Casting Calls

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Now Casting Male and Female for Music Video

MovieWork Now is submitting actors for a music video for Invictus Records titled "I Won't Stay" filming Tuesday, June 18th. Please read the talent needs carefully and only apply if you are available for the shoot date.

Additional Information

Project: Music Video-alternative rock (Blink 182 and Green Day style)
Synopsis: The band is shown setting up in garage for rehearsal. Lead singer, John, is calling or texting Cheating Girlfriend to see if she's coming over. She hits ignore on her phone and band starts to play. College Guy is picking her up on motorcycle. Cheating Girlfriend is primping in front of mirror which John can see her through as it is a "magic mirror". College Guy tries to pressure Cheating Girlfriend to go further than she wants. She kicks him out.

Talent Breakdown

Cheating Girlfriend-Caucasian female age 19-23, height 5'5"-5'11", weight proportionate. Girlfriend of lead singer cheats on him with College Guy.
College Guy-Caucasian male age 19-23, physically fit, height 5'9" to 6'2". College guy with motorcycle that is dating Cheating Girl. If you have your own motorcyle to use during shoot that is preferred but not required. Must be able to ride.

Production Information

Shoot Date: Tuesday, June 18th.
Time: 12:00pm-7:00pm-keep in mind this is tentative and subject to change.
Location: Gilbert
Talent Pay: $125.00 flat rate per role. If College Guy uses his own motorcycle then will be paid $175.00.

Now Casting Feature Film "Little Red" Additonal Roles

MovieWork Now is announcing this on behalf of Director Matt Sample with Welcome Free Films. He is casting additional lead and supporting roles for his independent feature film titled "Little Red and the Rhode Island Strangler". Please read the casting needs carefully and apply if you fit the description and are available.

Synopses: After a UFO sighting near his hometown, Red, a young boy with a difficult home life runs away from home in search of aliens. As he enters the desert wilderness, he meets a strange man who is searching for a legendary lost treasure.

Talent Breakdown

The Strangler (Lead role)-Male in his 40's, A former professional wrestler (must have this look!) who is wandering the desert searching for gold. This is a major character who will be featured in about half the film. Will be needed for 4 shooting days in October.

Grandpa (Supporting Role)-Male in late 50's or 60's. Raising his grandson for a few months since the boy's parents passed away. He has recently developed a severe case of rapidly progressing early-onset dementia, which renders him unfit to properly care for his grandson. Will be needed for 1 or 2 shooting days in August.

School Principal (Supporting Role)-Male in his 40's. A kind, caring man who wants the best for his students. Will be needed for 1 shooting day in August.

Schoolteacher (Supporting Role)-Female in her 20's. A young elementary school teacher who has fun with her job. Will be needed for 1 shooting day in August.

Metalhead (Supporting Role)-Male in 20's or 30's. Long scruffy hair and facial hair are a plus. The part will require some driving on screen, though all dialogue will take place when the vehicle is stopped. Will be needed for 1 day of shooting in October.

Audition Information

Date: Saturday, June 29th in Phoenix by appointment only. You will need a headshot/resume and can print this out from your online profile.

Production Information

Dates: Early August and then in October. Actual dates will be determined.
Location: Apache Junction, Superstition Mountain area.
Compensation: $100 per day. Non union only.

Now Submitting Actors and Extras for RawTV Film "Doomsday"

MovieWork Now is submitting actors and extras for an upcoming RawTV and National Geographic film "Doomsday". Please read the character breakdowns carefully and follow all instructions for applying. Filming will take place in and around the Phoenix area. Auditions are required for principal roles. Acting ability is preferred.

Synopsis: "Doomsday" is a feature TV movie for the National Geographic Channel that follows five different groups of people and how they react to a national blackout caused by a cyber-attack.

