Casting Calls: Billy Elliot – The Musical

Billy Elliot the musical are looking to audition young boys for the roles of Billy and Michael, as well as young girls for the role of Debbie.

Boys Casting Details:
– Must be aged between 11 – 13 years
– 5ft tall max
– Voices must not be broken
– Tap and ballet experience a bonus but not essential

Audition Dates:

Leeds 11/01/14
Newcastle 01/02/14
London 15/03/14
Bristol 26/04/14
Manchester 17/05/14

Girls Casting Details:
– Must be aged between 9 – 12 years
– 4ft 8 max
– Some ballet experience required
– Must be from North East

Audition Date:

Newcastle 01/02/14

For more information or to book an audition, please email Casting Director Jessica Ronane on billy@jessicaronane.com.

Casting Calls: Star Wars Open Auditions

The Star Wars Open Casting will be taking place on the 23rd and 24th of November, from 11:00am – 6:00pm (gates will open at 6:00am).

The casting location is:

Twickenham Stadium
(Entry via gate D, from North car park off Rugby Road).
Whitton Road,
Twickenham,
TW2 7BA

Only male actors with the playing age 19 – 23 and female actors with the playing age 17 – 18 will be seen for the audition.

You can find out more information on www.opencastingcall2013.com

Casting Calls: Various Roles

Dowling Erdely Casting are looking to cast actors in various roles for the short film ‘Denham’. The film should be really fun to film (very funny) and it’s shooting in Amsterdam. It has a great director and is full of fun characters to play. Actors taking part will get some really good character based showreel material from it.

Production dates: Shoot: Sun 15nd Dec and Mon 16nd Dec Travel either side

Director: Hugo Keijzer

Casting director: Shakyra Dowling

Location: Amsterdam

Casting details: TBC

Summary
Shooting in Amsterdam:
We’re going to make a modern day version of the famous American Psycho (business cards) scene, set in the world of hipster advertisement agencies instead of 80’s Wallstreet.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1nSwpxRuJo…

Characters:

Bateman (Male, 25 – 35)

Male (caucasian) 25-35 years old. Extremely good looking, perfect bone structure, fit body, huge mouth filled with white teeth. Would be awesome if he has a hip beard but not an essential. He’s a snob, takes himself and his image extremely serious. The sort of person that’s so obnoxious you wish you could hate him, but his smile is just too attractive.

Agreements: £100 per shoot day

Paul Allen (Male, 25 – 30)

Male, Caucasian, Age 25-30. Very good looking, Owen has a bit more innocence about him then Bateman. He’s got a fit body and takes care of his appearance. A Hipster. Would be great if he had some facial hair.

Agreements: £100 per shoot day

Carruthers (Male, 25 – 40)

Male (caucasian) 25-40 years old. Might be gay. A bit of a nerdy type, little less sporty and not as cool as the other guys. It would be great if he had RED HAIR.

Agreements: £100 per shoot day

Mcdermott (Male, 25 – 35)

Male, Asian, 25-35 years. Good looking hipster, nice skin. Good teeth. A real stereotype hipster. Would be great if he had a beard or some facial hair.

Agreements: £100 per shoot day

VanPatten (Male, 25 – 35)

Male, Black, 25-35 years. Good looking hipster, nice skin. Good teeth. Would be great if he had a beard or some facial hair.

Agreements: £100 per shoot day

To apply please email your CV and headshot to: me@shakyradowlingcasting.com

Casting Calls: Various for Music Video

Production company:  http://www.agateroadpictures.com/

Ben Davis will be in the UK filming his second music video, ‘Mind Games.’

