Open Casting Call For Paramount Pictures Feature Film "Up In The Air"

On Jan. 24 and 25, producers will be recruiting extras for the new movie “Up In the Air,” starring George Clooney, to be filmed around St. Louis in March and April. It is expected that up to 2,100 adults will be chosen. No experience is necessary. Filming begins March 3, 2009.

Joni Tackette, the St. Louis-based casting director, is seeking the following:

• People with airport and airline experience. Ticket agents, flight attendants, security screeners, etc.
• People with hotel industry experience, especially front desk.
• People to portray travelers, including international types.
• Men and women to portray corporate / business types.

Where:

Crestwood Court
109 Crestwood Plaza
St. Louis, Mo. 63126

The Mall is located near the intersection of Sappington Rd. and Watson Rd. Please do not call the mall for directions. Visit their website at Crestwoodcourt.com.


When:

Saturday, January 24, 2009
10:00am - 4:00pm

Sunday, January 25, 2009
11:00am - 4:00pm

What to bring:

A pen and a recent color snapshot. (Photo will not be returned) The best photo is full length or waist up. The extras casting form is available by clicking here. Please download, fill out and bring with you to the open call. (Forms will also be available at the open call.)

If you cannot attend the open call, please download "Up In The Air" extras casting form, and attach a color photo and mail to the address listed on the bottom of the form. Preference is given to people who attend the open call, but they will accept mail in submissions. Successful applicants will be notified in February.

Click Here for general information regarding working as an extra.

Story:

A professional (George Clooney) who specializes in "career transition counseling" (a euphemism for firing people) looks to accomplish his two main goals in life: to accumulate 1 million frequent flier miles, and to land a job at a mysterious management company called MythTech.

Canada's Next Top Model Open Casting Calls

Starting in Mid-January, the casting directors for Canada's Next Top Model will be holding Open Casting Calls in malls across the country. Please see below for audition cities and dates. Specific times, additional venues and the requirements for in-person Casting Calls will be updated as they are confirmed.


Vancouver:
Jan. 16, 4-9pm
Brentwood Town Centre
4567 Lougheed Hwy.
Burnaby, BC
V5C 3Z6
(Centre Court, Lower Level)
www.brentwoodmall.com

Edmonton:
Jan. 18, 11am-4pm
West Edmonton Mall
8882-170th St.
Edmonton, AB
T5T 4M2
(Phase 3 - Deep Sea Adventure)
www.westedmall.com

Montreal:
Jan. 22, 4-9pm
Les Cours Mont-Royal
1455 Peel St.
Montreal, QC
H3A 1T5
(Level 3, In front of DKNY)
www.lcmr.ca

Toronto:
Jan. 23, 4-9pm
Fairview Mall
1800 Sheppard Ave East.
Toronto, ON
M2J 5A7
(Promotions Court, Lower Level)
www.fairviewmall.ca


Please note the following:

Please wear a skirt and body conscious clothing, with a two piece swimsuit under your clothing.

Bring or wear high heel shoes (bring the highest heels you own!).

You should wear no makeup other than lip gloss, and long hair should be pulled back in a ponytail.

You must bring proof of age (photo ID) such as a passport, driver's license or health card with photo.

If you are underage you must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Click here for application rules.

Entry Procedures to the Competition The Competition is open to Females who are between the ages 18 and 23 on Friday January 30, 2009, who are Canadian citizens and/or permanent residents of Canada and who are at least five feet eight inches (5'8")/one hundred seventy-three centimeters (173 cm) in height.

Application Rules

Open Casting Calls For Universal Pictures Feature Film Seeking Young Man 15-17

Christopher Mintz-Plasse was just your average everyday high school kid when he landed the role of McLovin' in the teen comedy Superbad. Now he’s a full-fledged star with hits like Role Models and his upcoming flick Year One (alongside Michael Cera and Jack Black).

Fledgling future actors have the chance to live the dream just like Mintz-Plasse.

