2010 BlueCat Screenplay Competition CALL FOR ENTRIES
Since 1998, we have built a large community of writers passionately committed to writing original, unforgettable work.
This starts with our exchange of feedback to each writer who enters BlueCat.
EVERY SCREENPLAY RECEIVES WRITTEN SCRIPT ANALYSIS
This year, we’ve created two new awards for international screenwriters, expanded our early analysis deadlines and resubmission programs and brought back our popular title contest to further our support and find the new writer.
PRIZES
Winner receives $10,000Four Finalists receive $1500 each. The best screenplay from the UK will be awarded the Cordelia Award and will receive $2500. The best screenplay outside the USA, Canada and the UK will be awarded the Joplin Award and receive $2500. The screenplay with the best title submitted in November and December, as voted by the public, will receive $1000. SCRIPT ANALYSIS DEADLINE SCHEDULENov 1 - receive analysis by November 10Dec 1, - receive analysis by January 5January 20 - receive analysis by February 1Feb 1 - receive analysis by March 1March 1 – receive analysis by March 20
*Shoot Date: 1st and 3rd week of November* *Shoot location: Tampa area (no travel or hotel provided)*
*Rate: TBD based on a full day or half day rate*
*What they are looking for:**Men & Women – all ethnicities* *Ages 20-50’s*
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Casting Opps........Actorfest NY 2009 Casting Opportunities
OPEN-CALL AUDITIONS
All Actorfest attendees will have the opportunity to participate in auditions for an outstanding variety of projects and casting directors. This is a great opportunity to be seen by professionals for FREE.
Audition slots are limited, so we recommend showing up at Actorfest early to sign up for an audition spot. Audition slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The opportunity to audition is not guaranteed.
For the auditions, remember to bring copies of your headshot and resume (stapled together).
Currently, open-call auditions are scheduled for:
* NBC/Universal * Telemundo * Nickelodeon * Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc.
Here are specific instructions for some of the auditions.
NBC/Universal and Telemundo
NBC Universal and Telemundo will be holding auditions designed to add diversity to NBC and Telemundo's expanding talent pool.
NBC's roster of scripted series includes critically acclaimed comedies like Emmy winners The Office, starring Steve Carell, and 30 Rock, starring Alec Baldwin and Tina Fey; award-winning dramas including the Law & Order brand, Heroes, and Chuck; daytime drama Days of Our Lives; and the Saturday-morning Qubo block of programming for kids, including the award-winning 3-D animated series Veggie Tales.
Telemundo is a U.S. Spanish-language broadcast television network committed to broadcasting unique and outstanding national and local entertainment, news, and sports programming; Telemundo reaches 93% of U.S. Hispanic viewers through 16 owned-and-operated stations, 45 broadcast affiliates, and distribution to nearly 800 cable systems in more than 210 markets.
Kendra Carter, Director of Talent Diversity; Tracette Hillman, Coordinator; Alfredo Richard, SVP Communication & Talent Development for Telemundo. Audition dates and locations will vary; for more info about NBC Universal, Telemundo, and NBCU's diversity initiatives, visit www.nbc.com, www.telemundo.com, and www.diversecitynbc.com.
Seeking-Bilingual and Spanish-Speaking Actors: males and females (all ages); and Actors who can play 50+: males and females
Auditions will be held Oct. 24 at Back Stage's Actorfest, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at Manhattan Center Studios, The Hammerstein Ballroom (34th St. btwn. Eighth & Ninth aves.), NYC. Callbacks will be held starting at 2 p.m.
If you are called back, you will be given a scene to prepare and read. Come prepared with multiple copies of your pix & résumés (stapled together). Sign up for an audition time slot as early in the day as possible after arriving at Actorfest. There is no guarantee that everyone will be seen; early attendance is strongly recommended.
General admission to Actorfest is free. Please be advised that no actor is guaranteed a role in a future production.
Nickelodeon & TeenNick Open Casting Call -- Ages 12 to 20 Years
Nickelodeon and TeenNick are holding a general open call for various projects.
What: Seeking—Male and Female Actors: 12-20 years only, all ethnicities, all types.
When: Oct. 24, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Back Stage's Actorfest
Where: Manhattan Center Studios, The Hammerstein Ballroom (34th St., btwn. Eighth & Ninth aves.), NYC.
