Cast & Crew Calls

Updated June 16, 2017

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CREW CALL: Short film (extended trailer) project THE CHARLES BRODEN STORY, an analysis of the sales cycle in an insurance office and its impact on a suicidal gambling addict, his beneficiary, and a rookie insurance agent (Glengarry Glen Ross meets Owning Mahowny), is seeking a Cinematographer/DP with their own equipment, Sound Mixer with their own equipment, and Production Designer for a shoot scheduled for Fall 2017 in the Houston area. Positions are PAID commensurate with experience. Please send resumes/reels and desired day rate (this is an indie production, relying heavily on grants, etc.) to CharlesBrodenMovie@gmail.com

CREW CALL: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is seeking a part-time Creative Video Producer responsible for capturing footage, editing, and creating content for documentation and marketing campaigns. The position would guarantee 45 hours of work per month, with the potential to book more, and night and weekend hours may be required. Applicant must have the ability to provide some basic equipment such as a camera and laptop for uploading footage and must own Mac or Windows based PC or laptop. Please send a resume along with a link to samples of work to webeditor@mfah.org

CREW CALL: The Victoria Television Group is looking for a department head for Creative Services in Victoria TX. This role is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build up their commercial directing reel. As the department head, you would lead a team of two additional cameramen/editors, meet with the clients, write scripts, direct the shoots and edit. Also responsible for department budget, equipment purchases, billing and weekly department head meeting. The full time position is Paid. If interested, email resume and demo links to Jeff Pryor - Station Manager at JPryor@victoriatelevision.com

CREW CALL: Texavision Media Center has launched Television Programming in Houston with live streaming content and access through mobile devices. We are currently seeking Associate Producers to join our team. Associate Producers will have the opportunity to create and broadcast their own shows, films or music videos. Duties include writing, editing, idea pitching, assist in promotions as well as manage growing tape needs on the program. For consideration, Producers must have writing knowledge/skills, excellent creative writing and communication skills, ability to recognize stories with potential and develop them into compelling broadcast content, highly detail oriented with the ability to execute ideas, comfortable working with talent, and other high profile individuals, excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast paced environment. Selected Producers are independent contractors and are paid positions. To schedule a pitch meeting, please email texavision.airial@gmail.com or visit the TV Pitch Guidelines here http://bit.ly/2qeylhJ

CREW CALL: Wisdom Productions is seeking a Props crew member for Beyond the Vows, an inspirational independent film about marriage and love's imperfections. Non-Paid, IMDB Credit provided & meal/snacks on set. If interested please e-mail resume to beyondtheweddingvows@gmail.com

CREW/CAST CALL: A drama short film project is seeking cast & crew for a two-day late spring early summer shoot in Houston. Synopsis : A six year old boy, Ian, attracts the wrong attention when he is forced to spend time alone outside, while his mom entertains last night's company inside. Crew needed: On-Location Sound Mixer, having own equipment is a plus, but not necessary; Camera Operator, having own equipment is a plus, but not necessary; Editor, must have editing software and knowledge of film grading. Cast Needed: Ian - six years of age, biracial in appearance, acting discipline, good w/direction; Stranger - 20s and over, slim to medium build, caucasian, acting discipline, good w/direction. Cast & Crew will be Paid (TBD). Please send resumes to Montreal Keir Martin at montry79@gmail.com

CASTING CALL: CASTING CALL: Water Falls Media is seeking 6 supporting cast members for “Hidden Summer”, a low budget film (60min.) about the struggles that Chinese immigrants face in the US, tentatively scheduled to shoot in the Houston area for 2 weeks starting July 1st, 2017. Shot list for talent includes prison and court room scenes. Two females 30-45 yrs old (fluent Spanish speaking) for cameo roles: one as fellow prisoner in cell with film's main Chinese woman character, and one no-nonsense Uniformed Prison Officer. Four males 30-45yrs old (Caucasian, African American, Asian or Hispanic) for cameo roles: Prosecutor, Uniformed Court Bailiff/Guard, and two Uniformed Police Constables. Each talent only needed for one full day (8hrs) during filming. Roles are Paid (non-union). Final dates for each talent will depend on final shooting schedule. Deadline to submit is Monday 06/12, casting candidate selections will be made later that week. No open auditions, candidates will be interviewed. Please submit headshot along with full stats, experience and contact information to xiaotarr@gmail.com

CASTING CALL: Tekisasu Productions is seeking a fun, charismatic Japanese Speaking Host for “Texas Life”, a web series of Texas presented to Japanese Audience. Tentative shoot dates are July 15th-17th. Paid Position. For more information and to submit information please contact Patrick Thigpen at Patrick@tekisasuproductions.com or call 225-281-7335

