Cast and Crew Opportunities

The job assignment for the field experience is as a special event planner for an auto film festival in Toledo, Ohio.

The field experience will include the following responsibilities for developing the film festival:

• Researching niches in terms of potential audiences
• Analyzing other film festivals and determining what has made them successful
• Finding the uniqueness of the Toledo area and developing strategies to effectively compete for market niches
• Designing an auto film festival with special events around selected audiences including destination attractions, food, lodging, transportation, etc.
• The event will include operational aspects such as budget, time schedule, etc.
• Developing and operationally implementing a marketing plan
• Destination Toledo CVB and Associated Event Planning Companies

Please send resumes to BOTH:

• Cathy Miller
  Director of Tourism
  Destination Toledo CVB
  cmiller@doToledo.org
• David Groves
  President
  Appalachian Associates
  Appassoc1@yahoo.com

Sony Pictures Begins Casting Search

• "Heaven is for real" shooting Spring/Summer 2013.
• Seeking a 5-8 year old boy for a role in the feature film. Only boys between 5-8 years old will be considered.
• No experience necessary
• The Role: Colton is a caucasian 4-5 year old with blond hair and "otherworldy" blue eyes. Possessed of an open, honest face, he's innocent yet perceptive, with a lovely singing voice. Colton nearly loses his life after his appendix ruptures. Although terrified when he's taken in for surgery, he emerges as a calm, comfortable, self-assured little boy who casually offers up his observations of Heaven.
• If interested please email parent's name, phone number, child's name, child's date of birth, and a photo of the child to: openaudition@gmail.com
  to be considered for the open call.
• Open call will take place in the Cleveland, Ohio area on Sunday, April 28.
• Once we have received your submission email, more details will be sent to you regarding the opportunity.

• Ohio Business Video is casting for an upbeat, attractive (not necessarily looking for gorgeous model type) 18-29 female lead for a promotional web video (approximately a minute and a half long) for a start-up company based in Columbus. 
• Several lines of dialogue with minimal action to be shot within in a retail shopping environment (e.g. Gap or Target) during the first week of May, 2013.
• No calls please. To be considered, please send a link to some video examples of your acting experience to daniel@ohiobusinessvideo.com. 
  
• Pay is approximately $250.00 for shoot, hopefully not longer than half a day. Candidates will be contacted shortly and forwarded script for further consideration.

• Now casting for extras for Lionsgate Feature Film Draft Day. Film will be shooting soon in the Cleveland area.
• Please submit a recent photo, cell number, sizes and address to draftday@realstyleonline.com. Please put “Draft Day extras casting Cleveland” in the subject line. 

• The Feature Film Draft Day is accepting crew resumes.
• Please submit resumes for CREW ONLY to draftdayresumes@gmail.com.
• No cast resumes accepted.
• Please no calls to the Ohio Film Office about crew or cast questions at this time.

Marvel Feature Film is seeking PAID extras for Cleveland scenes filming in April and May 2013.

• When: Casting call Friday, April 19th and Saturday, April 20th
  10 a.m. - 3 p.m. NO EARLY LINE-UPS PLEASE!
• Ages 18 and over only. Children 9 and over interested in being extras are welcome with parents.
• Please bring CURRENT, casual snapshot.
• NO minors under the age of 9 that are not interested in being an extra at casting call please!
• Please bring a pen for the application; photos will be taken at no charge. (Business attire preferred; please be well groomed for picture!)
• Where: Metro Campus Cuyahoga Community College
  Bldg. UTC/Room 229
  2415 Woodland Ave. Cleveland 44115

Please NO phone calls to the Ohio Film Office, Greater Cleveland Film Commission or CCC!

Looking forward to seeing you all and having you be a part of filming! Thank you! Marvel Casting Coordinator

Marvel's Captain America: Winter Solider, which will be shooting in the greater Cleveland area in late spring 2013, is now accepting resumes for local crew positions.

Local crew members who are interested in working on the film should send their resumes to:

• Non-Union Resumes Email: ohiofilmresumes2013@gmail.com
• Union Resumes Email: clevelandcrew2013@gmail.com

Please DO NOT contact the Greater Cleveland Film Commission or the Ohio Film Office  offices regarding employment and casting opportunities.

This address is for resumes submissions for crew only.  This is not for actor or extra resumes.  As soon as additional information becomes available, the Greater Cleveland Film Commission and the Ohio Film Office will post the information on the website and via social media.   

ALL information will be available online. Please DO NOT contact the Greater Cleveland Film Commission offices regarding employment and casting opportunities. We will NOT respond to email requests pertaining to these opportunities.

