This page contains auditions posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2011.
With a new week, comes an amazing new topic of discussion for our chat box.
This week, let's focus in on how to pick the right auditions. What do you look for when selecting work you are interested in auditioning for. Many in the industry are willing to work for free if it is for a friend, or for something that will be great material for our reel, but some people in our community feel they should get paid appropriately for their work.
Honestly, I am always thankful to even just get paid from a gig found outside of an agent, but we all see things differently. What do you focus in on when filtering auditions for work? Do you look for monetary compensation, and weigh out how much work for how much money? Do you ask yourself whether auditioning for the experience and networking would be great in itself? What questions do you ask yourself before submitting yourself for auditions?
I have also read in the chat box that some have experienced inappropriate behavior and actions at auditions. What do you look for in an audition notice to avoid running into a situation like this?
Let's chat throughout the week about what work needs to be done before we even submit ourselves for auditions. What have your experiences been like, and what questions do you always ask yourself?
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Crew Needed for 72 Hour Film Competition
I'm assembling crew for the crazy-exhilarating-madness of The Grand Cinema's 72 Hour Film Competition. If you haven't written, directed, produced, edited, scored and distributed a short film in less than half a week it is truly a must have experience!
While it is ideal that you come with your own equipment or software, I do have some connections at a public access station where we can get a sizeable amount of our equipment and edit suite needs met for free.
We are needing the following crew positions filled:
- all-around sound guru
- boom operator
- video editors
- camera operators
- lighting designer
- makeup/hair artist
- production designer or set dresser
- grips/gaffers
- production assistants
There is a small monetary award to the winner and a definite screening in May at The Grand.
We hope you can be a part of this amazing opportunity with us!
Reply to: Please send a resume and/or a letter detailing your experience and interest to acapere@leapsecondpictures.com and I'll tell you about our killer preliminary concept and plan.
Source: Northwest Film Forum Callboard
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Product Testing / Video Testimonial - Seattle
We are producing a series of videos for a fitness and nutrition
lifestyle company, and are seeking a variety of individuals to partake
in the services and products offered by this company during a
commitment to an 8-week start up fitness program. Participants will
get access to the client monitoring website, be assigned an online
coach, and be given a mobile application that assists in monitoring
and tracking the user’s efforts via that user’s APPLE mobile device.
(iPhone or iPod Touch.) Through this, participants will also be given
a targeted meal plan and products used in the overall assistance of
attaining their set goals. (*Products are a meal replacement shake
mixes, snack bars and cereal.) Additionally, participants will be
given some added bonus surprises!
In all, by participating in the program, individuals will receive a
bundle of products and services ranging in worth from about $650.00 to
$1000.00. (Depending on the amount of time fully committed, up to an 8
week program regiment outline.) In exchange for the access of these
products and services, participants may be asked to partake in the
video production to give testimonials and be photographed for the
brand, and that imagery may be used as marketing for the company. (WEB
and Print promotional materials.)
Here is a list of the types of people we are seeking:
Weekend Warrior (25-30 years old)
Male/female with desire and motivation to play sports with friends,
stay healthy and fit, keep up with colleagues, kids and family.
Stay at Home Mom (30-45 years old)
Ready to regain body, shape, and confidence. Keep up with busy family
life, kids and husband. (This person might feel they have 20 to 30
pounds to lose.)
Athlete (25-35 years old)
Fits existing profile; already active, someone who will use Kx to up
their game, amp fitness and exercise by embodying the basic program.
Coach Potato (25-35 years old)
Participated in sports as a kid, teenager or in college, etc. Let
themselves go; watching sports instead of playing sports, poor
nutrition and bad habits. Convinced that it is time to get off the
couch and commit to real change. (This person might feel they have 20
to 30 pounds to lose.)
Young Gun / Maverick / Influencer (25-35 years old)
Picture of health. Follows Kx and achieves amazing results en route to
bigger goals and dreams like running a marathon, climbing a mountain
or doing a triathlon. Someone who reaches an incredible goal as a
direct result of following the program.
Middle Aged Woman (45-55 years old)
Just wants to find a release for fitness. She has a passion for
cooking. Light to medium fitness activity (cycling, biking, yoga,
etc.) Focus on being healthy, preventing health scares and staying fit
for family.
