Producers: Kara Vedder, Alex Fernbach, Jonathan Burkhart
Casting Directors: Amy Hutchings & Heidi K. Eklund, CSA USAGE AND FEES for Speaking Roles $900/role, flat = which includes global buyout fee all media (cover on air and internet, social media, etc.) in perpetuity, no agency fee, no travel. Usage and Fees for Background Roles $200/day, flat which includes global buyout fee all media (cover on air and internet, social media, etc.) in perpetuity, no agency fee, no travel. SHOOT DATES: August 29, or 30 or 31 or September 1, 2023 (one shoot day per actor) - Talent needed for only one day but should be available generally. **SEEKING NON-UNION TALENT FROM THE KINGSTON NY REGION AND SURROUNDING AREAS** ALL TYPES, ALL GENDERS, ALL ABILITIES are encouraged to apply. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE PRODUCERS OR CASTING TEAM DIRECTLY. If you have any questions you may email amyheidicasting@gmail.com (no phone calls, please). DO NOT SUBMIT auditions to this email- follow submission/audition instructions on the OPEN CALL Only those who submit a self-tape audition will be considered for speaking roles. CLICK THE LINK BELOW EACH ROLE TO find info and SUBMIT YOUR SELF-TAPE AUDITIONS... THE AUDITIONS ARE DUE ON Friday August 18, 2023 by 12 PM to be considered. There is a separate link for each SPEAKING role below... you will be asked to create a FREE profile on Actor's Access if you do not already have one. On Actor's Access you must include a full length photo and a headshot and fill out information about your acting/on camera experience. Be sure you know how to use AA once you are signed up... ESPECIALLY THEIR C-MAIL FEATURE SO WE CAN CONTACT YOU. (Make sure you set it up so you receive an email alert if you are contacted through their site). BACKGROUND will submit here https://forms.gle/xXfpPYBLqvqaBizN9 SEEKING SUBMISSIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING SPOTS and ROLES: URSULA: African American woman, late 30's, Corporate type. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=84ed3 ESTEBAN: Argentinian male, early 30's. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=4bd6c GUNNAR: German male mid 30's, fitness fanatic, bike riding, English speaking with German accent. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=756f6 AURORA: Filipino teenage female. English speaker with Filipino dialect. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=9d8ad ALTHEA: Filipino woman, 30-40 years old. English speaker with Filipino dialect. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=ceb58 USAGE AND FEES $850/role, flat = $400 session fee and $450 global buyout fee all media (cover on air and internet, social media, etc.) in perpetuity, no agency fee, no travel. SHOOT DATES: September 12 or 13 or 14 or 15 or 16, 2023 (one shoot day per actor and these could be overnight shoots) - Talent needed for only one day but should be available generally. **SEEKING NON-UNION TALENT FROM THE ALBANY NY REGION AND SURROUNDING AREAS** ALL TYPES, ALL GENDERS, ALL ABILITIES are encouraged to apply. Diversity is encouraged for all roles. We are seeking genuinely humorous reads showing authentically fun and unique personalities. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE PRODUCERS OR CASTING TEAM DIRECTLY. If you have any questions you may email Heidi@hudsonvalleycasting.com. (no phone calls). DO NOT SUBMIT to this email- follow submission/audition instructions on the OPEN CALL Only those who submit a self-tape audition will be considered. CLICK THE LINK BELOW EACH ROLE TO find info and SUBMIT YOUR SELF-TAPE AUDITIONS... THE AUDITIONS ARE DUE ON THURSDAY August 17, 2023 by 12 PM to be considered. There is a separate link for each role... you will be asked to create a FREE profile on Actor's Access. You must include a full length photo and a headshot and fill out information about your acting/on camera experience. Be sure you know how to use AA once you are signed up... ESPECIALLY THEIR CMAIL FEATURE SO WE CAN CONTACT YOU. SEEKING SUBMISSIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING SPOTS and ROLES: -ALL Auditions Due AUG 21 at 12pm "MIKE" DOG (real well behaved med-large breed dog) *NOT SURE OF RATE FOR DOG* https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=84fcs DOG VIDEOS SUBMIT HERE https://www.dropbox.com/request/CIMLlGWf4UXeSZjuV2Uj MAN in "MIKE" Mid to late 40s. Race/ethnicity open. Want a comic actor with memorable faces. This is meant to be played subtly, with the performances coming through with their unique presence and body language. Must be comfortable working with DOG. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=a6dea H2G SHOPPER in "MIKE" Late 20’s to early 30s. Race/ethnicity open. Friendly demeanor. Comfortable with unloading groceries and working with DOG. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=d9fes THE DOJO MOM 30s-40s, In "The Dojo" Late 30s-early 40s. Any Ethnicity. Looking for a memorable presence, not necessarily the perfect Mom archetype. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=9e6b2 KID, 7-10 years In "The Dojo" (martial arts exp preferred) Looking for a diamond in the rough. Precocious. 7-10 y.o. High energy. Able to read the line/list convincingly, especially while doing karate moves. Race/ethnicity/gender open, should just be a kid match with the MOM and visa versa regardless. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=b86be "Quarterly Sales Meeting" Coworker 2 in "Quarterly Sales Meeting" Looking for a “normal” guy to contrast with the co-worker. ALL ETHNICITIES. Should comfortable delivering line while holding sign and pressing elevator button. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=2c733 Coworker 1 in "Quarterly Sales Meeting" Female, mid 20s to mid 30s. Want to pack in a lot of personality in her delivery of the line. Ok to be off-beat looking. All Ethnicities. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=99dzc "Carbo Load" COUPLE in their 30s. Athletic builds. Any Ethnicity Open to same sex couple. Want to see them getting excited about grocery shopping for an upcoming race, so need those comedic chops. Man and Woman in "Carbo Load" https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=d532e- SHELF STOCKER Larger build. Early or mid 20s. Open to male or female. Shelf Stocker in "Carbo Load" https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=6b764 "Fjords of Fire" Gamer in "Fjords of Fire" ALL ETHNICITIES Female, mid 20s to mid 30s. Want to pack in a lot of personality in her delivery of the line. Ok to be off-beat looking. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=cfaef /Fellow Gamer In "Fjords of Fire" ALL ETHNICITIES https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=4b2a5 "One More Game" FRIENDS Two men in their 40s or 50s. Race/ethnicity totally open. Want comic actors with memorable faces. This is meant to be played slightly larger, with their performances shining through their unique presence and body language. FRIEND 1 (Any Ethnicity) https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=cd35c & FRIEND 2 ( Any Ethnicity) https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=c59d7 "My Phone Number" Woman In "My Phone Number"Late 20s, early 30s. Should have a natural charisma and comedic chops. Open to all ethnicities. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=e3adz "AL FRESCO" WOMAN Late 50s, early 60s. Open on race/ethnicity and should look fordiversity. Looking for a fun personality and great facial expressions. Needs to be likable while still being blissfully unaware of the situation. Think Anne Murphy from Schitt’s Creek. MAN (NON -SPEAKING) Extra (this role may have a different rate) 60's Any Ethnicity. Want to make sure the couple has chemistry. Woman and Man in "Al Fresco". https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=27dd8 WAITER Male. Late 20s. Open on race/ethnicity. Want an open, nice presence. Shouldn’t feel intimidating. Waiter in "Al Fresco". https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=77aab "BAR-BE-QUE" Two men in their 40s. Race/ethnicity totally open. Want comic actors with memorable faces. This is meant to be played big, with their performances shining through their unique presence and body language. OK to have “dad” energy, since we are talking about barbeques and meat here. FRIEND 1 in "Bar-be-que" https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=87ddz FRIEND 2 in "Bar-be-que" https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=2d776 "TIME SLOTS" A couple in their late 30s to 40s. Open to same sex couple. Race/ethnicity is open as well; as always we are seeking a diverse cast. Their dynamic is that they are completely in sync and can effortlessly talk back and forth very quickly. Woman in "Time Slots". ANY ETHNICITY 30-40years https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=e9bsd Man in "Time Slots". ANY ETHNICITY 30-40years https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=8f87e MAN in "THE MICHAELSONS" Male. Early to mid 40s.ALL ETHNICITIES Needs to speak clearly and with authority, but infused with a hint of surprise and humor. THIS SPOT HAS BEEN REPLACED - NO NEW SUBMISSIONS please We will look at the auditions to consider for other roles :) Here is the replacement spot "MADDIE'S BIRTHDAY" Man Early to mid 40's. Any Ethnicity. Seeking a couple with chemistry. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=cb764 Woman Early to mid 40's. Any Ethnicity. Seeking a couple with chemistry. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=b77fd "RUSSET POTATOES" MOTHER-IN-LAW Woman in her 60s. Race/ethnicity is open. Needs to have a commanding presence in the spot. REALLY be difficult or persnickety and exact about your POTATOES... keep it real. COUPLE A couple in their mid 30s. Race/ethnicity is open as well, we should look for diversity. Their dynamic is that one of slight nervousness, mixed with an edge of false confidence. A lot of this may play out with facial expressions and glances. MOTHER IN LAW in "RUSSET POTATOES". Any Ethnicity 60-80 https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=b7f4b COUPLE in "RUSSET POTATOES" 30-50 https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=b7f4b "Boy's Night" A couple in their 30s. ALL ETHNICITIES -Getting excited about an upcoming game night. Skill in Comedic Acting preferred. WOMAN (30-40) in BOY's NIGHT https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=62c43 MAN in "Boy's Night" https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=s2eb3 HERE IS A LIST of TALENT NEEDED FOR THE GENERAL HUDSON VALLEY tourism on AUG 22-24
FORM TO SUBMIT YOUR GROUP, Individual talent or FAMILY ( photos of what you look like currently required, video submission suggested (which helps us see you or your group together): Click this link to submit: https://forms.gle/LBxnyqmqpbidRpdu8 They are 4 hour shoots with a flat rate of $150 per talent Older Friend Group (50- 60yrs). PLAYING PICKLEBALL. 8/22/2023 Multigenerational Family: grandma & grandpa, 1 kid, 1 parent. APPLE PICKING, PETTING ZOO. 8/22/2023 Family: mom, dad, 2 kids (6-10yrs) MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM 8/23/2023 Multigenerational Family: grandpa, dad, son, daughter (8-10yrs). WATCHING BALL GAME 8/23/2023 Family: mom, dad, 2 kids (5-8yrs). FAIR Carousel/ rides & games Tasty Treats Animal petting Face Painting. (for safety reasons kids should not have ALLERGIES). 8/24/2023 Male Friend Group (30- 40yrs) SIPPING WHISKY (not real) must be over 30 years old. 8/24/2023 Family: Mom, Dad, 2 kids (12-15yrs) FAIR. MUST RIDE RIDES. 8/24/2023 Couple on a date (25- 35yrs) FAIR - Must ride FERRIS WHEEL and be comfortable with light romantic relating like holding hands, etc. 8/24/2023 FYI... this project is NON-UNION and always has been NON-UNION and always will be NON-UNION and has NOTHING to do with the sag-aftra strike. NON-UNION work is NOT scabbing unless you are a UNION member. Scabbing accusations will not be tolerated. Please educate yourself of the strike reality here: https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/ SEEKING Child for Excelsior College Commercial
CASTING DIRECTOR HEIDI EKLUND ROLE CHILD 7-10 YEARS OLD DEADLINE . MON APR 24 @12:00 PM ROLE DESCRIPTION Posting is subject to COPYRIGHT ©2023 Hudson Valley Casting, LLC ** SHARE yes... But do not copy to casting websites Seeking a Child 7-10 years old. YOUNG... SWEET. SMART. PRECOCIOUS!!!! with an ADULT like delivery and essence. RATE: The Child Talent who books this job will be paid $500 for the filming day with a $1000 buy out for 2 years unlimited usage in all form. Please submit by this link: https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=b8z5a EMAIL US ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR CHILD... hudsonvalleyfilmcasting@gmail.com 3/14/2023 Casting Local Bank COMMERCIAL! Portland MAINE LOCAL Audition Needed immediately -Films on 3/28/2023Read Now Casting Local Bank COMMERCIAL!
Portland MAINE LOCAL Audition Needed by 3/16/2023 Films on 3/28/2023 https://forms.gle/fJGg5R22Mhw9d2bx7 ![]() Supermarket Commercials Heidi Eklund Casting USAGE AND FEES $850/role, flat = $400 session fee and $450 global buyout fee all media (cover on air and internet, social media, etc.) in perpetuity, no agency fee, no travel. SHOOT DATES: December 6 or 7, 2022 (one shoot day per actor and these could be overnight shoots) - Talent needed for only one day but should be available for both. **SEEKING NON-UNION TALENT FROM THE ALBANY NY REGION AND SURROUNDING AREAS** ALL TYPES, ALL GENDERS, ALL ABILITIES are encouraged to apply. Diversity is encouraged for all roles. We are seeking genuinely humorous reads showing authentically fun and unique personalities. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE PRODUCERS OR CASTING TEAM DIRECTLY. If you have any questions you may email Heidi@hudsonvalleycasting.com. (no phone calls). DO NOT SUBMIT to this email- follow submission/audition instructions on the OPEN CALL Only those who submit a self-tape audition will be considered. CLICK THE LINK BELOW EACH ROLE TO find info and SUBMIT YOUR SELF-TAPE AUDITIONS... THE AUDITIONS ARE DUE ON THURSDAY DECEMBER 1, 2022 by 3 PM to be considered. There is a separate link for each role... you will be asked to create a FREE profile on Actor's Access. You must include a full length photo and a headshot and fill out information about your acting/on camera experience. **COVID-19 POLICY for those who book this work: MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED AND SHOW PROOF TO THE PRODUCER OR PROVIDE up-to-date