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Webseries casting Lead and Side Roles

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Gavin Lance is a comic book themed mystery webseries (minus the spandex) that will be filmed in Providence.
This is a non-union, non-paying gig.
Auditions to be held on January 10th from 1-6 pm in Providence, RI.
We are looking for the following characters:
- Lead: Male, 25-32, Athletic build, martial arts (or similar) a plus
-Reporter: Female, 22-35
-Drug Dealer: Male or Female, 20-35
If you are interested please contact us at groovycc@gmail.com. We will provide you with sides and directions. We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact Details: Colin Round Table Films groovycc@gmail.com

Industry News - January 2009

By Erin Trahan
Actors Michael Chen and Crystal Chiu, shooting a scene from Children of Invention.

Sundance helps film people look ahead, RI and CT start production coalitions, RIIFF and Coolidge name new staff, and more... the January 2009 report of industry news, festivals, and happenings.

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Animator / Motion Graphics / Graphic Artist

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The Moon Under Glass the newest feature film from Ellipsis Entertainment is looking for an animator / graphic artist to complete a few pieces for the film. We need about four or five pieces to be placed into the film. Some are freestanding and some need be layered onto of existing video. A couple examples are twinkling stars and a large, full sun setting. We have a very unique script and the film is incredibly visual. It's an exciting project. This film was completely self-funded, so unfortunately this position is non-paying.

Contact Details: Jeremy Collins Ellipsis Entertainment jeremy@ellipsisent Website

BOSTON CINEMA CENSUS 8 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN!!

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Central Productions is proud to announce its open call for submissions to the 8th Annual Boston Cinema Census (BCC) hosted by the Brattle Theatre. The BCC is a carefully curated annual showcase of the most interesting and innovative works produced by local emerging filmmakers, whether they are students, professionals, struggling artists, or film enthusiasts.
VISIT WWW.BOSTONCINEMACENSUS.ORG FOR FULL SUBMISSION DETAILS!!
Central Productions - www.centralproductions.org

Contact Details: Mike Bowes Central Productions 617-842-6372 bcc@centralproductions.org Website

Full Local Crew Needed For Local Reality Cooking Show

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To All Rhode island Productions Crews
December 17, 2008
Casting for Full Local Crews:
DJ Donnelly Productions Ltd- Triumph Group Productions Ltd is now casting for a full local crew for a new reality cooking show. The crews are for all productions levels for a reality show. The candidates must have local experiences and have local references in Rhode Island.
The show is now in development for 2009 and the productions companies is not accepting submissions from all crew positions. Please either email or mail your resume with references and salry requirements to:
US Mail to:

Contact Details: Lynn CAarolton, Head of development DJ Donnelly Productions Ltd Triumph Croup Productions Ltd 864-958-2004 djdonnelly@charter.net Website

ages 55+ print ad models

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I have a go-see on December 22 for life line.
Go-see December 22 in Shrewsbury, ma .Philips Lifeline, the #1 medical alert service. In the event of a fall or an emergency, help is available at the push of a button. They are looking to do a print ad featuring an older aged model with their caregiver.

Contact Details: haley KSMM none haley@ksmmonline.com

RI shooters wanted for new doc

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I am beginning work on a new doc about elephants after the first of the year. I could really use a shooter who is good with lights and sound to do interviews and some outdoor footage at the zoo, etc. It will probably involve 5 shooting sessions from Jan-May, including May 25.
I'll have a little money to spend for a stipend, but don't know exactly how much yet.
If you're excited by the idea, please contact me for more info.

Contact Details: Patti Cassidy 617 388-6860 tapit@care2.com Website

High School Aged Students Needed To Act in Short Videos

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We are developing short videos that will be included in a computerized program for the prevention of dating violence.

