Production Date: 3/18/23
Log Line: A young woman prepares to reunite with the love of her life, but their reunion is not what it seems.
Character Breakdown:
Evie (20-30 years old) – Female, Any Ethnicity.
A young woman who is constantly trying to meet life with a positive outlook. She’s kind and outgoing, but hiding an unbearable grief. This grief proves to be too much and leads to her taking her own life.
Ella (20-30 years old) – Female, Any Ethnicity.
A busy, stressed individual. She constantly worries about her work, her rent, her friends, etc. However, with so many different worries, she tends to be distracted. It is all too easy for her to forget something or not notice something when she has a million other things pulling at her attention.
Real Estate Agent (25-50 years old) – Any Gender, Any Ethnicity
Although they do well for themselves, they do so by constantly moving and working. As far as they are concerned, time is money, and money may not buy happiness but it can certainly buy some level of security.
Audition Dates:
Saturday, February 25th, from 10am-6pm
Audition Location: UCCS El Pomar Center Room 103
Open/Closed Auditions: By Appointment only
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Short Film Casting Call
Title: Deleted Scenes
Genre: Short Film
Union Status: Non-union
Location: Denver-metro
Production Company: Angel Wing Productions
Shooting Schedule: Mid–February; flexible based on actors’ schedules. Each actor will only be called for one or two hours.
Logline: This short film explores moments from the lives of very different people on the same day, proving that everyone has a story and no one is alone.
Pay: No pay; copy and credit
Audition Information: Please email angelwingprod@gmail.com with a headshot, resume, and reel (if applicable) for self-tape instructions!
Roles:
GAIL (30s-50s, all genders & ethnicities): Serious, stoic. Gail is a Harvard admissions counselor interviewing an overly-eccentric, awkward high school senior. They lack a sense of humor and don’t create a particularly welcoming environment for students.
KATE (40s-50s, female, white): A former teacher, now a stay-at-home mom/nurse to one of her daughters, who has reached the end of her fight with terminal cancer. Kate tries her best to stay strong for her family, but it’s getting harder for her to hold on, especially as her other daughter’s coping mechanisms become more reckless and destructive.
BROOKLYN (14, female, any ethnicity): An awkward, people-pleasing freshman excited to be in the ensemble of her first high school musical. She wants everyone to like her, especially the revered senior who’s the star of the show and the coolest girl in school.
HARPER (13-16, all genders & ethnicities): Witty, blunt, and slightly rebellious. They don’t care much about school, the polar opposite of their nerdy, dramatic best friend. They see through middle-school drama and acts as the self-appointed matchmaker for their best friend.
AUSTIN (13-16, male, any ethnicity): The new kid and the most popular boy in middle school, Austin also happens to be genuinely nice. While everyone thinks he’s super cool, they are all a little intimidated by him, so he has a hard time making true friends. He has a crush on a girl who very obviously likes him back, but he’s too nervous to ask her out.
CHARLIE (7, all genders & ethnicities): A sweet, loveable first-grader who loves spending time with their older sibling and their mom. When their sibling comes to pick them up from soccer practice, they learn their mom has passed away. ***Please note, this role deals with mature themes including illness and death, but these are only referred to through euphemisms such as “at the doctor’s” and “going to Heaven.”
PAID ACTORS WANTED
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PAID ACTORS WANTED
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Main Protagonist (age 20-30) Male or Female
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We plan to film February 20th, 23rd- 25th, 2023. The job will be PAID. The film will be completed in March of 2023. We are hoping to cast a 20-30s actor with experience in non-dialogued acting as our main protagonist.
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If interested, please submit a sample 30 second monologue on the topic of greif. Do not worry about making it a cinematic masterpiece, just try to shoot with a medium shot for full details. Additional submission materials (video of prior film or acting experience) if you have them are more than welcome.
Seeking Colorado Families for New Digital Documentary Series!
Rocky Mountain PBS is seeking families for a digital YouTube docuseries about what it means to be a citizen. We will record families of 3-5 around their dinner table. Filming will take place over one afternoon/early evening beginning the week of November 7, 2022 and continuing weekly through December and early January. A stipend for dinner and a location fee will be provided. We welcome diversity and multi-generational participants, as well as groups of friends, and we embrace your definition of family.
