Biz Studio: Vancouver Acting School for Kids and Teens » 2006

Reposted from the Vancouver Actors Guide website. I’m pretty sure that this one is a BCIT student film, but the posting doesn’t say for sure. It’s a good (lead) role for the right person. -Michael Bean, Head Coach, Biz Studio

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BLUE PENGUIN
Student Film

Project Name Blue Penguin
Production Company Run BNC Media
Category Student Film
Producer(s) Brad Warren
Director(s) Miranda Johnson
Casting Director Miranda Johnson

Audition Date(s) 1:00pm, Saturday, October 21, 2006
Call Back Date(s): TBA
Audition Location: SE10, 3700 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby BC
Shoot / Perf. Dates: Monday, October 30th to Friday October 20th, 2006
Shoot / Perf. Location: TBA
Union Status: Non – Union
Compensation / Rates: Student Project (volunteer)

SUBMISSIONS
Please e-mail your headshots & resume to Miranda Johnson
sapphirebabe@gmail.com ; 778-846-1165
Deadline: Saturday October 21, 2006

[ ADRIAN ]
A boy: 13 to 16 years old, who has never seen his mother, yet her voice, touch and mind has created a picture of pain, warmth and light. Height preferrably 4′5 to 5′5

STORYLINE
A skinny pale (flaw) boy of 13 years, is asleep alone in his house when he hears a van outside rocking in his backyard(life changing event). He goes outside to see what is going on, and is finds a Spectre (opponent) hanging over a wounded woman (ally) He is chased by The Spectre back into the house, and must face the monsters brutal interrogation (battle). The Spectre is snuck up upon by another ghost, which envelopes the Spectre with light, and terrifies him in return. The ghost turns out to be the wounded woman (ally) she envelopes the boy and calms him down. His room gradually turns a yellow-black space, and he curls up into the fetal position as we float away, through the womb of a woman into another world. The world turns out to be the Kitchen he was just in, and we realize that we were in the womb all along. The wounded woman (ally) is crying, being abused by her husband (opponent) who is the Spectre! he punches her and we cut to black, while the credits roll, we hear a savage scene of domestic abuse.

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Reposted from the Actors Access website. Student films are one way to show your agent your ‘range’ (i.e. commercials *and* film/tv). -Michael Bean, Head Coach, Biz Studio

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BATTERY PARK
UBC Student Film (10min); UBCP Waiver Pending
Posted: Thursday Oct.19, 2006

Producers: Shaun Mckinlay, Athhan Merrick & Adela Baborova
Writer/Director: Shaun McKinlay
Casting Director: Shaun McKinlay
Pay Rate: Volunteer
Interview Dates: Nov. 1 and Nov. 3, 2006 @ Brock Hall Annex, 1874 East Mall on the UBC campus. Directions can be given upon request.
Shoot/Start Date: Nov. 28 – Dec. 3
Location: Stanley Park, Gas Town, & Interior locations TBA, Vancouver, B.C., Canada

SUBMISSIONS
Email photo and resume by November 3rd to Shaun McKinlay shaunmckinlay@hotmail.com

INCLUDE IN EMAIL: THE ROLE YOU WOULD LIKE TO AUDITION FOR, YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION, AND YOUR PREFERRED TIME TO AUDITION. WE WILL TRY TO ACCOMMODATE EVERYONE AS BEST AS WE CAN.

[ MONTANA GRAHAM ]
Is a 5-8 year old girl, and is Lauren’s daughter. She forms a bond with John that allows him to see that it is important to accept the death of his wife and son, seek closure, so he can continue to live his life and regain some happiness…

[ MATTHEW HAYWOOD ]
A 4-6 year old boy, he is John’s deceased son. Matthew is seen in numerous flashback scenes that show John’s connection with his son, and punctuates the relationship that John forms with Montana. To be a father again is what John longs for most, so Matthew plays an important role in illustrating this loss…

SYNOPSIS
Battery Park is a somber drama about, John Haywood, a widowed husband and father attempting to self-medicate his grief, after his wife, Sabrina, and son, Matthew, are killed tragically in a motor vehicle accident. John is struggling against the memory of his lost loved ones. He wants to forget them, however he longs for what lost, making his attempts at self-medication futile. Concerned with John’s emotional state is his neighbor and friend, Lauren Graham, who attempts to force John to accept the circumstances of his life so he can begin to move forward. Yet, it is John’s interaction with Lauren’s daughter, Montana, which allows him to see that there is still life after death…

