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CASTING CALL: JUNO Director Seeks Boy & Girl Ages 10-14 For Feature Film LABOR DAY
Posted on 19. Jan, 2012 by Hollywood Mom.
Director Jason Reitman of feature film hits JUNO & UP IN THE AIR is casting two kids as lead actors for his new film LABOR DAY
Okay Hollywood Moms, this is the casting call you’ve been waiting for. Moms of girls in the 11-14 age group have noticed a slight slow down in casting calls of late and that’s about to change with this wonderful casting opp. Chrystie Street Casting is seeking a 10-14 YEAR OLD BOY & 10-14 YEAR OLD GIRL to star in the feature film “LABOR DAY” to be directed by the talented Jason Reitman (JUNO, YOUNG ADLOT, UP IN THE AIR.)
Starts shooting June 2012 in Massachusetts
HENRY – 13 Years old (submit 10-14yrs), Caucasian Male – Henry is a true innocent. He has taken over the role of caretaker and protector to his fragile, reclusive mother Adele. He is an observant boy who understands his mother’s loneliness, but is too young to understand why he cannot entirely fill it. When a new man enters the picture, the friend-less Henry is both exhilarated by the relationship and threatened by the prospect that he is no longer needed by his mother. LEAD
ELEANOR - 14yrs, (submit 10-14 yrs) Caucasian. She is a skinny girl, a product of a broken home, she is newly moved from a big city to live with her father and already bored with the small town entertainments. An intelligent girl, Eleanor learned how to get what she wants with wit, calculations and her newly developed sexual awareness. To Henry she is the mysterious hot girl who seems to know everything about the world that he doesn’t. LEAD
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE EMAIL A RECENT PICTURE, AGE AND CONTACT INFO TO: info.chrystiestreetcasting@gmail.com
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
Chrystie Street Casting has cast the films YOUNG ADULT, PRECIOUS, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, GOOD WILL HUNTING, CIDER HOUSE RULES, PINEAPPLE EXPRESS, THE WRESTLER and 200 more major movies, as well as the TV series PAN AM.
Thank you to our friend Jessica Rofe of A CLASS ACT NY for this heads up. For our Hollywood Moms living in the greater NYC area, please check out A CLASS ACT for workshops, seminars and classes geared to our young performers.
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CASTING CALL: Female Twins or Triplets, 6 months old
Posted on 08. Nov, 2011 by Hollywood Mom.
An untitled television pilot for the ABC Network is looking for 5 or 6 month old, female twins or triplets. The pilot will be filming in Hollywood November 29, 2011 through December 7, 2011.
Please email photos of the babies with names, date of birth, and all pertinent contact information to the production staff via stephen.rogowskey@gmail.com and make sure to tell him that Hollywood Mom Blog sent you!
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CASTING CALL: Fun Families Wanted for New Game Show on Big Kids Network!
Posted on 13. Sep, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
Do you have an AMAZING family? How well do you really KNOW your family?
People Farm Casting is searching for FUN & OUTGOING FAMILIES for a new major cable network game show! They are not looking for actors, just clever and interesting families living in Southern California
who want to have some fun!
Family teams should consist of both parents and preferably two children, ages 8-16 years of age, although we will consider families with only one child. ALL FAMILY MEMBERS MUST BE LEGALLY RELATED.
To submit your family, send your name, child’s school grade/age, contact info and location to: Teresa Mason, Casting Director at Teresa@peoplefarmcasting.com via People Farm Casting, Inc.
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OPEN CASTING CALL: SuperNanny Now Casting for New Lifetime Series!
Posted on 26. Aug, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
Lifetime is launching the all-new unscripted series America’s Supernanny, marking the first true U.S. version of the hit global format that will feature an American homegrown nanny. The producers of America’s SuperNanny are searching the country to find a dynamic, caring and credentialed woman to star in the new series.
If you’re a nanny, a teacher, a parenting coach, a child psychologist or another type of viable family specialist, apply by emailing nannysearch@shedmediaus.com with a completed application, photo & resume.
