Archive for the ‘Film Crew & Production Jobs’ Category

“Between You & I” Crew Call for Psychological Drama

Monday, May 7th, 2012

Crew Call for Feature Length Film

The film “Between You & I” is looking for crew. Shooting for the feature film will take place in several locations around metro Detroit. All the locations will be provided in their production schedule. Shooting is scheduled for the beginning of June and should last over the middle of July. Production will only be 2-3 days a week (one of which will only be a half day). A full production schedule will be provided after actors/actresses have been cast.

Available Crew Positions:

  • Gaffers/Grips: Knowledge in basic lighting, especially in dark/night settings. If the gaffer/grip owns their own lighting kit, the production could use it.
  • Sound/Boom Operator: We have a Rode VideoMic connected directly in the Canon 7D for initial sound, and an H4N Zoom for back-up. A Shotgun Mic and boom pole with the required connections can be extremely helpful if the applicant can provide these materials.

Compensation:

These are not paid positions. Catering, credits, and a demo reel will be provided.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please email your resume and materials that you can provide for the production (if any) to: paperstreetsociety@gmail.com

NOTE: We will schedule a production meeting shortly after you apply if the applicant meets most of the requirements.

Aroberson Production is Looking for Camera, Boom and MUA

Monday, May 7th, 2012

“Living it Up” Web Series Interns and MUA

Living It Up

Aroberson Production is looking for a few interns for the upcoming web-series “Living It Up”. The show is a 12 episode dramatic comedy shooting in Metro Detroit. Interns will be needed for the next few months.

Plot:

“Living it Up” is a dramedy based around the life of Bianca Hicks, a psychology student and Chris Jackson an aspiring actor and model who lives in a society full of friendships and aspirations. Living in a world revolving around actors and models Bianca can only depend on those who are on the same set as her. Chris and Bianca will have to work together in order to survive in the world of talent. Through all the drama, this series is full of love, laughter, friendships, and non stop fun. Living it Up is the future.

Available Crew Positions:

  • Interns: Must have experience working and learning a camera and capable of working or learning a boom.
  • MUA: Make up artist must have you own equipment and must be willing to work long hours.

Compensation:

Intern positions are not paid roles. You will receive a copy of complete season, credit and exposure. Compensation for MUA will be a professional portfolio done by RJP Photography and Graphics.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please send an email with your contact information to: livingituptheseries@gmail.com

“Gossamer Shadows” Casting and Crew Call

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

Auditions for Actors and Film Crew

Josh Martin, writer, producer, director, is gearing up for his next project, “Gossamer Shadows”. He is looking for both cast and crew members for the film. Filming will take place June 15-17 in Kalamazoo and Allegan. The producers want to warn you in advance that the subject matter is very dark in tone.

Plot:

The short film is a dark ghost story of a young boy whose mother is brutally murdered by his overly religious father. Now all alone, he has only himself to fend him off, or does he?

Audition Details:

Saturday, May 12th from 12:00pm to 3:00 and from 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Public Media Network  (3rd Floor of the Epic Center)
359 S. Kalamazoo Mall
Kalamazoo, MI

Available Roles:

  • Jacob: Male boy ages 5-14
  • Emily: Female ages 20 to 40
  • Matt: Male ages 25 to 60

Available Crew Positions:

  • Costume Design/Set Costumer/Make-up
  • Boom Operator
  • Gaffer
  • Dolly Grip
  • Key Grip
  • Production Assistants
  • Continuity

Compensation:

These are not paid roles or positions.

How to Apply:

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

1st Assistant Director & Boom Operator Needed for May Lens Date

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

“Lee Martin’s The Midnight Hour” TV Series

Lee Martin’s The Midnight Hour

“Lee Martin’s The Midnight Hour” has two openings for May 12 & 13 lens date. The series shoots in a variety of locations around metro Detroit. Crew will be needed on May 12th and May 13th from 10:00am to 10:00pm both days.

Available Roles:

  • 1st Assistant Director
  • Boom Operator

Compensation:

These are not paid positions. Full IMDb credit (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1830073/) and hot lunches both days.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying please email your resume to: themidnighthour.tv@gmail.com

“Abduction Day” Casting & Crew Call

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

Auditions for Actors and Crew

Cast and crew are being sought for “Abduction Day.” Produced by Affective Electromagnetic and Oscillational Industries, the independent film will combine comedy, horror and science-fiction. The film will be shot in and around the Kalamazoo area. Filming, which will take place on weekends, is slated to begin June, 2012 and end September, 2012.

