ABC's Opportunity Knocks with Ashton Kutcher

Boston Casting is seeking a studio audience to work for free on ABC's new Hit Reality Show, Opportunity Knocks, from executive producer Ashton Kutcher.

You must be non-union and age 18 or older.

Opportunity Knocks is a game show for families who win flashy prizes and lots of money! The studio set will be the contestants' house.

Job shoots Sat. 9/20/08 in Salem, MA.

Audience members will meet at 6PM in a parking lot nearby, then be shuttled to the set. The TV show will shoot from 7PM to 11PM. You may be on your feet for most of the show.

As with most studio audiences, there is no pay involved, although you can legitimately put it on your resume.

If you are interested and available, sign up online. Go to bostoncasting.com click on talent login, and sign up. If you don't have an account, you can sign up for one for free by going to bostoncasting.com and clicking on talent application, and filling out a form.

If chosen, Boston Casting will be in touch with you on Thursday. They have 57 slots open. Slots will go first come first serve.

Casting Rowers and Scullers

Boston Casting is seeking Experienced Rowers and Scullers for a feature film to be shot Sept. 25, 26 and 27th on the Charles River (you will be needed one of those days).

You must have your our boat, or access to one.

If available and interested, email a photo (preferably with your boat), and a brief bio w/rowing experience, to ashley@bostoncasting.com.

ABC News seeking MA Moms for Sarah Palin Story

ABC News' Good Morning America is seeking MA moms to interview for their responses to their Sarah Palin interview. The interview will be held in Stockbridge, MA, but is open to women (preferably moms) from anywhere in the state. Here's the notice:

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Looking for Women in Western Massachusetts to talk about Palin (Stockbridge, MA)

ABC News is looking for women in Stockbridge (group should be mostly moms) to sit down with Kate Snow of ABC News this Sunday to talk about Sarah Palin.

Charles Gibson is in Alaska now, about to do the first sit down interview with the Republican Vice Presidential nominee.

They need a diverse group of women to sit down with Kate to discuss what they heard.

Are you or someone you know interested and available to do this Sunday afternoon?

If interested, email me gitika.ahuja@abc.com at ABC.

African American Barber for Commercial

Boston Casting is seeking a non-union, African American Barber for a TV commercial.

The job shoots on Sunday, 9/14/08, and pays $50.00.

Please email a photo ASAP to angela@bostoncasting.com.

Casting Rastafarian for The Brotherhood

LDI Casting is seeking a male, 25- 35-years old, to portray a Rastafarian store owner in Showtime's Brotherhood.

Auditions will be held Wednesday, September 10, 2008, in Providence, RI.

This will likely be a 1 or 2 day shoot.

The exact day of filming is not scheduled. The entire episode films in Providence from 9/15/08 through 9/24/08.

Send your headshot and resume to ldicasting@cox.net.

You will be contacted directly if we LDI can book an audition for you.

Looking for Real Doctors

Boston Casting is seeking real, non-union doctors, ages 30 to 50, for a video for a medical website.

The job will soot in early October.

The doctor will need to moderate a panel discussion with talking points, and will have a prompter on-set. The doctor will have to be quick on his/her feet.

If you a doctor who is outgoing and a great public speaker, have them email angela@bostoncasting.com.

Women with Authentic British Accents

Boston Casting is seeking female actresses, ages 30 to 50, with authentic British accents, for an Industrial.

Open to union and nonunion.

Teleprompter experience a plus.

Job shoots week of Sept. 15th.

Email a headshot and resume to angela@bostoncasting.com.

Rush Call Cars Today!

Boston Casting is seeking older, less than perfect cars for Edge Of Darkness shooting today in South Boston.

The older, rustier, and beat-up the better (as long as it runs and can be driven safely).

If chosen, you must be able to be in South Boston with your vehicle by 12:30PM.

Submissions with pictures will be selected first. Submit to greg@bostoncasting.com.

Do not submit if you or your vehicle are not available immediately for work in South Boston.

BMX Teens for Edge of Darkness

Boston Casting is seeking teens who are experienced BMX riders for the movie, Edge of Darkness, starring Mel Gibson. They need riders for the background of a shot at the beach.

You must be a skilled BMX rider with your own bike to be considered. The scene will likely be shot Friday, September 19th.

If you would like to be considered, email at edge.bostoncasting@gmail.com.

YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR FULL NAME, PHONE NUMBER, AND A PHOTOGRAPH.
Emails lacking a phone number or photograph will not be considered.

Industrial Audition

Boston Casting is looking to cast the following roles for an industrial video:

Black Female- Mid 30's to early 40's who can do a slight Caribbean Island accent. Union or non-union. Must have acting experience to be considered.

Dominican Republic Black Male in his 50's. Must be able to speak as if limited with English. Union or non-union. Must have acting experience to be considered.

East Indian Male in his 30's who has an ability to do an accent. Union or non-union. Must have acting experience to be considered.

Latino Young Male who looks 16 years old. Union or non-union. Must have acting experience to be considered.

The audition is on Tuesday, September 9th.

To be considered for one of the roles, please e-mail a photo, resume and contact information to
julie@bostoncasting.com. Boston Casting will contact you if they would like to schedule an audition.

African-American Stand-In for "Edge of Darkness"

Boston Casting is looking for a stand-in for the film Edge of Darkness. They need an African-American male, exactly 5' 10", and approximately 180 lbs.

