Category: Castings

24
Oct

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- NY Hudson Valley Region:  SAG Feature, LOVE COMES LATER (SELF-TAPE AUDITION)

*Seeking strong character faces that capture the qualities of worn, weathered and displaced.
*Authentic talent with little to no acting experience are encouraged to submit
*See required info and self-tape instructions below  
*Submissions without self-tapes will not be considered
*Deadline to submit required info and self-tape is 9am SATURDAY, 10/28/17
 
LOVE COMES LATER
Feature Film
SAG-AFTRA Modified Low Budget Diversity
WRITER/DIRECTOR:  Sonejuhi Sinha
PRODUCERS:  Edward Parks and Charlotte Rabate
LOCAL PRINCIPAL CASTING DIRECTOR: BreakThrough Casting
AUDITION:  Self-Tape/Headshots or Pics/Resume and Reels (if applicable)
CALLBACKS:  11/2- 11/3 in Poughkeepsie, NY
SHOOT DATES:  starts 11/16/17 (22 days)
SHOOT LOCATION:  Poughkeepsie, NY (LOCAL HIRE ONLY)
RATE:  $335/8 hours + fringes + credit (Non-Union talent will receive Taft-Hartleys)

 

Written and directed by Sonejuhi Sinha, LOVE COMES LATER, the short film, was one of ten short films chosen in official competition at Semaine De La Critique at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival and screened at over 70 festivals around the world.  https://youtu.be/HYtQiKVYaqk
 
SYNOPSIS: 
Love Comes Later is a subversive crime, thriller with some pulp undertones. A young woman comes to America to start over again. She is forced to steal in order to get her personal belongings back but one petty theft spirals into the next – setting off a domino of violent events, ultimately causing her downfall.
 
SEEKING PRINCIPAL: 
Union and Non-Union talent. DIRECTOR IS GIVING PRIORITY TO AUTHENTIC, LOCAL TALENT WHO ARE A PERFECT FIT FOR THESE ROLES.
 
[BETTY]
Female, 60’s, Caucasian, overweight, STRONG CHARACTER FACES THAT CAPTURE THE QUALITIES OF WORN, WEATHERED, BROKEN, DISPLACED- A HUGE PLUS. Motel maid, she’s a not-entirely-there resident of the motel who chats with Riz and Dallas in several scenes…5 scenes, 1 speech, 10 lines
 
[PEACHES (REVISED)]
Female, 20’s, African American, all body types, STRONG CHARACTER FACES THAT CAPTURE THE QUALITIES OF WORN, WEATHERED, BROKEN, DISPLACED- A HUGE PLUS. She’s a prostitute who buys drugs from Jimmy and also sleeps around with him. At the end, she’s caught in bed with Jimmy when he gets shot, and helps him deal with his injury. This role requires semi-nudity (wearing brassiere and panties) while performing a simulated sex under a blanket…5 scenes, 10 lines
 
[DOREEN]
Female, 60’s, Caucasian, STRONG CHARACTER FACES THAT CAPTURE THE QUALITIES OF WORN, WEATHERED, BROKEN, DISPLACED- A HUGE PLUS. A waitress at the seedy diner, unsmiling, look of despair, she serves Dallas and Riz when they go to the restaurant she works. Later she appears in a hallucination of Riz’s…2 scenes, 2 lines
 
[PROSTITUTE]
Female, 30s-40s, any ethnicity, STRONG CHARACTER FACES THAT CAPTURE THE QUALITIES OF WORN, WEATHERED, BROKEN, DISPLACED- A HUGE PLUS. Riz and Dallas run into her when they are trying to get rid of Sal’s body. She may or may not know their secret. Later Riz catches Floyd talking to her from afar.  As RIZ and DALLAS wander through the motel, RIZ sees that one room is lit with an open curtain where  PROSTITUTE is performing oral sex on SAL. *PLEASE NOTE, THIS ROLE WILL BE SIMULATING ORAL SEX….2 scenes, 1 line
 
[MIKEY]
Male, 40s-50s, African American, REAL POLICER OFFICER A HUGE PLUS. A cop who is called in by Una to investigate after she’s robbed by Riz and Dallas…1 scene, 1 line
 
[KID 1]
Girl, 8 yrs old, Caucasian, ethnically ambiguous. Riz runs into a group of kids playing a game in the motel hallway and one includes her in their game…2 scenes, 1 line
 
[ANGEL]
Male, 40’s, Hispanic, laborer, STRONG CHARACTER FACES THAT CAPTURE THE QUALITIES OF WORN, WEATHERED, BROKEN, DISPLACED- A HUGE PLUS. Close friend to Manuel, possible Karaoke singing, gets taken away by immigration officers…5 scenes.
 
