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Eklund Casting Currently casting 3 projects and looking for New Talent: Most roles PAID (unless otherwise specified)... rates vary for each project/ role/project.
 Current Projects Include
Casting Currently: Short in Newburgh - Speaking roles (SAG-AFTRA & NON-UNION). Heidi Eklund Casting Ultra Low Budget Feature in New Paltz- Non Union Extras - Hudson Valley Casting Low Budget Feature in Kingston Area - (SAG-AFTRA & NON-UNION) Amy Hutchings Casting ALL PAID... rates vary for each project If you would like to submit for any of our current projects please fill out the appropriate form below: if you have filled out one of our registration forms recently (during 2024) for yourself or for your family then you are FINE and you do not need to
Individual adults submit here: https://forms.gle/Yu4crdDSmDofCJtm7 MINORS who work as individuals submit here: https://forms.gle/dAdMdCFrkvkKonhX8 Families who work together as a family submit here: https://forms.gle/tKxZ52bWNZxiABjg7 DID YOU KNOW THAT IF YOU FILL OUT OUR GOOGLE FORM YOU CAN USE THE RESPONSE EMAIL YOU RECEIVE TO UPDATE INFO? TRY IT BY FINDING THE LAST ONE YOU SUBMITTED search for google form and look for the one for our castings you can always resubmit too which is FINE and we can delete your old info and keep your new info Tips on being cast: 1. Fill out everything 2. Have up-to-date photos 3. make sure you have our emails in your contacts 4. Respond to our email requests immediately 5. Know that most work is an all day and evening commitment and this industry doesn't work around anyone's schedule  If you would like to submit for these projects please fill out the appropriate form below:
Families submit here: https://forms.gle/tKxZ52bWNZxiABjg7 Individuals submit here:https://forms.gle/Yu4crdDSmDofCJtm7
 Submit to be considered for a Promo Shoot for Undisclosed Reality Show! Criteria to be considered:
MEN TOO: standard manicure so your hands look great. Production will provide a $25 stipend to cover the manicure for those who book the job. To submit yourself for consideration, follow instructions:YOU MUST TAKE NEW SPECIFIC PHOTOS to be considered and UPLOAD THEM BY (no later than, no excuses) Wednesday August 14, 2024 by 10am. (We submit our selects to the client on Wednesday by the end of the day... so that's it and they make the final decision). WE RECOMMEND Taking the photos in the wardrobe we ask for above Photos should be UNCLUTTERED, you are the only one in the frame and you are the most featured part of the image in the frame
fill it out https://forms.gle/7dAQgip1p7Y4cLcf7 It would help us greatly if you did your labels like this: First Last_hands.jpeg First Last_face.jpeg First Last_full.jpeg or Heidi Eklund_Hands.jpeg HINT- you can relabel your files on any device... if you can't figure it out look it up on a search engine, you will find the answer. 7/23/2024 Undisclosed NEW YORK Beverage Company (Hudson Valley/ Capital Region/ Western CT locals)Read Now  Undisclosed Beverage Company
SHOOTING LOCATION... MILLERTON, NY Rate: $500 per day which includes 5 years of usage... Shoot dates are August 5th and/or 6th (not sure if everyone is needed both days). It is for a catalogue which will be online, there are NO MOVING IMAGES. (please use your own discretion about unions). Seeking: BEARDED MAN with DARK, tidy, LONGish, nicely styled beard. Over 35 years old. SEEKING: FUN FOLKS of ALL TYPES over 35 years old...We would like to see your TODAY photo... This is NOT high fashion... it is natural... everyday comfortable type of modeling... we are eager to find those who are happy to be themselves in a simple and positive way that matches the brand... show us YOU! The company is not going to be traveling folks from far... just finding 4 people who live nearby the regions mentioned who are photogenic and have the skill of connecting through the camera. Your styling, makeup, hair and wardrobe will be sourced from what you have, can do on your own - natural simple. Sweaters and fall-like clothing will be warn. Required Media: Headshot/Photo taken today (holding a mug in your right hand). Submit your (uncluttered) TODAY PHOTOS (taken by someone who isn't you and not through a mirror-with no hats, or glasses) and register here even if you have recently submitted for something else we need TODAY PHOTOS: https://forms.gle/e1y3p2eZ3mUeN74m7  We are sharing details as needed for auditions through email... [email protected]. or you can fill out registration form if you haven't already for this project. https://forms.gle/KBzub9GH7tLVvXpE7
