Boy-type.
Jessica: 18-22. Hot, Sorority Girl-type.
Ari: 18-22. Nerdy College Student.
Wendy: College Student with a bit more than the freshman 15 and comfortable with it.
College Dean: Mid-Late 40s, Early 50s. Politician. Charming. Former frat boy himself.
College Professor: 50s. Charismatic lecturer; deep, powerful voice.
Additional Roles: College Students of all types.
To be considered for an audition, please send a photo and email to:
HAZEcasting@gmail.com
ONLY local DC/Baltimore area talent should submit.
On the heels of his award-winning Independent Film Channel hit, "Breaking Up With Maggie Moore," critically acclaimed director David Burkman (MFA, University of Southern California) is in Washington, D.C. to produce a sophisticated drama about brotherhood. Based loosely on Euripedes’ The Bacchae, Haze tells the story of two brothers whose relationship is strained when one decides to pledge a fraternity and the other does not.
Please watch the promotional trailer here: Haze Promo Trailer
Cast Breakdown:
Jon: 18-22. Cool, Frat Boy-type.
Jessica: 18-22. Hot, Sorority Girl-type.
Ari: 18-22. Nerdy College Student.
Wendy: College Student with a bit more than the freshman 15 and comfortable with it.
College Dean: Mid-Late 40s, Early 50s. Politician. Charming. Former frat boy himself.
College Professor: 50s. Charismatic lecturer; deep, powerful voice.
Additional Roles: College Students of all types.
To be considered for an audition, please send a photo and email to:
HAZEcasting@gmail.com
ONLY local DC/Baltimore area talent should submit.
Casting/Crew Call for Independent Film in Lexington, KY
Shoot Dates: May 10th – May 23th
Shoot Locations: Kentucky Area. Primarily in Lexington, KY and Richmond, KY.
***Both Cast and Crew will have all expenses paid during production. (Meals, Travel, etc.)
Casting For:
Mya Calahan – Female Lead. Age 19-25. Character is youthful, energetic, and has an innocent appeal. Role requires ability to do emotional performances. Role will require availability for all of the shoot dates. Position will also be paid due to such extensive availability requirements.
Frank Beckwith – Supporting Male Role. Age 19-25. Majority of the character is careless about life with a “fly through life” attitude. Although kind-hearted to people close to him, he tends to be Impulsive and does not think of consequences. Role also requires ability to do a serious and emotional performance. Role will require availability for 2-3 of the shoot dates.
Ann – Female Role. Age 25-35. Character is a very straight-laced, professional loan officer working in a bank. Role will require availability for 2-3 of the shoot dates.
Dr. Peter Kaplan – Male Role. Age 40-60. Character is blind with a tragic history. He is the older “wise-man” who has been through it all. Role will require availability for 1-2 of the shoot dates.
Wayne Anderson – Male Role. Age 25-30. Character is a smooth-talking salesman. He is a concert promoter. Role will require availability for 1-2 of the shoot dates.
Actors:
Headshot is preferred, but not mandatory. All readers will be given specific scenes to read from, however, monologues are optional. All auditions will be taped by the casting team for selection purposes only.
Crew Call:
For anyone with a background on working crew for sets. Positions are available for anyone with experience in/as: Script Supervisor, Grip, Make-up and Wardrobe, Art Direction, Production Assistants.
Auditions and Crew Submissions:
Images modeling and Talent agency:
Saturday, April 11th at 4:00 pm
Images is located at 163 E. Reynolds Rd, Lexington, KY 40517
To make an appointment call 859-273-2301
APPOINTMENTS ARE ENCOURAGED
Shoot Locations: Kentucky Area. Primarily in Lexington, KY and Richmond, KY.
***Both Cast and Crew will have all expenses paid during production. (Meals, Travel, etc.)
Casting For:
Mya Calahan – Female Lead. Age 19-25. Character is youthful, energetic, and has an innocent appeal. Role requires ability to do emotional performances. Role will require availability for all of the shoot dates. Position will also be paid due to such extensive availability requirements.