You must have a flexible schedule to work multiple days over the coming week

To be considered, email edge.bostoncasting@gmail.com. Include a photo, phone number, and your acting resume.

A go-see will scheduled for this afternoon, Wednesday, with the Assistant Director. You must be available today.

Caucasian Stand-In for "Edge of Darkness"

Boston Casting is looking for a stand-in for the film Edge of Darkness. They need a caucasian male, exactly 6' 4", with a medium to large build.

You must be able to attend a go-see this afternoon. You must have a very flexible schedule and be available to work many days over the coming months, on all days of shooting. If your schedule is not open, do not apply.

If you would like to be considered, email edge.bostoncasting@gmail.com.

NFL Trainers Needed

Boston Casting is seeking NFL Trainers to work on an Visa Card TV commercial in the role of...football athletic trainers.

Filming will take place on the evening of Thursday, August 21st. Email angela@bostoncasting.com to be considered.

Casting African-American Boys

Boston Casting is seeking husky to obese African American boys ages 12-16 for a basketball scene in the feature film Edge of Darkness. Filming is scheduled for the week of September 1st (most likely Thurs. 9/4 & Fri. 9/5).

To be considered, email a photo (smaller than 1M) and your contact information to greg@bostoncasting.com.

Father and Son Swimmers

Boston Casting is seeking real-life fathers and their sons who can swim. This is for a major hotel print campaign.

The father needs to be approximately 40 years old and the son 6 to 8. Both need to be physically fit swimmers who are comfotable in the water. The shoot will be done underwater in a pool.

Audition dates are Thursday, August 21st and Friday, August 22nd. The shoot date is daytime, September 11, 2008. Both father and son must audition in swim suit.

To be considered for an audition, e-mail photo (smaller than than 1MB) showing father and son together, along with your contact information, to Julie@bostoncasting.com by Wednesday, August 20. Boston Casting will contact you if you are selected for an audition.

Casting Sword Swallower Etc.

Boston Casting is looking for a fantastic feat...something to hold the room spellbound.

A sword swallower or a fire eater...something to make amaze kids.

This is for a job on August 21st.

Email your picture and bio to angela@bostoncasting.com.

Vehicles Needed in "Edge of Darkness"

Boston Casting is seeking vehicles to use in the upcoming film Edge Of Darkness.

Please make sure you can meet these requirements before submitting:
Production will be renting your vehicle Friday, August 15th through Monday, August 25th, with the possibility of extending to Wednesday, August 27th, as well additional days during the 3rd or 4th week of October. If your vehicle is chosen, you must drop it off this afternoon in Chelsea.

After dropping your vehicle off at the stage in Chelsea, you will have no access to your vehicle and no access to the set until the crew is done with yor vehicle, up to 13 days from now. There will not be exceptions.

Pay for vehicles is $130 per day. You will be compensated for up to 13 days in August.

If interested and able to meet these requirements, submit a current photo of your vehicle, include the make, model and color, as well as your name and contact information, to edge.vehicles@gmail.com.

Casting Justin Timberlake TV Show

The producers of American Idol are teaming with Executive Producer JustinTimberlake on a movie-like reality show to premiere in fall 2008.

Casting calls will take place in the Boston area. They are searching for outrageous, athletic, and adventurous contestants.

The Phone takes viewers on a wild, cinematic 'run for your money' ride as contestants go on a no-holds-barred race against time. Reminiscent of films like Bourne Identity and The Game, two contestants will join forces and hit the ground running for their chance to win a huge cash prize!"

Open Call Info
Saturday, August 16th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hard Rock Cafe Boston
22 Clinton Street
Boston, MA 02109
thephonecastingboston@gmail.com

You must:

be 18-years old or older.
bring a recent photo.
include your name and contact information.
inlude a brief paragraph describing your personality, athleticism, and competitive nature.

Jack Russell Terrier needed for "Edge Of Darkness"

Boston Casting is seeking a brown Jack Russell Terrier for the upcoming feature Edge Of Darkness starring Mel Gibson.

They are looking for a well behaved dog that doesn't necessarily need to have previous on camera experience but that would be able to bark on command.

Please submit for consideration only if you have a brown Jack Russell terrier. Send a picture of your dog with your name and contact info to: edge.dogs@gmail.com.

Football Referees for VISA Ad

Boston Casting is seeking football referees for a Visa Card commercial.

You must have actual football refereeing experience. Those selected will be refereeing football in this commercial.

To be considered, email with the subject line "FOOTBALL REFEREE" to angela@bostoncasting.com and include your name, football refereeing expeUnionrience, and a photo.

Football Players for VISA Ad

Boston Casting is seeking real football players -- men, ages 22 to 35 -- for a Visa Card commercial.

You must be super physically fit, with an NFL-type body build and colege ball experience. They particularly want players just out of college who didn't turn pro. Those selected will be playing footbal in this commercial.

To be considered, email with the subject line "FOOTBALL" to angela@bostoncasting.com and include your name, football experience, and a photo smaller than 1 MB.

Football Fan Families for VISA Ad

Boston Casting is seeking generations of Patriots fans -- families of 3 or 4 generations together -- for a Visa Card commercial.

To be considered, send an email with the subject line "PATS FAMILY" to angela@bostoncasting.com and include your name and a family photo showing everyone together in the same photo (in Pats garb would be great)!