[MANUEL]
Male, 40’s, Hispanic, laborer, STRONG CHARACTER FACES THAT CAPTURE THE QUALITIES OF WORN, WEATHERED, BROKEN, DISPLACED- A HUGE PLUS. He makes out with Una, close friend to Angel, possible Karaoke singing involved…3 scenes

[TRUCKER IN BUNNY COSTUME]

Male, 40s, Caucasian, BULKY AND TALL, great character face a huge plus.  TRUCKER IN BUNNY COSTUME gets a bloody face trying to rape RIZ…2 scenes.

 

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

*Email the required info below AND your self-tape to dana@breakthroughcasting.com (please send as a downloadable link i.e., dropbox, wetransfer, google or upload with no restrictions for download to Vimeo or YouTube)

*Deadline to submit required info and self-tape is 9am SATURDAY, 10/28/17

  1. name/email/cell/city you are based
  2. union status
  3. agency name/email/cell (if applicable) OR self-represented
  4. current height/weight/age (age for minors only)
  5. attach jpegs of current headshots or pics & pdfs of updated resumes (if applicable)
  6. links to acting clips/reels (if applicable)
  7. self-tape audition (MANDATORY FOR EVERYONE, SEE ROLES BELOW)

 

SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS: 

*Make sure to film horizontally on smart devices

*Double check that you are:  in focus, are well lit, clearly heard without background noise

*Before self-taping, CAREFULLY READ THE ROLE DESCRIPTION(S) ABOVE THAT YOU ARE AUDITIONING FOR, as you will improvise as that character.  

Mainly set in a transient motel, wherein most of the cast is part of its community, we get the sense that its prison-like construction both encages and provides refuge for the people who find themselves there.   Stained, sinister, sad; it invites the darker, baser instincts in our characters to thrive.  These are real people, albeit disenfranchised and lost to normal society, and each have the same hopes and American dreams that only money can buy.

*Look the part of your character, as authentic as possible

  1. state your name and agency (if applicable)
  2. state your height/weight/city base
  3. state “I confirm that I can self-report BY CAR to Poughkeepsie”
  4. zoom out- full body shot and profiles
  5. zoom in- headshot (shoulder to top of head)
  6. choose role(s) below and follow instructions

 

BETTY/SANDY/PROSTITUTE/ANGEL/MANUEL:

Improvise a 1-2 minute monologue on how you (as your character) came to live in a transient motel.  Examples:  addiction(s), your struggles, who you blame, hiding from an abuser, runaway, mental illness, illegal immigrant, etc., Be loud, quiet, angry, thrilled, uncontrolled, stoic, depressed, strung out, silly, OCD, nervous tics, etc.  FEEL FREE TO EXPLORE YOUR OWN REASONS.

 

KID 1:

Improvise a 1-2 minute monologue and (as your character) tell us, for example, what you like and don’t like about living at the motel, what you think is cool, how you feel about your mom/dad/sibling, how you spend your time, etc.  FEEL FREE TO EXPLORE YOUR OWN REASONS.

 

DOREEN:

Improvise a 1-2 minute monologue and (as your character) tell us, for example, why you still work at the diner, your likes and dislikes, illnesses, etc.  FEEL FREE TO EXPLORE YOUR OWN REASONS.

 

MIKEY:

Improvise a 1-2 minute monologue and (as your character) tell us , for example, what you think about policing a transient hotel, any prejudices you may have toward them, empathy for them, etc.  FEEL FREE TO EXPLORE YOUR OWN REASONS.