Shoot Date: 1st Dec 2013 – 4th Dec 2013
Location: London, England
Pay: £225p/day for each role

Casting Calls: Handsome Piano Player

A good looking masculine man, but must be comfortable with flirtation of both sexes, in a subliminal bi-sexual role. This character is the secret love interest of the lead singer and acts in a playful and seductive way with both the lead and female dancers. He will be miming playing a piano: please not any actual piano experience

Appearance details:
Playing Range: 25-35
Sex: Male
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian

Casting Calls: Female Dancer 1

Dancers/actors with jazz, hip-hop experience, who are able to pick up basic choreography. Good facial expressions and good acting experience. Video includes a staged performance as well as a LIVE performance shoot at Madame JoJo’s in front of an audience. Think Dangerous Liaisons meets Dreamgirls meets Pussy Cat Dolls. This is a playful, seductive, fun video told in 3 different time periods: 17th Century, 60’s and Modern Day.

Appearance details:
Playing Range: 20-30
Sex: Female
Ethnicity: Black / African American / Afro-Caribbean

Casting Calls: Female Dancer 2

Dancers/actors with jazz, hip-hop experience, who are able to pick up basic choreography. Good facial expressions and good acting experience. Video includes a staged performance as well as a LIVE performance shoot at Madame JoJo’s in front of an audience. Think Dangerous Liaisons meets Dreamgirls meets Pussy Cat Dolls. This is a playful, seductive, fun video told in 3 different time periods: 17th Century, 60’s and Modern Day.

Appearance details:
Playing Range: 20-30
Sex: Female
Ethnicity: Asian

All applications via this link (must be a member of Shooting People to apply: https://shootingpeople.org/production/work/project/6760

Alternatively, production company can be reached on: +44 (0)20 3005 5474

Crew Call: Various

Filmed on super 16mm, ‘Coming Out,’ is a modern day ‘Coming Out’ gay story about a boy discovering his identity over a 16 year period. The film is being shot in Portugal and UK. Completely improvised and shot on Super 16mm. The film’s duration will be approximately 30 minutes.

Shoot Date: 23rd Nov 2013 – 23rd Nov 2013
Shooting: London, Great Britain
Budget: up to £100,000
Insured: Yes
Production Company: Joao Nunes
Genre: Drama
Form: Short

Pay: £150p/day + expenses (all roles)

Focus Puller:

I’m looking for a focus puller with proficiency of working with film cameras. The camera we are using is an Aaton XTR Super 16mm camera. I will need you to load and change film magazines, know about filters for ext/int filming with Tungsten Fuji film, have a good understanding about lighting and complete shooting reports at the end of day. This role is a collaborative opportunity to work closely with the Cinematographer and for both to equally create some beautiful images. Thank you.

Sound Recordist:

This is a short-film telling the story of a boy throughout a 15 year period. There are five moments in this child’s life, whih he finds significant and this eventually leads him to profess to his granmother about his sexual identity. We are shooting this in a West London Mews in Notting Hill Gate. I need a Sound Recordist for Sunday 29th September between 7.30 am until 6pm.

Cinematographer:

Cinematographer with proficiency in using S16mm Aaton XTR film camera.

To Apply: applications are currently only being accepted through Shooting People via the following link. Please note, you must be a member of Shooting People to apply:

https://shootingpeople.org/production/work/project/6096

Media Jobs: Programming Producer

• experience of managing and completing funding applications to public funding bodies
• excellent interpersonal skills
• excellent written and spoken English
• experience of managing the publishing of high end event print materials, brochures and web information

Website: www.powertothepixels.com
There is an open deadline for these applications  
For more information on this vacancy click here

Media Jobs: Design & Admin at Infinite Playgrounds

Infinite Playgrounds are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Design and Admin Assistant, to work closely with the Creative Director on a range of design-related, marketing and administrative tasks.

• Office support
• Printing
• Editing images
• Producing marketing material and
• Supporting the Creative Director
• General administrative tasks

For more information on this vacancy click here

Media Jobs: Production Assistant at Minor Entertainment

Reporting to the Creative Director, this is a very varied role, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to make a real difference to our business.

