Samson Films is currently in pre-production on the feature film "Losing It" and the film's casting directors are seeking two teen Puerto Rican girls for lead roles. They are looking for fresh new talent with passion and a commitment for the role, so no fancy headshost or impressive resumes are required to apply. The roles are open to both Union and Non-Union actors.
Samson Films is one of Ireland's leading independent film and television production companies, and winner of an Academy Award for the film "Once", which Samson Films co-produced with The Twilight Saga production company Summit Entertainment.
Casting Breakdowns:
You can be between the ages of 15 - 18, as long as you can play the age of the role(s) you are submitting for.
LENA – Teen, 15 years of age. A funny, smart, resourceful nuyorican girl who perhaps takes herself a little too seriously.
DAISHAN - Teen, 16 years of age. A Latina who is confident, with a quick temper and an answer for everything.
Email photo and resume to the following:
losingitfilmcasting@gmail.com
You can also audition for "Losing It" by sending in an audition video:
Click Here to download the audition sides for the role of LENA.
Click Here to download the audition sides for the role of DAISHAN.
● Download an appropriate audition scene.
● Make a video recording of your audition following these instructions.
● Upload the video to www.youtube.com
● Download a parental release form, and have a parent or legal guardian sign it.
● Scan the parental release form and email it as an attachment along with a link to your YouTube audition: info@castinglosingit.com
Filming will begin in August, 2010 in New York.
See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.
Please submit photos and resumes by mail or email only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs.
Principal Actor Casting (New York):
Chrystie Street Casting
Suzanne Smith Crowley
Chrystie Street Casting
55 Chrystie Street
Suite 501
New York NY 10002
Production Companies:
Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies (they will most likely end up in the trash can), they do not cast the films. They hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.
Samson Films
The Barracks
76 Irishtown Road
Dublin 4
Ireland
mayFLY Entertainment
1 Grantham Gardens
BT61 3DU Armagh
Northern Ireland
Escape Pictures
New York, NY
Producers:
David Collins
Martina Niland
Director:
Macdara Vallely
Starring:
To Be Cast
Story:
A bitter-sweet comedy about a teen girl’s struggle to care for her irresponsible mother.
Oscar winning production company casting two teen Puerto Rican girls for lead roles
National talent search underway for J.J. Abrams 'Darlings' seeking teen Boys and Girls
JIMMY: Male 13-14. Caucasian. Jimmy is cute, but could be on the scrawny side – definitely not the school jock. Loveable, empathetic, smart and interesting. Must have a great sense of humor.
CHRIS: Male 13-14. Caucasian. Slightly, or more than slightly, overweight. Chris is confident, driven, optimistic and a natural leader. Must have a great sense of humor.
NINA: Female 13-14. Caucasian. A natural beauty – she is stunning, but not the “cheerleader” type. Strong and confident, but has an underlying sadness.
These are the same roles listed below, however the characters names are different.
Must send a recent photo, date of birth, email address and phone number
Type character name and actor name in the subject line of email submission.
Paramount Studios is teaming up with "Lost" executive producer and writer J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Productions to bring a new project to the big screen. Casting directors Alyssa Weisberg and April Webster have launched a national talent search seeking 13 - 14 year old Boys and Girls for the lead roles in the film. No previous acting experience is necessary, but must have great energy and a wonderful sense of humor and thoughtfulness.
To be considered for the film, you must submit a self-made audition video via email in QuickTime format.
Here are the details on how to submit:
● Please learn the scenes for the appropriate role (Josh/Collin/Natalie)
● You do not need to memorize it but the more familiar you are, the better.
● Have someone read the other character’s lines off camera.
● In addition to the scenes, please tape a short interview so they can get a sense of your wonderful personality. Talk about hobbies, likes, a funny story, etc.
● Start off with a full body shot and then zoom into a medium close up (chest up) and keep the camera stationary.
● Please make sure they can see your face and hear you clearly (it’s best to have your main source of light behind the camera.)
● Please say your first and last name, height and where you are from before you begin the scene
● At the end please say your first and last name again clearly or print your full name on a sheet of paper and hold it up to the camera so they can read it clearly.
● If you are a minor, please state your age and height after you say your name.
● Please do not put a certified delivery if using “yousendit.com”.
● Please compress your movie to the smallest size possible.
● Please do not follow up with emails regarding receipt of the audition. Due to the volume of submissions received, they cannot individually answer everyone.
Here are the characters being cast:
JOSH: Male 13-14. Josh is cute, but could be on the scrawny side – definitely not the school jock. Lovable, empathetic, smart and interesting. Must have a great sense of humor. Should have a Midwestern feel.
COLLIN: Male 13-14. Slightly, or more than slightly, overweight. Collin is confident, driven, optimistic and a natural leader. Must have a great sense of humor. Should have a Midwestern feel.
NATALIE: Female 13-14. A natural beauty – she is stunning, but not the “cheerleader” type. Strong and confident, but has an underlying sadness. Should have a Midwestern feel.
Click Here to download the audition scene for Josh.
Click Here to download the audition scene for Collin.
Click Here to download the audition scene for Natalie.
Note: Auditions have been taking place through talent agents, and the above characters names were Chris, Jimmy, and Nina. However, for the purposes of your audition video, please use the names listed above and on the audition scene downloads.
The QuickTime file that you are attaching to the email MUST be labeled with the name of the person auditioning. In other words, do NOT simply name the file "Untitled Paramount Casting".
