Archive for the ‘TV & Commercials’ Category
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
TorranceLearning Casting Call
Looking to cast an actor for the role of a seasoned sales professional mentoring a junior sales staff for a training video. Shooting will take place in Chelsea, Michigan (outside Ann Arbor). The videotaping will take 1 – 2 days and there is also separate voice-over needed. The filming portion will take place the week of February 13th, 2012.
Available Roles:
- 1 Actor: Male, 40s, clean-cut, not overly slick, mid-western in feel, look professional, stocky, able to project confidence, playing role of seasoned sales professional mentoring junior sales staff
Compensation:
The pay is $1,000 (total for both video and voice-over).
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying please email your resume, headshot and a short video clip to: jhampton@torrancelearning.com
NOTE: The clip can totally be done with a smart phone, we aren’t worried about quality. Talent should dress casually for the clip. The submission deadline is Thursday, February 9th.
Tags: acting, actor, ann arbor area, casting call, chelsea, february 13th shoot, february 9th deadline, male, paid role, sales, torrancelearning, training video, voice over
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Monday, February 6th, 2012
MFT Entertainment Casting for National Commercial
MFT Entertainment a subsidiary of Swamp Daddy Productions LLC will be holding a casting call for look- a-likes for a national commercial for Pizza Hut. Talent will be invited to the casting location if you fit the role. Shooting will take place in Clinton Township and most likely on a weekday around noon — Please keep that in mind when applying. The director is a no BS director and knows the shots he wants. You should not be on set more than a couple hours.
Available Roles:
- President Barack Obama: This Male will have the only spoken line in the commercial — Must have a black suit, white button down shirt and a tie with red in it. A plus will be if you can also sound like the president.
- North Korean leader – Kim Jong Un: Must have Asian accent, a plus would be to also have a bland uniform
- Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: Must have an Iranian accent.
- Venezuela President Hugo Chavez: Must have Venezuelan accent.
Compensation:
These are paid roles.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please email your head shot and resume to: swampdaddyproductions@gmail.com
NOTE: Please include the role you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
Tags: acting, casting call, commercial, hugo chavez, kim jong un, look-a-likes, mahmoud ahmadinejad, mft entertainment, national commercial, paid roles, pizza hut, president barack obama, swamp daddy productions
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Friday, February 3rd, 2012
VDA Films Casting Call
VDA Films is taping a web commercial in Kalamazoo, MI. They are looking for 6 actors to play office workers. Filming is scheduled early on Monday, February 13th.
Available Roles:
- Product Manager: Male, open ethnicity, early 30s.
- CEO: Male, open ethnicity, 40-50
- Office Worker 1: Female, open ethnicity, 30-40
- Office Worker 2: Male, open ethnicity, 30-40
- Office Worker 3: Male or Female, open ethnicity, 30-45
Compensation:
These are paid roles. Talent will be paid $10 an hour
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please email your head shot and resume to: cast@vdafilms.com
NOTE: Please include the role you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
Tags: acting, Actors, casting call, february 13th, kalamazoo, office workers, open ethnicity, paid roles, vda films, video d amour, web commercials
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Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
Audition at Gardner White Furniture
Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition is a unique undertaking that is unlike anything you have ever seen on Television. The show documents the amazing makeover of courageous individuals who set out to safely lose half of their bodyweight over the course of a year. The metamorphosis is truly amazing.
Trainer/transformation specialist Chris Powell guides each of the participants through the process after moving into their homes. He is there to make sure that they get the proper nutrition needed along with a specifically designed workout regimen. Chris provides a fresh perspective to individuals whose lives have become unmanagable because of their weight.
Participants undergo a transformation , not only of their bodies, but of who they are as individuals. Are you ready to make that change???
Casting Call Details:
Saturday, February 4th, 2012 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Gardner White Furniture
39453 Ford Rd.
Canton, MI 48187
How To Apply:
If you are interested in applying please attend the open casting call on February 4th.
NOTE: Please bring a non-returnable photo of yourself to the open call. You do not need to bring an application to the open casting. You will be provided with a shorter application when you arrive. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a lawful U.S. resident.
Tags: abc, acting, auditions, canton, detroit, extreme makeover, february 4th, gardner white furniture, michigan, open casting call, reality television, tv shows, weight loss edition
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Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
The Expense of Learning Casting Call
Casting actors and actresses with diverse backgrounds for a promo for a documentary. The Expense of Learning is a controversial documentary created to discuss the rise in the costs of college tuition in Michigan and how it affects students access to higher education.
Available Roles:
- Actors: Looking for males between the ages of 18-25 of different ethnicities with diverse backgrounds.
- Actresses: Looking for females between the ages of 30-45 of different ethnicities with diverse backgrounds.
NOTE: You can still apply if you fall outside of the age ranges as long as you can portray those years on camera.
Compensation:
This is an unpaid acting job. Experience & exposure only. You may have a copy of work upon asking.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying please email your headshot, bodyshot and resume to: expenseoflearning@gmail.com
NOTE: Please include “PSA” in the subject line of your email.
Tags: Actors, Actresses, casting call, documentary, east lansing, michigan, psa, public service announcement, the expense of learning, unpaid roles
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Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
The Burn Machine Casting Call
The Detroit-based exercise equipment company called The Burn Machine is looking to cast a male actor/model. They are shooting their latest exercise reference poster at the Russell Industrial Center in Detroit, and are interested in featuring someone as their lead male. You will be demonstrating different exercises using equipment, and also featured for potential placement on the actual product box itself.
