FILM & TVINDEPENDENT FEATURE FILM
Shooting independent feature film this July in Albany and Manhattan. Looking for--Three strong men and Three strong women: mid- to late 20s, for this thoughtful comedy about people relating, communicating, swimming, dancing, and eating. All ethnic types encouraged; Irish women in particular. Other roles available. Some nudity. No pay. Deferred payment will be arranged. Food and transportation provided, and a copy of the film at the end of post production. Send pix & resumes by May 24 to Brothers Productions, 424 E. 14 St., Suite 4E, NYC 10009. NON-SAG PERFORMERS.
"VALENTINE'S DAY"
"Valentine's Day," a short film shooting last week of May. Looking for: Caucasian female: attractive, heavy-set, 20-30; Italian male: attractive, 20-30. No pay, but meals and videocopy will be provided. Send pix & resumes to 518 Productions, 197 Penn St., #2, Brooklyn, NY 11211-8105, Attn: A. Velez. NON-UNION PERFORMERS.
"LIFE 101 DA REAL SKOOL," INDIE FEATURE
Seeking actors for an independent feature low-budget film, "Life 101 da real skool," to be shot on-location in Massachusetts (late May/June). No pay but screen credits and tapes. Food, transportation, and accommodations to be provided for. Seeking three female leads--Lisa, Takiah, and Chrystal: some African-American sisters with a whole lot of hip-hop flavor, 16-18 age range (will consider a little older and if you are pleasingly plump it's definitely a plus, blonde hair a plus, Mary J. Blidge type), rappers encouraged to contact them. Also seeking males--Kyle: good-looking teen, 17-19 age range; B.K.: rapper, Biggy Smalls type (comedic talent helpful but not required), age range 16-19; Wild man and Wild woman: over-the-top wired actors; White or Hispanic: age range early to mid-20s; rapper Yo-Yo look-alike needed. Non-SAG production. Send resumes, headshots, tapes, etc., ASAP to da real skool Productions, B. Smith, 24 Taylor St., #210, Springfield, MA 01103. Telephone (413) 733-3416. Also still seeking to fill key crew positions; fax (413) 737-5446 resumes and/or call. NON-SAG PERFORMERS.
SAG, "UNITED NATIONS" TYPES
Grant Wilfley Casting is looking for actors of all ages who can portray "United Nations" types from all over the world. Especially looking for those with their own ethnic wardrobe (i.e. India: saris or turbans, Japan: kimonos, etc.). Mail pix & resumes ASAP to Grant Wilfley Casting, 60 Madison Ave., #1027, NYC 10010, Attn: United Nations. Mark in bold letters on resume the country and the ethnic wardrobe you have. SAG PERFORMERS.
CABLE PILOT
Seeking actors (male and female) to perform reality-based monologues for a pilot show to air on cable. All types welcome. No pay, but expenses will be covered, and tape provided. Send pix & resumes to Charles Mazarakes, PO Box 222, Harrison, NY 10528.
EXERCISE VIDEO
5/13 from 9:30AM-2:30PM at 300 W. 56 St., 2nd fl., NYC.
Seeking--Athletic females: trim, with charisma, poise, and stamina needed for exercise video. Experience with exercise routines and simple choreography a must. An open call will be held on Mon. May 13 from 9:30AM-2:30PM at 300 W. 56 St., 2nd fl., NYC. Bring workout apparel for video test. Pay involved. Jeffrey Simmons, contact person.
"MANIFEST DESTINY"
Seeking--Five women: 45-65, all races, to play Nuns in an independent feature film, "Manifest Destiny." No pay. Call A.C. Elliott at (212) 539-1823. NON-UNION PERFORMERS.
INDEPENDENT SHORT
Experienced actors are needed for an independent short film. Six principal parts--Young man and Woman: both 18-22; Middle-aged man and Woman: both 35-39; Old man and Woman: both 69-72. Playing the same couple in three time periods. Possible pay. Send pix & resumes to Michael Brashinsky, Illegal Alien Films, 137 W. 75 St., Suite 1F, NYC 10023. NON-SAG PERFORMERS.
"MACBETH"
28th Street Playhouse Productions is currently seeking--African-American male and Female actors, for a production of "Macbeth." Non-union. No pay. No nudity. Contact Christopher Morley at (212) 213-5464. Have a one-minute Shakespearean monologue prepared. NON-UNION PERFORMERS.