The deadline to apply is Aug. 30th. Applications can be found at www.shedmediaus.com or by clicking on this link.
FAMILIES needing the help of “America’s Supernanny”, email Supernanny@shedmediaus.comor or call 877-NANNY-TIME.
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No family issue should be too trivial or intimidating for America’s Supernanny, who will visit the homes of parents throughout the country seeking guidance and assistance on how to best raise their children. Diving straight into the chaos and heart of the matter, America’s Supernanny will give viewers an all-access look at troubled households by closely observing each family dynamic to pinpoint their complicated problems – ranging from extremely intense tantrums and constant timeouts to bad habits and misguided parenting – and follow through to resolve their issues to put families on the road to happiness.
“The importance of family and childcare is key to women and we are constantly looking to provide programming that involves what’s important to them,” said Dubuc. “This program will do just that and showcase America’s Supernanny’s approach and experience to not only entertain parents and their children, but also help them work through any problems they might have.”
“Shed Media US is thrilled to work with Lifetime on re-launching our successful brand with a fresh, new, American nanny,” said Nick Emmerson, President of Shed Media US.
Lifetime has ordered eight one-hour episodes of America’s Supernanny, which will be produced by Shed Media U.S. by Nick Emmerson and Stephanie Schwam, with Rob Sharenow, Gena McCarthy and Jim Rapsas of Lifetime executive producing.
A global hit, Supernanny has been formatted throughout the world, including Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Greece, Holland, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Germany, Malaysia, Romania, Singapore, Spain and Sweden.
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L.A. CASTING CALL: Sony Commercial
Posted on 05. Aug, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
People Farm is Casting for a national, SAG, Sony Commercial spot, which will pay SAG wages. Submissions must be from the southern California area only.
The following roles still need to be filled for auditions for this Monday!
- “Sweet 16″ Asian Kids (girls about to turn 16)
- Ice Hockey Kids (any ethnicity) ages 7-12
- Ice Hockey Dad
- High school cheerleaders
Email our gorgeous friend Teresa at Teresamlowther@gmail.com ASAP with head shot and resume. Actors MUST LIVE IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA.
This is a GREAT opportunity! Good Luck and tell her Hollywood Mom Blog sent you!
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LA CASTING CALL: TV Show “The Young Icons” Seeks Kids Making a Difference!
Posted on 26. Jul, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
Seeking extraordinary kids and teens (18 and below) to profile for a nationally-syndicated TV show that highlights young people making a difference in the world. “THE YOUNG ICONS” is a 30-minute show that profiles 5 seemingly-ordinary kids or teens who are positively impacting the lives of others. The best and the brightest… From athletes to entrepreneurs, philanthropists to superstars who have overcome some kind of challenge, we want to hear their story and share it with America!
Check out the sizzle reel for The Young Icons show: http://www.es.tv/category/shows/the-young-icons/ Please email lauren@es.tv with: Name, age, contact info (parents OK), and a brief bio or blurb about what makes the person a young icon. Child/Teen MUST be comfortable being interviewed on camera, and MUST live or be located in the LOS ANGELES AREA. Of course, parent consent is crucial. Please do not email leads from other cities outside of Southern California. Be sure to mention that Hollywood Mom Blog sent you & Thanks so much!
Hollywood Mom Blog friends, sisters Merit and Marlowe, film their episode of "The Young Icons," and share their green tips for turning trash into toys.
THE YOUNG ICONS: http://www.es.tv/category/shows/the-young-icons/
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L.A. BACKGROUND CASTING CALL: “The Muppet Movie” Seeks 12-13 Year Olds. New Faces Only!
Posted on 17. Jul, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
Have a middle schooler looking to take that first step into the professional acting world? Grab a work permit in Van Nuys and join in the fun with the worlds’ most beloved muppets!
CASTING CALL: For boy and girls who are 12 and 13 years old to play Party guests to work on Monday, July 25th. This requires a wardrobe fitting on Thursday, July 21st as well so make sure you’re in town for the full week. The director will be piking the talent direct from pictures so please make sure you submit a current photo.