To submit, fill out the short form at https://forms.gle/F8Z4AEUCxVjfxSQCA with a bit about you and your family, why you would be a good fit, and any pictures or video that showcases your family.
Demo Reel
Hi! I’m looking for someone who’s previously created a Demo Reel for clients before. Or anyone who has experience on making one. I will pay and I’m easy to work with as well. Communication will not be a problem either.
Vultures Casting Call
(Filming will require cast and crew to travel long distances and stay at some locations overnight.)
Title: Vultures
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Logline: A lone hunter isolated in his wood cabin searches for companionship in a post apocalyptic world dominated by nocturnal bird-like monsters called, Vultures.
Role: The Hunter (30-40)
Has lived in isolation in his wood cabin since losing his family some time prior. He is crippled by the loneliness and wants to regain some form of companionship.
Production Company: Written and Directed by: Jacob Thompson. Produced by: Tommy Kubena
Production Type: Student Film
Contact Information: TOMMY.KUBENA@UCDENVER.EDU
Run Time: Short. 15-20 minutes.
Compensation: Craft services and IMDb credit
Union Status: Non-union
Audition Information: (TBD. Will be in contact.)
Shooting Schedule: November 11th, 12th, and 13th. Possibly a 4th day.
Filming Location: Jefferson, CO.
Project Description: (Filming will require cast and crew to travel long distances and stay at some locations overnight. Actors will be compensated for gas mileage.)
Looking for male actor 25-32 for Short Film Project
This is a short (<10 minute) film. This is a dual role, a man talking to himself from the future, who has come back to convince his past self to break up with his girlfriend. Lighthearted comedy with serious undertones. Production shouldn’t take more than a couple of hours, but there will be some pre-planning (crew meetings, table reads, rehearsals). This is a first-time crew looking to dip our toes in the film-making water, and most of us will be learning as we go. Beginners and students more than welcome!
CASTING CALL FOR A STUDENT SHORT FILM
Title: Moyocoyotzin
Genre: Drama
Logline: Trying to protect her daughter from life’s struggles, a santera ends up depending on her only child for protection from domestic abuse.
Roles:
Regla: (Hispanic/Latinx, 30-40 years old) Nurturing, protective, hard working, and spiritual. She is the mother of Maria and married to Eduardo.
Maria: (Hispanic/Latinx, 12-15 years old) Strong, defensive, caring, and brave. She is a first generation Cuban-American who lives with her mom and step dad.
Young Maria: (Hispanic/Latinx, 5-8 years old) Curious, attentive, and adventurous. She only ever wants to be alongside her mother and is curious about the world around her.
Lupe: (Hispanic/Latinx, 30-40 years old) Wise, experienced, attentive, and empathetic. A local curandera who provides spiritual guidance for others.
Eduardo: (Hispanic/Latinx, 40-50 years old) Stubborn, angry, hard working, and impatient. He struggles with alcoholism and does not like feeling belittled by others, especially his wife.
Production Company: CU Denver Film and Television
Production Type: Student Film
Contact Information: madjelyn.dejesus@ucdenver.edu
Run Time: 10 mins
Compensation: Unpaid, credits and meals provided
Union Status: Non-union
Audition Information:
Monday and Wednesday (09/26) – (09/28) 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm at CU Denver campus or option to attend via Zoom
Shooting Schedule:
November 4 – 6 All Day
Filming Location: Various locations around Denver and Littleon, CO.
Vultures Casting Call
(Filming will require cast and crew to travel long distances and possibly stay at some locations overnight.)
Title: Vultures
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Logline: A lone hunter isolated in his wood cabin searches for companionship in a post apocalyptic world dominated by nocturnal bird-like monsters called, Vultures.
Role: The Hunter (30-40)
Has lived in isolation in his wood cabin since losing his family some time prior. He is crippled by the loneliness and his faith in God is what keeps him going. He wants to regain some form of companionship.