A New York-based media company is accepting resumes for a Field Production Assistant to work on a new episode for their series. 

Eligible applicant must be available seven days a week beginning in March.

Responsibilities include:

• Field logs/transcribing footage
• Acquiring appearance releases, location agreements, other types of pertinent paperwork needed from talent
• Handling FEDEX shipments to/from office in NY
• Act as runner; updating production team Google sites, etc.

Required skills include:

• 1-3 years of experience in production
• Filming experience
• Experience with logging
• College degree
• Positive attitude/hardworking

Note:

• Eligible applicant must be available seven days a week beginning in March.
• Candidate must live locally, have a laptop, car and smartphone.
• Crew positions will be paid.
• Submit resumes/reels to allison.minto@viacommix.com

Cyclical Phenomenon Productions is casting for the following roles:

• William: (LEAD) William is merely hours away from his wedding ceremony. He is having cold feet and his family tries to convince him that he is making the right decision. He goes through with it but there is a slight twist at the end - the bride is not what we expected.
  White male, approximately 23, average height, average build.
  Will be working in a tuxedo
• John: William's brother and best man. A bit of a hot head with a slight alcohol dependency, but he means well and wants to see his brother happy. John tries to convince William that he is making the right decision.
  White male, approximately 25, average height, no specific build.
  Will be working in a tuxedo.
• Karren: Mother of William and John, and wife of Walter. She is slightly neurotic and compulsive. She has no idea that William has "cold feet."
  White female, approximately 45, no specific height or weight.
  Actor will need to provide own formal wear.
• Walter: Father of William and John, and husband of Karren. He tries to convince William that he is making the right decision the best way that he knows how- awkwardly.
  White male, approximately 45, no specific height or weight.
  Actor will need to provide own formal wear. A suit and tie is preferred.
• Wedding Planner: Minor role with only a few lines.
  Not race-, height- or build-specific.
  Actor will need to provide own formal wear.
• Pastor: Minor role with a single line.
  White, middle-aged male.
  Pastoral garb will be provided.

Actors will work for pro bono, but will have the rights to add the film to his/her reel. Food and refreshments will be provided on set. It is expected that this will be a single-day shoot.

For all questions and to submit headshot, resume and reel, email: productionscyclical@gmail.com (A copy of the script can be sent as well)

Independent feature film Anna's Violin is now accepting resumes and headshots for actors of all ages. They will be selecting actors/actresses for a read-through in February.

Anna’s Violin is based on of a true story about a journey of forbidden love between a poor boy and a wealthy girl that goes through struggles with the Native American tribes on the Western Frontier during the Revolutionary War. An innocent girl, Anna McDade, meets the love of her life John Martin “Blood Brother to the Seneca." Anna is convinced by her husband Sandy Potts to head west, pioneering to Ohio to start their own farm.

Please send resume and headshot to

Anna's Violin
P.O BOX 741
Dublin, Ohio 43017

Or email nicoleclevinc@gmail.com  

For more information on our film you may visit: www.annasviolin.com

Emilio Estevez's Johnny Longshot is seeking experienced crew

• This is NOT an email for actors/extras/interns/etc. This picture plans to shoot late spring
• Most candidates will not be called/contacted prior to March, 2013
• Resumes should be sent to jlfilmcincy@gmail.com, attention Lisa Neidanthal, Producer.

A short film from Ohio University’s 419 Productions is looking for actors. This film will be shot next spring in various locations throughout Ohio and on Monhegan Island, Maine. Possible shooting dates will be February through April of 2013. Shoots will be scheduled on weekends as well as a week in Maine. Compensation and travel expenses are negotiable. If you are a SAG actor, we will abide by SAG guidelines.

Character Descriptions:

• Martin (Lead) – 40 to 55 years old, male, Los Angeles Director of Photography.
• Beth (Supporting) – Late 20’s, Los Angeles female.
• Peter (Supporting) – 35 to 65 year old, male, Film Director.
• Joyce (Supporting) – 30 to 60 years old, woman.
• Robert Trevor (Supporting) – 50 to 65 years old, male, painter.
• Young Actor (Supporting) – 18 to 35 years old, male.
• Young Actress (Supporting) – 18 to 35 years old, female.