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Reposted from the Vancouver Actors Guide website. Independent films are a great way to get footage for your reel and a way for new actors to show your agent what you can do. If you do this film, make sure that the producers commit to sending you a copy of it. -Michael Bean, Head Coach, Biz Studio

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SON OF MINE
Independent Short Film

Production Company Carrier Productions
Producer(s) Morgan Carrier and Emily Chan
Director(s) Morgan Carrier
Casting Director Morgan Carrier and Emily Chan

Audition Date(s): October 14, 2006
Shoot Dates: October 31 – November 6, 2006
Shoot Location: Vancouver/Lower Mainland
Union Status: Non – Union
Compensation / Rates: deferral of payment depending on acceptance of Canada Council of Arts grant

SUBMISSIONS
Submission Instructions: Reply with headshot and resume. Please contact Emily to schedule an audition and to receive the script: sonofminefilm@gmail.com (subject heading “Son of Mine Casting”) or call 604.889.3679
Deadline: October 31, 2006

COMMENTS
This 15 minute short film will be filmed in High Definition with a Panasonic HDX 200 with interior and exterior scenes. We are looking for strong actors. If you’re looking for a quirky, highly charged emotional script, we would love you to be on our team! Actors selected will receive credit for their performance and a DVD of the final product. We will be sending this film to film festivals. (catering will be provided during the shoot)

STORYLINE
Seven year old Danny is driven to helping his father burn the family possessions in a desperate attempt to gain his parents’ approval and protection.

CHARACTERS

DANNY (age 6-9):
A 7 year old Caucasian boy who’s fearless and independent yet has an introverted side. He lives in his world of imagination. (Lead)

BOY 1 (age 9-11)
A heavy set 10 year old boy of any ethnicity who is confident and cocky.

BOY 2 (age 9-11)
A skinny 10 year old boy of any ethnicity who is confident and cocky.

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Reposted from the Vancouver Actors Guide website.

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LIFE IN D MAJOR
VFS Student Film

Production Company Vancover Film School
Category Student
Producer(s) Charlene Hwang
Director(s) Francis Hguin
Casting Director Sean.v.Parker

Audition Date(s): Wednesday October 18, 2006 -through to- Sunday October 22, 2006
Audition Location: Vancover Film School
Union Status: Non – Union
Compensation / Rates: The most fun you will ever have

Submission Instructions Please e-mail life_in_d_major@hotmail.com
Deadline: Friday October 20, 2006 — 6pm

STORYLINE:Chie our protagonist was diagnosed with a terminal illness when she was young. Now at the age of 20 she knows her time is near. At this point she has come to terms with it and doesnâ€™t fear death, but rather fears how those she leaves behind will feel. In her remaining time she wants to insure those close to her fully understands her feelings, and will be all right in her absence. The main theme found here will be the importance of living life to the fullest without regret.

NAME: Kei Yoshida GENDER: Female AGE: 5-7

Younger sister to Chie, Kei is a very bright and gentle person. She looks up to her older sister, and in the early years of her sisters illness strives to help her sister. Even though she is young she is aware of the many things that are going on.

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Reposted from the Actors Access website. Shooting in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico) for a week between Xmas and New Years. Could be a big break for somebody with the right look – if they’re posting here it means that they’re going for a really specific look, so read the notes before submitting. Good luck! -Michael Bean, Head Coach, Biz Studio

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UNTITLED FARRELLY BROTHERS PROJECT (Role Of Tourist Son)
Feature Film–Dreamworks/Conundrum Entertainment (SAG)
Posted: Friday October 6th, 2006

Producer: Bradley Thomas
Director: Peter & Bobby Farrelly
Writer: Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly, & Kevin Barnett
Casting Director: Rick Montgomery
Casting Associate: Chadwick Struck
Casting Assistant: Toby Guidry
Start Date: September 26, 2006
Location: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Cabo

Submit Hardcopy (photo and resume) to:
RICK MONTGOMERY CASTING
10820 WEST WASHINGTON BLVD.
CULVER CITY, CA 90232

Or to submit electronically go to www.actorsaccess.com, sign up for a free account and then click on the character name here (costs $2).

