Exel Management

Now casting DOUBLE FOR JADEN SMITH

2012-01-26T11:21:00.000-08:00

V"After Earth" will hit theaters June 7, 2013.
AB Media Publishing, LLC

Sony Pictures in association with Overbrook Entertainment are set to begin production on the major sci-fi epic thriller feature film "After Earth" which had previously been titled "1000 A.E." Shooting will take place in Philadelphia and some out of town locations starting on February 6, 2012 and continue through mid May, 2012. The casting director is seeking both photo-doubles and stand-ins for Jaden Smith, as well as numerous extras to work on the film.

Starring with Jaden Smith in "After Earth" is none other than his dad, two-time Academy Award nominee Will Smith. The story is set in a future in which humans no longer live on Earth after it becomes inhospitable. The elder Smith is playing a hero, while Jaden is his son, considered a failure as a warrior. When the two crash-land on Earth, it's up to the son to save the dad. Hunger Games star Isabelle Fuhrman has joined the cast and will play Jaden Smith character’s friend Rayna. Zoe Kravitz plays Will Smith's daughter, and Academy Award nominee Sophie Okonedo plays his wife in the film.

Indian-born American filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan will direct "After Earth" from a screenplay written by Academy Award winner Stephen Gaghan (Traffic, Syriana) and Gary Whitta (The Book of Eli). Shyamalan said he is not shooting "After Earth" in 3D, however he stated that he is "planning something technically special" for the film, and Shyamalan did assist in writing the screenplay. Shyamalan and his family live on an estate in Willistown, Pennsylvania, thus his frequent shooting in nearby Philadelphia.

M. Night Shyamalan will also executive produce under the banner of his production company, Blinding Edge Pictures, which is located in Berwyn, PA. Overbrook Entertainment will produce "After Earth". Overbrook is a leading entertainment production company which is run by producer James Lassiter, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, and former CAA agent Ken Stovitz. Sony Pictures Entertainment will handle distribution.

Here is what the casting directors are seeking:

Photo-double for actor Jaden Smith

A photo-double portrays a double of the lead actor for the director. A double will be seen on camera during the movie. Some of these many double-acted scenes could be long or wide establishing shots, complicated over-the-shoulder main lead actor's dialogue sequences or in quick insert close-up shots involving only showing actor's body parts. The photo-double must say the dialogue lines in the same lead actor timing and also reproduce the exact physical actions in co-ordination with the other principal actors in that scene to make this scene suitable for the final cut.

• Male, African-American, 12-14 years of age.

• Must be 5'3 in height.

• Must weight between 105-110 lbs.

• Must be thin, but in excellent physical condition.

• Can be either union (SAG) or non-union.

• Must be located within reasonable driving distance of Philadelphia.

Boy and his guardian must be available to travel with the production. Screen Actors Guild pay rate, travel expenses and tutoring will be provided. To be considered, submit the following information:

• Child’s Name

• Age

• Height

• Weight

• Name of school and grade level

• Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) names

• Phone numbers

• 2 photos: A close-up and A full body shot (both in jpg format)

Email to:

Exelmanagement@gmail.com

Put "BOY PHOTO DOUBLE" in the subject line on your email.

Stand-in for actor Jaden Smith

A stand-in for film and television is a person who substitutes for the actor before filming each scene. A stand-in works under the director of photography to light the set and help the camera department to light and focus scenes. The director will often ask stand-ins to deliver the lines and walk through the scenes to be filmed. Stand-ins do not appear on-camera, and are part of the crew's "second unit".

• Male or Female, African American, over 18 years of age.

• Must be 5'3 in height.

• Must be in excellent physical condition.

• Can be either union (SAG) or non-union.

• Must have your own transportation and housing in the Philadelphia area.

To be considered, submit the following information:

• Your Name

• Age

• Height

• Weight

• Phone numbers

• 2 photos: A close-up and A full body shot (both in jpg format)

Email to:

Exelmanagement@gmail.com

Put "BOY STAND IN" in the subject line on your email.

Military Types

• Males and Females, Any Ethnicity, 18-40 years of age.

• Must be in excellent physical condition.

• Can be either union (SAG) or non-union.

• Must have your own transportation and housing in the Philadelphia area.

To be considered, submit the following information:

• Your Name

• Age

• Height

• Weight

• All clothing sizes including hat and shoe.

• Phone numbers

• 2 RECENT COLOR photos: A close-up and A full body shot (both in jpg format)

• SAG status and SAG membership number (if applicable)

Email to:

Exelmanagement@gmail.com

Put "MILITARY TYPES" in the subject line on your email.

Principal Actor Casting

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.

New York:

Douglas Aibel

Henry Russell Bergstein

Douglas Aibel Casting

108 E. 15th Street

New York, NY 10003

Philadelphia:

Diane Heery, CSA

Jason Loftus, CSA

Heery Casting Inc.

2618-22 East Cumberland Street

Philadelphia, PA 19125

Extras Casting

Philadelphia:

Heery Casting Inc.

2618-22 East Cumberland Street

Philadelphia, PA 19125
heeryproject@gmail.com

No Phone Calls!

Open Auditions For The Pittsburgh Power Arena Football League TV and online advertising campaign!

2011-11-27T13:37:00.001-08:00

The Pittsburgh Power Arena Football League are holding open auditions for starring roles in their television and online advertising campaign promoting their 2012 season. The auditions will be held at Mullen’s on Carson Street on Pittsburgh’s South Side on December 1, 2011 starting at 2:00PM. Participants will be asked to perform both improve and script readings. Participants are encouraged to approach auditions with a sense of fun, creativity and spontaneity.

Registration begins at 11:00AM the day of the auditions. Pre-register online. There is no fee to audition.

pittsburghpowerfootball.com

CASTING ASAP (Paid)

2011-09-02T11:46:00.000-07:00

What: LIQUOR BRAND AMBASSADOR

Who: FEMALES & MALES

Event Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Number of Staff Needed: 6-8 Samplers

Event Overview: Samplers will visit 1-2 venues each night they are scheduled for a total of 2-4 hours. They will give away free samples, possibly free premiums, and engage consumers with product knowledge and some type of on-site game.

Due Date: I need to have all candidates submitted by Noon CST (1 EST) Sunday 9/4

Closed Casting Call: Will be held on Wednesday 9/7 – times and location will be provided if chosen.

Training: Those chosen at the casting call will begin training the following day, Wednesday Sept. 7th 8 -10pm.

Qualifications:
-Samplers need to be extremely personable, approachable, and outgoing.
-Must be friendly and talkative.
-Must be 21+ since we are executing in bars and clubs
-Liquor/on premise experience is a plus

Uniform:
Females- Black fitted t-shirt, green gloves, and green nylons (all provided). Sampler will provide on black skirt and black heels
Males- Provided black branded t-shirt. Sampler will provide nice jeans

Schedule/Availability: This will be a "pool" schedule. We are in need of samplers that are available 3-4 nights a week. Schedules will be flexible as an email will go out to the entire pool of samplers with a list of dates, times, and venues for the week. Samplers will reply with their availability and get booked based on that. Event times can start as early as 3pm and can end as late as bar time.

Rate of Pay:
$18/hour

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be professional.
• Must have an outgoing and friendly personality.
• Must be comfortable approaching consumers and engaging them in a professional manner.
• Must be able to stand/walk for 8-10 hours.
• Must possess minimal computer skills for data collection purposes.
• Must speak English .
• Capacity to work independently and be accountable for actions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Past experience in the retail or restaurant industry is a huge plus

TO SUBMIT FOR THIS PLEASE EMAIL US NAME, AGE, AND PHOTO ASAP AT : EXELCASTINGS@GMAIL.COM AND PUT "BRAND AMBASSADOR" IN THE SUBJECT

Top 3 Ways to Tell You’re Getting Ripped Off by a Club or Promoter

2011-08-25T14:08:00.000-07:00

Running a music venue is hard work. Let’s get that little truth out of the way upfront. Long hours. Liquor licenses. Sound system maintenance. Booking. Oh, and, umm…dealing with musicians! (Face it: we can be a bunch of immature divas sometimes, especially when alcohol is involved.) But that doesn’t justify skimming off the top or inflating projected costs in order to earn a few extra bucks at our expense.

So, here are a few things to be on the lookout for when it comes time to collect payment at the end of the night:

1. The Catering Budget – Did the club keep $250 from the door to cover “catering,” and then leave you with two cases of Budweiser and a snack platter? Yeah, they’re probably pocketing the rest for themselves.

2. Promotional Cost – Did they print unique posters for your show and distribute them all around town? Did they run an individual print or radio ad for your show? Or did they print posters for their venue that list all the shows over the next week or two, and run an ad in the local weekly for all the shows that month? If you’re not getting special promotional attention from the venue, then your contribution to their promotional costs shouldn’t be that high. If they are, chances are the club is making every band kick in money and then giving the promotional “group-treatment” in order to earn some extra dough.

3. The “We Had to Let Some People in for Free” Excuse - Ever played a club that seemed pretty full, and then at the end of the night the door person hands you a wad of bills that seems a bit…thin? Then they tell you, “Well, it was pretty slow for a while so we decided to just let people in for free.” Yeah, that shouldn’t happen without your prior approval. Otherwise, they could be charging folks and feeding you that line so they can hang on to the cash.

Most clubs are innocent of these crimes, so I’m not saying you have to approach every gig with caution. Club owners, bartenders, bookers, door people, sound engineers, and musicians are usually all on the same team with the same goal: get people in the door, give them a good time, and make some money. But I have seen each of these 3 things happen multiple times. If you happen to be the victim, stay calm. Talk to the person in charge and tell them (with a cool head) that you don’t think their policy is quite fair given the circumstances. If they’re jerks, don’t play at their club again. If they make things right, sweet! Maybe it’ll curb such behavior in the future.

What are some other ways clubs can rip off artists? Got any horror stories of your own to share? Feel free to leave your comments below.

-Chris R. at CD Baby

P.S. In the comments section below, Roy Linford Adams added a few more warning signs that I thought were worth noting. He writes:

4. WE ONLY PAY FOR THE PEOPLE WHO CAME TO SEE YOU. I’ve dealt with this a few times. The fact is even IF they are asking the people what band they are there to see, it forces the person to have to choose. Maybe they are there to see ALL the bands.
5. THE EVENT IS HAVING YOU PAY JUST TO PLAY. So let’s get this right, you pay them hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars that between you and all the other bands, more than pays for the venue, promotion, and headliners. And they get to walk away with all the ticket sales? If this doesn’t ring a bell for you then don’t expect to ever get paid for your music. 90% of the time the turnouts for these events are terrible because the promoter already has his money. Sure he’ll tell you there’s going to be some massive turnout, that there’s going to be record label scouts, that this will “Make you carreer.” but the fact is he doesn’t have to deliver on a single one of those promises and afterwards, there’s nothing you can do about it.
6. YOU NEED TO SELL TICKETS IN ORDER TO PLAY. Let’s face it, if you can sell the 25, 50, or even 100+ tickets, you don’t need them. Rent the venue for the night, book some friend bands and sell those tickets. Typical club venues want $100-$300 for a night and the avergae ticket cost is $10, so if you’re selling 50 tickets, there’s at least $200 you’re not seeing. Why should YOU do all the work to sell tickets that you know are going to pay for the venue and more… only to let some greeseball walk away with that hard earned cash just for making half an hour’s worth of phone calls to you, the other bands, and the club????

Original article : diy musician

Going For Gold (Why Silver Isn't Enough)

2011-08-05T10:05:00.000-07:00

Written By: Alan Lee

So often i see people with big goals, lots of potential and big dreams, only to see them settle for less. I don't know about you, but this annoys the **** out of me! Why should i care? Well because i just cant fathom why someone would settle for less than the best. Ok...lets break down some scenarios I've come across, and maybe then we can try to figure out what the real problem is.