Contact Details: Keith Brown Pro-Change Behavior Systems kbrown@prochange.com

Crew Call for FEATURE FILM, FALL 2009

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Eyeris Productions is looking for Crew for it's 2nd Feature Film MAIZE. MAIZE will be produced in FALL 2009, 20 Day Shoot with a Trailer to be shot in MAY 2009 to attract additional investors.
Synopsis: RIU's Greek houses Chi Chi Lambda and Sigma Theta Delta are holding their annual Pledge Rushes. The Last Hazing: The MAIZE- a Giant Corn Maze the pledges must complete to finalize their membership. Just giving the Pledges a time limit would be going easy on them- Scaring them to death makes it more fun and interesting. To death... Someone is taking that too literal.
Production Manager

Contact Details: Jill Poisson Eyeris Productions eyerisproductions@gmail.com Website

Needed: Graphic Designer / Illustrator

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Looking for a graphic designer / animator to create a few pieces for a film in post-production. Very visual film shot in New Hampshire and Mass. Film will get heavy exposure in the festival scene and more. Great exposure and an excellent addition to a portfolio. If interested, email jeremy@ellipsisent.com with preferably a piece of your work attached or linked. Thank you.

Contact Details: Jeremy Collins Ellipsis Entertainment jeremy@ellipsisent Website

Actors for indy production

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The Zero Group is putting together a micro-budgeted indy feature and we are looking for the following principal actors:
Male actor, late twenties/early thirties to play demanding lead.
Male actor, late forties/early fifties, capable of showing a Kevin Spacey-like aloofness on camera.
Male actor, late fifties/early sixties, capable of switching from showing charm to menace by sheer presence alone. (Think John Huston in Chinatown.)
Female actress, late twenties, capable of projecting easygoing charm.

Contact Details: Mel Cartagena The Zero Group (617)-320-9447 fransico26@yahoo.com

Documenting Change: The LEF Foundation's New Goals and Grant Guidelines

By Jared M. Gordon
Lucia Small and Ed Pincus, shooting Axe in the Attic, in Hopedale, LA.  Photo by Henry Morgan.

The LEF Foundation describes its shift to funding only documentaries and past grant recipients offer their perspectives on the change.

While creative professionals continue to adapt in the face of economic hurdles, the LEF Foundation, founded in 1985 to support contemporary art, has made changes of its own with ramifications that impact both narrative and documentary filmmakers seeking financial assistance.

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Industry News - December 2008

By Erin Trahan
Mark Lund (left in blue) at a screening of his short, First World.

NewEnglandFilm.com hosts a party on December 10th, the LEF Moving Image Fund hosts a how-to-apply for funds workshop, and more... the December 2008 report of industry news, festivals, and happenings.

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Producer Wanted!

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Independent film company in Cambridge MA is seeking to contract a experienced Fund Raiser to raise funding for a Media Campaign to prevent suicide (Please visit www.whymovement.com)This is a way to help educate our youth and more importantly help save a life.
The position's salary is a 15% commission of the raised budget. as well 2% back end gross.
Ideal candidate's qualifications and employment history should contain sales and/or fund raising positions, strong finance background

Contact Details: Destin Velez Never Say Never Entertainment, LLC 617-208-3951 whymovement@gmail.com Website

31 Mole Richardson Film and Television Studio Lights Available!

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These lights are a great deal in excellent shape. We are happy to sell one or all. Prices are negotiable (especially if you want to buy bulk), and they are a great way to start off your lighting package. Please write or call with any questions or if you'd like photos, we'd be glad to tell you all about them. You can reach Brandon at (978) 846-0181 or at brandon@fastlights.com.
(6) Mole Richardson 8" Junior Solarspot Type 4281 2000W Max.
(14) Mole Richardson Baby Solarspot Type-407 1000W Max.
(3) Mole Richardson 8" Cool Redhead Solarspot Type 5291, 2000W Max.