To download the script, go to www.screenplayonline.com and use script key code: 606itch16

EDDIE: Ben Stiller
MIRANDA: Michelle Monaghan
LILA: Malin Akerman

[ TOURIST SON ]
10 TO 13 year old Caucasian boy for an improvisational role. Must be FAT to match the rest of the family already cast. Though the TOURIST SON is fat, heâ€™s a tough looking kid with a mean face, who can hold his own…This character will shoot in Cabo San Lucas for one week between Christmas and New Year.

STORY LINE: After a whirlwind courtship with the ever-so-sexy Lila, Eddie Cantrow realizes that it’s time to finally settle down — but the minute after he says “I do,” Lila reveals herself to be a wingnut, with mood swings as wide as a city block. Then, on his increasingly wretched honeymoon, Eddie makes the mistake of finding his soulmate, Miranda — or is it a mistake at all?…

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Reposted from the Actors Access website, a chance to audition for a US feature film. Use the email link below to send a picture and resume, even if you have no previous experience. If they contact you they’ll probably ask for a ‘taped audition’, feel free to contact us at the studio to put something on tape for you. -Michael Bean, Head Coach, Biz Studio

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THE THIRD MIRACLE
Feature Film
Mandalay Inspirational Entertainment
Prelude Pictures
SAG
Posted: Wednesday October 4th, 2006

Producers: Steve Perry / Mark Koch / Daniel De Liege
Director: Rocco DeVilliers
Casting Director: Jackie Burch
Casting Associate: Tim Donner
Start Date: September 15
Location: Monterrey, Mexico; Charlotte, NC and Texas

EMAIL SUBMISSIONS ASAP TO: Daercoma@msn.com

To download the script, go to www.screenplayonline.com and use script key code: 807third15

NOTE: This project is set in 1957.

Actors must be willing for Scale +10.

Please email the audition to above address immediately, read for the role Baltzahar.

[ 12-14 YEAR OLD LATINO (BALTAZAR) ]
Looking for a young 12-14 LATINO, good looking, athletic, talented baseball player. Must be ready to start immediately, passport (for travel to Mexico) a must. If on the older side, must look young enough to play 12. Needs to be a street kid…

STORY LINE: In 1957, failed baseball coach CESAR FAX returns home to Mexico to lick his wounds, defeated by the endemic racism of the Major Leagues. Offered a chance to coach a local Little League team of dirt-poor kids with no prior training but an infinite supply of guts and heart, Cesar leads them all the way from a sandlot in Mexico to the Little League World Series, a miracle that still ranks among the greatest in Mexican sports history…

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Reposted from the Actors Access website. They’re looking for an 11 year old girl to play Jena Malone in a flashback. This is an indie feature written and directed by Sean Penn, an amazing opportunity. Since it’s posted on AA that means they’re casting the net as wide as they can to find someone who looks like the actress. They’re shooting in Portland, so they’ll be just as open to young actors from Vancouver as they are to actors from LA. To submit yourself go to www.actorsaccess.com, sign up for a free account and use the button in the posting to send them your materials (costs $2). I’m attaching a picture of Jena Malone to the bottom of this page for reference.

INTO THE WILD (Role Of Carine At 11 Years Old — Wide Release & Actors Access)
Independent Feature Film
Posted Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006

Producers: Sean Penn, Art Linson
Co-Producer: John J. Kelly
Director: Sean Penn
Writer: Sean Penn
From the book by: Jon Krakauer
Casting Director: Francine Maisler
Casting Associates: Kathy Driscoll-Mohler, Lauren Grey
Start Date: Approx. May 2006
Location: TBD
Location: Portland, OR

SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY to FRANCINE MAISLER. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS ONLY. PHONES CALLS & HARD COPY SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

*THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT FEATURE. THIS IS NOT A SONY PROJECT*

NOTE: This project is set in 1992.

STORY LINE: After graduating from college, CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON MCCANDLESS leaves the civilized world behind, intent on exploring himself by exploring the wilderness…

CARINE: CAST (JENA MALONE)

[ CARINE AT 11 YEARS OLD ]
Brunette, Caucasian, hazel eyes. Looking for young girl to play Jena Malone (“Stepmom” & “Saved!”) in flashback scene. Any girls submitted MUST RESEMBLE Jena Malone – the visual similarity is what we are looking for, above all…Two scenes, one line. Role shoots in Portland, Oregon for one day. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTO

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