All auditions should be labeled with the auditioner's name and sent via email in Apple Quicktime (.mov) format to the following:
DO NOT send any streaming video links such as Vimeo, YouTube, etc., as they need to be able to download the clip. If your file is too large for email, you can send it via an auxiliary website like YouSendIt.com
You MUST also download the two following documents, fill them out, scan them and attach to your submission email:
Click Here to download the Talent Search consent and release form.
Click Here to download your contact information form.
The submission deadline is June 7, 2010.
Production Companies:
Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies (they will most likely end up in the trash can), they do not cast the films. They hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.
Paramount Pictures
5555 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Bad Robot Productions
1221 Olympic Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Principal Actor Casting:
Alyssa Weisberg
April Webster
Darlings Casting
1666 Euclid St.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Extras Casting: TBA
Producer: J.J. Abrams
Director: TBA
Starring:
Currently Casting
Universal Pictures casting down under for Michael De Luca feature film 'Dracula Year Zero'
Universal Pictures and Michael De Luca Productions are in the pre-production stages for the upcoming feature film Dracula Year Zero. Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless penned the script, which centers on the origin of Dracula, mixing vampire mythology with the true history of Prince Vlad the Impaler. The story depicts Dracula as a flawed hero in a tragic love story set in a dark age of magic and war.
Sam Worthington has signed on to star as Prince Vlad and Alex Proyas will direct the film. Proyas is an Australian filmmaker who produced, directed, and co-wrote the box-office hit film "Knowing", which was filmed in Melbourne. Proyas is owner of Mystery Clock Cinema, which co-produced "Knowing" with Summit Entertainment.
Filming will begin in November 2010. No release date has been announced.
See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.
Please submit photos and resumes by mail only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs.
Principal Actor Casting (Australia):
Greg Apps
Fox Studios Australia
Building 11
Driver Avenue
Moore Park NSW 1363
AU
Extras Casting (Australia):
Real People Victoria
566 St Kilda Road
Suite 103 Level 1
Melbourne VIC 3004
Click Here to register.
Production Companies:
Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies (they will most likely end up in the trash can), they do not cast the films. They hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.
Universal Pictures
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
Michael De Luca Productions
10202 W. Washington Blvd.
Astaire Bldg.
Suite 3028
Culver City, CA 90232
Mystery Clock Cinema
27 Renny Street
Paddington NSW 2021
AU
Producers: Michael De Luca, Alissa Phillips
Director: Alex Proyas
Starring: Sam Worthington
Story:
The story chronicles the epic origin of Dracula, weaving vampire mythology with the true history of Prince Vlad the Impaler. It depicts Dracula as a flawed hero in a tragic love story set in a dark age of magic and war, repositioning him more as a vengeful hero than the monster seen in Bram Stoker's classic novel.
Oscar winning producer Greg Shapiro casting two girls to star in the feature film 'Detachment'
Oscar winning producer Greg Shapiro's Kingsgate Films is currently in pre-production on the feature film "Detachment", and Chrystie Street Casting is seeking two girls ages 14 and 16 to star in the film. Greg Shapiro has produced such films as The Hurt Locker, the Harold & Kumar films, and the upcoming Johnny Depp film The Rum Diary. The casting call has gone out in both New York and Los Angeles.
Here is what they are seeking:
This film revolves around mature subject matter.
A small, pretty, 14 Year old girl.
A slightly overweight 16 year old girl.
Erica: 14 years old, any ethnicity. A homeless prostitute who is pretty, small and pale, she is accustomed to being sexually and physically abused. When Henry takes pity on her and brings her home so she can get cleaned up and receive medical attention, she propositions him and is surprised by his refusals. While she lives at Henry’s they fall into a domestic routine, but the situation is temporary. Prone to philosophizing, Erica takes up journaling and confesses her all-encompassing love for Henry. She’s devastated and breaks down into hysterics when he sends her away.
Meredith: 16 years old, any ethnicity. A bit chunky but beautiful, she’s an extremely sensitive, intelligent, and unhappy high school student who finds solace in art and photography. For Meredith, Henry is a godsend teacher, and she is deeply upset when her affection for him is not returned. Troubled and sad, suicidal and possibly suffering from an eating disorder, Meredith poisons a huge batch of cupcakes and hands them out for free, saving the most lethal cake for herself in a school-wide tragedy.
If interested, please email a photo and resume via email to Suzanne at Chrystie Street Casting: info.chrystiestreetcasting@gmail.com
Put "Detachment Girls Casting Call" in the subject line.
Chrystie Street has cast Precious, Sex and the City, Shakespeare In Love, Good Will Hunting, Cider House Rules, Pineapple Express, The Wrestlet, and over 200 more major feature films.
Filming will begin in July, 2010 in New York.
You may also submit a photo and resume via regular mail. See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.
Principal Actor Casting:
Suzanne Smith Crowley
Jessica Kelly
Chrystie Street Casting
55 Chrystie Street
Suite 501
New York, NY 10002
Extras Casting: TBA
Production Companies:
Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies (they will most likely end up in the trash can), they do not cast the films. They hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.
Kingsgate Films
9229 Sunset Blvd.
Suite 720
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Paper Street Films
237 Lafayette Street
Suite 2E
New York, NY 10012
Producers: Greg Shapiro, Austin Stark, Benji Kohn
Director: Tony Kaye
Starring: To Be Cast
Story:
The tragic modern state of the human condition is explored through the eyes of students and teachers at a failing high school.
