August 16, 2007 - Newsletter
Actors Info Booth Inc.
Hello Friends!
Lot’s happening out there! In Los Angeles, they are seeking an Israeli-looking actor for a SAG shoot, see below. “Adventures by Disney” is looking for characters, click here:
http://www.actorsinfobooth.com/orlando-casting-adventures-by-disney-august-25-2007/ , and there are several theatre and film projects casting - see all below!
Combo Seminars are THIS SATURDAY! Everything you need to know about the Business side of “The Biz”. Avoid the scams, know what to pay for and start your career the right way! We’ll see you there!!
In This Edition…
*How to Succeed in the Business - August 18th
*Auditioning for Commercials
*Look who’s Booking
*Auditions, Auditions, Auditions!!
For more up-to-the-minute castings, click on: http://www.actorsinfobooth.com/category/home/upcoming-auditions/ for the latest!!!
Live your BEST LIFE! ALL things are POSSIBLE!!!
Lisa and Laura
Actors Info Booth Inc.
954.731.4888
email: aib@actorsinfobooth.com
website: www.actorsinfobooth.com
my space: www.myspace.com/actorsinfobooth
LOOK WHO’S BOOKING
The local agents have requested that we add back the look who’s booking section. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO BRAG ABOUT YOURSELF!! Send us a note whenever you book something and we will send it out. Your agents and peers read about you and can keep up with all of your success! Here is what’s been happening!!
Amy Simon - played dolores fisher in a Mel Fisher documentary for Japanese TV, Spokesperson for Toyota of Melbourne…which should be an ongoing gig!
Adriana Pascual - AFTRA Voice Over for “Smuckers” - Zubi Advertising, On-Camera Spokeswoman for ITT Technical Institute Infomercial
David Potter - Winn Dixie, “Hometown Heroes", Principal, speaking role, High School Teacher, SE Region
Niqui Enna - AARP promotional video.
Rod Ball - ADR work on “Bachelor Party 2″ (Jim Ryan, dir.) now slated for a Spring, ‘08 release. His Looks Like Entertainment troupe is featured in the current BIZBASH Florida magazine for their “Gilligan’s Island” look-a-like performance last May.
Brian Haase - speaking role on “Burn Notice".. Playing Lawerence’s (Brett Cullen) Bodygard - 4 days of shooting
HOW TO SUCCEED IN THE BUSINESS
Saturday, August 18
10am to 2pm
$35 in advance, $45 CASH @ the door
Have you been bitten by the acting bug? Want to do things the right way?
Are you returning to the Biz and need a refresher? Did you jump into the biz, start booking, but never learned how to do things the right way? This seminar is for YOU! Join us! 4 hr seminar — 10am-2pm: Only $35
1. How do I begin and what does it really cost?
2. Learn to market yourself correctly
3. What do GOOD HEAD SHOTS LOOK LIKE?
4. Find the agents that are right for you
5. Discover how to be ready to compete!
6. Most importantly learn how to avoid the scams
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You will receive a complete packet of info including:
*Reputable agent list for all of Florida (ongoing updates to this list can be found on our website)
*Sample resume
*Resume do’s and don’ts list
*Sample cover letter (for use when looking for agents)
*Audition Checklist - a must for anyone starting out
Geared toward beginners or any one who is not getting the work they want, this class will focus on how to market yourself correctly, how to know if your agents are right for you and how to have the competitive edge. This class answers all your questions. Where do I start? Who do I contact? What do I do???!!! This class gives you the info, answers your questions and gets you on your way! To sign up, call Lisa @ 954.731.4888
AUDITIONING FOR COMMERCIALS SEMINAR
Saturday, August 18, 2007
3pm-6pm
$50 in advance ($60 @ the door)
ALL AGES WELCOME!!
Don’t miss this one!!! Do you know how to SLATE? What about your MARK? What does it mean when they say, “Show us your PROFILES? If you don’t know the answers to these and several other BASIC questions – you need this seminar. If this is your business – you want to make sure that you present yourself as a professional!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn what it takes to get the job. THIS IS NOT AN ACTING CLASS. This seminar gives you all the information you need to know about what will happen when you walk into an audition room. BE PREPARED! When a client looks at a tape of 100 people, their first job is to disqualify 80-90 of them. It is the little details that make the difference of you getting the callback or not. Find out how to deal with any situation that may come up and guarantee a memorable audition. Learn how to get the callback every time by becoming aware of the things that will get you “bumped". Find out the tricks, avoid the traps and watch your bookings increase!!
To sign up call Lisa or Laura @ 954.731.4888 TODAY!