 

PEACHES:

Improvise a 1-2 minute monologue on how you (as your character) came to live in a transient motel.  Examples:  addiction(s), your struggles, who you blame, hiding from an abuser, runaway, mental illness, illegal immigrant, etc., Be loud, quiet, angry, thrilled, uncontrolled, stoic, depressed, strung out, silly, OCD, nervous tics, etc.  FEEL FREE TO EXPLORE YOUR OWN REASONS.  AND, perform this scene (if the link is not hot on your browser, contact us at dana@breakthroughcasting.com and we’ll email it to you):  LCL PEACHES SIDE 1

 

EMAIL SUBMISSIONS TO: dana@breakthroughcasting.com

SUBJECT LINE: Love Comes Later

 

 

14
Aug

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- NY HUDSON VALLEY REGION: Non-Union Industrial, Meet the Doctor 6

*Direct Booking from required info and self-tapes only
*Submissions missing info will not be considered
*Deadline to submit self-tapes:  5pm Wednesday, 8/16/17

 

NON-UNION INDUSTRIAL
CLIENT:  Health Quest
PROJECT NAME:  Meet the Doctor 6
PRODUCER:  Tara Latorre
DIRECTOR:  Edward Roy
PRODUCTION COMPANY:  J6 MediaWorks
CASTING DIRECTOR:  BreakThrough Casting
DATE:  Direct Booking from Self-Tapes/Headshots/Resumes/Reels
LOCATION:  Fishkill, NY (MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR)
DATE:  Wednesday, 8/23/17
USAGE:  Health Quest Website, YouTube and FaceBook (FULL BUYOUT)
RATE:  $300/4 hrs paid NET 30 (NO TRAVEL, NO AGENCY FEE)

 

SEEKING: 

 

[PATIENT 1]
Female OR Male, 30s-50s, Caucasian.  Non-speaking role where patient will be interacting with doctors.  Shoots 9am-12pm on Wednesday 8/23/17,  MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO FISHKILL, NY (no exceptions).

 

[PATIENT 2]
Male, 18-30 years, African-American OR ethnically ambiguous. Non-speaking role where patient will be interacting with doctors.  Shoots 1pm-4pm on Wednesday 8/23/17,  MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO FISHKILL, NY (no exceptions).

 

SUBMIT REQUIRED INFO: 
  1.   Email name/cell/location base/agency (if applicable)
  2.   Include current height & weight
  3.   Attach current headshots & resume
  4.   Include links to reels
  5.   Attach self-tape (see instructions below)

SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS:  

*record horizontally on devices, use a simple background, make sure you are well-lit, in focus and can be clearly heard

  1.   state your name, agency (if applicable), current height/weight and location base
  2.   state, “I CONFIRM THAT I CAN SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO FISHKILL, NY”
  3.   zoom out full body shot and full body profiles
  4.   zoom in headshot (shoulders to to top of head)
  5.   in 30 seconds, tell us what optimal health means to you

 

EMAIL:  johanna@breakthroughcasting.com

SUBJECT LINE:  MTD 6

 

 

 

30
Jun

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- NY HUDSON VALLEY REGION: Non-Union Commercial, #BackToSchool

*Deadline to submit self-tapes:  9am Tuesday, 7/4/17

*Submissions without self-tapes will not be considered.  Please see self-tape instructions below.

 

NON-UNION COMMERCIAL
CLIENT:  Galleria at Crystal Run
PROJECT:  #BackToSchool
DIRECTOR:  Nuby DeLeon
PRODUCTION COMPANY:  ND Pro Media
CASTING DIRECTOR:  BreakThrough Casting
LOCATION:  Middletown, NY
SHOOT DATE:  Thursday, July 6 (9am-4pm) breakfast and lunch provided
USAGE:  Full Buyout regional broadcast + web + social media. Photos will also be used for the online video posters and banners.
RATE:  $550 + 10% agency fee + $50 travel stipend, paid NET 30

 

SYNOPSIS:  Mom and son go to the mall for a full day of back to school shopping.

 

SEEKING:

[MOM]
Mid-late 30s female, all ethnicities. Seeking STRONG ACTORS for speaking role, shoots 7/6/17 in Middletown, NY from 9am-4pm. Mandatory self-report BY CAR (no exceptions).

[BOY]
8-11 year old boy, all ethnicities. MUST HAVE VALID NYS CHILD PERFORMER PERMIT. Seeking STRONG ACTORS for speaking role, shoots 7/6/17 in Middletown, NY from 9am-4pm, pending NYS Child Performer Labor Laws.

 

 

SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS:  

*Deadline to submit self-tapes:  9am Tuesday, 7/4/17

*Please read carefully and follow each step.  Any submissions missing info or self-tape will not be considered.

