This page contains auditions posted on Thursday, April 14, 2011.
We're gonna keep this chat going through the end of the week, so I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences surrounding this topic.
You've done your research to ensure that the audition is legitimate, and you've just received your audition time slot. You attend the audition, and it goes incredibly well, you received great feedback, and now you wait with anticipation to receive news about a callback. Giddy with excitement, you want to tell all of your friends, or even post on Facebook all about the audition. Whether before or after the audition, you want to share the news with friends and family, and even the world of Facebook.
But not so fast. Many seasoned actors will advice against sharing news of auditions, or even news of callbacks. If cast, this is exciting and can sometimes openly be shared, but actors are encouraged to keep their auditions and callbacks private. While there are many reason as to why, one of the biggest is that the audition process is a standard part of the job for an actor, but booking the job is what actually counts. Also, some of the big shows filming in Portland may have non disclosure agreements, meaning they are required to keep certain episode or character details quiet until the episode airs, and sharing information about your audition is in violation of this. So when you get called back for the role of a lifetime as the spy on Leverage, the producers and writers may not have publicized that they were bringing back the spy, and this news would have an effect on viewers, and even become an issue for those who enjoy watching the show every week. It may even jeopardize your ability to book the role.
A recent conversation took place on the social networking websites, where a local, professional actor, and very talented teacher and filmmaker wrote, "A car salesman doesn't post on his wall every time he shows a car to a customer."
For some of us, though, just getting the audition is a huge accomplishment, and is such a success that it deserves to be shared. Getting that callback is a huge validation that we did something right in the audition room, and caught someone's attention, and this is also worth telling friends, family, and Facebook pals. Sharing that success with the world of Facebook would provide the encouragement we need as actors to boost our confidence and push us to go up for more auditions.
There are definitely two ways to look at this situation, and I wanted to open up this discussion in our chat box. Do you share your auditions with anyone? Perhaps, only with mom and dad, close friends, and partners. Do you share the exciting news in a Facebook post? If you don't share the news, and you choose to keep this private, what are your specific reasons behind doing so?
Let's start up this week's chat and discuss your thoughts about posting auditions, callbacks, and even booked jobs for friends and family to see!
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AUDITIONS for short film "The Day the Revolution Came to Town" in Olympia
Hello everyone! We are holding auditions for the short film "The Day
the Revolution Came to Town" on SATURDAY, 4/23 from 10am-2pm at TCTV.
(440 Yauger Way SW
Suite C
Olympia, WA 98502)
Log Line:
A drifter comes to town talking about revolution. People don’t take
him seriously until he defends himself from business owners, cops and
thugs trying to kick him out of town. The drifter plans on doing all
he can to destroy hierarchy before he goes.
The script is online at - http://zinelibrary.info/day-revolution-came-town
Shooting Schedule:
Our tentative shoot dates are June 25-26
Compensation:
No compensation except for film credit and food on set, and a chance
to work with some great filmmakers.
If interested in auditioning, please send a resume and headshot to oly-
imc@riseup.net.
CASTING FOR ROLES OF:
Guy – (Lead Role) Action hero with hard stare and weathered face. Guy
declared war on hierarchy a long time ago. All he thinks about, talks
about and does is revolution. Guy is an insurrectionary anarchist who
travels from town to town sparking revolution. Guy may talk with an
accent
and the part requires some physical running, punching and kicking.
Person 1 and Person 2 – (Supporting roles) mid 20s homeless street
kids
who are alienated from the system and completely cynical. They are
best
friends.
Random Street Person – Mid thirties man casually dressed, asks Guy for
cigarette and ends up smoking pot with him. Laid back and easy going.
Young Woman – Dressed in business suit. A professional woman, stressed
from work and society, gives pocket change to Guy.
Old Woman –Late 60s and 70s An old radical who gave up the struggle 30
years ago. Old Woman becomes inspired to organize her neighbors.
Young Kid -- 8-12 Kid looks up to Guy and thinks he is a hero. The
Young
Kid gives food to Guy from the restaurant his Dad works at.
(3) Business Owners – 40s-60s Small business owners who take things
into
their own hands. They have a strong sense that their idea of morality
is
right. They want Guy to leave town.
(2) Police officers – 30s and 40’s big mustached men. These police
officers have contempt for homeless people and are prone to violence.
They
are used to pushing people around.
(5 or so) Mean Soccer Hooligans – 20s-30s muscular men with mean
expressions. They get together to beat up Guy.
(20) Extras – People walking down the street.
