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casting California FilM tV & Video anizer who has an affair with his boss’ girlfriend. Tommy: male, 20‑25, empa‑ thetic, young Okie hus band. ••Auditions•will•be•held•by•appt.•only• mid‑Dec. in Hollywood. ••To•schedule•an•audition•appt.•email• pix & résumés to houseofgorey@yahoo. com. ••For•more•info,•visit•www.indiegogo. com/boardinghousefilm?a=184830. ••No•pay,•but•copy,•credit,•meals,•and• travel provided. SAG Short Film Agreement. ‘Of Secrets’ ••Sinjun•Balabanoff•(dir.)•is•casting•“Of• Secrets,” an HD 24p 13‑minute short crime drama about a young man who hires an ex‑military acquaintance to kill his deranged father. Steven Arambula, DP/assist. dir. ••Rehearsals•will•be•held•Dec.•14‑17.• Shoots Dec. 26, 2012‑Jan. 7, 2013 in Carlsbad, CA and nearby desert loca tions. ••Seeking—Chad:•male,•21‑32,•an•ex‑mili‑ tary man who doesn’t allow himself to make friends or get close to anyone due to a terrible war experi ence, LEAD. Linda: female, 45‑65, Caucasian, John’s mother, a warm and compassionate woman who regrets the painful upbringing her son went through. Sam: male, 50‑65, Cauca sian, a tough man who worked as a carpenter for 30 years but became un employed when the recession hit, has fallen into madness and solitude, John’s father. ••Also•seeking•crew—Sound Tech nician:• any experience level, no gear required but a boom mic preferred. ••Auditions•will•be•held•Dec.•10,•9•a.m.‑5• p.m. at 6975 Whitecap Dr, Carlsbad. ••If•unable•to•attend•the•audition,•email• pix & résumés to sinjun@adelphia.net or mail to 6975 Whitecap Dr., Carlsbad, CA, 92011. Script can be sent via email if inter ested. ••No•pay,•but•copy,•credit,•and•meals• provided. SAG Low Budget Film Agreement, pending. Untitled Feature Film ••Rivers•Entertainment•is•casting•an• untitled feature film. Jordan Rivers, prod. ••Shoot•start•is•TBD•in•SoCal. ••Seeking—Leader:•regal,•hand•some,• cruel looking, 6’6” if possible, brief back‑ side nudity required. Sec ond in Command: controls the group, military type, calm, lev el‑headed. Brains: IT guy, makes knives by hand at his own forge. Movie Star: makes Brad Pitt look ugly, has control issues with his mouth and temper. Psycho: tall and muscular but more slight than the rest, but all coiled power, scarred from skin to soul. Peacekeeper: always breaking up fights between the others. Cop: 30‑45, flies by his own rules, South Boston accent. Note: All roles are males, 18‑60, 6’2,” athletic bodies, well‑defined abs, chest and arms. ••Auditions•will•be•held•by•appt.•only• February 2013. ••Email•pix•(preferably•additional•pix• with shirtless poses) & résumés to jor‑ dan@riversentstudios.com or mail to Rivers Entertainment 1539 N. China Lake Blvd., Ste. 522, Ridgecrest, CA, 93555. No phone calls or drop‑offs. ••For•more•info,•do•a•YouTube•search•on• “Dark Lover” by J.R. Ward from the Black Dagger Brotherhood series to see other movies fans of the books have created. ••Professional•pay•plus•copy,•credit,• meals, travel, and lodging provided. Producer plans to apply for a SAG‑AFTRA Theatrical Contract. NONUNION fILm ‘Juliette’ ••Cayal•Unger•(writer‑dir.)•is•casting• “Juliette,” a four‑minute HD short. Chris Slater, coord. ••Shoots•mid‑Dec.•2012•in•L.A. ••Seeking—Maria:•female,•25‑40,• Caucasian, upper‑middle class wom an, Juliette’s mother or guardian, ele gant, pared down cosmopolitan style. Juliette: female, young adolescent, Caucasian, under Maria’s care or her daughter, che‑ rubic but intelligent. Tutor: female, 20‑30, Caucasian or Hispanic, Juliette’s tutor, East Coast professional. Nanny: female, 60+, Af rican‑American, thin, Juliette’s nanny, conservative maid. Therapist: fe male, 30‑50, Maria is her client, com fortable intellectual. Young Couple: one male and one female, 18‑25, any ethnicity or body type, urban style. Elderly Woman: female, 60+, Cau casian, middle‑class, mother. Young er Woman: female, 28‑35, Cauca sian, middle‑class, daughter or care taker of Elderly Woman. Man: male, 20‑30. ••Email•pix•&•résumés•to•cayalunger@ yahoo.com and chrisgslater@gmail.com. ••No•pay,•but•copy,•credit,•meals,•and• travel provided. ‘Papercuts’ ••Mr.•Lawrence•Inc.