MuzArt World Foundation global talent search seeking student musicians for nationally televised 'The Virtual Symphony Orchestra'

MuzArt World Foundation is seeking kids for world’s first Global Virtual Symphony Orchestra.

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Mark Wood, founder of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, will be directing the world’s first Global Virtual Symphony Orchestra on November 9, 2013 at the We Are Hope concert in Salt Lake City, Utah in front of more than 20,000 people. The event will be later broadcast on national television. MuzArt World Foundation is looking for electronic submissions from any talented kid in the world that can play a string instrument. This will be an amazing opportunity for student musicians to perform together in perfect harmony with other kids from countless countries around the world.

Kids and teens of all ages from anywhere can submit a talent release form and upload an audition video of up to 20 MB in size to the official website for the event. The sheet music can also be obtained at the website. Director Mark Wood has arranged two brand new original songs, "Paris" and "Each One Teach One". He has also created tutorial videos in which he personally conducts, allowing talent to follow his direction when rehearsing and recording the audition video. Musicians can perform one or both of the songs.

To be considered and upload an audition video, go to the following site and carefully follow all directions:

MuzArt World Foundation "The Virtual Symphony Orchestra" Auditions Website

About Mark Wood

Mark Wood is an electric violinist and Emmy Award winning composer and a former member of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. He has performed with Celine Dion, Billy Joel, Steve Vai, Westworld, and Lenny Kravitz. As a solo performer he has released seven CDs featuring his own versions of popular rock songs. His music and strings education program has been featured on news programs nationwide. Wood is also the founder of Mark Wood Music Productions, a company that creates music for the use in film and television. Wood received his Emmy award for the music of CBS-TVs coverage of the 2002 Tour de France. Wood travels to over 60 schools annually all over the United States with his music education program Electrify Your Strings. The program brings together classical music with contemporary styles such as rock, jazz, and blues in order to provide a custom, hands-on learning experience. While Wood works primarily with the stringed instrument portion of the band, his wife, Laura Kaye works with the choir and son, Elijah, the rhythm section, in order to invigorate interest for the school's entire music program within both the community and student body.

About Muzart World Foundation

The MuzArt World Foundation was assembled by some of the top leaders in entertainment and education. The foundation provides an extensive far reaching educational program for kids and teens attending public schools, not just in the United States, but globally. The program encompasses the areas of arts and entertainment, human development, entrepreneurship, international business, and intellectual property. The organization's goal is to guarantee that creative arts and music are always taught in public schools throughout the United States and beyond.

Muzart World Foundation, Inc
PO Box 71653
Salt Lake City, UT 84171
800-355-8721

New open casting call this Saturday, October 5th for Universal Pictures feature film 'Get On Up'

"Get On Up" will film in Mississippi beginning November 4, 2013.

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Update 10-1-2013: NEW open casting call scheduled for October 5, 2013. Details below.

Imagine Entertainment in association with Jagged Films and Wyolah Films are in pre-production on the Universal Pictures James Brown biopic feature film "Get On Up", and casting continues in Los Angeles and New York for lead roles such as "Young James Brown" and others. Now casting directors have set up an open casting call seeking actors and extras for both speaking and non-speaking roles in Mississippi. All ages and types are needed, especially people who have musical skills. The film takes place from 1930s to the 1980s, so people who can portray any looks from those periods are a big plus. Shooting gets underway on November 4, 2013 in the Natchez and Jackson, Mississippi areas.

"Get On Up" is based on the incredible life story of the Godfather of Soul. The story charts a young boy’s rise from extreme poverty and violence to become one of the most influential black artists in history whose career spanned six decades. The film will give a fearless look inside the music, moves and moods of Brown, taking audiences on the journey from his impoverished childhood to his evolution into one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.

Starring in "Get On Up" is Hollywood Black Film Festival Jury Award winner Chadwick Boseman playing the role of James Brown. Boseman, who graduated from the British American Dramatic Academy at Oxford, is no stranger to playing iconic figures - he recently starred in the Warner Bros. Pictures feature film "42" portraying the legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson. Boseman has just completed the feature film "Draft Day" starring alongside Kevin Costner and Jennifer Garner.

