“Timeless”, a short student thesis film is casting actors. Auditions will be held in Grand Rapids on May 29, 30 and 31. Talent must be available to shoot on June 22, 23, 24, & 25.

Audition Details

Tuesday, May 29th from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Wednesday, May 30th from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Thursday, May 31st from 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Compass College of Cinematic Arts
41 Sheldon Blvd SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Plot:

After being wrongfully convicted of his wife’s murder, Nicolas spends his time inside building a time machine to change the events of the past that ruined his life… but what he finds there may not be what he remembers. A fast paced drama set in the near future, Nicolas is wrongfully convicted of his wife’s murder and is sent to prison. Over the next 20 years, piece by piece, the former scientist builds a time machine that transports him back to the day he lost his wife. Nicolas must stop his wife’s death from occurring- not only to save her life but his own.

Available Roles:

• Nicolas: mid to late 20′s, male, physicist, later an inmate, driven, lead player.
• Mora: mid to late 20′s, female, clean & classic, wife of Nicolas.
• Grizzled Inmate: 50′s/60′s, male, scruffy & hardened, wise, mentors Nicolas.
• Alley Bum: 18-60 years, male, humorous, encounters Nicolas.
• Boyfriend: mid to late 20′s, affair with Mora, bit player.
• Cop: 20-60 years, male, assertive, stops Nicolas.

Compensation:

These are not paid roles.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please email your headshot and resume to: ashley.matthis@compass.edu

NOTE: Please include the role you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

Greeting actors, we are in need of a few talented people for our upcoming film. The film is titled “Death Be Not Proud”. Auditions will be held on May 29th and 30th in Grand Rapids, MI. Shooting is scheduled for June 17th, 18th, 19th & 20th.


Plot:

The story is set during the tail end of World War II. Klaus & Ellie, a young Nazi officer and a Jewish prisoner, attempt to escape the evil clutches of Klaus’s father, General Edzerd Adawolf.

Audition Details:

Tuesday, May 29th, from 5:00pm to 8:30pm
Wednesday, May 30th from 5:00pm to 8:30pm
Thursday, May 31st from 5:00pm to 8:30pm

Compass College of Cinematic Arts

41 Sheldon Blvd SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Available Roles:

• Edzerd Adawolf: Caucasian male, age 40-47. He’s the colonel of a concentration camp. He is prideful, powerful and does not tolerate anyone who is against the greater Germany. He is obsessed with legacy, the war and Hitler. He expects his son to be as great a man as he is and to make the Adawolf name something to remember.


• Klaus Adawolf: He is the son of Edzerd. Caucasian male, age 21-25. Not proud or prideful like his father. He is against the war and does not share his fathers views. He won’t be a soldier, but rather is trying to escape Germany.
• Ellie: Caucasian female, age 19-24. She’s Jewish and is in love with Klaus, who shares the same feelings. She’s sweet, tender, brave and hopeful.


• SS Captain: Caucasian Male, age 29-36. He’s tough, mean and dangerous.


• SS Private: Caucasian Male, age 21-28.


• SS Private #2: Caucasian Male, age 21-28.



Compensation:

These are not paid roles. There will be food provided on set and gas compensation if driving long distances. Also you will receive a dvd copy of the finished film.

How to Apply:

If you’re interested in applying, please email your headshot and resume to: ben.baker@compass.edu

NOTE: Sides are available upon request.

A casting call is being held for actors for the short film, “Lord of the Drinks”. This film is a parody of the Lord of the Rings movies, replacing specific dialogue with lines about drinking. There will be a series of short scenes that are each a different classic moment from the movies. Filming is scheduled for summer 2012 around Michigan, mostly in East Lansing.

Audition Details:

Friday, June 15th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm

Michigan State University
Communication Arts and Sciences – Room 134
East Lansing, MI

Available Roles:

• Frodo: (male age 21-30) Young looking lad, curly hair, very emotional
• Sam: (male age 21-30) loyal, caring, and half witted
• Gandalf: (male age 21-70) a tall, wise, alcoholic wizard.
• Merry: (male age 21-30) young with a good sense of fun
• Pippin: (male age 21-30) young lad who always seems to be getting into trouble
• Aragorn: (male age 21-40) strong bearded fella
• Legolas: (male or female age 21-40) feminine, soft and delicate
• Gimli: (male age 21-40) short, stubborn and loud
• Boromir: (male age 21-40) must be able to deliver epics lines
• Elrond: (male age 21-60) epic, wise and badass. Has a sense of delicacy about him.
• Bilbo: (male age 21-60) mentally sick old man
• Arwen: (female age 18 – 30) black hair, delicate and warm
• Galadriel: (female age 18-30) blonde, commanding presence, delicate and cold
• Ensemble: Various men in all shapes and sizes to be hobbits, elves, and dwarves.

