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Last updated - June 30, 2009 This update includes the following information:
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CASTING CALL
Virginia filmmakers with 7 years LA experience casting for short film to be shot in Roanoke and New River Valley. "Boots" is a dry romantic comedy between a man and a cat that he happens to inherit as excess baggage from his recent live-in girlfriend. We are currently looking for talent for the following roles:
Paul - 30s - Not terribly handsome or ambitious. Think of the pizza delivery guy. Paul is the nice guy that just can't say no.
Melanie - 30s - The crazy cat lady in her 30s.
Cashier - Female anywhere between 20-50. We know, a pretty broad range.
Send an email stating your interest and experience to Joe at [ mailto:sleepingscreenwriter@gmail.com ]bootsfilm@gmail.com Please include a headshot/photo with your email. Our films have been picked up by festivals in the past and we have the same hopes for "Boots." We are open to work with actors at any level, so if your just starting out feel free to give us a shout as well.
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CASTING CALL
Casting VA is seeking talent for their latest project slated to start filming in late July.
Auditions will be held in Richmond.
Please: Only respond if you match the breakdowns.
To Set Up an appointment please call Senior Casting Director Henry Jaderlund at 757.813.4300
1. Female Caucasian - age range (40-55) 5’2" - 5’9" - thin frame - suburban trophy wife Housewife's looks
2. Male Caucasian - age range (40-55) 6’0" or taller - overweight MAFIOSO, THICK RUSSIAN ACCENT - FIGHTER TYPE --
3. Male open ethnicity Latino is a plus - age range (25-35) 5’9" or shorter - stocky athletic build works at Home Depot Garden section
4. Male open ethnicity male - age range (15-17) 5’9" or shorter - clean cut all American boy scout
5. Male open ethnicity - age range (20-25) 5’ 9"-6’5" - athletic build - clean cut. HYPER ACTIVE
For more info please check www.castingva.com
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EVENT
Looking for a cheap date for your summer love? How about a free show and free popcorn?
Project Resolution returns Sunday, June 28, 2009 at the Firehouse Theatre! The show starts at 7:00 p.m.
Project Resolution, presented by Yellow House, is the only place for filmmakers to show their work and get feedback from their audience. It's FREE to screen your work and FREE to attend the show.
The prompt this month is: SUMMER LOVIN’.
All filmmakers should bring their work to the Firehouse Theatre by 6:30 p.m. the night of the show to get their work into the lineup. We're first come, first serve and we do fill up! There's no prescreening or submission fee to any films we play. That's right, it's all FREE! We accept miniDV, DVD, and VHS.
Project Resolution
Sunday, June 28,2009
Firehouse Theatre
1609 W. Broad Street, Richmond
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EVENT
Hampton Roads' 48 Hour Film Project registration OPENS Monday June 22nd!
Hello friends and fellow filmmakers! The 48 Hour Film Project returns to Hampton Roads for 2009
during the weekend of August 7-9th. While we love and appreciate our fellow filmmakers in Richmond we think its time to show them how its really done! Grab your friends and start assembling your teams because this year will be better than ever!
What is the 48 Hour Film Project? In short, at 7PM Friday, August 7th, you and your team, along with other teams from Hampton Roads, receive a genre, the name of a prop, a line of dialogue, and a character. You have until 7PM on Sunday, August 9th to write, produce, edit, and complete a film that must use all of those elements. Its a gloriously exhausting weekend spent doing the thing you love with the people you want to work with!
Awards, prizes, and great accolades await! Participate and become a winner for our city then see your film go on to compete against entries from across the U.S. and around the world! Visit www.48hourfilm.com to learn more, watch past entries and winners, and to see what you can win!
The Wednesday after your amazing weekend, all qualifying completed entries will be screened in front of a large audience at the Naro Expanded Cinema in Norfolk's historic Ghent!
Go to www.48hourfilm.com/hamptonroads to register! Now Registration is limited.