•is•casting• “Papercuts,” a 22‑minute digital HD ani‑ mated/live‑action comedy pilot presen‑ tation. Mr. Doug Lawrence, prod./writer/ dir.; Carey Yost, co‑prod./writer; Marc Ceccarelli, co‑prod./writer. ••Shoots•December•2012/January•2013•in• Malibu. ••Seeking—Beach Bunny:•female,•18‑39,• plus‑size, glamorous, acting experience desired but not required. Note: Wearing a bikini on the beach is required but there will be no nudity. ••Email•pix•&•résumés•to•hancoservice@ gmail.com. ••No•pay.•Copy,•credit,•and•meals• provided. ‘WWMD’ ••GB•Productions•is•casting•“WWMD,”•a• romantic comedy film project. Producer states: “Talents on board include an actress from prime time TV series ‘Don’t Trust the B‑‑‑‑ in Apt. 23,’ and actors with two fea tures in the 2012 Cannes Film Festi val and appearances in block‑ buster films such as ‘Hitch’ and ‘Once Upon a Time in Mexico.’” Pamela Johnson, assistant prod. ••Shoots•December•in•SoCal. ••Seeking—Males and Females: all•ages,• any ethnicity. ••Auditions•will•be•held•Dec.•8,•1‑4•p.m.,• then 10 actors will be selected to stay for a script table read from 5‑8 p.m. in Rolling Hills Estates. Do not apply unless you are available for the entire three‑to‑seven hour open cast ing session. ••Email•pix•&•résumés•to•out•reach@ goatsbeardproductions.net. ••Professional•pay•provided. STUdENT fILmS LMU, ‘Bitter Springs’ ••Redeemed•of•the•Lord•Productions•is• casting “Bitter Springs,” a DV sev‑ en‑minute short for Loyola Marymount University. Producer states: “Imagine being called by a God that you have trou‑ ble believing in, yet His tug on your torn heart is irresisti ble. Such is the case for Iyana in a not so distant future, where a third of the world’s water supply has been poison ed, leaving those who sur‑ vive subject to eccentrics and despots who capital ize on the dwindling resource some call “water for the living” or simply, “living water.” Ralph Gardner, prod. ••Shoots•Jan.•17‑20,•2013•on•the•LMU• campus in L.A. ••Seeking—Female: 19,•Afri‑ can‑American, protagonist, scientist with a Ph.D. Male: 40s, European or European‑American, antagonist, sci entist. Female: 30s, Lati‑ na‑American, scientist; supporting. Males (3): 18‑49, any ethnicity, silent mercenaries. Followers (3): males and females, all ages, any ethnicity; day play‑ ers with a few lines. Extras: males and females, 18‑66+, any eth nicity, to walk around the commune. ••Submit•pix•&•résumés•via•Back•stage. ••Deferred•pay,•credit,•and•meals• provided. NONUNION TV & VIdEO ‘Golfbusters Ulti mate Challenge,’ Sizzle Reel ••Hey•Girl•Hey•Entertainment•is•casting• a sizzle reel for “Golfbusters Ultimate Challenge.” Producer states: “We aim to reward players with big money while they endure high pres sure, heavy drama, and gut busting exceptional golfers with big personali ties who can keep their game in check amidst high‑pressure scenarios and gut‑bust‑ ing comedy.” Jeff Peyton, prod. ••Shoots•Dec.•17•at•a•private•country•club• in L.A. ••Seeking—Exceptional Golfers: males• and females, 18‑66+, any eth nicity, big personalities, able to keep their game in check, skill level high, and emotions unwavering. Note: $5,000 entrance fee required but may be waived if unable to pay. Comedi an: male or female, 18‑66+, any eth nicity. Rules Official: male or fe male, 18‑66+, any ethnicity. Host: male or female, 18‑66+, any ethnicity, must know the game of golf. ••Email•submissions•to•golfbusters@ heygirlhey.org. Golfers must include name, age, club associa tion (if any), hometown, and a two‑to‑three minute video (MOV file) explaining why you would make the best player on this series. Comedians, Rules Official, and Host must include pix and a short two‑to‑three minute video (MOV file). ••Possible•pay•for•golfers;•producer• states: “Potential to play a final hole for $100,000‑$1,000,000 depending upon sponsors.” Negotiable flat fee provided for Comedian, Rules Offi cial, and Host. Credit and meals pro vided. MTV’s ‘Made’ Audi tions at Actorfest LA ••The•producers•of•MTV’s•three‑time• Emmy Award‑winning series “Made” are casting for upcoming episodes. ••The•producer’s•state:•“‘MADE’•wants• high‑school and college stu dents who possess the drive and deter mination to make big changes and overcome chal‑ lenges to transform their lives. Maybe they want to be come a dancer, an ath‑ lete, compete in a pageant, lose weight, change their relationship status, or pur‑ sue a career they feel is unattainable. By provided valuable real‑life experi‑ ences, expert guidance, and insider knowledge, ‘MADE’ will help young men and women chase their true pas‑ sions in life.” ••Seeking—Males and Females:•appear‑ ing between the ages of 15‑25, who want an opportunity to change their life. ••Auditions•will•be•held•Sat.