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Guardians of the Galaxy

Aimee Spinks — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 17:49:34 +0000

From Marvel, the studio that brought you the global blockbuster franchises of Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and The Avengers, comes a new team – the Guardians of the Galaxy. An action-packed, epic space adventure, Marvel’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy,’ expands the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the cosmos, where brash adventurer Peter Quill find himself the object of an unrelenting bounty hunt after stealing a mysterious orb coveted by Ronan, a powerful villain with ambitions that threaten the entire universe. To evade the ever persistent Ronan, Quill is forced into an uneasy truce with a quartet of desperate misfits – Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon, Groot, a tree-like humanoid, the deadly and enigmatic Gamora and the revenge-driven Drax the Destroyer. But when Quill discovers the true power of the orb and the menace it poses to the cosmos, he must do his best to rally his ragtag rivals for a last, desperate stand – with the galaxy’s fate in the balance.

Only two days left until Marvel’s latest action movie hits the big screen! Guardians of the Galaxy has already been well received by critics, deeming it ‘Marvel’s riskiest but most surprising success yet’ (Matt Risley, Total Film).

As a huge fan of Marvel’s already established throng of super-hero blockbusters, I cannot wait to check out Guardians of the Galaxy. This time I have the added bonus of knowing I was a part of the process (albeit for one day)! Sadly, Marvel have only released two of my stills from the film (which you can check out HERE) but there are plenty to see from Jay Maidment (the awesome unit stills photographer behind this and many of Marvel’s other films) which you can find all over the official Facebook page for the movie as well as on IMDB. Alternatively, head on over to the official website for more goodies!

Book your tickets now – I know I am!

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Casting Calls: October 11th 2013

Aimee Spinks — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 09:14:14 +0000

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Casting Calls: Male Aged 30-45 for Short Film

Warhol is an award winning dark comedic script with a run time of 15 minutes, during which it holds a mirror up to the celebrity obsessed world within which we live. How far will a person go, or allow themselves to be pushed in order to achieve their fifteen minutes of fame? ‘Warhol’ demonstrates how the media can influence, and in this case manipulate their audience, at times with disturbing consequences.

You will be working with an award winning script and a team that have worked on the following programmes. A Director, who has worked on everything from Robin Hood Prince of Thieves to Mr Selfridge. Craig Shaynak – You may know him from the hit show ‘Ray Donovan.’ Anil Desai – The Kumars (BBC) Stuart White Nichols – BBC Timothy David – HBO’s Game Of Thrones, Benjamin Crellin – Xena Warrior Princess and Young Hercules. Thomas Johnson – Art Director on the last four JLS Videos. And me… Adam, who’s written for The BBC, Buena Vista, ITV and others. We also have a genuine hollywood actor reading for the lead.

Character: Dave Dawson

Must be American or Canadian! Must! Age 30 – 45. Dave is a Howard Stern wannabe. Banned from broadcasting in America after a stunt backfired, Dave jumped the pond in search of a fresh start, forcing him to take a job at a small regional station in East Anglia where his right-wing, straight talking persona is more than the suburban town can handle. The lack of night owls, insomniacs and lovelorn housewives, means he is having trouble flexing his tabloid muscles.

Pay: £60 p/day

Shoot Date: 4th Nov 2013 – 6th Nov 2013

Production Company: http://www.dittoproductionslimited.com/_/Welcome.html

Apply: adam@dittoproductionslimited.com

Casting Calls: Young Cast Required for Moroccan Film

Thief

The film is a moving story about a homeless boy who desperately needs money to pay for his sick brothers operation. Miraculously he lands his dream job working as a bellhop at an international hotel, but someone steals his uniform which is vital for the job. The story follows Youseff and his friends as they search the souks of Marrakech in a desperate bid to try and get it back.