• have excellent personal organisation and time management skills
• be a rigorous and analytical problem solver with fantastic attention to detail
• be highly numerate and computer literate with advanced proficiency in Excel

Website: www.minorentertainment.com
Closing date for applications is 3rd December 2013
For more information on this vacancy click here

Media Jobs: Cameo Picture House Vacancy

Picturehouse Cinema operate 21 cinemas across the UK, including the Cameo Cinema in Edinburgh which is 100 years old in 2014. You can find out more about the cinema here: bit.ly/bk96Uz.

Picturehouse are currently looking to hire a Duty Manager for the Cameo Cinema. They will be expected to provide excellent customer service and be a hands-on manager, who will have a regular front of house presence. They are looking for an individual who can build the cinema’s success by playing their part in marketing and promoting the cinema and also maximising business opportunities. Cinema experience is not essential but experience of working in a retail, customer service or hospitality environment is. Candidates should have experience of managing staff and money handling.

Applicants should email their CV and cover letter to jobs@picturehouses.co.uk byFriday 29th November 2013. Copies of the job description and person specification can be found at: www.picturehouses.co.uk/jobs.

Permanent: Full-time
Location: Edinburgh
Pay: £17,514

Media Jobs: Creative Producer

The Gulbenkian Cinema are beginning to work with a range of partners to develop and curate ideas, spaces and emerging talent. In the future their work will include commissioning and producing new work as well as research based projects. The creative empowerment of children and young people will be at the core of their activity.

To reach their goal they are implementing a new organisational structure and are looking to hire a highly creative and motivated Creative Producer.

Applicants will have experience working with young people and will have knowledge of contemporary performance and practice. They will support the Director in the development of the Gulbenkian artistic programme, in particular, creative learning, education and participatory activities.

For more information on this vacancy take a look at: bit.ly/17muXjw. The closing date for applications is Monday 2 December 2013.

Location: Canterbury
Pay: £20,972 – £23,586

Media Jobs: Rich Mix Cinema

Rich Mix are looking to hire a Duty Manager to join their FOH team. They will support the day to day operations of the Rich Mix building and ensure excellent customer service is delivered at all times. Applicants will need to be an organised, enthusiastic and have a can do attitude, as well as being confident managing individual and team performance in FOH services.

For a job description and details of how to apply, visit: bit.ly/rcDwaq
The deadline for applications is Monday 25th November.

Role is Full Time
Pay: £9.00 per hour
Location: London

Media Jobs: Manager at Close-Up

Close-Up are looking to hire a new Manager to start from mid-January 2014.

Applicants must have experience in general management, customer service, film programming and cinema coordination. They will also be responsible for all aspects of the company’s activities including: business development, revenue and expenditure, cinema and events coordination, administration and maintenance management. For more information please download the job description:bit.ly/1cDQhni.

Please send a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the position toinfo@closeupfilmcentre.com

This is a full time position.
Salary: £24,000 (contingent upon experience).
Location: London
Deadline for applications: 22 November 2013.

Media Jobs: Drama Department Administrator

We are seeking a talented communicator who enjoys working with people while being an accurate administrator with organisational flair and fast, accurate IT skills.

• To manage the drama department archives
• To oversee and maintain the drama department area on the school intranet and extranet
• To take and distribute minutes of weekly drama department meetings
• To maintain the drama department’s notice boards for extra-curricular activities and production rehearsal schedules

Website: www.spgs.org
Closing date for applications is 25th November 2013
For more information on this vacancy click here

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Casting Calls – Actors for Corporate Film

This project will comprise of 4 X 40 min videos which will instruct employees as to how to complete a physical assessment.

Shoot Date: 31st Aug 2013 – 1st Sep 2013

Shoot Location: London

Pay Rate: £300 /day  inclusive of travel for all roles. Food provided

Apply: info@aproposltd.com

Casting Calls – The Assessor

This role is for a professional person who is assessing an individual in their own home to check if they are entitled to receive certain benefits. The shoot date will be either Aug 31st or Sept 1st in Central London. No travel expenses but food will be provided.

