Category Archives: Hotline

Staunton VPA- Pro Bono Promo CREW & MENTOR CALL–Not Paid

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This summer the Staunton Chapter of the Virginia Production Alliance will be producing a Pro Bono Promo which will benefit Augusta Dog Adoptions.

Their goal is to provide an inclusive and experiential filmmaking experience for Their members while creating a pro bono promotional piece for an area non profit.

The following positions are available:

PRODUCER
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
CAMERA OPERATOR
LIGHTING
AUDIO
HAIR / MAKE UP
MUSIC SUPERVISOR
COMPOSER
EDITOR
VOICEOVER ARTIST
STILL PHOTOGRAPHER
OTHER:

If you are interested in participating, please email KT!, the Community Outreach & Education Coordinator, at flyingwarthogs@mac.com by Friday, June 7th.

Please include the following information:

Name
Email
Phone number
List the positions for which you are interested in participating
Please indicate level of experience for each of your interested positions: Mentor / Intermediate / Mentee
Please list any equipment you may have

“Slackers” Web Series Casting Call — Unpaid

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After four, college students haze the foreign exchange students, they are forced to serve a 36-month long community service; By the order of the Dean, they will withhold their sentence by serving on the E-Board for the South Asian Student Association (SASA).

What? SLACKERS Audition!
When? Saturday// June 8, 2013 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Where? ODU Webb Center 

Characters:
Raj: (20s, indian-looking, shy, ambitious, honest, slight indian accent)
Nigel: (20s, British accent, tall, Greedy, dishonest)
Simran: (20s, pretty, slight indian accent, educated)
Dean: (black, in 40-50s, Grumpy, stubborn) 
Professor: (40-50s, white, monotone, Fidgety)
Hot Girl: (20s, model-type, sassy)

Extras: Students and Party Goers! 

Also, check out our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/126644117540538/126646027540347/?notif_t=like

Interested? Please e-mail:aamirmk628@yahoo.com

Charlottesville – Actors and Make-up Artists Needed – Unpaid

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Trae Emm Films will be holding auditions for a short film entitled “The Deal” on Sunday, June 2, 2013 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Clark Elementary School. 

  • Brad 24-30.  Is an arrogant, self-righteous, insensitive jerk that leaves Sarah for his mistress.
  • They are also looking for a makeup artist this summer to work on a few Saturdays starting June 22 (June/July/August).

The positions are unpaid, however, you will receive meals, a DVD copy of the film, and full credit on the IMDB page. If you are interested or have questions please contact them at  traeemmfilms@gmail.com.  

RICHMOND-ONLINE CASTING CALL- WOMEN NEEDED!

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SAVOR THE KILL

Aisthesis Productions is looking for strong, talented women (ages 21-50) for their new independent feature set to begin filming in July 2013 in the Richmond area.

Some pay will be available for some positions.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTION

  • SARAH: Outspoken and bursting with life. 
  • VIKKI and LILA: Snarky and obnoxious gold diggers.  Always dressed like their going somewhere. 
  • CASSANDRA: Breath takingly beautiful with the class to back it up.
  • JENNIFER: Cute, perky, and living the “suburban dream.”

 

Please contact Monica Moehring at mmoehring@savorthekill.com for more information.
www.savorthekill.com
www.facebook.com/savorthekillmovie

WIFV/Docs In Progress Interest

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Docs In Progress and Women in Film and Video-DC (WIFV) have joined forces to co present the WIFV/Docs In Progress Documentary Roundtable.

This program, usually held on the second Monday of every month  builds on WIFV’s existing Documentary Roundtable speaker series and Docs In Progress’ filmmaker meet-up/support group (formerly known as Documingles).  The support group meets at Docs In Progress in January, March, May, July, September, and November.  The speaker series takes place at Interface Media and other locations in Washington DC in February, April, June, August, October, and December.

All Documentary Roundtable meetings are FREE and you do NOT need to be a WIFV member, Docs Insider, or alum of Docs In Progress to participate.  This is a great way to get to know others in the DC-area documentary filmmaking community, build your network and know-how, and find out about other offerings of these two organizations.