Shoot dates: 1st Dec 2013 – 18th Dec 2013

Pay: £380+ P/week (plus flights, accommodation & expenses)

Available Roles:

Youseff
Ernest, slim, caring for his brother, homeless, honest face

Adbel
Disabled, frail, honest, fighter, funny

Kaz
Hard, bully, muscular, frightening, intimidating

Rao
Kind, hard working, appears older than her years, attractive, loyal.

Nabil
Friendly, funny, not very fit, side kick character

To apply: currently applications are only being taken through Shooting People – https://shootingpeople.org/production/work/project/6484

Casting Calls: Male Actor for Short Film

Big Grail

A short scripted dark comedy with 2 actors. A married couple in a chauffer driven car find themselves stuck at a security checkpoint.. Both are business executives in the same multi-national company. A dispute ensues about issues as wide ranging as ecology, capitalism and marital infidelity drawing out themes around convenience, consumption, good taste and etiquette. This is an artists’ film commission produced for a contemporary art context, opening at a London gallery early 2014.

Character: Business Man (Lead)

Adult white male aged late 30s-50 yrs old. Must have British accent, indistinguishable not too posh. He is a senior brand manager within a multinational food technology corporation. Must have a professional look someone with confidence and authority. He is colleague and romantic interest to female lead. Role requires good comedic acting, with some serious elements. Verbal role with good facial acting acting and hand gestures. Not too caricature. 2 shooting days + 1 rehearsal day. Early Dec 2013.

Shooting dates: 4th Dec 2013 – 5th Dec 2013

Location: London

Pay rate: £175-£300 per day (negotiable), inc. agreed travel expenses

Apply: Alexandra Roche: ali.roche@spikeisland.org.uk

Acting Jobs: Drama Tutor Needed

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland are looking to hire a part time Drama Tutor.

They are looking to employ an experienced Drama Tutor, they will be responsible for the design and delivery of a 21 week programme of weekly drama classes taking place on Friday mornings from January 2014 – May 2014 on site in HMP Perth.

Applicants should have a degree level education, skills in devising performance and experience of teaching/creative facilitation.

Part Time
Hourly Paid £21.61

You can find out more information about this vacancy and apply on: bit.ly/xnDnBy

Production Crew: Steady-Cam Operator

Stereotype

A teenage boy goes out into the night to avenge his brother death and finds himself in an unexpected situation that changes his life forever. It is a 10 minute film that is slick, fast based with a beautiful twist that will change the audiences mindset of street life.

We are looking for a newly qualified Steady cam operator that wants to work with a good quality team on high production value films. This job is an indie short however we do have more lucrative commercials that will offer better wages.

Pay: £100-175 p/day

Shooting Dates: 29th Nov 2013 – 2nd Dec 2013

Shooting Location: East England.

Apply: Contact via Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mcgibneybrothers

Production Crew: Multiple Positions for Filming in Morocco

Thief

Shoot dates: 1st Dec 2013 – 18th Dec 2013

Line Producer
We are looking for a line producer who has some experience working on location in Marrakech on a low budget

Pay: £500+ p/week plus flights, accommodation and expenses)

Casting Director
We are looking for someone with experience of casting a low budget film shooting in Marrakech. All the actors and extras need to be based in Morocco

Pay: £500+ p/week plus flights, accommodation and expenses)

Location Manager
We need someone who has a very good knowledge or ideally lives in Marrakech to help us find several key locations for our low budget film

Pay: £380+ p/week plus flights, accommodation and expenses)

Director of Photography
We are looking for a DOP who has some experience of shooting in Marrakesh. This is a low budget feature, filming on the streets over a short schedule. So the right individual needs to be fast and able to work in restrictive places with actors only going for a few takes. We need someone who has experience and can help us get deals using either the Alexa or Canon C300.