Keith Flippen and Jeffrey Scot
City Producers - Hampton Roads
48 Hour Film Project
www.48hourfilm.com
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CASTING, CREW CALL
A famous production company based out of MD (571-292-6233 simrangillfilms@yahoo.com ) is getting ready to undertake its next project! "Come to my Window", a 25 minute short, will be shot this June/July and will be shown at top film festivals all over the globe.
Filming Dates: June 27, June 28, July 11, July 12, July 18, July 19
CREW
Looking for :-
- DP with HD Camera and Lighting Package
- Sound Recordist with top gear
- Editor with equipment and all tools.
- Graphic Designer
- Web Designer
- Background Composer
- Sound Editor
- Locations Manager
- Production Assistants
- Assistant Directors
- Behind-The-Scenes-Filmmaker
- Caterer
- Art Director
- Stills Photographer
There will be an audition in Tysons Corner, VA this Thursday in the evening AND another one this Sunday in Manassas, VA during the day.
CAST
We are currently seeking the following:
Priya- 23-25 year old Indian female, slim, attractive
Nicole- 22-24 year old American female, slim, attractive
Dad- 50-60 Indian Male
Mom- 50-60 Indian Female
Meenu- 24-29 year old Indian female, slim to medium, outgoing, attractive
Shalini- 18-23 year old Indian female, medium to large, goofy
Mr Chatterjee - Tabla Teacher
Professional Henna/Mehndi Artist
For consideration and an audition time slot, please forward you resume and headshots to simrangillfilms@yahoo.com. Please make sure to specify which day works better for you.
We are also looking for few locations in VA/MD:-
a) LARGE bedroom (preferably with balcony)
b) A Church - for 2 hrs
c) DVD Rental Store - for 2 hrs
d) CAB for 5 hrs
Call 571-292-6233 for more information regarding this project.
An award-winning script with Global Appeal. FOR In-film advertising, Sponsorship, Investments and Business Queries
> Emailsimrangillfilms@yahoo.com
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CASTING CALL
Casting call for Headshots and Resumes by E-mail
Small, low-budget independent feature filming in Fairfax, Virginia.
Title: The Only Real Fun in Life
Described as an extremely controversial, deeply philosophical, sexually charged, violent, dramatic, psychological thriller about a beautiful woman who falls in love with a fellow college student who she soon realizes is a maniacal serial killer.
Needed: 6-8 males to play college-aged students WHO ARE A BIT PSYCHOTIC, OBSESSED WITH VIOLENCE AND LOVE TO PLAY ROLL-PLAYING GAMES (e.g. Dungeons & Dragons). No cash pay, but a copy of the DVD and tickets to the premiere screening will be provided.
For more information, and/or to send a head shot and resume, please use this address:
Oldschoolassassin@yahoo.com
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EVENT
THE 48 HOUR FILM PROJECT – Richmond
There's still time to enter Richmond's 48 Hour Film Project.
July 17th - 19th, 2009
Filmmakers: Register your team today, while there's still space available!
The last 2 years, registration filled up several weeks before the kickoff....
http://www.48hourfilm.com/richmond
And mark your calendars for our upcoming Meet-N-Greet. This event is open to all.
Date: Tuesday, June 30th
Time: 5 - 7pm
Place: New York Deli - Carytown, 2920 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23221
Notes: Filmmakers: Come and meet your competition for this year's 48HFP. Also find cast and crew people to round out your team. If you have not yet registered for this year's competition, go to www.48hourfilm.com/richmond.
To all actors and crew: This is your opportunity to meet the Filmmakers of the Richmond 48 Hour Film Project! Come on out and get yourself on a team.
And Happy Hour Specials for everyone!
Ellie St. John
Richmond Producer
48 Hour Film Project
richmond@48hourfilm.com
http://www.48hourfilm.com/richmond
About the 48 Hour Film Project
Make a film in 48 Hours! The 48 Hour Film Project, the first and biggest of the timed film competitions, brings filmmaking teams together to make a movie from scratch — teams write, shoot, edit and score a short film — all in just 48 hours. This year the 48HFP will visit over 70 cities around the world, including yours!