Dog – mutt, a mixed stray dog. The dog must be able to sit and
retrieve
objects.
Reply to: If interested in auditioning, please send a resume and headshot to oly-
imc@riseup.net.
Source: Northwest Film Forum Callboard
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Sojourner Films seeks crew and extras for a deferred payment SAG film short
Sojourner Films seeks crew and extras for a deferred payment SAG film
short:
“Charlie’s Dilemma”
Director/writer/producer is looking for:
Assistant Director, to work with director on continuity, assisting
actors with location arrivals with Production assistants.
3 to 5 Production assistants: preferably with a car, will provide a
small gas stipend
Wardrobe assistant, craft service personnel to handle food on location
a driver, boom operator,
Will sign any internship validations if needed. This is a deferred pay
employment that crew payment will come with any monies in
distribution.
This is a film that will be entered in several film festivals so an
excited professional crew is needed.
Also needed: featured extras
3-to 6 Dark skin African American or other children to play Haitian
children in 2 scenes ages 7-12
2-3 dark skin women to play mothers in May
Contact director: Desiree Naomi Stone at lafemmenoireprods@gmail.com
for details
Shooting will be on Saturdays May7th-June 18th from 6am-3:45pm
Reply to: Contact director: Desiree Naomi Stone at lafemmenoireprods@gmail.com
for details
Source: Northwest Film Forum Callboard
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voice over for startup company video
Looking for voiceover for startup company video. Looking for male voice with a human kind element to it. Kind of like a friendly neighbor kind of feel. The time does not matter on it. We have script. Can pay $200. Looking for someone who can record it and send us the voice files. Please send sample of your voice..
Location: Seattle
Compensation: $200
Reply to: gigs-bgqcj-2323089601@craigslist.org
Source: Craigslist
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Male Actors Mid 20's - Needed this Weekend
Male actor in early to mid 20's needed for short film shooting this weekend Saturday April 16 & April 17th. Please send Resume and head shots with availability.
Reply to: gigs-jckrx-2323414968@craigslist.org
Source: Craigslist
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Male Actor (40-50s) Needed this weekend
Male Actor in his 40s or 50s needed for short student film this weekend on April 17th Sunday. Please send resume and headshot with availability.
Reply to: gigs-cdznt-2323419713@craigslist.org
Source: Craigslist
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Seeking Male International Student for VO recording
Audio Logic is seeking a male voice for a recording project. An international student from Europe or Latin America is preferred. Must have excellent English reading and speaking skills.
Recording is Saturday, April 16th. Please reply if interested.
Location: North Seattle
Compensation: $75/hour
Reply to: gigs-5vjrf-2323558365@craigslist.org
Source: Craigslist
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Seeking Males For Film
We are seeking a variety of males for short film.
Role will involve you simply standing in a room.
Scene is of the main character dreaming that her house is full of men just starring at her. She then runs out of the house screaming.
That's it! No experience necessary. Submit photo for consideration.
Pay is $40 for 2 hours of your time.
Compensation: $40
Reply to: gigs-4gvm6-2323512060@craigslist.org
Source: Craigslist
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Female Actress Early to Mid 20's Needed this weekend
Need a female actress this weekend both Saturday April 16th and April 17th for a short student film. Roll will be the part of the main female lead characters best friend, college student. Need to be available both days. Please send headshot and availability.
Reply to: gigs-mxufr-2324092786@craigslist.org
Source: Craigslist
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Actress/Model Or Dance Skills/ Appearance Opportunity
If you have even a couple of these talents, we would like to hear from you. We need to fill a spot for a live casino special event show in two weeks. If you have even minimal cheer squad or dance skills, our lead will brush you up easily for the event. These are theme segments of top hits of music and dance. Must be 21or over, reliable, and serious. Need to be available for one run thru, and be able to depart at 12noon Friday April 29th, for a two night engagement. Hotel, and meals covered, and the compensation is great for the short time on stage.We are established , fun people to work with. We have deadlines, so please reply asap, with a pic and brief background. All info confidential. More opportunities to come, by making this contact.
Thanks
Location: Seattle/Greater Puget
Compensation: varies
Reply to: gigs-x2ks6-2324503803@craigslist.org
Source: Craigslist
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"Lady Next Door" Actress needed
Looking for 25-45 "housewife" actress to deliver 1 line in TV ad for local home improvement business. No pay but could lead to other paying jobs.
Please reply with resume and head shot.
Reply to: gigs-q9xrn-2322925988@craigslist.org
Source: Craigslist
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