Pay: £380+ p/week plus flights, accommodation and expenses)

To apply: currently applications are only being taken through Shooting People – https://shootingpeople.org/production/work/project/6484

Production Crew: Motion graphics Designer

I am looking for an after effects editor to come on board a high profile museum project. I’d love you to bring your creative flare and offer ideas rather than need to be told exactly what to do. The final film will be 10-15 mins in length and projected large over a series of nights for an emersive installation but will stand alone as a short film as well. I’d like to hear from anyone who thinks this appeals to them. The rough budget we had in mind was £300 per day.

For more info and to apply: contact@indivisionfilms.com

Production Crew: Director and Co-Producer

Full Marx

A budding London-based director and co-producer to jointly apply with this short for London Calling production awards (filmlondon.org.uk/londoncalling):… Karl Marx and Groucho Marx materialise in old haunts in London, but in the present-day. Finding common ground, they determine to be more successful this time around. They head for the Soho pub where Karl once got a break, sure they’ll be listened to there, in the current economic climate. apply to: barry@desertratfeatures.com

Director:

Someone to bring flair and vision to the script. The funding is intended to support the next generation of filmmakers and so an applicant needs to be ‘breaking good’ but not so experienced as to invalidate the application.

Pay: £200 p/day approx

Producer:

A co-producer who knows how to make every penny count. The proviso stated under ‘Director’ also applies here.

Pay: £200 p/day approx

Shoot dates: 14th Feb 2014 – 14th Feb 2014

Location: London

Media Jobs: ICA Manager

The ICA are looking to hire a Development Manager to join their development team.

The role requires the ability to work across the Development Team and be involved in all aspects of funding activities. Thy will be able to collaboratively devise an innovative grants fundraising strategy to support the ICA’s creative programme.

Full time position
London
salary range £26,000 – £30,000 (depending on experience)

Closing date for applications: Sunday 20 October 2013.

To find out more and to apply take a look at: bit.ly/1gaz3BT

Media Jobs: Distribution Manager

LUX is looking to hire a Distribution Manager for their international artists’ film and video distribution service.

Their main responsibilities would be to manage the film bookings for the LUX distribution service, providing an efficient and friendly service for exhibitors, buyers and artists and working closely with the Collections Manager to fulfil orders in a timely and well-organised manner.

– Deadline for applications: 28 October 2013 5pm
– Wage: £25,000 pa (pro rata 0.8) plus 5% pension contribution
– Working Hours: Part time (4 days a week). 10am-6pm with 1 hour lunch break. evening and weekend work will be required, with time off in lieu.
– Holidays: 25 days per year pro-rata (5 compulsory days (pro rata) must be taken during the office closure at Christmas) with an increase of 1 day per year worked up to a maximum of 30 days.
– Contract: Permanent (with six month probation period)

To find out more and to apply, please head to: bit.ly/qq88A9

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Casting Calls: 29th July 2013

Aimee Spinks — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 16:00:13 +0000

Casting Calls: Purple Media

Purple Media, A Northampton based production agency are casting for a quirky female, aged around 30, who is attractive, fun and a little bit different to play the role of a game host for one of our blue chip clients. This a paid job To apply for the role, please reply to: casting@purplemedia.co.uk and make sure to include a Head shot. Applications without a Head shot will not be considered.

Pay: £250 p/day

Appearance details:
Playing Range: 25-35
Sex: Female

http://www.purplemedia.co.uk/

Casting Calls: No Fruit at the Bottom

I am looking to find cast for a micro budget feature to be shot in Birmingham next year. I do however want to start looking for the cast now. It will suit local unknown actors looking for a real chance to be noticed. We will all be in the same boat in that sense. There are only has four acting roles available, two male and two female, all in their mid-twenties. You simply have to be right for the part and believable. Rehearsals unpaid.

The story is similar to the old Michael Caine movie ‘Alfie in that it is a lothario story where only the main character breaks the fourth wall ( talking to the camera) But it is a much more adult and darker story than ‘Alfie’ with a main character that is manipulative, toxic, intelligent, analytical, and without a conscience. It’s a sort of comment on the times we are now living in with relationships being so disposable and having such a short shelf life.