1)  email name/cell/location address

2)  include height/weight/age (minors only)/agency info (if applicable)

2)  attach current commercial headshot/resume

3)  include media links to work

4)  attach audition video (please record vertically on devices):

  • slate (state name and agency)
  • clearly state on camera, “I CONFIRM THAT I CAN SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO MIDDLETOWN, NY”
  • zoom out full body shot and full body profiles
  • give us three variations on these speaking lines:
  • [MOM] – “That’s it!  We’re all done.
  • [BOY]-“Where to next?”

 

 

EMAIL:  johanna@breakthroughcasting.com

SUBJECT LINE:  #BTS

 

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05
May

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING – NY – Saratoga State Park, NY: Non-Union Industrial, “TRAIL OF THE SUPERVISOR”

*DIRECT BOOKING FROM SELF-TAPES/HEADSHOTS/REELS
*SUBMISSIONS WITHOUT SELF-TAPES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
*DEADLINE TO SUBMIT:  5pm Wednesday, 5/10/17

 

NON-UNION INDUSTRIAL

 

PROJECT:  Trail of the Supervisor
CLIENT:  NYS Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER)
DIRECTOR:  Natalia Briggs
PRODUCTION COMPANY:  NYS Media Services
AUDITION: Self Tape
LOCATION:  Saratoga State Park (must self-report by car)
SHOOT DATES:  TBD  (Tentative June 6, 7, 8/See ROLES for number of days needed)
USAGE:   Internal Use Only (full buyout)
RATE:  See roles below

 

SEEKING:

 

[KATE – NEW PARK SUPERVISOR]

Female, Caucasian, late 20’s. Her character is spunky and motivated as she was just promoted to supervisor.

RATE: $1,950 flat fee total for 3 days (8 hour days) + $195/day travel & lodging stipend + daily lunch + credit (NO AGENCY FEE)  MUST BE AVAILABLE TO SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO SARATOGA STATE PARK, NY.  Direct booking from self-tape and reels (MANDATORY).

 (Click to download sides: KATE SIDE 1, KATE SIDE 2)

 

[SCOTT – KATE’S BOSS]

Male, Caucasian, late 30’s early 40’s. His character is Kate’s mentor, kind and knowledgeable.

RATE: $1,300 flat fee total for 2 days (8 hour days) + $195/day travel & lodging stipend + daily lunch + credit (NO AGENCY FEE)  MUST BE AVAILABLE TO SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO SARATOGA STATE PARK, NY.  Direct booking from self-tape and reels (MANDATORY).

  (Click to download side: SCOTT SIDE)

 

[GREG – PARK EMPLOYEE]

Male, Caucasian, early 20’s. His character is young and innocent.  Loves his job.

RATE: $550 flat fee total for 1 day (8 hour day) + $195/day travel & lodging stipend + daily lunch + credit (NO AGENCY FEE) MUST BE AVAILABLE TO SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO SARATOGA STATE PARK, NY.  Direct booking from self-tape and reels (MANDATORY).

 (Click to download side:  GREG SIDE)

 

[JOSH – PARK EMPLOYEE]

Male, Caucasian, late 20’s – early 30’s.  His character is angry and not in a good place in life. Needs guidance.

RATE: $550 flat fee total for 1 day (8 hour day) + $195/day travel & lodging stipend + daily lunch + credit (NO AGENCY FEE)  MUST BE AVAILABLE TO SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO SARATOGA STATE PARK, NY.  Direct booking from self-tape and reels (MANDATORY).

(Click to download side: JOSH SIDE)

 

[SHEILA – EMPLOYEE RELATIONS COUNSELOR]

Female, African America, early 40’s.  Educated and friendly counselor.

RATE: $550 flat fee total for 1 day (8 hour day) + $195/day travel & lodging stipend + daily lunch + credit (NO AGENCY FEE)  MUST BE AVAILABLE TO SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO SARATOGA STATE PARK, NY.  Direct booking from self-tape and reels (MANDATORY).