CASTING CALL: Black 17 Productions is seeking cast for a gritty and psychological short film titled “Tartarus: The Devil's Basement” based on the multi award winning feature screenplay of the same name. Tentative shooting days are Sept. 16-18 on the Bolivar Peninsula and one day in Houston. Synopsis: Anna White has been kidnapped and held captive under an after hours club called The Devil's Basement. Her captor, Michael Delano, is a religious zealot who has used her as bait to draw her husband, Detective Travis White, to him and have him repent for his past indiscretions. Cast Needed: Three males ages 30-40, One female lead role age 30-40. Roles are Non-Paid (film credit, IMDb credit, food/drink, possibly housing on Bolivar Peninsula). Please submit head shots and demo reel to black17productions@gmail.com

CASTING CALL: The Lighting Zone Inc. is seeking cast for CUDA, a SAG-AFTRA Demo Reel contract sizzle reel tentatively scheduled to be filmed late June/early July in Houston. Synopsis: Rays continued refusal to submit to a gang’s will puts the rest of his family at risk. ROLES: Ray ‘CUDA’ Medina - Hispanic Male, 25-30, Kick-boxer, former gang-member, determined to do right and protect his family; Regina - Hispanic Female, 25-30, Ray’s long-suffering girlfriend and manager, a fighter, beautiful and fierce; Ray Medina Sr. - Hispanic Male, 55-60, Ray’s father, retired boxer, loves his sons even though they have a strained relationship; Pablo - Hispanic Male, 25-30, second in command of Los Diablos, he will stop at nothing to get Ray to do what he wants. Lead Roles area Paid. Seven supporting roles and many extras needed. For complete character breakdown and to submit headshots and resumes please e-mail cudacasting1@gmail.com

CASTING CALL: Champion Entertainment is seeking cast for LIGHTS OUT, a horror story based on actors/actresses locked in a studio unaware an entity is taking them out one by one. The TV project will shoot Summer/Fall 2017 (every Thursday & Friday 7PM-12PM and some weekends) and upon completion the project will be placed on Roku, Amazon Prime and other on demand networks. Roles: Sara Thomas (Female, 18-30) - an aspiring actress at the studio because everyone tells her she would be a good at acting, but she does it for fun; she shows up when she likes to show up. Bride Carter-(Female, 18-27) - A barrista who hates her job. She remembers when she did a supporting roll in Shakespeare and remembers how good she was and now wants to be an actress. Austin Perry-(M or F, 18-27) - has southern hospitality and always was told he/she could be a star so decides to try acting; unsure if this is what they want to do. Deferred Pay. Open Casting Call is Thursday June-15th, 6:00PM at Champion Entertainment (6011 Westline Houston TX 77036) For more information and complete character breakdown please call 713-522-4701

AJL Pictures & Savir Productions is seeking talent for Home Stay, a Houston area independent film. Synopsis: “A young couple, Veronica and Anthony, spend their honeymoon in a nice rental house located in a quiet town near the shore; when strange occurrences begin, they soon discover the house is not what it seems, and the terror that truly awaits them”. Tentative shoot dates are 7/22-7/28. Talent roles are Paid. Please submit headshots/reels/resumes for audition consideration to homestay1718@yahoo.com

CASTING CALL: Crystal Rose Productions is seeking cast for “The Bone Yard”, a low budget horror film about two clowns who just refuse to stay dead and buried, tentatively scheduled to shoot in the Houston area for 3 weeks in Mid-July. Talent positions will be paid. For complete character breakdown and/or to send headshots/resumes please e-mail Richard Boyd at richard.boyd@hccs.edu

CASTING CALL: Novelistic Pictures is seeking cast for NIGHT & DAY, a short film to be shot in the Houston area in July. Synopsis: “An interracial couple rises from sleep at different times in the day. Unable to see each other awake, they must both make a choice that will either make or break their relationship”. Seeking Black Male (age: 20-35) & Caucasian Female (age: 20-35). Deadline to submit is 06/03/17. No auditions, candidates will be interviewed. Final decisions made in the week of 06/04/17. Roles are Paid. Please submit your headshot, name, height, weight and contact info for consideration to submissions@novelisticpictures.com

CASTING/CREW CALL: Master Hughes Productions is seeking Cast & Crew for indie feature MOUNTAIN STALKER shooting summer/fall in Conroe, TX. Synopsis: A lone park ranger is sent into the mountains when too many people are reported missing, he discovers a serial killer that moves from park to park around the nation. Roles Needed: Man to be the mountain stalker, 6 ft or taller; Female to be ranger staff, any height, professional look; Male to be ranger staff, any height, professional look, short hair; Male to be camper, any height; Female to be camper, any height; All actors must be physically fit and able to hike in the forest. Actors will receive a nominal stipend for travel and meals on set. CREW: A camera man is also needed, compensation depends on experience. Please send headshot/resume/reel to Master Hughes Productions nmc@alphacorps.us

WORKSHOP: Tom Vaughan is teaching an online Screenwriting 101 class beginning Thursday, June 29th, 7:00pm-9:30pm CST. For complete information and to register visit —> http://storyandplot.com/instructor/