•Dec.•15,• 10 a.m.‑5 p.m. at Actorfest L.A. at the California Market Center, 110 E. 9th St. (between Main and Los Ange les Sts.) in Downtown L.A. ••Be•prepared•to•have•your•picture• taken. Bring multiple copies of your pix & résumés (stapled together). Sign up for an audition time slot as early in the day as possible after arriving at Actorfest. There is no guarantee that everyone will be seen; early attendance is strongly recommended. ••You•must•pre‑register•for•Actorfest•to• gain access to the auditions; general admission to Actorfest is free; visit www.ActorfestLA.com for more de tails. mun2 Auditions at Actorfest L.A. ••mun2•(part•of•Telemundo•Media,•a• division of NBCUniversal) will be hold‑ ing general auditions for actors and on‑air hosting talent at Actorfest L.A. Young, vibrant and unabashedly Latino, the cable television network for young adults has a distribution to over 38 million households. From re ality to music, on‑air to digital, mun2 creates original content that resonates across a multi‑screen platform. ••Seeking—Spanish Dominant and English/Spanish Bilingual Actors, and OnAir Hosting Talent: males and females, 18‑34. ••Auditions•will•be•held•by•appt.•only• Dec. 15, 10 a.m.‑1 p.m. at Actorfest L.A. at the California Market Center, 110 E. 9th St. (between Main and Los Angeles Sts.) in Downtown L.A. ••To•schedule•an•audition•appt.,•sub•mit• one picture and résumé by Nov. 30 (no submissions will be accepted past this Visit backstage.com/casting for full character breakdowns, script sides and more casting notices 40 backstage 11.29.12 upstage News | actor 101 | center stage cover story | features | downstage castiNg | reviews backstage.com
date) via Backstage.com. Do not double submit. mun2 will contact performers to schedule an audition. No phone calls will be accepted. ••Bring•multiple•copies•of•your•pix•&• résumés, stapled together; must in clude contact info. Audition wait time may be several hours. Dress casual. The audition itself should last no longer than one‑to‑two minutes. ••A•limited•number•of•people•will•be• notified at their audition that they have a callback. If you are called back, you will be given a scene to prepare and read. Callbacks will be held later in the afternoon. There is no guaran tee of being cast or called back. Head shots may be kept on file for possible future casting. Be advised that no ac tor is guaranteed a role in a future produc‑ tion. Casting directors are not accept‑ ing any DVDs, CDs, or demo tapes; items left may be discarded. ••Attending•the•casting•call•and•gen•eral• admission to Actorfest is free; however, you must register to attend Actorfest in order to access the audi tions. ••To•register•for•Actorfest,•visit•www. actorfest.com. mULTImEdIA & ONLINE ‘LA LA Land’ ••Lost•&•Found•Pictures•is•casting•“LA•LA• Land,” a comedic web series written by a Nichol Fellow ship‑winning screenwriter. Samir De sai, prod. Van Ditthavong, dir. ••Shoots•early•2013•in•L.A. ••Seeking—Judy:•female,•20‑29,•any• ethnicity, manic and strange, danger ously sexy, a loaded gun. Tanya: fe male, 30‑39, any ethnicity, beautiful, conservative, and earnest, not a bad bone in her body. ••Auditions•will•be•held•December•in• Downtown L.A. ••Email•pix•&•résumés•to•info@lfpictures. com. ••For•more•info,•visit•www.lfpictures.com. ••No•pay,•but•copy,•credit,•and•head•shot• session provided. ‘Snark’ ••Bull•Run•Pictures•is•casting•“The• Flying Monkey,” an HD 30‑minute pilot episode of a mock nature docu mentary web series, “Snark.” Marijane Miller & Kaer Vanice, prods.; David Garrett, dir. ••Shoots•the•first•week•of•December•in• L.A. ••Seeking—Billy: male•or•female,•20‑70,• Aboriginal Australian, a na tional park guide at a wildlife preserve, no lines, but featured in several scenes. ••Email•pix•&•résumés•to•snarkcasting@ gmail.com. ••Professional•pay•provided.