Open casting call for NBC's 'Grimm' in Portland, Oregon

NBC's "Grimm" Premieres October 28, 2011 and will air Fridays 9/8c

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Universal Media Studios and Hazy Mills Productions are shooting a new fantasy crime drama series titled "Grimm" in the Portland, Oregon area. The local casting director is holding an open casting call for Portland area talent 18 and older, males and females, who can pass for late teens in an upcoming episode. Actors who are not chosen for this particular episode may be kept on file for future episodes, as the casting directors is expanding her roster of the over-18 to play younger category.

Set in present-day Portland, Oregon, the series puts a new twist on the stories of the Brothers Grimm in which a homicide detective learns that he is a descendent of a group of hunters known as "Grimms", who fight to keep humanity safe from the supernatural creatures of the world. Upon learning of his destiny and that he is the last of his kind, he has to protect every living soul from the sinister storybook characters that have infiltrated the real world.

The series stars David Giuntoli who plays the starring role of homicide detective Nick Burkhardt. Russell Hornsby plays Hank Griffin, Nick's homicide partner. Bitsie Tulloch portrays Juliette Silverton, Nick Burkhardt's girlfriend. Claire Coffee takes on the role of venerable assassin Schlauraffen who works for the creatures that embrace the darker side of the Brothers Grimm world.

"Grimm" is executive produced by Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner. Marc Buckland directed the pilot, which was written by David Greenwalt and Jim Kouf. Filming for the pilot started March, 2011 in Portland, Oregon. NBC announced in May, 2011 that the network picked up the pilot to series. "Grimm" will premier on October 28, 2011, and if the ratings are good, NBC could add nine additional episodes to the initial season.

Open Casting Call Details

"Grimm" is under AFTRA contract, however both AFTRA members and non-union talent are welcome to attend the open casting call.

Where:

Lana Veenker Casting
1430 SE 3rd Avenue
Suite 100
Portland, OR 97212
Click Here for directions.

When:

Wednesday October 19, 2011
2:00pm - 6:00pm

Be prepared to possibly read for the casting director and have your photo taken. Pacific Northwest talent can also find submission instructions for Lana Veenker Casting on the following website:

Casting Scoop

If you can not attend the open casting call and are submitting a headshot and resume by mail, actors please put your AFTRA membership number on your resume.

Note: Talent can join AFTRA online at www.aftra.org or at their local branch office.

Current costs to join AFTRA:

$1663.90 ($1600.00 + $63.90), covering initiation fee and the first payment of bi-annual dues.

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.

Los Angeles:

Marlo Tiede
Donna Rosenstein Casting
800 S Main Street
Suite 202
Burbank, CA 91506

Portland:

Lana Veenker Casting
1430 SE 3rd Avenue
Suite 100
Portland, OR 97212

Extras Casting

Portland:

Danny Stoltz
Extras Only
635 NW 16th Avenue
Suite A
Portland, OR 97209
Click Here to register with Extras Only.

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.

"Grimm" Production Office
Open for Business, LLC
2127 NW 26th Avenue
Portland, OR 97210

"Grimm" Writers Office
4024 Radford Avenue
Roy Rogers Building
Studio City, CA 91604

Hazy Mills Productions
4024 Radford Avenue
Building 7
2nd Floor
Studio City, CA 91604

Universal Media Studios
100 Universal City Plaza
Building 1360
3rd Floor
Universal City, CA 91608

Producers:

Sean Hayes
David Greenwalt
Jim Kouf
Todd Milliner
Lori Hitner
Steve Oster

Directors:

Various directors are used.