DIRECTIONS to Seminars & Workshops (Combo)
Holiday Inn - 1701 N. University Drive, Plantation, FL 33322 - (954) 472-5600
(SW corner of Sunrise blvd and University Drive)
From the South- Take I-95 North to 595 West to University Drive. Go North (right) to 1 block south of Sunrise Blvd. Hotel will be on the left. You must make a U-turn to enter. If you are coming from the SW Miami area, you can take turnpike to exit 58 and go West to University Drive and make a left
From the North- Take I-95 South or the turnpike South to Sunrise Blvd Exit (exit 58 on the turnpike/exit 30 on I-95) go West to University Drive. Make a left and the hotel will be immediately on your right.
From I-75 - exit to 595 East. Go East to University Drive, Exit and go North (left) 2-3 miles. Hotel will be on left - 1 block south of Sunrise Blvd. - you must make a U-turn to enter.
Industry News
TAMPA - VENUE THEATRE - AUGUST 19, 2007
Next up in the Venue Seminar Series on August 19, at 5:00 pm, is an evening of discussion on “The Climate of Film and Television Production in Tampa Bay.”
Guests include: Jennifer Parramore, Pinellas County Film Commissioner
Lindsey Norris, Hillsborough Film Commission Manager
Felicia Ferrara, Past President of FMPTA
Paul Guzzo, Local Filmmaker and Co-Founder & facilitator of Tampa Film Review
Tickets are only $5. First come first served, take time to tell your friends!
MAKE A RESERVATION NOW TO HOLD A SEAT!
Tickets are going fast, PLEASE reserve your seat now.
Venue Theatre and Actors Studio is located at 9125 US 19 N (two lights north of Park/Gandy Blvd) call 727-822-6194 or email venuetheatre@juno.com. Venue Theatre and Actors Studio is a not for profit corporation.
Want MORE indie news?! Click THIS link!
http://www.actorsinfobooth.com/category/home/industry-news/
Castings
NAPLES - CASTING UPDATE! - AUGUST 17, 2007
early 20’s (a look) Hispanic Female
early 20’s (a look) all-ethnicities male
Both would look like college students Speaking role
Casting Date: Friday, Aug 17, 9:00 am to noon
A spokesperson role, but upscale casual look. YOU should live within a reasonable distance from our location. Florida actors ONLY…
*Must have some experience with the teleprompter. You will audition with the teleprompter
*this will not be a high-stress casting–I will be there with you for support. We’ll try it more than once if you stumble. You will be given every opportunity to succeed…You have my word. (Geri/Protocol Agent)
Wardrobe: look professional–simple…classic. Wear your best color. Nothing baggy. Never–anything too short, too tight or too low.
No jewelry, please. No prints or stripes/plaids that dance on-screen
Top should be long-sleeves (for emphasis on your face)
Hair in simple style–no fussing with hair
Prepare: an introduction of yourself to show your energy and personality–you’ll use it as your slate.
Call me on my cell (239-777-7620) if you fit this breakdown. If you’ve got talent, I want to see you there at this casting. I’ll need your email address, too, to send you the location. Geri Muck/Agent
Email: protocolmodels@aol.com
www.protocolmodels.com
LA (SAG) - NEED ISRAELI-LOOKING ACTOR
Looking for an actor who looks around 18 (preferably 20 year-old in real age); looks Israel. Has a nice role in pilot, and in a few episodes. Union shoot, filming in LA. Schedule not out yet, will be before or in November. Must be a good actor, very charismatic also.
Maureen Cooper - GOLIATH PROMOTIONS
http://www.thebenvenutifamily.com/
BROWARD - CASTING (2) TRAILERS
Non-Union Film - Mini-DV. Produced by Frank Fradella and Rob Goodman.
Two (2) trailers. No pay_credit/copy of film/good food!/networking
These two micro-films will be cut together as movie trailers and shopped to agents and producers in an effort to sell the movie rights. They will be shot on locations around South Florida (predominantly Broward county) and all participants will receive a DVD with the final cut. Principal photography will begin August 26th. Most participants will only be required for one or two days of shooting. See following link for character breakdowns for both trailers. Casting date and location TBA. http://www.paperlantern.tv/
E-mail your head shot, contact information, and availability to Frank Fradella at casting@paperlantern.tv
DAVIE - THEATRE, “ALL MY SONS” - AUGUST 28, 2007
Actors Community Theatre of Davie’s production of Arthur Miller’s, “All My Sons”
Location: Davie Pine Island Multi-Purpose Center
3801 S. Pine Island Road, Davie
(between Griffin Road & State Road 84)
Auditions: Saturday, August 25 from 3:15pm to 5:30pm and Tuesday, August 28 from 7:30pm to 9:15pm
Characters:
There are five male roles and four female roles; age range for each from early 20’s to early 70’s. There is also a small role for an 8 to 10 year old boy. Great roles for all age groups. Cold reading from the script with fellow auditioners
Production dates: November 9, 10, 11 and November 16, 17 and 18
Synopsis: Joe Keller, self-made businessman and family man faces accusations that he knowingly provided defective airplane parts to the military in World War 11, leading to the deaths of a number of servicemen. In the course of the play, Joe’s wife, son and the children of his jailed business partner, confront Joe and each other. Some are seeking to uncover the truth, while others are attempting to ensure that the truth remains buried forever. This play, with the themes of war profiteering, the sacrifices of servicemen, and a family’s love and denial, remains as powerful and relevant as ever.
