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“The End” Short Film Casting Call

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

Auditions for Actors and Actresses

Gabe Melinn, writer, producer, and director is gearing up to produce a short film, “The End”. We are looking for cast members for the film. Filming will take place over a few Saturdays in July 2012 at various locations in and around Grand Rapids, MI.

Plot:

The short film is based on the world’s water being in short supply and one man’s crazy idea that everybody in the United States will be coming to Michigan makes him take up arms to defend his home and water supply.

Audition details:

Friday, June 8th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in Wyoming, MI

Available Roles:

  • Casey: (Female ages 25 – 40) Attractive, at least shoulder length hair
  • Kyle: (Male age’s 25 – 40) Scruffy longer hair on top – possible beard or mustache
  • Bill: (Male age’s 25 – 40) Clean cut possible beard or mustache
  • Liz: (Female age’s 13 – 16) Long hair MUST be able to cry on the spot.
  • Stacey: (Female ages 18 – 25) Attractive must be able to act
  • Ryan: (Male age’s 18 – 25) Short hair clean cut
  • Dick: (Male age’s 25 – 40) Can be overweight short hair retail mgr
  • Brad: (Male ages 50 – 60) Can be overweight must have southern accent.
  • Jon: (Male age’s 25 – 40) Should be clean cut possible mustache
  • Extras: (Males ages 18 – 40)

Compensation:

These are not paid roles. Lunch will be provided.

How to Apply:

This casting call is now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied.

Duality Films Casting Call for “Print is Dead” Film

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

Auditions for Actors and Extras

Duality Films

Duality Films is holding auditions for their upcoming short film “Print is Dead”. Principle photography is scheduled for May 26-27 in Jackson, MI. If chosen, you will be called in for a cold read audition in Jackson, MI on May 12th. This is the only date we are holding the auditions.

Synopsis:

“Print is Dead” is a short film about a famous writer, Distin, finds himself amid a scandal involving accusations made by his mentor, Professor Brown. When Distin confronts the Professor, he finds that it isn’t just his career that the Professor is out to destroy.

Available Roles:

  • CALLIOPE:  Female, 25-35, Dark Hair, Mediterranean skin tone (Think Emmanuelle Chriqui) – This is the lead female role. Preferred background in modeling or dance (but not required), as this role requires significant symbolism through movement and facial expression without overacting.
  • PROFESSOR ALLAN BROWN:  Male, 45-60, Open Ethnicity – This role is the main antagonist of the film, must have a “College Professor” look, with a hidden sinister side.

Available Extras Roles:

  • REPORTER:  Age 18-22 – This role is a reporter for the college’s student paper, to whom Professor Brown reveals the plot. There are a few lines.
  • BARTENDER:  No lines, for a flashback sequence
  • BAR PATRONS:  No lines, for a flashback sequence
  • STUDENTS:  Ages 18-22, must look like a college student, one of the extras will have a line with Professor Brown.

Compensation:

These are not paid positions at this time. The application is in to make this a SAG-eligible shoot. If you are not SAG, this would be a good opportunity to gain access to the union if the application is approved. We will provide food, copy and credit for each day of shooting.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying please email your resume to: jason.smith@dualityfilms.net

NOTE: Please include the role you are applying for in the subject line of your email. If you cannot make the audition date or the shoot schedule please do not submit.

“Trouble Summer” Short Film Casting Call for Extras

Monday, April 30th, 2012

At Risk Entertainment Casting for Comedy Film

At Risk Entertainment

At Risk Entertainment is casting for the short comedy film “Trouble Summer”. They are looking to cast 20 child actors for extras roles. They need the extras to walk from school (to re-create school ending).

Call Time:

Saturday, May 5th at 9:30am

Marshall Elementary School
35100 Bayview
Westland, MI 48186

Plot:

Four 6th graders find trouble after school…

Available Roles:

  • 20 Extras: Male and female, ages 10-13, open ethnicity

Compensation:

These are not paid roles.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying for this role please email your headshots and resume to: info@atriskent.com

NOTE: The total time needed for your child will be one (1) hour at the most. You must be the parent of the child actor. All parents will be required to stay on the set. All parents must not leave their child. All parents also must sign a release for their child to appear in the (short) film, which is called “Trouble Summer”.

“RABID” Featured Extras Casting Call for Indie Film

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Background Talent Needed for “Rabid”

We are looking for both male and female talent that are 18 and older to be a part of a climactic scene of the movie, “Rabid”. This will be an exciting shoot with a lot of special effects.

Call Time & Location:

Saturday, April 21st at 8:00am

Russell Industrial Center
1600 Clay Street 48211
Detroit, MI

Available Roles:

  • Extras: Male and female, ages 18 and older. Wardrobe should consist of work clothes in various shades of gray: work shirts, work pants, mechanic coveralls, etc.

Compensation:

Each extra performer will receive a $75 voucher toward classes at The Actors Workshop in Royal Oak, MI.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please e-mail your pictures, name, phone and e-mail address to:
krislklima@aol.com

Extras Casting for “Celeb: The Dark Side of Fame” Movie

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Casting Call for Male Extras

Casting extras for the film ”Celeb:The Dark Side of Fame”. Extras will be needed on Sunday, April 22nd. An exact location will be given out once you are confirmed, but it is located in Ann Arbor, MI.

Available Roles:

  • 3 Investor Extras: Male, ages 25+, corporate businessmen, suits. Look like an investor interested in investing in a musical theatre production.