Ethnicity: African American, American Indian, Asian, Caucasian, East Indian, Ethnically Ambiguous, Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Native American, Pacific Islander.
With your submission, please add a note including the following info: (1) Age, height, weight (2) work permit expiration date (3) verify your availability for the fitting dates and the shoot/work date (4) verify that the photo submitted is current .
Please only submit with the aforementioned requested information. Email information to muppetscasting@gmail.com. In the about line write Attn: Party Guests, Via Hollywood Mom Blog
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CASTING CALL: African American Male, Age 12-14 and Asian Male, Age 6-10 Yrs for Jennifer Hudson Film
Posted on 08. Jul, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson has landed a supporting role in George Tillman Jr.’s independent film, MISTER AND PETE, which will be produced by Grammy winning artist and actress Alicia Keys, Dror Soref, and Bob Teitel and directed by George Tillman (BARBER SHOP, NOTORIOUS, SOUL FOOD). The production is currently seeking an African American boy age 12 to 14 and an Asian boy, ages 6-10 to star in this film with Jennifer Hudson.
MISTER AND PETE shoots in Fall 2011 in New York .
Synopsis: Raised by an absentee single mother whose sole concern is scoring her next fix, (Jennifer Hudson) Mister, a street-savvy self-starter, hides behind the petulant disposition of a boy who is too prideful to let the pain of being poor and alone in the world show. Mister has found his calling in acting. He’s a performer and the hope of making it to Hollywood is what fuels him during times where weaker men would surrender to hopelessness. After his mother is arrested, Mister, with no money or food, reluctantly finds himself caring for an innocent 9 year old boy named Pete. With Pete in his shadow, Mister struggles to survive a hot summer, dodging cops and bullies, while doing whatever he can to make it to the date of his big audition… [PETE] ASIAN – 6 – 10 YEARS OLD. Precocious without being precious, 9-yr old Pete is the innocent victim of an addict mother. His sweet demeanor an unyielding curiosity is mistaken for naivety as he often asks questions that irk, but Pete is only trying to understand the world around him. Seeking the love and protection any kid deserves, Pete has managed to maintain his trust for his baby sitter, Mister. When Mister discovers that Pete has run away from hardships greater than his own, the boys spend the tough summer together, barely surviving before they will be able to escape to the greener pastures of Hollywood.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE SEND A PICTURE AND RESUME TO KATE AT: filmsearch2011@gmail.com
[Mister] African American – 12-14 years old. Raised by an absentee, single mother, Mister, a street-savvy self-starter and a boy who is too prideful to let the pain of being poor and alone in the world show. Mister has found his calling in acting. He’s a performer, and the hope of making it to Hollywood. After his mother is arrested, Mister, with no money or food, reluctantly finds himself caring for an innocent 9 year old boy named Pete. Mister struggles to survive to make it to the date of his big audition…
[Pete] Asian 6– 10 years old. Pete is the innocent victim of an addict mother. Pete is trying to understand the world around him. Seeking the love and protection any kid deserves, Pete has managed to maintain his trust for his baby sitter, Mister. When Mister discovers that Pete has run away from hardships greater than his own, the boys spend the tough summer together, barely surviving before they will be able to escape to Hollywood.
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CASTING CALL TEXAS: Local Boys & Girls, 6 to 8 years old
Posted on 22. Jun, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
Hollywood has come to Taylor, Texas! Boys and girls in the 6-8 year old range from Taylor and surrounding areas are welcome to an open casting call for a family-oriented feature film. The open casting call will be held from Sunday, June 26, 2011, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at El Corral Lozano restaurant, located at 300 W. Second St. in Taylor.
Vicky Boone of Vicky Boone Casting, will be conducting the casting call for Sycamore Pictures which is looking for area boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 8 to play important roles in an upcoming film.
According to Boone, “Most of the filming will be done in Central Texas. We like to go to smaller towns [sic] to look for kids because they seem to be more active and full of life, which is what we are looking for.”
The ideal candidates for the boy roles are those who are imaginative and spirited, while the girls they seek are those who have an ethereal quality to them. No acting experience is necessary.