Mississippi native and BAFTA Award nominee Tate Taylor will direct "Get On Up" from a screenplay written by Writers Guild of America WGA Award winners Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth. Taylor last directed and wrote the Academy Award winning film "The Help". Academy Award winner Brian Grazer will produce for Imagine Entertainment, while Tate Taylor will produce under the banner of his Mississippi based Wyolah Films. Jagged Films partners Mick Jagger and Victoria Pearman will also produce. Executive producers are Imagine Entertainment's Erica Huggins and Wyolah Film's John Norris. "Get On Up" scheduled to be released on October 17, 2014.

"Get On Up" Open Casting Call Details

Who:

Actors, musicians and extras of all ethnicities and ages.

What:

Casting directors are searching for performers and extras to audition for an upcoming drama about the life of James Brown. All types of men and women, all ages from 0 - 80! The film will need to recreate a large variety of scenes from the 1930's up until the early 1990's. There are several concert scenes, both city and rural, Hollywood scenes, Military scenes, etc. They need ALL walks of life and various social settings.. Arrive in your "Sunday Best" or wearing an outfit from one of these time periods, with your hair styled to its real, natural length. Please, no wigs. If you currently shave your head, allow your hair to begin to grow before the casting call.

Also are the following special needs:

[AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSICIANS] Need trumpet, trombone, drums, and more. Ages 20 - 35.

[AFRICAN AMERICAN TWIN BOYS] 5-8 years of age.

Where:

Mississippi Department of Education
359 N West Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Click here for directions.

When:

Saturday October 5, 2013
10:00am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Please bring a non-returnable recent color snapshot that show your current hair style and length.

If you are unable to attend the open call, you may email your current photo—along with name, contact information (phone number and email), height, weight and availability to the following:

GetOnUpExtras@gmail.com

Filming will take place in Natchez and Jackson, Mississippi beginning early November, 2013.

ALL talent including minors and foreign actors MUST be legally eligible to work in the United States.

The 2013 Los Angeles Actors Resource Guide eBook 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 United States:

• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• USA Immigration Work Permit Information
• USA Non-Immigrant Visa Application

In addition to the following Actors Resources:

• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Casting Directors List
• Extras Casting Directors List
• Talent Agents List
• General Talent Agent Information
• Acting Classes List
• Acting Classes for Young Actors
• Headshot Photographers List
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Cover Letters
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• Miscellaneous Resources
• Actors Unions
• 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 to casting directors for acting roles.

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:

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

NOTE:

I highly recommend that your 8x10 color headshot and resume along with the cover letter be sent in a 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelope with the photo visible in the window.

Click Here to purchase 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelopes.

The casting directors address should be written in all capital letters on the solid side of the envelope, with the name of the project you are submitting for written directly above the casting directors name. If the role that you are submitting for is available, it should also be written above the casting directors name.

Example:

"Project Name"
"Role of _______"
CASTING DIRECTOR NAME
CASTING DIRECTOR ADDRESS
CASTING DIRECTOR CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Extras Casting

Mississippi:

GetOnUpExtras@gmail.com

Film Crew Members:

Mississippi:

Crew members MUST list themselves on the following crew directory to be considered:

http://ms.reel-scout.com/crew_login.aspx

Experienced film crew members and production staff located in Mississippi can email resumes to:

jamesbrownprojectresumes@gmail.com

In the subject line of your email, please indicate that it is a Crew resume and the department you are seeking to work in. For example, "Crew – Camera Department".

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.

Imagine Entertainment
9465 Wilshire Boulevard
7th Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Jagged Films
110 E 57th Street
New York NY 10019

Wyolah Films
805 Church Hill Road
Natchez, MS 39120

Universal Pictures
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608

Executive Producers:

John Norris
Trish Hofmann

Producers:

Brian Grazer
Mick Jagger
Victoria Pearman
Erica Huggins

Writers:

Jez Butterworth
John-Henry Butterworth

Director:

Tate Taylor

Starring:

Chadwick Boseman - James Brown

Story:

A biopic about the legendary singer, performer and Godfather of Soul.

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Open casting call now scheduled in Los Angeles for feature film 'Sin Her Scared' lead and supporting roles

"Sin Her Scared" is based on a video by electronic musician Skrillex.