•SAG New Media Contract. cOmmERcIALS & INdUSTRIALS Industry Talent Man agement at Actorfest LA ••Industry•Talent•Management•is•seek‑ ing new talent for representation in the commercial industry. ••Industry•Talent,•the•burgeoning•com‑ mercial division of Industry Mod el Group, is a boutique‑by‑design, New York styled agency, based in Los Angeles. In maintaining a very select clientele, Industry Models & Industry Talent are able to better concentrate efforts on a much higher, personalized level of service and offer family‑styled attention. Interested in and concerned with all aspects of their client’s ca reers, Industry is a manage ment‑minded agency who never loses sight of the big picture. Owned by Fe derico Pignatelli, Industry is part of a stable of enter‑ prises which includes Pier 59 Studios and Pier 59 Studios West. Both Industry Models & Indus try Talent have the unique advantage of accessing the highest caliber of fashion and advertis‑ ing clients in the world. With the ability to call on al ready existing, strong rela‑ tionships within the working commu‑ nity, they have a distinct edge over other model and commercial talent agencies. ••Production•dates•and•locations•vary,• depending on the project. ••Seeking—Commercial Actors:• males and females, 18+ years old, all ethnicities, all types, for representa tion. ••Auditions•will•be•held•Sat.•Dec.•15•at• Backstage’s Actorfest LA, 1‑6 p.m. at the California Market Center, 110 E. 9th St. (between Main and Los An geles Sts.) in Downtown L.A. ••Bring•multiple•copies•of•your•pix•&• résumés (stapled together). Sign up for an audition time slot as early in the day as possible after arriving at Actorfest. There is no guarantee that everyone will be seen; early attendance is strongly recommended. ••You•must•pre‑register•for•Actorfest•to• gain access to the auditions; general admission to Actorfest is free; visit www.ActorfestLA.com for more de tails. Please be advised that no actor is guaranteed a role in a future produc tion. ••Professional•pay•provided•if•cast.• Industry Talent does not charge any upfront fees and only collects a stan‑ dard commission when you book a gig. Payrate and union status may vary depending upon the project. L’il Angels Unlimited Talent Mgmt. at Actorfest LA ••L’il•Angels•Unlimited—a•NY‑based• child talent management company rep‑ resenting aspiring and professional child, teenage, and young adult actors— is seeking new talent for rep resentation in television, commercials, feature films, print, and theater. ••Founded•in•1992,•L’il•Angels• Un limited’s clients have been featured in numerous TV series, feature films, Broadway shows, and national com‑ mercials. Recent successes have in cluded placements in films such as “Bad Teacher,” TV shows such as “Modern Family,” commercials for McDonalds, and the Broadway pro‑ duction of “The Lion King.” Jackie Reid, owner‑talent manager. ••Rehearsal•and•performance/shoot• dates and locations vary depending on the project. ••Seek•ing—Newborns, Kids, Teens, and Young Adults: males and fe males, must be under age 25, all eth nicities, all types, outgoing, for repre sentation. ••Auditions•will•be•held•Sat.•Dec.•15•at• Backstage’s Actorfest LA, 10 a.m.‑1 p.m. at the California Market Center, 110 E. 9th St. (between Main and Los Angeles Sts.) in Downtown L.A. ••Come•prepared•with•multiple•cop‑ ies of your pix & résumés (stapled to gether). Sign up for an audition time slot as early in the day as pos‑ sible after arriving at Actorfest. There is no guar antee that everyone will be seen; early attendance is strongly recommended. ••You•must•pre‑register•for•Actorfest•to• gain access to the auditions; general admission to Actorfest is free; visit www.ActorfestLA.com for more details. Please be advised that no actor is guaranteed a role in a future pro duction. ••Note:•L’il•Angels•Unlimited•does•not• charge any upfront fees and only col‑ lects a standard commission when you book a gig. Professional pay pro vided if cast. Payrate and union status may vary depending upon the project. Monster Energy Spec Commercial ••Fierce‑FX/Films•is•casting•a•high‑end,• visual effects‑driven com mercial spec spot for Monster Energy drinks with a comedic twist. Martin Hall, prod./dir. ••Shoots•early•January•2013•in•Cy•press,• CA. ••Seeking—Male Bar Flies and Fe male Club Patrons: 18‑29, any eth nicity. ••Email•pix•&•résumés•to•fierce•@ dslextreme.com. ••Some•pay,•plus•copy,•credit•and• meals provided. Open Call Commer cial Auditions at Actorfest LA ••Chris•Game•(casting•dir.)