Woman Driving Prius for "Edge of Darkness"

Boston Casting is seeking a woman in her late thirties through early fifties, who own a Toyota Prius, to work as a Background Performer in the Mel Gibson film, Edge of Darkness.

The scene will shoot in Eastern Massachusetts, sometime between August and December 2008.

If you own a Prius and would like to be considered, please email: edge.vehicles@gmail.com.

You must include a clear photo of yourself, one of the Prius, your phone number and your full name.

If selected, you will be contacted by a member of Boston Casting's staff. It may be some time before they contact people.

Boston-accented Family for TV Show

Boston Casting is seeking a local family with a heavy Boston accent to compete on ABC's new show, Opportunity Knocks.

The family must live within 50-miles of Boston and have at least two children, ages 8 to 21.

They are specifically looking for middle class families. The thicker the Boston accent, the better. The more outgoing the personalities, the better!

To be considered, email your contact info to Ashley@bostoncasting.com.

To find out more about the show, visit http://abc.go.com/primetime/oppertunityknocks

Stand-in for Mel Gibson

Boston Casting is looking for Mel Gibson's stand-in for Edge of Darkness!

To be considered, you must be approximately 5' 10" tall and bear a strong physical resemblance to Mel Gibson.

The film will be shot in MA between August and December, 2008.

To be considered, email your headshot and resume to edge.photodouble@gmail.com by Wednesday, August 6, 2008.

Minority Teens Needed

Boston Casting needs to cast Asian Girls, Hispanic boys, and African American Boys, ages 12 to 14, with acting experience, for an educational video.

Rate: $136 a day
Shoot Dates: August 18 - 22 (1 - 3 days depending on the role)
Location: Boston

Please e-mail headshot and resume to Julie Arvedon, julie@bostoncasting.com.

Dogs needed: "Edge of Darkness"

Boston Casting needs dogs for Mel Gibson's film, Edge of Darkness, shooting mid-August to December in the Northampton, MA area. The job pays $50 per day.

Dogs must be:

• 25 lbs. or smaller
• Well-behaved and controllable
• Jack Russell terriers, Yorkshire terriers, Poodles etc.

Shooting will take place over many days.

If you would like your dog to be considered, you:

• Must have a fairly flexible schedule.
• Must live within an hour of Northampton.
• Send a photo of your dog to edge.bostoncasting@gmail.com.
• Include your name, phone number, and town of residence.

Photos will be submitted to the Director for consideration. Owners of selected dogs will be notified in the coming month.

Boston Open Call: "Edge of Darkness"

Boston Casting is holding an open call for extras for Edge of Darkness, starring Mel Gibson

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008
Boston Casting
129 Braintree Street
Allston, MA
Go to bostoncasting.com for directions

Noon to 2:00 p.m. for SAG/AFTRA actors
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for non-union actors

You must bring:

• A headshot
• A resume or bio
• A photo

You must be 18-years old or older. No children allowed! Shooting will take place mid-August to December in the Boston Area and North Hampton, MA area.

Tall Male Stand In - Edge of Darkness

Boston Casting is looking for a stand in for the film Edge of Darkness. They need a caucasian Male, 6' 4" tall, with a medium to large build.

Height is extremely important. Do not respond if you are not 6' 4"!

You must be able to attend a Go See this afternoon!

Also, you must have a very flexible schedule. The actor you would be standing in for works many days over the coming months and you must be able to attend all shoot days. If your schedule is not open, please do not reply.

If you would like to be considered, email edge.bostoncasting@gmail.com.

Include your photo, phone number, and your acting resume.

A Go See will be scheduled for this afternoon, Thursday, with the Assistant Director, so you must be available today. Answer your phones!

Casting women in "The Bad Girls Club"

Oxygen's hit reality show The Bad Girls Club is casting for an upcoming season.

Do you have what it takes to live all-expenses-paid with 6 other Bad Girls in an outrageous L.A. mansion? Are you female and 21+? Then get yourself to the open casting:

Open Casting Calls
Saturday, June 14th 12PM to 2PM
Monday, June 16th 12PM to 6PM
At Boston Casting
129 Braintree St.
Allston, MA, 02134
You must bring a recent snapshot (it will not be returned).

Visit www.bostoncasting.com (617-254-1112 ) for more information.

Hot Guy with Jackhammer Skills Needed!

Seriously, C.P. Casting is seeking a big, attractive, athletic, well-built, non-union male with current, regular experience operating large pnuematic tools.

This is for the show Time Warp on the Discovery Channel, which will be in Boston the week of June 9th to film some segments.

This job will pay approximately $250.

For serious consideration for this job, you must immediately email photos (preferably shirtless) and details about your experience working with this equipment, as well as whether you have access to the equipment, to matt@cpcasting.com.

3 African-Americans needed for museum piece

C.P. Casting is casting 3 non-union actors for a media display about the Bill of Rights for the Commonwealth Museum. The audition is Thursday, May 29, at C.P. Casting. The shoot will take place on 1 day between June 16th and July 3rd, and will pay $400.

These are scripted roles. Acting experience, good memorization skills, and confidence on-camera are a must.

The Roles

• An African-American Male, 32-38 years old to portray Prince Hall, founder of the world's first lodge of black Freemasonry.
• An African-American Male, 50-65 years old to portray Otto Snowden
• An African-American Female, 50-65 years old to portray Muriel Snowden, who with her husband founded Freedom House, Inc., in Roxbury as a nonprofit community-based organization dedicated to human rights and advocacy for African Americans in Boston.

