Extra Casting

Open Casting Call for feature film 'Mistaken Identity' in Cranston, RI

Griffin & Lee Entertainment and LDI Casting is seeking local background actors for the feature film "Mistaken Identity", which will be filmed in Rhode Island throughout the month of October, 2009. Both SAG members and non-union background actors are being considered. All ages and types are needed. They are also casting for a High School band, a “townie” local band, and also clowns. Please bring a non-returnable recent snapshot of yourself.

Where:

Mistaken Identity Production Office
Background Actor Casting Call
275 Atwood Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
Click Here for directions.
(For all the Rhode Islander’s – it’s the old
Cranston Police Station across from Stop & Shop)

When:

Saturday, September 26, 2009
12:00pm - 3:00pm

If you are living in Rhode Island and can not make the background actor open casting call, please email a non-returnable snapshot and contact to the following:

ldicasting@cox.net (please put "Mistaken Identity Extras" in the subject line)

or send your photo to:

Mistaken Identity Extras
LDI Casting
P.O. BOX 9666
Warwick, RI 02889

No Phone Calls To LDI Casting

Principal Actor Casting (Los Angeles):

Linda Lamontagne
Lindsay Chag Casting
14611 Hartsook St.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Production Company:

Griffin & Lee Entertainment, LLC

Producers:

Kelli Sturges
Jandi Swanson

Director:

Kenn McRae

Starring:

Seth MacFarland
Nora Dunn
Joel David Moore

Story:

In a small Connecticut town, a young man romances a young woman, only every single one of his attempts to do something sweet wind up getting him mistaken for an infamous serial killer.

Jack Nicholson Photo Double needed for Columbia Pictures feature film in Philadelphia

The local Philadelphia casting company for the Columbia Pictures feature film 'How Do You Know' is looking for a Photo-double for Jack Nicholson. How Do You Know is being directed by James L. Brooks, starring Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson, Paul Rudd and Jack Nicholson.

Needed is a Caucasian man, age 40-65, 5'8"- 5'9", who resembles Jack Nicholson. You must be available for shooting some days in September - October in Philadelphia, PA. This is a PAID position (SAG contract), but will consider both SAG and non-union.

If qualified, please email a picture and your contact number to:

howdoyouknowcasting@gmail.com

You may also mail in your photo and contact information to:

Jason Loftus
Nicholson Photo Double
Heery Casting
263 N. Lawrence St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Production Company:

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.

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

Principal Actor Casting (Los Angeles):

Francine Maisler & Associates
10202 W. Washington Blvd.
Tri Star #207
Culver City, CA 90232

Producers:

James L. Brooks
Paula Weinstein

Director:

James L. Brooks

Starring:

Reese Witherspoon - Lisa
Owen Wilson - Manny
Paul Rudd - George
Jack Nicholson - Charles
Kathryn Hahn - Annie

Story:

The story involves a love triangle, a white-collar executive vying for Witherspoon’s affections, while a professional baseball, pitcher who is also a love interest.

Denzel Washington film 'Unstoppable' open casting call for extras in Canton, Ohio

Cating directors are holding an open extras casting call in Canton, Ohio for the Denzel Washington film 'Unstoppable'. The release date is set for November 12, 2010.

Where:

McKinley Grand Hotel
320 Market Avenue South
Canton, OH 44702
Click Here for directions

When:

Tuesday, August 26th, 2009
10:00am - 6:00pm

Production Company:

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.

Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation
10201 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035

in association with

Firm Films
9465 Wilshire Blvd.
Ste. 600
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Production Office
One Bigelow Square
7th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Principal Actor Casting (Los Angeles):

Denise Chamian Casting
1438 N. Gower St.
Bldg. 35, Ste. 270
Hollywood CA 90028

Producers:

Julie Yorn
Ian Bryce
Mimi Rogers
Chris Ciaffa

Director:

Tony Scott

Starring:

Denzel Washington
Chris Pine
Rosario Dawson
Jessy Schram

Story:

The story centers on an experienced train engineer (Washington) about to be laid off as part of company cutbacks and the newbie conductor hired to replace him. Pine would play the newbie. They find themselves in a race against time to stop an unmanned, half-mile-long freight train carrying enough combustible liquids and poisonous gas to wipe out a nearby city.