Wonder Works Films

Wonder Works Films and Horrorflix Entertainment are in pre-production on the suspense horror feature film "Sin Her Scared", and the producers have announced an open casting call on September 22nd for lead roles through extras. Wonder Works and Horrorflix are also in pre-production on a second horror feature film titled "Must Love Horror", which will be filmed back-to-back with "Sin Her Scared. Roles in both films are up for grabs at the open casting call, where selections will be made that same day. The film is scheduled to be release on Netflix and at all Redbox locations. Wonder Works Films and Horrorflix Entertainment are affiliated with three-time Academy Award nominee Ridley Scott's production company Scott Free Productions, with a one year deal for two films per month and a renewal option after one year.

"Sin You Scared" is a story inspired by the music video First of the Year by six-time Grammy Award winner Skrillex. The video has gone viral with over 133 million views. The plot for "Sin You Scared" is described as follows: "Marianne and Kane look like your average couple. She's a FBI agent and he does movies. Life couldn't be better. All that is missing is children... Be careful what you wish for... you might just get it. Sometimes its better to miss them".

Filmmaker Ed Nyahay will direct "Sin You Scared" from an original screenplay that he wrote himself. Yossi Bechor and Mekaiela Rey will executive produce "Must Love Horror". Yossi is CEO of Wonder Works Films And HorrorFlix Inc. He handles the rights to approximately 340 Licensing. He is also a feature film producer and distributor. He was recently labeled The Most Unlikely Movie Mogul by The Hollywood Reporter. His career has taken to him to all corners of the earth, and producing over 300 films in 20 years. Melaiela Rey is an very talented actress and executive producer at Wonder Works Films and Horrorflix Entertainment. She recently served in the casting department on the Walt Disney Pictures feature film "The Lone Ranger', and as a location assistant on the Universal Pictures feature film "Lone Survivor". Rey is also CEO of Communications and Public Relations at Youth Seeking Change, and also supports a number of other humanitarian organizations and environmental protection groups. The beautiful Mekaiela Rey has also joined the cast playing news anchor Leidly Sakura.

"Sin Her Scared" Los Angeles Open Casting Call Details

The following open casting call information was given to me directly by the film's Executive Producer, Mekaiela Rey.

The producers for the suspense horror feature film "Sin You Scared" are holding an open casting call in Los Angeles. Both SAG-AFTRA members and non-union actors are welcome. The following roles are available:

[KANE TANNER] Male, 20's-30’s. Filmmaker. He is married to FBI Agent, Marianne Tanner, for 10 years. Lead role.
[MARIANNE TANNER] Female, 20's-30’s. FBI Agent, married to Kane Tanner. Lead role.
[BRETT TROVONE] Male, late 30’s. FBI Agent, Marianne’s Partner, African American, good looking-athletic built, is
needed to help her crack her case. Supporting role.
[EMILY CHASEN] Female, early 20's. Younger version of Marianne, dressed in wedding dress similar to Marianne's. Long dark hair, hazel eyes. Supporting role.
[BUDDY BROXTON] Male, 40's. Pickaxe killer, wears overalls, go-tee.
[JENNA McQUEEN] Young girl. Victim of Buddy Broxton.
[JUDAS] Killer Male. Age open.
[EMILY CHASEN'S MOM] Early 50's. Speaks on TV with News Anchor.
[EMILY CHASEN'S DAD] Mid 50’s. Stands next to Emily Chasen's mom while she speaks on TV.
[YOUNG MARIANNE] Victim of child molestation and of the occult by 'Cult Leader', who is also Kane’s Uncle.
[YOUNG KANE] Young Kane Tanner seen participating in the occult.
[CULT LEADER] Kane Tanner’s Uncle, seen leading ceremonies among his chosen cult followers.
[CULT MEMBERS] Dressed in long black hooded gowns, participate in Cult Leader’s ceremonies.

In addition to the above roles, the following roles are available for the horror feature film "Must Love Horror" which will be filmed back-to-back with "Sin Her Scared":

[EDGAR] Man in his late 20's. Lead role.
[ANNABELLE] Girl in her late 20's - early 30's. Edgar's girlfriend. Supporting role.
[ELI] Older gentlemen 40-50. Supporting role.
[LEE] Male, late 20's. Annabelle's brother. Supporting role.

Extras of all types and any ethnicity are also needed. Must speak english.