Starring:

David Giuntoli - Nick Burckhardt
Claire Coffee - Adalind Schade/Schlauraffen
Russell Hornsby - Hank Griffin
Bitsie Tulloch - Juliette Silverton
Kate Burton - Aunt Marie
Silas Weir Mitchell - Eddie Monroe
Sasha Roiz - Captain Renard
Reggie Lee - Sgt. Wu

Story:

This drama series is inspired by the classic Grimm's Fairy Tales. Remember the fairy tales your parents used to tell you before bedtime? Those weren’t stories, they were warnings. Nick Burkhardt (David Guintoli) thought he prepared himself for the realities of working as a homicide detective until he started seeing things he couldn’t quite explain. When his ailing Aunt Marie (Kate Burton) arrives, Nick's life turns upside down when she reveals they are descendants of an elite group of hunters, also known as “Grimms,” who fight to keep the balance of humanity safe from the supernatural creatures of the world. As Nick digs deeper into her past, he realizes that he will have to shoulder the responsibility of his ancestors, and contend with a larger-than-life mythology of the Brothers Grimm that is now all too real. As a Grimm, he sees things that other people can't, including evil creatures straight out of the darkest fairy tale. And as a Grimm, Nick must battle the forces of evil - even at grave and ever-present risk to his own life.

Universal Pictures open casting call for 'Pitch Perfect' starring Anna Kendrick

"Pitch Perfect" is casting people of all types and ages especially college age.

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Gold Circle Films in association with Universal Pictures are hosting an open casting call for their feature film "Pitch Perfect," which is based on a true story. In addition to general background extras, there are featured extra roles and stand-in roles for the film's stars that will be up for grabs. All ages and types are needed, especially college age people. Shooting begins October 17, 2011 in Baton Rouge Louisiana. These are fully paid positions.

"Pitch Perfect" takes a behind-the-scenes look at the bizarre, inspiring, and hilarious world of competitive collegiate a cappella. Universal Pictures will be hoping to capitalize on the recent success of the similarly themed "Glee" television series that has garnered cult status worldwide, and the popularity of the hit reality competition series "The Sing Off".

Jason Moore will direct his first feature film from an adapted screenplay written by two-time Primetime Emmy nominated Kay Cannon. Moore has directed various episodes of the television shows "Dawson's Creek," "One Tree Hill," "Everwood," and "Brothers & Sisters". Moore also has a background directing Broadway Theatre, and was nominated for a Tony Award for the musical "Avenue Q". "Pitch Perfect," is based on GQ Magazine writer Mickey Rapkin's non-fiction book "Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory".

Primetime Emmy Award nominated actress Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman are producing "Pitch Perfect" with their company, Brownstone Productions. President of Gold Circle Films, Paul Brooks, will also produce. Executive Producer will be Scott Niemeyer, also of Gold Circle Films. Jeff Levine, who started out in the business working as Nicolas Cage's assistant, will co-produce "Pitch Perfect".

Open Casting Call Details

Where:

Pitch Perfect Productions, LLC
1885 Wooddale Blvd.
Wooddale Towers
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
No phone calls or emails please.
Click Here for directions.

When:

Saturday Oct 15, 2011
10:00am - 2:00pm

They will take your photo and personal information. For example: all clothing sizes, contact information, any special skills you have, etc. You will be put in the "Pitch Perfect" Database to work as a background performer.

If you are located within reasonable driving distance of either Baton Rouge or New Orleans and are unable to attend the open casting call, or you are under the age of 18, you can still be considered to work on "Pitch Perfect" by registering with Caballero Casting on the following website:

Caballero Casting "Pitch Perfect" Extras Registration

Pay rate for this film varies between $80-$150/day depending on the hours worked. The pay is higher for stand-ins and photo-doubles. Minors and foreign talent must be legally eligible to work in the state of Louisiana and United States. Candidates must also be available for production from October 17, 2011 through December 16, 2011.

