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.
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There is a separate link for each role... you will be asked to create a FREE profile on Actor's Access.
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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
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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

Auditions for LEGOLAND BRICKTACULAR on 9/1/22 and 9/2/22 
SIGN UP HERE
https://airtable.com/shrk1TNaxrZl6CUAq
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HEIDI EKLUND CASTING
2022- Hallmark Promo Casting
Client - Crown Media
Programming Promotional Videos
Production Company - Assembly Films

AUDITION SUBMISSION DEADLINE JUNE 3, 2022 by 5PM (don't wait)
Please fill everything out completely... You will have about 20 minutes to fill out the form before it times out... We recommend having everything ready ahead of time so you can avoid time out frustrations.

We recommend reading this numerous times before proceeding to the submission page.

WHO WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR

SANTA CLAUSE TYPES (Non-Union)  Big Tall Male round belly, with a white beard a plus!
and
NON-UNION actors to portray a variety of female roles. Age Range 25-55. All ethnicities.
Seeking Curvy female body types who have not already submitted to our casting.

The client has asked to work with talent vaccinated against Covid-19
and there will be Covid-19 testing prior to work.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ALERT
There will be many outdoor activities so our talent needs to be okay being in the SUN, able to walk around and move easily.
DATES
Fittings: June 7th 
Shoot Date: June 9th-11th we are looking at 8-12 hour days, also the dates might shift by a day due to weather.
AT THIS TIME YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE ALL DAYS - FULL DAYS, THERE ARE NO SCHEDULING WORK AROUNDS.
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RATES
Fees for adults $500/day flat session fee (no travel pay, no accommodations, no agent fee) $2000 FULL GLOBAL BUYOUT all media in perpetuity.
SUBMISSION SPECIFICS:
VIDEO AUDITION
We are looking forward to your personality video submission letting us know a few things about you... about 30 seconds is fine.
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 Copake, NY local (self-report by your own car) project.
VIRTUAL OPEN CALL DEADLINE: We are making casting decisions by MAY 31 but we will be evaluating auditions as soon as they are uploaded... do not wait.
Do not repost this casting notice on other casting sites without permission. The only way to be considered is through this form. Copyright 2022 Hudson Valley Casting LLC

AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS

REMINDER...For your VIDEO audition please include all of the following:
1. READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST (then record in the app by clicking on the button below)
2. Please if you are using a smart phone turn it the LONG WAY or LANDSCAPE position (this is self-taping rule #1).
3. Slate at the beginning of your video with your NAME, HEIGHT, CITY, and STATE, please also state your UNION Status and if you'd be able to show the Covid-19 team proof of vaccination.
4. Please show yourself FULL LENGTH and during the video and also show yourself moving from the waist down. We want to see how you move and how comfortable you are in front of the camera.
These videos will often not show faces but close on clothing and hands from the waist down or from the back or side. So be sure to show all angles of standing and various positions of daily being.
5. We would like to know specifically if anyone has skills in: canoeing, archery, driving a car, not allergic/comfortable with dogs, and knitting.
6. Have your taping of you be natural and authentic. YOU BE YOU.
7. Wear something that fits with our casting description like nice casual wear, shorts and a tank top or T shirt, exercise wear, etc.
8. If you have tattoos that are visible when you are wearing shorts and a tank top please show them to us in the video... do you have artist releases for your tattoos?

Casting Call for Feature film in Albany, NY (SAG-AFTRA or Taft-Hartley)               
Brother's Blood  filming in May/June
Speaking roles SAG-AFTRA $686 per day if booked. 


We are seeking all types over 18 years old for this call...  WE WILL EXTEND THE DEADLINE UNTIL MONDAY 23, 2022

THIS OPEN CALL IS FOR PEOPLE
WHO LIVE IN THE CAPITAL REGION OF NY AND THEREABOUTS.
WE CAN'T TRAVEL PEOPLE... We sincerely want to find LOCALS and Nearby LOCALS to apply... THANK YOU.
Click the link to the open call for more details

https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?    (see the screenshot of the open call instructions... this is what you will see when you go to the open call page which is powered by BREAKDOWN SERVICES)

HEIDI EKLUND CASTING  

2022 - CASTING FAMILIES W/ KIDS 5-11 FOR LEGOLAND

LEGOLAND ® New York Resort Park IN GOSHEN NY (must be local to Goshen, NY) 

AUDITION SUBMISSION DEADLINE May 6, 2022 by 5PM (don't wait)

Please fill everything out completely... You will have about 20 minutes to fill out the form before it times out... We recommend having everything ready ahead of time so you can avoid time out frustrations.

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 3 families for our LEGOLAND ® New York Resort Park photoshoot. (We will accept individual submissions as well, but know we are looking for families).
THIS IS FOR STILL PHOTOS so there is NO union jurisdiction over this project.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ALERT
There will be many outdoor activities so our talent needs to be okay being in the SUN, able to walk around (or move around in wheelchair or other aid) easily. Our ideal talent should be able to provide their own wardrobe, Such as: clothing appropriate for going outside and attending a fun park!!!

CHILDREN
The ideal children for this shoot are over 5 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 due to limited child working hours).

DATES
Date: 5/24 and 5/25; we are looking at 8-12 hour days, also the dates might shift by a day due to weather.
AT THIS TIME YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE BOTH DAYS - FULL DAYS, 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 $300/day flat session fee (no travel pay, no accommodations, no agent fee) $1000 FULL BUYOUT in perpetuity.
Fees for children $200/day flat session fee (no travel pay, no accommodations, no agent fees) $500 FULL BUYOUT in perpetuity.
**Talent will not be paid through any talent agency or management company. To be paid, talent will invoice Legoland directly and be paid directly by Legoland. If the talent have agent or manager representation, the talent must make their own arrangements to pay their reps. There will be no agency fee added to the rates listed above.**

SUBMISSION SPECIFICS:
VIDEO AUDITION
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.

Do not repost this casting notice on other casting sites without permission. The only way to be considered is through this form. Copyright 2022 Hudson Valley Casting LLC

**We are urgently collecting info for interested Hudson Valley, Catskill Region, Capital Region NY LOCALS for this DOCUMENTARY SERIES.

The premise of the show is to help people take the first step in overcoming debt with the assistance of brilliant financial advisors.

Link to the trailer for the series:
https://youtu.be/9Qm9TKjBPnk
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(This is a paid opportunity for those who are chosen for the show.)

Link to submit:
https://forms.gle/HNcpCri68T8XHa22A