SCENARIO 1: The Album Cover (with artist picture)
So you want pictures? Cool. Headshots? Full Body? Album Cover? Great! So all you need to do is run out and stand somewhere that looks cool (cause you can always Photoshop the background), snap snap and you're done right? Wrong! Lets break it down....

*Courtesy Reverbnation.com

This guy VERSE released his album cover. Lets look at what he did right.

Artist Name
Album background matches the Album Title
Colors Match

Now, lets break it down.

Artist picture is not color corrected to make him seem like hes in the same place as the background (a simple contrast fix)
Artist outline is not smooth and consistent
Artist is not looking like a 'winner'
Artists picture is slightly transparent

So what can i assume from looking at this?

The artists picture was not taken with this album in mind
The artist was lazy
The Artist does not value his own music.

He could've easily found a camera, or cell phone camera (even those now have a high pxl output) and taken a picture specifically for the cover. Then he could've stepped it up, and called a local gym or boxing gym and gotten permission to take some shots there (i've done this). He could've spent a bit more time on making the photo look consistent or found someone who could, usually for free by placing an add in the "Creative" part of Craigslist.

Those few steps, would've taken this cover from being a "typical NON-Major Artist" to a "Wow this person is serious about his career, maybe i should be serious about him too" artist.

SCENARIO 2: The Music Video

Ok, so with people getting record deals from being on YouTube happening so often these days, you're sure you need a music video. That's a fair assumption. Well, while we're assuming, lets assume that you have a quality recorded song, recorded at industry standard quality. Let's assume that the song you're recording a video for (if you have an album) is the song you're pushing to be the main single off the album. So you've picked the song, you're ready to shoot right? All you need is someone to hold the camera, edit it together on Windows Movie Maker and post it on YouTube that night! Sounds like a plan...right? Wrong. Sounds like a waste. Lets break it down...

Ok, so im guessing whatever camera you're using is at least HD, so then now you need location right? So you're not a hood rapper, so you're obvious choice is a Nightclub...Because that hasnt been done before right? Ok, so regardless of originality in location, you're get a Director, and crew, Some girls and guys who are anxious to "be stars" and you're set. But what about make-up? Proper lighting? Storyline? Background acting? Does your video seem real or staged? Lets look at another example:

Choze -Tell Me What's Your Name

Ok, so what did he do right?

He mentions a club in the song and VIP and both are in the video
He talks about a girl he wants to get to know, and in the video there is a girl he wants
There is external lighting used to film the video.
Everyone's clothes are clean and look authentic and realistic to each persons style.

And where he went wrong

If there was make-up for film done, its horrible. Lots of forehead shine, uneven skin tones
the extras dont look like they know what to do. No one is acting natural
different angles of the same scene have people in different places, not following continuity
the club looks packed in the BRoll footage, yet empty in the close ups
Inconsistant lighting and color correction
He wants to know her name, but never approached her.
For a song about a girl, the girl is barely shown and at the end he gets her too easy
no explination of where that outdoors place is
why are there fireworks behind buildings

The list could go on, but all these things could've been avoided if a little bit of attention were paid to details, OR if the artist cared more about his career than just putting out a video and had chosen a better director and crew.

So what happens when you think you did everything right and it turns out bad? Well here's a secret....ready?.....DONT RELEASE THE PROJECT! So what if you paid for it! So what if you spent alot of time on it! This is your career and are you willing to throw it away just to say "I have a video"?

Ok, so i think i've gotten my point across, and with that here is a low budget, video that shows what little budget can do with the correct vision and direction:

OH MAN - FREESTYLE

Empixx International Platinum awards for Video Of The Year & Best Cinematography & Editing in a Video

And here is what can be done with a small budget, and alot of attention to detail and correct vision and direction:

YES GIRL - MR. INTERNATIONAL

"MMPAA BEST VIDEO 2009" Award & "MMPAA BEST DIRECTOR 2009

So, with all that being said...stop putting out garbage, and start caring about your career. Because if you don't show you care, no one else will either.

NOW CASTING: Magnus Rex

2011-08-04T11:46:00.001-07:00

We are booking PAID extras for the big stadium scenes at Heinz Field on Saturday, August 6^th and Sunday August 7^th for “MAGNUS REX” starring CHRISTIAN BALE, GARY OLDMAN, ANNE HATHAWAY AND JOSEPH GORDON LEVITT. It is a football game between the Gotham City Rogues and their rivals the Rapid City Monuments! These scenes are VERY involved and have lots of action.

YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE BOTH DATES ALL DAY STARTING VERY EARLY MORNING (AS EARLY AS 5AM) FOR 12 -14 HOURS. Pay is minimum wage for the first 8 hours and time and a half after that. There will be craft service and drinks available all throughout this time. You will be given lunch. Reliable transportation is a must. We can not book anyone who is relying on the bus as it does not run this early. Parking will be provided.

This scene takes place in the winter so you will have to be comfortable wearing layers in the heat. No one with medical conditions such as heart problems, breathing problems or sun allergies should apply for this scene.

When they are not shooting, you will be able to remove the layers so we’re recommending people wear tank tops under their clothes. They will do everything in their power with fans, misters and plenty of water to keep everyone hydrated and cool.

IF YOU HAVE BEEN BOOKED TO WORK ON AN UPCOMING SCENE OR HAVE WORKED ON THIS FILM ALREADY, PLEASE DO NOT CALL TO BE BOOKED AGAIN. WE WILL ONLY BOOK NEW FACES FOR THIS SCENE.

IF YOU ARE SIGNED UP TO BE A VOLUNTEER EXTRA AND YOU CALL US TO BE BOOKED AS A PAID EXTRA AND WE DEFINITELY BOOK YOU FOR THOSE DAYS, YOU WILL HAVE TO CANCEL YOUR VOLUNTEER SPOT. DO NOT CANCEL YOUR VOLUNTEER SPOT BEFORE FINDING OUT IF YOU ARE ACTUALLY WORKING WITH US!!!

PLEASE CALL 412-621-1160 (OFFICE – CALL THIS NUMBER FIRST), 310-968-7442(PRODUCTION CELL) OR310-710-8140(PRODUCTION CELL) IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. REMEMBER, YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE BOTH DAYS ALL DAY AND OKAY WITH WORKING IN THE HEAT.

DO NOT EMAIL US WITH QUESTIONS OR TO BE BOOKED. WE WILL NOT BOOK THAT WAY. YOU MUST CALL AND SPEAK WITH SOMEONE.

(posted originally by Mosser Casting)

How to Triple Your Odds of Getting Music Media Coverage

2011-08-04T10:28:00.000-07:00

This post was written by guest contributor Bob Baker, www.TheBuzzFactor.com

I view getting media coverage as a two-way exchange. You have something of musical value to share with the world, and the media source has a vehicle to help you reach more fans. However, you’d be surprised by the number of musicians who expect the media person to bare the brunt of the workload in this transaction.

Want an example?

For 10 years I was the editor and publisher of my own music magazine in St. Louis, Missouri. Over that decade, I wrote about or assigned stories on hundreds of bands. I was regularly amazed by the roadblocks that so many artists put up when I wanted to give them exposure.

I’d meet some band members at a show and express my interest in writing about them. They would seem excited about the prospect and promise to send a press kit that I could hand off to a writer. And guess what? Often, that press kit never came.

Then there were musicians who called or came up to me in person to gripe about never having been covered in my magazine. Typically, I’d ask them if they had ever sent me something on their band or followed up with a phone call or email to my office.

Usually, the answer was, “Uh, well … no.”

You’d think this would be a no-brainer, but it’s not. Too many musicians feel they deserve press coverage just because they exist or because they believe they’re the coolest thing since Menuto.

But every so often I was blown away by an artist who not only created good music, they also understood the two-way exchange of media exposure.

These artists would call and say, “Bob, I really enjoy your magazine, especially that recent article on …” (A little ego stroking doesn’t hurt.) Then they’d pitch their act with a newsworthy story angle.

But the really smart ones asked one key question: “What can I do to help you make this happen?”

Take a look at that question again. It doesn’t ask me to do extra work or jump through hoops to provide the coverage. In fact, it shows that the artist is willing to supply me with whatever I need to get the job done. Ask that question and you’ll triple your odds of getting media exposure!

And when I say “media exposure” I’m not just talking about traditional journalists with newspapers, magazines, radio programs and TV shows. This exact same principle applies to bloggers and podcasters, as well as people who can book your band for live events.

Most people in the music biz are overworked and under paid. If you help make their jobs easier — by providing quality music, photos, artist bios and good story ideas — the media will reward you with the exposure you deserve.

(This post is adapted from Bob’s PR package called “Killer Music Press Kits – Deluxe Edition.” Link: http://www.bob-baker.com/buzz/presskits.html )

Bob Baker is the author of “Guerrilla Music Marketing Online,” Berkleemusic’s “Music Marketing 101” course, and many other books and promotion resources for DIY artists, managers and music biz pros. You’ll find Bob’s free ezine, blog, podcast, video clips and articles at www.TheBuzzFactor.com andwww.MusicPromotionBlog.com.

'Steel Town' casting; 'Avengers' in Pittsburgh

2011-07-08T11:14:00.000-07:00

By Barbara Vancheri, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"Steel Town," formerly titled "Still I Rise," will hold an open casting call for extras this weekend for the movie starring Maggie Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis and Holly Hunter.

Shaun Duffy Casting, based in New York but operating out of Pittsburgh for this project, is looking for roughly 800 people for a big scene to be shot on July 18. Potential extras should be 8 years old and up, with children and adults of all ethnicities needed.

Hopefuls should bring a non-returnable photo, either a head shot or a full-length body shot, to the Radisson Hotel, 101 Radisson Drive in Green Tree (ZIP code is 15205 if you're doing an Internet map) from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Extras, who must be legal U.S. residents, will be paid minimum wage if hired.

"Steel Town," which has kept a low profile, will be filming through late July. The movie, being directed by Daniel Barnz ("Beastly"), is about two mothers who team up to make a difference at a local school.

'Avengers' news

The Pittsburgh area is getting a small slice of "The Avengers," Disney and the Pittsburgh Film Office have confirmed.

The production will do what it's calling "secondary filming about an hour outside Pittsburgh but no actors will be there." Even without any or many cast members, "Avengers" will be in Western Pennsylvania at the same time as "The Dark Knight Rises" is shooting, making for a superhero double daily.

"The Avengers" movie will unite a galaxy of superheroes played by Robert Downey Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson and Jeremy Renner. It's targeted for a 2012 release.

SUNDAY AMBITION SHOOT

2011-04-16T19:50:00.000-07:00

Alto Lounge
728 Copeland Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Call Time 8am

Bring friends, if under 18 must have parents present.

Be prepared for a 6-7hr day

Bring 3 outfits.

regular club apparel

*no logos, no pinks, no reds, no blues, no stripes*

How To Put Together A Winning EPK

2011-02-27T13:35:00.000-08:00

How To Put Together A Winning EPK

by Tone Milion

A&R Consultant/President

Famous Rebublic South

I get a lot of submissions from artists every day, I listen to the music and on occasion I find one that catches my ear. When this happens, if the artist didn't include one already, I send a follow up email to ask the artist to submit an EPK so that I can get a better idea of the artist's marketability and what people are saying about him/her. Learn this now: "In this industry marketability and branding make the difference between lasting success and complete failure" I will talk more about marketing later in the series,but for now let's look at what an EPK is:

The term EPK is an acronym for Electronic Press Kit. Don't be overwhelmed by this term boys and girls, an EPK basically just consists of the background story of you/your group, a "gig sheet" (short resume' like summary of venues you have played/radio stations that have played your music), "good" quotes from critics about your music/live shows (Notice I said "GOOD" quotes, if a critic tells you your music sounds like a cat being put through a blender you might not want to include that one, got it?...good.), a couple of professional photos, and a sample of your work (usually your BEST song/single). You will use this to send to blog editors, magazines,college newspapers, your local newspaper, radio station PD's (Program Directors), A&R reps, club promoters, basically anyone else who has a pulse, two ears that work and is willing to listen to your music and then play it/allow you to perform it for others in their venue. Now that we know what an EPK is let's talk about what goes in it.

