Entertainment Industry Opportunities - 11/5/09
Check out these 50 new notices from the BackStage.com Casting/Jobs Database -- film festivals calling for entries, staff/tech/crew jobs, casting workshops, and additional entertainment-industry opportunities:
1. Doritos: DORITOS COMMERCIAL CONTEST
Doritos is seeking participants for its Crash the Super Bowl XLIV Ad Contest. Submissions will be judged on originality and creativity (40%), adherence to creative assignment (30%), and overall appeal (30%)... More
2. Indie Grits Film Festival: INDIE GRITS FILM FESTIVAL, SC
The Indie Grits Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "Indie
Grits exists because we want to provide DIY mediamakers an exciting venue
through which to share their work, to show off the talent .. More
FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE Florida Studio Theatre Second Stage (Sarasota, FL) is seeking staff. Richard Hopkins, artistic dir.; James Ashford, casting-hiring coord. Position begins Nov. 16, 2009. Seeking—Equity Stage Managers: with ... More
4. Sarasota Film Festival: SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL, FL
SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL, FL The Sarasota Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "SFF creates an environment that supports and encourages the filmmaker by providing essential networking opportunities and open dialogue with int... More
5. Cine Las Americas International Film Festival: CINE LAS AMERICAS INT'L FILM FEST, TX
CINE LAS AMERICAS INT'L FILM FEST, TX The Cine Las Americas International Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "Our mission is to promote cross-cultural understanding and growth by educating, entertaining, and challenging ... More
6. Bridge Fest: BRIDGE FEST, VANCOUVER
BRIDGE FEST, VANCOUVER Bridge Fest is seeking submissions. Producers state: "Bringing continents, countries, and people closer through the art of filmmaking: the main festival is held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and winning films w... More
7. SoCal Film Market: SOCAL FILM MARKET, CA
SOCAL FILM MARKET, CA The SoCal Film Market is seeking submissions. Producers state: "SoCal maintains the sole intention of giving independent producers, screenwriters, and directors a means to get in front of buyers, distributors, agents, ... More
8. Film Festival of Colorado: FILM FESTIVAL OF COLORADO, CO
FILM FESTIVAL OF COLORADO, CO The Film Festival of Colorado is seeking submissions. Producers state: "TFFOC's mission is to provide an inclusive film event that features the world-class talents of the Colorado film industry while acknowledg... More
9. Long Island International Film Expo: LONG ISLAND INT'L FILM EXPO
LONG ISLAND INT'L FILM EXPO The Long Island International Film Expo is seeking submissions. Producers state: "Our mission is to showcase the best short and feature-length independent films from Long Island and around the world." The festiva... More
10. Cinema City International Online Film Festival: CINEMA CITY INT'L ONLINE FILM FESTIVAL, CA
CINEMA CITY INT'L ONLINE FILM FESTIVAL, CA The Cinema City International Online Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "Our mission is to create press and PR opportunities to maximize exposure; industry referrals; connection... More
11. Little Rock Film Festival: LITTLE ROCK FILM FESTIVAL, AR
LITTLE ROCK FILM FESTIVAL, AR The Little Rock Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "Our mission is to inject film culture and education into Little Rock, the state of Arkansas, and the South by showcasing independent films... More
12. Atlanta Underground Film Festival: ATLANTA UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL, GA
ATLANTA UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL, GA The Atlanta Underground Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "AUFF is on a mission to expose and promote the many innovative yet under-represented film/video artists, musicians, and vi... More
