Original Film and Cinemagic Productions are currently in pre-production on the feature film 'Dance of the Mirlitons'. Original Film is the production company behind such films as the Fast and Furious films, The Bounty Hunter, I Am Legend, xXx: State of the Union, Made of Honor, and many more. Shooting on 'Dance of the Mirlitons' begins in November, 2010.
Here is what the casting directors are seeking:
JESSE URCHIN: Female, Caucasian 10 to 12 years old. Should be at least a little overweight or awkward in some way, and have some knowledge of Ballet. Jesse is Corrine Urchin's daughter, is a seemingly unassuming girl and an unlikely ballerina. She has a passion for dance, she's thrilled when she's accepted to the Battleboro School for Young Dancers, but outraged to discover that the video tape sent to the school was that of her mother, a former ballet dancer. To make matters worse, innocent and naïve Jesse is relegated to a special education class based simply on her physique. Incensed by this atrociousness, Jesse plots her revenge, becoming tenacious and ambitious to a fault. She heeds the lesson her mother has taught her throughout her childhood, "I am a warrior", and approaches her revenge with that mentality. Further galvanized upon learning that the school will beholding auditions for the coveted role of Sleeping Beauty in the ballet of the same name, Jesse is determined to land the plum role, no matter what it takes.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs to any of the casting offices.
If you are on the East Coast and are interested, please email a recent photo and headshot to casting directors SuzAnne Smith Crowley and Jessica Kelly: info.chrystiestreetcasting@gmail.com
Please put JESSE URCHIN SUBMISSION in the subject line.
If you are on the West Coast, you can submit a photo and resume via postal mail to:
Barbara Fiorentino
Rebecca Mangieri
Wendy Weidman
FMW Casting
6767 Forest Lawn Drive
Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90068
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.
Original Film
11466 San Vicente Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Cinemagic Productions
269 S. Beverly Drive
Suite 822
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Principal Actor Casting (Los Angeles):
Barbara Fiorentino
Rebecca Mangieri
Wendy Weidman
FMW Casting
6767 Forest Lawn Dr., Ste. 100
Los Angeles, CA 90068
Principal Actor Casting (New York):
Jessica Kelly
SuzAnne Smith Crowley
Chrystie Street
55 Chrystie Street
Suite 501
Manhattan, NY 10002
info.chrystiestreetcasting@gmail.com
Extras Casting: TBA
Producers: Joseph Kline, Hagai Shaham, Joel Michaely, Evan Greenberg
Director/Writer: Evan Greenberg
Starring: Kristen Bell
Story:
Single mother Corinne has moved her working-class family to the idyllic town of Battleboro so that her 13 year old daughter Jesse can attend the world-famous Battleboro School For Young Dancers. But when chubby Jesse discovers she's been placed in the special ed program she embarks on a take-no-prisoners mission to land the lead in the school production of Sleeping Beauty.
Talent Search for girl to star in 'Dance of the Mirlitons' with Kristen Bell
Drew Barrymore feature film 'Everybody Loves Whales' still seeking Alaska Native lead roles
Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski are signed on to star in the Universal Pictures true story feature film 'Whales' (working title). The movie is based on an attempt to rescue three California gray whales stranded above the Arctic Circle near Barrow, Alaska in 1988. Barrow is the northernmost city in the United States. The scenes in the movie that take place in Barrow are being reconstructed in Anchorage due to the lack of necessary hotels, housing and businesses to accommodate a months-long shoot, although there will be 1-2 weeks of filming in Barrow. Filming will begin on September 16, 2010 in Anchorage, Alaska and run through December 14, 2010. The release date is scheduled for 2012.
Principal Actor and Extras Casting (Alaska):
Grace Olrun
Cup'Ik Warrior Productions
Anchorage, AK 99501
cupikwarriorproductions@gmail.com
Deborah Schildt
alaskafilmservices@gmail.com
Crew Casting:
People in the Anchorage or Barrow, Alaska areas who are interested in working on the film as a crew member, please submit your resume to: whalesresumes@gmail.com
Please put "Alaska Film Crew" in the subject line.
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
In Cahoots
4024 Radford Ave.
Editorial Bldg. 2
Suite 7
Studio City, CA 91604
Anonymous Content
3532 Hayden Ave.
Culver City, CA 90232
Working Title Films / Icebreaker LLC
9720 Wilshire Blvd.
4th Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Producers: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Liza Chasin, Steve Golin, Michael Sugar
Director: Ken Kwapis
Starring: Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski
Story:
Based on the true 1988 tale of the rescue of a trio of California gray whales found under the ice of the Arctic Circle near Barrow, Alaska. Over a two week period, the U.S. and Soviet governments joined with oil company executives, environmental activists, Eskimos, businessmen and military officers to help free the giant mammals. Krasinski will play a small town newspaper reporter who breaks the story. Barrymore plays Rachel Kramera, a Greenpeace activist and they turn the potential tragedy into an international story. The incident created a temporary Cold War thaw as President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev found a common cause. They interceded to save the whales.
20th Century Fox begins auditions for 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules'
The first adaptation, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, was released on March 19, 2010 and has grossed over $63 million at the Box Office in the USA, and the novel has sold over 28 million copies. That film hits the big screen in the UK on August 27, 2010.
The upcoming second live-action adaptation is about Greg Heffley, his older brother Rodrick, and the school talent show. If the film does well at the box office, it is likely 20th Century Fox will continue the series. Here is a list of Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid novels:
● Diary of a Wimpy Kid
● Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
● Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
● Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
There is also a "Do It Yourself" activities book, and a "The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary" which is a movie tie-in book about the making of the first Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie.
David Bowers, who is known for directing animated films such as Flushed Away and Astro Boy, has signed on to direct. This will be Bowers first live action movie.
Rodrick Rules will begin shooting in August, 2010 in Vancouver, and has a release date set for March 25, 2011.
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:
Nancy Foy
20th Century Fox Feature Casting
10201 W. Pico Blvd.
Bldg. 12, Room 201
Los Angeles, CA 90035
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.
FOX 2000
10201 W. Pico Blvd.
Building 78
Los Angeles CA 90035
Apparatus
6533 Hollywood Blvd.
Suite 411
Hollywood CA 90028
Color Force
73 Market Street
Venice, CA 90291
Producers: Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson
Director: David Bowers
Starring: Zachary Gordon
Story:
Once again diarist Greg Heffley chronicles a hilarious litany of problems, alternating between home and school, focusing this time on the particular punishments of his reprobate older brother, Rodrick. Whether Greg is suffering on the swim team or trying out for the K–12 school talent show as Magician’s Assistant to a First Grader, his escapades are united by his struggle to avoid embarrassment.
Oscar winning production company casting two teen Puerto Rican girls for lead roles
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.