Your background information should be minimal at best, include where you are from, maybe a few of your musical influences and leave it at that. No need to mention the time you sang "I'm A Little Tea Pot" in the kindergarten play, no one wants to hear about that. No seriously, don't do it. Try to fit it on your "one-sheet" as discussed HERE, When talking about your sound here are some important questions to answer: Who does your sound make the listener think of? How would you describe your sound? Whoever is reading your EPK should be able to get a feel for your sound just from what you write here, so be vivid in your description. Put a lot of thought into what goes here, remember this: "A&R's have very short attention spans because we have so much on our agenda everyday" so if you don't catch their eye in the first 45 seconds, chances are you've lost them and your EPK will be taking a one way all expenses paid trip into the GMail trash can.

A winning EPK should also speak for YOU, and answer the question What makes you stand out from the hundreds of thousands of other artists in my inbox? What individual experiences do you bring to the table? why should the A&R risk their career and stand behind you? It's your job to prove to your reader that you are the next big thing and therefore worth the quarter million dollars it will take to market you to the waiting public. Show the A&R that you already have a brand established on your own and all you need is that extra "push" that a major label with major $$$ can provide. You must make the executives that will see your EPK feel that you're worth the risk/investment that comes with signing new talent. That covers your "one-sheet" now the next most important piece of a Winning EPK: The Pictures.

Your pictures can make or break your chances...when an A&R looks at your pictures he is looking to see that you are "marketable" that is "Can we sell you?" Now don't look at the screen like I said something about your mother, I'm giving you the facts. We're all here to make money right? Right....and in order for the label to make money from its investment in an artist the artist needs to be marketable. Now to simplify what Marketability is without "throwing shade" (well u know me...maybe a little shade) let me describe marketablilty like this.

Guys, have u even been riding in your car and seen a beautiful woman and almost had a wreck trying to see where she was going? She was marketable, you found her both visually appealing and enticing enough to want to see what was going on with her. Ladies have you ever seen a guy that couldn't dress, his clothes were wrinkled, his breath smelled like "Wait a minute motherf#*!" and he's all in your face sayin "H" words until you kindly tell him you're a lesbian and go about your business... He is NOT marketable. Much the same when you submit a picture you want to appear attractive and inviting thus making the A&R want to see what's going on with you.

Here are a few photo types I would NOT advise including in your EPK:

Club Photos taken by the drunk "picture man" for $10
Photos taken in a hotel
Photos taken by you...unless you're a professional
Photos from Facebook, Myspace, Twitter etc with half of your butt/breasts hanging out
Mug shots (You would think I wouldn't have to say that...but I do.)
Portraits from Sears ( I know you've got a "hookup", but dont do it)

In most cities there are professional freelance photogs that will do a shoot for $250 or less for a package including multiple outfits, poses and locations. You can find them in your local phonebook or even through referrals from wedding planners, modeling agencies and other business that use photographers. Make sure you get a copyright release form because legally the photographer owns the copyright the moment they take the shot. Before you leave the shoot be sure to get a CD with the High Res images on it. So we've covered your background and photos, now let's talk about the "gig sheet".

Your "Gig Sheet" should read like a resume of your most recent performances. You can list the venues, and approx. date (MM/YYYY format is fine here). This is also a great place to include any promo radio appearances you've done/what stations have added your single to it's rotation. You can include the "good" quotes about your music here as well. Be sure to put all of this together on a .pdf file because this is best for showing your high res images in all their glory.

In closing I just want to remind you to keep it simple. You don't need to try to hype your self by saying you're the "best rapper alive" or "The King" A&R's hear that ALL THE TIME so we take the drake approach "Yeah we hear you talking, but we just don't believe you". I couldn't put it any better than songwriter Fly Nate

(@flynate for those of you with Twitter) when he said "People love my work so much that my name is spreading like wildfire" He would tell you just like i did to let the music speak for itself.

How to Successfully Grow Your Fan Base Using Facebook (And Not Spend a Dime)

2011-02-19T19:29:00.000-08:00

BY: ROBIN DAVEY |

When it comes to your music, people are predominantly concerned with one thing - not what your music means to you, but what your music means to them. This is one of the most important lessons any musician can learn.

The birth of social networks allowed fans an insight into the more mundane aspects of celebrity; as a result, this sparked a newfound intrigue into their normality. However, now that everyone from the drummer of the Black Keys, to the State of North Korea are all Twittered up, the days of dietary intake being shareable news are long gone.

The tides have turned.

Now it’s time for the artist to use social networks to learn about their fans. Facebook is actually a great place to gain vital insight into what makes your fan base tick. It’s like a customer survey at your fingertips.

4 Ways To Grow Your Fan Base:

1. REELING THEM IN. Someone liking you on Facebook doesn’t make them an instant fan. It really means very little unless you can draw them further into your world. When you post on your wall, those who have opted in to your page have the option to like it, or go one further and make a comment. They could have liked you in the first place for a plethora of reasons, and your music might actually be further down the list then you think.

They could have thought your photo was cute, that your band had a cool name, or that you might be the band they heard on the radio. If you love a band or a song, then post a link to their video and briefly say how much you love it. If they like it too then then that is step one in to getting them to also connect to your music.

2. UNDERSTAND THE LIKE. When a post of yours is liked, it is important to take a step back from that. Don’t think too highly of yourself for saying something that enticed a click on the “Like” button. Instead, understand that they have clicked that button because, in some way, they feel your post defines them. They are endorsing you, putting their name to your comments. If you get an above average number of likes, it’s not just because you said something clever, it’s because your fans are responding to something they want to associate with. Look for patterns in this and hone in on them.

Was it something funny, meaningful, or controversial?

This is important because you want to get fans coming back to your page. You can reel them in with something that interests them, and when they are there, they will want to look deeper. Maybe even download an MP3, or go one further and purchase something.

For instance if you were outraged by the Prop 8 result, or thought an SNL skit was funny, you can bet that a portion of your fan base does too. If you are passionate about something, people will relate and interact.

3. TAP INTO THEIR EMOTION. A post that makes them laugh, think, or invokes some sort of emotion will make them much more likely to check out what you have to offer musically. Posts that simply promote a review of your work or continuously plug a show are great for you core fans, but your core fans should have already been captured and signed up for your mailing list. The casual clicker on Facebook is not that dedicated yet. Boring generic plugs will quickly look like spam amongst other people genuinely sharing things that captivate them.

“I’m going to Las Vegas this weekend, where should I stay?” will inspire people to join in the conversation far more than “Check out our review on this music blog…”

4. DRAW THEM IN DEEPER. Everybody is faced with the same fears about life and these themes are universal. They are looking for a place to belong and feel safe, and ultimately be reassured that everything is going to be OK.

Somehow you, through both your music and your connection to you fans, have to be uplifting. It can be uplifting because they see that there are others like them, who share a common view, or mirror the pain they are going through. It can be uplifting because it makes them laugh. It can be uplifting because they are looking for something spiritual and you provide an insight into that. Or alternatively, they are sick of religion and looking for something anti-theist, and you seem to speak their mind.

Again, to reiterate the opening statement, this is where you have to be aware of what your music means to other people and not just yourself. Don’t be afraid if people take offense to what you say, it just means they never really got your music in the first place. They were never going to be a fan. But for every one that walks away because they didn’t relate you, will find 10 that were drawn in deeper, because they do like what you stand for.

FINAL THOUGHTS:

Your music is an extension of you, and the best music translates because it becomes a conversation with the fan. The more they understand and relate to your thoughts and feelings outside of the music, the deeper their conversation with the music will become.

So pick what you say wisely; don’t bombard people with “Buy our album” posts. Ease them in with something that gets their brains stimulated. If you can do that, then you are on the way to ultimately making your fans believe that - liking you is intrinsic to making them look cool. More importantly, you will have successfully set in motion the most powerful tool in marketing - word of mouth.

DO’S and DONT’S:

• Don’t inundate your fans with endless plugs for your new single or release. It’s too likely to be seen as spam.
• Do share info that is relevant to your fan base, but not necessarily directly relevant to you music. A link to a news story that you relate to for instance. Offer a small concise commentary. Fans like to feel connected to your tastes, especially if you share the same taste as theirs.
• Do ask your fans their opinion on things - inspire debate and don’t be afraid to chip in a reply here and there, but don’t overdo it; you don’t want 23 comments on a post, and 20 of them are yours.
• Don’t talk about yourself all the time - how the world will soon realize your greatness or how hard it is not being recognized for you art. No one cares except your mama (and she’s probably sick of it by now).
• Do speak your mind. If you have a strong opinion on something, say it. However, read your post clearly and make sure your point is well structured, and if you are drunk, it may be best to leave posting it until the morning.

—

Robin Davey is a Musician, Film Director and Producer born in the UK and now residing in Los Angeles. He was inducted into the British Blues Hall Of Fame at the age of 23 with his band The Hoax. His current band The Bastard Fairies achieved over 1 Million downloads when they were the first band to release an album for free via the internet in 2006. As a director he won the best Music Video award at the American Indian Motion Picture Awards. His feature documentary The Canary Effect - an exploration into the hidden Genocide of Native Americans, won The Stanley Kubrick Award For Bold and Innovative Film Making at Michael Moores Traverse city Film Festival in 2006. He is also head of Film and Music Development at GROWvision - A full service media, management and production company.

Columbia Pictures feature film 'Men In Black 3' casting background performers in New York

2011-02-19T12:44:00.000-08:00

Columbia Pictures feature film 'Men In Black 3' casting background performers in New York

"Men In Black 3" is currently on hold due to script rewrites.

Shooting will continue on March 23, 2011.

Men In Black III will hit theaters May 25, 2012

Sony Pictures

The feature film Men In Black III is currently filming in New York and the extras casting director is currently seeking the following:

• SAG Caucasian women to play 1960s young, attractive secretary types.

• Must be available for filming between February 28 and March 9.

• Must have natural-looking hair with no obvious highlights or roots.

• Please do not submit if you've previously worked on the film.

Email a recent picture and contact information to mib3@gwcnyc.com

Write "SAG Secretary Types" in the subject line of your email.

Men In Black III is being directed and co-produced by Primetime Emmy Award winning Barry Sonnenfeld, who has helmed such films as Get Shorty, Wild Wild West, and of course the first two installments of Men In Black. Steven Spielberg is also on board as co-producer with Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald of the Los Angeles based Parkes/MacDonald Productions.

Ethan Cohen has penned the script, and rumors of him being replaced by David Koepp were untrue, although Koepp did some brief work on the script. Cohen's writing credits include Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, and Tropic Thunder.

The principal actor casting director is auditioning actresses in their 20's to play a younger version of Emma Thompson. The character has a good sense of humor, is alluring, and is very secure with her level of intelligence.

Principal Actor Casting

Please submit photos and resumes by mail only.