"ARRESTING GENA"
Feature film, "Arresting Gena," is seeking--Gena: 16, Caucasian, mother recently hospitalized, father long gone, bored with friends, restless. Even though at times self-conscious, she has the backbone to take chances and realize her potential. She is not afraid of confrontation, but is not blind to danger either. SAG Low Budget Contract. Good Machine, exec. prod'r; Margot Bridger, prod'r; Hannah Weyer, writer/dir.; Laura Rosenthal and Ali Farrell, casting. Shoots in New York in June. Send pix & resumes to "Arresting Gena," c/o ICY Films, Fl. 3, 940 8th Ave., NYC 10019. SAG/NON-SAG PERFORMERS.
PLAN B CINEMA, POL. SHORT
Plan B Cinema is casting for a 35mm political short shooting late June, seeking--Elderly African-American woman: 65 plus; Little girl: black, Latina or South Asian, 6-11; White male: 50 plus; Two typical male hip-hop teenagers: any race; Studious black male: 18-23; Indian/Pakistani male; Native American male/female: 35 plus. No pay available. Also seeking extras. Open call Sat. May 11 from 2-5PM. Call (212) 388-7920 for information.
YOUNG PEOPLE, EDUC. VIDEO
5/11 from 11AM-4PM at Harlequin Studios, 203 W. 46 St., NYC.
YBS Productions is casting for a non-union urban multicultural educational video, young people between the ages of 12-19. Pay available for principals. All ethnicities welcome. No experience necessary, but definitely helpful. Casting session will be held on Sat. May 11 from 11AM-4PM at Harlequin Studios, 203 W. 46 St., NYC. NON-UNION PERFORMERS.
"THE BOATMAN OF CENTRAL PARK"
Independent feature, "The Boatman of Central Park," is casting--Old Man: eccentric and narcoleptic, weathered with a heart of gold; Stan: 35-45, rough-around-the-edges, a jaded manager type; Sara & Ned: East Indian immigrants; Sara: 18-27, feminine yet strong-willed, attractive; Ned: 17-22, her younger brother, intelligent, skinny and small but courageous. Need bit players as well. Deferred payment. SAG Modified Low Budget Contract (approval pending). SAG/non-SAG performers. Send pix and information ASAP to Boatman Productions, 70A Greenwich Ave., #266, NYC 10011, or email T. Harader at "boatman spacelab.net". SAG/NON-SAG PERFORMERS.
INDEPENDENT SHORT, FEMALE LEAD
Independent short, "Black Clothes of Summer," seeks--Female lead: 60s-70s, to play a willful individual who saves a teenage girl from a fate she herself had accepted, the isolation of suburbia. One- to two-day shoot in June. No pay, but food, transportation, and tape provided. Send pix & resumes to director--Sarah Dunham, 143 Ludlow St., #13, NYC 10002. NON-UNION PERFORMERS.
NON-SAG INDIE 35MM FEATURE
5/10 from 7:30-10PM at 304 Hudson St., 6th fl., NYC.
Non-SAG independent 35mm feature film is holding a casting call for two roles--Henry: 45-50, handsome white male, reserved southern gay father; Roland: 45-50, handsome black male, charming, artsy companion. Audition will be held on Fri. May 10 from 7:30-10PM at 304 Hudson St., 6th fl., NYC. No early arrivals. If unable to attend send headshot to same address, Attn: J. McNair. Deferred pay. NON-SAG PERFORMERS.
"EAST VILLAGE," CYBERSOAP
5/9 from 2-6PM at Marinex Multimedia, 110 Greene St., Suite 800, NYC.
Seeking--Woman: aged 18-23, for "The East Village," a cybersoap opera featured on CNN, NBC, ABC, Entertainment Weekly, and ET. Should have short-medium length dark hair, beautiful. Also looking for diverse characters, male and female, 18-25. Don't be square, shy, or boring. Must be reliable. Come to Marinex Multimedia on Thurs. May 9 from 2-6PM. 110 Greene St., Suite 800, NYC. Do not mail headshot. No pay.
"ST. ANDREW'S GIRLS"
"St. Andrew's Girls," a dark comedy micro-budget feature (July). Four female leads (18-25)--Jessica: savvy nymphomaniac; Veronica: cold Asian "Princess"; Althea: flaky Gothic vampiress; Jennifer: innocence with attitude, believable as attractive high school students. Also casting--Caruthers: sleazy teacher; Vic & Laura: television reporters. Additional roles available. Andrew Warren, dir./prod'r. Deferred pay. No nudity. Send pix & resumes to Lincoln Films, #288, 1000 Oaks Drive, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716. New talent encouraged.