Ashley:

Appearance details:
Playing Range: 20-30
Sex: Male

Pay: £400

Karen:
The loyal well balanced woman

Appearance details:
Playing Range: 20-30
Sex: Female
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian

Pay: £400

Danny:
The possessive insecure boyfriend

Appearance details:
Playing Range: 20-30
Sex: Male
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian

Pay: £400

Sophie
Slightly reckless, flirty sister

Appearance details:
Playing Range: 20-30
Sex: Female
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian

Pay: £400

To apply, please contact: jeztatopia@hotmail.com

Creative Jobs: BAFTA

BAFTA are hiring for: Acting Head of Film, on a fixed term maternity cover (up to 14 months).

The ideal candidate for this role will have held a senior role in the film industry. Preferably in the distribution sector and will have significant experience of managing complex administrative projects. They should have good contacts within the UK film industry, as well as experience working closely with corporate partners and external PR/marketing agencies.

The Acting Head of Film will play a crucial role in the delivery of the EE British Academy Film Awards in 2014, working closely with BAFTA’s CEO Amanda Berry, and will be the main liaison point for film-related policy and discussions at the Academy.

Date: From October 2013
Department: Awards
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Salary: Dependent on relevant experience

To find out about key responsibilities and how to apply, please click HERE.

Creative Jobs: Cinema Development Co-Ordinator at Curzon, London

Cinema Development Co-ordinator: The Cinema Development Co-ordinator will assist us in the expansion of our cinemas across the UK. If you have knowledge of the cinema industry, excellent project management skills and experience of real estate development and management in the leisure, retail or hospitality industry, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV with a covering e-mail, outlining your core skills to recruitment@curzon.com

Curzon is an integrated cinema and content distribution group. We pride ourselves on the quality of our cinemas, our ideas and our content. The company incorporates Curzon Cinemas, Curzon Home Cinema and three distribution labels: Curzon Film World Releasing, Artificial Eye, and Chelsea Films.

Pay: £30,000 DOE

Creative Jobs: Executive Director at The Phoenix Cinema Trust

The Phoenix Cinema Trust is a charity in East Finchley, North London, which runs the Phoenix Cinema. Housed in a 100 year old, recently refurbished building this successful independent cinema shows the latest independent and foreign films. It runs a unique range of special events and community and film culture activities, funded from operating profits and sponsorship. We are seeking an exceptional Executive Director to lead the organisation.

The Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of the successful operation of the Phoenix Cinema Trust. Key skills and experience required are: Creating an organisation’s vision and communicating it to a variety of audiences using multiple methods including personal approaches. Senior level business management, including finance and all operating systems. Applications in the form of a covering letter and a CV should be submitted to Stephen Barr at Stephen.barr@sagepub.co.uk.

Pay: £25-29k

Creative Jobs: Production Manager

Lonelyleap is a film company based in Greenwich, South East London. Bringing together talents from film, photography, music and design, the company has quickly established a reputation for its integrated approach to film making, and has built a wide-ranging portfolio of clients internationally. Since our formation in 2006, Lonelyleap has produced award winning films across documentary, advertising, digital and corporate production.

We are seeking an experienced and organised Production Manager / Head of Production to join the team. An exciting and key role in a relatively young but rapidly growing company. As a key member of the team we need you to help lead and you’ll need to set the standard for others to follow.

Pay: £30-40k

Contact: recruitment@lonelyleap.com

Crew Calls: Editor

We are looking for an editor for a music video shot using a Red Epic with some Steadicam work, framed for 2.4:1 and Red Raw 5k 13:1 at 24fps with some odds and ends at 48fps and 96fps. Some locked off footage shot at 5k 5:1 to allow for relatively straightforward composite work. We at Jericho Lane are looking to identify new editors/VFX artists in advance of our forthcoming new feature CURIOSITY KILLS (www.curiositykillsthemovie.com).