Casting dates:

Friday, November 30, 2012
6 – 10 p.m.
Ohio Union
Rosa Ailabouni Room – 3rd floor
1739 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43210

Saturday, December 1, 2012
9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 2 – 5:30 p.m.
Strongsville Library
Conference Room
18700 Westwood Drive
Strongsville, OH 44136

Please contact Joe Battaglia at Monheganlightcasting@gmail.com or at (440) 759-9248

Open Casting Call

Where: Mullen's Bar and Grill
200 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15212
www.mullensbarandgrill.com/pittsburgh
Who: Ages 10–60 (actors and non-actors – no experience necessary)
When: Saturday, November 10 at 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. (arrive anytime between those hours)

• No acting experience necessary
• Families and fans are encouragedto apply
• Bring a recent photo
• Casting Steelers fans for a Columbia University short film celebrating the beloved Steelers. Acting experience is not required for all roles
• The Film, "The Immaculate Reception," is set in 1972 in the hard-working steel town of Pittsburgh, PA. Joey, 16, the middle of three boys is a small, somewhat shy kid who wants to grow up and be like his Dad and brother who are strong, charismatic steelworkers. Joey has the chance to prove himself when the girl he has a crush on ends up at his house to watch the infamous playoff game between the Steelers and Raiders.
  Shooting dates: January 12–17, 2013 in the Pittsburgh area. Rehearsals and fittings will take place during December and January.
  
  

Character Breakdown for positions needed:

1. Joey, 16, (LEAD ROLE) quiet and observant, a small and somewhat shy kid with the look that he hasn’t grown into himself yet. (prefer age 18, look 16)
2. Shelly, 16, (LEAD ROLE) a feisty and self-confident girl. (prefer age 18, look 16)
3. Mike, 18, a lady's man, with charisma and a personality that's big enough to make people notice when he walks into a room. (who Joey would be if he were comfortable around people)
4. Stevie, 10–12, mischievous youngest brother who can get away with anything. A troublemaker with a serious mean streak.
5. Mike Sr., 40, a lifelong steelworker, a large man, both in size and personality.
6. Diane, 40, feisty matriarch, rules the home with a sense of humor.
7. Greg, 16, alpha - leader of the pack, good looking
8. Billy, 16, Greg's wingman, high energy, like's picking on people.
9. Gerry, 25, recently fired steelworker. A large man, rough but with a baby face/softside.
10. Two speaking roles for men watching the game. These men should be 30–60, working class, rough.

Note: Since the film is set in the year 1972, it is encouraged for men to grow their hair/beards.

For those who cannot attend the casting call, please submit a recent photo along with age, height and clothing/shoe sizes. Also include a short note about yourself explaining where you are from, and why you a Steeler fan!  
Email toimmaculatereceptionfilm@gmail.com

We genuinely thank you for your submission and interest in working with us.

Visceral Films is seeking to finalize cast and crew for a two-day shoot on October 10 and 11, 2012. The shoot is for a teaser-trailer of a horror-comedy feature written by a WGA award-nominated staff writer of an Emmy-winning series. The teaser-trailer is being made to assist our distributor with pre-sales for the feature film scheduled to be shot in early 2013.

CAST AND EXTRAS

• (1) Bus Driver (Male, 40's and older)
• "Lloyd" (Male, 20’s)
• "Steph" (Female, 20’s)
• "Adam" (Male, 20’s, decent Australian accent)
• "Jules" (Female, 20’s)
• "Kirk" (Male, 20’s)
• "Raymond" (Male, 40’s)
• (6) Tourist extras (4 with specific scenes as elderly women and men)
• (5) Vampires
• (1) Zombie

AUDITIONS

• HELD THIS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 IN WEST CHESTER, OHIO.
• Please send headshot and resume and/or links as soon as you can, we expect a large turnout, and need to schedule accordingly.
• Vampires and zombies: Please be in "full regalia.".

CREW
(3) PA's to assist the crew with everything from lighting/electrics to camera and grip work.

• Needed for both days
• Be prepared to work hard and have fun (our team is amazing)
• No experience required, but preferred

NOTES

• If you want to be part of this effort, we strongly encourage you to respond A.S.A.P.
• Everyone will receive a copy of the completed trailer, water/snack breaks, and preference in casting and crew selection decisions for the feature.
• "Steph" will be needed on the 10th and 11th. All others will be needed on the 11th. If you are chosen, please be ready to stay the day, however, once your scene is done, you will be free to leave sooner.
• Those who are required to stay the day(s) will receive lunch as well.

Scott Wohlstein- on IMDB (IMDBpro and LinkedIn)
Managing Partner
Visceral Films
(724) 712-3500 (Direct/Mobile)
www.visceralfilms.com
swohlstein@visceralfilms.com

Grave Decision is a dark comedy, buddy action feature film that is shooting in the Toledo, Ohio area June 3 – 22, 2012 and is seeking a local cast. 