Audition Selection Once we have your information, we will determine who we would like to see for auditions. We keep everyone's info for future projects as well. If you show up on our registration forms numerous times we keep the latest info... always good to submit the most up-to-date information and keep your file up-to-date **Not everyone will receive an audition invitation and it is best that if you don't hear from us that you respect that and that you don't check in to see. We are communicating with MANY people and we promise that we will reach out if we need to hear more from you.  HEIDI EKLUND/ Hudson Valley Casting
Assistant: Jada Hart 2024 - CASTING FAMILIES W/ KIDS 6-11 FOR LEGOLAND LEGOLAND ® New York Resort Park IN GOSHEN NY (must be local to Goshen, NY) AUDITION SUBMISSION DEADLINE JUNE 7, 2024 by 9AM (don't wait)! SKYFLYER (a gondola ride - high up) Please fill everything out completely... on our form below YOU MUST SUBMIT A VIDEO (read all the details before filling out the form which is all the way at the bottom)! WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We’re looking for families of all types. We are seeking all gender representations, ethnicities and abilities. ULTIMATELY we would love to find 1 family for our LEGOLAND ® New York Resort Park photoshoot. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ALERT There will be outdoor activities so our talent needs to be okay being in the SUN, chilly weather, able to walk around (or move around in wheelchair or other aid) easily. CHILDREN The ideal children for this shoot are just over 6 years old and under 11 years old and are under 58" tall. It is required for children to present their DOB. (For this casting, we are not seeking children under 5 years as working outside and need attention and focus). ONE DAY QUICK SHOOT ON JUNE 18, 2024. AT THIS TIME YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE ALL DAY, THERE ARE NO SCHEDULING WORK AROUNDS. (Even if a particular schedule is given, you must keep the entire day free in case of changes). CHILDREN Will need to obtain a Child Performer Work Permit as per NY State DOL... (do not do this ahead of time unless your child has already had their first permit). RATES Fees for adults $2750 which includes session fee + 5 years usage . Fees for children $2000 which includes session fee + 5 years usage. *please note that payment will be handled by invoice to the client (in this case the client is the ad agency). No travel fees, no talent agency fees. SUBMISSION SPECIFICS: SIMPLE VIDEO AUDITION Required to be considered. We are looking forward to your personality video submission letting us know how much LEGO® bricks and LEGO® products mean to you. Make sure it is done today and specifically for this project and in a LANDSCAPE FORMAT. Your photos should also be taken today. This is a GOSHEN NY local (self-report by your own car) project. VIRTUAL OPEN CALL DEADLINE: ONGOING but we will be evaluating auditions as soon as they are uploaded... do not wait. Fill out the form and submit your personality video audition (with the whole family) here: https://forms.gle/rY9LERv662zjqdot7 Do not repost this casting notice on other casting sites without permission. The only way to be considered is through this form. Copyright 2024 Hudson Valley Casting LLC LWS (Working Title) will be filming in JULY 2024 in the Hudson Valley region. Heidi K. Eklund (CSA) will be casting several speaking roles and looking for NY local talent. The project is SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget Project Agreement Speaking roles will be SAG-AFTRA UPA agreement $241 per day. NON - Speaking roles will be paid but the rate is not determined yet (somewhere from $100-150 per day). We are seeking talent for the following roles: 9. DEALER - a very intense drug dealer who puts his needs above all else. Tattoos (with releases) a plus. 1 