Archive for the ‘Musicians & Bands’ Category
Friday, November 11th, 2011
Casting Call for “Sparkle” Extras
Ryan Hill is looking to cast men and women who have real experience playing instruments for the feature film “Sparkle”. Talent will be needed all day/night on Tuesday, November 15th and Wednesday, November 16th in Detroit.
Available Roles: (updated)
Looking for Caucasian men and women, age 21-55 for all roles below. You must have experience playing the instrument.
- Drums
- Timpani
- Rhodes Electric Piano
- Hammond Organ
- Percussion
- Electric Bass
- Guitar/Electric Guitar
- Tambourine
- 6 Trumpets
- 4 Trombones
- 3 French Horns
- 6 Violins
- 4 Violas
- 2 Cellos
Compensation:
These are paid roles.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying please email a recent photo, your complete contact information and the instrument you can play to: sparklemoviecasting@gmail.com
NOTE: Please include “Finale Band” in the subject line of your email.
Tags: acting, Actors, caucasian, detroit, feature film, instruments, musicians, november 15th, november 16th, paid roles, ryan hill, sparkle
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Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
Casting Call for Male Bass Player Role
Ryan Hill is casting an African American actor to play a bass player for the feature film “Sparkle”. You do not have to be an actual bass player to apply for this role but must be able to at least fake playing the bass. Talent will be needed for a costume fitting today, Thursday, November 3rd or Friday, November 4th between 1:00pm and 4:00pm in Detroit. You must also be available for the shoot days on November 7th, 8th, 9th and 11th.
Available Roles:
- Bass Player: African American, male, age 18+. (This is all about the look. Need a guy with some hair, but not too much hair. No braids or dreads. No shaved heads. You do not have to be an actual bass player.)
Compensation:
This is a paid role.
How to Apply:
This casting call is now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied.
Tags: 18 and older, Actors, african american, bands, bass player, detroit, male, michigan, november 3rd, november 4th, paid role, ryan hill, sparkle
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Thursday, October 20th, 2011
Casting Actors for the New Kid Rock Music Video
The I Group is holding auditions for the next Kid Rock music video! They are looking to cast 40 people from all walks of life and all ages to participate in the upcoming video. This will be an interview style audition. Interviews will be held on Saturday, October 22nd. Then, if you are selected for the music video based on your interview you will be just shooting just one day. You must be available for the entire day. The shoot date is Thursday October 27th, 2011.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please email 2 digital pictures for submission. Make sure you are the only one in the pictures, preferably against a background that is not distracting and should be well lit. Please take a little extra time to take and select the proper photographs. The first digital picture should be just your face with natural hair and make-up with the other picture of your full body. Submissions can be emailed to: igroup@theigroup.com
NOTE: Please follow the directions carefully. Please also include your cell phone number and email address in the body of the email. Submissions are due by 5:00pm on Friday, October 21st, 2011. They will follow up directly with those who are selected for an interview with further detailed information.
Tags: acting, Actors, Actresses, auditions, casting call, extras, kid rock, music video, october 22nd audition, october 27th shoot, the igroup
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Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Winsome Sinclair & Associates and Ryan Hill Casting
Winsome Sinclair & Associates a New York based casting company and Ryan Hill Casting is in Detroit casting background musicians for the film “Sparkle”. “Sparkle” is shooting in and around Detroit from now until November 17th, 2011.
Available Roles:
- AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE MUSICIANS: (age 25-45) Piano players, drummers, organists, guitarists, bassist, trumpet, trombone, tenor sax, baratone sax, french horn and tambourine players.
- ORCHESTRA: If you have access to one or know of one please pass the information on or apply.
NOTE: This is a period movie (it takes place in late 1960′s), so please gentlemen no braids, dreads, locks or twists.
Compensation:
These are paid roles.
How to Apply:
This casting call is now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied.
Tags: acting, african american, casting call, detroit, feature film, movie, orchestra, paid roles, real musicians, ryan hill, sparkle, winsome sinclair & associates
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Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
Casting Call for Extras
Ryan Hill is looking to put together several “bands” for the feature film “Sparkle”. These bands will be extras “playing” to pre-recorded tracks. Most will be needed for at least one shoot day & a fitting/rehearsal day. “Sparkle” will be filming for 6 weeks in Detroit, MI.