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CASTING CALL
KaPaK Direct Talent is seeking submissions from union and non union talent for a full-length independent feature film entitled “The Fellowship”. The film, produced by Opening Act Productions, is a coming–of-age story about a fellowship of geeky gamer friends who set off on an adventure to a Lord of the Rings gaming convention. They find there is a little geek and hero in all of us. Principal photography is scheduled to begin August 10 through September 5 in the VA/MD/DC area.
Please email kapakdt.patricia@hotmail.com if you fit the specifications listed below and you want to audition. Please do not submit if you do not fit the description. Additional casting announcements for other character roles will be released soon!
In the SUBJECT LINE of your email put your NAME, AGE and CHARACTER NAME. I will reply back with the audition location, date, and time. This is a cold read audition. A parent or legal guardian MUSTattend the audition with anyone 18 or under.
RANDALL
Caucasian
Senior in high school
Fairly normal looking
A bit on the thin side
Age: 17-18
NATE
Any race/nationality
Senior in high school
Skinny little geek
Late bloomer
Uses inhaler
Unique look a plus
Age: 17-18
SQUIRRELLY
Any race/nationality
Senior in high school
Skinny little geek
Late bloomer
Glasses
Think “Chauncey Leopardi”
Age: 17-18
JOE
Caucasian
Senior in high school
Cool kid and well dressed
Lettermen jacket
Leader of the pack
Age: 17-19
ANDY
Any race/nationality
Junior or Senior in high school
Cool kid
Well dressed-lettermen jacket
Follows Joe
Very muscular
Age: 16-19
CARL
Any race/nationality
Junior or Senior in high school
Cool kid
Well dressed-lettermen jacket
Follows Joe
Wide-receiver type
Age: 16-19
GOLLUM KID (Thad)
Any race/nationality
Junior or Senior in high school
Small build
Geek
Pasty
Age: 16-19
LUCIAN
Any race/nationality
Junior or Senior in high school
Cool kid
Well dressed-lettermen jacket
Age: 16-19
STACEY
Caucasian or African American female
Senior in high school
Gothic
Wears heavy Gothic-style makeup
Age: 17
Patricia
KaPaK Direct Talent-Casting
Kapakdt.patricia@hotmail.com
www.thefellowshipmovie.com
540-347-7505
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INTERNSHIP
Greetings,
I am doing some research...for a collegiate media production intern in the Tidewater region to assist in filming and/or editing a .60 sec piece for a nonprofit agency. A small compensation will be provided for your services.
Please email: shanalowery@hotmail.com
Also, if you have an online link to samples of your work and a resume send it over! Thanks!!!
Shana Lowery
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INTERNSHIP
TwoMeter Studios has several opportunities for interns to be involved in the production of two feature films currently in production in the DC area this Summer and Fall, 2009. Interns will be involved in all phases of production and will be included in the credits for films worked on. We need skilled and unskilled people to work crew, production and support.
CONTACT: Joe Zito joe@twometer.com 391 601-5010
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CALL FOR ENTRIES
Student entries wanted for the Southern Appalachian International Film Festival!
SOAPIFF, located in Johnson City, Tennessee, strives to publicly recognize, promote and preserve the work of independent filmmakers and encourage film production and film culture in Southern Appalachia.
All filmmakers worldwide are invited to participate including film professionals, teachers, faculty, students both high school and college. All student filmmakers should enter our SOAPIFF – iTunes U Audience Choice Award competition. All high school students as well as full and part time college students are eligible to compete.
For the 2009 Festival, SOAPIFF competition will accept short and feature films from professional and student filmmakers in the following categories:
>Cultural Minorities: Films emerging from or about cultural minorities in any country.