NEGATIVE PCR lab TEST (at your own cost) before arriving on set*** SEEKING SUBMISSIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES: MOM 30s-40s, & KID, 8 years ALL ETHNICITIES -Auditions Due Dec. 1 at 3pm https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=3532f MAN 1 & MAN 2 All ETHNICITIES -Auditions Due Dec 1, 2022 at 3pm https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=4dc84 MAN & COWORKER(M or F) ALL ETHNICITIES - Auditions due DEC. 1 at 3pm https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=4cz9b Man (20s)/Woman (20s) ALL ETHNICITIES - Auditions Due Dec. 1 at 3pm https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=b378s PAINTER 1 & PAINTER 2 (Any Gender, Any Ethnicity) -Auditions due DEC 1 by 3pm https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=czs78 ![]()
NY State Training Video (Dramatization) Producer: Joseph Walsh Casting Heidi Eklund Casting Casting Assistant: Zoe Hunter Lee USAGE AND FEES The rates are indicated with the roles... each fee includes session and global buyout fee all media (cover on air and internet, social media, etc.) in perpetuity, no agency fee, no travel. (this is an internal training video so it is not currently projected to be broadcast). SHOOT DATES: November 7th, 2022 **SEEKING NON-UNION TALENT FROM THE ALBANY NY REGION AND SURROUNDING AREAS** ALL TYPES, ALL GENDERS, ALL ABILITIES are encouraged to apply. Diversity is encouraged for all roles. We are seeking strong actors with skill and focus to be able to do LONG TAKES around 10 minutes at a time. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE PRODUCERS OR CASTING TEAM DIRECTLY. If you have any questions you may email cdassistant@hudsonvalleycasting.com. (no phone calls). DO NOT SUBMIT to this email- follow submission/audition instructions on the OPEN CALL Only those who submit a self-tape audition will be considered. CLICK THE LINK BELOW EACH ROLE TO find info and SUBMIT YOUR AUDITIONS... THE AUDITIONS ARE DUE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE... We will be reviewing them as they come in so sooner is always better than later. There is a separate link for each role... you will be asked to create a FREE profile on Actor's Access. You must include a full length photo and a headshot and fill out information about your acting/on camera experience. **COVID-19 POLICY for those who book this work: MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED AND SHOW PROOF TO THE PRODUCER OR PROVIDE up-to-date NEGATIVE PCR lab TEST (at your own cost) before arriving on set*** SEEKING SUBMISSIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES: Shelby Mac -Staff (early 30’s) ALL ETHNICITIES Shelby Mac (early 30’s) Staff member assigned to Morgan, troubled teen, for one on one supervision. Knows everyone , so is in charge of medication administration. $900 session fee and full buyout flat. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=za82a Taisha Miller - Staff (early to mid 20’s) ALL ETHNICITIES Newly assigned staff member. Makes everyone a snack. Gets worried when Morgan disappears. $900 session fee and full buyout flat. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=9fs2e Jack Donahue- Staff young (early 20’s) ALL ETHNICITIES Newly assigned staff member. Worked double shifts, so is tired. Takes Bob to play a game. $900 session fee and full buyout flat. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=4c37d Mercy Taylor- Staff oldest of the staff members(30’s to 50’s) staff member in charge, delegates work duty. No nonsense. Aware of staff shortages. $900 session fee and full buyout flat. ALL ETHNICITIES https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=8z4ea Tween/ Teen Roles Morgan Campbell - Individuals Receiving Services (15-18 years old, will consider over 18 to play young) ALL ETHNICITIES Troubled teen, needs one on one supervision, escapes while everyone is distracted with Penny. $500 session fee and full buyout flat. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=9e72a Penny Barnes - Individuals Receiving Services (15-18 years old, will consider over 18 to play young) ALL ETHNICITIES. Teen, with a bad headache, needs medicine. $500 session fee and full buyout flat. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=94e7d Bob Miller - Individuals Receiving Services (15-18 years old, will consider over 18 to play young) ALL ETHNICITIES. Argues with Robyn. Gets upset when Morgan goes missing. $500 session fee and full buyout flat. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=sab73 Robyn Phelps- Individuals Receiving Services (15-18 years old, will consider over 18 to play young) ALL ETHNICITIES. Teen, argues with Bob. Gets upset when Morgan goes missing. $500 session fee and full buyout flat. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=fscse |
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