•is•seeking• new commercial talent. Chris Game has cast commercials for national commer‑ cial campaigns including: Wendy’s, Pizza Hut, Swiffer (all of the “Baby Come Back” and “Girl, Don’t You Want Me?” spots), Werther’s, Shell, Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, Kel logg’s, Play Station, Pepsi, and many others. He also casts independent fea ture films and music videos. ••Seeking—Moms and Dads: males•and• females, to play young parents to par‑ ents of teens. Hipsters: males and females, 20‑30. Office Types: 28‑30. Quirky Character Types: males and females, boys and girls, kids should have improv skills. ••Auditions•will•be•held•Sat.•Dec.•15,•10• a.m.‑1 p.m. at Actorfest L.A. at the California Market Center, 110 E. 9th St. (between Main and Los Ange les Sts.) in Downtown L.A. ••Be•prepared•to•audition•in•groups•of• three to five. You will be given the sce‑ nario and the line to read when you walk into the room. ••You•must•pre‑register•for•Actorfest•to• gain access to the auditions; general admission to Actorfest is free. Please be advised that no actor is guaranteed a role in a future production. mOdELING California casting Sovereign Talent Group, Print Models ••Sovereign•Talent•Group’s•print• di vision is hosting a new talent search for print and commercial models. Su san Havins, head of commercials and theat‑ rical youth; Nichole Porges, head of print and partner in commercials. ••Shoots•are•ongoing•in•L.A.•with• some opportunities for national and international work. ••Seeking—Women:•14‑25,•5’7’’‑6’1,”• any ethnicity. Men: 16‑30, 5’11”‑6’2,” any ethnicity. ••Auditions•will•be•held•by•appt.•only• Dec. 1, 2012, Jan. 5, 2013 and Feb. 2, 2013 in L.A. ••Bring•pix•and/or•portfolios. ••To•schedule•an•appt,•email•your•name• and contact information to commas‑ sist@sovereigntg.com. ••For•more•info,•visit•sovereign•tg.com. ••Pay•varies•depending•on•the•proj•ect;• the agency will collect a commis sion on all projects booked, but no other fees are required. cOmEdy & ImpROV backstage.com upstage News | actor 101 | center stage cover story | features | downstage castiNg | reviews 11.29.12 backstage 41 ‘TMI’ ••TMI•Hollywood•is•casting•“TMI,”•its• parody of TMZ with sketches based on events in the world of enter tainment and pop culture. The show is currently run‑ ning and new cast members would start in January. The show casts for three‑month intervals. Nina Costantino, Peter Aiello, Julian Clark, Tim McGeary, Jim Rowley, Matt Clisbee, and Mike Bauman, cre ators. ••Performances•are•ongoing•at•Sec‑ ond City Hollywood in L.A. ••Seeking—Actors:•males•and•fe•males,• 18‑49, all ethnicities, actors are required to play several parts through out each show, the ability to do im pressions is preferred, occasional light singing/danc‑ ing; good comedic timing and strong improvisational skills a must. Note: Each cast member would be responsible to be in two Sunday shows a month, as well as participate in Wednesday night read‑throughs, Sat. 9:30 a.m.‑12:30 p.m. rehearsals, Sun. 11 a.m.‑12:30 p.m. tech, and Sun. 5‑7 p.m. rehearsals before their respective shows. ••Auditions•will•be•held•Dec.•8,•5‑9•p.m.• at the Second City Theater, 6560 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. ••Bring•pix•&•résumés. ••To•schedule•an•audition,•call•(323)• 464‑8542. ••For•more•info,•email•peter@ TMIHollywood.com or visit www.tmi‑ hollywood.com. ••No•pay,•but•possibility•for•future•pay•if• cast in the upcoming touring version of the show. SINGERS AHM Media Record ing Artists ••AHM•Music•&•Media•is•seeking•new• tV & Video MultiMedia coMMercial Modeling Variety
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