Available Roles:
- Sparkle Bands: Looking for drummers, guitar/bass, piano/keyboard & horns.
Compensation:
These are paid roles.
How to Apply:
If you are a musician & would like to be considered, please e-mail a recent picture of yourself and your instrument to: SPARKLEMUSICIANS@gmail.com
NOTE: Please include “Sparkle Bands” in the subject line of your email.
Tags: Actors, Actresses, bands, bass, detroit, drummer, extras, feature film, guitar, horns, keyboard, paid roles, piano, ryan hill, sparkle, sparkle bands
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Thursday, July 21st, 2011
Casting Polka Band Musicians
The Charity Cruise band for “Freaky Deaky” has become a 3 piece male polka act. Ryan Hill is looking to cast anyone to play the accordion, or at least able to fake it really well. Or the Tuba? Or whatever instruments would be in such an act? Shooting will take place on Wednesday, July 27th in Detroit.
Compensation:
These are paid roles.
How to Apply:
This casting call is now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied.
Tags: 3 piece act, accordian, Actors, charity cruise, detroit, freaky deaky, july 27th, paid roles, polka band, ryan hill, tuba
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Friday, June 17th, 2011
Casting Background Talent for Sunday Shoot
Filming a Music Video for a rock band called The Product, this Sunday in Fenton, MI. We are looking for some people to come down and be in the video. We will be filming this Sunday, June 19th from 8:00am until 2:00pm.
The Product has had music featured on the TV show Jersey Shore, their music has also been the theme music for TNA Wrestling pay-per-views as well as theme music for The Detroit Red Wings Playoffs.
Compensation:
These are not paid roles.
How to Apply:
If you are interested, please email your resume and a headshot to: truepatriotproductions@yahoo.com
Tags: background talent, casting call, extras, fenton, june 19th, music video, rock band, the product, true patriot productions
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Wednesday, June 15th, 2011
“Freaky Deaky” Extras Casting Call
Ryan Hill is looking to cast African American extras for the feature film, “Freaky Deaky”. Extras will be needed on June 27th and June 28th.
Available Roles:
- 5 Piece Funk Band for the Freaky Deak Club: (African American, 18 and older) Either a real band or 5 individual people that can play piano, bass, drums, horns or guitar.
Compensation:
These are paid roles.
How to Apply:
This casting call is now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied.
Tags: african american, casting call, detroit, extras, feature film, freaky deaky, funk band, june 17th, june 28th, paid roles, ryan hill
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Monday, June 13th, 2011
Perelandra Films Casting Call
Perelandra Films is casting actors for a music video for Kris Hitchcock and Small Town Son. Shooting will be over two days in various locations in Barry County, just south of Grand Rapids, MI and is currently scheduled for June 18th and June 19th.
Available Roles:
- 1 Female: (Age 22-35) Wholesome looking, great looking in Jeans or a Business suit.
- 1 Male: (Age 22-35) Good looking but a slovenly loser.
Compensation:
These are not paid roles. Talent will receive Credit and a Copy of the video. This music video will also be submitted to art prize and cable country networks.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying please email your resume and headshots/pictures to: Silentsen@aol.com
Tags: Actors, actress, barry county, grand rapids, june 18th, june 19th, kris hitchcock, music video casting, small town son, unpaid roles
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Saturday, May 14th, 2011
Casting Male Actor with Experience in Contemporary or Lyrical Dance
Singer/songwriter Charlene Kaye’s new hit song “Human” is being made into a highprofile music video this summer. Kaye, who frequently collaborates with “Glee” star Darren Criss, has had success writing music since graduating from the University of Michigan.
Dates/Locations:
The music video will be shot in Detroit between May 25 and May 26. More specific times will be provided as the date approaches.
Available Roles:
- Lead Male Dancer: We are looking for an attractive male actor in his 20s who has experience with contemporary and/or lyrical dance. The role is the most prominent in the music video.
Compensation:
The music video is a low‐budget project, so the job will be unpaid, but expect to have a great experience with a talented crew that are motivated to turn a great song into a great music video. The film is an M‐agination production and will be posted on Charlene’s official site, YouTube, Vimeo and other popular sites.
How to Apply:
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please email your resume and headshot to: humanmusicvideo@gmail.com
Tags: Ann Arbor, casting call, charlene kaye, contemporary, dance training, human, human music video, lyrical, male dancer, may 25th, music video
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