Updated July 29, 2010  

 

 

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EXTREME MAKEOVER HOME EDITION:Is in immediate need of volunteers to help complete the home being constructed in Houston.  For more information, please go to the following websites.

http://www.hhnhomes.com/extreme  http://www.hhnhome.com/extreme  and http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=119685884745384&ref=mf

 

 

CASTING CALL:Short film “Playing Fair” by Starlight Productions, tentatively scheduled to shoot September 24-26 and October 1-3, is seeking cast.  It is a RED Camera/HD Production, low-budget pay available for lead roles, other roles are un-paid for screen credit.  Needed:”Salvatore”-Italian decent, 40’s, Tall, striking features; “Gale”-8 yrs., slender Caucasian Male, southern back-country, talkative and adventurous; “Muriel”-elderly Caucasian, Gale’s grandmother, lives in the past, back-country; Supporting roles are:teenage newspaper delivery girl, two FBI Agents, Gale’s deceased Caucasian Husband, and back-country convenience store clerk.  Casting Call is at HCC Spring Branch Campus Performing Arts Center: Saturday, August 7th 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Thursday August 12th 5 p.m. – 10 p.m., and Friday August 13th 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.  Please bring headshot/resume to the audition; a regular photograph will suffice.  For more information and questions contact us at playingfairmovie@gmail.com

 

 

CREW CALL:Low budget indie feature DOWN BY THE RIVER will be shoot in Houston the next 3 weeks.  Seeking for Non-Union crew and/or film students 17+ for class credit.  Shooting begins July 31st and will end on August 21st (tentative schedule).  All Crew Position Pay Is Deferred.  Other Compensation:Film credit, A DVD of finished film, tickets to cast/crew movie premiere (4 limit), and snacks.  Needed:Set PA’s (6), Hair and Make-Up (2), Wardrobe (2), Set-Decoration (4), Locations Scouts (2), Prop Dept. (2), Drivers (2, must be licensed to drive rental van), Animators (2, For Animation Scenes).  Executive Producers: Sean Johnson & LaMarcus Tinker, Director:William Molina & Sean Johnson, Producer: Trina Brown & William Molina.  For more information or to send resume to:  DBTR2010@yahoo.com

 

 

CASTING CALL:Undocumented Productions is currently accepting actor’s headshots/resumes for our upcoming feature “The Father, The Son” scheduled for production in Houston, Texas in the fall.  We are specifically looking for Latino actors and actresses from approximately 15 to 50 years of age.  SAG and non-SAG welcome.  Apply to casting@undocumentedproductions.com  For a film synopsis please visit http://undocumentedproductions.com/narratives.html

 

 

CASTING CALL:Looking for male actors between the ages of 25 to 40 for an independent sitcom web series called “Bob and Nick.”  Auditions will be held in July.  It’s a non-paying job that is shot on digital.  Please email or call if you are available to work in July.  We will be filming in July and August.  The website is http://www.bobandnick.webs.com  Contact Justin Raschen 713-259-9794 or Justin.raschen@gmail.com

 

 

CREW CALL:Indie feature THE PREACHER’S DAUGHTER/PK Productions is seeking crew for Non-Union, SAG/AFTRA, HD feature to be shot in Houston, TX tentative schedule is 3 weeks from September 27th to October 15th.  Crew positions needed (some paid/some non-paid): Various departmental assistants.  Producers:Jennifer Waldo and Adam Donaghey, Writer/Director: Michelle Mower.  Other/Additional Compensation:Film Credit, DVD Copy, Meals/Lodging/Transportation Provided, Meals, Snacks and Beverages.  Email your resume to filmtx1@gmail.com

 

 

CAST/CREW CALL:An Art Institute student filmmaker is seeking a child actor (5-10 years old) and a female adult (35-40 years old) for a mock commercial advertising Nutella.  Roles are Non-paid job and will be shot on digital.  Shooting will be one day, Saturday July 31st from 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m..  For more information and/or to send headshot/resume, email kcbianchi@yahoo.com

 

 

CAST/CREW CALL:For TV pilot called PUBLIC LIBRARY.  Cast Needed:African American female age 19-30 with blonde hair, office snitch.  Asian Male-20-35, wisecracking, witty, funny smart loveable racist, makes fun of every ethnicity.  Need extras of any ethnicity.  Crew Needed: PA’s, Camera operator.  All payments deferred, some of the project has been shot.  If interested, please contact me at 281-903-6687 or hicajokeproductions@gmail.com

 

 

SEEKING RESEARCHER:The Judge Alex Show, a nationally Syndicated Television Court Show on Fox TV in it’s 6th season, is hiring part time Researchers to go to local courts and gather filed but not yet heard small claims cases.  You will be communicating with production staff on a regular basis.  Interested only in those who are reliable, friendly, and self motivated, for a couple of days a week for several hours a day.  Must have a car and Internet access.  Tell me what court houses that process small claims cases you are closest to: Hedda.muskat@judgealex.com  Put in the subject line the city and state you are living in.  Hedda Muskat, Case Producer 1-877-881-5956 or http://www.judgealex.com