What to Prepare: Prescreen audition materials will be given on site. Bring a headshot (snapshot ok) & résumé, stapled together; must include name, age & all contact info. If you are called back, you will be given a scene to prepare and read.
What to Wear: Dress casual, like a real teen, similar to what you see on Nickelodeon.
Additional Info: Callbacks are the same day and you will be notified in person if we are interested. We will keep all headshots on file for possible future auditions. Projects vary.
Sign up for an audition time slot as early in the day as possible after arriving at Actorfest. There is no guarantee that everyone will be seen; early attendance is strongly recommended. General admission to Actorfest is free. Note: Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.
Grant Wilfley Casting
Grant Wilfley Casting is casting background for a number of current and future film and television projects, including Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan, Oliver Stone's Wall Street 2, and the new HBO series Boardwalk Empire.
Recent credits include, Sex & The City: The Movie, "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit", The Departed, Michael Clayton, Enchanted, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, Burn After Reading, Shutter Island, "Lipstick Jungle", Julie & Julia, Old Dogs, and "The Sopranos."
Allison Hall, casting associate; Jolanda Anthony, casting assistant; Stephanie Forrest, casting assistant. Shooting dates and locations will vary, depending on the project.
Seeking—Background Actors, Singers, and Dancers: males and females, all ages, all ethnicities, all types, for background acting work and possibly featured/day-player roles.
Auditions will be held Oct. 24 at Back Stage's Actorfest, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m and 1:30-4:30, at Manhattan Center Studios, The Hammerstein Ballroom (34th St. btwn. Eighth & Ninth aves.), NYC. Come prepared with multiple copies of your pix & résumés (stapled together).
Sign up for an audition time slot as early in the day as possible after arriving at Actorfest. There is no guarantee that everyone will be seen; early attendance is strongly recommended. General admission to Actorfest is free.
For more info about Grant Wilfley Casting, visit www.gwcnyc.com. Please be advised that no actor is guaranteed a role in a future production. Pay and union status may vary depending upon the project.
CASTING DIRECTOR AND AGENT MEET & GREETS
Numerous casting directors and casting associates will be holding Meet & Greet sessions at Actorfest, where you'll get the opportunity to talk to top casting professionals one-on-one for a minute or two, and then drop off your headshot and resume with them for future consideration.
Although these are not auditions, this is a terrific opportunity to get noticed by casting directors, receive quick and valuable feedback on your headshot and resume, or have some of your important career questions answered by leading casting professionals.
To attend a Meet & Greet session, simply stand in line at the Meet & Greet area at Actorfest. Don't forget to bring copies of your headshot and resume (stapled together)!
NOTE: The Meet & Greets are free, but in order to stand in line for a Meet & Greet session, you must first purchase a ticket to at least one Actorfest Workshop (a Panel, Intensive, or Focus Session). Meet & Greet slots are limited; the opportunity to meet a casting director is not guaranteed.
Professionals from the following casting offices will be holding Meet & Greet sessions:
* Jennifer Rudolph, Mitchell/Rudolph Casting, "Flipped," "G.I. Joe," "Transformers" * Barbara McNamara, Barbara McNamara Casting, "What Happens in Vegas," "30 Rock" (background casting), "The Devil Wears Prada" (background casting) * Maria E. Nelson and Ellyn Long Marshall, Orpheus Casting Group, "Girlfight," "Real Women Have Curves," "Maria Full of Grace," "Looking for Palladin" * Paul Schnee, Barden/Schnee Casting, "World Trade Center," "Redacted," "Important Things with Demetri Martin" * Albert Bramante, agent, Emerging Talent LLC
Note: Casting directors scheduled to appear are subject to change.
PIX & RESUME DROP BOXES
Lots of casting directors, agents, and managers will have Drop Boxes available at Actorfest. When you attend Actorfest, you'll have the opportunity to drop off your headshot and resume in these boxes throughout the day. And you can add your pix & resume to as many boxes as you'd like!
So make sure you bring multiple copies of your headshot and resume (stapled together) to Actorfest. It's a free, convenient way to get your photo and resume into the hands of casting professionals.
The Independents' Film Festival Invites You to Join Us for Food, Drink, Films and Fun!
7 Nights of Films, a Party Every Night!
Please join us as we celebrate the independent spirit by bringing you the best indie shorts, docs, animations, experimental and feature length films. Come early for a reception each night with complimentary food and drink, stay after to socialize with the creative souls of Tampa Bay.
See the films... Meet the filmmakers... Party like a film star!