Audition Details:

Saturday, May 5 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm

Epic Center
359 South Kalamazoo Mall
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Available Roles:

Major Roles (Speaking)

  • Neil: Thirty-five years old, he looks like the guy next-door and is a product of the Midwest. His life is falling apart around him.
  • Gillian: In her early thirties, she is attractive and studious.
  • Moulton: Simple, but good-natured, he is in his mid-thirties.
  • Lu: Possessing boyish looks and youthful energy, he is in his early twenties.
  • Betty: She is an attractive mother-to-be in her early thirties.
  • Florence: In her late fifties, she is protective of her daughter and critical of her daughter’s husband.

Minor Roles (Speaking)

  • Gary: A hypnotist confined to a wheelchair, he is in his early seventies.
  • Megan: In her early thirties, she is at home in a trailer park.
  • Virginia: Socially-focused, she is in her forties.
  • Waitress

Major Roles (Non-Speaking)

  • Extraterrestrial 1-3: (Short, slimly built actors are needed for these roles.)
  • Man in Black 1-2: (Tall, athletically built actors are needed for these roles.)

Minor Roles (Non-Speaking)

  • Jeri: In her early thirties, she is at home in a trailer park.

Available Crew Positions

  • 1st AC
  • 2nd AC
  • Co-Producer (pre-production)
  • Editors
  • Picture editor
  • Sound editor
  • Gaffer
  • Key grip
  • Makeup artist
  • Set decorator/Prop master
  • Sound designer
  • Wardrobe/Costume designer

Compensation:

Those involved with the film will not be paid; however, the project will provide participants with both exposure and experience. The producer is willing to work with participants to help them receive internship credits. The film will be submitted to festivals, and a distributor will actively be sought. All of the cast and crew will be given copies of the film, and in the event a distributor is procured stipends may be given.

How to Apply:

Those interested in participating should attend the event for auditions and interviews detailed above. At the time of the event attendees should provide (if applicable) headshots, résumés, demo reels or all three. To have questions answered, concerns addressed or to send headshots, résumés and demo reels prior to the event, please e-mail: AEOILLC@gmail.com

Editor Needed for Two Short Films in Grand Rapids

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

Crew Call for Final Cut Editor

Final Round Films is looking for an editor for two short films that will be shot on April 28th and the 29th. Candidate must have editing software and live within Grand Rapids, MI.

Available Crew Positions:

  • EDITOR: Must have access to editing software, Final cut pro or equivalent. And have at least two films editing experience.

Compensation:

This is a nonpaying project. Credit will be given and copy of finished films.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, pleas email your resume to: finalroundfilms@yahoo.com

NOTE: If possible also include any links to work you have edited.

Set Photographer Needed “Spunky Airlines” TV Series

Monday, April 23rd, 2012

Photographer for Two Day Shoot

Spunky Airlines

Looking for a set photographer for the TV Series “Spunky Airlines”. Photographer will be needed for a two day shoot on April 28-29 in Burton, MI (Flint area).

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 Crew Positions:

  • Set Photographer

Compensation:

$50.00 per day, plus $100.00 additional deferred, IMDB credit.

How to Apply:

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

“Print is Dead” Crew Call – Duality Films

Monday, April 23rd, 2012

Crew Needed for Short Film

Duality Films

Duality Films is searching for crew for their upcoming short film “Print is Dead”. Principle photography is scheduled for May 26-27 in Jackson, MI.

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 Crew Positions:

  • Sound Director: We have our own wireless mics. Must be able to bring a audio recorder, and if possible, a boom mic.
  • Lighting Director: We have lighting equipment, we just need someone to properly light each shot. If you’d like to bring extra lights, you are welcome to.
  • Wardrobe Coordinator: Making sure wardrobe is consistent from shoot to shoot.
  • Makeup Coordinator: No SFX needed, but need talent camera-ready and consistent makeup from shot to shot and day to day.
  • Assistant Director: AD is responsible for tracking takes and assisting in setting up each scene on the shot list.
  • Production Assistants: We need 5-10 assistants to help the directors and coordinators with their respective responsibilities.

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 position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

“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.

Interns Needed for “Living it Up” Web Series

Saturday, April 14th, 2012

Aroberson Production Interships

Living It Up

Aroberson Production is looking for interns for the upcoming web-series “Living It Up”. The show is a 12 episode dramatic comedy shooting in Metro Detroit.

Plot:

“Living it Up” is a dramedy based around the life of Bianca Hicks, a psychology student and Chris Jackson an aspiring actor and model who lives in a society full of friendships and aspirations. Living in a world revolving around actors and models Bianca can only depend on those who are on the same set as her. Chris and Bianca will have to work together in order to survive in the world of talent. Through all the drama, this series is full of love, laughter, friendships, and non stop fun. Living it Up is the future.

Available Crew Positions:

  • Interns:  Open to anyone 18+.

Compensation:

This is not a paid role. You will receive a copy of complete season, credit and exposure.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please email your resume and contact information to: livingituptheseries@gmail.com