CASTING INFO

8/31/10
Actors Needed for “Promised Land”
The hi-concept Indie Feature Film drama “Promised Land” is looking for extremely talented actors.  Please respond only if you available to shoot for 6 - 7 continuous days between October 1- 31, 2010.  This is a paid non-union shoot.  Specifically looking for:
South Asian (Indian or Pakistani), male, 40s, likeable, kind, ambitious, authentic accent
Caucasian male, 28 – 33 years old, good looking, receding hairline fine, fit but not skinny
Chinese female, mid 30s, professional
Chinese female, 50s- early 60s, small, cute but determined
Chinese male, 30s, attractive, slim
Hispanic male, 16 - 19 years old, good looking, charming, athletic
Nigerian / African, mid to late 30s, beautiful, authentic Nigerian accent
African American couple late 30s, early 40s, woman is short, funny, strong; male is average looking, quiet
Caucasian Female, mid 30s, lesbian but not butch looking

Also looking for several smaller roles including several South Asian (Indian or Pakistani) males & females 20s through 40s with accents.  Please email your headshot and resume, plus any links to film work to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
We expect to run auditions in the next couple of weeks.

8/24/10
Actors Needed for Queer Film
Actors needed for a new queer feature film shooting in Chicago September 7- 19 by award-winning director whose most recent feature was a hit on the festival circuit last year and garnered awards.  Looking for African American, Latin, Asian & Caucasian actors.  Specifically looking for 9 male roles, 30’s- 40’s and 16 female roles, mostly 20’s- early 30’s, a couple are 40’s.  It’s a plus if you are gay/lesbian/trans/queer-identified.   

Actors in this small budget project can expect IMDB credit, possible festival exposure, food, a copy of the film once it has been released & an invitation to the Chicago premiere.  Please send your headshot & resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ONLY if you have film experience and are available September 7- 19.  If you have a link you can share showing your work on-camera, please include that also.  

8/24/10
Actors Needed for Low Budget Horror/Drama
Actors needed for a low budget horror/drama to begin production in late September.  This is a nonunion production.  Actors will receive screen credit, possible film festival representation & pay when the film is sold.  Specifically looking for:

African American male age 45- 60, slender build, Morgan Freeman type
African American male age 23- 30, average body type, Tupac type
Caucasian male age 23- 30, average body type, Eminem type
African American male age 30- 50, heavy build, 300lbs
African American female age 19- 30, average body type
Caucasian male age 40- 60, heavy build  
African American female age 21- 30

Also casting extras of any ethnicity.  Email headshot & resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  All actors will be notified by email with details about the date & location of auditions.     

CREW INFO

8/31/10
Experienced PAs Needed for Short Film
Experienced PAs are needed for a 2-day shoot for a short film.  Shooting will take place in the city of Chicago September 18 & 19, 2010.  Responsibilities will include: helping construct/setup film set, assisting & directing extras, assisting production office as needed and assisting in other departments as needed.  Compensation includes food, copy & gas reimbursement.  Please send your resume and/or experience & references to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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