Category: NYC Casting

22
Jun

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- NYC & FL: SAG-AFTRA Student Film, ESTE NINO LINDO

*Email required info AND self-tape audition (see below for instructions)
*Submissions without self-tapes will not be considered
*SUBMIT ASAP!!!

 

SAG-AFTRA STUDENT FILM

 

PROJECT NAME:  Este Nino Lindo
PRODUCER:  Mary McCune
DIRECTOR:  Christian Fernandez
WRITER:  Christian Fernandez
FILM SCHOOL:  Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema of Brooklyn College
CASTING DIRECTOR:  BreakThrough Casting
SHOOT DATES:  8/16-8/26/17 (TBD)
LOCATION:  Key West, FL
AUDITION DATE:  Self-Tape
CALLBACKS:  TBD
RATE:  $125/*10 hrs + 20% agency fee + lodging + travel + meals + copy + credit
*work hours per Florida Child Labor Laws will be followed

 

LOG LINE:  After a man and his daughter escape Cuba on a makeshift raft, their lives and relationship are tested like never before.  STUDENT THESIS FILM written and directed by Christian Fernandez- http://www.christianjfernandez.com/film/

 

SEEKING:  

 

PLEASE NOTE – A considerable portion of filming will take place on the water in a raft.  All safety guidelines will be adhered to, however, talent must be comfortable in and on the water for this project.

 

[MARCIEL] 

Male, 35-45 yrs, Hispanic/Latino, Cuban descent a BIG PLUS, MANDATORY bilingual fluency in both English and Spanish.  (NOTE:  A considerable portion of filming will take place on the water in a raft.  All safety guidelines will be adhered to, however, talent must be comfortable in and on the water for this project.)

Marciel has lived a difficult life.  However hardened by his past, his eyes still reflect hope and that hope is captured by his love for his daughter.  She is all he has left in this world and will stop at nothing to ensure her a brighter future.  He is torn by his decision to set them on a perilous flight from Cuba aboard an unsteady raft to secure that future.   LEAD

 

[PERLA] 

Girl, 6-10 yrs (or younger looking 10+ yrs), Hispanic/Latina, Cuban descent a BIG PLUS, MANDATORY bilingual fluency in both English and Spanish.  (NOTE:  A considerable portion of filming will take place on the water in a raft.  All safety guidelines will be adhered to, however, talent must be comfortable in and on the water for this project.)

Perla is a young, imaginative, and intelligent little girl. She asks insightful questions and while she feels she understands her father, she misses seeing him happy.  The two of them drifting in a tenuous raft from Cuba, she finds that, while she trusts her father, she is frightened by how he is being shaped by their treacherous journey. She doesn’t recognize him and she doesn’t understand why.  LEAD

 

SUBMIT REQUIRED INFO AND SELF-TAPE:

 

*Submissions without self-tapes will not be considered
*SUBMIT ASAP!!!

 

Email the required info below AND your self-tape (video audition):

1)  name/email/cell/location base
2)  agency name/email/cell (if applicable)
3)  current height/weight/age (age for minors only)
4)  attach current headshots & updated resumes
5)  link(s) to acting reels (MANDATORY FOR ADULTS, BIG PLUS FOR MINORS)
6)  self-tape audition (MANDATORY FOR EVERYONE, SEE ROLES BELOW)
 

MARCIEL SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS 
Prior to self-taping, carefully read the role description above as well as the Script Reference Pages,
and use them ONLY AS ACTING REFERENCES, then in your video audition:
a)  slate (state your name and agency, if applicable)
b)  state your height/weight/location base
c)  zoom out- full body shot and profiles
d)  zoom in- headshot (shoulder to top of head) and perform the following:
e)  As the character Marciel, improvise dialogue in Spanish describing your love for your wife 
f)  As the character Marciel, improvise dialogue in Spanish describing your love for your  daughter
g) As the character Marciel, improvise dialogue in Spanish, describing your decision to take to the water
 

PERLA SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS 
Prior to self-taping, carefully read the role description above as well as the Script Reference Pages,
and use them ONLY AS ACTING REFERENCES, then in your video audition:
a)  slate (state your name and agency, if applicable)
b)  state your age/height/weight
c)  state your location base
d)  zoom out for full body shot and full body profiles
e)  zoom in for headshot (shoulder to top of head) and perform the following:
f)  in English, describe the scariest moment in your life
g)  in English or Spanish, describe the happiest moment in your life, in English or Spanish
h)  in Spanish only (mandatory) write AND read a short poem about the ocean

 

EMAIL:

 

johanna@breakthroughcasting.com (role of PERLA)
dana@breakthroughcasting.com (role of MARCIEL)

 

SUBJECT LINE:

 

Este Nino Lindo

 

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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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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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24
Aug

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING: Non-Union Industrial RUSH CASTING, Ing Americas

NON-UNION INDUSTRIAL – NYC

PROJECT: Ing Americas
PRODUCERS:  Alex & Tanya Meiller
DIRECTOR: Alex Meiller
PRODUCTION COMPANY: Ager Meiller Films
CALLBACKS: Monday, 8/29
SHOOT LOCATION: NYC
SHOOT DATE: Thursday, September 1
USAGE: Internal Only
RATE: $600./10 hrs. + 10% Agency Fee, PAID ON SET, Meals Provided

SYNOPSIS: 
This educational video will highlight how to work in a new, shared workspace environment.

SEEKING:

[BANK EMPLOYEES]
Females and Males, 25-55, all ethnicities, professional business types.  STRONG ACTORS WHO ARE TELEPROMPTER PROS.  

Talent must own business suits and must be available for callbacks in NYC on Monday, 8/29.