Contact Details: Brandon Meadows FastLights.com 978-846-0181 brandon@fastlights.com Website

Tri-Spy Try

AKA (Other Title): 
P.T. London in Tri-Spy Try
Producer: 
Mary Beth Luzitano
Production Company: 
Striving Artists Theater Company
Writer: 
Nicholas Assunto and Matthew Luzitano
Director: 
Nicholas Assunto
Cast: 
Sarah Kronenberg, Mary Beth Luzitano, Jeffry Bukowski, Brad Kirton, Andrea Luff, Becca Bertrand, Vanessa Daddario, Jacquelyn Boyle and Kira Hawkridge
Year of Release: 
2007
Plot/Description: 
P.T. London just finished her latest chapter in her hit children's book about the adventures of a young wizard and the publishers can't wait to get their hands on it. When P.T. turns down a few publishers offers...they send spies to steal the book.
Budget: 
0
Filming Locations: 
Newport, RI
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Brazilian Portuguese Female voice talent for phone prompts

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Our client is looking for a female Brazilian Portuguese voice talent to record a series of voice prompts for a phone system. Location is in the greater Boston area, or surrounding towns. Compensation to be discussed. Must be able to provide quality voice samples. Voice samples due by Monday November 24th.
Please respond to:
aowen@ricintl.com

Contact Details: RIC International 617-621-0940 ext 181 Website

Stunt Fighters Needed Saturday Nov 22

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Filming an action sequence this Saturday, November 22nd in Cranston RI for the short film "Birthright". Need extras who are comfortable with stage combat and stage weapons to help out for a few hours. Please contact us with resume/experience at producer@sneakycamel.net if you are available. No pay, but food, fun, copy and credit provided. Must be 18 or over.

Contact Details: Kat Alix-Gaudreau Sneaky Camel Productions producer@sneakycamel.net

Writer wanted that has a scriptural writing ability !

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Looking for a driven writer that could take a story and turn it to a Oscar Screen Play. This is your time to shine as a writer
You will be giving the opportunity to be apart of a movement that will change our nation and save our youth.
Please be able to start ASAP and meet deadlines....
A scriptural connection with the bible is most helpful for we will be challenging what has been our guide to life for 100's of years.
this will be a 4 feature opportunity ... think Adam and Eve meets suicide.. with a Saw filming style..

Contact Details: Destin Velez Never Say Never Entertainment, LLC 617-208-3951 whymovement@gmail.com Website

Speculating on Five Feature Length Screenplays

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ACID TONGUE is an urban thriller about a strip club bartender struggling to cope with intense feelings of rage and disillusionment. In the mold of NAKED or TAXI DRIVER.
THE BALANCING GAME is a story of two psychiatrists & two rivals. Their rivalry is completely one-sided until one fateful night changes everything. This is a dark, perverse, devious story with shades of Stanley Kubrick and Samuel Beckett.
THE INFILTRATORS is an unconventional horror film with an important message about this country’s red state vs. blue state mentality.

Contact Details: Peter Matsoukas Rockscar Films peter@rockscarfilms.com Website

Actors need ASAP

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Looking for 4 actors, needed asap. Most likely shooting week of 11/17. Shooting will take a half day. Need to provide own wardrobe, make-up.
Unpaid position, a simple testimonial web video. May lead to more paid work. Types needed:
Client A--25 year old white female
Client B--35 year old Southern African American female
Client C--35 year old white male military officer (must have authentic military related uniform)
Client D--45 year old white male executive

Contact Details: Melinda Rainsberger They're Using Tools! 401.497.5051 melinda@theyreusingtools.com Website

Summer Camp Counselors

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Kid Filmmakers is seeking Summer Camp Counselors to assist film instructors with children, grades 1-12, at Rhode Island, Massachusetts or Connecticut locations. Must have supervisory experience as camp counselor, teacher, or teacher's assistant. First aid knowledge preferred. Background criminal checks required. (NOTE: Our summer camp counselors are "kid wranglers", not film instructors, so film experience is not necessary.