(Click to download side: SHEILA SIDE)

 

[ALEXIS – PARK TOUR GUIDE]
Female, Hispanic, early 20’s.  A real “trailblazer”, Alexis has a strong viewpoint and is passionate about her job.
RATE: $550 flat fee total for 1 day (8 hour day) + $195/day travel & lodging stipend + daily lunch + credit (NO AGENCY FEE)
(ROLE HAS BEEN CAST)

SYNOPSIS:  A newly appointed supervisor is tasked with leading a group of park workers and learns what it takes to successfully manage a team.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

A)  Complete and email the information below (1-6) along with your self-tape audition.  See roles (above) for downloadable sides.  Deadline is 5 pm, Wednesday, 5/10/17
  1.  1. name/email/cell/location base
  2.  2. current height/weight
  3.  3. confirm that you can self-report BY CAR to Saratoga State Park, NY
  4.  4. agency/rep name/email/cell (if applicable)
  5.  5. professional reels
  6.  6. recent headshot

 

B)  Self-Tape, Slate & Profiles
 – Self-tape the copy associated with the role you are auditioning for above, then
– Slate – state your name, agency (if applicable), height/weight, your location base and role you are auditioning for
– confirm that you can self-report to Saratoga State Park, NY BY CAR
– zoom in close up, zoom out full body with profiles

 

C) Self-Tape Audition Tips
-memorize copy as much as possible
-look straight into camera
-should you require a little help, check out this article 0n how to self-tape your audition:

 

EMAIL:  dana@breakthroughcasting.com

 

SUBJECT LINE:  Trail of the Supervisor

 

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06
Apr

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- NY Hudson Valley Region: Non-Union Industrial, MEET THE DOCTOR 2

*Email required info below with your self-tape audition before 5 PM Sunday, 4/9/17
*Submissions without self-tapes will not be considered

 

NON-UNION INDUSTRIAL
CLIENT:  Health Quest
PROJECT NAME:  Meet the Doctor 2
PRODUCER:  Tara Latorre
DIRECTOR:  Edward Roy
PRODUCTION COMPANY:  J6 MediaWorks
CASTING DIRECTOR:  BreakThrough Casting
LOCATION:  Rhinebeck, NY (MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR)
DATE:  Thursday 4/20/17
USAGE:  Health Quest Website, YouTube and FaceBook (FULL BUYOUT)
TALENT RATE: $300/4 hrs paid NET 30 (NO TRAVEL PAY/NO AGENCY FEE)

 

SEEKING:

 

[BARIATRICS PATIENT]
Female, 40s, any ethnicity, MUST BE VERY OVERWEIGHT TO VERY OBESE.  Non-speaking role where patient will be interacting with doctors.  Shoots 9am-12pm on Thursday, 4/20/17

 

[PATIENT]
Male or Female, 50- 60 years old, any ethnicity. Non-speaking role where patient will be interacting with doctors.  Shoots 1pm-4pm on on Thursday, 4/20/17
 
 
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

-Email the info below AND your self-tape before 5 PM Sunday, 4/9/17

  •  name/cell/email address/location base
  •  agency info (if applicable)
  •  height and weight
  •  current headshot/resume (acting reels a BIG PLUS)
  •  self-tape instructions (5 PM Sunday, 4/9/17 DEADLINE)

1.  Dress casual with natural yet polished makeup and hair
2.  Slate (name & agency), state your location base and

3.  State on camera, “I confirm that I can SELF-REPORT BY CAR to Rhinebeck, NY”.
4.  State current height and weight, then ZOOM OUT for full body shot and profiles
5.  ZOOM IN for headshot (shoulders to top of head)

6.  Share a quick remedy or words of wisdom (no more than 30 seconds) that’s worked for you.

EMAIL:  johanna@breakthroughcasting.com

SUBJECT LINE:  Meet the Doctor 2

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03
Mar

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- NYC: Non-Union Student Film, PONY BAR

*Email required info below with your self-tape audition (click on SIDES next to role names below)
*Deadline to submit is 9am Wednesday, 3/8/17
*Submissions without self-tapes will not be considered

 

NON-UNION STUDENT FILM

 

PROJECT NAME:  Pony Bar
PRODUCER:  Tom Bentey
DIRECTOR:  Kristen Garris
WRITERS:  Jeremy St. Romain & Kristen Garris
CASTING DIRECTOR: BreakThrough Casting
SHOOT DATES:  3/23-3/27/17
LOCATION:  NY & NJ
AUDITION DATE:  Self-Tape
CALLBACKS:  3/13
RATE:  $100/ 8 hrs + 10% talent agent fee, meals + copy + credit

 

LOG LINE:  A shallow New York photojournalist strikes up an unlikely romance with a local girl in the small, rural American town in which he is working until he learns a surprising secret about her life that quickly throws their relationship off-kilter.
Please visit www.kristengarris.com for more info on the director.

