Two actors wanted for short student film Saviors. Unpaid. Shoot projected for March 4th.
Policeman #1: (25-35) male, physically fit with short/no hair. Antagonist; abuses his authority by mistreating civilians.
Policeman #2: (25-35) male, physically fit with short/no hair. Antagonist; wants to arrest main character.
If interested, please e-mail saviorsfilm@yahoo.com to set up an audition.
The Studio Assistant is responsible for providing technical operations support for fast paced news broadcast network.
DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
Will be responsible for various positions in the control room to include; content playback in Control rooms, on-air graphics, teleprompter and audio.
May be responsible for input and recall during live and recorded production of talent prompting system.
May be responsible for prepping and communicating cues and other information from control room staff to on-set talent.
Ability to work on newscasts, current affairs, and other types of television programming.
Provide support to other studio positions as needed.
Supporting a 24×7 facility, may require the ability to work various shifts, weekends, including holidays.
QUALIFICATION/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Four year degree in television or related field or equivalent experience; professional experience in lieu of education will be considered.
Two or more years experience in television production preferred.
Candidate must be a self-starter and a team player.
Candidate must have strong written and verbal communications skills, be well organized and capable of handling multiple assignments.
An overall understanding of the news and programming production process is desirable and a strong sense of urgency in solving customer requests to ensure timely resolution is critical.
Arabic language skills and cultural knowledge are required for most positions.
An overall understanding of news and television production experience is desirable.
Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours, including overnights and weekends.
If interested, e-mail mbnjobs@alhurra.com.
Award winning and acclaimed actor, director, and producer Tim Reid presents “Tim Reid’s Movie Night”, a series of events that will be showcasing independent films from the U.S. and around the world. To be scheduled once a month, an outstanding independent film will be shown in both Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia.
Where: In Richmond: The Hippodrome Theater (528 North 2nd Street in historic Jackson
Ward) which was considered the center of African-American commerce, arts, and
entertainment during the early 20th century.
In Norfolk: the events will be held at the Attucks Theatre (1010 Church Street in
Downtown Norfolk), which when first opened in the 20s, and was known as the
“Apollo of the South.”
Kick off in Norfolk on Thursday night, February 23rd, at 7:00 pm, and will continue Friday night, February 24th, at 7:00 pm in Richmond. Tickets are $10 each and will be available at the door. All proceeds will go towards supporting the Legacy Media Institute, a non-profit organization advancing the art of media production for a diverse global society.
To see a brief trailer for the film, please go to:
Attucks: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3955777/loversrock_attucks_short.m4v
Hippodrome: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3955777/loversrock_hipp_short.m4v
For more information about the Legacy Media Institute, please visit our website at www.legacymediainstitute.org. For more information please contact Ken Roy at legacymediainstitute@gmail.com / 804-957-4200.
When: Early Entry Deadline: May 1, 2012 (save $20)
Final Deadline: May 31, 2012
http://www.cicff.org/content/applications-deadlines/3
The CICFF has earned an international reputation for presenting the very best in children’s media from around the world. The festival advocates inspired, innovative programming for kids. We are seeking humanistic, culturally diverse, and compelling films that reveal the world in new ways and leave room for the child’s own imaginative response.
CICFF Award Categories include: Feature, Short, Animation, Live Action, Documentary, TV Series, Young Filmmaker.
CICFF Prizes Include: Montgomery Award for Best Emerging Director ($2500); Montgomery Award for Young Filmmaker (Age 6-14) ($2500)
Wicked Cinemas, LLC in association with Temple Far East Entertainment’s Far East Films, Farmer Pig Productions and Y&C Slideshow Productions are proud to announce their upcoming short film project, “The Silent Doorbell.” Directed & Co-Written by Dharmesh Tailor, and Executive Produced & Co-Written by Patrick Michael Strange. Co-Produced by Kevin Leigh, Alain Le, and Christopher Cheng.
Synopsis: A young woman awakens to a life unfamiliar and enters a house holding the secret that she seeks.
When: Shooting for this project is set to start and complete in April 2012. Shoot will require a total of 2 days of availability and be shot during the course of one weekend.
The production is currently accepting headshots & resumes and demo reels at the following production e-mail address: silentdoorbell.film@gmail.com. Please send e-mails with subject title “Actor Submission – YOUR NAME”. Please send photo/headshot saved with you name & phone number as follows: FIRSTNAME_LASTNAME_PHONE#.JPG ( or .GIF, .BMP, .TIF,etc). Talent will be given film credit, a DVD copy of the project and an invitation plus one guest to premiere screening. Meals and refreshments will be provided on set.
CAST BREAKDOWN:
(1) CHRISTINE JOHNSON (20-30 year old female, any ethnicity, LEAD)
(2) ANDREA (20-40 year old female, any ethnicity)
BACKGROUND / EXTRAS BREAKDOWN:
(1) House Partiers (all ages/sex/ethnicities)
Please e-mail headshot/resume and demo reel (if available) to: silentdoorbell.film@gmail.com.