No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

New York:

Ellen Chenoweth

161 Avenue of the Americas

11th floor

New York, NY 10013

Extras Casting

New York:

Grant Wilfley Casting

123 West 18th Street

8th Floor

New York, NY 10011

mib3@gwcnyc.com

Production Companies:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies (they will most likely end being thrown away), they do not cast the films. They hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

Men In Black 3 Production Office

Kaufman Astoria Studios

34-37 36th Street

2nd Floor

Astoria, NY 11106

Columbia Pictures

10202 W. Washington Blvd.

Culver City, CA 90232

Amblin Entertainment

100 Universal Plaza

Bldg 477

Universal City, CA 91608

Right Coast Productions

289 Springs Fireplace Road

East Hampton, NY 11937

Parkes/MacDonald Productions

1663 Euclid Street

Santa Monica, CA 90404

Producers: Steven Spielberg, Walter Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, Barry Sonnenfeld

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld

Starring:

Will Smith

Tommy Lee Jones

Josh Brolin

Jemaine Clement

Emma Thompson

Nicole Scherzinger

Story:

The Men In Black duo of Agent Jay and Agent Kay are back in action. When the world is threatened by an evil alien, Agent Jay travels back in time to 1969, where he teams up with the younger Agent Kay to stop an evil villain named Boris (Clement) from destroying the world in the future. Brolin will play the younger version of Jones' Agent Kay character.

George Clooney film 'The Ides of March' to cast hundreds of extras in Ohio and Michigan

2011-01-12T11:23:00.001-08:00

Evan Rachel Wood and Ryan Gosling play Campaign workers in "The Ides of March"
AB Media

Academy Award winner George Clooney grew up near Cincinnati, Ohio and now he will be directing his fourth film there titled "The Ides of March". Clooney, who will also star in the film, co-wrote the screenplay with his Smoke House Pictures partner Grant Heslov and Beau Willimon. At one point the film was titled "Farragut North," the name of the 2008 Off-Broadway play by Beau Willimon for which the drama is based on. However the film is now going by the title, "The Ides Of March". The term Ides of March is best known as the date that Julius Caesar was killed in 44 B.C., stabbed to death in the Roman Senate.

Ryan Gosling plays the lead role of an aggressive first-time campaign staffer who gets caught up in the unfair tactics of political trickery. Leonardo DiCaprio, who is executive producing the film, originally intended to play the role, but Clooney ended up going with Gosling since DiCaprio has a commitment to playing the lead in Clint Eastwoods film "J. Edgar".

Filming on "The Ides Of March" begins February, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio, where over two dozen locations will be used. The production will move to Detroit, Michigan in March, 2011. No release date has been set, however this will likely be one of the most highly anticipated films of 2012 with heavy Oscar consideration. Exclusive Media Group and Cross Creek Pictures are financing, while Sony Pictures Entertainment will handle distribution.

The film's extras casting directors are hiring numerous extras and some small speaking roles in both Cincinnati and Detroit. People located near those metropolitan areas who wish to work on the film should submit a recent color snapshot and contact information to the extras casting directors below. There will also be open casting calls that will be posted here as soon as they are scheduled.

Extras Casting

Cincinnati:

Jacquie Loughery
The Ides of March Extras
700 West Pete Rose Way
Cincinnati, OH 45202
www.daretodreamcasting.tv
daretodreamcastingextras@gmail.com

Detroit:

Ryan Hill
The Ides of March Extras
28782 Everett Street
Southfield, MI 48076
IoMExtras@gmail.com

Principal Actor Casting

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.

New York/Los Angeles:

Ellen Chenoweth
The Ides of March Casting
161 6th Avenue
11th Floor
New York, NY 10013

Production Companies:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies, as they will most likely end up being thrown away. They do not cast the films, rather they hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

Production Office
The Ides of March Films, Inc.
400 Monroe Street
Suite 490
Detroit, MI 48226

Sony Pictures Entertainment
10202 W. Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232

Exclusive Media Group
9100 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 401 East
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Cross Creek Pictures
1424 N. Crescent Heights Blvd.
Suite 57
West Hollywood, CA 90046

Vendome Pictures
9320 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 204
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Smokehouse Pictures
12001 Ventura Place
Suite 200
Studio City, CA 91604

Executive Producers:

Leonardo DiCaprio
Stephen Pevner
Nigel Sinclair

Producers:

George Clooney
Philippe Rousselet

Writer/Director:

George Clooney

Starring:

Ryan Gosling - Presidential Campaign Press Secretary Stephen Meyers
Evan Rachel Wood - Presidential Campaign Intern Molly Stearns
George Clooney - Virginia Governor Mike Morris
Philip Seymour Hoffman - Paul Zara
Paul Giamatti - Presidential Campaign Manager Tom Duffy
Marisa Tomei - New York Times Reporter Ida Horowicz
Max Minghella - Political Campaign worker Ben Harper

Story:

A political drama about campaign dirty tricks set in Des Moines, Iowa, just weeks before the state’s Democratic caucuses officially commence. Stephen Meyers, a go-getting young press secretary working on the Presidential campaign of front-runner, Governor Morris, metamorphoses from innocent idealism to bitter emptiness when he outwits the savvy political veterans who would destroy him. Hoffman plays Paul Zara, Stephen’s battle-hardened boss, and Wood plays Molly Stearns, the 19-year-old sexually assertive campaign intern. Tomei plays Ida Horowicz, a New York Times journalist who’s as professionally manipulative as she is easily manipulated. Giamatti plays the role of Tom Duffy, the corrupt campaign manager for Morris’s rival.

20th Century Fox film 'Mr. Popper’s Penguins' seeking good Ice Skaters - NEW YORK

2010-11-24T06:37:00.000-08:00

20th Century Fox film 'Mr. Popper’s Penguins' seeking good Ice Skaters

Carla Gugino co-stars as Jim Carrey's ex-wife
20th Century Fox

The casting director for the Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation feature film "Mr. Popper’s Penguins" is seeking actors in New York City to work on the movie the first week of December.

Here is specifically what they are casting:

● Male and female actors who can portray upscale, Upper East Side, polished, Park Avenue types.

● Must be able to ice skate at an intermediate level or higher.

● Please note if you have extensive ice skating experience.

Those who fit the description please submit a current photo with all contact information to:

mailto:popperbg@gmail.com?subject=Ice%20Skaters

In the SUBJECT LINE put “Ice Skaters.”

Filming on Mr. Popper's Penguins runs through December 21, 2010 in New York City.

Principal Actor Casting

Please submit photos and resumes by mail only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs.

Principal actor casting has been completed.

Los Angeles:

Marci Liroff
Mr. Popper's Penguins Casting
P.O. BOX 57948
Sherman Oaks, CA 91413

New York:

Kathleen Chopin Casting
12 W. 32nd Street
Suite 12
New York, NY 10001

Extras Casting

New York

Central Casting
875 6th Avenue
24th Floor
Suite 2411
New York, NY 10001

Production Companies:

Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies, as they will most likely end up being thrown away. They do not cast the films, rather they hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.

Mr. Popper's Penguins
Production Office
15 Washington Avenue
Third Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11205

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

Davis Entertainment Company
150 S. Barrington Place
Los Angeles, CA 90049

Producers:

John Davis
Joel Gotler
Derek Dauchy
Ira Napoliello
Jessica Tuchinsky

Director:

Mark Waters

Starring:

Jim Carrey
Carla Gugino
Madeline Carroll
Angela Lansbury

Story:

Hard-driving developer Mr. Popper is focused on his career to the detriment of his personal relationships, including those with ex-wife, whom he still loves and his daughters, who feel estranged from their workaholic dad. But when a bevy of mischievous penguins are delivered to his house - part of a legacy from the globe-trotting father he never really knew - Mr. Popper's previously orderly existence is turned upside down. As he gets acquainted with – and increasingly attached to – his winged roommates, Popper’s life quickly unravels: his swanky New York apartment is turned into a snowy winter wonderland, the deal he’s long been working on is derailed, and he almost lands in jail. Mr. Popper begins to reexamine his priorities, and reevaluate what is truly important in his life.

Chicago Shoot: Erika

2010-11-23T15:09:00.000-08:00

Exel Management Model: Erika, came out to the Exel Photo studio, and Photographer John Cukjati Busted out a nice set.

CASTING IN CHICAGO - Warner Bros

2010-11-15T14:43:00.001-08:00

Warner Bros. Pictures is currently in production on the feature film
"Contagion" in Illinois and the film's extras casting directors are
seeking Chicago area people to work as general background performers.
There will be three open casting calls taking place in November, 2010.
Shooting on the film will also be taking place in Atlanta,
Minneapolis, Dubai, Japan, Switzerland, The United Kingdom, Brazil,
Russia, and Malaysia.

Academy Award winning director Steven Soderbergh will helm the
project, and he will also co-produce with Oscar Nominees Michael
Shamberg and Stacey Sher, along with Gregory Jacobs. Scott Z. Burns
has penned the screenplay. Burns also wrote the screenplays to the
Warner Bros. Matt Damon films "The Bourne Ultimatum," and "The
Informant!".

Carmen Cuba is casting the principal actors for the film. Cuba is no
stranger to working on Steven Soderbergh projects, as she has cast the
films "Erin Brockovich", "Bubble", "The Girlfriend Experience", "The
Informant!" and the recently completed "Butter" and "Haywire" - all of
which Soderbergh directed. Carmen Cuba has found non-actors to portray
fictionalized characters in Soderbergh's fictionalized stories Bubble
and The Girlfriend Experience. and little-known talent to play leading
roles in "The Informant!".

Shooting on Contagion will run through January 11, 2010. The film's
release date is October 21, 2011

Stars:

Gwyneth Paltrow, Lawrence Fishburne, Matt Damon, Kate Winslet & Other Big Names

The casting directors are seeking adult men and women, ages 25 and
above, all shapes, sizes, types and ethnicities. Previous experience
in not required, and the job includes pay and meals.

Where:
Contegon Production Office, Chicago
The Keres Corporation
2630 W. Bradley Place
Chicago, IL 60611
Off Addison and Talman.

When: 11am-3pm
Tuesday November 16, 2011
Wednesday November 17, 2010
Saturday November 20, 2010

Please bring a pen and a small recent photo of yourself. If you have
previously attended an open call for "Contagion", there is no need to
show up for this new casting call.

-----------------------------------
Exel Management
Pittsburgh/Chicago USA
(412) WOW-7094
www.exelmanagementonline.com
www.myspace.com/exelmanagement

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Deck The Halls NEEDS YOUR HELP!

2010-11-04T09:18:00.001-07:00

DO YOU KNOW A FAMILY THAT DESERVES FREE CHRISTMAS GIFTS? Write in their story in 500 words or less and they may be added to santas list at Deck The Halls - Restoring Christmas for Underprivileged Families event : send stories to deckthehalls@sirrealskate.com

For more info: Event Listing

We're collecting cash donations and holding a silent auction December 8th, 2010 at Red Kiva to provide skateboards and safety equipment to underprivileged families this Christmas. Please stand with us in restoring the Joy of Christmas in the homes and hearts of our community!
Come and bid on our silent auction items and help provide ...families with gifts this holiday!
21+ proper dress and ID
$5 donation at the door
Music, Drinks & Holiday Cheer!!

MUSIC PROVIDED BY:
DJ KRISTIN! and Deseree Fawn
DJ Dottcom - Dubstep
Bassphreak

Photography Provided By:
Jon Cukjati

Want to get involved? deckthehalls@sirrealskate.com

· [Frosty- Custom Amount under $50]
· [Santa's Helper- $50 – Name listed on display at fundraiser ]
· [Rudolph sponsor - $100 – all the above and Name mentioned at Fund raiser and Picture added to slide show]
· [Santa Claus sponsor - $250 – all the above and a picture of the family you helped]

Here is long version:
Sir*Real Skate Shop Presents:
Deck The Halls - Restoring Christmas for Underprivileged Families

Christmas is a time of giving, and receiving. A time where we put logs on the fire, hot chocolate in our cups, and presents under the tree. A time we pile into the car and head to the malls, buying gifts for our loved ones, all while picturing the look of cheer on their faces as they open the gifts we've wrapped in sparkling paper.