13. The Heights Players: 'TAKE ME OUT'
'TAKE ME OUT' The Heights Players (prod.) is casting its production of the Tony Award-winning play Take Me Out. Richard Greenberg, writer; Fabio Taliercio, dir.; Ed Healy, pres. Runs Jan. 8-24, 2010 (Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at... More
14. The New York Television Festival: ACT I: ION TELEVISION MOVIE CONTEST
ACT I: ION TELEVISION MOVIE CONTEST The New York Television Festival, in association with ION Television, is seeking submissions to Act I: The ION Television Movie Contest. Producers state: "Writers are invited to submit their ideas for a d... More
15. Duanne Smith: COMEDY TALK SHOW PILOT
COMEDY TALK SHOW PILOT Duanne Smith (casting) is seeking talent for a new comedy talk show pilot. Shoot dates TBD. Seeking—New Comics. Also seeking staff—Writers, Producers, and Directors. Send pix, résumés, an... More
16. Ten-Fe Studio: 'LOS MAMBERO'
'LOS MAMBERO' Ten-Fe Studio is casting Los Mambero, a feature film. Carlos Stephens, prod.-dir. Shoot begins early Nov. Seeking—Prosecutor; Attorney; Secretary; Prisoners; Court Officer; Corre... More
17. The American Theatre Wing: 'PLAY THAT CHANGED MY LIFE' CONTEST
'PLAY THAT CHANGED MY LIFE' CONTEST The American Theatre Wing, the creator of the Tony Awards, is seeking submissions for its The Play That Changed My Life contest, an online essay contest sponsored in conjunction with the release of... More
18. Theater Resources Unlimited: 'COLD READING & AUDITION TECHNIQUE' SEMINAR
'COLD READING & AUDITION TECHNIQUE' SEMINAR Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is seeking participants for "Fearless Cold Reading and Audition Technique," an introductory seminar for actors. Producers state: "Stop holding back in auditions o... More
19. The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival: ORLANDO FRINGE FEST, FL
ORLANDO FRINGE FEST, FL The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival is seeking submissions for its 2010 festival. Producers state: "The Orlando International Fringe Festival is the oldest continuously producing fringe festival in the ... More
20. Skoovy.com: FAVORITE HOTSPOT VIDEOS
FAVORITE HOTSPOT VIDEOS Skoovy.com is seeking videographers to shoot 30- to 60-second videos of favorite hotspots in L.A. and NYC. Producer states: "The purpose of the project is to create hundreds of videos of local favorites to promote th... More
21. Masque Theatre: 'PLAY ON!,' FL
'PLAY ON!,' FL Masque Theatre is casting immediate openings for Play On!, a comedy in three acts about a theatrical production gone wrong. Rick Abbott, writer; Annemarie Picerno, dir. Rehearsals begin Nov. 9, with breaks for holidays... More
22. Simpatico Theatre Project: ‘PYRETOWN,' PA, STAFF
‘PYRETOWN,' PA, STAFF Simpatico Theatre Project is seeking staff for Pyretown. Rehearsals begin Jan. 25, 2010; runs Feb. 24-March 14 at Adrienne Theatre’s Playground in Philadelphia, PA. Seeking—Set Designer: male or female... More
23. Kathy Wickline Casting: KATHY WICKLINE CASTING, PA, INTERNS
KATHY WICKLINE CASTING, PA, INTERNS Kathy Wickline Casting is seeking interns. Brian Kurtas, casting assoc. Contract runs Winter 2009-10 in Philadelphia, PA. Seeking—Intern: male or female, competent with computers, good writing a... More
24. Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU): 'HOW TO GET & KEEP AN AGENT' SEMINAR
'HOW TO GET & KEEP AN AGENT' SEMINAR Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is seeking participants for "How to Get and Keep an Agent," a free seminar for actors. Producers state: "What is an agent evaluating when considering you for representat... More
25. Electric Avenue PR: Electric Avenue PR Clients
ELECTRIC AVENUE PR CLIENTS Electric Avenue PR, a publicity representation firm for actors, writers, and directors, is seeking new non-celebrity clientele. Kristin Kingston, managing publicist; Kevin Torry, asst. publicist. Representation ru... More
