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POSTED 08/19/10

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 extra 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

POSTED 08/19/10

We are looking for 5 - 10 extras to be bar patrons on Monday August 23.

We need people of all different looks but there are three featured extra roles - descriptions below.

There is some compensation available.

Please email a head shot or recent photo to: brainboxcasting@yahoo.com.

Roles available:
- Bar Patrons - any look or age
- 2 to 3 large or burly men
- Small woman - a very petite older woman

Featured Extra Casting:

- must be able to pull off physical comedy

- 2 men to play intoxicated bar patrons

POSTED 08/17/10

Howard University graduate film student holding auditions for the remake of a scene from the 1954 film, "On The Waterfront"

Casting for the following characters:

Charley Malloy: (African American) early/late 30's, smooth, handsome, well educated lawyer, politician persona although he's a mobster

Edie Doyle: (African American) early 20's, young, sensitive, naive, educated 

Pop Doyle: (African American) late 40's/early 50's, tough, worked outdoors all of his life

Father Vincent (African American) early/mid 40's, tough, fast talking, chain smoking priest

Terry Malloy: (African American) mid/late 20's, athletic

Johnny Friendly: (African American) mid/late 30's, head mobster, sinister

Kayo Nolan: (any nationality) late 30's/early 40's, stocky, smart mouth, worked outdoors all of his life

This production will be very intense and will require a strong commitment and dedication to the project. The production will not start until November, but attendance at weekly or bi weekly rehearsals is a must. This is a student project on a small budget and therefore is unpaid.  However, meals will be provided as well as a copy of the finished product.  

Auditions will be held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Library, room A 10, in Washington DC on Saturday August 21, 2010, from 2 pm to 5 pm.  If you are interested please email your resume, head shot and the time you would like to come for the audition to Wysfilms@gmail.com.  

POSTED 08/17/10

Seeking extremely personable, outgoing ACTORS or STAND-UP COMICS for bus tour of DC TV and movie locations. Each tour shift is approximately 3.5 hours long, mostly on Saturdays. TV theme song singing a must! (We do not require great singing voices!) If hired, individual must obtain tour guide license. $90 per tour shift.

Email resume in body of email (DO NOT ATTACH). Email headshot (CAN BE ATTACHED) and any video links to samples of your work are a plus!

Email Kathy at dcinfo@onlocationtours.com

For company info, go to: http://www.screentours.com/tour.php/dc/

POSTED 08/17/10

Kangas Kahn Films is casting its new film “The Garden of Hedon” to be shot over 14 days in November 2010(exact dates to be determined). The film will be non-union but main roles will be paid. All roles will be provided with meals and credit.

Auditions will be held on Sunday August 22nd from 10am-5pm at:

The Image Plant

65 Old Solomons Island Road

Suite 104

Annapolis, Maryland 21401

Full details for the roles available in GOH can be found at:

POSTED 08/17/10

Now Casting Reality Competition for Actors

CASTING: June 1, 2010, 12:00 PM (EST)-September 30, 2010, 12:00 PM (EST)

GENDER:  Female and Male

AGE: 18-30

Audition America, developed by Cync Entertainment, gives aspiring and accomplished actors the chance to compete for the title of "America's Favorite New Actor" and to earn a supporting role in a feature film.

We're seeking 10 males and 10 females, ages 18 to 30 of any ethnicity, to take part in our acting competition.

Contestants will be selected by our panel of judges, some of whom cast for television shows like USA Network's Burn Notice, Lifetime/ABC's Army Wives, and CBS's CSI: Miami and cast movies such as "The Notebook," "Confessions of a Shopaholic," "The New Daughter,"

"Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" and more. Details available at www.AuditionAmerica.TV.

Please visit www.AuditionAmerica.TV to submit a video monologue for review. Contact casting@cyncentertainment.com with questions.

POSTED 08/11/10

Commercial Audition Caucasian ... overweight, heavy set...not obese woman

look like 35-45 years old

Thursday August 12

2 PM Baltimore

Please email picture and resume to sarevaracher@aol.com

$$

Shoot date To Be Determined

This will be speaking testimonial real people look and read.

please write caucasian/HS in subject line

include phone number, full name and phone number in body of email.

I cannot answer every email. I will contact you if my client thinks you are right for the role.

Only apply if you are available to audition.

POSTED 08/11/10

Potomac Talking Books is auditioning for narrators to record audio books.

Specifically,we are looking for actors and voice talent with a strong command or comfort level with a variety of Asian,African and Eastern European languages.

Fluency is not a prerequisite. However, the actors must speak unaccented English.

We are also looking for native male and female British voice talents.