OPEN CALL, "REACH THE ROCK"
5/18 from 10AM-12noon, 12-2PM at P.S. 9, W. 84 St. between Amsterdam & Columbus Aves., NYC.
An open call for Universal Studios SAG feature film "Reach the Rock" will be held on Sat. May 18 from 10AM-2PM at P.S. 9, W. 84 St., between Amsterdam and Columbus Aves., NYC. SAG will be seen from 10AM-12noon, non-SAG will be seen from 12noon-2PM. Looking for the next Johnny Depp. Actor to play 19-year-old Lead in a new John Hughes production. Must be able to play small town USA. Good looking but with more going on than just looks. The film shoots in Chicago starting in August. Bring a recent (non-returnable) picture and resume (if you have one). Also seeking Actress to play 19-year-old rich girl from a small town, whe is a sophomore in college, sexy, spoiled, head strong, beautiful but not glamorous, the next Winona Ryder. SAG/NON-SAG PERFORMERS.
CO-HOST, TALK SHOW
Co-host needed for "Star Trek"-oriented talk show, to appear on public access this summer. Must be available two weekends per month. No pay. Serious inquiries only. Call Ari P.F. Everett (718) 273-5276 to schedule an audition.
SHORT FILM FROM FEAST OR FAMINE
Short film from Feast or Famine Filmworks is seeking the following roles--Cortland: early 40s, Australian, slick television executive; Deanna: mid-30s, program advisor; Jason: 40s-50s, has-been talk show host; Helena: 20s, over-zealous producer; Mason: 60s, communications mogul. Also seeking show guests--Lucinda: 20s; Cole: 20s; Francine: 50s; Dwayne: 50s. No pay. Feast or Famine Filmworks. SAG contract possible. Send pix & resumes to "Dead Air", 40 Waterside Plaza, #1H, NYC 10010. SAG/NON-SAG PERFORMERS.
"WHAT'S YOUR SIGN?"
Casting feature film "What's Your Sign?" for the New Ideas Productions/Siren Films LLC production company. Dominick J. Daniels, prod'r; Jack Gindi, dir./writer; Elsie Stark/Stark Naked Productions, casting dir. Start date is June 8 for an NYC shoot. SAG Limited Exhibition contract. Non-SAG will be paid also. "What's Your Sign?" is a light romantic comedy about the horrors and rewards of dating in the '90s. Submissions should be mailed or dropped off to Stark Naked Productions, Attn: Elsie Stark, 39 W. 19 St., 12th fl., NYC 10011. Deadline is May 15 at 3PM. Character breakdown--Linda Barris: late 20s, attractive, accessible, quirky, has romantic notions of what love should be, aggressive when she needs to be, actress must have excellent comic timing; Freddie Larussa: late 20s, attractive, tall, hyper, a player, big-time ladies man, the girls love his good looks and Italian-American charm, a winning smile, good energy, comic timing; Shelly Murphy: 37 and painfully single, Linda's best friend, hysterically funny as she tries every method known to mankind to prevent aging, on a mission to find a man, she can be slightly overweight with a great character face that makes you fall in love with her; Mrs. Tunardo: 60s, Italian-American, passionate, wants her son to get married and settle down; Mrs. Barris: 60s, Linda's mother, fair haired, of Irish descent, strong-willed; Nick: early 30s, Mister Perfect, killer good looks, tall, has dazzled, swindled, must be familiar with the Italian language, he seems like a wolf in sheep's Armani; Mr. Larussa: late 50s, Freddie's father, imposing physique, macho, Italian-American; Mrs. Larussa: early 50s, Freddie's mother, petite, meek, troubled, somber, distraught at her crumbling life and marriage; Francois: late 30s, French, good-looking in that European, academic, mysterious way; Dave: 30-40s, head membership advisor at a trendy, ultramodern gym, a used car salesman. SAG/NON-SAG PERFORMERS.
FILIPINA-AMER. PERFORM. ARTISTS & ACTORS
Seeking Filipina/o-American performance artists and actors interested in working on a short, experimental independent film about identity to be shot late May, early June. All ages encouraged to apply. Food and transportation provided. No pay. Send pix & resumes to A. Villacorta, PO Box 357, Cooper Station, NYC 10276. NON-UNION PERF