26. Mooseltoe Productions, LLC: 'MOOSELTOE: A NEW MOOSICAL,' TOUR
'MOOSELTOE: A NEW MOOSICAL,' TOUR Mooseltoe Productions, LLC is seeking staff for a short holiday tour of Mooseltoe: A New Moosical, a Broadway-style holiday musical for kids and their families. Jim Semmelman, prod.-dir... More
27. JBCastingNetworks: CD WORKSHOPS, GALLEGO & ROBBINS
CD WORKSHOPS, GALLEGO & ROBBINS JBCasting Networks is holding casting director workshops with Gina Gallego of Randi Hiller Casting and Susanne Robbins of Days Of Our Lives Casting. "Gallego casts features like Iron Man 2 and ... More
28. CSUSB Palm Desert Campus-Foundation: STAGE MANAGER FOR THREE SHOWS
STAGE MANAGER FOR THREE SHOWS CSUSB Palm Desert Campus-Foundation is seeking a stage manager for three shows. Each play runs two consecutive weekends, totaling eight performances each week. Art (perf. Jan. 15-24, needed two weeks pri... More
29. JBCastingNetworks: AGENT & MANAGER WORKSHOP
AGENT & MANAGER WORKSHOP JBCasting Networks is holding an agent and manager workshop with guest speakers Maria Chaidez of Nancy Chaidez Agency & Associates, Galit Finkelstein of Lewis & Beal Talent Agency, Amy MacNow of Envoy Entertainment,... More
30. Monterey Bay Aquarium: 2010 SUMMER THEATRE DECK SHOW
2010 SUMMER THEATRE DECK SHOW The Monterey Bay Aquarium is seeking submissions for a new show about climate change, to be part of its 2010 Summer Theatre Deck Show season. Cat Chiappa, guest experience program specialist; Traci Reid, mgr. o... More
31. Darryl Bocage (exec. prod.): 'ORIGINAL SMASH HITS'
'ORIGINAL SMASH HITS' Darryl Bocage (exec. prod.) is seeking crew and casting Original Smash Hits, a reality pilot that searches for the best hit song in America. Shoot starts Mar. 2010. Seeking—Host: 20-35; Celebrity Ju... More
32. Middlesex County College: MIDDLESEX COUNTY COLLEGE NEW PLAY FESTIVAL, NJ
MIDDLESEX COUNTY COLLEGE NEW PLAY FESTIVAL, NJ The Middlesex County College Performing Arts Dept. is seeking submissions for its Spring 2010 New Playwrights Festival. Anthony Ross, prod. coord. Festival runs April 23-25, 2010 at Midd... More
33. The Actor's Project NYC (TAPNYC): 'WICKED LOVE'
'WICKED LOVE' The Actor's Project NYC (TAPNYC), a company that assists its members in landing agents and getting work through industry showcases and plays, is casting Wicked Love, a full-length theatrical showcase of music, scenes, m... More
34. Doki-Doki Films: 'SEPTEMBER MORNING,' CA & TX
'SEPTEMBER MORNING,' CA & TX Doki-Doki Films is casting September Morning, a feature-length Civil War-era Western about a boy sent to retrieve a wanted man and the bond that develops between them. Chris Eska (winner, Independent Spir... More
35. Wynn Resorts: 'LE REVE,' NV, STAFF
'LE REVE,' NV, STAFF Wynn Resorts is seeking staff for Le Rêve. Ghislaine Brunetta, HR. Runs Thurs.-Mon., two shows per night, at the Wynn Resorts Las Vegas. Seeking—Stage Manager: must have at least three years experience... More
36. The Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall: GMT 2010 SEASON
GMT 2010 SEASON The Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall is casting for their 2010 Season. There are four productions in the season, actors will be cast in each one. Employment will begin the first week of June, 2010 and continue until t... More
37. Vail Film Festival: VAIL FILM FESTIVAL, CO
VAIL FILM FESTIVAL, CO The Vail Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "VFF is committed to showcasing new and innovative films and fostering filmmaking through classes, panels, and workshops. The festival offers filmmakers ... More
38. SouthSide Film Institute: SOUTHSIDE FILM FESTIVAL, PA
SOUTHSIDE FILM FESTIVAL, PA The SouthSide Film Institute is seeking submissions to the seventh annual SouthSide Film Festival. Producers state: "SSFI is dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of the independent filmmaker. Horror is t... More
