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Wilhelmina Modeling Agency National Children’s Model Competition

From now until March 15, 2010, Next Direct Children’s Model Competition invites US parents or legal guardians to submit pictures of their children or legal wards for public online voting. The fifty contestants who amass the most votes by the closing date will be flown to Los Angeles, California for a fun-packed two-day finals event at Universal Studios on April 24 and 25, 2010.

At this event, the overall winner will be selected by a judging panel drawn from top executives at Wilhelmina and Next on the basis of photographs taken during the program of activities, together with an ability to represent the spirit of the Next brand as well as work confidently in front of a camera within a fashion setting.

Up for grabs is an exceptional prize: a $100,000 college scholarship fund, plus a one-year modeling contract with Wilhelmina Models. In addition, the winner will participate in a fashion photo shoot for Next.

Next is one of Britain's leading fashion names, specializing in quality, stylish but affordable clothing and accessories for men, women and children. In addition to over 500 stores in the UK, and 170 others in Europe and Asia, Next is already the biggest fashion e-tailer in Europe.

To enter please visit the following website:


Wilhelmina Models is celebrated as the agency that helped launch the careers of Sarah Michelle Gellar, Katherine Heigl, Natalie Portman and Amanda Seyfried. This competition presents a unique opportunity to find America's next "it" boy or girl for the children's division, Wilhelmina Kids.

Open Casting Calls in UK for Major Motion Picture "Wuthering Heights"

Casting Director Gail Stevens (Slumdog Millionaire, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, UK casting for High School Musical 3) is holding open casting calls for a new major feature film called Wuthering Heights. She is seeking 2 Unknown Actors from Yorkshire, UK for the starring roles in the film.

Peter Webber is no longer attached to direct, and has been replaced with Oscar and BAFTA Award Winning director Andrea Arnold. Due to the departure of Peter Webber, the two actors originally cast for the two lead roles (Gemma Arterton, Ed Westwick) are also being replaced during these open casting calls.

Shooting will begin late April 2010, through June, 2010 in Scotland and Ireland.

Audition Breakdown

"Wuthering Heights" (Feature Film)

Based on Emily Brontë's classic novel.
Director: ANDREA ARNOLD
Location: UK (Location TBC)
Dates (Shooting, Rehearsal, etc.): 8 weeks from end of April

HEATHCLIFF (Male)
Description: 16-24 years old.
Genuine Romany Gypsy / South Asian/Mediterranean / Indian / Mixed Race appearance.
Ideally from Yorkshire.
No experience necessary.

CATHERINE EARNSHAW (Female)
Description: 15-21 years old.
Pale-skinned, fair-haired, feisty.
Genuine Yorkshire actresses preferred. Light Yorkshire accent required.
No experience necessary.

Open Casting Call Details

Sheffield

Jurys Inn
119 Eyre Street
Sheffield S1 4QW
United Kingdom
0114 291 2222
Click Here for directions.

15th February 2010:
14 – 16 Year Olds: 10:30am
17 - 21 Year Olds: 2:30pm


Leeds

Jurys Inn Leeds City Hotel
Kendell Street,
Brewery Place
Leeds
Yorkshire LS10 1NE
United Kingdom
0113 283 8800
Click Here for directions.

16th February 2010:
14 – 16 Year Olds: 10:30am
17 - 21 Year Olds: 2:30pm


York

The Royal York Hotel
Station Road
York YO1 6
United Kingdom
01904 688 617
Click Here for directions.

17th February 2010
14 – 16 Year Olds: 10:30am
17 -21 Year Olds: 2:30pm


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.

Ecosse Films
Brigade House,
8 Parsons Green
London SW6 4TN
UK

Hanway Films
24 Hanway St.
London W1T 1UH
UK

Producers: Robert Bernstein, Douglas Rae

Director: Andrea Arnold

Principal Casting:

Gail Stevens
Greenhill House
90-93 Cowcross Street
London EC1M 6BF
UK

Extras Casting: TBA

Starring: To Be Cast

Story:

No force of nature can match the destructive power of love. An orphan from the slums, the handsome, brooding Heathcliff finds true love with Cathy, the beautiful daughter of Yorkshire gentry. Cathy and Heathcliff are soul mates, the wild English moors provides the dramatic backdrop for their young passion. But after Cathy is forced to choose another man to marry, Heathcliff's devastating force is unleashed. An astonishing vision of perverted passion and passionate perversity.

Oryon Media Artists in Minneapolis holding open calls for actors

Oryon Media Artists is seeking talent for an Industrial Training Video shooting the week of March 8th for a National food chain. Seeking teens and young adults who can look around the age of 16 to play cashiers and food preps. No experience is required and rate is between $150-$300 flat per day (depending on role/scenes) and could be 1-3 days worth of work.

Open Call Details

Where:

Oryon Media Artists
1313 Chestnut Ave.
Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Click Here for directions.

When:

Thursday, March 4, 2010
6:00pm

If you are unable to attend the casting call, you may submit by mail to:

Oryon Media Artists
1313 Chestnut Ave.
Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Include head shot or composite cards along with a resume if one is available. If you do not have professional pictures, 2 snapshots will due - one face and one body - along with your physical statistics including: Height, Weight, Hair, Eyes, Clothing Sizes. Women include: Bust, Waist and Hips. Men include: Waist, Inseam, Shirt: Neck and Sleeve.

Disney's feature film "Real Steel" National Open Casting Calls

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and DreamWorks SKG are holding open casting calls for a young male actor between the ages of 10 to 14 to play a street-smart kid for its upcoming film "Real Steel". Individuals can also submit video auditions through the official casting web site. Shooting will take place in Detroit, Michigan beginning June, 2010. The release date is set for October 7, 2011.

What they are looking for:

MAX (LEAD): Male, 10-14 years old. He's a street-smart, tough, charming kid with a hard, untrusting outer shell which hides a warm enthusiastic spirit beneath. A complicated, strong-willed and resourceful boy.

● Nothing to prepare.

● No acting experience necessary.

● Just show up. First come, first served.

● They have limited space, so please bring only one parent or guardian.

Open Casting Call Details


Where:

Chicago

Chicago Academy For the Arts
1010 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642-5490
Click Here for directions.

When:

Sunday, February 14, 2010
11:00am - 4:00pm


Where:

New York

Shetler Studios
244 West 54th Street
12th Floor
New York, NY 10019-5515
Click Here for directions.

When:

Saturday, February 20, 2010
11am - 4pm

If you are unable to attend one of the open casting calls, you may upload your audition video.
Click Here to upload the audition video.


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.

Real Steel Production Office
3000 Olympic Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90404-5073

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
500 S. Buena Vista St.
Burbank, CA 91521

Angry Films
1416 N. La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028


Principal Actor Casting:

David Rubin
Richard Hicks
Firefly Casting
6333 West 3rd Street
Suite 900, Room 915
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Extras Casting:

Tracy Dixon
Casting Associates
3304 Sepulveda Blvd.
Suite #1
Torrance, CA 90505
Registration Information: (310) 364-0233


Director:

Shawn Levy

Producers: Shawn Levy, Steven Spielberg, Josh McLaglen, Mary McLaglen, Robert Zemeckis

Starring:

Hugh Jackman

Story:

A future-set story where robot boxing is a popular sport and centered on a struggling promoter (Jackman) who thinks he's found a champion in a discarded robot. During his hopeful rise to the top, he also discovers he has an 11-year-old son who wants to know his father.