Please prepare a two minute CD ( no computer files please)

containing two minutes of fiction and two minutes of non-fiction narration.

Contemporary pieces,please.

the fiction must have three to four characters and one MUST be of the opposite sex.

This demo does NOT need to contain any samples of the language you are working with. Simply indicate the language on the mailing envelope or CD.

Please mail your CD demo to:

Potomac Talking Books Inc.

Gregory Gorton

Director of Narrator Recruitment

4940 Hampden Lane Suite 300

Bethesda,Md. 20814

POSTED 08/11/10

American University is holding open auditions for a graduate thesis film!

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.

Production: 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 nationality), 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 comfortable with closed-mouth kissing on-screen.

DAVID (22-27, any nationality), 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 nationality), charming, sweet and loyal, her big puppy dog eyes complete the girl-next-door allure. Juliette holds the key to pulling John out of his destitute situation. Actress must be comfortable with closed-mouth kissing on-screen.

KATHY (20-25, any nationality), 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. Actor/Actress must come prepared with a 2-minute monologue to illustrate range of emotion. Also, note roles you are interested in auditioning for. Asides from the script will be emailed for a read-through during the casting session.

POSTED 08/11/10

Carlyn Davis Casting is seeking SAG 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.

POSTED 08/11/10

FAMU Academe of Film and Television Graduate Student is casting a feature thesis film.

We need:

Tesfai—an east african taxi driver, male, mid-50’s.  Tesfai is an optimistic spirit with a deep sense of humor but is going through a hard period when he realizes he must let go of his past life and allow someone new into his life.

Emmanuel—mixed-race, male, must play age 17.  Emmanuel, Tesfai’s son, is in his last year of high-school.  He is attractive but his frustrated manner turns off potential dates.  His struggle is to accept his father’s imperfections.

Faven—mixed-race, female, must play age 15.  Faven is a socially adjusted teenager falling love for the first-time.  Her ability to be open with her feelings contrasts her father’s and brother’s tendencies to close themselves off.

Roles are paid.  You do not need acting experience to try out for this film.

Please email photo, contact info, and a brief introduction (name, age, occupation or interests) and TWO preferred audition appointment times to anywhereelsefilm@gmail.com

Synopsis:

Tesfai lives alone in his studio apartment in Washington D.C, and drives a taxi for a living.  His ex-wife is away on her honeymoon, and he is responsible for checking up on his two teenage children, something he loves to do.  But they are growing up and less in need of him. When Sofia, an immigrant from Eastern Europe, arrives to rent a room in his children’s house he is forced to see himself as an appendage to his ex-wife’s life and he struggles with whether to allow someone new into his life, or keep hiding in his safe but isolated existence.

Casting call will be Saturday, August 14 from 10am-5pm in 15 minute increments.  By appointment ONLY.  

Casting location is:

Sankofa Books and Video

2714 Georgia Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20001

Closest metro is Georgia Ave-Petworth.

Callbacks will be on Sunday. 

POSTED 08/11/10

Casting Call for the Baltimore Area

The Serpent’s Tongue is a full length independent low-budget horror movie by Bad Lemon Productions. 

Simone is a beautiful but shy girl who is devastated when her father is killed in an accident.  The only person who keeps Simone from a catatonic depression is her best friend, Star, a pretty goth girl with a sharp sarcastic wit.  When Simone discovers a family heirloom necklace in an old chest it reveals her father’s true heritage.  She is shocked to discover she is a descendant of a Sultan of the Ottoman Empire whose death was a murder rooted in black magic.  Simone is seduced by the demon of the necklace who promises that her father can be restored to her.  When Simone realizes the price for her father’s return includes betrayal and murder, the choices of right versus wrong and good versus evil are not as clear as they once were.

For more information and to register for the Auditions please go to our website www.badlemonproductions.com

CASTING:

ALL PRINCIPAL ROLES ARE PAID ON LO/DEFERRED BASIS.  Transportation and Lodging will be considered for anyone chosen for a role that does not live local to the Baltimore area.

Unless otherwise stated all ethnicities will be considered for any role.

Simone (Principal Character):  18-25. A beautiful but shy girl who is devastated by the tragic death of her father.  She is looking for anything to bring hope and meaning back to her life.  Looking for someone with dark hair and the appearance of a Mediterranean heritage.  Nudity required.

Star (Principal Character):  18-25. A pretty girl who hides her insecurities behind a sharp wit and tomboyish persona.  Secretly in love with her best friend, Simone, she will do anything necessary to help her friend.  Nudity Required.

ALL SUPPORTING ROLES ARE PAID ON LO/NO/DEFERRED BASIS.

