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September 2, 2010 Attention all members I have spoken with the producer and the casting director for the Lifetime TV project and here is the information on how AFTRA and/or SAG professionals may submit to be considered for work as a background actor or stand in on this project. You may either go to the open call on Saturday, September 4 at the Byrd Park Roundhouse from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM where there will be a table for AFTRA – SAG members to bring their headshots and resumes or, if you are unable to attend on Saturday but still want to be considered, you may email your picture and resume to upextrascasting@gmail.com. Please include your union affiliation and your member number, height, weight, age range, phone contact information, and address. Also, please put “AFTRA – SAG” in the subject line. To get to the Roundhouse, go south on Boulevard until you dead end at the park. Take a left at the Columbus Statue then the first right. Go straight until you see the round brick building in front of you, which is Byrd Park Roundhouse. All applicants should bring a recent, non-returnable snapshot of themselves and a pen. Please note that regardless of how you choose to submit, you will be presenting yourself as a local hire as the option to submit via email is being afforded as a courtesy. The movie is currently scheduled to air on Lifetime this Thanksgiving. Thank you, Jane Love AFTRA-SAG *****************************************************
September 1, 2010
Pat Moran & Associates will shortly begin casting principal roles only for a film currently entitled “the Possession” that will shoot in the Baltimore and Hagerstown areas beginning in Mid-October. Please note that the producers plan to produce this film under the SAG Modified Low Budget Film Agreement – the rates and terms of which can be found at www.sagindie.org or by calling the freelance department at the AFTRA-SAG office (301) 657-2560. Please note that although the producers have begun the process of becoming signatory, members are not yet cleared to work and should check with the office if they are cast and prior to reporting to work to verify the company’s signatory status! Pat Moran & Associates are now accepting submissions for all types but in particular they are looking for strong actors to fill the roles of Hanna who is a white female who can play late 20’s to 30’s age range and Pastor Bobby who is a white male rural church pastor who can believable play in the 50’s age range. Members interested in submitting who are not already on file with Pat Moran & Associates and/or have new materials to send should remit a headshot and resume via US Mail or via email to: Pat Moran & Associates Suite 425 Baltimore, MD 21225Or and please note the new email address:patmorantalent@verizon.net NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE and please note that background actors are not covered under the terms of the Modified Low Budget contract so Pat’s office is only casting principal roles.
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August 21, 2010
Carlyn Davis Casting is looking for a male, any ethnicity, 19-23 years old, to play a "real, hardcore" Marine (ie. very muscular, low body fat, etc.) for a SAG Industrial shoot in mid-September. Talent must be willing to get a high and tight Marine hair cut.
For consideration, please email suzanne@carlyndaviscasting.com with your resume/headshot with the subject heading "Marine Industrial". Please list union affiliation(s) in the subject of the email (ie. AFTRA, SAG, AEA, AGMA, etc.) Carlyn Davis Casting is casting a reinactment of America's Most Wanted. Auditions will be held on Monday, August 23, 2010 and the shoot will take place late afternoon to evening on Thursday, August 26, 2010. We are looking for the following types (this breakdown INCLUDES background roles we are casting): African American male, mid 40s, 6’1 approx. 225 lbs, shaved head w/ mustache (fight experience a plus) North African male and female (think Guyanese to Egyptian), 30s (fight experience a plus) African American males, 18-20 Males, any ethnicity, 20s-30s Caucasian Male, 40 Caucasian Female, 30 For consideration, please email suzanne@carlyndaviscasting.com with your headshot & resume. Please also indicate your union status (SAG, AFTRAand/or AEA). Please only submit if you fit the breakdown above. Thank you! August 9, 2010 Carlyn Davis Casting is seeking On Camera Narrators that have earprompter experience. For consideration, please email suzanne@carlyndaviscasting.com with a headshot and resume by August 12, 2010. Please also include in the email if you own your own earprompter. Please only submit if you fit the above qualifications. No phone calls, please. Thank you. August 9, 2010 American University is holding open auditions for a graduate thesis film! ***The producer is in the process of completing SAG Student Film paperwork. Please be advised that actors are not yet cleared to work. If you have any questions regarding their signatory status, please contact the freelance department.*** When: Saturday, August 21st & Saturday, August 28th, 2010 starting at 10am Where: 2201 Wisconsin Ave NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20007 Production: "Better Late Than Never", a dramedy about love, fate and punctuality. Description: This will be a 10-minute short produced in part of AU graduate degree requirements. Location: Washington, D.C. Date: September 11th, 12th, 18th & 19th, 2010 Duration: 4 days Pay: Deferred. Meals will be provided, along with copy of the short for reel. Synopsis: Surprised to find his ex-girlfriend Kathy at a wedding he is attending, John believes fate has brought them together for a second chance at love. His best friend David attempts to convince him otherwise. Fate does bring John his true love that day, but from the most unlikely of places: Juliette. John must now choose between his old flame or his new admirer before the wedding bells begin to chime! Breakdown: JOHN (22-27, any race), tall, lean, rough around the edges; Passionate, frenetic and a romantic at heart, John is the class clown with a heart of gold. Actor must be confortable with closed-mouth kissing on-screen. DAVID (22-27, any race), chiseled features, athletic build; David is a man's man: perfect teeth, perfect hair, and John's perfect best friend. Intelligent, sensitive and outspoken, he acts like a big brother to John. JULIETTE (20-25, any race), charming, sweet and loyal, her big puppy dog eyes to complete the girl-next-door allure. Juliette holds the key to pulling John out of his destitute situation. Actress must be confortable with closed-mouth kissing on-screen. KATHY (20-25, any race), petite, flirtatious with piercing eyes and a killer smile. As strongly opinionated as she is controlling, Kathy always gets what she wants. Talent MUST be available for ALL DAYS of principal photography. You must have (or can borrow) reliable transportation and be within driving distance of American University. Must be willing to sign all applicable paperwork. To apply, please send a copy of your resume, headshot and the date/time you would like to come in for an audition to Moments.Casting@gmail.com. Also, note roles you are interested in auditioning for. Actor must have a 2-minute monologue prepared that illustrates range of emotion. Asides from the script will also be emailed for the casting session. July 16, 2010 BULL ROAST! HELP BRING FILM PRODUCTION BACK TO MARYLAND The Maryland Film Industry Coalition MARTIN’S WEST6817 Dogwood Rd, Baltimore, MD 21244 (Security Blvd @ 695) Friday October 15 7pm - 11pm $65 per person Table for ten $600 Great Auction items including a special visit to the set of the new HBO series “Treme” Come and enjoy great food, music, dancing, auction, money wheels and get reacquainted with all your friends in the film industry! Make checks payable to: MFIC, PO Box 384, Simpsonville, MD 21150 - info@mdfim.org for more information. Click HERE for the flyer. The Maryland Film Coalition A 501 (c) (6) non-profit corporation
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