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Casting Calls: September 2013

Crew calls, casting calls and creative jobs

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Casting Calls for Warner Bros. Pictures feature film ‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.’ in London

 “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” is based upon the TV series that ran from 1964-68.
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Skyline Films and Wigram Productions in association with SKA Films and Davis Entertainment are now in production on the Warner Bros. Pictures spy-fi feature film “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”, and the extras castingdirectors are hiring people for general extras and featured background actors. A casting call has gone out for people who have pre-1965 era automobiles to appear in the film with their car, for a memorable and iconic scene involving Grand Prix racing. The film is based on the 1960’s NBC television series of the same name. Principal photography will take place in England, as well as Rome and Naples in Italy.

“The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” centers on a two-man troubleshooting team working for the secret international espionage and law-enforcement agency U.N.C.L.E. (United Network Command for Law and Enforcement): American CIA agent Napoleon Solo, and Russian KGB agent Illya Kuryakin. Teen Choice Awards winner Henry Cavill is playing the role of Napoleon Solo, while two-time Screen Actors Guild Awards nominee Armie Hammer plays Illya Kuryakin. Other cast members include BAFTA Awards nominee Alicia Vikander, Golden Globe Award winner Hugh Grant, Primetime Emmy Award nominee Jared Harris, and rising star Elizabeth Debicki.

BAFTA Awards nominee Guy Ritchie is directing “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” from a screenplay that he wrote with his production partner Lionel Wigram, who is a former Warner Bros. executive. This is the first film produced by Ritchie/Wigram Productions under a first look deal with Warner Bros. Pictures. Also producing is BAFTA Awards nominee Steve Clark-Hall of Skyline Films, Black Reel Awards nominee John Davis of Davis Entertainment, and former Paramount Pictures exec Jeff Kleeman. Warner Bros. will handle domestic and international distribution.

“The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” Casting Call Details

The extras casting company for the Warner Bros. Pictures feature film “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” is seeking people who are located near London that have 1965 and earlier European cars that are in nice condition. This is for the owners and their cars to appear in the film as fully paid background actors in a memorable and iconic scene in the film. Filming will take place at Goodwood Motor Circuit for four days beginning October 16, 2013. You MUST be available all four days. The pay is £200 per day.

To be considered, submit a photo of you (and your wife/girlfriend) and a separate photo of your car, along with your location, all contact information including email and phone, your measurements, and your NI number.

Email to the following:

[email protected]

Put GOODWOOD in the subject line of your email.

All talent must be legally eligible to work in London and in the United Kingdom.

London:

“The Man from UNCLE”
2020 Casting
2020 Hopgood Street
Shepherds Bush
London
UK

Extras Registration Form
http://www.actorsresourceguides.com/uploads/8/5/8/3/85838/application.pdf

Email the registration form to [email protected]

Casting Calls: ‘LEGACY’

LEGACY is a Universal Pictures feature film that are currently looking for a variety of people to be extras in the film, extras pay meets equity requirements. If you’re just getting started in acting and are interested getting some on set experience in extra work, then this could be for you.

Extra requirements:

– Must be based in London
– Aged between 17 – 25
– Available between September 23rd and 13th October

To submit please email a (preferably full-length) photo of yourself in clubbing/dressed to impress gear, as well as your contact details to: [email protected]

Casting Calls: ‘Reply to All’

An over-worked, over-tired and over-emotional bride-to-be fires off a confidential wedding plan email on the eve of her big day, slating her future mother-in-law’s gaudy outfit and unfortunate nose. One problem: she mistakenly hit ‘Reply To All’, copying in the entire wedding party. With the clock ticking, she takes extreme measures to prevent the old bird from reading the mail and ruining the happiest day of her life…

Shoot Date: 9th Nov 2013 – 10th Nov 2013
Shooting: London
Production Company: CARAMIE PRODUCTIONS
Genre: Comedy
Form: Short

Apply via: https://www.facebook.com/CaramieProductionsLtd

 

Casting Call: Becki

Vivacious girl next door-turned-bridezilla. Daddy’s little princess, but nobody’s fool, she has her perfect future all mapped-out and will reveal her claws to defend it from any threat.

Pay: £200 p/day (9 hours)

 

Voiceover Artist: Male

Tim (age: 30s) Chilled-out rugger boy and groom-to-be. M&S wool-blend suit by day, polo shirt and chinos at all other times. Always game for a laugh (if slightly slow on the uptake), he hasn’t missed a Sunday pub lunch in seven years. Best Man (age: 30s) Alpha male shagger, piss-taker and beer-monster incarnate. Lock up your bridesmaids!