Carlyn Davis Casting is looking for an African American male, between 5’11” and 6’1” and 175-190 lbs to be a PHOTO DOUBLE for Lance Gross
(http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2342614).
Where: DC area
When: February 25 and/or 26, 2012.
If you are interested and available, please email suzanne.cdc@gmail.com with a headshot AND recent snapshots (head & shoulders and full body) for consideration. No phone calls please.
When: February 29 to March 4, 2012
Where: Most events and screenings at the US Naval Heritage Center (Archives Metro Station).
Also: The festival is delighted to have partnered with Docs In Progress for their Films for Kosovo event and will hold its annual Summit on the Hill on Thursday, March 1st, 8-2pm (free).
In addition to 47 independent film premieres, storied director, producer, and cinematographer Les Blank will join DCIFF 2012 as they honor his life and art. The festival has seminars and workshops with industry leaders and professionals on: animation, screenwriting, distribution, music rights, legal rights, tax incentives and documentary production.
Film line up, schedule and ticketing all available at http://dciff-indie.org/
Wicked Cinemas, LLC in association with Temple Far East Entertainment’s Far East Films, Farmer Pig Productions and Y&C Slideshow Productions are proud to announce their upcoming short film project, “The Suburban Murders.” Written & Directed by Dharmesh Tailor, Executive Produced by Patrick Michael Strange, Co-Produced by Kevin Leigh, Alain Le, and Christopher Cheng.
Synopsis: A master killer has a conversation with his apprentice before their next kill.
When: Tentative date is Sunday, Feb. 26th between 10am-4pm. Shooting for this project is set to start and complete in May 2012. Shoot will require a total of 4 days of availability and be shot during the course of two weekends.
Where: Location to be announced shortly.
The production is currently accepting headshots & resumes and demo reels at the following production e-mail address: suburbanmurders.film@gmail.com. Please send e-mails with subject title “Actor Submission – YOUR NAME”. Please send photo/headshot saved with you name & phone number as follows: FIRSTNAME_LASTNAME_PHONE#.JPG (or .GIF, .BMP, .TIF,etc). Auditions will be by appointment only and will run 15-20 mins.
NOTE: This is not an open call! Wickeed Cinemas and Temple Far East Entertainment will contact and set up a time for those they are interested in. Talent will be given film credit, a DVD copy of the project and an invitation plus one guest to premiere screening. Meals and refreshments will be provided on set.
CAST BREAKDOWN:
(1) ADAM (30-50 year old male, any ethnicity, LEAD)
(2) WOMAN (20-40 year old female, any ethnicity)
(3) WOMAN’S FRIEND (20-40 year old female, any ethnicity)
(4) MAN (20-50 year old male, any ethnicity)
(5) BARTENDER (25-40 year old male, any ethnicity)
BACKGROUND / EXTRAS BREAKDOWN:
(1) BAR/RESTAURANT CUSTOMERS – NIGHT (all ages/sex/ethnicities)
(2) BAR/RESTAURANT STAFF (all ages/sex/ethnicities)
(3) POOL PLAYERS (all ages/sex/ethnicities)
Farmer Pig Productions in association with Temple Far East Entertainment’s Far East Films, Wicked Films, LLC and Y&C Slideshow Productions are proud to announce their upcoming short film project, “Battery Acid.” Written & Directed by Alain Le, Executive Produced by Kevin Leigh, Co-Produced by Patrick Michael Strange, Dharmesh Tailor, and Christopher Cheng.
Synopsis: Two ordinary barristos go through a night of adventure to get to the party.
When: Tentative date is Sunday, Feb. 26th between 10am-4pm. Shooting for this project is set to start and complete in MARCH 2012. Shoot will require a total of 4 days of availability and be shot during the course of two weekends.
Where: Location to be announced shortly.
The production is currently accepting headshots & resumes and demo reels at the following production e-mail address: batteryacid.film@gmail.com. Please send e-mails with subject title “Actor Submission – YOUR NAME”. Please send photo/headshot saved with your name & phone number as follows: FIRSTNAME_LASTNAME_PHONE#.JPG (or .GIF, .BMP, .TIF,etc). Auditions will be by appointment only and will run 15-20 mins.
NOTE: This is not an open call! Farmer Pig Productions and Temple Far East Entertainment will contact you and set up a time for those they are interested in. Talent will be given film credit, a DVD copy of the project and an invitation plus one guest to premiere screening. Meals and refreshments will be provided on set.
CAST BREAKDOWN:
(1) JOSH (20-30 year old male, Caucasian, LEAD)
(2) CRISSY (20-30 year old female, any ethnicity)
(3) UNHAPPY CUSTOMER (20-50 year old male or female, any ethnicity)
(4) MANAGER (20-50 year old male or female, any ethnicity)
(5) GROCERY STORE CLERK (20-50 year old male or female, any ethnicity)
(6) JOHNNY the DOUCHEBAG (20-30 year old male, Caucasian, Boy Band type with Blonde Spikey Hair)
(7) DOUCHEBAG ONE (20-30 year old male, any ethnicity)
(8) DOUCHEBAG TWO (20-30 year old male, any ethnicity)
(9) DOUCHEBAG THREE (20-30 year old male, any ethnicity)
BACKGROUND / EXTRAS BREAKDOWN:
(1) COFFEE SHOP CUSTOMERS (all ages/sex/ethnicities)
(2) FAST FOOD CUSTOMERS (all ages/sex/ethnicities)
(3) GROCERY STORE CUSTOMERS (all ages/sex/ethnicities)
(4) CLUB PATRONS (all ages/sex/ethnicities)
When: March 13-March 25
Where: Held at 64 venues across the Washington, DC area.