>.Appalachian: Films that are a product of Appalachia, Appalachian filmmakers, or films with subject matter that emerges from the culture, individuals, geographic area, and history of Appalachia.
>Gender Subjects: Films that deal with the perspectives of the female or male experience, as well as films about gender orientation, bisexual, lesbian, gay, trans-gender themes, issues and influence.
Documentaries: Non-fiction subjects, nature, environmental.
>Animation: Films that primarily employ motion graphic or stop motion technique in the image.
>Children: Family friendly films directed toward children, entertainment for immature audiences, films for or by children, no adult content or adult language, violence or gore. Made by children 14 and younger.
>Features: All fictional films that run more than 45 minutes. Features and Shorts are accepted in all genres and subjects, including categories not listed.
>Horror: Films that provoke intense fear, dread, or dismay.
Art: Films exploring non-traditional approaches to form, narrative, and presentation, audio or cinematic technique.
Environmental: Feature, documentary or short films that deal with the issues that impact of man’s footprint on earth.
For more information, contact Mark Compton at markcompton@soapiff.com.
Phone: (423) 743-7627
www.soapiff.com
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CLASS
University of Richmond
School of Continuing Studies
Presents
“Hollywood Movies Made in Virginia”
Learn about the history of Hollywood movies and TV shows filmed in Virginia over the last quarter of a century in this educational and entertaining classroom power point presentation. Learn about the movie scenes filmed at U of R. Gain knowledge about the art of the filmmaking process. Receive a fascinating insider’s look into how certain scenes were created from some of over forty Hollywood movies and TV shows filmed in the Richmond area, including: Evan Almighty, Cold Mountain, The Contender, Commander in Chief (ABC series pilot), The Jackal, Hearts in Atlantis, Hannibal, First Kid, Gore Vidal’s Lincoln and other major Hollywood movies filmed around the state.
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
CRN: FLM309.01
Fee :$29
Instructor: Helene Wagner, Owner/Program Director of Virginia Film Tours
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CLASSES
Millwood School Summer Programs 2009
Millwood School Summer Programs is proud to present a fantastic slate of courses for rising K-8th students this summer.
Film Camp: Back to One
Enrollment: 6th-8th
Dates: Sessions III & IV: July 20-31
(This is a two week course.)
Instructor: Diane Lang, Tin Roof Films
Have you ever wanted to make your own movie? Film Camp gives students the knowledge and experience to begin their journey in filmmaking. Taught by instructors who have worked on feature films, national commercials, and with Spielberg, Disney, Tyler Perry, PBS and more, students learn how to script, direct produce, cast, light and shoot their own short film. By the end of the two week session, participants will have the tools to express their creativity on the big screen. For them, movies will never be the same. All they need is… “Action!” (Check out the video about film camp: www.tinrooffilms.com )
Broadway—Under Construction!
Enrollment: 1st-8th
(To be grouped by age.)
Dates: Session I & II: July 6-17
(This is a two week course.)
Instructors: Flynn Cross Cowling
Melanie Nan, Millwood School
Through fun and intensive musical theater workshops, students will create a musical theater performance from the ground up! Working with a writing coach, they will create an original performance and bring it to life as actors, singers and dancers! Students will learn basic acting skills, movement for actors, voice, stage & costume design, plus so much more! This program is designed for beginner to intermediate levels. Family and friends are invited to the final performance! (Flynn has been an Adjunct Faculty member with Virginia Commonwealth University. She is the former Lead Dance Teacher for the Henrico Center for the Arts. Flynn has served as an Adjudicator for the Governor’s School for the Visual and Performing Arts and Appomattox Regional Governor’s School.)
For more information visit www.millwoodschool.orG
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ORGANIZATION
What's the D.C. Film Alliance?
The D.C. Film Alliance serves as a bridge between the myriad of media arts organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. This includes film festivals, screening venues, and member organizations that serve media arts professionals.
From their site, www.dcfilm.org, check out the DC Shorts Film Festival that takes place annually in September.