WORKSHOP: Actor Sarah Gaston (http://www.saragaston.com) is teaching a workshop on her combination of improv skills learned by studying at Second City & the Groundlings, and an exploration of comedy and how to find the funny in your scenes. The workshop will explore different kinds of comedy, comedy ‘rules’ and comic timing. All students will receive videos of their scene work via e-mail. When: Saturday June 17th, Noon-5PM. Where: 5322 W Bellfort Ave #201, Houston, TX 77035 (on the corner of Bellfort and Chimney Rock) Who: Ages 14 and up. For questions or to reserve a spot in this class, please send an e-mail to sara@ytbuff.com

WORKSHOP: Gary Chason will be conducting a Wednesday night class this summer for ACTORS and DIRECTORS at Achieve Studios (4848 Guiton St., Suite 101, Houston TX 77027). The class will meet 7PM-10PM every Wednesday night starting June 7th and ending August 30th. The class will cover basic Actor/Director “calisthenics”; improvisation; independent activity; storytelling without words; and scene study. Directors will get hands-on experience directing actors as well as directing the camera. Actors will get valuable on-camera experience and will get to work with different Directors. There will be a screening of the classwork on the final class meeting August 30th and a Wrap Party. The class will be ongoing so you can attend or not depending on your schedule. For more information and/or to enroll please e-mail gchason@prodigy.net or call 512-468-8293

WORKSHOP: Price Hall is gathering the best of the best for another challenging Part 2 workshop, which will be by invitation only for 6-10 actors, taping on June 24th. To reserve a spot and more information, please email thenaturalact@gmail.com or call Terry Futschik at 281-910-0214

WORKSHOP: Now in its ninth year, Aurora Picture Show's popular summer filmmaking camps give kids the opportunity to learn about, create, and discuss film and video. Part of our Media Education initiatives, our hands-on youth camps teach narrative and experimental filmmaking techniques, with local professionals guiding participants in developing, shooting, and editing digital short films. Camps are held Aurora Picture Show (2442 Bartlett Street, 77098). All camps are from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Ages: 8-11 (12 students max enrollment per camp) Camp 1: June 19 - 23. Camp 2: June 26 - 30. Camp 4: July 17 - 21. Ages: 12-15 (12 students max enrollment per camp) Camp 3: July 10 - 14. Camp 5: July 24 - 28. Camp 6: July 31 - Aug. 4. For complete information and to register please visit http://aurorapictureshow.org/pages/summer_filmmaking_camps_120.asp

WORKSHOP: Now in its 5th year, 14 Pews Film Academy's summer documentary camp for teens makes films on Houston artists, while teaching the art of filmmaking. This summer we will be teaching several one-week filmmaking workshops, teaching the various styles of documentary filmmaking, techniques, meeting local professionals, you’ll learn all stages from pre-production, production to post-production. And we are ecstatic that the completed documentaries will have their World Premiere at the Houston Cinema Arts Festival. Camps are held at 14 Pews (800 Aurora Street, Houston, TX 77009). All camps are from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Ages: 13-19 (12 students max enrollment per camp) Camp 2: July 24 - 28. For complete information and to register please visit http://14pews.org/calendar.asp?pageid=15&calid=1565

WORKSHOP: BETA Theater is proud to announce two Level One Improv classes. BETA is the only theater in town run by film and theater professionals. This 8 week class focuses on the foundations of scenic improvisation. It's fun.  It's challenging. Students practice supporting each other with agreement, building creatively by listening for patterns, and making choices on stage with confidence. You will see improvements in your auditions and in your acting. Instructors are Hoja Lopez on Saturday afternoons and Billy Trim on Wednesday nights. DATES: Saturdays - 8 weeks, 2PM-5PM, Beginning September 10th, 2016. Wednesdays - 8 weeks, 7PM-10PM, Beginning September 14th, 2016. Register at www.betatheater.com or email info@betatheater.com

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: Jeff "Dock" Dockweiler is one of the elite acting coaches in the industry and he is currently conducting a weekly acting class in Houston. Three weekends each month, Dock flies in from Los Angeles to teach his scene study class which focuses on making you an expert in the foundation of storytelling and pushing you to maximize your skills in the audition room and on set. Dock says "my focus is to get you working and keep you working!".  There are 2 separate classes each week based on age groups. 3 Saturday classes each month: Class #1 - Morning class for actors ages 10-15 yrs old. Class #2 - Afternoon class for actors 16 yrs old and up. Location - 5322 W. Bellfort Blvd. Suite 201, Houston, Texas 77035. For more information and to register please visit https://www.coachdock.com

WORKSHOP: “Actors Helping Actors” is a talented team approach by Marilyn Swick, SAG-AFTRA actor, bringing acting workshops for all ages and levels, that includes a production team to shoot reels, auditions, shorts, and even feature films.  The adult group meets on Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 pm. The mixed group adults/children meets on Saturdays from 10:00-11:30 am. All classes are held at my office in Memorial. Please visit my IMDB page to learn more about my work  http://www.imdb.me/marilynswick or e-mail marilynswick@gmail.com to hold a spot for the next workshop, private, or audition self-tape.  Class schedules and changes are posted 48 hours prior to class in the event I am booked on set.  For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/Actors-Helping-Actors-468351116701654

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