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Open Casting Calls in Bartlesville, OK for Terrence Malick feature film

New Additional Open Casting Calls

There will be two open casting calls in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on August 28th and 29th for the upcoming Terrence Malick feature film starring Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, Javier Bardem, and Rachel Weisz. The film has a working title of 'Project B'.

Director/Writer Terrence Malick is staying true to form and keeping the film's story and title under tight wraps. Terry Malick is known as a notoriously reclusive filmmaker, his contracts stipulate that no one may photograph him, and he routinely declines requests for interviews. Most Hollywood insiders consider Malick's films to be masterpieces, in particular Badlands and Days of Heaven. Malick was nominated for an Academy Award for both Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Director for The Thin Red Line. Malick grew up in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

The film's Oklahoma casting director is seeking people of all ages, ethnicities, and types. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. No previous acting experience is required and all are encouraged to try out. There are speaking roles available as well as background extras.

Open Casting Call Details

Where:

Bartlesville High School
1700 Hillcrest Drive
Bartlesville, OK 74003
Click Here for directions.

When:

Saturday, August 28, 2010
10:00pm - 5:00pm

Sunday, August 29, 2010
1:00pm - 5:00pm

If you can't make it to the open casting call, you may send a recent snapshot with stats and contact info to:

submissions@freihofercasting.com

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.

Filmnation Entertainment
345 N. Maple Drive
Suite 202
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Sarah Green Film Corporation
451 Greenwich Street
7th Floor
New York, NY 10013

Principal Actor Casting (Los Angeles):

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

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

Francine Maisler & Associates
10202 W Washington Blvd
Jimmy Stewart Bldg, #207
Culver City, CA 90232

Extras Casting (Oklahoma):

Chris Freihofer
Freihofer Casting
3750 W Main St.
Five Park A
Norman, OK 73072

Producers: Sarah Green, Nicolas Gonda

Writer/Director: Terrence Malick

Starring:

Javier Bardem
Rachel McAdams
Olga Kurylenko
Ben Affleck
Rachel Weisz

Story:

A family oriented romantic drama and a powerful love story.

Note:

There were open casting calls in Tulsa, OK on the weekend of August 21 - 22. These are new open casting calls.

Open Casting Call for CBS TV series 'Hawaii-Five-0' actors and extras

The new CBS crime drama 'Hawaii-Five-0' is currently in production and casting for principal actors, day players, extras, and stand-ins is underway. There will be an open casting call on August 28, 2010 for both speaking and non-speaking roles. The casting directors, Rachel Sutton and Julie Carson are looking to cast people of all ages, races and backgrounds for upcoming shoots to play the parts of bikini girls, surfers, tourists, locals, etc.

The original series aired from September 20, 1968 to April 4, 1980. This new version of Hawaii Five-0 is set in present-day Hawaii and is spelled 'Hawaii Five-0' with the last character a zero instead of a capital letter such as the original series was spelled. The name of this television series comes from the fact that Hawaii was the 50th state to join the United States.

The series regulars and most of the guest stars are cast out of Los Angeles, and the rest of the casting is done in Hawaii. The series shoots in Oahu, Hawaii and is under AFTRA contract. Hawaii Five-0 premieres with a sneak preview September 13, 2010 at Sunset on the Beach at Waikiki. The show will join the network's 2010–2011 fall lineup on September 20, 2010.

Open Casting Call Details

Where:

Aloha Tower Marketplace
1 Aloha Tower Drive
Honolulu, HI 96813
Click Heree for directions.

When:

Saturday August 28, 2010
10:00am - 4:00pm

Bring a headshot and resume if you have one, but plan to be photographed either way. If you don’t have a headshot and resume, just attend the open casting call with photo ID. You don’t need a film or TV background to be cast. If they like your look, you will be cast.

“We need them to keep the show authentic,” said Hawaii Five-O casting director Rachel Sutton. “We definitely want to present Hawaii in the most realistic way and the reality of Hawaii is all of these different looks of people. People under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Production Companies:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies (they will most likely end up in the trash can), they do not cast the films. They hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

CBS Television Studios
4024 Radford Ave.
Studio City, CA 91604

Kurtzman Orci
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608

“Hawaii Five-0" Production Office
560 N. Nimitz Highway
Suite 207
Honolulu, HI 96817

Principal Actor Casting (Hawaii):

Rachel Sutton Casting
"Hawaii Five-0"
Eye Productions
560 N. Nimitz Highway, #207
Mail Box 146
Honolulu, HI 96817

Background Actor Casting (Hawaii):

Hawaii Five-0
Attention: Julie Carlson
Eye Productions
560 N. Nimitz Highway, #207
Mail Box 146
Honolulu, HI 96817

Principal Actor Casting (Los Angeles):

Jennifer Cooper
4024 Radford Ave.
Building 1, Suite 100
Studio City, CA 91604
(Mailing Address)

Producers: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Brad Turner, Peter Lenkov

Director: Various directors will be used.