Find out how to meet other DC filmmakers by attending the DC Film Salon, a monthly "meet and greet".
See the DC Film Alliance Calendar to stay on top of what events are happening in the DC area.
Keep in touch with the Washington, DC metropolitan area D.C. Film Alliance!
http://www.dcfilm.org/
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CALL FOR ENTRIES
www.northervirginiafilmfestival.com
Beginning July 1, 2009, the Northern Virginia Film Festival, a division of Rainmaker Media Foundation, will accept submissions for its first annual filmmakers` competition. Winners will be announced on October 10, 2009.
Six Film Categories
Our Film Festival will consider submissions in any of these six categories, but please note that each film may be considered in only one genre:
•Feature
•Short
•Documentary
•Music Video
•Animation
•Experimental
All Ages Welcome
Our Film Festival welcomes submissions from any genre in any one of the following categories:
•Youth The film’s writer, director and editor must all be under 13 years of age.
•Student The film’s writer, director and editor must all be under 21 years of age.
•General The film’s writer, director or editor was over 21 years of age at completion of final editing.
Affordable Fees, Priceless Exposure
Our Film Festival wants to encourage participation from as many filmmakers as possible. The submission fees and deadlines are:
Standard Deadline: August 1, 2009 $25 (USD)
Final Deadline: September 9, 2009 $50 (USD)
Panel of Judges Includes:
•Karen Hall, multiple Emmy®-nominated writer, producer and show runner for television series including M*A*S*H, Hill Street Blues, and Judging Amy.
•Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author of 25 novels including The Bone Collector and Roadside Crosses.
•John Gilstrap, New York Times bestselling author and screenwriter.
•Patrick Barney, Film Critic.
•Rick Seyford, creator of the film program at the Commonwealth of Virginia Governor’s School for the Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts.
Phone 703-451-1143
Fax: 703-490-5011
Festival Director: John Gilstrap
Email: novafilmfest@gmail.com
Submission mailing address: John Gilstrap, Executive Director
Northern Virginia Film Festival
12758 Lavender Keep Circle
Fairfax, VA 22033 USA
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CASTING CALL
Washington, DC Metro Area Feature Film(SAG INDIE Ultra Low Budget Union and Non-Union) MCMFILMS is accepting submissions from metro Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD talent for: "DISMAL CREEK" a feature film.
All Roles will be compensated.
Overview: MCMFILMS in Washington, D.C. is producing a thriller/horror film in the tradition of Wolf Creek and The Missing, about six friends who go camping in the Appalachian Mountains never to return. Please submit a H/R to:
Note: If you have submitted for this project in the past, please do not re-submit. Additionally you must be in good to excellent condition as the roles will require a great deal of hiking, running and some tumbling and climbing. Female characters must be comfortable with partially nudity, which will shot in a tasteful and professional manner.
Cast Breakdown
The Hikers:
Sarah: 21-26. Cool, Bossy and Striking presence< /div>
Gina: 21-26. Focused, Lawyer type, Beautiful.
Page: 21-2 6 Free spirt, Ethnic beauty, brave heart
Vivian: 21-26 Bold, fearless and Classic
Randy: 21-26 Frat boy looks, aloof, self centered.
Mark: 21-26 Frat boy looks, worrier and clownish.
Ranger Bill: 38-45, Seasoned Ranger, Kevin Costner type.
Ranger Joey: 28-32, Nerdy, Nice looking, "green-horn" type
Agent Sanchez: 30-35, Male or Female F.B.I. Athletic, 5'6-5'11
Agent Roberts: 30-35, Male, Seasoned, 5 10"-6ft William Peterson Type.
Additional Roles: F.B.I. Agents, State Police Officers 30-45 yrs old
Shooting is currently scheduled for Summer/Fall 2009 in the Washington, DC area. To be considered for an audition, please send a headshot and resume to:
MCMFILMS
attn: Michael Merino
P.O. Box 59244
Potomac, Maryland
20859
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