Casting Calls – The Claimant

This role is for an internal Corporate Training Video. The character is being assessed for medical conditions

Casting Calls – Feature Film: ‘The Good Leuitenant’

When post traumatic stress disorder leaves them no longer able to cope with civilian life a group of ex-servicemen who served with distinction in Afghanistan meet up to end their lives. After killing so many, do they have what it takes to kill themselves?

Shoot Date: 1st May 2014 – 14th May 2014

Shoot Location: West Midlands

Pay Rate: £150p/day for all roles

Apply*: https://shootingpeople.org/castcrew/project/view/6176

*APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY ONLY BEING ACCEPTED THROUGH SHOOTING PEOPLE. YOU MUST BE A MEMBER TO APPLY TO THE POSTER OF THIS CASTING CALL

Casting Calls – Lee

A charismatic former army lieutenant with a public school background. His now cool exterior bottles up an explosive temperament. His marriage fell apart when he began physically abusing his wife. Despairing of getting himself together, he wants to end the misery he causes others. He is also motivated to help colleagues who lack the courage to get it together to kill themselves.

Casting Calls – Asbo

Deceptively charming, provocative and fearless: a fire-cracker likely to explode when least expected, he is a joker. A Canadian, he has been living on the street, in and out of gaol. Incapable of getting his life together he sees no point in going on living. Lee, his former lieutenant, is the only person he respects.

Casting Calls- Vi

Physically powerful and explosive, he feels misled having to fight in a war that had no national interest objectives. Incapable of getting his life together; his wife and children not able to motivate him he relies on drug abuse to ease the pain.

Casting Calls – Wheatie

Vi’s sidekick, they are opposites in every way. Wheatie is small, frail and blows in the wind; Vi is his protector. Having tried to kill himself several times, he is here for a final solution to his inability to succeed at killing himself.

Casting Calls – Sashan

Since Afghanistan Shashan has lost all confidence, considering himself totally useless. Proud of a country he has served and for which he was willing to give his life, he wants to die with dignity

Casting Calls – Vettu

Is always willing to help – but incapable of helping himself. With nothing to live for, neither is he sure what there is to die for

Casting Calls – Alison

Lee’s wife; feisty, and assertive. despite his changed behaviour she still loves him, but she is equally unwilling to take any nonsense from him. Since he became abusive she and her children have been living with her posh parents.

Casting Calls – Michelle

Alison’s sister, a capable policewoman who has blended with her professional role to become a functionary who finds little joy in her job.

Casting Calls – Croftie

Although unable to find much joy in her life she lacks the courage to end it. Nevertheless she believes she can change her colleagues’ minds about ending theirs. She lives with a female partner.

Casting Calls – Alison’s Mother

As ineffectual as many mothers become to influence their married children’s lives. So, she does what she can: worry quietly.

Casting Calls – Aritha

Croftie’s partner. A postal worker. Solid and determined

Casting Calls – Jimmy

Insecure, he’s not sure why he’s there. He believes his wife would be better off if he were dead, free to meet someone who would be a proper husband and a competent father to their children.

Crew Calls – Director + DP for Feature Film,  ‘The Good Lieutenant.’

When post traumatic stress disorder leaves them no longer able to cope with civilian life a group of ex-servicemen who served with distinction in Afghanistan meet up to end their lives. After killing so many, do they have what it takes to kill themselves?

Shoot Date: 1st May 2014 – 14th May 2014

Shoot Location: West Midlands

Pay Rate: £150p/day for all roles

Apply*: https://shootingpeople.org/castcrew/project/view/6176

*APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY ONLY BEING ACCEPTED THROUGH SHOOTING PEOPLE. YOU MUST BE A MEMBER TO APPLY TO THE POSTER OF THIS CREW CALL

Director

Looking for a director interested in controversial gritty drama to help us develop the right “look” of our film.

Director of Photography

Looking for a stylistic DOP to work closely with the director to develop the right “look” for our controversial gritty drama.

