Cast & Crew Calls

Updated August 23, 2019

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Casting Calls

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CREW CALL: Independent sci-fi feature film MUTATED CELLS is seeking Crew for shoot scheduled for early 2020 in the Katy/Houston area. Synopsis: A group of outcasts are sent to a remote location where they become the first of mankind to develop telepathy. There, they will use their ability to make contact with a mysterious person who intends to evolve humanity. Crew Needed: Location Sound Recorder/Mixer. Crew Position is Paid. Please send resume/reel/inquiries to mutatedcellsfilm@gmail.com

CASTING CALL: Redefining Creations is Casting two female Leads for our latest short film, “only a dream part 3”, shooting 5-10 days in the Cypress/NorthWest Houston area between 09/15-09/28. Synopsis: The prequel conclusion to a trilogy of murder/revenge short films that unveils the relationship between chaos and morality. Cast Needed: Lilith - Female 23-30, the beginning story of a strong, honest woman before she was murdered due to her husband's chaotic heroic flaws. Charlotte - Female 20s, after few wrong choices, a young woman finds herself on the horrific side of a Revenge Tale. We will be accepting video auditions between 08/23-08/30. Roles are Unpaid. Please send resume/inquiries to redefiningcreations@gmail.com

CASTING CALL: Houston based Dominion Films is seeking current and aspiring Standup Comedians to compete in a new internet reality competition show, "The Next Great Comic." Submit your standup comedy video clip(s) with your name, stage name, city, state and email address to auditions@nextgreatcomic.com E-mail Submission Deadline is August 31st or live auditions will be in San Antonio, TX on Sunday August 18th. Free to submit. For complete information please visit http://www.nextgreatcomic.com​

CASTING CALL: Directors Cutt Media is seeking Cast for an independent feature film scheduled to shoot in the Houston area Fall 2019. Synopsis: A 90's era comedy about a local rapper and his quest to make the ultimate demo tape. Cast Needed: Open Casting Call for Male & Female Actors between 18yo-28yo of all ethnicities as lead, supporting, and background roles is Sunday, August 25, 2019, 3:00PM at Bodega Lounge (4812 Almeda, 77004). Roles are Unpaid. Please send headshot/resume/reel/inquiries to casting@directorscutt.com

CASTING CALL: 14 Pews Microcinema in The Heights is seeking a local Houston ACTOR (male or female, 18yo+, any ethnicity) to do the introductions for our film screenings in front of an audience 4 nights a week (20 minutes per screening, 6:45P-7:05P). Role is Paid. Please send resume/reel/headshots/inquiries to info@14pews.com

CASTING CALL: Yong Kang Yi Pin, LLC is seeking Cast for suspense independent feature film THE MOMENT scheduled to shoot in Houston summer 2019. Cast Needed: MARK - Male, Asian, around 23yo. HUAN - Male, Asian, around 23yo. OLIVE - Female, Caucasian, around 23yo. HOWARD - Male, Caucasian, Around 40yo. LUCY - Female Housekeeper, 40-50yo. YE JIANG - Male, Caucasian, around 23yo. A WEIRD OLD WOMAN - Around 50yo. Roles are Unpaid. Please send headshot/resume/reel/inquiries to vblackswanw@gmail.com

CASTING CALL: Onyxfire Productions is seeking Cast for web series TRANSFOLK THE SERIES scheduled to shoot in Houston/Galveston/Beaumont in September 2019. Synopsis: "Transfolk" is an upcoming drama web series that follows a diverse group of transgender friends and family as they face the complexities of life with the added struggles that come with being who they are. Cast Needed: Cierra Sifuentes - 19, Hispanic, trans woman, early transition; Bailey Smithson - 17, Mixed Race, trans woman; Caleb Summers - 25-35, Caucasian, male; Trevor McNeal - 18-22, Caucasian, male; Rosalie Sifuentes - 40-50, Hispanic, female; Ernesto Sifuentes - 40-50, Hispanic, male; Byron Fuller - 25-35, African American, male; Dorian Reynolds - 35-45, Caucasian, male; Detective #1 - 30's-50's, Any Race, Any Gender; Detective #2 - 30's-50's, Any Race, Any Gender. Roles are Unpaid. Please submit headshot/resume/reel/inquiries to transfolktheseries@gmail.com