Contact Details: Eleyne Austen Sharp The Film Community eleyneaustensharp@kidfilmmakers.com Website

Sex and Justice, A Crime Drama

Producer: 
Rebecca De Ornelas and Michael DiBiasio
Director of Photography: 
Tim McNany
Production Company: 
Idling Prohibited Productions
Writer: 
Michael DiBiasio
Director: 
Michael DiBiasio
Cast: 
Richard Brundage, John-Patrick Dricoll, Jonathan Patton, Richard "Salty" Scivola, Thomas Major II, and Rebecca De Ornelas
Year of Release: 
2008
Plot/Description: 
Sex and Justice is the story of four people ensnared in a complex web of murders and vengeances. It begins with the unorthodox interrogation of a confessed murderess (Elizabeth Fiara, played by Rebecca De Ornelas) whose interview soon causes new suspicions to form around her interviewer - recently vindicated District Attorney Norman Turner (played by Richard Brundage). Turner’s corruptions are already well known to Detective Robert Bryant (aka “The Texan,” played by John-Patrick Driscoll), but the extent of his partner’s (Detective Robert Montgomery, played by Jonathan Patton) involvement in the entire affair remains a mystery.
Filming Locations: 
Cranston and Providence, RI
Distributor: 
Self-distributed
Contact Person: 
Rebecca De Ornelas, Producer
Posted Email: 
rebecca@sexandjustice.com
Embedded Video: 
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Actors Needed for RISD Senior Degree Project

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Casting four Male roles (ages 25-40) for Rhode Island School of Design Senior Degree Project.
The project follows the experiences of two "smart drug" dealers when they are forced to face their customers in person for the first time. They must confront the real consequences of what they do, for better or worse. The film will explore how modern technology can separate us from reality and face-to-face interaction.
Auditions:
When: Friday (the 14th), Saturday (15th), and Sunday (16th) from 2:00-6:00p.m. each day.

Contact Details: Kristen Ross Anarchist Productions 404-406-3444 kross01@g.risd.edu

Director of Photography/ Camera person/ other Crew needed!

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Now hiring crew for Rhode Island School of Design senior degree project.
Director of Photography/ cameraperson: Someone who is familiar with video. Will be shooting on a Panasonic DVX100. The look will be sterile, with a muted color palette. Creative control will be given to an especially qualified candidate.
PAs, art department, and lighting crew are also needed. E-mail Kristen Ross to set up a meeting time.

Contact Details: Kristen Ross (writer/director) 404-406-3444 kross01@g.risd.edu

ACTORS NEEDED! EMERSON COLLEGE BA FILM

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John-Caucasian. Mild Mannered midaged man, tired of life, looks for a way out by killing his family. The role demands versatility as the character moves from average Joe to psychotic killer. Requires combat choreography and stamina
Carol-Caucasian middle aged female. Typical Mom. Demands a lot for her children and is highly irritating to her husband. She has an Annette Benning sense of humor. Requires physical action.

Contact Details: Anna McCarthy (Casting Director) Anna McCarthy Casting for "On A Dark and Snowy Night" (914)424-2300 Anna_McCarthy@emerson.edu

Industry News - November 2008

By Erin Trahan
Soldiers line up in Maryanne Galvin's documentary, Interrogate This.

NewEnglandFilm.com relaunches, Ruff Cutz, MassVOTE's Eye on Democracy Video Contest and more... the November 2008 report of industry news, festivals, and happenings.

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DP needed for 2 day shoot (Non-Union)

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In need of a DP for a 2 day shoot, December 6th and 7th. DP must have own camera equipment and be willing to work for a flat rate of $400. if interested, please send resume, equipment info and reel. MUST MUST have previous experience. (Non-Union Only)
rimaproject@gmail.com

Contact Details: rimaproject@gmail.com

Actors wanted

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***Student filmmaker looking for 3 actors, ages 18-28, for short film.

Contact Details: Ryan Cuming thomascuming@mail.uri.edu

DP Needed for Pilot

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In need of a DP with their own camera equipment for a 2 day shoot, December 6th and 7th. DP must have own camera equipment and be willing to work for a flat rate of $400. if interested, please send resume, equipment info and reel (if possible). MUST have previous experience as a DP.
NON UNION ONLY
submit to: rimaproject@gmail.com

Contact Details: rimaproject@gmail.com