Nesherek (Supporting Role):   25-35.  Exotic and beautiful, she is a wife of the Sultan Abdulaziz and the manifest form of the demon Lilith. No price seems too high for what she offers.  Belly dancing experience required.  Nudity Required.

Dr. Yilmaz (Supporting Role):  40-45.  Intelligent and attractive professor of Turkish history.  Tortured by his inability to control the inner demon that caused him to lose his wife and daughter, he sees helping Simone and Star as his last chance for redemption.  Does not need to be Turkish but should have Mediterranean look that could pass for Turkish.

Jake (Supporting Role):  18-25. Muscular and athletic.  He is a bad boy who does not take no for an answer.  His friends envy the confidence with girls he has that they lack but there is a barely contained violence threatening to break loose at any time.

Joey (Supporting Role):  18-25. A member of Jake’s group of high school friends, he is the obvious virgin and the butt of the majority of their jokes.  Nudity Required.

Barry (Supporting Role):  18-25. Not quite as muscular or athletic as Jake.  He tries to emulate Jake but suffers from very low self esteem.  Behind the confident manner he tries to present, he can’t get rid of the feeling that everyone is laughing at him.

Monica (Supporting Role):  18-25. A pretty and popular high school student, she is Barry’s girlfriend but makes no secret that she has little respect for him and will not sleep with him.  She enjoys her ability to manipulate Barry and enjoys seeing how much she can get away with without Barry knowing.  Nudity Required.

Tad (Supporting Role):  18-25. Always appears that he is a little stoned.  One of Jake’s friends, he is the only one who does not want to be Jake.  He is laid back and could care less what anyone else thinks about him. 

Jenny (Supporting Role):  18-25. Jenny is a pretty girl who is Monica’s best friend and Tad’s girlfriend.  She’s a bit of a tease who encourages Tad’s advances only to stop them before they get too far. 

Mrs. Sonmez (Supporting Role):  35-45. Simone’s recently widowed mother in her early 40’s is coping with the recent loss of her husband while trying to be strong for her daughter. 

Kizlar Agha (Supporting Role):  35-45.  The chief eunuch guard responsible for the safety of the Sultan and the harem.  He is the third most powerful man in the Ottoman Empire.  His physical stature is immense but is surpassed by his intelligence.  Ethnicity: African American.

Ajda (Supporting Role):  18-25.  An exotic and beautiful concubine in the Sultan’s harem, she is a daughter of Royal bloodlines who is attempting to win favor with the Sultan. 

Student (Supporting Role): 20-25. Attractive yet cold student having affair with Dr. Yilmaz.  Although she is attracted to him she has no patience or sympathy with a man she sees as weak.

POSTED 08/11/10

I am shooting a series of Web-based product reviews for a local small business.  I am looking for a diverse group of actors -any experience level.  Only non-union.  Actors will be compensated.  Please send head shot and cover letter to kellietcowan@yahoo.com.

POSTED 08/11/10

We may be making some new shows for a TV network starting out. We will be making new movies fast pace, a lot of improve style we need actors and crew that we know can keep up. Looking for character actors and crew that do not have big egos. This is non-union/no pay but you get copy/credit and a lot of networking with local actors and filmmakers.

JPNTFilms@aol.com
www.JPNTFilms.com

POSTED 08/11/10

MALE and FEMALE HOSTS with Chef/Culinary background!

Max Films in Lancaster PA is currently seeking Male and Female talent with extensive on-camera hosting background, who also have culinary expertise, or chef background.  Must be highly skilled on both fronts.  Non-union. Paid.  Audition and shoot will take place in Lancaster, PA.

Please email your headshot along with a description of your on-camera hosting background and culinary background in the body of the email to casting@maxfilms.com

**No phone calls please.

**National Acting Websites- you do not have permission to copy this posting.

POSTED 08/11/10

Brainbox Productions is looking for a charismatic person with bartending experience who is also interested in acting. This is for a short speaking role in a substance abuse program to help soldiers, in which we will discuss drink measurements. Please submit a headshot and reel to brainboxcasting@yahoo.com. If you don't have a reel, I can send you a script for you to read on camera.

POSTED 08/11/10

"Tight Rope" Casting Call

A Story Driven Productions short film

Synopsis: A young man recently released from jail returns to his life after a three month absence. Shunned by most of his friends, the only one who stands by him unconditionally is his cousin, Kevin.

Shoot date(s): Late September

Casting Dates: TBD

Casting Location: Arlington Independent Media, 2701-C Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209

Compensation: $50 transportation stipend for the project. All cast and crew will receive copy, meals, and credit. This short will be entered into local and regional contests.