Participants should be available for a live casting on Saturday April
9, or Monday April 11, in Seattle, as well as a ‘Call Back’ session on
April 13. The program commences on April 18, 2011. We will be filming
the efforts and ‘testimonial’ interviews of select participants
between June 2, 3, and 4, 2011, and all participants should remain
available for those dates in the Seattle area, as well.
Thanks so much,
kontent partners casting
206.310.3099 cell
www.kontentpartners.com
Reply to: If interested, potential participants should contact Diana Lopez or Michael Bini
Diana Lopez: diana@kontentpartners.com
Michael Bini michael@kontentpartners.com
Source: Performers Callboard
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Female for Chelan/Wenatchee Tourism commercial
Seeking: Female (22 to 35) Very attractive/Bikini body
For: Comcast Spotlight/Seattle production/Client: Wenatchee Valley Tourism
Experience: Personable, fun, and comfortable in swimsuit
When/Where: Late April/Early May - Location TBD
Pay: TBD
Please contact: Marcello Mottola/Producer
Marcello Mottola
Senior Producer
Comcast Spotlight - Northwest Creative Department
18 W Mercer St., Ste 100
Seattle, WA 98119
206.270.4735
Reply to: Please email pic/headsot. Include swimsuit pic preferably
Source: Performers Callboard
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Feature-Length Indie Film Seeks Extras for Fake Protest
A.K. Films is looking for extras of all ages to appear in a mock protest scene in their feature-length independent film, "The Pony Man." The scene will be shot on Sunday, April 10th, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM in a Seattle city park (for specific location information, please RSVP). All actors/extras will be given picket signs, and will appear either marching or standing in the background. Children are welcome so long as they have adult supervision. No special requirements for attire/costume.
The Pony Man is a feature-length independent film that will be released in late 2011 / early 2012, and distributed nationwide. A synopsis follows:
His job:
outsourced. His home: commandeered by his couch-potato daughter. But Ed
Heller's not losing hope. Inspired by a homeless street clown, Ed's
decided to reinvent himself. With a Polaroid camera slung around his
neck and a pony at his side, Ed's going door to door. Will Seattle put
out the welcome mat? (coming to a theater near you in early 2012)
Reply to: Interested parties should contact producer Dave McCaul at mccauliflower@hotmail.com.
Source: Performers Callboard
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Casting for student produced music video
I'm a student at Ballard High School, in Advanced Video Production. My group and I are producing a music video for the song "Bite My Lips" by the local Seattle band BOAT, and we need a male actor, about 18-20 years old, to star in the video. We are shooting in Old Ballard (Seattle) this coming Saturday the 9th, all day. No pay, but this will be entered in student film festivals, and the band is going to use it for their own promotional purposes as well. Not much experience necessary, just be able to take direction! Thanks!
Reply to: Please send your headshot to e.olaughlin@yahoo.com.
Source: Performers Callboard
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Actors/Models Needed For Commercial Shoot
We are shooting a commercial THIS WEEK for a major client. The commercial will play in retail stores, online, and possibly on television. The concept revolves around the growth of a technology startup company.
All of the roles are non-speaking, as the story will be told visually through a mix of live-action and stop-motion.
LEAD ACTOR/MODEL (Male)— 30's and 40's, white, hipster— to play a startup founder. Intellectual, professional, but alternative as well. Beards, scruff, tatoos, piercings, all acceptable.
SUPPORTING ACTORS/MODELS (Male & Female) — late 20's, 30's, all shapes, sizes, colors to play other roles in the startup.
SUPPORTING ACTORS/MODELS (Male)— late 40's, 50's, 60's, to play financiers/investors.
This is a paid gig— compensation includes a day rate, copy, credit, and meals.
*Non-actors/models are encouraged to submit, however please include a brief paragraph about who you are and why you think you would make a good fit for this project.
Reply to: Please send your headshots/photos, resume, and your phone number to casting (at) lanmanmedia (dot) com . ALSO include any conflicts you may have on Wednesday (April 6th) through Friday (April 8th). If you have any questions please feel free to send them our way.
Source: Craigslist
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