Universal Pictures is currently having a talent search for a young male McLovin-type to play “Edward,” a high school senior in an upcoming comedy starring Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin. The movie films in Los Angeles and New York in early 2009 and no prior acting is required to play the 17-year-old teen.

WHO: Casting the role of Edward, an awkward, funny, precocious 17-year-old high school senior. Must be available for work in NYC and L.A. from Feb ’09 until mid-June ’09. No prior experience or preparation is necessary.

WHAT: Seeking young men ages 15 – 17 to audition for film role in Universal comedy

Locations:

New York:

When: Saturday, January 10, 2009
Sign-in from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Where: Ripley Grier Studios
520 8th Ave 16th Floor
Studio 17B - Between 36th & 37th Streets
New York, NY 10018


Chicago:

When: Sat January 17, 2009
10:30am – 3pm
Doors open @ 10am

Where: TP&R Casting, Inc.
10 W. Hubbard St., Ste 2N
Chicago, IL 60654


Toronto:

When: Sat January 17, 2009
11am-4pm

Where: RDC Casting
1004 Bathurst Street
Toronto, ON M5R 3G7

(2 blocks north of Bathurst subway sta. Paid parking on Bathurst St. Free parking on Olive St, just south of the office.)

If you can't make any of the above the auditions, please send a photo and resume to:

Ellen Chenoweth Casting
c/o Culver Studios
9336 W. Washington Blvd. Bldg. J, Suite A
Culver City CA 90232

or send an Audition Video DVD to:

Attn: Edward Casting
1501 Broadway
Suite 2900
New York, NY 10036

Click Here for specific instructions on how to submit a DVD.

Deadline for mailed submissions is Jan. 16, 2009.

Miracle on Hollywood Blvd. Open Casting Call

Dove Productions is an international production company with offices in Europe, Africa and the United States. They are committed to exposing young talented actors and actresses to the rest of the world.

An open casting call for their latest feature film entitled "Miracle on Hollywood Blvd." will be held on Monday, January 12. The following roles are available:

Eva: Guest Lead. FEMALE, 18 TO 33, 5' 5" - 6' 0". She is African America, crazy looking for a man to marry. she has three kids from three different men. She depends solely on child support as she tries to find a man that will accept her with three kids.

Xi: FEMALE, 18 TO 35. Asian. Must speak Chinese. A very respectful girl ready to get married but has a family that can stand to see her marry someone other than a Chinese

Mr Wong: MALE, 35 TO 70. Asian. Mr Wong is the father to Xi

Betty: FEMALE, 18 TO 33, 5' 5" - 6' 3". African American She is beautiful but lazy. she depends on her good looks for money and want men to take care of her. she hates school and work.

Kate: FEMALE, 18 TO 33, 4' 0" - 6' 1". Hispanic. Must speak spanish. She is Mexican, very strong will and desperately needs a man that can take care of her and all her brothers and sister.

Jose: MALE, 18 TO 45. Hispanic. Jose is a friend to the lead (Allen). Jose is a Network engineer

Ester: FEMALE, 18 TO 33, 5' 0" - 6' 5". African. Must have a west African dialect. She is African from Nigeria. She has been arranged by her parents to marry a man that she does not love.

Karren: FEMALE, 18 TO 33, 5' 7" - 6' 7". African American. Should be able to dance hip hop. Very sexy and beautiful, tall and athletic.

Mark: MALE, 18 TO 45. African American. Mark is a minister with a deep desire to see Allen (lead actor) get married.

Leonard: MALE, 18 TO 45. Caucasian. Leonard is a medical doctor and a friend to Allen.

Story Line:

This will be a feature film a cross between cultures and ethnicity.
A drama, a story of faith and love

Open Auditions:

Monday Jan. 12 2009
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Entertainment World
14056 Crenshaw Blvd
Gardena CA 90249

Executive Producer: Vincent Doh
Co-Executive Producer: Barbara Gwanmesia

Filming starts January 17, 2009