Open casting calls for feature film 'Cut Bank' starring Liam Hemsworth

'Cut Bank' is shooting in Edmonton, Alberta this Summer, 2013.

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The Bedford Falls Company and Stick N' Stone Productions in association with Untitled Entertainment are in production on the feature film "Cut Bank," and the casting team is holding several open casting calls for people interested in working on the movie as fully paid background performers. Shooting will take place in Edmonton, Alberta this Summer. They are seeking people of all ages and types, and no previous experience is required to be considered.

The film's story follows Dwayne McLaren, who has been looking for a way out of his small town upbringing of Cut Bank, Montana since he graduated high school years ago. When he finds himself in the wrong place at the right time, he jumps at a chance to pursue a better life in a bigger city with his girlfriend Cassandra. But luck doesn't exist in Cut Bank, and this perceived good fortune is quickly followed by a flood of bad karma.

Starring in "Cut Bank" is People's Choice Awards winner Liam Hemsworth in the lead role of Dwayne McLaren. Armie Hammer was originally set so star, however Hemsworth was brought on board after Hammer pulled out of the project. Australian actress Teresa Palmer has been cast as Hemsworth's girlfriend Cassandra. Other cast members include two-time Academy Award nominee John Malkovich, Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley, Academy Award winner Billy Bob Thornton, Academy Award nominee Bruce Dern, and Golden Globe Award nominee Michael Stuhlbarg.

Young Artist Award winner Matt Shakman will direct "Cut Bank" from an original screenplay written by Roberto Patino. Two-time Academy Award winner Edward Zwick will produce for The Bedford Falls Company. Also producing is Stone Douglass, Mickey Barold, and Dan Cohen. Laura Rister will serve as executive producer.

"Cut Bank" Open Casting Calls

All ages and types are welcome to show up for the following open casting calls. They are seeking local people to work on the feature film "Cut Bank", which will be shooting in the Edmonton, Alberta area this Summer.

Saturday June 8, 2013
10:00am - 4:00pm
Bonnie Doon Mall
83 82 St NW
Edmonton, AB T6C 4E3

Sunday June 9, 2013
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Innisfree Seniors Hall
4728 53 Street
Innisfree, AB T0B 2G0

Monday June 10, 2013
3:00pm - 8:00pm
Social Centre Hall
4802 49 Street
Vegreville, AB T9C 1K8

Please show up well groomed and be prepared to fill out a registration form with all clothing sizes, contact information, and have your photo taken. There are no fees to attend.

Principal Actor Casting

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

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

Rhonda Fisekci, CDC
P.O. Box 55143
7196 Temple Drive NE
Calgary, AB T1Y 3N1

Extras Casting

Kris Rurka Casting
504 Highland Drive
Sherwood Park, AB T8A 6E3

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.

Cut Bank Production Office
5305 Allard Way
Main Floor
Edmonton, AB, T6H5X8

Stick N' Stone Productions
315 S. Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Untitled Entertainment
1801 Century Park East
Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90067

The Bedford Falls Company
409 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Executive Producer:

Laura Rister

Producers:

Mickey Barold
Stone Douglass
Ed Zwick
Dan Cohen

Director:

Matt Shakman

Starring:

Liam Hemsworth
Teresa Palmer
John Malkovich
Billy Bob Thornton
Michael Stuhlbarg
Bruce Dern

Story:

Dwayne McLaren (Liam Hemsworth) has been looking for a way out of his small town upbringing of Cut Bank, Montana since he graduated high school several years earlier. When he finds himself in the wrong place at the right time, he jumps at a chance to pursue a better life in a bigger city with his girlfriend Cassandra (Teresa Palmer). But luck doesn't exist in Cut Bank, and this perceived good fortune is quickly followed by a flood of bad karma.

Major feature film 'Godzilla' open call for speaking and non-speaking roles

"Godzilla" is scheduled to hit theaters in 3D, May 16, 2014.

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Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures, in association with Disruption Entertainment are starting production on the huge big-budget epic feature film "Godzilla", and shooting is scheduled to begin soon in Hawaii. The film's casting directors are holding an open casting call for speaking roles and extras. Shooting is taking place in various locations in Hawaii. Both adults and children are needed.

The filmmakers will return Godzilla to its epic roots with a gritty, realistic action film shot in 3-D. This version of "Gojira" will be a terrifying force of nature, and the film will add a very compelling human drama involving two new monsters that will also be wreaking havoc. The director has said that he is going to take the story very seriously, as he has wanted to see this movie this way all his life. He stated, "Imagine if this really happened, as crazy as it sounds, what would it really be like?" The plot of this film will revolve around the story of an individual soldier.