 

SEEKING:  

 

*The roles of DAVID and JOCELYN require semi-nudity.  Please carefully read their character descriptions for full details.
 

*[DAVID] 

Male, 20’s, Caucasian but open to other ethnicities who identify with this role.  David is the protagonist of the film. A native New Yorker from Brooklyn.  He is liberal yet nervous and shy, longing for more of a connection with people.  He is educated and makes good money as a photographer.  His character arc is learning to be less uptight and judgmental and more of an open-minded man, who is learning to check his privilege in all senses of the word. This role has a semi-nude scene where David and Jocelyn start undressing, but never follow through, due to an unexpected interruption.  LEAD

(click to download sides:   DAVID SIDE 1, DAVID SIDE 2)
 

*[JOCELYN] 

Female, early 20s, any ethnicity.  Jocelyn is a single mother, born and raised in the small rural town in which the film takes place. Beautiful but slightly worn looking beyond her years, she is definitely the kind of woman who has been through the ringer in life, but is wise enough to hold her own and is confident in her own skin and has a specific kind of allure to her.  She is the strong, smart, confident counterpoint to David’s insecure, nervous self.  That being said, the reason she is so smart and confident is because she has learned a lot of hard knock life lessons over the years.  AUTHENTIC SOUTHERN ACCENT REQUIRED.  This role has a semi-nude scene where Jocelyn and David start undressing, but never follow through, due to an unexpected interruption.  LEAD

(click to download sides:  JOCELYN SIDE 1, JOCELYN SIDE 2)
 

[CLYDE] 

Male, age 50s-60s, Caucasian.  Super old school, kind-hearted southerner and who has been a bartender for decades. AUTHENTIC SOUTHERN ACCENT REQUIRED.  FEATURED

(click to dowload side:   CLYDE SIDE)
 

[MIKE]  

Male, 20s, any ethnicity.  David’s friend and colleague, much nicer person with a less cynical view of people.  An experienced reporter and observer, he’s been around the block and is more sure of himself.  Think the series VICE.  Would be at home on the front of a war or a garden party.  FEATURED

(click to download side:  MIKE SIDE)

 

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

*Email required info below with your self-tape audition (see roles for downloadable sides)
*Deadline to submit is 9am Wednesday, 3/8/17
*Submissions without self-tapes will not be considered

 

1)  name/email/cell/location base
2)  agency name/email/cell (if applicable)
3)  current height & weight
4)  current headshots & updated resumes
5)  acting reels
6)  self-tape auditions (see roles for downloadable sides)

 

EMAIL:
johanna@breakthroughcasting.com (roles JOCELYN and CLYDE only)
dana@breakthroughcasting.com (roles DAVID and MIKE only)

 

SUBJECT LINE:
Pony Bar
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28
Feb

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- NY Hudson Valley Region: Non-Union Industrial, HEALTH QUEST

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT SELF-TAPES:  9 AM Thursday, 3/2/17

NON-UNION INDUSTRIAL

CLIENT: Health Quest

PROJECT NAME: Meet the Doctor

PRODUCER: Tara Latorre

DIRECTOR: Edward Roy

PRODUCTION COMPANY: J6 MediaWorks

CASTING DIRECTOR: BreakThrough Casting

AUDITION: Direct Booking from Self-Tapes/Headshots/Resumes/Reels

SHOOT LOCATION: Carmel, NY (MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR)

SHOOT DATE: Thursday, March 9th
USAGE: Health Quest Website, YouTube and FaceBook (FULL BUYOUT) TALENT RATE: $300/4 hrs paid NET 30

SEEKING:

[SENIOR PATIENT]

Male or Female, looks age 65+, any ethnicity, GRAY HAIR, healthy, active and vibrant. Non-speaking role where patient will be interacting with doctors.

[PRE-DIABETIC PATIENT]

Male or Female, ages 40-60 years, any ethnicity, overweight. Non-speaking role where patient will be interacting with doctors.