Creative Jobs: Business and Marketing Director with Sheffield Doc/Fest

Sheffield Doc/Fest is regarded as one of the most important Documentary Festivals in the world. We are a major annual festival, conference and marketplace in the international media calendar. Along with our partner Crossover Labs we also deliver some of the most innovative and internationally acclaimed training initiatives for the film, TV and digital sector throughout the year.

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual with fundraising and sponsorship experience to join our team. Responsibilities include setting the marketing, fundraising and sponsorship strategy for the year, creating funding bids, pitching for sponsorship, securing and maintaining key relationships as well tracking all budget activity and creating reports for the board, partners and funders.

For more information please download the job specification on sheffdocfest.com/view/jobs.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to jobs@sidf.co.uk before 6pm UK time Friday August 30th

Creative Jobs: Digital Assistant with Forma

Forma is lookinig for a Digital Assistant to join their team. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Regularly update and maintain Forma’s website(s)
• To manage and develop all social media
• To assist and support all press and marketing initiatives
• To make pro-active contribution to the successful promotion of Forma programme and projects

This role would best suit someone who has experience of producing arts productions or projects, a wide understanding of international contemporary art practice and is able to work to deadlines.

Website: forma.org.uk
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 28th August 2013
For more information on this vacancy click here

Creative Jobs – Awards and Events Production Intern with BAFTA

BAFTA is seeking a new intern to work in their dynamic Awards team.

Responsibilities include: 

• Create contact lists and call sheets for use by internal and external staff
• Create and gold leaf the award envelopes
• Manage public enquiries and arrange logistics for disabled guests wishing to view the Red Carpet
• Book and manage the team of event day runners

This role would best suit someone who has excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organisational and time management skills as well experience of event coordination and broadcast production.

Website: www.bafta.org
Closing date for applications is Friday 30th August 2013
For more information on this vacancy click here

Creative Jobs: Editorial Assistant with the Royal Opera House

The Royal Opera House is currently looking for an Editorial Assistant to edit and manage text content across a range of publications.

Responsibilities include: 

• Maintain an appropriate editorial tone that is engaging and trustworthy
• Write/style in-house copy, including promotional material
• Administration of invoicing in relation to publications content as directed
• Archiving material relating to completed publications, and updating records of publications content

This role would best suit someone who has experience in organising events, liaising with suppliers, managing budgets and has a creative flair and passion for the industry.

Website: www.roh.org.uk
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 28th August 2013
For more information on this vacancy click here

Creative Jobs: Artist Management with Intamusica

Intermusica is seeking an Artist Management intern to join their team.

The Artist Management internship would be an ideal way to gain vital experience for those who are considering a career in the arts and more specifically with a view to becoming an Artist Manager within the classical music arena.

Ideal candidates should have a thorough knowledge of classical music, possess a keen eye for detail, be able to prioritise between competing demands and be fluent in spoken and written English.

Website: www.intermusica.co.uk
Closing date for applications is Friday 7th September 2013
For more information on this vacancy click here

Creative Jobs: Product Support with Red Bee Media

Red Bee Media is seeking an individual to fill the role of Project Support.

Responsibilities include:

• To provide project administration, including the recording and dissemination of minutes
• To manage the project management office documentation and shared folder
• Support the set up and management of projects and documents
• Communicate new processes and documentation as required to the Project Team

This role would best suit someone who has an understanding of the end to end project management process, some knowledge of project management techniques as well as good numerical and financial management experience.

Website: www.redbeemedia.com
Closing date for applications is Saturday 31st August 2013 
For more information on this vacancy click here

Creative Jobs: Web Developer for Royal Museums Greenwich

The Web Developer will play a key role in ensuring the elegance and performance of the new infrastructure.

Responsibilities include:

• Help specify the museum’s web architecture and work with internal teams and external suppliers
• Take part in assessing technical proposals and establishing their feasibility through prototypes
• Provide time and resource estimates to assist in the planning of projects
• Review the quality of work delivered by external suppliers

This role would best suit someone who has experience of developing database-driven websites, experience with the latest HTML and CSS as well as a commitment to web standards.