Role: The Woman (20-28)
A survivor from parts unknown after the same goal as The Hunter. She has been less fortunate and has to spend most of her time moving from location to location. Unfortunate and tense circumstances bring her and The Hunter together. (Character is being carried and dragged at many points during the script. There is also a scene in which she is being given chest compressions.)
Role: The Bandit (20-25)
A young man doing whatever he can to survive with as little repercussions as possible. He is willing to kill if necessary, but just the thought terrifies him and sickens him to his core.
Role: Dead Disemboweled Man
Role: Vulture
A voracious creature of the night.
Production Company: Written and Directed by: Jacob Thompson. Produced by: Tommy Kubena
Production Type: Student Film
Contact Information: TOMMY.KUBENA@UCDENVER.EDU
Run Time: Short. 15-20 minutes.
Compensation: Craft services and IMDb credit
Union Status: Non-union
Audition Information: (TBD. Will be in contact.)
Shooting Schedule: November 11th, 12th, and 13th. Possibly a 4th day.
Filming Location: TBD, but could be up to 2+ hours away
Project Description: (Filming will require cast and crew to travel long distances and possibly stay at some locations overnight.)
Casting/Crew Call for Short Horror Film “Bad Dreams”
FILMING
October 2, 2022, 9PM – 4AM (or earlier)
LOCATION
Littleton, CO
SYNOPSIS
A girl home alone receives a phone call from a friend who recounts a nightmare.
ACTORS NEEDED
2 female teenage-looking or young adult roles:
HALEY (17)
– Main character
WHITNEY (17)
– Haley’s best friend
– Off screen character, only her voice is heard from the phone the entire film
CREW NEEDED
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/SCRIPT SUPERVISOR
– Must be comfortable using an iPad or have their own tablet/computer
DP/CAMERA OPERATOR
– Please send a demo reel of your work
BOOM OPERATOR/SOUND RECORDER
– Prior experience preferred but not required
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT(S)
Golden, CO Still Photoshoot
Looking for a Production Assistant for August 10, 7:00am-12:00pm (5 hours). Pays $250. Also need children 5-12 years old for 2.5 hours of paid playtime on a new playground in Golden.
Searching for Crew – Feature film (August)
Family/Drama feature film shooting in Berthoud, CO August 15-30th.
Synopsis:
This timeless coming-of-age story is about a young man that dreams of becoming a professional baseball player. From his humble beginnings, being raised on a farm, the hero’s journey transports the audience through his trials and tribulations that propels him into an inner world where he can claim victory over his most notorious enemy.
CREW POSITIONS:
Line Producer
Production PA
Costume PA
pay, copy, meal, IMDB credit
Also, seeking PAs and Grips looking for experience.
Email film resume to Producer Michelle Opitz at mopitzproducer@gmail.com
Allegory of the Gnome Casting & Crew Call
Hello everyone! My name is Ang, I’m a fresh graduate from SCAD Savannah and I’m shooting my first film out of college in Leadville this August! This project is an experimental thriller short that will be mixing live action with 2D and stop motion animation. The logline of the film is Tobey and Sam take their friend Nicki on a nature hike to get her out of her rut of a routine. However, the twists and turns of the forest lead the girls astray. They reconvene in the heart of the woods and discover an ancient entity seeking to retake its land.
We are currently casting for our principal cast and are looking for a costume designer and a HMU artist. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
CASTING CALL FOR LEAD IN DIGITAL SHORT
HUMOROUS DIGITAL SHORT
About 2 minutes. Think: blend between SNL’s digital shorts and mock commercial.
ROLE:
Sensei Gary
MALE, 40s, (open to late 30s or early 50s)
Looking for someone that looks like they currently (or formerly) were into weight-lifting. Don’t necessarily have to be ripped (on the heavy side is fine too), but must be somewhat muscular.
Comedy, improv, or comedic video experience a huge plus.
Sensei Gary is an overly aggro, gruff, dojo owner that owns a very “unusual” type of dojo.
Shoot each day will be about 3 hours. In addition to Pay Rate, food will be provided, and we like to have a lot of fun on set.