Starring:

Alex O'Loughlin
Daniel Dae Kim
Taryn Manning
Grace Park
Will Yun Lee
Scott Caan
Jean Smart

Story:

A contemporary take on the classic series about a new elite federalized task force whose mission is to wipe out the crime that washes up on the Islands’ sun-drenched beaches. Detective Steve McGarrett, a decorated Naval officer turned cop, returns to Oahu to investigate his father’s murder and stays after Hawaii’s governor persuades him to head up the new team: his rules, her backing, no red tape and full blanket immunity to hunt down the biggest “game” in town. Joining McGarrett is Detective Danny “Danno” Williams, a newly relocated ex-New Jersey cop who prefers skyscrapers to the coastline but is committed to keeping the Islands safe for his 8-year-old daughter; and Chin Ho Kelly, an ex-Honolulu Police Detective wrongly accused of corruption and relegated to a federal security patrol, who is also a former protégé of McGarrett’s father. Chin’s cousin, Kono, is a beautiful and fearless native, fresh out of the academy and eager to establish herself among the department’s elite. McGarrett vows to bring closure to his father’s case while the state’s brash new FIVE-0 unit, who may spar and jest among themselves, is determined to eliminate the seedy elements from the 50th state.

Casting Call for 2011 CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase in Los Angeles

CBS will sponsor its sixth talent showcase for diverse sketch comedians in January 2011 in Los Angeles. "The CBS Network is known as 'The Tiffany Network' and our showcases are known as the 'Rolls Royce' of showcases, featuring the dynamic duo of Rick Najera and Fern Orenstein, CBS VP Casting, who change actors' professional lives and provide them access to open doors within the entertainment industry," said Josie Thomas, CBS Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer.

January 2011 Showcase will be Directed by Rick Najera in Association with AFTRA, American Indians in Film and Television, East West Players, Nosotros, SAG and The Robey Theatre Company.

The showcase is focused on African-American, Asian-American, Latino, Native American, Pacific Islander, LGBT actors and performers with disabilities. Actors should possess extensive sketch comedy experience. Each audition will require a one-minute original sketch comedy monologue.

CBS Entertainment executives, casting directors from the Network's primetime and daytime programs, as well as casting directors from shows on other networks will be on hand at the Showcase. An invitation has also been extended to casting directors from production companies that work with CBS.

Photos and resumes should be sent to:

AFTRA
Attn: CBS Comedy Showcase
c/o Member Education EEO Department
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
9th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90036

The deadline for submissions is Sept. 15, 2010. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Previous experience/training is recommended of all, but professional representation is not necessary. The CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase will be held at the Historic El Portal Theater in January, 2011. The exact date is TBD.

The Network's on-going talent showcases are part of the CBS Diversity Institute, a comprehensive program designed to identify and develop diversity within the writing, directing and talent communities. In addition to the Diversity Talent Showcases now currently in their eighth year, the CBS Diversity Institute includes the CBS Writers Mentoring Program, the CBS Directing Initiative and numerous actor workshops conducted nationwide, as well as writer workshops conducted in Los Angeles.

Other CBS showcases have included Latino American Talent Showcases in partnership with NOSOTROS, Native American Talent Showcases in association with American Indians in TV and Film, Asian Pacific American Actors Showcases in association with East West Players, African American Showcases in collaboration with The Robey Theatre Company and a showcase for performers with disabilities in association with the California State Media Access Office. Additional events are planned with these and other groups.

Warner Bros. open casting call for 10-13 yo boy for feature film 'Dolphin Tale'

Alcon Entertainment and Warner Brothers are in pre-production on the upcoming 3D feature film 'Dolphin Tale' starring Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd and Harry Connick, Jr. The casting directors are holding an open casting call/talent search for a 10 - 13 year old Caucasian boy who is able to swim well.

No acting experience is necessary. This role is the ONLY role they are looking for at this open call.