Reese Witherspoon / Owen Wilson film 'How Do You Know' now casting extras in the Philadelphia area

The upcoming feature film starring Reese Witherspoon and Owen Wilson, directed by James L. Brooks (The War of the Roses, Terms of Endearment, Jerry Maguire, As Good as It Gets, Spanglish) is in production and the casting directors are currently casting the following:

Needed are men and women, age 18+ , all ethnicities, for background talent.
We especially are looking for : beautiful model-type women, age 25-30.
Both SAG and non-union are needed. All roles are paid positions.

Be sure to:

1. Put "SAG" or "non-union" in the subject line
2. Include in the body of the email- your name, phone number, SAG number (if applicable)
3. Attach a picture of yourself in .jpg format only
4. Attach a resume in .doc format only
5. Do NOT send any links to other websites.

Please EMAIL your picture/resume to:

howdoyouknowcasting@gmail.com

The subject line should read: "Extras"

Filming will continue through late October, 2009

NO PHONE CALLS OR PERSONAL DROP-OFFS

Principal Actor Casting:

How Do You Know Casting
Francine Maisler & Associates
10202 W. Washington Blvd.
Poitier Bldg., #3200 Culver City CA 90232

Additional Principal Actor Casting:

How Do You Know Casting
Diane Heery
408 Vine St
Lawrence Street entrance
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Director / Producer:

James L. Brooks

Production Company:

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.

Gracie Films
10202 West Washington Blvd.
Poitier Bldg.
Culver City, CA 90232

Story:

Paul Rudd will play the part of a businessman vying for Witherspoon's affections, while Wilson is slated for the role of a professional baseball pitcher out to steal her heart.

The Story of Bonnie and Clyde open casting calls for Background Actors

Cypress Moon Productions is holding a series of open casting calls for people to work as extras on the film "The Story of Bonnie and Clyde". Shooting will start in the fall, with a tentative release date sometime in May 2010. Filming will take place in Louisiana towns Alexandria, Gibsland (where the fugitive couple were killed by law enforcement officers), St. Francisville, Jackson, Norwood and Angola, where the prison will serve as the set for Eastham Prison in Texas, where Barrow served time. Shooting also will take place at locations in Mississippi and Alabama.

Open Casting Call Details

Please bring a recent photo of yourself and a resume if you have one.

*Please note: If you have previously attended a casting call for 'The Story of Bonnie and Clyde', it is not necessary that you attend one of these. Your information is still on file but you are welcome to come by and update your information if you wish.

DATE: Sunday, August 23, 2009
LOCATION: Alexandria Fulton Hotel
ADDRESS: 701 4th Street
CITY: Alexandria
STATE: Louisiana
TIME: 3:00pm-6:00pm

DATE: Tuesday, August 25, 2009
LOCATION: Cypress Moon Studios Office
ADDRESS: 3406 College Street, Suite D
CITY: Jackson
STATE: Louisiana
TIME: 3:00pm-6:00pm

DATE: Monday, August 31, 2009
LOCATION: Cypress Moon Studios
ADDRESS: 1000 Alabama Avenue
CITY: Sheffield
STATE: Alabama
TIME: 3:00pm-6:00pm

Production Company:

Cypress Moon Productions
1000 Alabama Avenue
Sheffield, AL 35660

Producer/Director:

Tonya S. Holly

Principal Actor Casting:

Pam Gilles Casting
15450 Cabrito Rd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406

Starring:

Hilary Duff - Bonnie Parker
Kevin Zegers - Clyde Barrow

Story:

The Story of Bonnie and Clyde is a new adaptation (not a remake) of the classic love story which tells the thrilling true story of the notorious fugitives. Taking place during the 1930’s Depression, the film follows follows the adventures of Bonnie and Clyde, uncovering many times in their lives that have never before been seen on the big screen.

Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation casting call for "Love and Other Drugs" in Pittsburgh

"Love and Other Drugs," directed by Edward Zwick, will be filming in the Pittsburgh area starting in mid-September until early December of this year.

Nancy Mosser Casting is looking for people between the ages of 15 and 75 to work as extras, stand-ins, photo-doubles, and silent bits. The pay rate will vary depending upon what you are cast as. A stand-in is a full-time position, and to be considered you must be available everyday for 12 hours and have reliable transportation. Everyone else should be prepared to work at least one full day or several days in a row.

If you are interested, please create a free profile on the online database at www.mossercasting.com and please make sure that you post an accurate picture of yourself:

Talent Registration Page

Production Company:

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.

Pottersville Pictures
100 W. Station Square Drive
Suite 625
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

in association with

Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation
10201 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90035

Principal Actor Casting (Los Angeles):

Vickie Thomas Casting
9021 Melrose Avenue
Suite 200B
West Hollywood CA 90069

Producers: Scott Stuber, Marshall Herskovitz

Director: Edward Zwick

Starring:

Anne Hathaway
Jake Gyllenhaal

Story:

A humorous expose of the highly competitive and cutthroat world of pharmaceuticals, where salesmen schmooze doctors, nurses and hospitals to get them to use their brand of drugs. Gyllenhaal will play the salesman, who begins a relationship with a woman who has Parkinson's (Hathaway) while on one of his sales calls. Their love story plays out in the political and social context of the time.

Feature Film 'Alleged' to cast actors and extras in the Flint, Michigan area

Carrie Ray Casting in Michigan is holding auditions for local Michigan talent to appear in the feature film 'Alleged'. Background actors will also be hired for the movie, which goes into production in the middle of September. Eighty-five percent of the film will be shot at Crossroads in Flint, Michigan, with a few other Flint locations possible. If you're interested in becoming an extra in the movie, you should send your information to:

bhcasting@gmail.com

State your interest in working as a background performer and list any special skills such as juggling or playing an instrument. Send a photo, but it doesn't need to be an official headshot.

There will also be open casting calls for this film at Crossroads Village, which is located at 6140 Bray Rd., Flint, MI 48505-1807. The days and times for open calls will be posted here soon.

Principal Actor Casting (Michigan):

Carrie Ray Casting (for mail-in submissions only)
1012 S. Washington Ave.
Royal Oak, MI 48067
carrie@carrieraycasting.com

Production Companmy:

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.

Dean River Productions
5721 Buckingham Parkway
Suite B, GMT Stage Six Bldg.
Culver City, California 90230

Alleged Michigan Production Office
101 Burton St
Flint, MI 48503-1873

Story:

The film is about a talented young reporter who is stuck in a rural Tennessee town in 1925. When a few town fathers hatch a plan to host The Trial of the Century over coffee cups at the local drugstore, our reporter sees the trial as his opportunity to finally break into the journalistic big leagues. Alleged is a true story of great historical characters (William Jennings Bryan, Clarence Darrow, H.L. Mencken) and fundamental conflicts that largely remain with us to this day: creation, evolution, secular confidence, bible backpedaling, eugenics, and (perhaps above all) media bias.

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What is a Background Actor?

A "Background Actor" or "Extra" is a performer in a film, television show, stage, musical, opera or ballet production, who appears in a nonspeaking, non-singing or non-dancing capacity, usually in the background.

War films and epic films often employ background actors in large numbers. Some films have featured hundreds or even thousands of paid background actors. Likewise, grand opera can involve many background actors appearing in spectacular productions.