Where:

Expressions Unlimited
13317 Ventura Blvd.
Studio G
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Click here for directions.

When:

Sunday September 22, 2013
Starting at 12:00pm sharp.

Sides will be provided upon arrival. The open call will begin with a cold reading. Selections will be made same day, and you MUST remain present for a second table read.

Talent can submit a headshot and resume in advance to be placed on an invitation list to avoid waiting line. Email to the following:

SinHerScaredMovie@gmail.com

Put "ATTN: MEKA REY & YOSSI BECHOR" in the subject line of your email.

All talent including minors and foreign actors must be legally eligible to work in Los Angeles, the state of California, and in the United States.

The 2013 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and the United States:

• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• California Child Actor Permit Application
• California Minors Summary Chart
• Child Actor Coogan Trust Deposit Instructions
• California Division of Labor Standards Offices
• Immigration Work Permit Information
• Non-Immigrant Visa Application

In addition to the following Los Angeles Actors Resources:

• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Los Angeles Casting Directors List
• Los Angeles Extras Casting Directors List
• Los Angeles Talent Agents List
• General Talent Agent Information
• Los Angeles Acting Classes List
• Acting Classes for Young Actors in Los Angeles
• Los Angeles Headshot Photographers List
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Cover Letters
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• Miscellaneous Los Angeles Resources
• Actors Unions
• PDF Users Guides

The 2013 Actors Resource Guide eBooks are available here.

Principal Actor and Extras Casting

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

No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

Los Angeles:

Yossi Bechor
Mekaiela Rey
9641 Sunset Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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.

Horrorflix Entertainment
9000 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90012

Wonder Works Films
9641 Sunset Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA, 90210

Executive Producers:

Yossi Bechor
Mekaiela Rey

Writer/Director:

Ed Nyahay

Starring:

Mekaiela Rey - Leidly Sakura


Story:

The story of a married couple, Kane and Marianne. Kane is a filmmaker and Marianne is an FBI agent. They appear to be living a happy, normal life as a married couple in love. The only thing missing is the kids.

Open casting call for lead roles scheduled for feature film 'Must Love Horror' in Los Angeles

"Must Love Horror" is by the writing team of Christopher Coffel and Brett O. Walker.

Wonder Works Films

Wonder Works Films and Horrorflix Entertainment are in pre-production on the suspense horror feature film "Must Love Horror", and the producers have announced an open casting call on September 22nd for lead roles, supporting roles, and extras. Wonder Works and Horrorflix are also in pre-production on a second horror feature film titled "Sin Her Scared", which will be filmed back-to-back with "Must Love Horror". Roles in both films are up for grabs at the open casting call, where selections will be made that same day.

"Must Love Horror" centers on avid horror film fanatic Edgar who makes plans to spend Halloween night at home watching scary movies with his girlfriend Annabelle. As the two watch the horror films, the gory, macabre worlds of the movies that he loves suddenly come crashing into reality. "Must Love Horror" promises to walk the line between traditional slasher horror genre and alter-states reality of early David Cronenberg films.

Independent filmmakers Brett O. Walker and Christopher Coffel have written the original screenplay for "Must Love Horror". The two made their feature film debut in 2012 when they wrote and produced the extremely entertaining action comedy feature film "On the Count of 3" which featured the legendary International Horror and Sci-Fi Hall of Fame inductee actor Lloyd Kaufman.

Yossi Bechor and Mekaiela Rey will executive produce "Must Love Horror". Yossi is CEO of Wonder Works Films And HorrorFlix Inc. He handles the rights to approximately 340 Licensing. He is also a feature film producer and distributor. He was recently labeled The Most Unlikely Movie Mogul by The Hollywood Reporter. His career has taken to him to all corners of the earth, and producing over 300 films in 20 years. Melaiela Rey is an very talented actress and executive producer. She recently served in the casting department on the Walt Disney Pictures feature film "The Lone Ranger', and as a location assistant on the Universal Pictures feature film "Lone Survivor". Rey is also CEO of Communications and Public Relations at Youth Seeking Change, and she also supports a number of other humanitarian organizations and environmental protection groups.

"Sin Her Scared" Los Angeles Open Casting Call Details

The following open casting call information was given to me directly by the film's Executive Producer, Mekaiela Rey.