How to Apply
Interested, available, appropriate, non-union candidates for this job should email a photo and resume immediately to matt@cpcasting.com.

Family needed for Getty photo shoot

C.P. Casting is looking to cast a Caucasian family that lives on or near Cape Cod. A mom and dad in their 30s or 40s and their 2 or 3 kids between the ages of 3 and 12. They are not looking to assemble a family. They want a real, related, true family.

The family is needed for a shoot for Getty Images, the leading supplier of stock images for business and consumers. They target three markets — creative professionals (advertising and graphic design), the media (print and online publishing), and corporate communication departments for other businesses. The shoot will involve the family posing for still photographs in various "on vacation" settings, sight seeing, on the beach, etc.

The shoot will take place on June 7 and/or 8 in the North Truro area of Cape Cod (approx. 2.5 hours from Boston). The family must be available all day, both June 7th and 8th, and be able to transport themselves to the shoot in North Truro, MA. The family will be provided meals, and paid $1000 for their participation.

If you are interested, appropriate, and available for this shoot, C.P. Casting needs to see your photos ASAP. Photos of Mom, Dad, and kids, faces and full body shots are preferred. Include everyone's height, weight, and any other information you think would be helpful.

This will be a still-photo shoot, so union or non-union submissions will be accepted.
Email your photos to: matt@cpcasting.com.

2008 Boston International Film Festival

On June 6, 2008, the 6th annual Boston International Film Festival will begin its 9-day international cultural platform of screening feature-length, documentary, short, and student works.

Boston, MA – BIFF announces the 6th Annual Boston International Film Festival, beginning June 6, 2008 and running through June 14, 2008.

The Boston International Film Festival is proud to encourage and support independent filmmakers from around the world. The festival strives to promote international understanding, by bringing a variety of movies to the diverse Boston community. These films will both entertain and educate viewers about the world today. The goal of the festival is to display the passion and unique visions of the filmmakers in an environment that brings all cultures together.

The festival will be screening over 100 short and feature films from 30 countries, including Argentina, Australia, Brasil, Canada, Cape Verde, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Haiti, Hongkong, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Panama, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Senegal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Tibet, UK, Venezuela, and USA.

The festival screenings will take place at the AMC/LOEWS theater, Boston Common: 175 Tremont St. Boston.

For more information, visit www.bifilmfestival.com or use the contact information below:
Boston International Film Festival
P.O. Box 240023
Boston, MA 02124
617-482-3900
info@bifilmfestival.com

Kevin James Extra Work 5/15 Non Union

Boston Casting is checking AVAILABILITY for NON-UNION actors to do background work (portraying mall shoppers) on the Kevin James Film shooting in BRAINTREE.

Thursday, 5/15, will be a LATE AFTERNOON/ EARLY EVENING call. Make sure you are available to work OVERNIGHT if asked. This could be up to a 12 hour day so please plan accordingly.

**IF you are chosen for work on Thursday, you will be contacted directly
NO LATER THAN Wednesday evening ( 8-9 PM)**

You are submitting your AVAILABILITY only. Signing on for this event does NOT guarantee work. You must be OVER 18 years old and legal to work in the U.S.

The event information below is now available for viewing and scheduling online. You must visit our company website and log in to your account to read the details and schedule/confirm yourself immediately. (Instructions below)

TO VIEW & SCHEDULE ONLINE:
1. If you do not already have a free Boston Casting account, get one here (http://digitalcasting.agencyprosoftware.com/talent/application.php).
2. Go to www.bostoncasting.com and click on Talent Login, then enter your username/password.
3. When you login, click on MANAGE EVENTS (top blue area), then OPEN EVENTS (in the green bar).
4. Click VIEW next to the for details, then "Sign on to this event" to schedule yourself. (Or choose a time slot if applicable).
5. You will then see the confirmed scheduled event listed in your SIGNED EVENTS section. (you can come back to the event to remove/unconfirm yourself at any time).

2nd Casting Call for "The Surrogates"

A second casting call for the Bruce Willis film The Surrogates is set to be held Saturday, April 12th. Filming is scheduled to begin in late April.

The film is a futursitic thriller set in an age when humans live a sequestered life while humanistic, robot surrogates carry out their worldly interactions.
Men and women ages 18 - 30 only, of all races and types, are needed.

They are particularly looking to cast the part of surrogates, synthetic humans who possess physical perfection.

Open Call Details
Saturday, April 12, 2008 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Boston University
George Sherman Union - Metcalf Hall
775 Commonwealth Ave., 2^nd floor
Boston, MA 02215
Bring a recent headshot or photo with you.

If you are unable to attend the open call, you may still be considered for work as a background extra.
Send your headshot and contact information to:
Surrogates
Attn: Extras Casting
36 Cabot Road
Woburn, MA 01801
Also visit www.rpmcasting.com

"Ethnic" Extras Needed for "The Proposal"

Extras are needed immediately for an immigration office scene in Sandra Bullock's movie The Proposal.

Non-caucasian people of all ages are needed.

You must be available to work a full day on April 8th.

If you are selected, please come dressed in ethnic clothing (e.g. Saris, African dress, etc.) if possible.