On a film or television set, background actors are usually referred to as "Background Performers", "Background Artists" or simply "Background," while the term "Extra" is rarely used.

In a stage production, background actors are commonly referred to as "Supernumeraries". In opera and ballet, they are called either 'Extras' or 'Supers'.

SAG-AFTRA

The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) is an American labor union representing over 150,000 film and television principal and background performers worldwide. The current organization is the result of the March 30, 2012 merger of the Screen Actor's Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.

According to the SAG-AFTRA Mission Statement, the union seeks to: negotiate and enforce collective bargaining agreements that establish equitable levels of compensation, benefits, and working conditions for its performers; collect compensation for exploitation of recorded performances by its members, and provide protection against unauthorized use of those performances; and preserve and expand work opportunities for its members.

The Screen Actors Guild was founded in 1933 in an effort to eliminate exploitation of actors in Hollywood who were being forced into oppressive multi-year contracts with the major movie studios that did not include restrictions on work hours or minimum rest periods, and often had clauses that automatically renewed at the studios' discretion. These contracts were notorious for allowing the studios to dictate the public and private lives of the performers who signed them, and most did not have provisions to allow the performer to end the deal.

SAG-AFTRA is the primary performer's union in the United States. The union is affiliated with the AFL-CIO. SAG-AFTRA claims exclusive jurisdiction over motion picture as well as radio, television, Internet, and other new media. Internationally, SAG-AFTRA is affiliated with the International Federation of Actors.

How To Qualify For SAG-AFTRA Membership

A performer becomes eligible for SAG-AFTRA membership under one of the following two conditions:

1) Proof of Employment.

SAG-AFTRA membership is available to those who work in a position covered by a SAG-AFTRA (or AFTRA or SAG) collective bargaining agreement. Any person qualifying through work as a background actor must have completed three days of work as a background actor under a SAG-AFTRA (or AFTRA or SAG) collective bargaining agreement.

2) Employment Under an Affiliated Performers Union.

Performers may join SAG-AFTRA if the applicant is a paid-up member of an affiliated performers union (ACTRA, AEA, AGMA or AGVA) for a period of one year and has worked and been paid for at least once as a principal performer in that union’s jurisdiction.

All new members pay a one-time-only initiation fee, plus the first semiannual dues at the time of joining. The national initiation fee rate is currently $3000.00 (initiation fees may be lower in some states). Annual Base dues are $198.00. In addition, work dues are calculated at 1.575 percent of covered earnings up to $500,000.

Once you are a member, you must abide by the rules of membership, starting with Global Rule One and the No Contract/No Work Rule. And, whether you are a SAG-AFTRA member or not - NEVER accept work during a Union strike!

Becoming a SAG-AFTRA member is a very important milestone for every working professional talent in the entertainment industry. But you should not be in a rush to join unless you are absolutely certain that you are ready to compete for professional performing jobs. For actors, you should prepare yourself by studying acting and improv, doing live theatre, and perform in non-union on-camera productions in order to build your resume and gain extremely valuable experience.

How do I get three SAG-AFTRA background vouchers?

Excellent question; there truly isn’t a simple answer. The best way is to work as a non-union background actor as often as possible and do a great job, showing up on time and bringing the proper wardrobe.

Occasionally there will be an immediate need for a certain look or ability on the set and if you are in the right place at the right time you will be offered a SAG-AFTRA voucher. Sporadically a casting director will offer you a SAG-AFTRA voucher if they are unable to locate a SAG member who fits the requirements of the production company.

Demo Reel Information

An actors demo reel (or "demo tape") is a short compilation of clips from professional acting work on films, commercials, and television shows. It is usually no more than a few minutes in length.

A demo reel IS NOT the same as an "Audition Video". An Audition Video IS a homemade video that you make when casting directors are accepting audition video submissions.

It is NOT necessary to send in a demo reel when submitting for extra roles. Only submit a demo reel if the casting directors request it, or through an agent.