Compensation:

This for an unpaid gig. You will receive light refreshments and if lines are given out you will be told upon arrival.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please email your resume and headshot to: Norinemarsh@gmail.com

Music Video Casting for Pasha’s New Single “Beat To Get Freakkky”

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Bed Roc Records Casting Call

Bed Roc Records, an independent record label in Michigan is currently casting a music video for female rapper Pasha’s new single “Beat To Get Freakkky”. The casting is for female/male dancers, models and extras. Shooting is scheduled on May 5th from 9:00am to 5:00pm in Flint, MI.

Available Roles:

  • Dancers, Models and Extras: (Male or female, ages of 21-35) The wardrobe will consist of biker and or rave style clothing for various motorcyle scenes . No bright colors (whites, reds and yellows) are allowed.

Compensation:

There is no compensation for this video but snacks will be provided on set and participants will receive the chance to be seen on major music websites and blogs that have featured artists like T.I., Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Drake and more!

How to Apply:

If you interested in applying please submit two photos (1 headshot and 1 full body shot) to: btgfcasting@gmail.com

NOTE: Also include your Name, Age, City, Email and Contact Phone#.

“Virgo” Web Series Needs Actors, Extras and Crew

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

Vulpes Pictures Casting and Crew Call

Vulpes Pictures

Vulpes Pictures is filming the pilot of the web series “Virgo”.  They are looking to cast actors and extras for the series. The are also looking to fill a variety of crew positions.  This project will be filming in May 2012 in Kalamazoo. The exact day has not been decided yet, but it will only be a one day shoot.

Available Roles:

  • Sitko: Main villain of the series (male, 20s or 30s, 7 episodes)
  • Burke: Executive (male, 40s or 50s, 1 episode)
  • Interrogator: Villain who interrogates main character (male, 1 episode)
  • Combat Extras: Extras for combat scenes. Few lines if any, but will be involved in heavy combat scenes with and without firearms. Must be able to engage in choreographed scenes, some of which will be physically intensive (male or female, 1 episode or multiple depending on role)
  • Lab Techs Extras: Extras as lab techs (male or female, a few lines, multiple episodes but 1 day of shooting)

Available Crew Positions:

  • Production Designer
  • Makeup Artist: Must be able to produce cuts/scrapes/bruises as this series will involve several combat scenes
  • Hairdresser
  • Production Sound Mixer: In charge of capturing all audio during production
  • Boom Operator
  • Sound Designer: In charge of handling all sound in post-production
  • Composer
  • 1st AC: Focus Puller
  • Gaffer
  • Script Supervisor
  • Production Assistants

Compensation

There is no pay for this job, though food and travel expenses will be covered.

How to Apply:

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

NOTE: Please include the role or position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Talent can also include links to any online videos/reels.

Extras Casting for “Spunky Airlines” Series

Monday, April 16th, 2012

SAG TV Series Needs Extras

Spunky Airline

Casting extras for the TV Series “Spunky Airlines”. Talent will be needed on April 28-29 in Burton, MI (Flint) with other episodes filming thru September 1st.

Plot:

Spunky Airlines is a sexy 30 minute comedy about 6 airline employees that work at Spunky Airlines, a dysfunctional airport that uses satire to keep the audience soaring with laughs from take-off to landing.

Available Roles:

  • Extras:  (Male or Female, open ethnicity, any age) We need airline personnel & TSA agents as featured extras , plus numerous others to fill the airport with lots of passengers traveling with bags, laptops, phones, etc. (Normal travelers at an airport)

Compensation:

These are not paid roles.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please email your headshot and resume to: cordonera1@gmail.com

“Clemency” Casting and Crew Call

Friday, April 13th, 2012

Cast & Crew Needed for Short Film

Broken Productions

BroKen Productions is looking for cast and crew members for the short film, “Clemency”. The film is tentatively scheduled for summer 2012 in Metro Detroit. “Clemency” is a Christian film about redemption in the after-life. BroKen Productions is an independent film production company focused on Christian/faith based productions.

Available Roles:

  • Dante/David: 18-30 year old Male, open ethnicity, Lead Character. These are twin brothers so this lead will play both characters (unless there are twins applying for both roles)
  • Chris: 30-40 year old Male, open ethnicity. He is the eldest brother.
  • 6 Extras: Male or female, open ethnicity, ages 18+. All are encouraged to apply.

Available Positions:

  • Cinematographer – $75 per day
  • Camera Assistant/Production Assistant – $50 per day
  • Gaffer – $25 per day

Compensation:

For actors, these are non-paid roles. This is an independent film with an extremely small budget. Crew will be paid. Food will be provided during taping and rehearsals.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying please email your resume and headshot (for talent) to Ken at: kgjacksjr@yahoo.com

NOTE: Please include the role or position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.  Submission deadline is June 15th, 2012. Talent will be required to audition, but an exact date is still being determined.

Zombies Wanted for “The Last Of Us” Web Series

Friday, April 6th, 2012

Casting Call for Actors and MUA

Casting actors for the new zombie web series, The Last Of Us”. It’s a teenage survival show. Looking for male and female actors of all ages to come and play zombies. Also looking for a makeup artist. The shoot will be scheduled for one day the week of April 9th after 4:00pm in the Pontiac/Waterford area. The exact day will be determined depending on talent availability.

Plot:

One boy wakes up to a zombie apocalypse his friend finds him and begin there battle to survive day by day later on they decide to go search for others and a safe area to hold up at but discovers its not that easy.

Available Roles:

  • Zombies: Male or female, any age, open ethnicity.

Available Positions:

  • Makeup Artist (MUA)

Compensation:

These are not paid roles. Talent will get credited in credits.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please email your headshot and resume to: bryan at: bryan.gamblejr@gmail.com