• Dates: November 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2009 •
• Location: The Education Channel• 703 N Willow Avenue • Tampa, FL
• Tickets:In Advance and Online only • Seating is Limited! Buy your Tickets Now! Click on 2009 Event Info at http://www.independentsfilmfest.com
• Sponsors: The Education Channel • Arts Council of Hillsborough County, University of Tampa, Tampa Digital Studios, B-Side, Productionhub.com, WMNF Radio, Quorum Hotel Tampa.
•The Education Channel The Education Channel invigorates the intellectual climate of community life by delivering quality educational programs that enhance Tampa Bay residents' opportunities to reach their educational goals. The Independents' Film Festival (IFF) is an annual project of The Education Channel, encouraging aspiring filmmakers to pursue their passion and hone their artistic skills. The IFF educates and cultivates an audience for true independent filmmaking by presenting indie films on television, on the web, and in community screenings.
•Productionhub.com ProductionHUB.com is the global online resource and industry directory for film, television, video, live event and digital media production. With over 2.7 million user sessions and 20 million page views in 2008, this vertical B2B and industry portal has become the world’s largest and most active production community search site for production products, equipment, services and professionals.
•B-side.com B-side was founded on the simple idea that there are thousands of movies made every year that never get the chance to be seen by people who would love to see them. With the online schedule system by B-Side you can easily navigate all the films in the festival, watch trailers and create a personal calender. Also, after you've seen films you can go back and leave ratings and reviews on the films' pages!
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Venue Ensemble Theatre (VET) is scheduled to present LATER LIFE by A.R. Gurney February 12-28, 2010 at Venue Theatre Pinellas Park, FL.
"Later Life" tells what happens when Austin, a Boston banker, is unexpectedly thrown together at a cocktail party with Ruth, a woman he met as a serviceman one night in Capri 30-odd years ago. As a young man, he let Ruth get away. Given a second chance in "Later Life," will the outcome be different?
Director Kathy Richter is currently casting for LATER LIFE. The remaining role to be filled is that of "Other Men". In Gurney fashion, one actor plays 5 distinctly different characters (age range 50-70). May consider several actors to cover this role.
Character Description for "Other Men": The characters are real people and should not be played as cartoons or caricatures. Quick costume changes will be required.
Jim: witty gay gentleman with a nicotine addiction who is constantly trying to quit smoking
Roy: retiree who wants to leave Boston and relocate to Florida despite his wife's protests.
Duane: computer geek
Ted: an "everyday Southern guy" who just moved to Boston with his wife and is enjoying the city
Walt: a middle-aged man who is pushing his divorced friend to begin dating
Auditions are by appointment and will normally be scheduled for Tuesday/Wednesday evenings in November.
To schedule an audition appointment, please send a copy of your resume and headshot to: Mary Kay Cyrus, rrc_va@hotmail.com, subject line: Later Life Audition.
Please indicate your best availability for an audition date and also your availability for rehearsals (daytime/evening/weekends).
Venue Theatre and Actors Studio is located in the new Broyhill Plaza at 9125 US 19 N, (intersection of Mainlands Blvd and US 19N), Pinellas Park.
Venue Theatre Collective, Inc is a Not-For-Profit 501(c)(3) Corporation.
Victoria's Secret is seeking runway model contestants for the Victoria's Secret Model Search. The expert panel will select the top 10 finalists, who will participate in "Model Boot Camp" before one winner is selected to walk the runway in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show TV Special.
Competition runs Oct. 29-Dec. 3; Model Boot Camp for finalists begins Nov. 3. Results will be announced Dec. 1 on the TV broadcast of the special on CBS.
Seeking—Model Types: female, 18-30 (by Oct. 24, 2009), any ethnicity, must be legal U.S. residents, 5'8"+ barefoot, must be in excellent health, must be available to stay in NYC from Oct. 29-Dec. 3 to compete, must have basic command of the English language (both written and spoken).
Florida auditions will be held Oct. 10, 8-10 a.m. at Gansevoort South Beach, 2377 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL;
California auditions will be held Oct. 17, 8-10 a.m. at the W Hotel Los Angeles-Westwood, 930 Hilgard Ave., L.A
Illinois auditions will be held Oct. 24, 8-10 a.m. at the W Hotel Chicago-Lakeshore, 644 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL. B
ring two forms of ID (including photo ID with birthdate), swimwear (no lingerie or logos), high heels, and a completed entry form.
