 Casting Heidi Eklund Casting Casting Assistant: Anna Blake Casting Assistant: Zoe Hunter Lee 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: October 3 and 4 - 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 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 ON Tuesday SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 by 10AM 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: WINDOW WOMAN Actor to portray female, 60 to 80, any ethnicity (see below for fees). Woman shops for groceries online in her home office and yells to her off-screen husband. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=332df PLAYGROUND COUPLE WOMAN Actor to portray Female 30+, any ethnicity A couple sits on a bench by a playground discussing ordering their groceries. When the ice cream truck drives up, they're just as excited as the children. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=sb677 PLAYGROUND COUPLE MAN Actor to portray Male 30+, any ethnicity A couple sits on a bench by a playground discussing ordering their groceries. When the ice cream truck drives up, they're just as excited as the children. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=fb3zf CHATTY LAKE PARTNER 30+, any ethnicity and gender A couple is unwinding at the lake. One is a bit talky/neurotic, the other wants to relax. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=as5sd RELAXED LAKE PARTNER 30+, any ethnicity and gender A couple is unwinding at the lake. One is a bit talky/neurotic, the other wants to relax. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=ze793 HOCKEY MAN Actor to portray Male, any age 30, any ethnicity A guy drives a Zamboni as he talks on the phone, oblivious to the ad on the side of the vehicle. A little rough around the edges but charismatic. A real hockey guy. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=435sz SIGN SPINNER MAN Actor 20-30 years old to portray Male, any ethnicity A man spins a promotional sign so fast that the words aren't legible. Sign spinning is important, the funnier or more physical the better! Looking for someone who is physically agile and can make spinning really unique and interesting. Encouraging audition-ers to spin a makeshift sign of sorts, could literally be a poster board or whatever. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=53b35 NEWSPAPER COUPLE WOMAN Actor to portray FEMALE 60 to 100 any ethnicity and gender considerations older couple sitting at a patio table in their backyard. They’re drinking coffee and reading the newspaper. The man hands the woman the Hannaford Weekly Flyer from the paper. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=z46ec NEWSPAPER COUPLE MAN Actor to portray MALE 60 to 100 any ethnicity older couple sitting at a patio table in their backyard. They’re drinking coffee and reading the newspaper. The man hands her the Hannaford Weekly Flyer from the paper. https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=634sd Auditions for LEGOLAND BRICKTACULAR on 9/1/22 and 9/2/22 SIGN UP HERE https://airtable.com/shrk1TNaxrZl6CUAq   We are still seeking babies for a feature film in Albany. Twins are preferred. Needed between June 14 to June 30 most weekdays! Send us a photo and your contact email, place where you live: just city and state, and phone number to cdassistant@hudsonvalleycasting.com. Baby is playing as a newborn girl. or you can sign up on our new database by clicking the link below... you can sign up with a free (inactive account) and we can see your photos and info and contact you through our online software. https://hudsonvalleycasting.agencyprosoftware.com/talent/application.php   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. 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)  *Please do not contact anyone on the production team, or casting directly. Submit as requested, thank you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. COVID-19 Information: According to the newly re-negotiated Return to Work agreement, All Zone A Cast and Crew must be up to date with their vaccines, including boosters, by Mar. 15. The Return to Work Agreement stipulates that effective March 15, 2022 only individuals who are “up to date” on their vaccines, as that term is defined by the CDC, shall be considered “fully vaccinated. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required by law for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Individuals who are seeking an exception/exemption from the vaccine requirement must submit a request for accommodation and will be given proper instructions on how to do so. ©2022 HudsonValleyCasting - No information from this casting notice may be used for posting by other parties. DO NOT REPOST ON OTHER CASTING SITES.   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 (This is a paid opportunity for those who are chosen for the show.) Link to submit: https://forms.gle/HNcpCri68T8XHa22A  Kingston Commercial
Boy 6 to 8 years old, slim, with blonde hair who can ride a bike (bmx type). Teen male: slim, with blonde hair who can ride a bike (mountain bike). A 20-40 year old Male, slim, with blonde hair who can ride a bike (road bike with all the gear) *we are seeking people with blonde hair now... not looking to send anyone to the salon... no dark roots Kingston shoot in the Last week of APRIL 2022 for one day (somewhat flexible and TBD) Rate: $150 per day for up to 8 hours... this is a flat rate and there is no usage fee. (think of being a helpful person to a low budget local project and receiving a stipend). This will only be shown on a regional online platform. Deadline for submissions is April 6, 2022 Here is the audition form to upload: https://forms.gle/9VkfTb28D6gF1SQD8 If you have trouble uploading ... email cdassistant@hudsonvalleycasting.com  INFORMATION FOR PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: ORIGINAL SIN BACKGROUND Dates for filming: 2/15 and maybe 2/16 or 2/17 2 tests for each participant including parents/guardians... 2/13 and 2/14 (but those can be done in Saugerties or Schenectady). To be sure you have the best chance of being chosen to work as background, a few tasks are listed below: Register for Hudson Valley Casting's Database here: http://www.hudsonvalleycasting.com/talent-submission-form.html CREATE EVERYSET ACCOUNT and download the app on your phone if you haven't done so already (fast and easy to do). https://jobs.everyset.com/#/roles/32150 Once you have that set up and complete with photos (at least 4 so choose them ahead of time) that look like you, be sure your calendar in Everyset is updated with your availability every two weeks or as you change your availability. If you find that there is trouble with signing up on Everyset or signing up for a specific role or job within Everyset, then you can reach out to the support team: support@everyset.com Screenshots of issues really help the support team to help you... so please keep that in mind if an issue pops up. PARENTS of MINORS If you are a parent with multiple children you must use a different email for each child (person in your family) when creating an account in Everyset. It is recommended that you use their name as their email (easier for casting directors if the name matches the email). FOR PHONE #'s with multiple children. PARENTS - FOR THE PHONE FIELD on Everyset please put in 10 9s with NO dashes (9999999999), for you must fill the phone field and using your phone number in the system numerous times could cause issues. If your child is new to the business below is a link about NY State requirements for children and the NYState Child Performer Permit ***Please do not use your one chance to get a temporary (first timer 15 day) permit until you have a 100% confirmed booking. But DO get them the required trust account (very specific, so do your research) as soon as possible.*** You are also welcome to ask us questions at HV Casting and we will do our best to help you. HudsonValleyExtrasCasting@gmail.com Happy New Year ALL!!! Please note that this open call is seeking NY state locals who have their own home studio. COACH: Male Identifying with a rich sounding voice. Rate is $550 flat (paid through PAYPAL) for the person who books the job. Please follow all audition instructions: https://breakdownservices.com/index.cfm/opencall?oc=ff34e We look forward to hearing the auditions.  |
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