7/30/09

Casting Call: Seeking character Dylan (Late 20's muscular male) Detroit Michigan

Generation Courage is seeking character Dylan for their short Navaeh's Message. Late 20’s muscular frame, pretty boy face, tee shirt and jeans type guy, lacks compassion.

There is one make out scene; an interrupted make out scene so it's fairly quick with Courtney.

Filming is in Belleville August 21-23rd.

If interested in this character and "fit" the description email Melissa Kerley at generationcourage@yahoo.com Virginia Bryant is Courtney and Alana Jo Beckman is Navaeh.

7/28/09

"LIFTED" Shooting in Birmingham, AL

CREW & CASTING INFO LIFTED----
Casting Call for Principal Actors & Background Extras---
The feature-length film "Lifted" goes into production at the end of next month in the Birmingham, AL area , under a SAG Modified Low Budget Agreement. This will mark the second collaboration between Hunter Films of Birmingham and Director, Lexi Alexander ("Hooligans" with Elijah Wood and last year's "Punisher: War Zone"). Their "Johnny Flynton" earned an Academy Award nomination for best live-action short film in 2003.

“Lifted” tells the story of a young Alabama boy who shares his father’s passion for R&B music. Just before the boy is to compete in a singing contest in Birmingham, his father is recalled for a tour of duty in Afghanistan. Father and son do manage to reunite in time for the big competitionDash Mihok, who also starred in “Johnny Flynton,” and hip hop artist Kid Cudi are signed for the film.

AUDITIONS FOR PRINCIPAL ROLES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!!

  • Principal Roles (All ethnicities!!!) are open for:
  • Men ---20 to 50 yrs. plus
  • Female ---30 to 50 yrs. plus (All ethnicities!!!)
  • Jr. High Males & Females-13 to 16 yrs., W/ acting exper. (If you play instrument include in info.)
  • 1 African Amer. Female (12-13 yrs.)—Must Have Stage Confidence & Sing Well. A mini Mary J. Blige.
  • Teenagers 17+Many featured background roles for ages 11-16 & parents!!!
CASTING: Please send Pic & Resume along with all contact info to: liftedmovie@yahoo.com

CREW RESUMES: Send to alan@hunterfilms.com

Visit www.filmbirmingham.org for updated info.

7/27/09

West Sixth now has vanity URLs


Hey W6 Members! The next time you log in to your W6Talent.com profile, make sure to select your own personal URL. Once you have selected your vanity URL make sure to add it to your email signature. Check it out www.w6talent.com/DeborahR

7/25/09

Guidelines to follow when you audition


West Sixth Talent caught up with Suzanne from Midwest Model Management to find out what tips Midwest recommends before an audition.

  • Always be prepared for your audition.
  • Arrive thirty minutes prior to the audition time. This will allow ample time to check in, warm up and check out your competition.
  • Bring at least 2 headshots and resumes. Photos should reflect your current physical likeness. Continually update your photos and resume so you are always current.
  • Do not chew gum (directors hate it).
  • When attending callbacks, wear the same attire worn at the audition. Remember, act as you did in the audition that is why they called you back!
  • Be confident, smile and always have a positive attitude.
  • Get excited about everything you are asked to do.
Actors/Improvisation:

  • Be prepared to recite without the opportunity for preparation.
  • The ability to use different voices and dialects are a plus.
  • Prepare a dramatic and comical monologue no more than 2 minutes in length.
Singers:
  • Bring 2 selections of sheet music, one up-tempo and one ballad. (Accompaniment ready)
  • Be prepared to sing 16 bars. (Be ready to show your best)
  • Know your vocal range, and use it to its best potential.
  • Sheet music should have full musical notation and be in the key in which you will perform. If the audition requires movement, dress appropriately
Dancers:
  • Wear appropriate dance attire.
  • Bring appropriate dance shoes.
  • If the audition requires singing, bring at least 2 selections of sheet music, one up-tempo and one ballad. Let us know what tips you want to share!

Let us know what tips you want to share!

7/17/09

What goes in your Model Bag?

West Sixth Talent caught up with Suzanne from Midwest Model Management to find out what Midwest recommends their talent to bring on shoots.

Hair:

  • Bobby pins, brush, comb, rubber bands, hair spray, gel, blow dryer, flattening iron, curling iron, hair accessories (if you have highlights or colored hair, make sure you do not have roots)

All makeup supplies:

  • Women: foundation, concealer, powder, bronzer, blush, eye shadow, eye liner, mascara, lipstick, lip gloss, brushes, tweezers, mirror
  • Men: Foundation, powder, chapstick, Vaseline, shaving kit

Nails and Toes:

  • Should be in a neutral color at working length
  • Nail repair kit, an assortment of neutral polishes including clear and a nail file

Jewelry:

  • Stud earrings, dress and sport watches, wedding band and current style jewelry

Shoes:

  • Female: pumps, flats, boots, sandals, clean white sneakers. All current styles.
  • Men: clean white sneakers, loafers, sandals and boots. All current styles.

Clothing:

  • An assortment of colored t-shirts (NO LOGOS). Jeans, dress pants (black and Khaki) Plain button downs, selection of belts, skirts, blouses

Underwear:

  • Women: Several pair of nude, black, beige pantyhose (sheer) (seamless). Flesh color bras, Black and white bras (including strapless). Slip, nude and black (half and full). Selection of socks, selection of nude and white g-string underwear.
  • Men: white and flesh colored briefs, boxer briefs. Also a jock strap.

Misc:

  • A scarf or dress shield (to cover your face when trying on different clothes)
  • Small sewing kit with scissors and safety pins of all sizes
  • Tissue, cotton balls, Q-tips, scotch tape and wide masking tape
  • Map Quest directions the night before your shoot. Make sure you have the client’s names and address along with your call time
  • Some of the contents may or may not pertain to you. If you are a female you will need certain things that a male will not need and visa versa. Make sure you find out as much as you can about the shoot so you are prepared.

West Sixth Talent wants to know what items would you add to this list?

7/5/09

Model Feature - Coleen Skeabeck


Model: Coleen Skeabeck
Talent Agency: Midwest Model Management
Photographer: Eric Mull

Congrats Coleen on your West Shore Mag cover and article. Make sure to check out her article Bodies in Balance.