[PATIENT 1]

Male or Female, ages 18-35 years, any ethnicity, healthy, active and fit. Non-speaking role where patient will be interacting with doctors.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

-Email the info below AND your self-tape before 9 AM Thursday, 3/2/17

  •  name/cell/email address/location base
  •  agency info (if applicable)
  •  height and weight
  •  current headshot/resume (reels a BIG PLUS)
  •  self-tape instructions (9 AM Thursday, 3/2/17 DEADLINE)

1.  Dress casual with natural yet polished makeup and hair
2.  Slate (name & agency), state your location base and CONFIRM that you can SELF-REPORT BY CAR to Carmel, NY
3.  State current height and weight, then ZOOM OUT for full body shot and profiles
4.  ZOOM IN for headshot (shoulders to top of head)

5.  Share a quick remedy or words of wisdom (no more than 30 seconds) that’s worked for you.

EMAIL:  johanna@breakthroughcasting.com

SUBJECT LINE:  Meet the Doctor 1

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02
Feb

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- NYC: Non-Union MARVEL Gaming Co-Host

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT SELF-TAPE:  before 1 PM Monday February 6th, 2017

PROJECT:  Non-Union Marvel Gaming

CLIENT:  Marvel

PRODUCER/DIRECTOR:  Brian Stieve

CASTING DIRECTOR:  BreakThrough Casting

AUDITION:  Self-tape + headshot/resume/reels

CALLBACKS:  Friday, 2/10/17 in NYC

SHOOT LOCATION:  NYC studio and various events in and around NYC

SHOOT DATE:  Thursday, 6/1/2017

USAGE:  New Media 

RATE:  Gaming Segment- $400/4 hrs + 10% agency fee + travel + copy + credit  – Events- add’l rate, TBD + 10% agency fee + travel + copy + credit

SEEKING:

[CO-HOST]

Male, early-mid 20s, any ethnicity. Must be comfortable with co-hosting and/or also with Let’s Play video content to play on Twitch and YouTube live.  While it’s not a must to have experience with live streaming, a general knowledge of gaming is preferred.  MUST have professional reel to be considered.  MUST have basic knowledge of the Marvel universe. In addition to live-play, talent would be expected to attend events in and around the NYC region with possibility of travel for specific events.

SUBMIT REQUIRED MATERIALS + SELF-TAPE (before 1 PM Monday February 6th, 2017):

  1.  name/cell/email/agency info (if applicable)
  2.  current height/weight AND location base (MANDATORY)
  3.  current headshots/pics
  4.  updated resume
  5.  ACTOR’S reels/clips (MANDATORY)
  6.  MANDATORY self-tape deadline:  before 1 PM Monday February 6th, 2017 (see self-tape personality clip instructions below)

SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS

  1.  dress camera ready (hair and dressed in cool, edgy attire)
  2.  slate, state height/weight, location base (city you live in- MANDATORY)
  3.  zoom out for full body shots with full body profiles, zoom in and shoot from shoulders (clearly showing face and hair length).
  4.  PERSONALITY CLIP (see instructions below)  Show us your personality, wit and style and most importantly- HAVE FUN.  PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE WELL LIT AND IN FOCUS.  If we can’t clearly see and hear you, your self-tape WILL NOT be reviewed.  

PERSONALITY CLIP INSTRUCTIONS :

(1-2 minutes) As the breakdown suggests, we are looking for an online gamer who has knowledge of the Marvel Universe and can banter easily with the host.  We would like you to self-tape a personality clip showing us your knowledge of Marvel and all things gaming.

Email:  dana@breakthroughcasting.com

Subject line:  Marvel Gaming

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30
Jan

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- NY HUDSON VALLEY REGION: Non-Union Print- HEALTH QUEST RUSH CASTING

* RUSH CASTING, SUBMIT ASAP!

* DEADLINE TO SUBMIT SELF-TAPES:  5pm Tuesday, January 31st, 2017

Project:  NON-UNION PRINT

Client:  HEALTH QUEST

Casting Director:  BREAKTHROUGH CASTING

Audition Date:  SELF-TAPE ONLY

Callbacks:  DIRECT BOOKING FROM SELF-TAPES, REELS, HEADSHOTS, RESUME

Shoot Location:  POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (mandatory self-report BY CAR ONLY)

Shoot Date:  FRIDAY, 2/3/17 (1-5pm)

Usage:  1 YEAR PRINT & WEB

Rate:  $300/4 hrs, NET 30 (no travel, no agency fee)

SEEKING: 

[PATIENTS]

Females, 30-55+ years, any ethnicity. Must look healthy, active and full of vitality. Shots will be of Patients interacting with physicians, nurses and tech i.e. consultations, waiting in the lobby, etc.