Day of filming 10. DETOX CENTER EMPLOYEE (Any Ethnicity, Age Range 35-70) Days of Filming: 1 Day of filming 11. TRACY • Megan’s infant daughter 6-12 months (must be over 6 months old BEFORE July 29 - TWINS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT)Days of Filming: 8 Days 12. JAX (non-speaking) MALE 8-10 year old actor to play 7 years... Must be able to convey being afraid of their foster dad without using words 1 Day of filming ALREADY CAST 1. MEGAN (White, Female, Age Range: 24-36) LEAD Days of Filming: 15 Days Megan grew up poor with her single mother, Lauren, in a low-income rural town. She struggles with addiction and her current goal is to gain back custody of her infant daughter, Tracy. She is faced with an impossible task to find the money to get to a treatment center and get clean in order to gain back custody of her daughter. 2. LAUREN (White, Female, Age Range: 43-55) LEAD Days of Filming: 13 Days Megan’s self-centered and dysfunctional mother, Lauren, is a former beauty pageant queen who has always dreamed of moving out of her small town, but she became a mother when she was very young. She has an addiction to pills like most of the people in the town where she lives. Lauren is centered on herself, wears make-up, her nails are always done, wears cheap jewelry, and her clothes are tight and revealing. She is an extrovert, knows how to grab attention. 3. PAUL (White, Male, Age Range: 34-45) LEAD Days of Filming: 7 Days Paul sports thick eyeglasses, a receding hairline, has tattoos, and a carefree demeanor. He has had low-paying jobs for most of his life in construction and truck driving. He injured his knee on a job and currently unable to work. He relies on Lauren for money and pills. 4. LYNDA (White, Female, Age Range: 50-65) Days of Filming: 4 Days Megan’s next-door neighbor who chain smokes and absolutely despises Megan. Lynda has to provide for her young nephews, nieces, and grandchildren either because their parents have lost custody, are in jail, or are unable to take care of them because of their drug issues. 5. DAVE (White, Male, Age Range: 18-25) Days of Filming: 10 Days Lynda’s nephew who is raising his infant daughter as a single dad. He works at the shopping mall where Lauren also works. Dave is quiet and shy and he hides from his Aunt Lynda that he is using addictive pills. 6. CAROL (Any Ethnicity Female, Age Range: 50-65) Days of Filming: 6 Days Carol, wearing a formals suit and outdated haircut, is the case worker in Megan's custody case. Carol is hard on Megan to stay clean and be up front about her situation. She comes across overbearing and cold. Carol believes that she is there to protect Megan's daughter and enforce the rules. 7. DR. WILLIAMS (White, Male, 50-65) Days of Filming: 1 Day Dr. Williams who has has thick eyeglasses and a receding hairline, is local pill mill doctor. His approach towards his work is cold and detached as he is notorious for prescribing addictive pain pills to the inhabitants of the small town where Megan lives. 8. MARY & RICHARD DAVIDSON (Any Ethnicity, Age Range: 37-47) Days of Filming: 1 Day This devoted Catholic couple wants to adopt Megan’s baby. We are asking for submissions on our registration form which collects all the necessary information we need to cast talent. We need current photos, so please have something prepared with a full length and head shot (no hats or sunglasses... and a natural/neutral look is best, with an uncluttered background behind the talent). We are also asking for a pdf of your acting resume or a letter sized document pdf describing your acting experience or your desire to begin acting. We will use the form to invite people to audition via email as we see how talent who submits match the roles. Please be sure you add [email protected] and [email protected] to your contacts so our emails don't end up in your spam folder. (please direct your questions to [email protected] with Daughter Struggle as the subject line). https://forms.gle/7ZjDS4gSkgeE7LUH6 
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AuthorHeidi K. Eklund is the owner of Hudson Valley Casting and has been in the entertainment business for over 30 years. Archives
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