If interested, please send experience and headshot or reel to briangolam@gmail.com with the subject line: SENSEI GARY
All call-backs will receive a script.
CASTING FOR LOCAL TV COMMERCIAL
COMPENSATION: $100/hr non-union
ROLE:
FEMALE CITIZEN – 30-60 year old female. Character is kind and approachable.
CONTACT: njossendal@nexstar.tv (please send headshots/reel with subject line “Promo Actors”)
SHOOT: 1 hour on Tuesday June 21st
Casting Call for Lead in Independent Feature Film
UNTITLED FAMILY/DRAMA FEATURE FILM
Logline: An anxious teenager struggles with her insecure stepfather on a rainy Rocky Mountain camping trip where heart-to-heart revelations are interrupted by curious grizzly bears.
Roles:
KEITH (40 – 50) – Leading Role – A competent camper but an insecure step-father, Keith is a sentimental man but struggles to convey his feelings to others. He is healthy and in good shape, but is noticing that he can’t move around at high altitude like he could in his youth. He prefers to stay optimistic and idealistic, even if it comes at an expense, but struggles to hide how tired life has made him.
Theatre performance experience is preferred (but not required).
Please submit headshots & resumes with a self chosen, taped monologue OR Acting Reel. All call-backs will receive sides upon consideration. Please send all submissions to ARWorkscasting@gmail.com
Seeking Extras for short commercial shoot
SEEKING COUPLE FOR A SHOOT AT THE BROADMOOR ON MONDAY THE 21ST AROUND 6AM.
Date: Monday, March 21st around 6am
Location: Golden Bee gastropub at The Broadmoor: 1 Lake Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906
Company: Windstar Studios http://windstarstudios.com/
Rate: $250 for couple for day, $125/individual
Windstar Studios is looking for a couple to act as extras for a quick shoot in the early morning on Monday the 21st at the Golden Bee Pub at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. We will wrap around 10:30am.
This will be a quick and easy shoot; we just need two people who are willing to bring themselves to set, and who are willing to work in the early morning. Actors should be clean cut with nice attire. The two actors can be a real couple, or two friends.
If interested, please send your information and headshots to jensina@windstarstudios.com
ANOTHER DAY CASTING CALL
Casting Call for Student Film
Production Title: Another Day (Working Title)
Logline: A man goes about his daily routine completely desensitized to the rampant crime going on around him.
Production Company: CU Denver Film Department
Genre: Dark comedy
Run Time: Short Film. 2-4 minutes.
Characters:
RANDALL (male, 20’s or 30’s)- Randall is a product of his enviornment and has grown a bit too accustomed to it. He’s an average joe just navigating his way through life like everyone else and can’t really be bothered despite living in arguably one of the most crime ridden neighborhoods in the country.
HOMELESS MAN (male, 20’s or 30’s) – Frequently hangs out outside Randall’s apartment complex. Is seen as nothing more than a minor inconvenience, but winds up impacting Randall’s life in a way that he didn’t anticipate.
Extras (each only needed for one day of filming):
-Randall’s Neighbor (04-03)
-Gang Member (04-02)
-Gang Member’s Victim (04-02)
-Purse snatcher (04-02)
-Woman Who Gets Purse Stolen (04-02)
-Mugger (04-02)
Contact: If interested, please email jakebt1998@msn.com for details. Write with subject: Another Day Casting
Auditions: Self tapes only. A monologue of your choice and/ or a demo reel if you have one.
Compensation: Unpaid, but food and credit.
Union Status: Non-union
Shooting Schedule: Saturday, April 2nd (All day, specific time TBD) and Sunday, April 3rd (All day, specific time TBD)
Filming Location: Lakewood, CO. (Interior and Exterior)
COVID-19: Crew masked, cast masked until filming, social distancing, clean hands, covid precautions.
Casting Call for Denver Short Film, HAROLD
Project Description: HAROLD serves as both a stand-alone short film, as well as a proof of concept for a feature film. The feature screenplay titled GIVING UP THE GHOST has received several awards, including being on the short list at the Frontières International Co-Production market in Montreal. Our goal is to submit this film on the festival circuit and use it as a tool to raise financing for the feature.