• When: Casting will be held on April 5, 2012 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
  
• Where: SB Entertainment
  5700 Monroe Street, Suite 14
  Sylvania, Ohio 43560   
  
• For consideration, please email a headshot and bio to barbarajtroy@aol.com with the subject line "GRAVE CASTING."
  
• We will also need unpaid extras of any age, race, gender, or type available on a daily basis.

Grave Decision is also seeking the following crew members:

• Experienced UPM
  
• Experienced Art Director
  
• Experienced Production Accountant
  
• Experienced Script Supervisor
  
• On set Costumer (experience preferred)
  
• Caterer
  
• Craft Services
  
• Camera and Lights PAs (paid and unpaid available, some experience with REDs, Canon 7, and/or lights)
  
• Art PAs (unpaid)
  
• Hair and Makeup PAs (unpaid)
  
• Office PAs (unpaid)
  
• General PAs (unpaid)

Crew interviews to be conducted in Toledo by appointment. For consideration, please email to gravedecisionmovie@gmail.com.

The film Scorned will be filming in Southern Ohio (Portsmouth area) and is looking to fill key positions

The feature-length film Scorned will be filming in Southern Ohio (Portsmouth area) beginning in late April and running into early May, 2012. This is a paid, non-union opportunity and the production company is currently looking to fill key positions. Please note: this is for crew only, not cast.

Please send your resume as an attachment to: scornedthemovie@aol.com by March 23, 2012 if you are interested. Please include 'Scorned crew' in the subject line.

MTV is looking to hire a Production Assistant to work on a new episode for their series.

Must Be Available 7 Days A Week And Must Be A Local Of The Celina, OH Area. State date: 2/14 End Date: 3/27 Is this paid: Yes Location: Celina, OH Responsibilities include: field logs/transcribing footage; acquiring appearance releases/location agreements/any other type of pertinent paperwork needed from talent; handling FEDEX shipments to/from office in NY; act as runner; updating production team Google sites, etc. Required skills include:

• 1-3 years experience in production
• Experience with gathering appearance releases
• College degree
• Positive attitude/hardworking

Please Note:

• Must Be Local
• Must Own A Car
• Must Be Available 7 Days A Week
• We Do Not Provide Any Hotel Or Gas For Production Assistants
• Rates Will Only Be Discussed To The Selected Candidate

Contact: (Please Send Resume)
Patrick Mackey
Production Management Associae
production.resume2@gmail.com

No calls please

16mm Short Film Production Seeks Actors

A small, student production in Northwest Ohio seeks both professional and non-professional actors.

Fish Tank (working title) is a high school, coming-of-age drama that explores different sociological themes, namely how isolation is used as a social punishment. Production will take place over three weekends in September 2012.

Cast Breakdown

• Rowan – (18-25) - Shy, quiet high school student
• Andrew – (18-25) - Inwardly sensitive, All-American high school student
• Mrs. Browder – (40s-50s) - Earthy, unconventional mother

Auditions

When: February 4, 2012 from 11 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; February 18, 2012 from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Where: 120 Wolfe Center, Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403

Please send a message of interest to director Ethan Roberts at ethrobe@bgsu.edu.

Actors are unpaid, however, meals will be provided. No experience is necessary, but commitment is a must.

Union Film is seeking crew in the Cincinnati area

The feature film, A Doll's House, will be shot in the Cincinnati area beginning at the end of January 2012. Union Film is seeking crew. Actors need not to apply at this time. Interested/qualified people can submit resumes to kje@film-cincinnati.org

Field Production Assistant needed as soon as possible for a project in Oregon, Ohio

Field Production Assistant needed as soon as possible for a project in Oregon, Ohio A New York based media company is looking to hire a Production Assistant to work on a new episode for their series. You must be available 7 days a week starting immediately through December 13th and you will have Thanksgiving holiday off.

• State date: As soon as possible End Date: December 13, 2011
• Is this paid: Yes
• Location: Oregon, OH
• Responsibilities include: acquiring appearance releases/location agreements/any other type of pertinent paperwork needed from talent; act as runner; field logs/transcribing footage; handling FEDEX shipments to/from office in New York; updating production team Google sites, etc.