 

 

BENEFIT SCREENING:2010 Houston Summer Sneak Peek, screening of four new Houston-shot short films, is Thursday, August 12th at the Landmark River Oaks Theatre.  Screenings are: Midsummer by Renee Edd, Bar Room Blitz by Chuck Norfolk, Key of D by Judy Garlow, and The Usual by Chris Spisak.  Shorts are preceeded by eight local feature film trailers, including Spirit Camp, Sweatshop, Dead of Knight, Suicide notes, Open Mic, The Toy Box, Second Sunday, and Zombiefield.  Filmmakers IN ATTENDANCE with a Q & Q after.  A portion of proceeds benefit local film groups and Make-A-Wish Foundation.  Tickets at the door or online at: http://tinyurl.com/284fctc

 

 

REAL FILMS SERIES/DOCUMENTARY ALLIANCE:Presents LIVING WITH THE TRINITY documentary (55min) on Saturday July 31st at Houston Community College, Spring Branch Campus Performing Arts Theatre (1010 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N. Houston, TX  77043).  Director Rob Tranchin IN ATTENDANCE.  Living with the Trinity explores the conflict that developed in the early 1970’s over plans to transform the entire length of the Trinity River into a barge canal linking Dallas and Fort Worth to the Gulf of Mexico.  The controversy placed Texas in the national spotlight and spawned a lawsuit against a proposed dam at the mouth of the river near Houston that signaled a new era in environmental politics.  The fate of the Trinity River was ultimately decided by a vote.  Screening event is 7 p.m. -  8 pm.  Reception, 8 p.m. – 9 p.m., Screening, 9 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. with a Q & A.   For further information and cost visit http://www.realfilms.org

 

 

CASTING INDUSTRY WORKSHOP:Three time National Emmy Award winning Producer/Casting Director, Michelle Fitzgerald, teaches you how to nail the audition.  Belle Bromfield, former Talent Agent, now Talent Manager/Producer for Ronald Jordan Management in LA, tells you how to break into the industry and keep your career alive.  The one weekend workshop is at HADA http://www.hadaedu.org/  on August 7th and 8th.  Spaces are limited.  For more information and to reserve your spot, call 713-316-9800 or email info@hadaedu.org

 

 

9th ANNUAL CHICKS FLICKS FILM FESTIVAL:Hosted by Women In Film Dallas will be held on Thursday, October 14th 2010 at the Royal/Dallas Studio Movie Grill.  The festival accepts short films with running time of 30 minutes or less with Texas roots that have a female filmmaker in a key position for the short submitted.  All submissions must be postmarked by September 3rd, 2010.  For submission and other information please visit http://www.wifdallas.org/content/view/395/58/

 

 

BAYOU CITY INSPIRATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL:Will take place October 7-10, 2010 in Houston, TX.   The festival will showcase positive, educational, and inspirational film and video projects from around the world.  This spectacular multicultural 4-day event will consist of seminars, workshops, networking events, film screenings, youth spotlights, and much more.  For further information about submissions and registration, visit www.bciff.com http://www.bciff.com/   or call 1-888-819-2634 for details.

 

 

GULF COAST FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL:Is looking for new and energetic volunteers in the planning, organization and logistics of the upcoming and future festivals.  Positions are available for volunteers within the Clear Lake and surrounding areas.   Positions are on a volunteer basis, but volunteers will be compensated for their time.  The Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival has been bringing the film community alive in Houston through the annual festival, bringing to town stars such as Robert Wuhl, Jasmine Guy and Loretta Swit.   If interested in volunteering contact the festival at www.gulfcoastfilmfest.com   or 281-333-5804.

 

 

NEXT ACTOR STUDIO:Continues to conduct on-camera acting classes and voice acting classes for all ages along with Stanislavski Method Acting Workshops, Filmmaking, screenwriting and editing workshops for adults on a continuous basis.  For further information about the classes and the studio, visit http://www.nextactor.com   or contact nextactor@yahoo.com or call 713-532-2867.

 

           

FIRST THURSDAYS AT DEANS:Every month we will have a FREE screening of award-winning short film entries from the HOUSTON FILM COMMISSIONS TEXAS FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE and other short films that have played in film festivals around the country and world.  The one hour-ish screenings will begin at 8:00 p.m. at Deans Credit Clothing, 316 Main Street, between Preston and Congress.    Come see some great films that you may never get to see again or to talk film in the comfort of the hippest venue downtown.   If you can not  make it, do the right thing and tell a film making friend.  Films subject to change.   For more information call 713-437-5249 or visit www.houstonfilmcommission.com/firstthursdays

 

 

 

 


 

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