Synopsis for Harold: Parents-to-be Scott and Arianna don’t quite see eye to eye on a few things, particularly that Scott’s best friend, Harold, lives in their basement. And the fact that Harold happens to be a ghost.
Casting for the following Roles:
ARIANNA (female, late 20’s – 40ish): On the cusp of completing her Ph.D, Arianna is pleasantly surprised to discover she’s pregnant. She attempts to balance Scott’s friendship with Harold and her own trepidation around raising a child with a ghost in the house.
SCOTT (male, late 20’s – 40ish): After losing his mother and moving back into his childhood home, Scott is thrilled to reconnect with Harold, especially as he faces change ahead with a baby on the way.
We will be hosting virtual/video auditions. Please email for details, including the sides.
Production Details:
Shooting Days: April 22-24, 2022 (the role of Arianna may only be necessary for 1 day)
Shooting Location: Denver, CO
Compensation: $206/day
(Note: this is a non-union shoot, but this is based off the SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget rate)
Other: We like to create a fun, inclusive atmosphere on set where you feel supported as a human and as an artist. We won’t push for excessive hours. We aim for 8 hour days, but won’t go over 10.
About Us: Suburban Ghost is a Denver-based independent film production company focused on creating unique genre films. Fueled by a DIY-philosophy and low-budget sensibilities, Suburban Ghost utilizes genre to explore meaningful and relatable stories. Our work has been seen at popular genre festivals including Fantastic Fest, Fantasia International Film Festival, Telluride Horror Show, Anomaly Film Fest, Nightstream, and more.
Registration / Submissions For UTR Films New Full Feature Faith-Based Thriller LAMININ, Are Officially Open
Registration / Submissions For UTR Films New Full Feature Faith-Based Thriller LAMININ, Are Officially Open
Visit www.uponthisrockfilms.com/lamininccl to Submit for a particular role (cast), position (crew), offering your location (film location), offering your Jeep (diamanda’s motor pool), or you just want to be an extra. PASS THIS ALONG
LAMININ SYNOPSYS:
One ancient coded tablet holding God’s fingerprint allowing unlimited power to one who possesses this tablet by breaking the code. Ruthless wealthy killers searching for a teen who has the tablet and they’ll destroy anyone who gets in their way. A Church Pastor educated in ancient artifacts of God, selflessly puts his own life in danger by hiding the teen at his own ranch, protecting God’s tablet, and praying he’ll still be able to share the gospel with the killers knowing Jesus’ message of salvation still needs to be preached, even if it means costing him his own
UTR FILMS PURPOSE:
Upon This Rock Films is a multi award winning Faith Based / Family Friendly film production company which was founded in 2013 by its multi award winning President, & CEO, Owen Hisle. Upon This Rock Films is located in beautiful Aurora Colorado. Our goal is to make professional high quality Faith Based / Family Friendly movies that yes – are Faith Based – however, we welcome all cast and crew regardless if their Faith Based or not. UTR Films film projects are about taking risks, challenges, chances, by pushing the envelope in creating films with a genuine risk taking real-life approach {more real life bad, and ugly}, (not just the good and different), with a get-in-your-face real life Jesus message however, also making sure we maintain that audience entertainment value
UTR FILMS DOES-NOT REQUIRE:
Although we encourage other followers / believers in Jesus, within the film industry (cast & crew) to be part of UTR Films, we also encourage non-believers within the film industry (cast & crew) to be part of UTR Films as well. No one will be asked to – become a believer, leave their current church, join any other church, or get ear pounded with judgmental words that their doomed to hell in order to be part of this exciting adventure and ministry. UTR Films will always pray over each and every script, film location, film set, cast, crew, extra, helper, etc (no one likes to be preached to, preached at however, most people welcome others to pray over them)
Covid19 Safe Sets International
*{C19SSI is for the film industry world wide – Hollywood and Indie}
*{UTRF will comply with C19SSI at all film locations}
Searching for Crew and Cast for Feature film (June/July 2022)
We are an independent production company filming a feature film out in Berthoud, CO this summer. We are looking to hire crew and cast.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
–Positions are paid
–Copy, Meal, IMDB Credit
–This feature film will be shooting in Berthoud, Colorado June 13-July 2nd 2022
‘Finding the Zone’ SYNOPSIS:
This timeless coming of age story is about a young man that dreams of becoming a professional baseball player. From his humble beginnings, being raised on a farm, the hero’s journey transports the audience through his trials and tribulations that propels him into an inner world where he can claim victory over his most notorious enemy.