Cost: Most of the screenings are free
This year’s Festival will screen 93 Washington, DC, United States, and World premieres. Over 75 filmmakers and 115 special guests will present and discuss their work at the Festival. The critical relationship between health and the environment is a special theme of the 2012 Festival.
When: Early Bird Deadline – February 15, 2012, Final Deadline – March 1, 2012
DVDs aren’t ready? No problem! Submit your entry form and payment by February 15th to receive the early bird fee, and mail your DVDs by March 15th.
Rules and Regulations / Competition Categories / Entry Fees
Visit www.CINE.org to enter online, or download an entry form.
Story House Productions is currently searching for an ambitious, creative, and dedicated intern to work closely with the Head of Casting for Development. The person best suited for this position would be a people person, with a great sense of humor, extremely organized, has a passion for television development, and works well in a team environment.
Duties will include: Research, outreach, editing (FCP), organizing
Desired Skills: Creative, wide knowledge of current/pop culture events, well spoken and articulate, competent writer, proficient in Final Cut Pro, sales background (not required but, a plus)
To be considered please send cover letter/resume/reel to castingshp@gmail.com with the subject line “Feb 2012 Intern.” ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE 
When: Wednesday, February 22nd, 6:30pm-9:00pm (Screening will begin at 7pm sharp)
Where: 416 E. Main Street, Suite 206, Charlottesville VA 22902-5295
Cost: Free for VPA corporate member, $5 for VPA individual & student members, $30 for non-members
Located on the Downtown Mall across from the Nook, above Chroma Gallery. Parking can be found in the Market Street Garage or on the side streets.
If you are a current VPA member, please reserve your seat now by emailing Vice Chair Amy Quick at vicechaircvpa@filmva.com.
What: A low budget Suspense Drama
Where: Richmond, Virginia
When: Feb 25-28th
Crew Needed: Location Sound, Director of Photography, grips and PA’s
Equipment and lunch will be provided, but all positions are unpaid. If you’re looking for experience we’re the production for you. Since this is volunteer, we are flexible with the hours that people can commit to.
Please e-mail resume and contact information to od71418@gmail.com if interested.
“Blood Trail,” a 20 minute “Modern Western” short film production, is having its first casting calls this month. Please email headshot and resume to the director/producer, Irina Prokhorenko, at irinaaprokhorenko@gmail.com to be considered for the roles described below. If selected for an audition, you will be notified via email with sides as well as an audition time. Video auditioning is also a possible.
Non-Union, Independent.
Production location not determined – possibly West Virginia/Virginia or Maryland.
Audition Location: TBD
Auditions: February 18, 19, 25, 26 (All auditions will be given a specific time within this window)
Shooting film: June 2–10 (May not be all 8 days but need availability)
Full Read through: May 26
Looking for actors for the following roles:
Sam: Female or Male, Age 25-40, Main character (Originally written for male character but hoping to find a female). Needs to be in good physical shape and comfortable using different weapons. Has a lot of emotional baggage but is not very expressive (must be subtly expressive)
Schultz Brothers: These 2 have to look like brothers
Vlad: Age 25-40. Older brother. Well spoken, mischievous and manipulative. Analyzes Sam throughout the journey.
Henry: Age 20-35. Younger brother. Clever, bigger built than Vlad. Easily entertained and thinks killing is a game.
Old Man: Age 50-70. Smart, loyal and strong.
Kate: Age 25-40. Love interest of Sam. Independent, pretty and delicate
Gang of thieves: Skinny-man: Age 30-45; Large-man: Age 25-40; Fat-man: Age 30-45, does not actually need to be fat at all.
Bush-Kid: Male or Female, Age 14-20. Naïve.
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“VIGNETTE I,” a DC-based short film production, is having its first casting call this month. Please email headshot and resume to the director/producer, Tayne Kim, at tayne.kim@gmail.com to be considered for the role described below. If selected for an audition, you will be notified via email with sides as well as an audition time.
Non-Union, Independent
Production location: Washington DC
Audition Location: TBD
Auditions: February 18, 19, 25, 26 All auditions will be given a specific time within this window)
Shooting Starts: March 2012
Role:
BIANCA: FEMALE, AGE: 25-30. A smart 20-something grad student who has fallen out of love with her boyfriend. She doesn’t know how to tell him. She contemplates their waning relationship while he sleeps beside her.
*This is more of an actors exercise than a concrete narrative. The aim of Vignette I is to explore the nuances in nonverbal expression via face and body language. There is some dialogue but it will be minimal. The point is to build a character around gestures.