Starring in "Godzilla" is BAFTA Awards Rising Star Award nominee Aaron Taylor-Johnson, an English actor who began performing at six years of age. Taylor-Johnson recently starred in "Anna Karenina" opposite Keira Knightley. That film has been nominated for four Academy Awards. BAFTA Awards EE Rising Star Award nominee Elizabeth Olsen is playing a lead role "Godzilla". Olsen is an exceptionally beautiful and talented actress who recently completed filming on "Oldboy" starring opposite Samuel L. Jackson and Josh Brolin. Four-time Golden Globe Award nominee Bryan Cranston, who just finished working on "Eye of Winter", is also starring. Ken Watanabe, Juliette Binoche, and David Strathairn roundout the cast.

Primetime Emmy Award nominee Gareth Edwards will direct "Godzilla" from a screenplay written by three-time Academy Award nominee Frank Darabont. Dave Callaham wrote the original draft of the script, David S. Goyer was brought in to rewrite Callaham's draft, but was unable to finish due to scheduling conflicts. Then Max Borenstein came onboard to finish the script. Darabont was brought in on January 7, 2013 to do rewrites and polish the screenplay. Gareth Edwards is a British film director who is best known for directing, writing, and doing the visual effects for the independent film "Monsters," his feature film directorial debut.

Executive producing "Godzilla" is Legendary Pictures SVP of Creative Affairs Alex Garcia. Also executive producing is Yoshimitsu Banno, who directed and wrote the 1971 film "Godzilla vs. Hedorah". Patricia Whitcher will serve as executive producer alongside Kenji Okuhira. Legendary Pictures Chairman and CEO Thomas Tull and President and Chief Creative Officer Jon Jashni are producing. Mary Parent will oversee production for Disruption Entertainment.

"Godzilla" Open Casting Call Details

Casting directors are looking for the follwoing types for both speaking roles and extras:

• Real military (to be seen in uniform if possible)
• Local men, women and children (boys and girls must be 6 years or older).
• Tourists
• Families
• Surfers
• Elderly Filipino
• Pacific Islander, all types.

Where:

629 Pohukaina Street
Honolulu, HI 96813

Parking will be available at 555 South Street stalls marked "EYE".

When:

Sunday June 2, 2013
11:00am - 3:00pm

You will have your photo taken, so please show up well groomed. Bring a resume, if you have one but it is not required. Filming for the movie will take place between June 30 and July 20, 2013 and applicants should be available for several days of work between that time.

Principal Actor Casting

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

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

Los Angeles:

Sarah Finn Casting
588 N. Larchmont Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90004

Vancouver:

Coreen Mayrs
Heike Brandstatter
555 Brooksbank Avenue
Bldg 4, Ste 210
North Vancouver, BC V7J 3S5
Canada

Extras Casting

Vancouver:

Andrea Brown

Andrea Brown Extras Registration Page

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.

Godzilla Production Office
Nautilus Productions US, LLC
8035 Glenwood Drive
3rd Floor
Burnbay, BC V3N 5C8
Canada

Disruption Entertainment
5555 Melrose Avenue
Swanson Building
4th Floor
Hollywood, CA 90038

Legenday Pictures
4000 Warner Blvd.
Building 76
Burbank, CA 91522

Warner Bros. Pictures
4000 Warner Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91522-0001

TOHO-TOWA Company, Ltd
Kawakita Memorial Building
18 Ichiban-cho
Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 102-8537 J
Japan

Executive Producers:

Alex Garcia
Patricia Whitcher
Kenji Okuhira
Yoshimitsu Banno

Producers:

Mary Parent
Thomas Tull
Jon Jashni

Director:

Gareth Edwards

Starring:

Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Elizabeth Olsen
Bryan Cranston
Ken Watanabe
Juliette Binoche
David Strathairn

Story:

Warner Bros. has stated that their interpretation of the material "follows the story of a solider" and is "way different" than the Toho Godzilla films.

10th Annual 'Stand-Up NBC' Comic Search open auditions begin July 14, 2013

Stand-Up NBC is now in it's 10th year.