...Unfortunately, not every Christmas is so bright and full of cheer. For many, there is no money for giving, and receiving. No fire to stay warm, no hot chocolate, and no tree...let alone anything to put under it even if they had one.

Christmas like these are happening all over. I grew up having many Christmas's like this. I was fortunate enough to have Grandparents who always made sure that "Santa" would visit. But in my single parent home, my mother, would draw a Christmas tree on a piece of paper, tape it to the wall, and wrap little tiny cardboard boxes, palm size...and inside each one would be a little verse or encouraging saying.

For many kids, they don't have grandparents to "Save Christmas". For many, They don't even have families who care enough to even draw a Christmas tree for them.

This Christmas, Its time that we as a community stand up, and show these kids and families that we're all in it together...and we care about each other!

Sir*Real Skate Shop is holding a fundraiser, and giving you a chance to really bring joy to children's faces this Christmas...

---IF YOU'D LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION, IN ADVANCE, BEFORE OUR BIG FUNDRAISER EVENT THIS DECEMBER, PLEASE SEND ALL DONATIONS TO THE ADDRESS LISTED BELOW--
Sir*Real Skate
121 S. Emerson St
#2
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(checks payable to: Sir*Real Skate Shop)

Deck The Halls - Restoring Christmas for Underprivileged Families

2010-11-02T20:49:00.000-07:00

Sir*Real Skate Shop Presents:
Deck The Halls - Restoring Christmas for Underprivileged Families

We're collecting cash donations and holding a silent auction December 8th, 2010 at Red Kiva to provide skateboards and safety equipment to underprivileged families this Christmas. Please stand with us in restoring the Joy of Christmas in the homes and hearts of our community!
Come and bid on our silent auction items and help provide ...families with gifts this holiday!
21+ proper dress and ID
$5 donation at the door
Music, Drinks & Holiday Cheer!!

MUSIC PROVIDED BY:
DJ KRISTIN! and Deseree Fawn
DJ Dottcom - Dubstep
Bassphreak

Want to get involved? deckthehalls@sirrealskate.com

· [Frosty- Custom Amount under $50]
· [Santa's Helper- $50 – Name listed on display at fundraiser ]
· [Rudolph sponsor - $100 – all the above and Name mentioned at Fund raiser and Picture added to slide show]
· [Santa Claus sponsor - $250 – all the above and a picture of the family you helped]

Here is long version:
Sir*Real Skate Shop Presents:
Deck The Halls - Restoring Christmas for Underprivileged Families

Christmas is a time of giving, and receiving. A time where we put logs on the fire, hot chocolate in our cups, and presents under the tree. A time we pile into the car and head to the malls, buying gifts for our loved ones, all while picturing the look of cheer on their faces as they open the gifts we've wrapped in sparkling paper.

...Unfortunately, not every Christmas is so bright and full of cheer. For many, there is no money for giving, and receiving. No fire to stay warm, no hot chocolate, and no tree...let alone anything to put under it even if they had one.

Christmas like these are happening all over. I grew up having many Christmas's like this. I was fortunate enough to have Grandparents who always made sure that "Santa" would visit. But in my single parent home, my mother, would draw a Christmas tree on a piece of paper, tape it to the wall, and wrap little tiny cardboard boxes, palm size...and inside each one would be a little verse or encouraging saying.

For many kids, they don't have grandparents to "Save Christmas". For many, They don't even have families who care enough to even draw a Christmas tree for them.

This Christmas, Its time that we as a community stand up, and show these kids and families that we're all in it together...and we care about each other!

Sir*Real Skate Shop is holding a fundraiser, and giving you a chance to really bring joy to children's faces this Christmas...

---IF YOU'D LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION, IN ADVANCE, BEFORE OUR BIG FUNDRAISER EVENT THIS DECEMBER, PLEASE SEND ALL DONATIONS TO THE ADDRESS LISTED BELOW--
Sir*Real Skate
121 S. Emerson St
#2
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(checks payable to: Sir*Real Skate Shop)

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*Plum, PA - Promo Staff Needed! TOMORROW

2010-10-14T13:08:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone,

We need outgoing, 100% reliable, friendly staff to work the event
below. See below for details, and if you're available for this
promo, reply with all of the required info.

What: You will be working a fun promo for a cell phone. Event duties
– handing out free stuff, being energetic and friendly to people as
they come by the tent.

When: Friday, October 15th from 4pm – 9:30pm

Where: at a high school football game in Plum, PA

Pay rate: $13 - $15 an hour

If you want to work this event, email me with your name, phone number,
and 3 current photos.

Exelcastings@gmail.com

"Move Forward To Where YOU Want To Be"

Exel Management
Pittsburgh & Chicago
412-WOW-7094
www.exelmanagementonline.com
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CASTING ASAP - REPLY TODAY!

2010-10-08T11:59:00.001-07:00

Hello Everyone,
We are holding another fashion show with Divabetic, American Diabetes Association and Walmart at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, in Pittsburgh, PA November 6th, 2010.

This year, we are modeling Eyewear in a show called "Sight In The City".

Call time will be 1pm and youd be needed approx. 3hrs.

IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE, CALL ME TODAY ASAP AT 412-969-7094

*ADA is a non profit org. so this is a charity event*

Thanks everyone!
Alan Lee

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Exel Management
Pittsburgh/Chicago USA
(412) WOW-7094
http://www.exelmanagementonline.com/
www.myspace.com/exelmanagement

Staff Needed in Pittsburgh, PA region - Starts Thursday!!!

2010-10-04T15:41:00.001-07:00

EVENT INFO

Sunoco, Inc. is educating consumers about their A Plus rewards card and we are currently recruiting responsible, dependable, energetic, and outgoing staff to commit to a two week promotion!! If selected to work this program staff will be visiting two different Sunoco stations each day, Mon – Fri, each week the promotion runs. While on-site duties include:

· Demonstrating the benefits of an A Plus Rewards card by swiping the card for each consumer

· Building awareness of the A Plus Rewards card

· Educating consumers on the benefits and rewards of the A Plus card

· If a consumer has an A Plus card already, you will simply hand them a coupon for a free coffee

· Driving consumers in store through positive consumer interactions

· Completing surveys on site and submitting them to the field market manager at the completion of the 2 weeks

In order to be considered for this promotion, staff must be able to attend a mandatory paid training (dates listed below) and commit to ALL DAYS this promotion runs. There are several different locations to choose from, and as mentioned earlier, each person will be assigned to visit a set of 2 locations each day (we refer to these sets of 2 locations as "clusters"). So, staff would begin the shift at one store, TRAVEL to the second store, and end the shift at the second store. The time staff spend traveling will be paid, and included in the shift times provided.

MANDATORY TRAINING INFORMATION:

Thursday, October 7th

10:00am-12:00pm

Left Field Meeting Space

116 Federal St.

Pittsburgh, PA 15212

EVENT DATES/TIMES:

Week 1: Oct 11-15 (Monday through Friday) 6AM-10AM

(6-8 am first store. 8-10 am second store **actual times are listed below)

Week 2: Oct 18-22 - (Monday through Friday) 3:30PM-7:30PM

(3:30-5:30 pm first store. 5:30-7:30 pm second store ** actual times are listed below)

LOCATION LIST: (Staff MUST be able to commit to a "CLUSTER" (set of two) locations!!!! NOTE: Travel time between locations is paid time. Mixing and matching locations in these clusters is NOT an option at this time.

*Cluster 1*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
400 W. Jefferson St. Butler, PA 16001	6:00 - 7:55am
366 E. Jefferson St. Butler, PA 16001	8:05 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
400 W. Jefferson St. Butler, PA 16001	3:30pm - 5:25pm
366 E. Jefferson St. Butler, PA 16001	5:35pm - 7:30pm

*Cluster 2*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
4779 Liberty (at Mathilda) Pittsburgh, PA 15224	6:00 - 7:55am
5013 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201	8:05 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
4779 Liberty (at Mathilda) Pittsburgh, PA 15224	3:30pm - 5:25pm
5013 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201	5:35pm - 7:30pm

*Cluster 3*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
1199 Third St. Beaver, PA 15009	6:00 - 7:45am
19090 Perry Hwy. Mars, PA 16046	8:15 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
1199 Third St. Beaver, PA 15009	3:30 - 5:15pm
19090 Perry Hwy. Mars, PA 16046	5:45 - 7:30pm

*Cluster 4*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
800 Merchant, St. Ambridge, PA 15003	6:00 - 7:50am
2680 Brodhead Rd. Aliquippa, PA 15001	8:10 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
800 Merchant, St. Ambridge, PA 15003	3:30 - 5:20pm
2680 Brodhead Rd. Aliquippa, PA 15001	5:40 - 7:30pm

*Cluster 5*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
2046 Brodhead Rd. Aliquippa, PA 15001	6:00 - 7:50am
Pittsburgh Intl. Airport, Pittsburgh, PA 15231	8:10 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
2046 Brodhead Rd. Aliquippa, PA 15001	3:30 - 5:20pm
Pittsburgh Intl. Airport, Pittsburgh, PA 15231	5:40 - 7:30pm

*Cluster 6*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
298 Freeport St. New Kensington, PA 15068	6:00 - 7:55am
SEC RTE 366 & Caldwell, New Kensington, PA 15068	8:05 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
298 Freeport St. New Kensington, PA 15068	3:30pm - 5:25pm
SEC RTE 366 & Caldwell, New Kensington, PA 15068	5:35pm - 7:30pm

*Cluster 7*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
Route 30 Box 211, Latrobe, PA 15650	6:00 - 7:50am
124 Lloyd Ave. Latrobe, PA 15650	8:10 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
Route 30 Box 211, Latrobe, PA 15650	3:30 - 5:20pm
124 Lloyd Ave. Latrobe, PA 15650	5:40 - 7:30pm

*Cluster 8*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
506 S. Fourth St. Youngwood, PA 15697	6:00 - 7:55am
106 N. Center Rd. New Stanton, PA 15672	8:05 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
506 S. Fourth St. Youngwood, PA 15697	3:30pm - 5:25pm
106 N. Center Rd. New Stanton, PA 15672	5:35pm - 7:30pm

*Cluster 9*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
140 W. Pittsburgh St. Greensburg, PA 15601	6:00 - 7:55am
31 Mt. Pleasant St. Greensburg, PA 15601	8:05 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
140 W. Pittsburgh St. Greensburg, PA 15601	3:30pm - 5:25pm
31 Mt. Pleasant St. Greensburg, PA 15601	5:35pm - 7:30pm

*Cluster 10*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
Route 30 & Lewis Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644	6:00 - 7:50am
100 Greensburg St. Delmont, PA 15626	8:10 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
Route 30 & Lewis Ave. Jeannette, PA 15644	3:30 - 5:20pm
100 Greensburg St. Delmont, PA 15626	5:40 - 7:30pm

*Cluster 11*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
9299 Route 30, Irwin, PA 15642	6:00 - 7:50am
1855 Haymaker Rd. Monroeville, PA 15146	8:10 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
9299 Route 30, Irwin, PA 15642	3:30 - 5:20pm
1855 Haymaker Rd. Monroeville, PA 15146	5:40 - 7:30pm

*Cluster 12*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
120 E. McMurray Rd., McMurray, PA 15317	6:00 - 7:50am
1001 Washington Pk. Rt. 50, Bridgeville, PA 15017	8:10 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
120 E. McMurray Rd., McMurray, PA 15317	3:30 - 5:20pm
1001 Washington Pk. Rt. 50, Bridgeville, PA 15017	5:40 - 7:30pm

*Cluster 13*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
1710 Washington Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15241	6:00 - 7:55am
3505 Library Rd. Castle Shannon, PA 15234	8:05 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
1710 Washington Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15241	3:30pm - 5:25pm
3505 Library Rd. Castle Shannon, PA 15234	5:35pm - 7:30pm