Frank Beckwith – Supporting Male Role. Age 19-25. Majority of the character is careless about life with a “fly through life” attitude. Although kind-hearted to people close to him, he tends to be Impulsive and does not think of consequences. Role also requires ability to do a serious and emotional performance. Role will require availability for 2-3 of the shoot dates.
Ann – Female Role. Age 25-35. Character is a very straight-laced, professional loan officer working in a bank. Role will require availability for 2-3 of the shoot dates.
Dr. Peter Kaplan – Male Role. Age 40-60. Character is blind with a tragic history. He is the older “wise-man” who has been through it all. Role will require availability for 1-2 of the shoot dates.
Wayne Anderson – Male Role. Age 25-30. Character is a smooth-talking salesman. He is a concert promoter. Role will require availability for 1-2 of the shoot dates.
Actors:
Headshot is preferred, but not mandatory. All readers will be given specific scenes to read from, however, monologues are optional. All auditions will be taped by the casting team for selection purposes only.
Crew Call:
For anyone with a background on working crew for sets. Positions are available for anyone with experience in/as: Script Supervisor, Grip, Make-up and Wardrobe, Art Direction, Production Assistants.
Auditions and Crew Submissions:
Images modeling and Talent agency:
Saturday, April 11th at 4:00 pm
Images is located at 163 E. Reynolds Rd, Lexington, KY 40517
To make an appointment call 859-273-2301
APPOINTMENTS ARE ENCOURAGED
Open Casting Call for kids to star in Mos Def feature film “Stringbean & Marcus” in Philadelphia
Casting Directors for a new independent film, “Stringbean & Marcus” starring Mos Def and Oscar nominated actress Sophie Okonedo, are holding an open casting call in Philadelphia on April 13.
The movie, written and directed by Philadelphia native, Tanya Hamilton, takes place in 1978 and focuses on the broken love affair between two former Black Panther members (Mos Def and Okonedo) and is told through the eyes of an adolescent girl.
The casting directors are looking for two African American, Hispanic or Asian boys ages eight to eleven and an African American girl age nine or ten.
They are specifically seeking the following:
Iris Wilson: African American Female, 9 or 10yrs old (lead role). Fiercely independent.
Francis Southerland: African American, Hispanic or Asian Male, 8yrs old (supporting role). Geek of all geeks.
Colin Dixon: African American Male, 11yrs. old (supporting role). Authority on everything.
Only the types listed will be seen . NO PHONE CALLS.
Talent must bring a current photo with contact information attached.
Previous experience is not necessary.
Where:
Mike Lemon Casting
413 N. 7th St
Suite 602
Philalelphia, PA 19123
When:
Monday, April 13, 2009
1:00pm to 5:00pm
Non-Union children may show up any time between 1-5
SAG (Screen Actors Guild members) children please submit photo and contact info to:
casting@mikelemoncasting.com
for a scheduled appointment at a later date. Please put "Stringbean & Marcus" in the subject line.
The movie, written and directed by Philadelphia native, Tanya Hamilton, takes place in 1978 and focuses on the broken love affair between two former Black Panther members (Mos Def and Okonedo) and is told through the eyes of an adolescent girl.
The casting directors are looking for two African American, Hispanic or Asian boys ages eight to eleven and an African American girl age nine or ten.
They are specifically seeking the following:
Iris Wilson: African American Female, 9 or 10yrs old (lead role). Fiercely independent.
Francis Southerland: African American, Hispanic or Asian Male, 8yrs old (supporting role). Geek of all geeks.
Colin Dixon: African American Male, 11yrs. old (supporting role). Authority on everything.
Only the types listed will be seen . NO PHONE CALLS.
Talent must bring a current photo with contact information attached.
Previous experience is not necessary.
Where:
Mike Lemon Casting
413 N. 7th St
Suite 602
Philalelphia, PA 19123
When:
Monday, April 13, 2009
1:00pm to 5:00pm
Non-Union children may show up any time between 1-5
SAG (Screen Actors Guild members) children please submit photo and contact info to:
casting@mikelemoncasting.com
for a scheduled appointment at a later date. Please put "Stringbean & Marcus" in the subject line.
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