For more information, please contact: Bill Fragetta at 954-767-5637,
305-823-5330, billfra@usa.net or actofdavie1999@yahoo.com.
Please note: All roles in Actors Community Theatre of Davie’s productions are non-paying..
MIU - STUDENT FILM - AUGUST 18, 2007
—– Contact Information —–
Name: Melisa Ramos
Title: film student
Email: m17rari@hotmail.com
Phone: 787-671-7849
Company or University: MIU
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: 08/18/07
Casting Location: MIU room 1028
Synopsis: David, young barber must shave the man who molested him when he was a child, he must decide to kill him or not.
Character Breakdowns:
David: age: 25-30, appearance: slim, nationality/race: hispanic
Santos: age: 50-65, nationality/race: hispanic
Kid: age:10-12
John: age: 40-50
This is a student film. Actors will receive credit and a dvd.
MIAMI NIGHTS (PAID) - AUGUST 28, 2007
Casting for DANCERS and singers - Monday thru Friday 21st - 28th
all ethnicities
“Miami Nights’ - A TOURING CO
Tour dates: SEPT. 24, 2007-MARCH 2008
PAID $2750 per MONTH, PLUS EXPENSES
CALL SHERRY @ FAMOUS FACES
954-321-8883
NEED 2 PHOTOS/RESUMES
MUST HAVE OR CAN GET PASSPORT QUICKLY
MIAMI - FEATURE FILM - LATIN EXTRAS - AUG. 29, 2007
I am working with Picture Perfect Production they are currently in pre- production for their upcoming feature film. We are looking for a combination of women and men. We prefer Latin actors who are Cuban or can pass as one, to be an extra in our one day shoot. If you are looking to build your resume and enhance your acting skills, this opportunity is for you.
You must be available Aug. 27, 28 and the 29th, due to Miami’s unpredictable weather conditions, we must have different options.
You must be comfortable in the water, as we are reenacting a compelling scene of a group of Cubans trying to leave the island. All inquiries please send a headshot & resume to ingrid@reelvisionentertainmentinc.com
MIAMI - FILM AUDITION - AUGUST 25, 2007
—– Contact Information —–
Name: Leonard
Title: Francois
Email: maximefrancois@yahoo.com
Company or University: IOA Film productions
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: 08/25/2007
Casting Location: Golden Glades Inn 16500 Northwest 2nd Ave Miami Florida
Synopsis:
A recent Med school graduate Moses is about to get engaged to his girlfriend Johanne when suddenly back home his mother falls sick. Without no one to take care of her, Moses is forced to return home where he also gets reunited with his old friends. Unfortunately Moses reunion with his friends will also reunite him with forgotten temptations which he has to deal with seriously or suffer the consequences.
Character Breakdowns:
Two Ladies in their upper 40’s or Mid 50’s. One Gentleman in his upper 50’s or mid 60’s. One Gentleman in his mid 20’s and tow Ladies in their mid 20’s
Want MORE auditions??!!! Click THIS link!
http://www.actorsinfobooth.com/category/home/upcoming-auditions/
Workshops and Seminars
Seminar, August 18, 2007 How to Succeed 10am-2pm Have you been bitten by the acting bug? Want to do things the right way, but you have no idea how to get started, who to talk to, who to trust - what is right or wrong???!!! Join us! The 3-hour seminar about everything you’ve always wanted to know about, marketing yourself and succeeding in commercials, TV and film. $35 ($45 @ the door)……AND
Seminar, August 18, 2007 Auditioning for Commercials Seminar 3pm-6pm (there will be time ON CAMERA) covers anything and everything that could happen, good or bad in your commercial audition. If you are prepared for anything, nothing can blow your audition $50 ($60 @ the door)…..
OR TAKE BOTH- “THE COMBO” all day Just $75 ($85@ the door)
Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 to sign up!
**For a complete list of classes we offer, please visit our website @ www.actorsinfobooth.com and click on the workshops tab.
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Lisa and Laura
Actors Info Booth Inc.
954.731.4888
email: aib@actorsinfobooth.com
website: www.actorsinfobooth.com
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