*Cluster 14*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
5204 Interboro Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15207	6:00 - 7:55am
4639 Clairton Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15236	8:05 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
5204 Interboro Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15207	3:30pm - 5:25pm
4639 Clairton Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15236	5:35pm - 7:30pm

*Cluster 15*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
600 Lysle Blvd. McKeesport, PA 15132	6:00 - 7:50am
825 Duquesne Blvd, Duquesne, PA 15110	8:10 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
600 Lysle Blvd. McKeesport, PA 15132	3:30 - 5:20pm
825 Duquesne Blvd, Duquesne, PA 15110	5:40 - 7:30pm

*Cluster 16*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
Route 30 & Centre, E. Pittsburgh, PA 15112	6:00 - 7:50am
7403 Washington St, Swissvale, PA 15218	8:10 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
Route 30 & Centre, E. Pittsburgh, PA 15112	3:30 - 5:20pm
7403 Washington St, Swissvale, PA 15218	5:40 - 7:30pm

*Cluster 17*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
3406 WM. Penn Hwy, Pittsburgh, PA 15235	6:00 - 7:55am
600 Rodi Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235	8:05 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
3406 WM. Penn Hwy, Pittsburgh, PA 15235	3:30pm - 5:25pm
600 Rodi Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235	5:35pm - 7:30pm

*Cluster 18*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
7701 Penn Ave, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221	6:00 - 7:55am
514 N. Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206	8:05 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
7701 Penn Ave, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221	3:30pm - 5:25pm
514 N. Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206	5:35pm - 7:30pm

*Cluster 19*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
1020 Mt. Royal Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15223	6:00 - 7:55am
300 Grant Ave, Millvale, PA 15209	8:05 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
1020 Mt. Royal Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15223	3:30pm - 5:25pm
300 Grant Ave, Millvale, PA 15209	5:35pm - 7:30pm

*Cluster 20*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
4528 Ohio River Blvd, Bellevue, PA 15202	6:00 - 7:55am
351 Stanhope St, Pittsburgh, PA 15204	8:05 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
4528 Ohio River Blvd, Bellevue, PA 15202	3:30pm - 5:25pm
351 Stanhope St, Pittsburgh, PA 15204	5:35pm - 7:30pm

*Cluster 21*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
310 Cedar Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212	6:00 - 7:50am
113 Noble Ave, Crafton, PA 15205	8:10 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
310 Cedar Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212	3:30 - 5:20pm
113 Noble Ave, Crafton, PA 15205	5:40 - 7:30pm

*Cluster 22*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
339 Cochran Rd, Mount Lebanon, PA 15228	6:00 - 7:55am
1630 Cochran Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15220	8:05 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
339 Cochran Rd, Mount Lebanon, PA 15228	3:30pm - 5:25pm
1630 Cochran Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15220	5:35pm - 7:30pm

*Cluster 23*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
427 Brownsville Rd, Mount Oliver, PA 15210	6:00 - 7:55am
533 Brookline Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15226	8:05 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
427 Brownsville Rd, Mount Oliver, PA 15210	3:30pm - 5:25pm
533 Brookline Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15226	5:35pm - 7:30pm

*Cluster 24*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
195 N. Craig St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213	6:00 - 7:55am
301 Craft Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213	8:05 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
195 N. Craig St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213	3:30pm - 5:25pm
301 Craft Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213	5:35pm - 7:30pm

*Cluster 25*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
675 Castle Creek Dr. Seven Fields, PA 16046	6:00 - 7:40am
3299 Saw Mill Run Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15227	8:20 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
675 Castle Creek Dr. Seven Fields, PA 16046	3:30 - 5:10pm
3299 Saw Mill Run Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15227	5:50 - 7:30pm

*Cluster 26*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
55 Morgantown St, Uniontown, PA 15401	6:00 - 7:45am
High & Broad Streets, Brownsville, PA 15417	8:15 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
55 Morgantown St, Uniontown, PA 15401	3:30 - 5:15pm
High & Broad Streets, Brownsville, PA 15417	5:45 - 7:30pm

*Cluster 27*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
4142 National Pike, Farmington, PA 15437	6:00 - 7:45am
55 Connellsville St, uniontown, PA 15401	8:15 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
4142 National Pike, Farmington, PA 15437	3:30 - 5:15pm
55 Connellsville St, uniontown, PA 15401	5:45 - 7:30pm

*Cluster 28*

Week 1 : 10/11-10/15	Time on Location
5600 William Flyyn Hwy, Gibsonia, PA 15044	6:00 - 7:45am
806 Freeport Rd, Blawnox, PA 15238	8:15 - 10:00am
Week 2: 10/18-10/22	Time on Location
5600 William Flyyn Hwy, Gibsonia, PA 15044	3:30 - 5:15pm
806 Freeport Rd, Blawnox, PA 15238	5:45 - 7:30pm

ATTIRE: (to both training and each event day): Dark pants (no jeans), closed toe comfortable shoes (no heels or sandals) Tennis shoes preferred. Clean light color shirt. Long or short sleeve depending on weather. Staff will be provided with a vest, button and hat to complete uniform, at training. Minimal visible tattoos and piercings.

BILL RATE: $15/HOUR (inclusive)

STAFF REQUESTED: 18-32ish female preferred. Energetic go getters! **If we must bring males on board, we would like to refrain as much as possible booking 2 males on one team.

If staff are interested in working this program and can commit to all days/time, including training, please respond to this email with all of the following info:

1. Name

2. Brief description promotional/work experience, or attached resume with relevant experience included

3. Most recent headshot

EMAIL EXELMANAGEMENT@GMAIL.COM

Chicago Photoshoot Teaser

2010-09-27T22:23:00.000-07:00

Full Shoots will be posted on their modeling sites soon.

Photos by: John Cutjaki
Models Provided By: Exel Management
Locations: Exel Management Studios-Chicago, I'LL

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VOTE FOR US PLEASE

2010-09-02T12:33:00.001-07:00

GO TO CITY PAPERS BEST OF PITTSBURGH AWARDS
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KSNF599

Vote
Mr. International best hiphop,

Vote
Amanda DiG best bartender

Vote Alan Lee best public figure

write in BEST TALENT AGENCY exel management

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Now CASTING: Fashion Show David L. Lawrenece

2010-08-31T18:34:00.001-07:00

I (Exel Mgt) am once again, casting a fashion show @ david l. Lawrence
convention center. If interested please email me AFTER you sign up
(unless already signed up) with me at www.exelmanagementonline.com and
in the email put DLL Show in subject line. (Send name # and ONE pic)

Thanks
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URGENT Abduction Monkey Group

2010-08-29T20:40:00.001-07:00

" URGENT"IF YOU WERE ESTABLISHED AS PART OF THE MONKEY GROUP (FEATURED)
EXTRAS AND YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO WORK ON MONDAY PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE
IMMEDIATELY OR EMAIL US AT ABDUCTIONSTADIUM@GMAIL.COM.. PLEASE PUT
MONKEY GROUP IN THE SUBJECT LINE...

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CASTING MONDAY ASAP

2010-08-29T15:38:00.001-07:00

Attention: If you are available all day tomorrow (Monday, August 30th)
and are over 18 please send your name, phone number and picture to
abductionstadium@gmail.com ASAP!

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Call Time for Blue sheet holders (abduction)

2010-08-28T14:02:00.001-07:00

Abduction Extras: if you have a blue slip for tomorrow, your call time
is 5:30am and arrive 15min early to help us out thanks! ~Alan Lee

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CASTING NEXT 4 DAYS IN A ROW

2010-08-28T05:27:00.001-07:00

GOOD MORNING PITTSBURGH!! We are currently Seeking extras for the next 4
days.

Must be 18 & older .

Must be available for the whole day.

Please email abductionstadium@gmail.com A.S.A.P.. with your name & best
phone #'s to reach you today..

In the subject line of the email please put the day(s) that you are
available.

COME OUT & JOIN THE ABDUCTION FUN!!!!!

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FAQ For Abduction

2010-08-26T22:04:00.001-07:00

1)What time do I have to be there?
Not everyone has the same call time, arrive when you were told, and
always check to see if you got your time changed in an email.

2) Can I be in it if under 18?
No. Sorry, and if you got a confirmation email by ACCIDENT and are
under 18, please disregard it.

3) Can I meet the main actors?
...Seriously? Do I even need to answer why this shouldn't even be
asked?

4) Am I paid as an extra?
Yes

5) Can I just come down if I didn't get a confirmation email?
You need to be confirmed before arriving...please check our blog,
and the FB Abduction Extras page for any info or last minute changes.

6) How many hours will I be on set?
As many as needed, typically a minimum of 12hrs.

7) Is the main star going to be there?
Does it matter if they are or not? You signed up to be in the movie
and that's what is needed, so come & "smile for the camera" its your
time to shine!

8) Can I get peoples autographs?
You may sign your own autographs all you want, but its not proper to
ask others for theirs.

9) Is walt Single?
Huh? What? Um....?

10) Is it fun to be an extra?
Its always fun when around fun people! The experience is what you
make of it, and just remember that you're there to do a job...do it, and
you'll have tons of fun!

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NEED 400 EXTRAS TOMORROW (FRIDAY)

2010-08-26T14:27:00.001-07:00

Thanks to EVERYONE who came out today! The scene looks AMAZING!!!
We are still seeking 400 extras for tomorrow! If you have received a
confirmation email you MUST reply to CONFIRM!!! If you are available All
DAY tomorrow did not get a Green sheet or cofirmation email please
e-mail abductionstadium@gmail.com ASAP!!!

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Featured Extra role

2010-08-26T11:49:00.001-07:00

Seeking MALE ages 45-65, 5'10-6' , 175-195 lbs. dark colored hair,
available TOMORROW all day for FEATURED EXTRA role! Please send your
picture and contact information to abductionextras@gmail.com ASAP!
Thanks!

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CASTING CIA AGENTS MUST RESPOND BY 8AM

2010-08-25T21:49:00.001-07:00

Abduction Extras Ok FB Family, Due to 2 LATE Cancellations, we need 2
males (40-60 years old) available all day Thursday 8/26/10 to play CIA
agents! Please send your picture and contact information to
abductionextras@gmail.com by 8 AM. Thanks in advance!!!

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REGARDING PARKING FOR ABDUCTION

2010-08-25T14:27:00.001-07:00

regarding parking and they said that we have to pay for parking and that
it will be reimbursed in out paycheck.

Thanks to A.K.D. for that update. (Make sure you bring your reciept if
u get one from ur garage to show how much u paid/paying)

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ATTENTION ABDUCTION MATCHING EXTRAS*

2010-08-25T12:58:00.001-07:00

ATTENTION: EVERYONE WHO RECEIVED INDEX CARDS ON SUNDAY FOR ALL 5 DAYS
IS SCHEDULED TO WORK ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY. If you are still available
for Thursday please come at 6:15 AM. You do not have to bring the same
outfit you wore on Sunday for Thursday. Thank you!

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Abduction Matching (returning from sunday) Extras

2010-08-25T12:49:00.001-07:00

"Matching" Players... I was told by Abduction Extras Office that
Matching extras are moved to Mon/Tues. But if you'd like to be there
thur/fri call them for call times

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Special Extras Needed Tomorrow

2010-08-23T14:44:00.001-07:00

Seeking Men (30-50) who are available tomorrow, especially if you're
the following sizes: 36x33, 34x30, 38x28, 32x32, 31x33, 40x31. Please
email your picture and contact information to abductionextras@gmail.com
ASAP! Thanks!

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1000 People Needed!!!

2010-08-23T08:50:00.001-07:00

Abduction Extras

**NOW SEEKING 1,000 PEOPLE WHO ARE AVAILABLE 8/26 &/or 8/27 WHO ARE 18
& OLDER!!

ALL ARE WELCOME TO APPLY!!