Character Description:

[SAWYER NELSON] He's 11 years old, Caucasian, small, introverted, a child genius, brilliant at tinkering but not interested in regular school. Some years ago Sawyer s father walked away from his family, and Sawyer became dependent upon the company of his older cousin, Kyle. But now Kyle has enrolled in the Army and ships out, leaving Sawyer to fold into himself, much to the worry of his mother. But while riding his bike, he happens upon a shoreline incident where a dolphin has been severely hurt in a crab trap. While trying to help, Sawyer makes a connection with the young dolphin that sparks a curiosity that blossoms into a driving force to save the dolphin s life.

Open Casting Call Details

Where:

Saluda Shoals Park
Environmental Center Auditorium
5605 Bush River Road
Columbia, SC 29212
Click Here for directions.

When:

Thursday, August 19, 2010
1:00pm – 4:00pm

You MUST bring a current photograph with you. Please bring yourself and only one other family member.

Shooting will take place from September 27, 2010 through December 7, 2010 in the Clearwater, Florida area.

Winter the Dolphin, who gained national fame because of her prosthetic tail, will be the star of the movie. While most of the film will be shot at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, a robotic dolphin double will be used to shoot scenes Winter can't do herself. 'Dolphin Tale' is a fictional story but it has a lot of fact in it about Winter's real life.

Two 80,000-foot stranding pools are being constructed for the film on the Clearwater Marine Aquarium property and, when filming is over, the Aquarium gets to keep these pools and use them to rehab dolphins in the future.

Principal Actor Casting:

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

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

Dolphin Tale
Barden/Schnee Casting
150 West 28th Street
Suite 402
New York, NY 10001

Extras Casting:

Extras casting will begin late August in Clearwater, FL.

Crew Members:

Film crew workers in the St. Petersburg/Tampa/Clearwater areas send resume to: dolphintalecrew@gmail.com

Production Companies:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies (they will most likely end up in the trash can), they do not cast the films. They hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

Bottlenose Productions, LLC
400 Cleveland Street
2nd Floor
Clearwater, FL 33755

Warner Bros. Pictures
4000 Warner Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91522

Alcon Entertainment
10390 Santa Monica Blvd.
Suite 250
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Producers: Andrew Kosove, Broderick Johnson, Richard Ingber, Steven P. Wegner

Director: Charles Martin Smith

Starring:

Ashley Judd
Morgan Freeman
Harry Connick Jr.

Story:

Based on the true story of a young boy who befriends an injured dolphin who lost her tail in a crab trap, and motivates everyone around him to help save the dolphin by creating a prosthetic appendage to replace the dolphin's missing tail. Connick Jr. plays Dr. Clay Haskett, a vet who rescues the mammal and brings her to runs the marine hospital he runs. Judd plays Lorraine Nelson, the boy's mother while Freeman is Dr. Ken McCarthy, a doctor who creates a prosthetic limb for Winter.

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Important information about uploading audition videos

A large number of casting directors and studios are now using Cast It Systems' ActorCast to allow people to upload audition videos for specific projects and roles.

When uploading audition videos, make absolutely sure to follow the directions exactly as stated. If they want it done a specific way, then do not disregard the instructions and do whatever you want.

Not following the instructions is a sure way to NOT get a call back. If you can't follow simple directions on how to tape and submit an audition video, then the casting director will assume that you may not be able to take direction well on set during filming. And that is not a good thing. So be very careful and follow the directions exactly as they are explained. Remember that not following directions can cost you the part!

How Films and Television Shows are Cast

The executives give the "green light" for movies and TV shows to be produced. Then the production company of the project hires casting directors, who in turn send out "breakdowns" of the characters being cast.

These "breakdowns" actually are sent out by a service called "Breakdown Services" and are only available to licensed Talent Agencies.

Then the agents at these agencies submit photos, resumes, and sometimes "demo-reels" to the casting directors. Then the casting directors call in the actors that fit the roles they are casting, usually many many actors are called in.

Then they narrow it down to the best actors who came in and "call back" these actors to read again for the director, sometimes the writer, producer, etc. Then they narrow it down further, and sometimes there are 3 - 4 "call backs" before an actor is finally hired.

Occasionally a casting director will call in an actor who sends a photo and resume on their own without an agent, however it is difficult for talent to find the addresses and casting directors. That is what this website is for. To help people get their photo and resume to the correct casting directors, and to find legit open casting calls.

Does it cost anything to audition?