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The annual "Stand-Up NBC" comic search conducted by NBC Universal (NBCU) is now underway and open calls have been scheduled for San Diego, Austin, and New York City. This year the name of the program has been changed from "NBC Stand-Up for Diversity" to "Stand-Up NBC" and a brand new logo has been unveiled. This initiative is a search for comedians of diverse backgrounds, and many participants have been launched to new career milestones. The national search seeks to find the funniest comics of diverse backgrounds. The most-promising diverse stand-up comedians will be awarded a talent holding deal with NBC Universal, along with other opportunities to be announced later this year.

Each year NBC selects 3-5 cities across the country and holds both auditions and live showcases of the top diverse talent from that area. At the end of the search a handful of comedians are brought back to Los Angeles to showcase for key industry players at NBC Universal and industry-wide. Many of the comics from last year's 2012 Best of Stand-Up for Diversity showcase signed with top Hollywood agents and met with the entertainment industry's leading casting directors and executives. Top 'Stand-Up NBC' finalists also had the opportunity to perform at the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) and have booked hundreds of college appearances through NBCU’s established partnership with NACA.

Stand-Up NBC Auditions

Comics will have one minute at the initial regional open auditions. A handful will be invited back later that day to perform a longer set. Based upon performance, a select group of semi-finalists will have a chance to perform live at the NBC Universal showcase the next evening where industry executives are invited to attend. Comics must have a total minimum of five minutes of polished material. Audience response will be a factor in determining which comic (or comics) will be selected for the "Stand-Up NBC Finale" showcase in Los Angeles.

Only the first 100 comics to arrive on the auditions days will be seen. It is highly advisable to show up early.

San Diego:

The Comedy Palace
8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92123

Auditions: Sunday, July 14 (10am).
Showcase: Monday, July 15 (8pm)

New York:

The Village Underground
130 W. 3rd Street
New York, NY 10012

You may choose only ONE of the following audition days. Please do not show up for both days.

Auditions (Day 1): Saturday, August 17 (10am)
Auditions (Day 2): Sunday, August 18, (10am)
Showcase: Monday, August 19 (8pm)

Austin, TX

Cap City Comedy Club
8120 Research Blvd.
#100
Austin, TX 78758

Auditions: Saturday, September 21 (10am)
Showcase: Sunday, September 22 (8pm)

Note:

This is not a show that will air on NBC, but rather an opportunity to be showcased for agents, casting directors, and television executives in consideration for future casting and development opportunities. This open call is for comics of diverse backgrounds who are serious about being funny. Stand-Up NBC does not require comics to be of a certain age to audition, however most of the comedy clubs where they showcase are 21 and up only.

Stand-Up NBC Success Stories

• Brandon T. Jackson - Starred in hit films "Tropic Thunder" and "Percy Jackson & The Olympians".

• Tone Bell - Cast as a Series Regular in NBC's "Whitney".

• Lil Rel - Cast in "In Living Color" reboot for FOX, named one of Variety's 10 Comics to Watch 2012.

• W. Kamau Bell - Host of FX's late night show "Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell".

• Eric Andre - Star of the "Eric Andre Show" on Adult Swim, cast in ABC's "Don't Trust the Bitch in Apt. 23".

• Ian Edwards - Writing credits include "Saturday Night Live", "Chocolate News" and "The Boondocks".

• Hannibal Buress - Writing credits include "30 Rock" and "Saturday Night Live".

• Dion Cole - Currently a writer on "Conan".

• Kevin Shea - Signed with Innovative Artists and booked over 45 colleges


More information about Stand-Up NBC can be found at www.StandUpNBC.com

Open casting call for feature film 'The Judge' starring Robert Downey Jr.

Warner Bros. Pictures "The Judge" will shoot in Boston beginning June, 2013.

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Big Kid Pictures in association with Team Downey are gearing up to begin filming the Warner Bros. Pictures feature film "The Judge" starring Robert Downey Jr. along with an amazing all-star cast. Shooting will take place in Boston, MA and surrounding locations beginning on June 3, 2013. The local casting directors are holding two open casting calls in Massachusetts for people to work on the film as extras, and also for people who have cars and trucks to use in the movie. The open casting calls are being held in the City of Boston, and in the historic Village of Shelburne Falls.

"The Judge" centers on the very successful attorney Hank Palmer, who travels home to Ohio for his mothers funeral and discovers that his Father Judge Joseph Palmer, is suffering from Alzheimers. To complicate matters, he discovers blood on the front grill of his father's car and soon learns that an ex-con who was tried by Hank's father, was found dead on the side of a road. He becomes his father's attorney where he comes face to face with what his family and friends actually think of him and begins the most excruciating and humiliating experience of his life - the best thing that will ever happen to him.