Professional photographer Robert Stewart will be behind the lens, known for working with Channel 7 WXYZ talent and two-time Mr. Universe Peter Nielsen and all together shouldn’t last longer than 4 hours.
The Burn Machine would like to thank everyone for their submissions throughout the past 2 months in search of our talent to incorporate into our workout poster and product art. There were a lot of wonderful models and again, your participation is greatly appreciated.
We have since found female talent, but had scheduling issues in our original choice for male model, which means that the casting has been RE-OPENED with specific details listed below.
Available Roles:
1 Actor/Model: Male, open ethnicity, ages 18+. Brown hair, physically fit / active, and at least 6 feet tall.
Compensation:
This is a paid role. Talent will be paid $300 for the day. Shouldn’t take longer than 3-4 hours.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying please email your headshots and resume to Joey Russo at: joey@theburnmachine.com
Tags: Actors, casting call, detroit, exercise equipment, fitness models, lead roles, male, model, paid roles, reference poster, russell industrial center, the burn machine
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Thursday, January 19th, 2012
Casting Call for Jewelry Shop Commercial
A small film studio located out of Southfield, MI is looking to cast talent for a 30-second commercial spot that they are producing for a local jewelry shop. Shooting will take place in the afternoon on Wednesday, January 25th. The exact location is still being determined.
Available Roles:
- Male Actor: “Groom” – aged 25-35 – Will shoot at 2 separate locations
- 3 Female Actresses: “Bridesmaids” – aged 25-35 – Will shoot at only 1 location
- A male and female couple: “Mother and Father” – aged 50-60 – Will shoot at only 1 location
Compensation:
There will be minimal line reading (1-2 lines per talent max), and payout will be $150 for the male actor and $75 each for every other role.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying please email your headshot and resume to: tony10tenstudios@gmail.com
NOTE: Demo reels preferred, but not necessary to apply.
Tags: acting, Actors, Actresses, commercial, female, january 25th, jewelry shop, male, paid roles, southfield, speaking roles
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Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
Lee Martin’s The Midnight Hour
Casting a few experienced actors for “Lee Martin’s The Midnight Hour” TV series. You must be available to work on February 4th and 5th in Detroit, MI.
Available Roles:
- CHANNING: Wealthy, gullible heiress who uses black magic to save her father’s life.
- PIERCE: Evil, wealthy businessman who tries to kill his daughter’s boyfriend.
- PHYLLIS: Psychotic woman who tries to kill anyone who interferes with her son’s plans to marry heiress.
Requirements: Demonstrated success actualizing realistic, believable characterizations on screen. Ability to memorize dialogue as written. Ability to alter delivery based on director’s notes.
Compensation:
This is not a paid role. Full IMDb credit (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1830073/) and TV exposure.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying please email your headshot and resume to: themidnighthour.tv@gmail.com
NOTE: Youtube or other video clips of your work are helpful.
Tags: acting, Actors, Actresses, casting call, february 4th, february 5th, imdb credit, lee martin, the midnight hour, tv series, unpaid roles
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Friday, January 6th, 2012
Casting Call for Fitness Rehab Video Shoot
Looking to hire athletic models or actresses to work 1-2 days in late January and early February 2012 in Sports Injury Rehabilitation Videos. This project will be filming in Detroit and Troy. Exact dates have not been set, but this will likely be filmed on a Friday afternoon and Saturday morning when the injury rehab facilities we are using for the shoot are closed. The position is good for models or actresses with a sports background or those into fitness. There will be some speaking, but there is no script.
Available Roles:
- Models/Actresses: Open ethnicity, ages 18-35. Applicants should be in good athletic physical condition with the ability do perform several stretching and strengthening exercise under the direction of rehab staff and physical therapist. Beginners are OK. Past or current athletes are encouraged to apply.
Compensation:
These are paid roles. Talent will be paid $325 for 2 full days.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying please email your headshot and resume to Karen White at: karenwhiteproductions@gmail.com
Tags: acting, Actresses, detroit, female, fitness, january 2012, karen white productions, Models, open ethnicty, paid roles, speaking roles, sports injury rehabilitation, troy
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Thursday, January 5th, 2012
The i Group Casting Call
The i Group is looking to cast kid actors for a well known hospital in the Detroit area. This is a TV commercial promoting Women’s Health. Auditions will be held January 6th or January 9th, 2012. Shooting will take place over a week starting January 23rd.
Available Roles:
- Kids: Must be 6 months to 6 years old. Male or female, open ethnicity.
How to Apply:
Please email 2 digital pictures for submission. Please make sure they are the only one in the pictures, preferably against a background that is not distracting and they should be well lit. Please take a little extra time to select or take the proper photographs. One digital picture should be just their face with natural hair and make-up with an additional picture of their full body. You may also send your comp card or headshot if have one, but it is not required.
Please also include your contact information along with your child’s age along with current height and weight.
Please email the information to: igroup@theigroup.com
NOTE: Please make your submission ASAP but no later than 3pm on Friday, January 6th.
Tags: casting call, child actors, detroit hospital, female, kids, male, open ethnicity, the i group, tv commercial, women's health
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