THIS CASTING IS COMPLETE
Producer and Director: E. Stuelke Casting Directors: Heidi K. Eklund, CSA Casting Assistant: Jada Hart Interns: Emma Boyle, Pau Bredl Marti FEES for Roles $125/role, minimum. There are circumstances where this is negotiable. There is possible travel compensation if actors are coming from a distance. We are very interested in attracting submissions of actors LOCAL TO THE ITHACA, NY SHOOT DATES: April 13-17, 2024 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 or concerns, you may email [email protected] (no phone calls, please). Only those who submit a self-tape will be considered unless they are submitting for the role of Jen (which is essentially Background and shoots for one day). GOOD NEWS... we have extended: AUDITIONS ARE DUE ON Wednesday, February 7 by 12 PM to be considered. SUBMISSION OPTIONS 1. IF YOU ARE ON ACTORS ACCESS and have the unlimited submissions subscription, you can submit there for HER LOVER and send us an email letting us know you submitted and sending us your LINK (the real link to your actors access, so be sure you learn how and do it correctly)... we will also post on 2. Backstage OR YOU CAN SUBMIT by using our google form HERE: forms.gle/2UPAxpsLZiNM6xQN9 _________________________________________ go to the form first to retrieve the scenes we will use to audition actors Open Virtual Audition Opportunity first come first served from 6-7pm on 2/1/24 and 2/2/24 (if you have submitted video... we have watched all and submitted our selects to the director so please do not join here if you have submitted - these were wonderful, impressive reads from those who submitted THANK YOU). This is an opportunity for those who have challenges meeting the self-tape demands... THANK YOU We will have assistants and interns and Heidi the CD present and also our director MIGHT drop in if she can. google MEET https://meet.google.com/szj-cwai-ofv ________________________________________________ **Below is a preview of the audition instructions and descriptions of the roles: To get the audition sides without using a subscription platform, you must: click on the link above in pink and follow the instructions on the form and agree to the confidentiality agreement. Only those who agree may have access to the confidential sides. AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Please record in a clean & clear location. Make sure you are well-lit. Have someone off camera reading the corresponding lines (the reader is giving the lines but it isn't about the reader so they should not overpower). 2. Please stand for your read and frame it so we see you from the waist up (don't make it too far away or too close up). 3. Record two takes of your read and present them in the same file one after the other (NO EDITING... be sure you do your read without edits) You will be able to upload on this form OR at this dropbox link: 4. Record and upload a separate slate stating your name, height, and home base location. 5. DEADLINE FOR AUDITIONS: ASAP (DO NOT WAIT, we will cast as we go) THE TONE The tone is authentic, nuanced, honest, subtle. ROLES available: [SANDY] 26 to 35 years old, all ethnicities, character is portrayed as woman, ANY ETHNICITY looks 26 (present day 1990). Is a young mother, grieving for her mother, 15 years after her death. Fullshoot - 4 days. LEAD. Will smoke a cigarette... herbal cigarettes can be provided. [CECIL] 30 to 40 years old, ANY ETHNICITY, character is portrayed as Male, looks 35 (present day 1990) WILL ALSO PLAY 20 years old in 1975. Seeking an Actor who can appear BOTH AGES. **Full head of hair is a plus! Ability to grow a beard/facial hair is also a plus.** Daily rate is $125. Full shoot - 4 days. LEAD. [YOUNG SANDY] 9 to 13 years old, character is portrayed as Tween, ANY ETHNICITY girl, looks 11 (Sandy as child in 1975). Cute, precocious, spunky youngest of two children. Interested in the dealings of the adults around her. She tries to “find things out.” - Important Main part of the action during the flashbacks. Rate is $125 per day. 2 filming days. NON-SPEAKING [SARAH] 35 to 50 years old, character is portrayed as Female, ANY ETHNICITY, looks 35 (Sandy’s mother, 1975). Caring, mothering, secretive, might have had a different life than the one she has now. Minimum Rate is $125 per day. 2 Filming days - SUPPORTING [LEM] 45 to 55 years old, character is portrayed as Male, ANY ETHNICITY, looks 50 (Sarah’s husband, Sandy’s father, 1975). A hard worker and practical provider for the family. Puts his wife Sarah on a pedestal. Doesn’t see the bad in people. Minimum rate is $125 per day. 2 filming days. SUPPORTING. [JEN] 13 to 17 years old, all ethnicities, character is portrayed as 15 years old and female, ANY ETHNICITY. - (Sandy’s sister as child, 1975) - Older sister, trying to be even older. Wears makeup when she can. Strains against her parents and other conventions. Wants to be left out of any drama. Featured role in Flashbacks. Rate is $125 per day. NON-SPEAKING. 1 filming day. NON-SPEAKING Storyline: In this evocative drama, new-parents Cecil (35) and Sandy (26) discuss her deceased mother. Sandy receives a box containing her mother’s belongings from Cecil and learns about her, has flashbacks about the time of her death, and reads letters addressed to Cecil, which prove Cecil and her mother had an affair, her mother was pregnant, she had an abortion, and then killed herself. 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 [email protected] (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 [email protected]. (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... [email protected] 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 [email protected]. (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
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