PLEASE SEND YOUR PICTURE, NAME, PHONE NUMBER AND D.O.B TO

ABDUCTIONSTADIUM@GMAIL.COM IMMEDIATELY!!! **

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Film Festival Submissions Still Open

2010-08-23T08:02:00.001-07:00

Pittsburgh 3 Rivers Film Festival 2010 is taking submissions until this
Friday, Aug. 27.

More details at: http://ow.ly/2tpGJ

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New Opportunity [HELP NEEDED! Altoona, PA]

2010-08-19T10:48:00.001-07:00

I need a face painter this weekend! Please pass along my information to
anyone you know that might be interested and available - Pay is
$16.80/hr! This Saturday in Altoona from11am-3pm. Please call
412.969.7094 immediately or email alan_lee@tmail.com

Thank you so much for your help!!!

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How To Get Your Band Signed To A Record Label

2010-08-18T13:31:00.000-07:00

How To Get Your Band Signed To A Record Label
by Pandie Suicide

Getting signed is at the top of a lot of bands to-do lists. It marks
the pinnacle of their careers, a sign that you're really 'making
it.' But with things the way that they are in this digital age, the
whole industry structure of record labels, who historically found bands
and other artists, signed them for a (sometimes) nice advance, then
released, promoted, and distributed the album (or at least oversaw all
of this happening)… has changed.

Nowadays, the industry has been reduced to a few select major labels,
and many smaller, more independent or niche labels, due to the
availability of every flavour of music in the world online for free or
otherwise – CD's in some ways are becoming obsolete. Even the
concept of an album is becoming somewhat redundant in some aspects –
when individual tracks are available on iTunes for 99c a piece, why
wouldn't you just purchase the three songs you like most, rather than
paying ten bucks for the whole thing?

Some musicians today are bypassing the traditional record company route
and going guerrilla-style with great results, such as my buddy DJ FM of
Psycho Realm, who sold something like 10,000 copies of his Mixtape (on
CD not cassette!) out of the trunk of his car, or Mary Magdalan who made
a living off their homemade albums by selling them on iTunes and on
self-pressed CDs at shows with good results. Many other bands, simply
record/produce their own album and obtain distribution through stores
like Best Buy etc themselves, completely bypassing the record company
– and keeping all of the profits. Record companies definitely take a
cut of your profits, but there is a reason for this, unless you're a
master of the internet or a self-promoting guru, it is a lot harder to
do EVERYTHING, from writing to recording to pressing to releasing to
promoting to distributing etc, the album by yourself, and it can be
really hard to get that "household name" success of the Beatles, or
Beyonce or Marilyn Manson without a major or large indie, label backing
you up. It's not impossible, but it is a lot harder, and if you're
up for the challenge, more power to you!

It's not all bad news though, there are success stories everyday, and
with the advent of the internet, it may really be a blessing in disguise
rather than the end of record labels forever, as new and innovative ways
to utilize this medium are discovered for finding bands, promoting bands
and sell, sell, selling bands. A huge return to the 'live'
experience has happened also, where playing live shows is so important,
with music so easy to obtain online and offline, fans want the authentic
experience of a live show, and it can be the make or break way to prove
yourself as the "real thing" to a world that has just soo much music
in it. So it is definitely important to work on your live show, and use
the internet to give yourself a presence online for fans, friends and
record labels to take notice and interact with you, most of which is
important whether you want a label or not.

But after all this, if you still want to get signed in this strange
digital age, I've come up with a few pieces of advice for you, some
from insiders at record labels, music managers and success stories:

"The best advice I could give to any band who is trying to make
career in music and looking to sign with a record label is TOUR TOUR
TOUR ! Buy a van and trailer, start booking your own shows and
networking and don't look back. The more shows you play the tighter
your band will get, the more connections you will make all over the
country, and you will gain real fans who will come back and support you
next time you come to their town. Second piece of advice would be make
sure you interact with your fans as often as possible, via twitter,
facebook, live chats, and most importantly at shows. Hang out, don't
play your set and then disappear to your van for the rest of the night,
hang out and interact with fans and other bands. If a label can see that
you're working hard promoting your own band, interacting with your
fans, and touring as much as humanly possible they will be more likely
to sign your band because they know that you already have a solid fan
base who supports your band and will buy the records that the label puts
out. A lot of people who start new bands think that they can sit at home
and record a great album and submit it to a label and everything else
will fall into place. It doesn't work that way at all." – Tim
Patenaude, Metal Blade Records

"Make sure your shit is dope" and get your stuff on YouTube and
get that YouTube page looking amazing because – "YouTube is the most
visited website in the world, and the player is BETTER than MySpace"
– Scott Koenig, King Artist Management, managing Fear Factory, Divine
Heresy, Yeti, By Any Means Necessary

Read Music Connection religiously. You can download a PFD of the
magazine or even just certain pages that interest you, all for free. It
features inside info on the music industry and is a trade publication
for musicians, bookers, label people, publicity people, music publishers
and more. It contains invaluable information for bands, for example, the
current issue features a "26th annual directory of rehearsal studios
– 175 contacts!" and "7 ways to be more effective on Facebook",
"Kill or be killed 24 foolproof ways to improve your LIVE gigs" a
"Q & A with the Devil Wears Prada" and more scintillating, useful
articles as well as profiling important people in the industry. What is
even more to your advantage though, as an up and coming band, is the
fact that Music Connection has several pages where it features reviews
and profiles of unsigned/ newly signed bands, albums and performances,
along with artist's contact info etc, and if you sign up on
musicconnection.com with your band's info and submit yourself, (which
I highly recommend) you may get into the magazine, and not only will you
have a nice clipping for your mum, but you might just be seen by people
who count.

Having said that, get as much press as possible – if you have an
album already, send it to magazines both online and offline for review,
send it to radio stations, especially college radio – they love
unsigned bands, offer yourselves up for interviews – and work on your
interview skills, the more interesting/ intelligent/ funny etc you come
across as, the more chance you have of being published and therefore
noticed by potential fans or record labels. That said, try to be
authentic, you want to present the best image possible in an interview
and get the best info about yourselves out there, but you still want it
to be your image and info, not somebody else's!

Make friends in the industry! (aka "networking" but nicer) I
don't mean be all fake and "Hollywood" about it, but a little
politeness and courtesy can go a long way. However, if you can cultivate
real friendships within the industry, and it shouldn't be too hard –
these people have one big interest in common with you, they all love
music – you will go far. It's like any industry really, the whole
"it's not what you know, it's who you know" does, unfortunately,
(or fortunately?) apply. That said, don't ruin a good friendship by
being too pushy with your friend at the label, or step on anyone's
toes, and don't expect to get signed just because your friend's Dad
is a shareholder in Interscope or something, it might help, but
there's only so much a friend can do, the rest is up to you – make
sure your demo/album/ live performance/youtube channel/ twitter etc is
up to scratch before you try to call in that favour, because if what you
give your buddy is a piece of unfinished crap, and they take a chance on
you, they will probably never help you again when you give birth to your
real masterpiece.

Spend some time in LA playing shows at whatever clubs you can – you
never know who might be there. Good places to play include anywhere
along the historic Sunset Strip, such as the Key Club, Whisky A Go Go,
The Roxy, Viper Room and various Hollywood Clubs which also look great
on your resume or band Wikipedia page. As well, this time in LA is a
great opportunity to make some friends (see above), record, mix or
master a new record, do some publicity or set up some meetings with
potential labels, bookers etc.

Good luck!!!!

Originally posted at:
http://suicidegirlsblog.com/blog/how-to-get-your-band-signed-to-a-record-label/

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HarborCREEK, PA - Staff Needed at Back To School Promotion**

2010-08-18T11:44:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for ONE friendly, reliable female to work a fun back to
school promotion this weekend. If interested, please reply ASAP with
your info, as we need to ship you materials today!

What: You will be greeting parents and giving out ID kits to promote
children's safety.

When: Saturday, August 21st from 9am – 3pm

Where: At a retail store in Harbor Creek, PA

Pay rate: $15 an hour

If you're available, reply with your name, email & phone number, and a
couple current snapshots of yourself. Thanks!

Jessica Cizek

Senior Account Manager

Action! Events and Promotions

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Abduction Casting ASAP (Males)

2010-08-16T13:19:00.001-07:00

Abduction Extras Seeking fresh faces (MALES!) 18 and older who are
available tomorrow (August 17th) .

Only submit if you have not previously worked. Please send your picture
and contact information to

abductionextras@gmail.com ASAP! Thanks!

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Open Casting | Paid Roles

2010-08-16T09:14:00.001-07:00

From Jessica Moore

I would like to inform you of an open casting for an upcoming project.
We will be filming from September 7th until the 17th, and though every
will not need to be there every one of those days, we will not have a
shooting schedule until about 1 week prior... So we are looking for
actors that have a flexible schedule.

Each actor will be paid $100 per day. The shoots will average about 4
hours.

The project will be a fun one and this will be an excellent opportunity
to show off your flexibility as an actor. We will be recreating iconic
movie scenes and need to find a variety of looks and types for the
roles. You will be provided with more information and we will be able to
answer any questions you might have at the casting on Thursday.

(except for kids) Please come prepared with a 2min (or less) monologue
that showcases your strengths as an actor. You will be provided with
sides from the project when you arrive.

The casting will be this Thursday, August 19th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at
our studio downtown:

209 9th street - 8th Floor

Pittsburgh, Pa

15222

This is an open casting for 3 male lead roles (able to play 20's /
30's). 3 female lead roles (able to play 20's / 30's). And two male
child actors (7-12 years old). Please email with any questions. Thanks!

Jessica Moore
jmoore@wreckingcrewmedia.com
www.wreckingcrewmedia.com

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CASTING MUSIC VIDEO TONIGHT

2010-08-14T09:53:00.001-07:00

830p-1030p
Lawrenceville in Pittsburgh

To be in video msg Kellee Maize @ www.facebook.com/kelle.maize

Or txt 412-657-0078

Exact location will be given upon being booked.

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CANCELLATION OF GIANT EAGLE COMMERCIAL OPEN CALL

2010-08-13T13:01:00.001-07:00

We regret to inform you that the Open Call for the Giant Eagle
Commercial has been cancelled. We are sorry for any inconvenience this
may have caused you.

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Casting TV Show

2010-08-13T09:57:00.001-07:00

His Place Casting
Posted on August 10, 2010 by His Place Creative Team

The His Place program is launching again. His Place has always had a
unique blend of music, interview, and drama. It is truly a challenge to
bring the program back to meet and exceed everyone's expectation, but
more importantly, to understand the Lord's heartbeat for reaching a
different audience than our regular viewership. We want to not only
reach them but challenge their thinking and worldview. To meet the need,
we will need a quality and unique team.

Our greatest need at this stage is for quality men and women who have a
heart for using drama to change the world. We will be recording the His
Place program on Tuesday evenings and are looking for actors with a
heart for the Lord and are available on Tuesday evenings. Our needs are
for actors that will have a one-time appearance, occasional acting, or
more frequent roles. We are looking for young, old, male, female and all
ethnicities.

His Place is set and filmed in Pittsburgh, PA.

To submit your information go to: http://hisplace.tv/casting-call

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OPEN CASTING CALL FOR GIANT EAGLE COMMERCIAL

2010-08-12T14:07:00.001-07:00

Open Casting Call for Giant Eagle Commercial

Shooting in Pittsburgh for 1 day tbd the week of August 23.

Must be a Giant Eagle shopper and have a Giant Eagle Advantage Card to
be furnished at the time of the audition.
Looking for real people who have not been in a commercial before of 25
years of age or older, any gender, all ethnicities.