WORKSHOP: A 1-Day Introduction to Screenwriting Workshop by Writer/Producer Valerie Edwards will be Saturday, August 24th, 11:00A - 3:00P in Spring, TX. The specialized course focuses on turning a creative idea into the beginnings of a first draft, while learning structure and classical fundamentals for the big and small screen. For more information and to register please contact Valerie at vedwards@mediatech.edu or visit https://vedwards42.wixsite.com/writersroom

WORKSHOP: Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP) monthly filmmaker mixer is on Tuesday, August 27th, 6:30P-9:30P at The Art Institute of Houston. This month features a short film Script Slam, bring your latest short script (15 pages max.) and we will help you perfect it. Bring at least 8 copies and be prepared to get feedback from your fellow Houston filmmakers. Free and open to the public. For more information please visit https://swamp.org/event/swamp-salon-5/

WORKSHOP: An Introduction to Voice Over Workshop by John Wesley Downey will be held on Saturday, August 31st from 2:00P - 6:00P at 4801 Woodway. The workshop covers basic technique, lots of practice and constructive critiques. Covers TV and radio commercials, industrial narration and audio books, getting an agent. Strictly limited to five students. To enroll contact John at goodkarmajohn@earthlink.net​

WORKSHOP: Crystal Martinez offers (OGAC) On-Going Summer Acting Classes and private lessons that consist primarily of scene work for film and TV, where you'll learn how to break down scripts and do character analysis and are geared toward preparing you to get representation, by prepping for you for agent visits, auditions, and for getting you ready to be more confident, camera aware and set ready. New Student discounts available. Classes are available on Tuesdays at Noon & 7:00PM, Thursdays at 7:00PM, and Saturdays at 3:30PM. For complete information and to reserve a spot please visit us at https://www.ogac.life/

WORKSHOP: Actress Sara Gaston teaches this on-going class geared toward actors who have already been practicing their craft and want to continue to hone their skills and find deeper ways to explore. Each week will have a different focus and will draw from several acting perspectives including Uta Hagen, Stella Adler, Sanford Meisner, Michael Shurleff and Harold Guskin. We’ll be working both on film and off, and explore script analysis, scene study, character development, freeing yourself from constraint, finding the core of the scene and more. Classes are Tuesdays, 6:30P-9:00P for Adults and mature teens (15-17). For complete information and to register please email sara@ytbuff.com or visit http://www.saragaston.com/classes-2/

Workshop: Houston based actor and acting coach Alyssia Dodson is offering training for film, tv, commercials, and theater. She holds an On-Going Scene Study Class on Wednesday nights from 6:15pm-9:00pm, workshops, private lessons, and audition tapings. She coaches using the techniques primarily of Stanislavsky and Uta Hagen along with techniques learned along the way from a variety of resources and tailors coaching to an actor’s specific needs. For complete information and to register for the On-Going Scene Study Class please visit visit https://www.lightscameraact.net/

WORKSHOP: The Natural Act presents ongoing workshops, private acting sessions, and demo reels, with Price Hall, Joe DeMonico, and Terry Futschik. For more information and to register please e-mail thenaturalact2@gmail.com or call 281-910-0214 or visit https://www.thenaturalact.net

WORKSHOP: Next Actor Studio is holding on-camera acting classes for adults, teens & kids at West U and Rice Village area, along with Stanislavski Method Sessions for beginners, intermediate and advanced level students, as well as screenwriting and filmmaking workshops. Enrollment is ongoing. For more information please visit http://www.nextactor.com/ or e-mail info@nextactor.com or call 713-532-2867

WORKSHOP: "Actors Helping Actors" is a talented team approach by Marilyn Swick, SAG-AFTRA actor, bringing acting, editing, and cinematography workshops for all ages and levels.  My classes are offered in the Memorial area. Please visit my IMDB page to learn more about my work at https://www.imdb.me/marilynswick or e-mail marilynswick@gmail.com to hold a spot for the next  acting, editing, or cinematography workshop, private, or audition self-tape. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/houstonburbankactingclasses/

WORKSHOP: Houston MediaSource, Houston’s Public Access Television Channel, provides training and equipment for aspiring Film, TV, and radio producers. Houston’s creatives are welcomed to learn how their artistic visions can be transformed into high-quality film or TV productions at FREE Orientation Sessions held every Monday at 6 p.m. Houston MediaSource is located at 410 Roberts, 77003 in EaDo. Attendees will learn how they can produce their own TV shows, radio programs, and film projects at Houston MediaSource, using top of the line gear, studios, and editing facilities. Learn more at www.hmstv.org or RSVP to Roger E Palomino at info@hmstv.org or call (713) 524-7700 x112