If you are interested in being considered, follow these steps immediately:

1. Go to www.bostoncasting.com and click "Talent Application" on the left side.
2. Sign up for a free profile account.
3. Login by clicking "Talent Login" (top right) at BostonCasting.com.
4. Click on "MANAGE EVENTS" (top blue area), then click on "OPEN EVENTS" (in the green bar).
5. Under Events you'll see "Proposal - Immigration Office UNION" OR "Proposal - Immigration Office NON-UNION." Sign up for the correct shoot depending on your Union/Non-Union status.
6. Click "VIEW" next to the event, then click "Sign on to this event".

Casting "Bride Wars" with Kate Hudson & Anne Hathaway

March 26, 2008 01:19:03

Jodi Purdy-Quinlan of Grant Wilfley casting is now seeking actors for Bride Wars, starring Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway.

Filming will begin in Boston in mid-April.

People of all races and types, union and non-union, are needed:

• Upscale men and women, specifically those with high-end, formal wedding and rehearsal Dinner attire
• Adult ballroom dance students
• DJ w/equipment
• String quartet, classical musicians and wedding band types
• Attractive men and women 18-30
• Power executives and lawyer/business types
• Children and school teacher types
• New York socialite types, ladies who lunch, etc.

Casting Call Details
Sunday, March 30, 2008
10:00am - 4:00pm
Maria Weston Chapman Middle School
1051 Commercial Street
East Weymouth, MA 02189
Please bring a recent photo and your contact info.

If you are unable to attend the casting call, email a recent picture and your contact information to bridewars@gwcnyc.com.

Also see gwcnyc.com/casting.shtml

Casting Extras in "This Side of Truth"

Background extras are needed for This Side of Truth, starring Jennifer Garner and Ricky Gervais.

Men and women ages 18 and older, of all races and types, union and non-union, are needed.

Filming will take place in the Andover/Lowell area beginning in in mid-April. If you do not have transportation to this area it will be impossible for you to work on this film.

Download and print a sizecard. Bring your completed sizecard, a headshot or recent photo, a resume and a pen to the open call!

Open Casting Call Details
Saturday, March 29, 2008
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
92 Bolt Street
Lowell, MA
(The warehouse behind the cream/white wooden fence. Enter through the blue door under the sign for "Mill City Paintball")

Also see www.truthextras.com

FYI: They are looking for classic, timeless looks, not trendy, superficial, or sexpot!

If you are unable to attend the open call, but would still like to be considered for work as an extra, and you have your own transportation to Andover/Lowell, send a sizecard, a recent photo and your resume to:
Extras Casting/Marisa
"This Side of the Truth"
116 John St, 2nd Floor
Lowell, MA 01852

Casting Bruce Willis Film "The Surrogates"

C.P. Casting and Meagan Lewis Casting will hold an open casting call for both background extras and speaking roles for the upcoming Bruce Willis feature film The Surrogates set to begin filming on April 28th.

The film is a futursitic thriller set in an age when humans live shuttered away while their worldly interactions are carried out by perfectly-formed, humanistic, robot surrogates.

Men and women ages 18 and over, of all races and types, are needed.

If you wish to be considered for the role of a "surrogate" in the film, you must come to the open call looking as close to perfection as possible. Be very well dressed. Men should be clean shaven and women should have done their hair and make up impeccably.

If playing the part of perfect beauty isn't not for you, just come as you are!

Casting Call Details
Saturday, March 29, 2008
10:00 AM until 4:00 PM
Felt Nightclub
533 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
Please bring recent photo(s) with you. They will not be returned.

If you are unable to attend the open call, you may still be considered for work as a background extra. Send your headshot and contact information to:
Surrogates
Attn: Extras Casting
36 Cabot Road
Woburn, MA 01801

Also visit www.rpmcasting.com.

Casting Precision Drivers in "The Proposal"

Boston Casting is seeking Precision Drivers to work on the feature film The Proposal, starring Sandra Bullock.

Work will take place in the Greater Boston area between April and June.

Precision Drivers should meet some or all of the following conditions:

• Are accomplished race car drivers
• Have driven in movies in the past
• Understand how to take direction and stop on command

If you fit the bill, there will be an open casting, to which you must bring a headshot, as well as a resume if you have one.

Open Casting Call for Precision Drivers
Friday, February 29th
2p.m. to 6p.m.
Boston Casting
129 Braintree Street, Suite 107
Allston, MA 02134

Complete information available at Boston Casting.

Casting Disc Jockey in Feature Film

C.P. Casting is seeking a Disc Jockey for a small speaking role in a feature film shooting in Boston this spring.

Requirements

• DJ experience (any style)
• Male
• Any ethnicity
• 21-28 years old

You must live in the New England area and come to an audition at C.P. Casting in Boston between March 24th and March 27th. You must be available for shooting in Boston one day in mid-May 2008.

If you meet the requirements and would like to be considered, email headshot/resume ASAP to: kyle@cpcasting.com.

Casting Male Dancer in Feature Film

C.P. Casting is seeking a male exotic dancer for a small speaking role in a feature film shooting in Boston this spring.

Requirements

• Dance experience
• Male
• "Ripped" body type
• 21-34 years old
• Any ethnicity

Be prepared to dance at the audition!

You must live in the New England area and come to an audition at C.P. Casting in Boston between March 24th and March 27th. You must be available for shooting in Boston one day in mid-May 2008.

If you meet the requirements and would like to be considered, email headshot/resume ASAP to: kyle@cpcasting.com.