The 2012 Louisiana Actors Resource Guide includes the following information and documents for minors and foreign talent who would like to audition for "Pitch Perfect" or work as an extra on the film:

• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• Louisiana Child Performer Law Information Sheet
• Louisiana Child Performer Trust Act Sheet
• Louisiana Minor Trust Deduction Guidelines
• Louisiana Minor Intention To Employ Form
• Louisiana Employment of Minors in Theatrical Performances or Exhibitions
• Louisiana Film, TV, and Commercials Minor Labor Law Summary
• Immigration Work Permit Information
• Non-Immigrant Visa Application

In addition to the following Louisiana Actors Resources:

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

The 2012 Louisiana Actors Resource Guide eBook is available here.

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.

Los Angeles:

Kerry Barden
Paul Schnee
Barden/Schnee Casting
1513 6th Street
Suite 105
Santa Monica, CA 90401

New York:

Kerry Barden
Paul Schnee
Barden/Schnee Casting
150 West 28th Street
Suite 402
New York NY 10001

Extras Casting


Baton Rouge:

Brent Caballero
Caballero Casting
9522 Brookline Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
No Phone Calls!

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.

Pitch Perfect Productions, LLC
1885 Wooddale Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Universal Pictures
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608

Gold Circle Films
233 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 650
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Producers: Elizabeth Banks, Max Handelman, Jeff Levine

Director:

Jason Moore

Starring:

Anna Kendrick - Beca
Brittany Snow - Chloe
Rebel Wilson - Fat Amy
Alexis Knapp - Stacie
Utkarsh Ambudkar - Donald
Brock Kelly - Howie
Anna Camp - Aubrey
Hana Mae Lee - Lilly
Adam DeDine - Jesse
Skyler Astin - Benji

Story:

A romantic comedy set in the world of competitive collegiate a cappella groups. Fiercely competitive UMass undergraduate a capella groups Divisi (all girls) and Treblemakers (all boys) practice and perform throughout the year in the quest for the a capella nirvana: winning the "International Championship of Collegiate A Capella" (ICCA) that's held each spring at Carnegie Hall. With Divisi undergoing some intense interpersonal strife - most of their members have graduated, singer Chloe (Brittany Snow) has vocal chord nodes and their leader Aubrey (Anna Camp) insists on keeping the group in its same old groove - the stakes are high, particularly with the inclusion of freshman-with-a-bad-attitude, Beca Mitchell (Anna Kendrick), whose good ideas are routinely shot down by Aubrey. Beca's also trying hard not to fall in love with fellow freshman Jesse (Adam DeDine), a nice guy and a new member of the Trebles - whose guys are, according to the age-old Divisi tradition, off-limits to the Divisi girls.

Open casting in Schenectady for feature film 'How I Live Now' seeking girls 14-19

Casting Society of America Artios Award winning casting director Cindy Tolan is conduction an open casting call in Schenectady, NY for the feature film "How I Live Now". The open call is open to Caucasian girls between the ages of 14 and 19 for the lead role of Daisy in the film. The producers are hoping to find an unknown talent with no previous acting experience. This is a role that could easily launch an acting career. Shooting will take place in the United Kingdom starting in late Spring or early Summer 2012.

The story centers on of a 15-year-old girl from Manhattan named Daisy who goes to spend an idyllic summer in the English countryside with cousins she has never met. Young love blossoms. But a world war breaks out and the kids are suddenly not alright. They're thrust into the terrifying atmosphere of an occupying military force and Daisy becomes an unlikely heroine.

Academy Award winner Kevin Macdonald will direct "How I Live Now" from an adapted screenplay written by Jeremy Brock and Tony Grisoni. Macdonald's directorial credits include Fox Searchlight Pictures' "The Last King of Scotland," Universal Pictures' "State of Play," Focus Features' "The Eagle," among numerous award winning documentaries. Tony Grisony is the writer of the "Red Riding Trilogy".

Alasdair Flind and Charles Steel are producing for London's Cowboy Films, the same company the produced "The Last King of Scotland" also directed by Kevin Macdonald. Andrew Ruhemann and Charles Steel will produce Passion Pictures. Ruheman won a 2011 Academy Award for Passion Pictures animated short film "The Lost Thing".