NO! Never ever pay someone to audition. If they ask you to pay, then it is surely a scam. Legit casting directors, agents, and managers never charge any up-front fees whatsoever. You should never be asked or required to attend any specific classes, use any specific photographers, or pay ANY upfront fees.

Agents typically get 10% of your paycheck AFTER you work. Managers typically get 15%. Casting Directors get paid by the studio or production company. The only fee you should ever pay for is legit extras casting agencies, such as Central Casting in Burbank, CA. They may charge a small photo imaging fee of around $20, this is because they must take a digital photo of all extras for consistency in their files, and to make sure that they know what the extra looked like when they registered.

So the answer is NO! It costs absolutely nothing to audition for television shows and films.

Will casting directors consider me if I randomly send in my photo/resume and don't have an agent?

Here is what casting director Gayle Pillsbury of Zane/Pillsbury Casting said in regards to general submissions when asked the following question:

If an actor does not have representation by a talent agent, what is the best way for them to get noticed by a casting director?

"You can also try and send a general submission of yourself to a casting office – I’ve opened some pictures and just really liked the picture of the person and held onto it until an appropriate role came up so I could audition that actor. And while I don’t want to sound discouraging, general submissions are a long shot – you’re really bargaining on timing and luck. But again, it’s about being pro-active and creative-minded."

Read the entire interview here:

Gayle Pillsbury Interview

Click Here for Gayle Pillsbury at IMDb

Here is casting director Jeff Greenberg's response to the following question:

Do you ever cast actors who are without representation?

"We do cast actors without representation."

Read the entire interview here:

Jeff Greenberg Interview

Click Here for Jeff Greenberg at IMDb

These statements mirror what the vast majority of casting directors have told me over the last 20+ years. I have a separate website that addresses talent agency issues. It includes FAQ, scam alerts, and a state-by-state listing of all legit talent agents in the USA. Click Here to go to my Talent Agents information and resources website.

Gaining Experience - Background Acting

I personally feel that if a person does not have experience, doing extra work is a fantastic way to get used to being on a film or TV set. It gives you an idea of how things work and allows you to become comfortable on a set without risking "burning bridges" if you get nervous and a little stage fright.

I myself did extra work in the beginning of my career and it helped me tremendously. I had terrible stage fright, but I became very comfortable after doing background work for a while. It doesn't pay a whole lot, but the experience you get is valuable. Acting is like any other job, the more training and experience a person has, the better chance of getting the job. But at the same time, we all have to start somewhere!

Why You Should NOT Call Casting Directors

Unsolicited phone calls and personal visits to casting directors are prohibited in the entertainment industry. Not only does it display a huge level of non-professionalism, it is extremely inconsiderate of casting directors time. They receive hundreds, and even thousands of photos and resumes every week. They certainly can not accommodate being inundated with phone calls from actors, and aspiring actors.

Talent Agents who know casting directors can call them if it is for a very important reason such as rescheduling a client for an audition. But calling casting directors, production companies, producers, and studios is an agents job, NOT an actors.

The only exception to this extremely important rule is if you are RETURNING a phone call after they have contacted you first.

SAG-AFTRA

The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) is an American labor union representing over 150,000 film and television principal and background performers worldwide. The current organization is the result of the March 30, 2012 merger of the Screen Actor's Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.

According to the SAG-AFTRA Mission Statement, the union seeks to: negotiate and enforce collective bargaining agreements that establish equitable levels of compensation, benefits, and working conditions for its performers; collect compensation for exploitation of recorded performances by its members, and provide protection against unauthorized use of those performances; and preserve and expand work opportunities for its members.

The Screen Actors Guild was founded in 1933 in an effort to eliminate exploitation of actors in Hollywood who were being forced into oppressive multi-year contracts with the major movie studios that did not include restrictions on work hours or minimum rest periods, and often had clauses that automatically renewed at the studios' discretion. These contracts were notorious for allowing the studios to dictate the public and private lives of the performers who signed them, and most did not have provisions to allow the performer to end the deal.

SAG-AFTRA is the primary performer's union in the United States. The union is affiliated with the AFL-CIO. SAG-AFTRA claims exclusive jurisdiction over motion picture as well as radio, television, Internet, and other new media. Internationally, SAG-AFTRA is affiliated with the International Federation of Actors.

How To Qualify For SAG-AFTRA Membership

A performer becomes eligible for SAG-AFTRA membership under one of the following two conditions:

1) Proof of Employment.

