Free 'The Business of Background Acting' Workshop for Michigan Residents

There is currently a large amount of filming that takes place in the State of Michigan due to the tax incentives given to the studios. The growth of the film industry in Michigan is expected to continue indefinitely. One of the top extras casting agencies in the state is offering free workshops for the community, giving people the opportunity to learn the ins-and-outs of working as a background performer in film and television.

This is the 10th workshop JR Galactic will host in Michigan. They have been praised by members of the Screen Actors Guild, Producers Guild of America, and the Michigan Film Office for preparing Michigan residents for work on a professional set.

Producers hire JR Galactic for Extras Casting support because they know their Talent is prepared and reliable. Thanks to the program, their Extras have proper set etiquette and arrive on set early, with the correct wardrobe and attitude. Participants of the workshop have priority casting consideration with JR Galactic.

Extras casting in Oakland and Los Angeles for feature film 'Moneyball' starring Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt to portray general manager Billy Beane of Oakland A's
Photo: W.W. Norton & Company Inc.

The production company for the Columbia Pictures feature film 'Moneyball' is seeking local SF Bay Area SAG and Non-Union adults, 18 years old and above to appear in the film as background actors. Shooting on the film will be mostly nights between July 26, 2010 – August 5, 2010 in Oakland. There will also be extras casting in Los Angeles for the scenes filmed there.

To sign up to be an extra in Moneyball, please visit the following website:

Be In a Movie

This production is the film adaptation of the winning novel, “Moneyball” by Michael Lewis.

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.

Moneyball Production Office
Sony Studios
10202 Washington Blvd.
Robert Young Building
Room 3700
Culver City, CA 90232

Columbia Pictures
10202 W. Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232

Michael De Luca Productions
10202 W. Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232

Scott Rudin Productions
500 S. Buena Vista Street
Old Animation Bldg.
Room 2H
Burbank, CA 91521

Principal Actor Casting (Completed):

Francine Maisler
10202 W. Washington Blvd.
Sidney Poitier Bldg.
Suite 3200
Culver City, CA 90232

Extras Casting (Los Angeles):

Chris Bustard
Central Casting
220 S Flower Street
Burbank, CA 91502
Do not send photos and resumes to Chris at Central.
You must register in person.
Registration Info: (818) 562-2755

Producers: Michael De Luca, Scott Rudin, Rachael Horovitz, Greg Jacobs

Director: Bennett Miller

Starring: Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright

Story:

Billy Beane, general manager of MLB's Oakland A's and protagonist of Moneyball, had a problem: how to win in the Major Leagues with a budget that's smaller than that of nearly every other team. Conventional wisdom long held that big name, highly athletic hitters and young pitchers with rocket arms were the ticket to success. But Beane and his staff, buoyed by massive amounts of carefully interpreted statistical data, believed that wins could be had by more affordable methods such as hitters with high on-base percentage and pitchers who get lots of ground outs. Given this information and a tight budget, Beane defied tradition and his own scouting department to build winning teams of young affordable players and inexpensive castoff veterans. Hill will play Beane's statistics-savvy assistant Paul De Podesta.

Feature film 'Touchback' casting call for extras in Grand Rapids, MI

For the updated casting call for 'Touchback' in Grand Rapids, Michigan go to the following post:

Touchback Casting Call Michigan

New ABC series 'My Generation' extras casting call in Austin, TX

Watch the ABC series 'My Generation' Thursdays at 8pm this Fall
ABC My Generation Cast Photo

The ABC television series 'My Generation' is currently casting extras for several upcoming scenes. They need people for full day availability, as they currently do not have call times. You must be a Texas Resident with proof such as a Texas Driver's License or ID, Texas Voter's Registration Card, or a Texas College ID. Filming takes place in Austin, TX and is under AFTRA contract. Union and non-union submissions accepted.

Casting Directors are specifically seeking the following:

● Skateboarders: Male, all ethnicities, age range 15-19, who know how do to do tricks. Tentatively shooting July 23rd.
● Pregnant Women: All ethnicities, Women who are pretty far along and their husbands/boyfriends for a birthing class. Tentatively shooting July 15th.
● Hair Metal Types: Male and Female, all ethnicities, ages 20-30. Must be comfortable in leather. Looking for lots of hair. Think 80s hair metal bands. Tentatively shooting July 16th.

If you are interested in working on 'My Generation', please email your name, contact information, age range, the role you are applying for and a photo of yourself to:

onlocationcasting@yahoo.com

Please put MY GEN 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.

ABC Studios
500 S. Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91521

The Littlefield Company
500 S. Buena Vista Street
Mail Code 1835
Burbank, CA 91521

Principal Actor Casting (Los Angeles):

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.

David Rapaport
5300 Melrose Ave.
Design Center, Suite 407
Hollywood, CA 90038

Extras Casting (Texas):

On Location Casting
Register with On Location Casting for future extra work in Austin, TX.

Producers: Noah Hawley, Warren Littlefield, Henrik Bastin, Peter Magnasson, Martin Piersson

Director: Various Directors are used.

Starring: Keir O'Donnell, Michael Stahl-David, Julian Morris, Daniella Alonso

Story:

What a difference ten years can make. In 2000, a documentary crew follows a disparate group of high school students from Greenbelt High School in Austin, TX as they prepare for graduation, then revisits these former classmates ten years later as they return home to rediscover that just because they’re not where they planned doesn’t mean they’re not right where they need to be. These students couldn't wait to graduate and head out into the real world. But the world they were entering got very real very fast. As these classmates return home to revisit their old hopes for their future, they'll discover that, even if you don't get exactly what you thought you wanted out of life, it’s not too late to get what you need.