Casting Russian Lady for Feature Film

C.P. Casting is seeking a heavyset, tough Russian lady for a small speaking role in a feature film shooting in Boston this spring.

Requirements

• Female
• Fluent in Russian
• 40- to 50-years old
• Heavyset
• Acts tough

You must live in the New England area and come to an audition at C.P. Casting in Boston between March 24th and March 27th. You must be available for shooting in Boston one day in mid-May 2008.

If you meet the requirements and would like to be considered, email headshot/resume ASAP to: kyle@cpcasting.com.

African-American Man for Feature Film

Are you an African-American man, 20-40 years old, at least 6' 1" tall, tattoos encouraged, and with acting experience?

This is for a role in a feature film that is set to shoot for 1 or 2 days in May or June, in the Boston area.

There is a very short window of opportunity to be considered. If you fit the part, immediately email your headshot and resume to Matt at C. P. Casting.

Casting Independent Short

Joe Fowler is casting an upcoming, independent short film. He is
seeking two highly qualified actors with a strong acting resume.

One role is for a male, and one for a female, for actors between 50
and 80 years old.

The film adapts one script into different environments, resulting in
three different resolutions.

To submit yourself for consideration, please include a resume and
headshot in an email to Joe Fowler.

"The Proposal" Coming to Gloucester

Touchstone Pictures will back first comedic role since Miss Congeniality, back in 2005.

The Proposal will co-star Ryan Reynolds and be directed by Anne Fletcher.

Filming is set to begin in Gloucester sometime in March.

The town of Gloucester will play the part of the state of Alaska, while Bullock will play a domineering Canadian boss who forces her younger assistant, Ryan, to marry her so that she won't be deported to Canada.

The Proposal is slated for a Valentine's Day '09 release.

Local casting is in the hands of Boston Casting, who are currently casting Adam Sandler's film Mall Cop, among others.

Casting Russians in "The Proposal"

Boston Casting is seeking Russian-looking people, ages 18+, to work on the feature film The Proposal starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds.

Interested actors need not be Russian or speak Russian. They just need to look Russian, preferably with light hair.

Open Casting Call Information
Friday, February 29th
2p.m. to 6p.m.
Boston Casting
129 Braintree Street, Suite 107
Allston, MA 02134
Bring 2 headshots and a resume.

Complete information available at Boston Casting.

Casting Precision Drivers in "Mall Cop"

Boston Casting is seeking Precision Drivers to work on the feature film Mall Cop, starring Adam Sandler, filming in the Boston area between April and June.

Precision Drivers should meet some or all of the following conditions:

• Are accomplished race car drivers
• Have driven in movies in the past
• Understand how to take direction and stop on command

If you fit the bill, there will be an open casting, to which you must bring a headshot, as well as a resume if you have one. If you are also applying to be a Precision Driver in The Proposal, bring 2 headshots and 2 resumes.

Open Casting Call for Precision Drivers
Friday, February 29th
2p.m. to 6p.m.
Boston Casting
129 Braintree Street, Suite 107
Allston, MA 02134

Complete information available at Boston Casting

Casting Teenaged Indian Girl in Feature Film

Boston Casting is seeking an Indian girl between 13- and 18-years old, to work on a feature film shooting in the Boston area. They are looking for a girl whose heritage is from the nation of India--not a native American girl.

Casting Information
Email a headshot and your contact information to Boston Casting.

Additional information may be available at Boston Casting.

Marvin Gaye Biopic to Film in Boston

The Marvin Gaye biopic Sexual Healing will begin filming scenes in Boston by the middle of April.

The Soprano's James Gandolfini co-stars as Gaye's agent, while Marvin himself is played by Jesse L. Martin, of Law and Order and Rent fame.

The long-awaited indie film will tell the tale of the soul singer's last years, from his departure from Motown to his time in Europe.

Steven Turner’s book Trouble Man is the basis for Lauren Goodman's screenplay.
Gandolfini’s company, Attaboy Films, will produce the film.

Casting Extras for Kevin James Feature Film

Boston Casting will hold an open call for extras for an upcoming feature film with King of Queens star Kevin James, to be filmed at the Burlington mall.

Open Call Details
Saturday, March 1, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
at The Hilton Garden Inn
Burlington, MA

Casting East Indian for feature film

C.P. Casting is looking for an East Indian man between 45- and 60-years old to be cast in a speaking role in a major feature film.

The part is set to film in the Boston area on one or two days in early Apri.

Interested candidates who meet the requirements must be available for an audition in Boston, possibly as soon as Friday, Feb. 22.

If you are a good match, email a recent photo and your interest immediately to matt@cpcasting.com.

Casting P. Diddy's Assistant!

Brendon Blincoe and Real Talent Casting, of Toluca Lake, California, are leading the search for candidates to compete on a VH1 reality TV show. The winner will become Sean "P. Diddy" Combs' personal assistant.

The nationwide search comes to Beantown on Saturday, February 16th.

Interested contestants must be 21+ and should attend the open call listed below. You must bring an up-to-date resume and a completed application form.

Open Call
Saturday, Feb. 16
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Club RAIN
Malden, MA 02148

boston@workforpdiddy.com

www.workforpdiddy.com
www.rainnightlife.com

Can't make the open call?
Create a mini DV/DVD showing who you are and why P. Diddy should hire you. Send your recording, your resume, and a completed application form, to:

Real Talent Casting
ATTN: P. Diddy's Assistant
10119 1/2 Riverside Drive
Toluca Lake, CA 91602

Casting Man & Woman in Short Film

Joseph Fowler is currently casting two actors in a short student film, scheduled to shoot within the third week of February 2008.