Vicky Boone Casting, located in Austin, TX, has done a number of casting calls in the Central Texas area.
“I just did one for The Road several weeks ago and about 600 people showed up,” she said. “We usually have a pretty good turnout, which is good. We want to provide production teams with a lot of choices.”
For more information about the casting call, contact Boone at vicky@vickyboonecasting.com
Source: Taylor Daily Press
About Vicky Boone in her own words: I am a native Texan, born and raised in the Houston area. I have worked professionally with actors and directors in Texas since 1982. In 2004, I began casting films and commercials. In recent years, I’ve served as casting director on such projects as Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life (producer Sarah Green), Spike Jonze’s Scenes from the Suburbs (producer Vince Landay), David Riker’sThe Girl (producer Paul Mezey) and Steve Collins’ Gretchen (producers Jay Van Hoy, Lars Knudsen and Anish Savjani). I also work with many central Texas production companies casting commercials and industrials.
Prior to beginning a career in casting, I worked professionally as a theater director and producer for 15 years, directing over 50 plays and producing many more. Specializing in new play development, I worked at the Empty Space Theatre (Seattle), the Playwrights’ Center (Minneapolis), the Sundance Theatre Lab (Utah), the Alley Theatre (Houston), the Guthrie Theatre (Minneapolis), the Dallas Theatre Center and Dallas Shakespeare Festival. For ten years I ran the critically acclaimed Austin theatre, Frontera Productions and produced the annual fringe performance festival, FronteraFest.
I have directed two short films, Attack of the Bride Monster (2005) and Adventure Story (2003) which have screened at over 60 festivals internationally including The Hamptons Int’l Film Festival, Palm Springs Int’l Short Film Festival, The Provincetown Film Festival and the Seoul Int’l Woman’s Film Festival.
I taught acting and directing at St. Edward’s University (Austin) and the University of Texas. I hold an MFA in Directing from Boston University School for the Arts and a BA in Theater from Texas A&M University.
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CASTING CALL: For Connecticut Moms & Babies Only
Posted on 22. Jun, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
Hollywood Mom Chat group member Monika is filming a short video in a commercial style for a national baby product company in Connecticut and needs some local CT talent. The roles are outlined below — this is casting ASAP.
Seeking Mom and Baby Pair for a Video Shoot
Shoot Date: Thursday, 7/14 in Norwalk/Westport, CT
• Meals and video footage will be provided
• Non-Union
• Travel expenses paid
Mom:
• Appears o look Age: 25-30 (maybe a little older?)
• Caucasian, Hispanic, ethnically ambiguous —
• Attractive – “mom next door” type
• Juggles feeding a baby and cooking/cleaning in kitchen
• General tone: upbeat, enthusiastic, fun yet practical
Baby 1:
• Age: 12 months (or look about this age)
• Twins would be ideal
• Able to use a sippy cup independently.
If interested please call Monika at 203.470.0645
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LA Casting Call: Disney Live! Seeks 18 Plus
Posted on 20. Jun, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
Disney Live! is currently seeking Male and Female Dancers, Character Performers and Tumblers for the upcoming tour season.
Specialty skills such as adagio, trampoline, puppetry,in‐line skating and foreign language skills are a plus. Contracts run approximately 6 to 9 months with competitive pay, benefits and domestic and international travel. Casting occurs year round in conjunction with individual tour schedules. Please bring a non‐returnable head shot and resume. We also accept photos of any Disney face character look-alikes you have portrayed.
All performers will learn a dance combination. Ladies, please arrive with performance ready hair and neutral stage make-‐up. Gentlemen, arrive clean shaven. No hats please. You must be at least 18 years of age to audition. To learn more about our productions visit disneylive.com or email stageshowcasting@feldinc.com.