Extras Calling Services

There are companies that are termed "Calling Services" or "Booking Services" that charge fee(s) to obtain extra work for you. These Calling Services are not contracted by production companies as Casting Directors are, rather they are independent services that work for the individual extras that sign up for their service. The fee is usually on a monthly basis, however some use a per-job-booked fee structure also.

Most Extras Casting Directors use these calling services often, especially when they are casting large amounts of extras for a specific production. It is much easier and less time consuming to make one call to a Calling Service and tell them what they need than it is to call each and every extra individually.

Once an extra signs up for a Calling Service, they provide them with photos, clothing size forms, and contact information. Then it is simply a matter of letting the Calling Service know your availability. The booking service will submit their clients based on their availability to all of the extras Casting Directors, and the Casting Directors can book as many or as few of these extras and give the booking service the call times, wardrobe requirements, shooting location, etc., to forward along to their clients. It is then the responsibility of the Calling Service to provide the details to their extras and confirm the booking.

Extras who do not use a Calling Service must constantly call recorded casting lines that the extras casting directors set up, and then call a separate number if they fit exactly what is on the recorded line. The competition to get work this way is extremely fierce. It is a generally accepted reality that extras who use respected and legitimate Calling Services are booked far more frequently than those who try to do their own booking.

The fees that Calling Services charge range from around $45 - $75 per month depending on your union status, age, and the number of days that you are booked during the month. There also may be an initial registration fee that can be as low as $20 to over $100 if they require a first month fee and last month fee in addition to the registration fee.

Should I Do Extra Work For Acting Experience?

I personally feel that if a person does not have experience, doing extra work is a fantastic way to get used to being on a film or TV set. It gives you an idea of how things work and allows you to become comfortable on a set without risking "burning bridges" if you get nervous and a little stage fright.

I myself did extra work in the beginning of my career and it helped me tremendously. I had terrible stage fright, but I became very comfortable after doing background work for a while.

So the answer is yes, doing extra work will help you. It doesn't pay a whole lot, but the experience you get is valuable.

Acting is like any other job, the more training and experience a person has, the better chance of getting the job. But at the same time, we all have to start somewhere!

Types of Background Actors

General Background: Person of atmospheric business which includes the normal actions, gestures and facial expressions of the Background Actor’s assignment.

Special Ability: Background Actor specifically called and assigned to perform work requiring special skills such as tennis, golf, choreographed social dancing (including square dancing), swimming, skating, riding animals, driving livestock, non-professional singing (in groups of 16 or less), mouthing to playback in groups of 16 or less, professional or organized athletic sports (including officiating and running), amputees, driving which requires a special skill and a special license (such as truck driving but not cab driving), motorcycle driving, insert work, and practical card dealing.

Stand-In: Background Actor used as a substitute for another actor for purposes of focusing shots, setting lights, etc., but is not actually photographed. Stand-Ins may also be used as general background.

Photographic Double: Background Actor who is actually photographed as a substitute for another actor. A General Background Actor who is required to do photographic doubling shall receive the Special Ability rate.

Day Performer: A Performer who delivers a speech or a line of dialogue. A Background Actor must be upgraded to a Day Performer if directed to speak, except in the case of “omnies”.

Omnies: Any speech sounds used as general background noise rather than for its meaning. Atmospheric words such as indistinguishable background chatter in a party or restaurant scene.

Advice for Child Actors

1. Have fun and enjoy every performance.

2. Learn as much as possible from the professionals you work with.

3. Get your rest, and drink plenty of water!

4. Be respectful and do what you are asked to do to make the child wrangler's job easy.

5. Remember you are there to do a job.

6. Share the experience with your friends and family.

7. Visit as many places as you can.

8. Be thankful for the opportunity.

9. Use your down time to keep up with schoolwork.

10. Laugh, Laugh, Laugh.

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