This is an unpaid, non-union job. The actors will receive a performance DVD, as well as experiential credit to add to their resumes. They will also be credited in any film festivals to which the picture is submitted.

Role 1: A male actor, heavy-set, preferably with a beard, between the ages of 45- and 70-years old, to play a character who is working class, somewhat uncivilized, and has a great sense of humor.

Role 2: A Female actor, thin, between the ages of 55- and 85-years old, to play a character who is tired, aged, mature, and deeply saddened--the survivor of a natural disaster.

If you are interested and you feel you are a good fit for one of these roles, send an email immediately with your resume and headshot to fowler_joseph@wheatonma.edu.

Pregnant Ladies for Stop & Shop Commercial

Maura Tighe Casting is looking for pregnant women to cast in a TV commercial for Stop & Shop. No acting experience required -- just be real!

Interested (and qualified) candidates will need to come meet the casting director for a few minutes.

Auditions are Tuesday, Feb. 12 in Boston.

The commercial wil shoot on Feb. 27 or Feb. 28.

To schedule an audition, email E-mail Maura Tighe Casting at info@mauratighe.com or call (617) 424-6805. www.MauraTighe.com

Casting Heavyset African American Man for Feature Film

C.P. Casting is looking for a heavyset African American man to cast in a feature film shooting in Boston during March and April 2008.

The actor must weigh more than 250lbs. He must have acting experience and comedic skills.

Does this mean you? Then email your photo and your theatrical resume to matt@cpcasting.com.

Casting East Indians in Feature Film

C.P. Casting is looking for two East Indian actors to cast in a feature film shooting in Boston during March and April 2008.

One actor should be between 18- and 22-years old. The other actor should be between 45- and 60-years old.

Both actors must have acting experience and comedic skills; it's a requirement!

Do you fit the bill? Then email your photo and your theatrical resume to matt@cpcasting.com.

Casting for McConaughey/Garner Film

LDI Casting will hold an open call for extras for The Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, starring Matthew McConaughey & Jennifer Garner.

Filming will begin in Massachusetts on February 19th.

LDI is looking for all types of people including, but not limited to:

• Upscale Club goers (30's)
• Victoria's Secret Models
• Male Models
• Teens/Kids
• Middle school boys
• Photo Doubles for Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Garner

Bring a headshot or at a current photo of yourself that the casting agent can keep.

SAG members, bring your SAG card.

Details
Saturday, February 2, 2008
12 noon until 3p.m.
at The Amazing Firehouse
Framingham, MA 01702

Casting Rollerbladers!

C. P. Casting is seeking men and women in their late 20s to early 30s who are experienced rollerbladers with all their own equibment (blades, pads etc.).

This is a union job (non-broadcast) for FM Global Insurance.

The shoot will be indoors, all-day on Feburary 6, in Norwood, MA, all day, starting as early as 8:00am.

Actors do not need to be members of SAG/AFTRA

The job will pay $450.00

If you meet the requirements, email matt@cpcasting.com, and include:

• A recent photo
• Name
• Age
• Union membership (Y/N)
• Rollerblading equipment and your skill level
• Availability on Feb. 6

Casting Tween Girl in Adam Sandler Film

A nationwide search is underway for an actress to play the leading role of Maya in Adam Sandler's production Mall Cop. The film will shoot in Boston, beginning in mid-March 2008.

The character of Maya is a 10- to 12-year-old girl who lives with her dad, whom she adores. Maya is well-adjusted, emotionally mature, self-confident and very loving. The actress chosen to play Maya must be ethnically diverse-looking, very confident, outgoing, and enthusiastic.

Audition Information
Saturday, January 26, 2008
C. P. Casting - 537 Tremont Street, Boston, MA
You must call C.P. Casting to schedule an audition (15-minute slots from 9:30am to 12:15pm & 1:30pm to 4:30pm). Leave a message in Audition Mailbox #2 with exactly the following information:

• What time on Saturday you will come to the audition.
• Your child's name
• Your phone number

You must not ask C.P. Casting to choose a time for you! If you do not hear back from C.P. Casting, simply show up at the time you indicated.
Make sure to read the audition script before the audition!
Please bring a headshot or a resume if you have one.
Click here for additional information

18+ Asian Woman for Feature Film

C.P. Casting is casting an 18+ Asian woman who looks 16-years old. This actress must be very athletic.

This role is a small part in a feature film shooting in Boston in February.

If you fit the bill, email matt@cpcasting.com.

Casting French-Speaking Woman

C.P. Casting is casting a woman of 26- to 34-years old, whose first language is French.

The actress must be fluent in French, must look French, and must radiate that certain je ne sais quoi of a glamorous Parisienne.

This is a small role in a feature film shooting in Boston during February 2008.

If you're right for this part, please email matt@cpcasting.com.

Bruce Willis Films "The Surrogates" in Boston

The Bruce Willis picture The Surrogates will begin filming in Boston in February.i

The Surrogates is a futuristic thriller set in an age when humans live shuttered away and all their worldly interactions are carried out by humanistic, robot surrogates.

Willis plays a detective who, via his surrogate, investigates the killings of others' surrogates, and discovers a complex conspiracy in the process.