Music video shot by the team behind upcoming indie crime thriller TWO DAYS IN THE SMOKE: director Ben Pickering and DoP Bruce Melhuish (www.imdb.com/title/tt2386353). The video is for an emerging band called Underground Ally (U.A.). Their first single ADDICT is released on Monday 29 July and this video is for their second single TWO MILLION DOLLARS, due for release in August. It was shot on a glorious June day in and around Brick Lane in London on market day, with stunning visuals.

Production Company: Jericho Lane Pictures

Pay: £300 buyout

Crew Calls: Camera Operator

This is an art film, a documentation of a short, brief piece of performance art sculpture, as part of the Edinburgh Arts Festival. A ‘Fire Poem’ written by Robert Montgomery, consisting of wooden, parrafin-soaked letter forming a short paragraph will be erected in a prominent location on The Mound in Edinburgh, then it will be ignited and burned by Robert Montgomery, and filmed by Adam Carr and Tree Carr.

We are looking for a Camera Operator familiar with standard DSLR shoots. We will be working outdoors, using a Canon 5D MKIII with appropriate lenses. Prior to the event, you will be responsible for setting up 2/3 unmanned cameras, to document the 15/20minute process, from various MPVs. During the event, you will be operating a camera on the fly, using a monopod and/or Merlin 2 Steadicam. Someone located to in, or close to, Edinburgh preferred. Please send examples/links to your work.

Pay: £200 p/day

Shooting dates: 1st August 2013

Production Company: TODAY IS BORING

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Film Networking Birmingham

Aimee Spinks — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:26:21 +0000

Film Birmingham & Producers’ Forum have partnered for the evening for ‘Production in Birmingham’.

On Tuesday 23rd April, 7 – 9 pm at, The Council House, Victoria Square, Birmingham, B1 1BB

Come and find out what’s happening in the City, meet Film Birmingham and register on their crew, facilities & locations database. Meet the people who are hiring and find out how to put yourself in the best position to be hired. This event is just one Film Birmingham are hoping to generate a conversation and action around how we can all collaborate toward a sustainable production base in Birmingham

The evening is aimed at crew, facilities and production companies.

Please register below to attend.

http://www.productioninbirmingham.eventbrite.co.uk

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Casting Call: UK Feature Film

Aimee Spinks — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:48:07 +0000

Please note that this casting call is being placed on behalf of Silly Wee Films and I am not responsible for any casting of this production. All enquiries and applications should be addressed to Fraser Coull at www.sillyweefilms.co.uk

Get Funded
Get Funded sees the adventures of three determined filmmakers, Chris, Katie and Mark, as they take their blockbuster screenplay to investors, only to get the door slammed on their face constantly. Determined not to give up and follow their dreams, our heroes are forced to question their morality as they embark on a life of crime… robbing little old ladies tearooms and robbing small banks in the remote parts of the country!

Shoot Date: 9th Jul 2012 – 10th Aug 2012
Shoot Location: Great Britain
Shoot Region: Scotland
Production Company Name: Silly Wee Films
Production Company Url: http://www.facebook.com/GetFundedMovie
Budget: Up to £1,000,000
Genre: Comedy
Form: Feature
Is project insured: Yes
More film details: http://shootingpeople.org/castcrew/project/view/2020

ROLES ON FILM:

Mark
Mark is still living at home with his disapproving father constantly trying to convince his son that a career in filmmaking is nothing more than fanciful and he should take a job in a call centre “just in case” while his doting mum just wants to keep everybody happy. Mark is the heart of the team and all he wants is to write films that matter to people.

Is position paid: Yes
Pay rate: £200

Apply: http://shootingpeople.org/collaborate/cast/view/4620

Katie
Katie has just moved into her own little flat to escape the controlling nature of her mother, while her younger sister, Michelle, is doing her best to play the rebel in the family, forcing Katie to step in to keep the peace between her sister and their mum. Katie is the brains of the operation and is the most grounded of the three.