Pay: £100 for half day

 

Voiceover Artist: Female

Ivy (age: 60s) The ultimate Dragon-In-Law: snooty matriarch for whom no young girl could ever be good enough to marry her darling Timothy

Pay: £100 for half day

 

Voiceover Artist: Female

Bridesmaids x2 ( ages: 25-35) Kind, considerate and cooing – an emotional balm for our embattled bride, but short on practical solutions

Pay: £100 for half day

 

Voiceover Artist: Male

Rudolfo (age: 35-45) – AUstrian accent Butch Austrian florist with an impeccable, if insincere, line in female flattery. Auto-Reply Character Annoying computer-generated sprite who appears whenever Becki’s emails bounce

Pay: £100 for half day

Casting Call: CBBC

Jane Anderson Casting are looking for a young male actor to play a guest role on a new CBBC show, pay meets equity requirements.

Actor details:
– Male
– Playing age: 12
– Ethnicity: Japanese

To audition please email submissions to: [email protected] with a headshot and CV. You can find out more on Jane Anderson on bit.ly/1fVs2BR.

Casting Call: Music Video

Narrative Short music video directed my multi MVA award winning director and production company.

Shoot Date: 30th Sep 2013 – 30th Sep 2013
Shooting: London
Production Company: STK FILMS
Genre: Music Video
Form: Short

Pay: £150
Apply: [email protected]

Casting Call: Female News Anchor
Broken news reporter gains a new lease of life in this narrative short / music video for a popular indie band
Age: 45-55

Casting Call: Male News Anchor
Broken news reporter gains a new lease of life in this narrative short / music video for a popular indie band.
Age: 50-60

Media Jobs: Research and Information Administrator for the British Film Commission

The British Film Commission are hiring a Research & Information Administrator.

Based at Film London, the British Film Commission (BFC) is the British Government’s national organisation responsible for maximising feature film and television inward investment in the UK.

The Research & Information Administrator will be a key member of the BFC team providing support for all areas of work. They will report to the Senior Production Executive and will work closely with the Production Support Officer, the Film Promotion team and the Information & Monitoring Manager.

Closing date for applications: Monday 23rd September 2013, 12pm Date for interviews: Friday 4th October 2013 Salary: £23,000 – 26,000. Find out more on:ow.ly/oJheC.

Media Jobs: Marketing Assistant for Show and Tell

Show & Tell are looking for a young, enthusiastic individual to join their team. 

Responsibilities include: 

  • Liaising with national venues to help promote a wide range of touring shows and projects to audiences
  • Overseeing the design, print and distribution of promotional materials
  • Devising and leading on marketing campaigns
  • Maintaining and updating the website and social media outputs

This role would best suit someone who is enthusiastic, has good communication skills and is willing to learn.

Website: www.showandtelluk.com
Closing date for applications is Monday 30th September 2013
For more information on this vacancy click here

Media Jobs: Digital Marketing Assistant for Bach Track

Bachtrack are looking for a Digital Marketing Assistant to join their team. 

Responsibilities include: 

  • Marketing content using Twitter and Facebook
  • Inputting information, creating and sending sales quotes
  • Finding potential dance reviewers around the world
  • Curating front pages, coming up with interesting article ideas

This role would best suit someone who is well-organised, efficient and accurate as well as interested in online advertising and publishing.

Website: www.bachtrack.com
Closing date for applications is Friday 20th September 2013
For more information on this vacancy click here

Media Jobs: Campaign Marketing Assistant for Comic Relief

Comic Relief have a fantastic opportunity to join the Campaign Marketing team.

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide support for the project-management and production of marketing materials for campaigns
  • Take the lead on compiling and maintaining regular marketing activity performance reports
  • Gain permission for, collect, and record fundraiser stories from key audiences that will inspire and motivate future fundraisers
  • Be the initial point of contact for enquires about messaging and campaign brand issues

This role would best suit someone who has strong time management skills, experience of diary co-ordination and excellent attention to detail.

Website: www.comicrelief.com
Closing date for applications is Sunday 15th September 2013
For more information on this vacancy click here

Media Jobs: Marketing and Events Internship with Cockpit Arts

Cockpit Arts is seeking a Marketing & Events Intern to join their team.

Responsibilities include:

  • Supporting the delivery for Cockpit Arts’ renowned Open Studios events
  • Press & PR campaigns
  • Brand Management
  • Online marketing and social media management

This role would best suit someone who has excellent organisational skills, can communication online in an effective and engaging way and is a team player.

Website: www.cockpitarts.com
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 18th September 2013 
For more information on this vacancy click here

Creative Jobs: Illustrator for Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters are looking for an inspirational Illustrator.

Responsibilities include:

  • Strong skill set of typography, colour and layout and illustration
  • Design and create cohesive visual strategy and look for the websites and digital assets
  • Support the brand team to deliver all digital marketing, visual activities and promotions
  • Stay ahead of trends and new ideas and interpret those into fantastic creative

This role would best suit someone who has a keen eye for design, is pro-active with an ability to show initiative and generate ideas and has experience using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Website: www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 1st October 2013 
For more information on this vacancy click here

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