Required skills include:

• 1-3 years' experience in production
• College degree
• Experience with logging
• Must have full access to a vehicle
• Positive attitude/hardworking

If interested please contact:
Allison Minto, Production Management Associate, MADE
345 Hudson Street,
5th FL New York, NY 10036
212.767.8912 (office) 201.766.7948 (fax)
allison.minto@mtvnmix.com

Crew position needed: Camera Operator (range being someone from a PA who is familiar with operating, all the way up to an actual operator)

Production Company: EVC
Event: Eastern Great Lakes Figure Skating Championships, Mentor , Ohio
Dates: Setup: Thursday, September 29th 7-10PM.
Filming: Friday -Tuesday
Strike on Tuesday afternoon
Rate: $905 Flat Event Rate
Meals: Meals will be provided by the venue or, a $95 Food Stipend for the Week Travel and Lodging: For crew traveling in from outside 50miles, standard mileage is paid up to $150 each way. There is a shared hotel room available for the camera operator. Other: Pay Net30

EVC is a great and fun company to work with; we produce dozens and dozens of live events nation-wide and always looking to expand our crew of freelancers. Camera Operators should have a great attitude and be fun to work with.

If interested please contact:
Mark DiCristofaro
Lead Production Manager, EVC
Phone 866-933-7038 ext. 708
Cell 610-554-7242
mark@evcmail.com
www.eventvideocompany.com

The Food Network’s Restaurant Impossible is looking for production assistants for the following days and locations:

Strongsville, Ohio
The series will need three production assistants from August 14 – 16.
In addition, they will need one production assistant overnight on Aug. 15, who will work from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Canton, Ohio
The series will need three production assistants from August 18 – 20.
In addition, they will need one production assistant overnight on August 19, who will work from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m.

These are paid positions and applicants must be able to provide their own transportation. Please contact Lainie at LSegal@shootersinc.com. In the email please include a short blurb on any on set experience you have, as well as your contact information (including cell phone number).

I, Alex Cross, filming in Cleveland late summer into fall 2011, is now accepting resumes for local crew in all positions.

Crew members can submit their resumes to crossresumes@gmail.com. (Please note: resume submissions for crew only. NO ACTORS PLEASE.)

Paramount Pictures' Fun Size is still accepting applications for extras.

The film is especially looking for young adults (18 and over) who can be cast as teenagers. To receive an application, contact Lillian Pyles Casting at funsizeextras@yahoo.com or funthing45@yahoo.com.

The feature film Liberal Arts with Josh Radnor and Elizabeth Olsen, is looking for college age extras. (Please note that this is an unpaid gig but it should be fun!)

The film will be shooting at Kenyon College in Gambier on the following days. Shooting begins at 7 a.m.

• Monday, June 6 (100 extras)
• Tuesday, June 7 (12 extras)
• Thursday June 16 (60 extras)
• Friday, June 17 (25 extras)
• Monday, June 20 (22 extras)

How: Please send your availability, age, phone, email, and recent photo to liberalartsextras@gmail.com

Old Fashioned, a northeast Ohio-based independent feature-film is now accepting casting submissions.

The film is about a former frat boy and a free-spirited woman attempt the impossible: an "old-fashioned" courtship in contemporary America. The production is expected to shoot in and around Tuscarawas County in late September through mid November, 2011.

The film, written and directed by Ohio native Rik Swartzwelder, is a paid gig.

Please send headshots/resumes to:
124 East High Avenue
New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663

Or via email: oldfashionedmovie@gmail.com (please put "CASTING" in subject line)

Contact:

• Email: oldfashionedmovie@gmail.com
• Phone: 330-602-2420, ext. 220
• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Old-Fashioned/160270767353263
• Blog: http://oldfashionedmovie.wordpress.com/
• Website: http://www.oldfashionedmovie.com/

The production has also set dates for an open casting call for extras.
They are looking for all ages and types, and experience is not necessary. The casting call will be held June 26-27. Just show up and bring a current photo with you.

When: Sunday, June 26, 12 – 6 p.m.
Where: Performing Arts Center Kent State University at Tuscarawas

When: Monday, June 27, 3 – 9 p.m.
Where: 330 University Drive NE New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663

For more information on Kent State University at Tuscarawas, visit http://www.tusc.kent.edu.

Marvel Feature Film, The Avengers Open Casting Call for Extras.

When:

• Fri. JULY 15, 12 noon - 4
• Sat. JULY 16, 10 - 4 pm.

Where:

Holiday Inn Independence
6001 Rockside Rd.
Independence Ohio 44131

(ABSOLUTLEY NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!!) Must be 18 years or older (Feel free to submit current pictures of children under 18). Please come well groomed and wearing your best business executive attire. Your photo will be taken at no charge. Please bring a pen for application & it is helpful to know your sizes.