SUNDAY, JUNE 26
Disney Live! Touring show auditions, Los Angeles
11:00am-12:00pm Open Registration
12:00pm-4:00pm Audition
Screenland Studios
10501 Burbank Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91601
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LA Casting Call: Sci-Fi Short “TAKE US HOME,” 4 Kids Roles
Posted on 18. Jun, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
LifeStream Productions is currently casting Take Us Home, (SAG Low Budget Film Agreement) a dramatic science fiction short about a young, cloned boy, who (having no knowledge of his previous life) must come to terms with his own existence, as he struggles to understand the human condition. Akhil Srivastava is directing. Rehearsals begin July 9, 2011 and shooting starts July 24 in L.A.
Seeking:
Jason Wilmut, 9 years old, happy, mischievous, energetic, sad, depressed, always curious, LEAD
Ella: 7 years old, curious, happy, playful, Supporting.
Michael: 11, mean, bully, Supporting.
John: 10, friendly, happy, curious, Supporting.
Auditions will be held by appt. only June 20 through 25 at 3801 Barham Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
To schedule an audition email pix & résumés to akhiles.182@gmail.com.
There is no pay, but copy, credit, and meals provided. SAG Low Budget Film Agreement.
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NC OPEN CASTING CALL: Background Players for “The Hunger Games,” 18+
Posted on 11. Jun, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
“The Hunger Games” under the working title “ARTEMIS,” is casting extras for the film Artemis). Tona Dahlquist is the extras casting coordinator whose credits include Leatherheads, Forrest Gump, and more. The film as most of you are aware is shooting this summer in North Carolina.
Seeking: male and female, all ages, all ethnicities, all types. Specifically seeking—Extras with an Unusual and/or Unique Look; Extreme Characters: all shapes and sizes; Extras Willing to Allow Anything Done to Their Hair as Needed; High Fashion Models: male and female; “The Beautiful People”: adults of all ages. Note: All talent must be available to work multiple days in August 2011.
Email submissions to artemiscasting@gmail.com.Ethnicity: Caucasian/White, African-American/Black, Latin/Hispanic/South American, Asian, Native American, European, Middle Eastern, Indian/South Asian, Other
Source: Backstage
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CASTING CALL: Feature Film “WHITE FROG” Seeks Male Asian Teen
Posted on 11. Jun, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
Brad Gilmore Casting is casting “White Frog,” a feature film starring Joan Chen, BD Wong, Margaret Cho and Harry Shum, Jr.. Principal photography commences July 18, 2011 and ends August 7, 2011 in Los Angeles. Executive Producer is scribe David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly, Possession). Producers are Chris Lee (Superman Returns, Valkyrie) and Joel Soisson (Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure.) They are seeking male, asian teens, 13-17 years old to play 15 for the lead role of Nick.
Character: Nick: boy, 15, Asian, suffers from Asperger’s Syndrome and relies on his older brother to help him socially. Following his brother’s death, the bewildering outside world is no longer filtered for him, and Nick is forced to face truths he never thought possible about his brother’s secret life. Note: Asperger’s Syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder that is characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests.
Email headshot & résumé to bgc_assistant@me.com. For more info, visit www.bradgilmorecasting.com.
Casting Director: Brad Gilmore; Casting Assistant: Monique Calderon
Professional pay, copy, credit, and meals provided. SAG Modified Low Budget Agreement.
Categories: Union Film
Production Personnel:
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L.A. RUSH Casting Call For Music Video!
Posted on 05. Jun, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
AAA Urban Casting has a Rush casting call for Music Video. Males and Females, ages 11 – 25 years old are needed to work as background on a Music Video tomorrow, Monday, June 6, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Van Nuys, CA. It is a High School gymnasium scene, so if you are over 18, you must look like High School students. All background players will be paid $50 cash at the end of the shoot.
Please submit photo and contact info ASAP to Ursula Presley at aaaurbancasting@aol.com or call 661-255-5097.
About AAA UrbanCasting:
AAA URBAN CASTING launched in January of 2007 under the direction of founder Ursula Presley. They have over 10 years of experience in the entertainment business in Orlando, FL and Los Angeles and
pride themselves in being the benchmark when it comes to casting. They are based in Valencia, CA with a satellite office in Beverly Hills. AAA Urban casts for all of Southern California and as of October 2008, they became an official certified principal Casting Agency which entitles them to cast for principal roles as well as background.