SUBMIT REQUIRED INFO AND SELF-TAPE:

  1.  email name/cell/email address AND location base
  2.  agency info (if applicable)
  3.  current height & weight
  4.  current headshot, updated resume, reels a BIG PLUS
  5.  self-tape instructions (mandatory):

– Dress camera ready (with makeup and hair) casual yet polished attire, slate (state your name and agency), state current height & weight, CONFIRM that you can self-report BY CAR to Poughkeepsie, NY (mandatory).

– Zoom out for full body shot and profiles, zoom in for close up (shoot from shoulders to top of head).

– Tell us in 30 seconds about yourself- HAVE FUN WITH THIS.  Please note, we want to capture your personality, not your resume.

-SUBMIT SELF-TAPE BEFORE 5pm Wednesday, 1/31/17

 

Email:  johanna@breakthroughcasting.com

Subject line:  Health Quest Print

 

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26
Jan

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- NYC: Non-Union MARVEL Host, THWIP- The Big Marvel Show

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT SELF-TAPE:  before 10 PM Friday February 3rd, 2017

PROJECT:  Non-Union Web Series

CLIENT:  Marvel

PRODUCER:  Judith Stephens

DIRECTOR:  Jason Latorre

CASTING DIRECTOR:  BreakThrough Casting

AUDITION:  Self-tape + headshot/resume/reels

CALLBACKS:  Thursday, 2/9/17 in NYC

SHOOT LOCATION:  NYC

SHOOT DATE:  Tuesday, 2/14/17

USAGE:  Web (Youtube only)

RATE:  $400/4 hrs + 10% agency fee + $50 travel stipend + copy + credit

THWIP – The Big Marvel Show (reference videos):

https://youtu.be/-ZxaO4FwOI0

https://youtu.be/QVdBjpZe3IY

https://youtu.be/RiQtkK1u4zY

SEEKING:

[HOST]

Male or Female, late 20s-early 30’s, any ethnicity.  STRONG ACTOR with COMEDIC/IMPROV skills for MOS (man on street interviewer/comedian), ala “The Daily Show”.  The HOST MUST have a knowledge of the Marvel Universe, has comedic timing, is a skilled interviewer and can engage easily with the public. MUST have HOSTING and interviewing experience (celebrities a BIG PLUS).  This is on-going work where in addition to MOS, future segments will include interviewing celebrities and co-hosting in-studio when needed.  COMEDIC and/or HOSTING REELS MANDATORY.

SUBMIT A) REQUIRED MATERIALS and B) SELF-TAPE (before 10 PM Friday February 3rd, 2017):

  1.  name/cell/email/agency info (if applicable)
  2.  current height/weight AND location base (MANDATORY)
  3.  current headshots/pics
  4.  updated resume
  5.  COMEDIC AND/OR HOSTING reels/clips (MANDATORY)
  6.  MANDATORY self-tape deadline:  before 10 PM Friday February 3rd, 2017 (see self-tape and improv audition instructions below)

SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS

  1.  dress camera ready (makeup, hair and dressed in cool, edgy attire)
  2.  slate, state height/weight, location base (city you live in- MANDATORY)
  3.  zoom out for full body shots with full body profiles, zoom in and shoot from shoulders (clearly showing face and hair length).
  4.  IMPROV AUDITION (see instructions below)  Show us your personality, wit and style and most importantly- HAVE FUN.  PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE WELL LIT AND IN FOCUS.  If we can’t clearly see and hear you, your self-tape WILL NOT be reviewed.  

IMPROV AUDITION :

(1-2 minutes) As the breakdown suggests, we are looking for an interviewer who has knowledge of the Marvel Universe, has comedic timing and can engage easily with the public.  We would like you to self-tape MOS (man on street) interview embodying these elements.  Remember, we want to see more of you and your style than the interviewee.  Suggested questions (but feel free to create your own):

  1.  Who is your favorite Marvel hero/villain?
  2.  Do you like them better in the comics or film?
  3.  If you had a super power of any kind, what would it be?  Would you be a hero or villain?
  4.  If the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy asked you to join their team but you could only pick one, which would you join?

Email:  

dana@breakthroughcasting.com (MALES ONLY)

johanna@breakthroughcasting.com (FEMALES ONLY)

Subject line:  Marvel THWIP

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