The open casting call will take place at the same Erie Boulevard location in Schenectady, NY where more than 2,000 hopefuls snaked around the block and waited for hours on June 4, 2011 during an open casting call for "A Place Beyond the Pines." That film, which hired more than 1,500 local people as extras, wrapped Saturday September 24th after 10 weeks of shooting in the city and across the Capital Region.

You must be legally able to be employed in the United Kingdom to work as an actor or extra in the feature film "How I Live Now". The following is available in the 2012 London Actors Resource Guide eBook:

• United Kingdom Entertainer Visitor Application Form
• Foreign Actors United Kingdom Visa Information Sheet
• Foreigner United Kingdom Employment Application Form
• London Child Actor Information Sheet
• London Child Actor Chaperone Information
• London Child Stage Performance Application Form
• London Child Work Permit Application Form
• London Employment of Children Bylaws Sheet

The 2012 London Actors Resource Guide eBook is available here.

Open Casting Call Details

Where:

Ellis Hospital School of Nursing
1473 Erie Boulevard
Schenectady, NY 12305
Click Here for directions.
Parking is in the rear of the building off Front Street.

When:

Sunday September 25, 2011
Sign-in from 12:00pm noon - 2:00pm

Teen girls who come to Sunday's casting call for "How I Live Now" will need to bring a photo or publicity shot, although acting experience is not a requirement. Each girl should also bring a resume with name, date of birth, address and contact information, including the names and contact information for parents or guardians of minors. Those who are cast will need a U.S. passport. The film is expected to be shot in England during late Spring or early Summer 2012. Some shooting may also be done in New York.

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.

New York:

Cindy Tolan Casting
27 W. 20th Street
Suite 606
New York, NY 10011

United Kingdom:

Nina Gold Casting
117 Chevening Rd
London NW6 6DU
UK

Extras Casting

United Kingdom:

Casting Collective
Olympic House
317-321 Latimer Rd.
London W10 6RA
UK

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.

"How I Live Now" Production Office
c/o Cowboy Films
26 Nassau Street
London W1W 7AQ

Cowboy Films
40 Langham Street
London W1W 7AS
UK

Film4
124 Horseferry Rd
London SW1P 2TX
UK

Passion Pictures
County House
33 - 34 Rathbone Place
London W1T 1JN

Momentum Pictures1
184-192 Drummond Street
2nd Floor
London NW1 3HP
UK

Prontagonist Pictures
4th Floor
Waverley House, 7
12 Noel Street
London W1F 8GQ
UK

Producers:

John Battsek
Andrew Ruhemann
Charles Steel
Alasdair Flind

Director:

Kevin Macdonald

Starring:

To Be Cast

Story:

Daisy is sent from New York to England to spend a summer with cousins she has never met. They are Isaac, Edmond, Osbert and Piper. And two dogs and a goat. She's never met anyone quite like them before - and, as a dreamy English summer progresses, Daisy finds herself caught in a timeless bubble. It seems like the perfect summer. But their lives are about to explode. Falling in love is just the start of it. War breaks out - a war none of them understands, or really cares about, until it lands on their doorstep. The family is separated. The perfect summer is blown apart. Daisy's life is changed forever - and the world is too. Based on the award-winning novel by Meg Rosoff.

20th Century Fox comedy film 'Call Me Artie' casting children and adults

"Call Me Artie" will shoot in Atlanta, GA through December 7, 2011.

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Chernin Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation will begin shooting the family comedy feature film "Call Me Artie" on October 10th, 2011 in the Atlanta, GA area. The casting directors are casting supporting roles and smaller speaking roles in Atlanta, and the extras casting director, Bill Marinella, is holding an open casting call for kids and adults to work on the film. These are fully paid positions.

The film stars three-time Golden Globe nominated actor Billy Crystal, Academy Award winning actress Marisa Tomei, two-time Academy Award nominated actress Bette Midler, 2011 Young Artist Award winning 11-year-old actress Bailee Madison, and experienced television commercial/voice over child actor Joshua Rush. Rush's credits also include stints on NBC's "Heroes" and "Chuck".