  

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

  1.  Send name/email/cell/location base/agency info (if applicable)
  2.  Current physical stats (height & weight)
  3.  CURRENT legit headshot & resume
  4.  Commercial and/or Hosting reel (MANDATORY)

Only qualifying talent will be invited to self-tape.  PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL US REGARDING THE STATUS OF YOUR SUBMISSION.

EMAIL: dana@breakthroughcasting.com

SUBJECT LINE:  Ing Americas

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08
Jul

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING: NON-UNION NORELCO VIDEO, SERIES 2

 

*EMERGENCY RUSH CASTING:  TALENT WILL BE BOOKED TODAY-SUBMIT ASAP!!!*

*DIRECT BOOKING FROM HEADSHOTS & SELF-TAPES

 

NON-UNION VIDEO, Series 2

CLIENT:  Norelco

DIRECTOR:  Jason Latorre 

SHOOT DATE:  7/11/16

LOCATION:  Central Park, NYC (MUST SELF-REPORT)

USAGE:  Web & Comic Con (FULL BUYOUT)

RATE:  Males- $400/2 hrs;  Females-$325/2 hrs (NO AGENCY FEE)

Talent paid Net 60 days

 

SEEKING:  

[IRON MAN/TONY STARK]

Male, 20s, any ethnicity, MUST CURRENTLY HAVE FACIAL HAIR.  Talent will be approached for a “Game Show” in Central Park and asked if willing to have a specific shave similar to Iron Man/Tony Stark. 

 

[DR. STRANGE]

Male, 20s, any ethnicity, MUST CURRENTLY HAVE FACIAL HAIR.  Talent will be approached for a “Game Show” in Central Park and asked if willing to have a specific shave similar to DR. STRANGE.

 

[KARNAK]

Male, 20s, any ethnicity, MUST CURRENTLY HAVE FACIAL HAIR.  Talent will be approached for a “Game Show” in Central Park and asked if willing to have a specific shave similar to KARNAK. 

 

[GIRLFRIEND]

Female, 20s, any ethnicity.  GIRLFRIEND will be asked if her boyfriend should be shaved a la Tony Stark and encourages him to do so.

 

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

A)  Email info AND Self-tape below (MANDATORY)

  •  name/email/cell/city based
  •  agency/rep name/email/cell (if available)
  •  height/weight
  •  CURRENT headshot (clean shaven for MEN)
  •  SUBMIT SELF-TAPE:  with your cell phone, 1) slate,  2) state your height & weight, 3) zoom in for headshot, 4) show facial profiles, 5) zoom out for body shot, 6) show full body profiles.

 
EMAIL:  johanna@breakthroughcasting.com

SUBJECT LINE:  Norelco- Series 2

 

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08
Jul

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING: NON-UNION NORELCO VIDEO, SERIES 1

 

*EMERGENCY RUSH CASTING:  TALENT WILL BE BOOKED TODAY, SUBMIT ASAP!!!

*DIRECT BOOKING FROM HEADSHOTS & SELF-TAPES

 

NON-UNION VIDEO, Series 1

CLIENT:  Norelco

DIRECTOR:  Jason Latorre 

SHOOT DATES & LOCATIONS:  7/11 (NYC) & 7/12 (Beacon, NY)

USAGE:  Web & Comic Con (FULL BUYOUT)

RATE:  7/11 (NYC)- $300/2 hrs;  7/12 (Beacon, NY)- $500/10 hrs + $25/day travel stipend (NO AGENCY FEE)

Paid Net 60 days

 

*MUST BE AVAILABLE BOTH DAYS

*MUST SELF-REPORT TO NYC AND BEACON, NY

*MUST CURRENTLY HAVE FACIAL HAIR

 

SEEKING:  

 

[IRON MAN/TONY STARK]

Male, 20s, any ethnicity, MUST CURRENTLY HAVE FACIAL HAIR for M-O-S (Man-on- the-Street Interviews).  Day 1 (7/11 in NYC)- talent will be pulled off the street, asked a few questions and willing to be shaved similar to Iron Man/Tony Stark.  Day 2 (7/12 in Beacon, NY)- actual shave in studio, then hero shot with a simple accessory, provided by production.  MUST SELF-REPORT TO BOTH LOCATIONS.

 

[DR. STRANGE]

Male, 20s, any ethnicity, MUST CURRENTLY HAVE FACIAL HAIR for M-O-S (Man-on- the-Street Interviews).  Day 1 (7/11 in NYC)- talent will be pulled off the street, asked a few questions and willing to be shaved similar to DR. STRANGE.  Day 2 (7/12 in Beacon, NY)- actual shave in studio, then hero shot with a simple accessory, provided by production.  MUST SELF-REPORT TO BOTH LOCATIONS.


[KARNAK]

Male, 20s, any ethnicity, MUST CURRENTLY HAVE FACIAL HAIR for M-O-S (Man-on- the-Street Interviews).  Day 1 (7/11 in NYC)- talent will be pulled off the street, asked a few questions and willing to be shaved similar to KARNAK. Day 2 (7/12 in Beacon, NY)- actual shave in studio, then hero shot with a simple accessory, provided by production.  MUST SELF-REPORT TO BOTH LOCATIONS.

 

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

A)  Email info AND Self-tape below (MANDATORY)

  •  name/email/cell/city based
  •  agency/rep name/email/cell (if available)
  •  height/weight
  •  CURRENT headshot (clean shaven for MEN)
  •  SUBMIT SELF-TAPE:  with your cell phone, 1) slate,  2) state your height & weight, 3) zoom in for headshot, 4) show facial profiles, 5) zoom out for body shot, 6) show full body profiles.

 

EMAIL:  johanna@breakthroughcasting.com

SUBJECT LINE:  Norelco- Series 1

 

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