CREW POSITIONS:
Line Producer —— 18 days + 1 week prep ($250 per day)
1st AD —————– 18 days + 1 week prep ($200 per day)
1st AC —————– 18 days + 1 day prep ($200 per day) *Arri Mini LF or RED Dragon experience.
Key Grip ————– 18 days ($150 per day)
Gaffer —————– 18 days ($150 per day)
Sound Mixer/Boom Operator —————– 18 days ($150 per day) *equipment provided
Makeup/Hair (with Kit) ————————— 18 days ($150 per day) *plus kit fee
Steadicam Operator with Gear —————- 1 day rate negotiable
PAID CAST ROLES AVAILABLE ($150 per day):
1) Frank Williams, (22-32)
2) Coach Carl (40-50)
3) Tommy the diner owner (60s)
4) Haley – game announcer (20s, female)
6) Adam – equipment manager (20s)
Email film resume to Producer Michelle Opitz at mopitz@gmail.com
Actors, please send a headshot, reel/resume.
CASTING OF ACTORS FOR FEATURE FILM ” THE DILEMMA “
For a feature film ‘THE DILEMMA’ to be made by a group of young directors for Amazon Prime Video
we are looking for :
BRAHAM 30-35 years old: Hyper active, courageous, determined, feisty, strategist and gentleman
TANIA 25-30 years old: Heiress, beautiful and charming, dedicated to work, passionate about business, she masters the art of communication
PASCO 30-35 years old: Giant, obnoxious gangster, impulsive, moronic, bloodthirsty.
Availability: April-MAY
Paid work
Travel and accommodation for the actors are taken care of
To be sent:
– recent portrait and full-length photos
– Please attach your CV and demo tape if you have
URGENT “Smile Town” Casting Film Crews
Logline:
James and Joey, with perfect standard smiles, are the Honored Smile Couple in Smile Town, where worships the perfect smile. However, Joey died for a mysterious reason. James (mid-20s) goes to his girlfriend Joey’s funeral, where he first notices some changes in his smile and meets Doctor Paul.
In search of:
1. DP
2. Camera Operator
3. Sound mixer
4. Production designer
5. Special FX Makeup
6. Script supervisor/continuity
PA needed for feature film
Seeking PA Intern for feature film scheduled to shoot June 13 – July 2.
Preferably someone who wants experience working with seasoned crew. Must have a positive, helpful attitude and be able to work with others cooperatively.
“Spirit Day” Short Film Casting Call PAID
Casting, “Spirit Day,” a queer, coming-of-age, short film. SYNOPSIS: “Spirit Day” follows Frankie, a lonely middle-schooler, as they pick a costume for their school’s upcoming spirit day with the help of their imaginary friend Mac. However, choosing an outfit proves more complicated than expected, prompting questions of presentation and identity.
ROLE: Mac: Frankie’s adult, imaginary friend.
Age: hoping to cast anyone from mid to late 20s to late thirties. (approximate age range: 24-38)
Gender: any gender identities
*Must be able to play an absurdist, flamboyant character
PAY:
hourly Colorado minimum wage plus a $150 bonus upon completion of the shoot
LOCATION & DATES:
Colorado Springs, February 17th-20th, 7-8 hr shoot days
we will hold two rehearsals, each 2-3 hrs. One the week of January 24th-28th and the second the week of January 31st-February 4th.
please email spiritdayshortfilm@gmail.com with a headshot and reel (if you have one) to schedule an audition time. They will be held during the week of January 24th-28th.