Andy Fickman is directing "Call Me Artie" from a script originally written by Lisa Addario and Joe Syracuse. Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel re-wrote the final script. Billy Crystal came up with the story behind the film. Samantha Sprecher and Billy Crystal will produce for his company Face Productions, Peter Chernin will produce for Chernin Entertainment.

"Call Me Artie" will film from October 10, 2011 through December 7, 2011 in the Atlanta, GA area.

Open Casting Call Details

Where:

AMTC
2000 Powers Ferry Rd SE
Marietta, GA 30067
Click Here for directions.

When:

Sunday October 2nd, 2011
4:00pm - 8:00pm

Who:

• All ages 5 yrs and up, male and female, any ethnicity.
• Seeking Violin playing girls and boys 11-14.
• Little League referees, umpires, and coaches.
• Really good BMX and Skateboard Adults 18-33.
• Upscale resort types in beachwear ages 30-40 yrs.
• Specifically seeking Asian, Russian, Latino, and International Guests.
• Seeking real Symphony musicians and conductors.
• Actors with real bartending and waitress skills for featured bit roles.

Adults must bring two forms of legal ID with you - Passport or Drivers License and Social Security Card. Children must bring birth certificate. This job guarantees a minimum pay of $100/12hrs. Please wear your best upscale looks and bring a few color snapshots wearing different upscale wardrobe. The best wardrobe always gets booked.

Parents MUST bring recent color snapshot(s) of your kids. Height, weight, all wardrobe sizes, age, date of birth, parents name and contact number MUST be written on the back of the photo(s), or stapled on the photo(s).

Note: "Call Me Artie" has been using the working title of "Us & Them". A working title is the temporary name of a film used during its development. Working titles are used primarily for two reasons - the first being that an official title has not yet been decided upon and the working title is being used as a filler for naming purposes, the second being to intentionally disguise the production of a high profile film. In some cases a working title may ultimately be used as the official title. This "title ruse" is now a very common practice by which these high-profile films or television series is given a fake working title to keep its production a secret, and to prevent price gouging by suppliers, casual theft and undesirable attention. It this case, the production office and company in Atlanta is named Call Me Artie, LLC. In addition, the crew members are using "Call Me Artie" as their current position on their resumes.

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.

Los Angeles:

Marcia Ross Casting
4444 Riverside Drive
Suite 103
Burbank, CA 91505
(studio level casting only)

New York:

Kathleen Chopin
12 W. 32nd Street
Suite 12
New York, NY 10001


Extras Casting

Atlanta:

Bill Marinella Casting
500 Bishop Street Northwest
Atlanta, GA 30318-4366
Click Here to pre-register with Bill Marinella Casting Atlanta.

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.

"Us & Them" Production Office
c/o Call Me Artie, LLC
1888 Emery Street NW
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30318

Chernin Entertainment
1733 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Walden Media
1888 Century Park East
14th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067

Face Productions
335 N. Maple Drive
Suite 175
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
10201 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035

Producers:

Peter Chernin
Samantha Sprecher
Billy Crystal

Director:

Andy Fickman

Starring:

Billy Crystal
Bette Midler
Marisa Tomei
Bailee Madison

Story:

Explores the differences in parenting philosophies between the last two generations, or how "parent" morphed from a noun into a verb. In the film, Billy Crystal plays Fresno AAA baseball broadcaster Artie Decker, a grandfather forced to take care of his grandchildren (Joshua Rush, Bailee Madison), by the 21st century rules of his estranged daughter (Marisa Tomei), their mother (Bette Midler), who has gone on a weeklong work vacation. In the process, he is confronted with what seems to him an absurd world of negotiating with kids, Little League games where everyone gets a hit, tailored meals and "feelings". Ultimately, he reverts to an old-school justice style of discipline.