Website: www.rmg.co.uk
Closing date for applications is Saturday 31st August 2013 
For more information on this vacancy click here

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Breaking Free – Experienced Script Superviser Wanted

Type: Feature Film Production
Designer: Keith Pain

Synopsis: Eleanor, a cosseted 15 year-old girl is kept confined by her barrister father, until she meets Alexia living on the local council estate and running from her own problems. As their friendship draws deeper, Eleanor’s safety net gradually begins to fray, and her new world proves more dangerous than she could ever have imagined.

We are looking for an EXPERIENCED SCRIPT SUPERVISOR

Pay: £75 per day

Shoot Date: 24th Jun 2013 – 28th Jul 2013
Shooting Region: Great Britain
Budget: Up to £100,000,
Insured: Yes
Production Company: M4West Media
Genre: Drama
Form: Feature

Company Providing Film Services

Red Picasso

This is a Police procedural short fiction film that will also be used as a TV pilot.

Shooting: London, Great Britain,
Budget: Up to £10,000
Production Company: Raven Films
Genre: Drama
Form: Short

We are seeking a consultant with Metropolitan Police experience, preferably an ex-detective, to fine tune our Police Procedural crime film. Project will also be used as a TV pilot for 6 episode show.

Pay rate: £100 for initial assessment of script and basic feedback.

Apply

LOCATION WANTED

I’m looking for a neutral or deco-style interior location, preferably white or off-white walls.

I can pay £200 for two day’s shooting in the location.

We require one room which can be used as a bedroom (i.e. it may already be a bedroom, or could be an unused room or living room that we could refit) and a kitchen. Both rooms need to be reasonably spacious to fit crew and cameras and need to be ground floor so we can put lights outside.

We won’t be painting, or making any changes, locations will be left as we found them. The production is insured.

Please contact Will Steer if you have a suitable building.

BAFTA – Communications Intern Wanted

BAFTA  are looking for a bright and creative Communications Intern to aid them in the daily maintenance of their online platforms, digital marketing and communications.

Responsibilities include: 

• To aid the communications team in the day-to-day maintenance and updating of the BAFTA website
• Create engaging and relevant copy and online features around BAFTA’s range of public events
• Assist in the running of BAFTA’s range of social networks
• Contribute ideas as part of the publishing and communications team

This role would best suit someone who has a passion for and knowledge of the Film, Television and/or Video Games industries as well as the ability to write accurate and engaging copy for online features.

Website:www.bafta.org
Closing date for applications is Thursday 2nd May 2013
For more information on this vacancy click here

Red Bee  – Researcher Wanted

Red Bee Media is looking for a bright, enthusiastic individual to join their team.

Responsibilities include: 

• Research music options and copyright details, clear usage through the BBC or the record company/label
• To approach and negotiate talent participation and when required pre-interview (recce) talent. This could involve nationwide travel
• To assess scripts in terms of the general research requirement and the accuracy of key information and to assist producer on shoots
• To act as a point of contact for all general enquiries from contributors

This role would best suit someone who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as a high degree of motivation and the ability to set out priorities and be self directing.

Website: www.redbeemedia.com
Closing date for applications is Monday 13th May 2013
For more information on this vacancy click here

The National Gallery – Photographer Wanted

The National Gallery is looking for an experienced photographer to help provide a comprehensive photographic service.

Responsibilities include:

• To preserve the photographic assists of The National Gallery for posterity
• To make as accessible as possible the photographic assets of The National Gallery
• To distribute photographic images as efficiently as possible
• To capture photographic images to the highest standards

This role would best suit someone who has experience of photographing people and events as well as being organised with excellent communications skills.

Website: www.nationalgallery.org.uk
Closing date for applications is Sunday 12th May 2013
For more information on this vacancy click here

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