Character Breakdown

Group A
Scenario: Erin gives birth in the midst of the blackout chaos. Family returns home to find house ransacked. Steve goes in search of supplies.
Roles being cast:
STEVE age 35 - IT consultant
ERIN age 34 - Steve's Wife - 9 months pregnant
MOLLY age 7 - daughter & budding photographer; unwittingly documents family drama with her new handicam.

Group B.1
Scenario: Hank and Sharon are Preppers who have been getting ready for just this kind of disaster. They move to their safe house and settle in. But equipment mishaps and hungry neighbors quickly unravel their solidarity.
Roles being cast:
HANK age 44 - Prepper
SARAH age 42 - Prepper - Hank's wife
HANK Jr age 12 - Hanks son
CHERYL age 16 - Hanks daughter
JASON age 17 - Cheryl's hipster boyfriend

Group B.2

Scenario: "VJ" is a tech-savvy, loner, latch-key teenager who has all the answers. But panic sets in as the blackout wears on and his police officer Mom fails to make it back home.
Roles being cast:
VJ age 17 - latch key kid; tech-savvy; loner - skateboarding skills are a PLUS
Mom - works as police officer

Group C.1
Scenario: Andrew and Gemma are staying at a romantic luxury villa getaway. The blackout party with two neighboring couples wears thin when food and champagne run out. Andrew, livid that the world cannot be summoned at the push of a button, decides to leave the villa and walk to the nearest town.
Roles being cast:
ANDREW age 32 - Wealthy Trader
GEMMA age 28  - Southern Belle girlfriend
VACATIONING COUPLE 1- Man & woman
VACATIONING COUPLE 2- Man & woman
GAS STATION OWNER

Group C.2
Scenario: Four college students at the end of the semester are trapped in a dorm elevator. With all communication down, they have no way of knowing there's a national blackout. As the days wear on without any sign of rescue, their only focus is how to get out of this dead-hung tomb.
Roles being cast:
DEE 21 - African American, Girl, IT wiz kid
LANCE 25 - Alpha Male, sporty, hothead
KEN 24 - Big, highly strung
MATT 26 --short, chubby comedian type

What To Prepare

Improvisational scenes based on script, looking for natural and realistic performances. In addition to scripted dialogue, actors must be very comfortable in scenes with extended improvisation.

Extra Roles

Hungry neighbor
Group of desperate neighbors
Car Accident Victim
Teenage burglars - must be over age 18 but have *look* younger
Burly Cop
Hospital Patients
Shelter Refugees
Cop
Skateboarders - age 18+ must be skilled at riding skateboard
Partying Teenagers - sitting around a bonfire
Friend - crashed out on couch
Neighbors
Rioters
Police Station Armed Guards
Dead people
Screaming woman
Parking Garage Guards

Additional Production Information

Production Company: Raw TV c/o Randy Murray Productions
Compensation:
Non-Union
Principals $350/day
Extras $100/day
Audition Dates: TBD - by appointment only
Shoot Dates: 07/01/2013 - 07/19/2013

Principal Needed for Pawn Daddy Pawn Store Commercial

MovieWork Now is casting a fluent Spanish Speaking Principal Talent for an upcoming Pawn Daddy Pawn Store Commercial Shoot. Non Union only. Hispanic male will play the lead role of "Pawn Daddy".

Casting Needs

Hispanic Male, looks 30-45 years old, must speak Spanish fluently. Mexican "Rico-Suave" type of character. Must be cool, calm, collected, and he's got your back! This character wears a white suit, white hat, and carries a Cuban cigar at all times. He looks cooler than Miami Vice, chains included. His taglines include "Yo soy tu PAWN DADDY". Character will need to deliver several lines in Spanish.

Audition Information

Date: TBD

Time: TBD. Script will be provided to talent that have been invited to audition.

Location: TBD. Phoenix area.

Attire: Business casual.

Shoot Information

Date: TBD.

Time: TBD. Tentative time is from 9am-1pm.

Location: TBD. Studio setting.

Compensation: $550 flat rate.

This commercial will air in the Phoenix Market only on Univision Arizona KTVK