Compensation:

Actors will not be paid, but will receive some free drinks.

How to Apply:

If you’re interested in applying, please email your headshot and resume to: LordOfTheDrinksFilm@gmail.com

Casting extras for the 35-minute short film “Projection.” Talent will be needed on May 25th from 9:00am to 2:00pm and May 27th from 7:00pm to midnight. Both day shoot at The Civic Theater in Farmington, MI. Extras do not need to be available both days, but it would be great if some people could make both.

Synopsis:

This dark, multi-layered psychological thriller tells the story of a young woman (Abigail Cooper) who has long struggled to conceal a past traumatic event from her loved ones, but must relive it when the movie she attends violently comes to life, recreating the past and teaching her an important lesson. While the film’s main theme is overcoming fears, it also deals with the universal emotions of loneliness and learning one’s self-worth.

Available Roles:

• Extras: Extras will play theater goers during a hostile take-over of the theater. Seeking a wide range of ages… so if anyone has aunts, uncles, parents, or grandparents available and willing, we would love to have them on set.

Extras Attire:

• Men: Collared shirt (tie is optional) No jeans. Dockers or other dress pants encouraged. Neutral colors.
• Women: Skirts are encouraged, but not required. If wearing pants, please wear dress slacks. Solid colors (dark reds, blues, greens ideal). Sundresses are an option.

Compensation:

No compensation, but both days will be catered and all extras will receive credit in the film.

How to Apply:

If you’re interested in applying, please send an email to: projectionshortfilm@gmail.com

Looking for actors and crew for the film, “The Inheritance”. Auditions will be held on June 23rd in Detroit, MI. Shooting is scheduled for late July 2012.

Plot:

When Re the Egyptian father god of all, decides to go on a meditative journey, he leaves his inheritance to his two sons who fight over it and initially threaten the worlds existence.

Audition Details:

Saturday, June 23rd from 10:00am to 2:00pm

Park Bar
2040 Park Ave
Detroit, MI 48201

Available Roles:

• Re: (Egyptian God of all) Male, between late 20′s to mid 30′s, no latex allergies, African American
• Isis Hand Maidens: Looking for young pretty women 18 – 25, (models are a + but not mandatory) open ethnicity, no latex allergies
• Osiris Army and Anubis Army: Looking for males between 17-28, athletic builds (football, wrestling, hockey, basketball players are a + but not mandatory), open ethnicity, no latex allergies, must be able to run!!!!
• Re Guardians: Athletic build, no latex allergies, 22-28
• Villagers/Nobel Man: Ethnicity and age will vary

Available Crew Positions:

• PA: Looking for production assistants who are willing to work hard and are dedicated.

Compensation

These are not paid roles, but actors will receive food and a copy of the final project for their own portfolios.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, just attend the audition on June 23rd. Please bring a resume, head shot, your body measurements and proof of citizenship to the audition. If you have any questions, please email them to: Mungusonga@gmail.com

Seeking 2 actors to play living statues of movie directors. Talent will be needed on Thursday, May 24th for an opening event in Toledo, from 8:00pm to midnight.

Available Roles:

• Living Movie Director Statues:  These are not statues that will be stone still. Actors must have strong improvisational skills and decent movement skills.

Compensation:

All expenses will be covered including hotel ( if necessary), travel, and per diems. Pay is between $250 and $300 depending upon experience.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please email a photo and your resume to: jackie@pastiche.com

Casting actors and crew for the horror film, “Captive of a Death Mask”. Shooting is scheduled for this summer, on mostly on weekends in the greater Detroit area.

Plot:

Independent horror film about a group of psychos who drive an innocent man to kill against his will.