For more information, please check out the following links:
http://www.wifv.org/
http://docsinprogress.org/

48 Hour Film Project

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REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

The 48 Hour Film Project, the largest filmmaking competition in the world, is coming to Richmond for it’s 7th year this July! In a wild, sleepless weekend, you and your team will make a short movie from scratch—that is: writing, shooting and editing in only 48 hours.  On Friday, July 12, 2013, you’ll get a character, a prop, a line of dialogue and a genre, all to include in your movie.  By Sunday, July 14, 2013, the movie must be complete. Each completed film is guaranteed a screening at The Byrd Theatre the following weekend.

To be a part of the 48HFP, register online at:
http://www.48hourfilm.com/richmond/

Early Bird Registration is $140. Teams must register on or before Monday, June 17th to get this special rate. Regular registration is $160. If teams register after Tuesday, July 2nd they must pay a rate of $175.

Competition weekend will be July 12th-July 14th with premiere screenings the following weekend.

CREW CALL – Richmond, Central Virginia area

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KILLING KENNEDY will film in the Richmond area this June, and they are calling for crew. This film, for the National Geographic Channel, is based on the popular historical narrative by Bill O’Reilly.

Please send your CREW resume to  killingkennedy@gmail.com

Important: Type in the subject line RESUME – the department you’re applying for – the position in that department.

Examples: 
RESUME – Wardrobe – Set Costumer
RESUME – Art Department – Set Dresser

Please do not send casting info to the above e-mail.
For Casting Calls, please see separate listings on this Hotline.

Thanks.

 

 

 

Lincoln Costumes on Display!

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Love the Lincoln costumes?  You can see them up close at Center Hill Mansion in Petersburg! Come on Saturday, April 27 and you can meet the designer! 

Academy Award-nominated Wardrobe Designer Joanna Johnston will formally open an exhibit of costumes she designed for the blockbuster film LINCOLN on Saturday April 27 at 4:00 p.m. at Petersburg’s Center Hill Mansion.  The weekend of Ms. Johnston’s visit is titled “History and Hollywood – Lincoln Weekend, and features numerous fun and educational activities including walking tours, a concert on the grounds of Appomattox Manor in Hopewell, a Civil War tour, dining opportunities, and a scavenger hunt. 

If you can’t make it to the Lincoln weekend, the costume exhibit will continue through July 24! 

For more info — go here:  http://www.petersburgarea.org/

CASTING CALL – CHARLOTTESVILLE – UNPAID

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If you missed Saturday’s casting call, you still have a chance to electronically submit your audition and resume (in pdf format) to traeemmfilms@gmail.com.  Filming will begin the last weekend in June.

Actors will be credited, fed and receive a DVD copy of the film. 

Liz 24-30.  She is humorous and strong-minded. She and Sarah have been best friends forever. 

Brad’s Mistress 30-40. Is Sarah and Brad’s ex-pastor.

 Handsome Boyfriend 25-35.  Is Sarah’s perfect dream man.

2013 Richmond 48 Hour Film Project Registration begins Tuesday, May 7th!

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To be a part of the 48HFP, register online at:

http://www.48hourfilm.com/richmond/

Early Bird Registration is $140. Teams must register on or before Monday, June 17th to get this special rate. Regular registration is $160. If teams register after Tuesday, July 2nd they must pay a rate of $175.

Competition weekend will be July 12th-July 14th with premiere screenings the following weekend.

 

CASTING CALL – LYNCHBURG, VA – Extras for Feature Film

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Liberty University has partnered with Echolight Studios in Texas to produce a feature film with the Cinematic Arts Department. It is a romantic drama featuring a guy who is trapped in a day that repeats itself, kinda like Groundhog Day or Source Code. 

Seeking background actors to participate in the film over the next coming weeks. Shooting times are between 7am to 7pm. 

Do note that Times are tentative for now, and are subject to minor changes. There are opportunities that the shooting times will end early, but do plan to be present till 7pm. The times are as below.

Block 1:
Thursday: 04/18/13
Friday: 04/19/13
Saturday: 04/20/13

Block 2:
Thursday: 04/18/13
Friday: 04/19/13
Saturday: 04/20/13
Tuesday: 04/23/13
Wednesday: 04/24/13
Thursday: 04/25/13

For more information email lettinggocasting@gmail.com