The producers for the suspense horror feature film "Must Love Horror" are holding an open casting call in Los Angeles. Both SAG-AFTRA members and non-union actors are welcome. The following roles are available:

[EDGAR] Man in his late 20's. An avid horror film fanatic. Lead role.
[ANNABELLE] Girl in her late 20's - early 30's. Edgar's girlfriend. Supporting role.
[ELI] Older gentlemen 40-50. Supporting role.
[LEE] Male, late 20's. Annabelle's brother. Principal extra role.

Extras of all types and any ethnicity are also needed. Must speak english.

In addition to the above roles, the following roles are available for the horror feature film "Sin Her Scared" which will be filmed back-to-back with "Must Love Horror":

[KANE TANNER] Male, 20's-30’s. Filmmaker. He is married to FBI Agent, Marianne Tanner, for 10 years. Lead role.
[MARIANNE TANNER] Female, 20's-30’s. FBI Agent, married to Kane Tanner. Lead role.
[BRETT TROVONE] Male, late 30’s. FBI Agent, Marianne’s Partner, African American, good looking-athletic built, is
needed to help her crack her case. Supporting role.
[EMILY CHASEN] Female, early 20's. Younger version of Marianne, dressed in wedding dress similar to Marianne's. Long dark hair, hazel eyes. Supporting role.
[BUDDY BROXTON] Male, 40's. Pickaxe killer, wears overalls, go-tee.
[JENNA McQUEEN] Young girl. Victim of Buddy Broxton. Principal extra role.
[JUDAS] Killer Male. Age open. Extra role.
[EMILY CHASEN'S MOM] Early 50's. Speaks on TV with News Anchor.
[EMILY CHASEN'S DAD] Mid 50’s. Stands next to Emily Chasen's mom while she speaks on TV.
[YOUNG MARIANNE] Victim of child molestation and of the occult by 'Cult Leader', who is also Kane’s Uncle.
[YOUNG KANE] Young Kane Tanner seen participating in the occult.
[CULT LEADER] Kane Tanner’s Uncle, seen leading ceremonies among his chosen cult followers.
[CULT MEMBERS] Dressed in long black hooded gowns, participate in Cult Leader’s ceremonies.

Where:

Expressions Unlimited
13317 Ventura Blvd.
Studio G
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Click here for directions.

When:

Sunday September 22, 2013
Starting at 12:00pm sharp.

Sides will be provided upon arrival. The open call will begin with a cold reading. Selections will be made same day, and you MUST remain present for a second table read.

Talent can submit a headshot and resume in advance to be placed on an invitation list to avoid waiting line. Email to the following:

SinHerScaredMovie@gmail.com

Put "ATTN: MEKA REY & YOSSI BECHOR" in the subject line of your email.

All talent including minors and foreign actors must be legally eligible to work in Los Angeles, the state of California, and in the United States.

The 2013 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and the United States:

• USA Child Actor Work Permit Requirements
• California Child Actor Permit Application
• California Minors Summary Chart
• Child Actor Coogan Trust Deposit Instructions
• California Division of Labor Standards Offices
• Immigration Work Permit Information
• Non-Immigrant Visa Application

In addition to the following Los Angeles Actors Resources:

• Audition Tips
• How To Make an Audition Video
• Los Angeles Casting Directors List
• Los Angeles Extras Casting Directors List
• Los Angeles Talent Agents List
• General Talent Agent Information
• Los Angeles Acting Classes List
• Acting Classes for Young Actors in Los Angeles
• Los Angeles Headshot Photographers List
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Cover Letters
• Entertainment Industry Terminology
• Miscellaneous Los Angeles Resources
• Actors Unions
• PDF Users Guides

The 2013 Actors Resource Guide eBooks are available here.

Principal Actor and Extras Casting

No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

Los Angeles:

Yossi Bechor
Mekaiela Rey
9641 Sunset Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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.

Wonder Works Films
9641 Sunset Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Horrorflix Entertainment
9000 Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90012

Executive Producers:

Yossi Bechor
Mekaiela Rey

Writers:

Brett O. Walker
Christopher Coffel

Director:

TBA

Starring:

TBA

Story:

An avid horror film fanatic plans to spend Halloween night watching scary movies with his girlfriend when the gory, macabre worlds of the films he loves come crashing into reality.