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Summit Entertainment 'Step Up 4' actors and dancers open casting call

Summit Entertainment Step Up 4 Actor Dancer Casting Call

"Step Up 4" is casting lead role actors, dancers, and dance teams.
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Summit Entertainment is currently working on the 4th installment of the hugely successful dance franchise that started with Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan-Tatum’s "Step Up" in 2006. Music video director Scott Speer, who previously directed episodes of the web series "The LXD: The League of Extraordinary Dancers, has been hired to direct the film. Jenny Mayer has wrote the screenplay, and like "Step Up 3D," "Step Up 4," will also be shot in 3D.

Jon M. Chu, who directed both "Step Up 2" and "Step Up 3D" and is currently directing the sequel to Chan’s movie "G.I. Joe" will serve as executive producer on "Step Up 4," with Adam Shankman and Jennifer Gibgot producing. Harry Shum Jr. has been mentioned as the film's Choreographer.

"Step Up 4" is scheduled to hit theaters in 2012, and the filmmakers are currently looking for dancers and two new faces to play the male and female lead roles in the new film.

Here is what the casting directors are seeking:

[SEAN] Male, 21, handsome. From the streets of urban Miami. Raised by his big sister whom he respects. Raised poor - Class war mentality. Smart beyond his years, amazing dancer, choreographer, creative genius and co-founder of the MOB, an underground next-level flash mob organization. No formal dance training. Has big dreams, but doesn’t believe he can make a difference. He’ll have his beliefs challenged when he falls for his wealthy boss’s daughter. Full of spontaneous energy. Charming, confident but not cocky. Edgy and a bit dangerous. A natural leader. MUST BE AN EXCEPTIONAL DANCER. PROTOTYPE: Channing Tatum

[EMILY] female 21, beautiful. Privileged. Her mom died five years ago, it’s a tough reality with uber-successful, ‘father knows best’ dad, Mr. Anderson. Formally trained classical, lyrical dancer. Quarter life crisis - Just graduated NYU, but Emily still holds onto her dream of being a professional dancer. In Miami for the summer and at a crossroads in her life. Strong, smart, and sassy. Always has her guard up against guys, she assumes everyone wants to date her for her money. She meets Sean, who introduces her to his flashmob: a free form, no rules creative outlet, coupled with rebellion and risk.

DANCERS: The filmmakers are looking for all types of urban dancers. Solo dancers and dance teams will be considered. Submit your dance video to be considered.

The deadline for talent submissions is July 11, 2011.

Filming on "Step Up 4" will take place in Miami, Florida. Shooting begins August 23, 2011 and will continue through November 7, 2011.

To submit an audition video for consideration, go to the following official ActorCast online casting website for the film: 

StepUpCasting.com

ALL ActorCast submissions will be reviewed by the film's casting directors.

StepUpCasting.com is the ONLY website that you can upload your audition video for this project, so beware of any other website's claims of casting roles for this film.

Important information about uploading audition videos:

A large number of casting directors and studios are now using Cast It Systems' ActorCast to allow people to upload audition videos for specific projects and roles.

When uploading audition videos, make absolutely sure to follow the directions exactly as stated. If they want it done a specific way, then do not disregard the instructions and do whatever you want. Not following the instructions is a sure way to NOT get a call back. If you can't follow simple directions on how to tape and submit an audition video, then the casting director will assume that you may not be able to take direction well on set during filming. And that is not a good thing. So be very careful and follow the directions exactly as they are explained. Remember that not following directions can cost you the part!

You can read more about Cast It Systems at the following New York Times article: 

www.nytimes.com 

Principal Actor Casting

See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.

Please submit via the online audition website only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

Los Angeles:

Colbert & Mento Casting
"Step Up 4"
9720 Wilshire Blvd.
4th Floor
Beverly Hills CA 90212

Extras Casting

Miami:

Ellen Jacoby Casting International
Eden Roc Resort & Spa
4525 Collins Avenue
Suite 139
Miami Beach, FL 33140 
Open casting calls for extras will be announced as they become available.

Production Companies:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies, as they will most likely end up being thrown away. They do not cast the films, rather they hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

Summit Entertainment, LLC
1630 Stewart Street
Suite 120
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Offspring Entertainment
500 S. Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91521

Producers:

Adam Shankman
Jennifer Gibgot
Erik Feig
Patrick Wachsberger
Jon Chu
Matt Smith
Meredith Milton

Director:

Scott Speer

Starring:

To Be Cast

Story:

The newest 3D installment of the smash hit Step Up franchise brings the eye-popping dance moves, drama and romance that have made the series a global sensation to Miami, Florida. This highly anticipated sequel from the producers of Step Up, Step Up 2: The Streets, and Step Up 3D, which have grossed a total of $415 million theatrically worldwide, takes the franchise to a spectacular new level. With a hippy young cast, red-hot soundtrack and dazzling new choreography, Step Up 4Ever delivers more heart-pumping excitement than ever as the world’s best dancers compete to be crowned the kings and queens of Miami’s sizzling dance scene.