Available Roles:

• Single Woman: Woman ages 20-40. Small role.
• Tony: Male ages 20-35. Wimpy and awkward henchman.
• Sean: Male ages 25-35. Lead role. Former Navy Seal turned MMA fighter forced to commit unspeakable acts. Big and muscular. MMA/combat experience a plus.
• Natalie: Female ages 25-35. Sean’s love interest. Casual and attractive girl next door look.
• Chris: Male 25-35. A psychotic horror freak and evil mastermind.
• Al: Male 25-40. A twisted technological genius.
• Jessie: Female ages 18-35. One of the psychotic masterminds. A murder obsessed punk/goth girl.
• Victim: Female ages 18-35. Outdoor type. Gets caught in the woods alone.
• MMA Opponent: Male ages 25-45. Big and muscular. MMA/fight experience a plus.
• Morgan: Male ages 30-45. Well dressed and slick. An articulate evil mastermind.
• Witness: Female ages 18-30. Good looking camper girl.
• Rapists: Males ages 18-40. Sleazy and angry-looking.
• Loner: Male ages 20-50. Suicidal and sad-looking.
• MMA Opponent Girlfriend: Female ages 20-35. Acts like a bimbo.
• Detectives: Males ages 30-50.
• Doctor: Male 35-60.
• General Extras for various scenes: Some minor speaking roles, but mostly non-speaking.

Available Crew Positions:

• Director of Photography: Experience with night photography and day-to-night scenes a plus.
• Sound
• Assistant Director
• Production Assistants

Compensation:

These are not paid positions, but actors/crew will receive credit and free meals on set.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please email your resume and headshot (for talent) to: slashproofproductions@gmail.com

NOTE: Be sure to include the part(s) you are interested in in the subject line of the email.

We need to cast three roles for a short film, around 11 minutes long. “Have A Greet Day” is a comedy about a greeter at a department store, whose job is in jeopardy sue to cut backs. There is only one position for a greeter and the job comes down to either him or an elderly woman, Margaret, who is not ready to let go of the job.

Audition Details:

Tuesday, May 22nd from 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Delta College – Room A053
1961 Delta Road
University Center, MI 48710

Available Roles:

• Margaret: A elderly woman early 70′s. A sweet old women, but looks can be deceiving. She has 9 lines spanning 4 scenes.
• James: A middle aged man desperately trying to hold onto the few strands of hair he has left. Struggling to keep his job as a greeter for a department store. He has 26 lines spanning 7 scenes, he is the main character.
• Jerry: Mid to late 20′s. Friend of James who helps him along the way. He is only in one scene but has approximately 10 lines of dialogue.

Compensation:

The roles are unpaid, as it is for a student production, but might be shown qt bay city’s hells half mile film festival.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please email your headshot and resume to: zacharysalamon@delta.edu

NOTE: Please include the role your are applying for in the subject line of your email. The script is available upon request.

Looking to cast a male actor for the short film “Licorice”. We will be filming “Licorice” in Downtown Detroit on Monday, May 21st 2012. It is a short film written by Brandon W. Crockett and Directed by Tony Radin.

Plot:

Two misfit drug addicts discover the lifeless body of a hooker they spent the night partying with, but instead of dealing with the issue at hand the men focus more on their problems with each other than the life that has been lost.

Available Roles:

• SONNY: Late 20′s-30′s, drug addicted slacker, good looking but rough around the edges. He has a cool/calm personality but can be cut-throat and unpredictable.

Compensation:

This is a non-paid role, one day shoot. You will receive IMDB credit and a digital copy of the finished project for your reel.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please email your resume, headshot and reel (optional) to: ArtistryholdingsLLC@yahoo.com

Lee Martin’s The Midnight Hour TV series is casting a few roles for an upcoming episode. The series shoots in a variety of locations around metro Detroit. Talent will be needed on Saturday, June 9th and Sunday, June 10th from 10:00am to 10:00pm both days. Serious actors only.

Available Roles:

• ANDI/SAMANTHA: (Female 22-26) Dual role as glamorous mother of small child who is murdered and years later, the bullied and frumpy child grown up.
• TYLER: (Male 11-13) Valerie’s mean, spoiled, obnoxious kid brother who, like his older sister, gleefully bullies ANDI.
• MARCO/ZOMBIE: (Male 25-40) Psychotic serial killer who believes the blood of his victims will give him eternal life-and he’s right.

Compensation:

These are not paid roles. All talent will receive full IMDb credit (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1830073/) and TV exposure. Hot lunches are provided both days. No travel expenses are available.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying please email your headshot, resume and YouTube link of your monologue to: themidnighthour.tv@gmail.com

NOTE: Please do not send video as an attachment.