39. Big Island Film Festival: BIG ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL, HI
BIG ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL, HI The Big Island Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "Big Island's mission is to celebrate the independent narrative filmmaker and narrative films." Leo Sears, dir. Runs May 12-16, 2010 in Waiko... More
40. Humboldt Film Festival: HUMBOLDT FILM FESTIVAL, CA
HUMBOLDT FILM FESTIVAL, CA The Humboldt Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "Humboldt is gearing up for its 43rd year as the oldest student-run film festival in the world, showcasing innovative cinema since 1967." Meriah .. More
41. AmericaFree.TV Virtual Movie Festival: AMERICAFREE.TV VIRTUAL MOVIE FESTIVAL
AMERICAFREE.TV VIRTUAL MOVIE FESTIVAL The AmericaFree.TV Virtual Movie Festival is seeking submissions. Producer state: "The festival is entirely online and invites independent filmmakers to submit and gain exposure to a worldwide audience ... More
42. Through Women's Eyes Film Festival: THROUGH WOMEN'S EYES FILM FEST, FL
THROUGH WOMEN'S EYES FILM FEST, FL The Through Women's Eyes Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "Our focus is on the female perspective in films, ranging from slice-of-life comedies to searing accounts of controversial is... More
43. Tallahassee Film Festival: TALLAHASSEE FILM FESTIVAL, FL
TALLAHASSEE FILM FESTIVAL, FL The Tallahassee Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "TFF celebrates film culture and provides educational opportunities for emerging and professional filmmakers and related industry talents."... More
44. Rooftop Films: ROOFTOP FILMS 2010 SUMMER SERIES
ROOFTOP FILMS 2010 SUMMER SERIES Rooftop Films is seeking submissions for its annual Summer Series. Producers state: "Rooftop Films is committed to providing a venue, an audience, and a community for the wide array of shorts and features th... More
45. DisOrient Asian American Film Festival: DISORIENT ASIAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL, OR
DISORIENT ASIAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL, OR The DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon is seeking submissions. Producers state: "DisOrient is committed to presenting honest portrayals of the diversity of the Asian-American experien... More
46. Foursite Film Festival: FOURSITE FILM FESTIVAL, UT
FOURSITE FILM FESTIVAL, UT The Foursite Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "Foursite seeks films that tells compelling stories and/or are innovative in the art form." Scott Halford, exec. dir. Runs June 10-12, 2010 in co... More
47. Athens International Film and Video Festival: ATHENS INT'L FILM FESTIVAL, OH
ATHENS INT'L FILM FESTIVAL, OH The Athens International Film and Video Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "Athens celebrates avant-garde, independent, alternative, and world media, 35mm and 16mm films and video and now digita... More
48. Appalachian Film Festival: APPALACHIAN FILM FESTIVAL, WV
APPALACHIAN FILM FESTIVAL, WV The Appalachian Film Festival is seeking submissions. Producers state: "Appalachian celebrates independent filmmakers and screenwriters from the 13 states that make up the Appalachian Region: New York, Pennsylv... More
49. Doki-Doki Films: 'SEPTEMBER MORNING,' CA & TX
'SEPTEMBER MORNING,' CA & TX Doki-Doki Films is casting September Morning, a feature-length Civil War-era Western about a boy sent to retrieve a wanted man and the bond that develops between them. Chris Eska (winner, Independent Spir... More
50. Manhattan Repertory Theatre: 'WINTERFEST 2010'
'WINTERFEST 2010' Manhattan Repertory Theatre is seeking submissions for its Winterfest 2010 Play Festival. Ken Wolf, artistic dir. Festival runs Jan. 6-March 19, 2010 at Manhattan Repertory Theatre, 303 W. 42nd St. (at Eighth Ave.),... More
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