Jennifer Garner & Matthew McConaughey Filming in Boston

The feature film "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" will begin filming in Boston in February. Ghosts will star Jennifer Garner and Matthew McConaughey, who portrays a man whose ex-girlfriends' ghosts haunt him at his brother's wedding.

Garner's ongoing work includes producing the films Be With You and Sabbatical. McConaughey's current projects include Surfer Dude, The Grackle, and Tropic Thunder.

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past will be directed by Directed by Mark Waters, with a screenplay by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore.

Also joining the cast are Anne Archer, Michael Douglas, Emma Stone and Lacey Chabert.

Casting Baby Boy in TV Ad

Boston Casting is searching for a non-union 2-year-old boy for a major toy company commercial.

The TV commercial will be filmed on January 31st, 2008., and the job pays $1,200.

Audition Information

• Friday, January 25th, 2008
• Boston Casting
• 10a.m. to 12p.m.
• Call 617-254-0990 and leave a message if you plan to attend.
• Click here for directions.

Kate Hudson & Anne Hathaway in Boston

The feature film Bride Wars is set to begin filming in Boston in February 2008. Bride Wars will star Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway.

The two beauties play best friends who set the same date for their weddings. When neither is willing to change the date, the bride war begins.

Hudson's most recent release was You, Me and Dupree. Hathaway just finished filming the screen version of Get Smart with Steve Carell.

Bride Wars will be directed by Directed by Gary Winick and produced by Hudson, with Firm Films' Julie Silverman and Sunrise Entertainment's Alan Riche.

The screenplay was competed by June Raphael and Casey Wilson. Casting by Boston's own Kevin Fennessy.

Scorsese/DiCaprio Film Casting Now!

Grant Wilfley Casting is holding an an open call for Martin Scorsese's new film, Ashecliffe, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, and set in a 1950s mental asylum and a WWII concentration camp. Actors are needed to portray doctors, nurses, orderlies, guards, patients (including interesting, quirky or unusual character faces), concentration camp prisoners, WWII American soldiers and German soldiers. Do you fit these types? young and athletic military or law enforcement experience knowledge of firearms police officer fire fighter ROTC Men willing to have their hair cut short or shaved Women with natural-looking hair color, no highlights Caucasian or African-American Filming is set to begin around Boston in March 2008. Open Casting Call 10am - 4pm Saturday Jan. 26th Boston University (George Sherman Union - Metcalf Hall) 775 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215. For additional information, visit Grant Wilfley Casting or call (212) 685-3168.

Identical Twins Needed!

C.P. Casting needs attractive, female identical twins, age 27-35 to be cast in a feature film.

Acting experience preferred!

If you and your twin are interested in auditioning, email a recent photo to matt@cpcasting.com.

"The Women" Sets Release Date

The Women, starring lots and lots and lots of...women is said to be slated for release on October 10, 2008.

The Women filmed in and around Boston during September 2007 and helped a large number of local actresses become eligible to join the Screen Actors Guild.

The all-star cast included Jada Pinkett Smith, Eva Mendes, Annette Bening, Debra Messing, Meg Ryan, Ana Gasteyer, Cloris Leachman, Candice Bergen, Bette Midler, Carrie Fisher, Debi Mazar, Joanna Gleason and Natasha Alam

Read more about the The Women on IMDB.

Casting Non-Union for "Mind the Gap"

Kwill Productions is casting non-union actors in the award winning screenplay Mind the Gap, a Boston University Graduate Film Production. Mind the Gap is a short film that follows 16 year old Sarah as she deals with working class life and her dad's job.

Casting the following characters:

• Sarah Sullivan: age range: 14-16years old. Sarah has a somewhat cynical view of life. She is not a cheerleader type.
• Harold Sullivan: age range: 45-55years old. Harold has worked as a train conductor for 25 years. This shows on his face.
• June Sullivan: age range: 45-55 years old. June is a mother who supports her husband and daughter the best way she can, by cooking and cleaning.

Bostonian accents welcomed, but not required. Ethnicity is currently open for all roles.

Shooting will take place in late February and March.

Compensation: $50 p/d, meals, copy of film, transportation

Interested actors must email a recent photo or headshot and a brief resume of acting experience to kwillproductions@gmail.com.

Japanese Men and Women Needed for TV Commercial!

Boston Casting is looking for non-union Japanese men and women, at least 21-years of age.

The audition is for a TV commercial that is shooting in mid-January.

If you fit the bill, and would like to audition, you must email your photo to hilary@bostoncasting.com.

Non-Union Actors Near Portland, Maine Needed!

Boston Casting is managing auditions for a shoot in Portland, Maine.

Actors must not be a member of any actor's union, and must live within 1-hour's drive of Portland, ME (They'll be checking addresses!). Auditions will be held on January 18th.

If you meet these requirements, and would like additional information, email Angela@bostoncasting.com.

CBS Reality TV Show Casting!

Two open calls in Boston for a new reality TV show will happen this month!

They're looking for career-driven, super-professional men and women who have no children and are very competitive. Candidates must be at least 21-years old.

Casting Call Details

CASTING CALL I.
Monday, January 14th
4:00 to 7:00pm
Boston Casting
129 Braintree Street
Suite 107
Boston, MA

CASTING CALL II.
Thursday, January 17th
5:30 to 7:30 pm
Vox Populi
755 Boylston Street
Boston, MA