Please send headshot and resume A.S.A.P. to: casting@storydrivenproductions.com

or TIGHT ROPE CASTING, Story Driven Productions, P.O. Box 343, Lorton, VA 22199

Parts:

Damien – Speaking – Bi-racial, any ethnicity, late teens – early 20s, a conflicted young man trying to find his way, has anger management issues, plays electric guitar. (Real proficiency not required). He’s athletic and smooth with the ladies, but not a player.

Kevin – Speaking – Caucasian – late teens, a good student, quiet most of the time, looks up to Damien but calls him out on dumb behavior when it’s over the top. Can’t tell whether he’s a skater, musician, or dancer, but he’s cool, calm, and collected. He’s a singer in a garage band and plans to major in music after high school. 

Brie – Speaking – Any ethnicity, late teens – 20, long hair, plays bass guitar, has a major infatuation with Damien. This no nonsense girl knows what she want out of life and knows how to get it. She’s got an above average I.Q., and knows how to have fun without getting in trouble.

James – Non-speaking – Any ethnicity, late teens – early 20s, short hair, plays the drums (minor proficiency desired, or the ability to learn basic drum beats), clean cut and upbeat, James can get along with anyone in any setting.

He’s the friend everyone wants to have around.

Car Wash Manager – Non Speaking – 40s, short hair, in charge type person.

She runs into danger in order to help others, but doesn’t stand for any shenanigans.

Officer Ramie – Speaking – Hispanic, Able to play 35 – 45 years old, youthful vibe, suburban police officer, an idealist who became a cop for all the right reasons. Sees people for who they are.

Please send headshot and resume A.S.A.P. to: casting@storydrivenproductions.com

POSTED 08/11/10

Looking for Dancers and Choreographers for new hip hop and R&B artist.

Looking a Choreographer that is interested in working with live shows for a new hip-hop and R&B artist.  Also looking for dancers male and female ages 18-25. This is a non-paid gig however provides alot of exposure and great opportunity for exposure at  live performances and also later to be apart of music video of the artist. If you are interested please contact Arlette Thomas-Fletcher at arlette29@comcast.net

POSTED 08/11/10

Laurel Mill Playhouse continues auditions for  The American Way     
 
By George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, authors of You Can’t Take it With You and The Man Who Came to Dinner produced by special arrangement with Dramatist Play Service, Inc.
 
Directed by Marie Sproul and Produced by Maureen Rogers
 

The Laurel Mill Playhouse is partnering with The Montpelier Mansion’s exhibition of The Smithsonian’s traveling exhibit, Between Fences. Final auditions are Tuesday, July 20th at 7pm will be held at Laurel Mill Playhouse, 508 Main Street, Laurel, MD. Please bring a headshot and resume to the auditions. Sides will be provided for a cold reading. No appointment necessary. Rehearsals will start in August and run through the end of September. The show runs October 1 through October 22nd. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and 2 Sundays at 2pm to be determined.

We will be looking for the following actors; 

3 or 4 men ages 20 and up

3 or 4 women ages 20 and up

4 teen boys ages 15 - 19

4 teen girls ages 15 - 19

For more information, please contact Maureen Rogers at 301-452-2557 or by email, maureencrogers@gmail.com

The American Way is an epic tale of the American immigrant experience in the early 1900’s. It covers 50 years of the life of Martin Gunther, a German immigrant, who sends for his wife and children so that they may enjoy the advantages of America. Martin discovers a land of opportunity and lives a successful life in America until the depression hits in the 1930’s when he loses everything. Through out his life he never falters from his faith in America, the land of freedom and hope.

No Pay

POSTED 07/15/10

CASTING NOTICE

Washington, DC Metro Area

Feature Film

(non-union)

Shadywood Road Productions is accepting submissions from metro Washington, DC talent for:

HAZE

A feature film by David Burkman

Overview:

On the heels of his award-winning Independent Film Channel hit, "Breaking Up With Maggie Moore," critically acclaimed director David Burkman (MFA, University of Southern California) is in Washington, D.C. to produce a sophisticated drama about brotherhood.  Based loosely on Euripedes’ The Bacchae, Haze tells the story of two brothers whose relationship is strained when one decides to pledge a fraternity and the other does not.

Note: This production is already underway. We are looking for additional actors to join us for the final leg of shooting.  

Cast Breakdown

Females, college aged

Males, college aged

Shooting is currently scheduled for July & August 2010 in the Washington, DC area.

To be considered for an audition, please send a photo and email to:    HAZEcasting@gmail.com

This film is non-union.    ONLY local DC/Baltimore area talent should submit.