Starring in "The Judge" is two time Academy Award nominee Robert Downey Jr; Academy Award winner Robert Duvall; Academy Award winner Billy Bob Thornton; Academy Award nominee Vera Farmiga; Primetime Emmy Awards nominee Vincent D'Onofrio; two-time Teen Choice Awards winner Leighton Meester; Teen Choice Awards nominee Dax Shepard; and "World War Z" star Eric West round out the top roles. Filmmaker David Dobkin will direct from a screenplay written by Bill Dubuque with original script drafts by Nick Schenk and David Seidler. Dobkin will also executive produce for his company Big Kid Pictures. Robert Downey Jr. and his wife Susan will produce under the banner of their company Team Downey along with David Gambino. Big Kid's Jeff Kleeman will produce with Greg Garthe. Filming will be done on the high-end Arri Alexa Cameras.

Open Casting Call Details

Extras casting directors in Massachusetts are seeking LOCAL adults who are 18 years of age and above to work as fully paid background performers on the Warner Bros. Pictures feature film "The Judge". All types and ethnicities are welcome to attend the following open casting calls, however no children should be brought to the open calls. All people attending should bring a recent clear color snapshot of themselves. If no photo is available, a digital image can be emailed to Boston Casting. The email address can be obtained at an open casting call. They are also seeking people who have cars and pickup trucks for film scenes, with models from the 1980s up through 2000. Those who have a vehicle for consideration are asked to provide a clear photo of the car or truck.

Shelburne Falls, MA

Where:

Buckland Town Hall
17 State Street
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370

When:

Saturday May 18, 2013
10:00am - 4:00pm

Boston, MA

When:

Saturday May 18, 2013

Boston time and location details TBA, will be posted here.

If you are unable to attend an open casting call for "The Judge" you can register with Boston Casting online, however people attending the open casting calls will be given first consideration:

Boston Casting Registration

Minors and foreign talent must be legally eligible to work in the state of Massachusetts and in the United States.

The 2013 Boston Actors Resource Guide eBook comes with free quarterly updates and includes the following information and documents for adults, minors, and foreign talent who would like to work as an actor or extra on film and television productions in the State of Massachusetts and the United States:

• Child Labor Laws in Massachusetts
• Massachusetts Application for Waiver of Child Labor Restrictions
• Massachusetts Child Entertainment Contract Application
• Massachusetts Child Entertainment Contract Approval Instructions
• Massachusetts Probate and Family Court Locations
• Massachusetts Child Labor Complainant Form
• Massachusetts Teen Work Permit Application
• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• USA Immigration Work Permits and Visas
• Non-Immigrant Visa Application

In addition to the following Boston Actors Resources:

• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Boston Casting Directors List
• Boston Extras Casting Directors List
• General Talent Agent Information
• Boston Talent Agents List
• Boston Acting Coaches, Classes, and Schools List
• Summer Performing Arts Camps
• Boston Headshot Photographers List
• Boston Headshot Duplication Photo Labs
• Miscellaneous Boston Actors Resources
• Actors Unions and Organizations
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Cover Letters
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• PDF Users Guides

The 2013 Actors Resource Guide eBooks are available here.

Principal Actor Casting

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

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

Los Angeles:

Rich Delia
Barden/Schnee Casting
1513 6th Street
Suite 105
Santa Monica, CA 90401

New York:

Allison Estrin
Barden/Schnee Casting
150 W. 28th Street
Suite 402
New York, NY 10001

Extras Casting

Boston:

Greg Bull
Boston Casting
129 Braintree Street
Allston MA 02134

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.

"The Judge" Production Office
10 Guest Street
3rd Floor
Brighton MA 02135

Warner Bros. Pictures
4000 Warner Blvd.
Building 5
Room 223
Burbank, CA 91522

Team Downey
1311 Abbott Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291

Big Kid Pictures
9000 W. Sunset Blvd.
Suite 1010
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Producers:

Robert Downey Jr.
Susan Downey
Greg Garthe
Jeff Kleeman
David Gambino
David Dobkin

Director:

David Dobkin

Starring:

Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Duvall
Vincent D’Onofrio
Billy Bob Thornton
Vera Farmiga
Dax Shepard
Leighton Meester
Jeremy Strong

Story:

A cynical, high-end lawyer returns to his rural town to defend his estranged father on a murder charge and faces some old demons in the process.