Auditions, by appointment only, are being held on Sunday, August 15
between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Please email NAME, PHONE #, and AGE to openaudition@gmail.com or call
412-488-CAST and leave the same information for consideration and more
information.

Thank you.
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ABDUCTION CASTING ASAP

2010-08-12T08:53:00.000-07:00

Abduction Extras Seeking fresh faces (Males and Females) 18 and older
who are available today. Only submit if you have not previously worked.
Please send your picture and contact information to
abductionextras@gmail.com ASAP! Thanks

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2 More Casting Notices

2010-08-10T08:32:00.001-07:00

Actors needed for health videos

LA based production company and local Pittsburgh based production
company are seeking 2 caucasian male actors between the ages 40-60 to
play a doctor or patient role for a series of health related videos.
Must be slightly overweight.

Please submit resume and headshot to kwparish@gmail.com

Paid gig. Food and a copy of the DVD provided.

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Local production company looking for six actors for upcoming music
video

Local production company looking for six actors for upcoming music
video shooting on August 14th and 15th.

Two males, late teens to mid twenties, can pull off metal and or punk
look. One large male, any age, to play a machete welding murder.

Three females, late teens to mid twenties, who can also pull off metal
and or punk look.

There are speaking parts in the video, actors will receive copy of
music video on DVD for demo reel in compensation for their time.

All actors must be 18 years of age.

Contact Nick Kizina at nick@sinisterdream.com with contact information
and picture.

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CASTING SAG ULTRA LOW BUDGET FILM

2010-08-10T08:30:00.001-07:00

CASTING FOR INDEPENDENT FEATURE FILM "A NEW YORK HEARTBEAT"

Casting: 8/16-19, Pittsburgh; Shooting: 9/27-end October, Pittsburgh

SAG Ultra Low Budget (Union and non union actors)

OPEN CALL : Monday, August 16, 2010, Noon - 4 PM

Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 1 PM - 7 PM

AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT : August 17, 18, 19, 2010

AUDITION LOCATION :

PITTSBURGH FILMMAKERS

477 Melwood Ave

Pittsburgh , PA 15213

Bring picture and resume if available

Casting Director, Cathy Henderson, will be in Pittsburgh week of Aug 16
th to cast all speaking roles for Indie film, "A New York
Heartbeat", with director Tjardus Greidanus.

To be considered for an audition, please email Cathy:
nyhcasting@gmail.com

Attach picture and resume, or description, with contact numbers.

STORYLINE : New York , 1957 . Spider, 17-year-old gang leader looking
to make a rep, gets in way over his head when he steals a suitcase of
cash from a notorious gangster. Badly wounded during his get-away, he's
forced to take refuge with a sheltered young woman named Tamara, who has
a secret of her own: her Uncle Didi is an exiled crime lord who was
gunned down by the same man now pursuing Spider. (CAST: ESCHER
HOLLOWAY, ERIC ROBERTS.)

ROLES

GANGSTERS (Caucasian or Latino) 20-60. Stunt work experience helpful.

MALE TEEN GANG MEMBERS (Caucasian or Latino) 18+ to play 17-19

FEMALE LEAD (Caucasian or Latino) 18+ to play 16-17

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Twitter Fans?

2010-08-09T16:02:00.001-07:00

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What Do Music Managers Do?

2010-07-28T11:29:00.001-07:00

What Does a Music Manager Do?
Category: Jobs, Work, Careers

Read this interview with Nick Krautter: * SF Weekly interview
[unabridged]

What are the benefits to hiring a band manager or management company?
When you decide that you want to be a professional musician, having a
manager is essential. Each manager has their own style, personally I
like to work with my groups on every level, from the music to marketing
to image to meeting with industry people. A good manager should
understand every aspect of the music biz, it's very complex and the
competition is fierce - think of a manager as the person who will help
you build and navigate your career, while keeping the sharks at bay. The
manager will be able to look for opportunities that might not be on a
band's radar. A manager is also there to be objective - it's hard when
you are personally connected to the music to be objective about what is
good and what isn't. One of the major benefits I feel I bring to the
table is knowing the timing of the industry - for example, a major
magazine isn't going to review your music unless it's in national
distribution - major labels need to hear more than good music, they get
100's of CD's each week of good music, it's having a story [huge fan
base, record sales, etc] that separates your band from every other
band.

What does a manager actually do for me?
At the beginning a manager does basically everything. Every musician has
a goal - a manager helps you define your goal, map out the steps to
take, and bring in the other people [publicists, labels, publishers,
agents] necessary to help you get to your goal. Specifically, your
manager is the person who will be creating the business of your band,
taking care of contracts, coordinating with everyone in the team to make
sure everything is on schedule. As a band gets bigger the role changes -
I've been with many of my bands from the very beginning when I was
recording their demos and writing their press kits, now I'm finding
studios for them, talking with major labels and distributors, reading
over licensing contracts, and coordinating with publicists. My
background in marketing has been a huge help - that's why my groups have
street teams, downloadable flyers, and make great efforts to get their
stuff on college radio and to the local media.

Why not just have a friend (roommate/brother/girlfriend) manage the band?
I would never recommend working with anyone you are intimately involved
with, that ensures that your work stress is your home stress, and you
don't want to break up with your lover and find yourself out of a
manager at the same time. It would also be bad for your home life if
your band started getting really successful and you had to get a real
manager because your current 'manager' didn't have the skills and
knowledge to grow with you. If your friend is educated regarding the
music industry and is very dedicated to helping you out then that might
work - just make sure you deal with business as business and pay your
friend as you would any other manager. The money is never a problem when
everyone is broke - it's when the money starts rolling in that things
get complicated between friends, so keep that part of your relationship
strictly business. Hopefully you'll have the same relationship with your
manager as I have with my bands - I only work with people who are
incredibly dedicated and talented and my bands have become my friends,
as I have become their's - don't forget, we're all in this together.

Does it cost a lot?
No, the greatest expense and asset in life is time - A good manager will
help you save time both in the long and short term. Rates are negotiable
- managers typically make 15% - 25% of gross income and reasonable
expenses. If you only need a few questions answered and are involved in
the business there are Management consultants who charge an hourly rate
or work on retainer for a block of time each month. The most important
thing is that the manager you hire really knows what they're doing. I
might consider consulting part time because my band roster is full right
now, I couldn't take on anymore full time bands, I'm already working 15
hours a day 7 days a week.

When I decide to hire someone to manage my band what qualities should I
look for in that person/company?
There is a trade off between working with an individual manager and a
company - The company will have more contacts and collective experience
but will be less personally involved with your career. An individual on
the other hand might have fewer contacts and experience but will work
tirelessly to make you more successful, and you know that they'll be
there to work with you on what YOU want out of your career. In either
case you want to work with someone who understands the business of
music. They should also be excited about you and your music - if they're
not they won't be very convincing when they're pitching your band to
labels and agents - and they won't be as dedicated to you either. You
should also look for someone who likes working with people, doesn't mind
traveling, and is very self motivated.

Should I sign a contract?
You should work with the manager for a few months before signing a
contract - that way you'll know if it's a good match. Contracts are good
in that they help clarify who does what and how much they're paid. When
the time comes to sign a contract make sure you take it to a lawyer to
explain the clauses to you and help negotiate the fairest aggrement.
There are many successful band/manager relationships that exist without
contracts, but I would recommend a contract because it helps to protect
the band as well as the manager. [End interview] --------------------

another note: A manager must be responsible. Managers oversee not only
everything you are doing, but also everything that your support team
(lawyer, publicist, booking agent, etc) does so it important that they
are responsible. They also act and speak up for you in your dealings
with record labels so this characteristic is much needed in a manager.
Your potential manager should also be a multi-tasker. It to some degree
is a managers job purely to keep you happy and ease up life and career
stress off of you so you can do what you do best. This results in many
tasks that this person will have to juggle at once. It is not an easy
thing to do so you make sure that this person can do this by checking
for references if possible or a trial run. A manager must be a leader.
Even though technically they are your employee a manager must be a
leader in a sense even over you. If your manager is a weak leader your
career is going to be headed for disaster. Managers are deal makers and
need this quality to do well in negotiations. And again, managers
usually oversee your support team.

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Feature Film Opportunities

2010-06-03T19:00:00.001-07:00

ABDUCTION Job Opportunities

The feature film ABDUCTION is now hiring crew! Forward resumes to abxproductions@gmail.com. CREW ONLY, casting info to come.

I AM NUMBER 4 Job Opportunities

Submit a resume for the upcoming feature film I AM NUMBER 4 please email:IAMNUMBERFOURPROD@gmail.com.

CREW NEEDED for WHAT'S IT LIKE IN CALIFORNIA?

A Low Budget Independent Feature
In NEED of - Grips/Sparks and Production Assistants; and possibly an AC and a Gaffer.
All cast and crew will receive meals, copy of film, admission to premiere & all fundraiser shows.
Shooting dates will be June 18th-23rd, 25th-30th, July 2nd, 3rd. Mostly 12 hour day shoots.
If you are available any of those days, and would like to work as crew, or would like more info, please email: dustin@immaturitycrew.com
Please include your resume and any links to work if available.

I AM NUMBER FOUR EXTRAS CASTING

2010-05-07T09:11:00.000-07:00

Dreamworks films with Steven Spielberg I AM NUMBER FOUR is holding a casting call for those interested in extra work to portray such characters as teachers, high school students (18 years+ old playing younger), police and fire personnel, reporters, drivers with their cars, townsfolk, etc.

When: Saturday, May 8
Where: The Latrobe Room at the Doubletree Hotel, One Bigelow Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Time: 8:30 AM until 6:00 PM
Additional Info: PLEASE BRING A RECENT PHOTOGRAPH. Must be 18 years old.

April 22nd, 2010

2010-04-20T23:23:00.000-07:00

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SPRING PHOTO SHOOTS

2010-04-14T09:40:00.001-07:00

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March 11th, 2010

2010-03-10T18:27:00.001-08:00

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2010-03-06T11:50:00.001-08:00

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Now casting DOUBLE FOR JADEN SMITH

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Deck The Halls - Restoring Christmas for Underprivileged Families

*Plum, PA - Promo Staff Needed! TOMORROW

CASTING ASAP - REPLY TODAY!

Staff Needed in Pittsburgh, PA region - Starts Thursday!!!

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Now CASTING: Fashion Show David L. Lawrenece

URGENT Abduction Monkey Group

CASTING MONDAY ASAP

Call Time for Blue sheet holders (abduction)

CASTING NEXT 4 DAYS IN A ROW

FAQ For Abduction

NEED 400 EXTRAS TOMORROW (FRIDAY)

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CASTING CIA AGENTS MUST RESPOND BY 8AM

REGARDING PARKING FOR ABDUCTION

**ATTENTION ABDUCTION MATCHING EXTRAS***

Abduction Matching (returning from sunday) Extras

Special Extras Needed Tomorrow

1000 People Needed!!!

Film Festival Submissions Still Open

New Opportunity [HELP NEEDED! Altoona, PA]

How To Get Your Band Signed To A Record Label

HarborCREEK, PA - Staff Needed at Back To School Promotion**

Abduction Casting ASAP (Males)

Open Casting | Paid Roles

CASTING MUSIC VIDEO TONIGHT

CANCELLATION OF GIANT EAGLE COMMERCIAL OPEN CALL

Casting TV Show

OPEN CASTING CALL FOR GIANT EAGLE COMMERCIAL

ABDUCTION CASTING ASAP

2 More Casting Notices

CASTING SAG ULTRA LOW BUDGET FILM

Twitter Fans?

What Do Music Managers Do?

Feature Film Opportunities

I AM NUMBER FOUR EXTRAS CASTING

April 22nd, 2010

SPRING PHOTO SHOOTS

March 11th, 2010

ATTENTION ABDUCTION MATCHING EXTRAS*