SAG-AFTRA membership is available to those who work in a position covered by a SAG-AFTRA (or AFTRA or SAG) collective bargaining agreement. Any person qualifying through work as a background actor must have completed three days of work as a background actor under a SAG-AFTRA (or AFTRA or SAG) collective bargaining agreement.

2) Employment Under an Affiliated Performers Union.

Performers may join SAG-AFTRA if the applicant is a paid-up member of an affiliated performers union (ACTRA, AEA, AGMA or AGVA) for a period of one year and has worked and been paid for at least once as a principal performer in that union’s jurisdiction.

All new members pay a one-time-only initiation fee, plus the first semiannual dues at the time of joining. The national initiation fee rate is currently $3000.00 (initiation fees may be lower in some states). Annual Base dues are $198.00. In addition, work dues are calculated at 1.575 percent of covered earnings up to $500,000.

Once you are a member, you must abide by the rules of membership, starting with Global Rule One and the No Contract/No Work Rule. And, whether you are a SAG-AFTRA member or not - NEVER accept work during a Union strike!

Becoming a SAG-AFTRA member is a very important milestone for every working professional talent in the entertainment industry. But you should not be in a rush to join unless you are absolutely certain that you are ready to compete for professional performing jobs. For actors, you should prepare yourself by studying acting and improv, doing live theatre, and perform in non-union on-camera productions in order to build your resume and gain extremely valuable experience.

Audition Guidelines

1. Always know what you are auditioning for.

2. Arrive thirty minutes prior to the audition time. This will allow ample time to check in and warm up, check out your competition.

3. Bring at least 2 photos and resumes. Photos should reflect current physical likeness (should always be updated!).

4. Do not chew gum ( all directors hate it).

5. When attending callbacks, always wear the same attire worn at audition. Try to do everything you did the first time because it has already worked during the first audition.

6. Be confident, smile, always have a positive attitude.

7. Act excited about everything you asked to do.

Actors/Improvisation:

Be prepared for improvisation.
Different voices and dialects are a plus.
Prepare a dramatic and comedic monologue no more than 2 minutes in length.
Note if the audition is going to provide sides (a portion of the script).

Singers:

Bring 2 selections of sheet music, 1 up-tempo and 1 ballad, in legible condition.
Be prepared to sing the best 16 bars.
Know your vocal range.
Sheet music should have full musical notation and in the key in which you will perform.
If audition requires movement, dress appropriately.

Dancers:

Wear appropriate dance attire.
Bring appropriate dance shoes.
If the audition requires singing, bring at least 2 selections of sheet music, 1 up-tempo and 1 ballad. Be prepared to sing the best 16 bars.

Brand Yourself With Headshots

You should have two good color headshots (not "airbrushed", unless only to clean up a loose hair, etc), one "serious" and one "smiling". But it doesn't hurt to have 3-4 "looks". Try to portray the best possible image of your "brand". In other words, the type of personality and look that you would best portray.

Sometimes it is best to ask several other people who know you, like teachers, friends, etc. Parents often do not correctly see their child as portraying the "type" that they really should be. Here are some of the primary "types" for young actors:

Young Females:

awkward/gawky
artist
brain
bully
girl-next-door
ingénue/innocent muse
jock
princess
trendsetter

Young Males:

bad boy
boy-next-door
brain
bully
jock
nerdy kid/future genius
paste-eater/super uncool
quirky/trendy
smart-ass

What to expect at an Acting Audition

When you are called to audition, you are given "sides" which is a few pages of script to read. You can usually download these lines a few days before the audition. Sometimes they have you do a "cold reading" where you are given the sides right there and then. When you arrive, you sign in at the receptionists desk, wait in the front office usually with several other actors. When they call you in, you sit down and have a brief conversation with the CD. It is best to ask them a few questions about the script, project, role, etc., before they bring it up! And that is it. If they like you, they usually call you back within a week or two to come back and read for the director and maybe writer, etc.

Important Safety Information

I always recommend using a PO BOX instead of your home address when submitting. This is another good reason that getting an agent as soon as possible is of utmost importance. Then your agents contact information is all that is listed on the resume, cover letter, and envelope. There is an earlier post about how to get an agent in my blog archives (or table of contents).

Also, NEVER meet someone outside of a professional environment such as a studio or casting/agents office. Do NOT meet someone at a restaurant, private residence, etc. You should ALWAYS let someone else know EXACTLY where you are going, WHO you are meeting, and WHEN you are going there.

And a parent or guardian must ALWAYS accompany minors. A parent or guardian should NEVER be out of eyesight of the minor, whether it be at auditions or on set.

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