If unable to attend auditions, visit www.cbs.com/victoria to submit online and upload your 90-second video; deadline is Oct. 24.
Videos must be less than 250 MB and must include a full-body shot of you and only you in swimwear (no lingerie); your best "model's walk" in swimwear and high heels; a 10-second "held in place" close-up of your full face; you stating in English your full name, age, and city of residence; and you telling producers in English about yourself, what is unique about you, and how your appearance as a "Runway Angel" in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Television Special would enhance the fashion show. To download entry forms, a full list of rules, and for more info, visit www.vsallaccess.com.
No fees or purchases required. Winner will get to walk the runway in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Television Special and receive a $5,000 Victoria's Secret gift card; 10 finalists will receive meals, travel, and lodging.
NBC, Simon Cowell, and FreemantleMedia are casting Fifth season of America’s Got Talent, a national search for the hottest variety and novelty acts. Simon Cowell, co-prod. Shoot is TBD.
Seeking—Comedians, Singers, Dancers, Animal Acts, Bizarre Novelty Acts, Magicians, Belly Dancers, Etc.: male or female, any age, any ethnicity, must be a US citizen, legal permanent resident of the US, or possess a current legal visa allowing employment in the US.
Submit a two- to three-min. video (by hotlink or by uploading) at
www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/casting
or by snail mail to
America's Got Talent Season 5
3727 W. Magnolia Blvd., #808
Burbank, CA 91505
VHS & DV tapes along with DVDs will be accepted. (NO hi-8 or formats that need VHS adaptors.) Label the tape or disc with name, act name, address and phone number.
Download and complete the Eligibility Requirements/Casting Information Sheet/Personal Release Form from the website.
Pre-registration for auditions is also available at the website.
National casting call you may be interested in if 18 + Go for it! You have to be 18yr though they want actors that look younger!
Casting Call: FOX is conducting a two-week search online for 18 to 22 year olds who can pass for a teenager aged 16 or 17 years. The open casting call is for a new untitled comedy pilot on FOX from the executive producers of That '70s Show.
The show is from writer/producer Mark Brazill with Tom Werner and Mike Clements also executive producing. The plot involves modern-day teenagers based on Brazill's working-class childhood in Buffalo, NY.
To audition, fill out the online form, stating name, age, height and name of the character you are submitting for, read the audition scene provided and upload.
Urban Models Inc. is casting Male and Female models for our fall fashion event on Oct 17th which will kick off Fashion Week in Orlando.
Men 5'11 and taller onlywomen 5'7 and taller only
Auditions will be held at the UMI office by appt only. call 407.601.36867600 Southland Blvd Suite 103, Orlando, FL 32809
Men bring Dress shoes ~ Women bring HeelsCasual dress ~ Be prepared to walk This show is no pay for models due to the amount of models involved and the amount of video, photo and news coverage **********************************************
Casting for:.... • Host: MALE or FEMALE, 20's to 30's. Must have outgoing personality and be stylish.....
Shooting Dates:....TBA at the Session....
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10/3/2009: "The Fitness Show"
Casting for:.... • Host: MALE or FEMALE, 20's to 30's. Must have outgoing personality.... • Exercisers: FEMALE, 20's. Must be in fit shape for exercise routine....
Casting for:.... • Host: Male 20's to 50's. He is the Count who is creepy..... • Lorelei: FEMALE, 20's to 40's. She is the Goddess of Death, but very pleasant..... • Mort: MALE, 20's to 30's. He is a sidekick, henchman, and comic relief..... • Model: FEMALE, 20's. They are beautiful zombies..... • Monster: MALE, 20's to 40's. He must look menacing.....
Shooting Dates:....TBA at the Session....
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10/3/2009: "News Show"
Casting for:.... • Host. Female, 30's to 50's. She must have a worldly, educated, intelligent demeanor..... • Co Host: Male, 20's to 40's. Must be energetic and humorous but still serious.....
Casting for:.... • Hosts: Male and Female. 20's to 40's. Hosts needed for a 30-minute Television Show. Premise of show is to follow the hosts for a day as they individually explore restaurants, galleries, theatres, and boutiques in the local Orlando area.
We are looking for friendly, outgoing, and personable hosts with experience in Broadcast Television and public relations. ....
• Critics: Male and Female. 20's to 40's. We are search of food, beverage and art critics.....
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