VFS has a punishing schedule for their students, so there are usually projects casting every couple of weeks. This one is reposted from the Vancouver Actors Guide website, and sometimes you’ll also find VFS films in the “talent/gigs” listings at Craigslist.org. Even though they’re asking for Korean boys, it’s more about look than about actual nationality. So if you look Korean-ish, you can probably still audition for this one. Hollywood does the same thing–they cast a Chinese actress in the lead role of “Memoirs of a Geisha” (very Japanese), for example. Have a good audition! -Michael Bean, Head Coach, Biz Studio

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FLOWER
Student Film (non-union)

Production Company Vancouver Film School
Producer(s) Charbel Kanaan
Director(s) Won Hyuk Lee
Casting Director Greg McCosham

Audition Date(s) January 30- February 4, 2007
Call Back Date(s) February 5-7, 2007
Audition Location Vancouver Film School (400 West Hastings)

Shoot Dates Feb. 10-15, 2007
Union Status: Non – Union
Compensation / Rates: Volunteer

SUBMISSIONS: To request an audition, email your picture and headshot to Assistant Director/Casting Director Greg McCosham at fp111greg@vfs.com or phone 778-840-9831 before February 5, 2007.

STORYLINE: “Flower” is the story of a troubled Korean family that eventually finds hope. Hojun (16) lives with his father Doil (45), who came to Canada to escape from a private moneylender 8 years ago. Upon finding out about his wife’s (Mija, 35) infidelities as well as being exploited by the moneylender, Doil decides to leave his homeland and immigrate to Canada with his son. After years of delays caused by immigration problems, Mija takes a trip to Canada to find her family. Hojun however, can’t forgive her because he thinks she abandoned him. While Mija is visiting Canada, Hojun picks up a flower off the street by chance and that night the flower turns into an old man. The old man convinces Hojun to forgive his mother and father. Finally father and son meet with Mija to reconcile. Excited to share his happiness, Hojun goes home to speak to the old man only to discover that he’s gone, and the only thing left is the old man’s wallet. Looking at the old man’s ID, Hojun finds out that the old man is in fact himself.

[ LITTLE HOJUN ]
Male, age 6-10. Little Hojun is an 8-year-old Korean boy who is extremely close to his mother. When Hojun’s father decides to leave Korea, Little Hojun becomes very sad and anxious from being separated from his mother.

[ HOJUN ]
Male, age 16-19. Hojun is a teenage Korean boy who now lives in Canada with his father. He deeply misses his mother who still lives in Korea.

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I did a little bit of online research on this audition, reposted from Craigslist.org. Completing Kaden looks like an internet-based Christian TV show that they’re trying to get into wider distribution. I didn’t watch any of the episodes, but you can find them online. -Michael Bean, Head Coach, Biz Studio

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COMPLETING KADEN
Television Show (non-union)

Shoot Location: Maple Ridge
Required film time: Approximately 2 hours, 1 time.
Audition Location: off of Dewdney Trunk Road, near 227th Street (specific location information will be given when an audition is arranged)

DETAILS: International Television Show (Completing Kaden) is seeking additional talent for the second season of this new situational comedy/drama television series. The majority of the show has been shot in St. Louis, Missouri and a few remaining scenes will now be filmed in Maple Ridge, BC (part of Greater Vancouver). The show begins airing this month on television all around the world in many English-speaking countries. See www.CompletingKaden.com for all the details.

SUBMISSIONS:Email a headshot and resume to gigs-266982266@craigslist.org. If your headshot looks like you would fit the part, we’ll schedule an audition.

[ YOUNG WOMEN ] 2 young women ages 10-12 to play the younger version of two characters in a flashback sequence.

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This is a big one, reposted from the Actors Access website. This is the real deal–a big US feature film, looking for something so specific that they’re willing to accept submissions from far and wide. Probably they’re looking for a girl who’s a skilled actor and has a really specific ethnic look–the breakdown says “El Salvadoran Indian.” So you don’t have to be El Salvadoran Indian, you just have to LOOK like you could be. There’s a growing market for non-caucasian actors, and lucky you if you can fit into that demographic! The more flexible your look is, the more work there is for you. -Michael Bean, Head Coach, Biz Studio

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IN THE ELECTRIC MIST WITH CONFEDERATE DEAD
Feature Film, Union

Production Co.: Electric Mist L.L.C.
Producer: Michael Fitzgerald
Diector: Bertrand Tavernier
Screenplay by: Jerzy Kromolowski & Mary Olson-Kromolowski
Based on the novel by James Lee Burke
Line Producer: John Hardy
Casting Director: Jeanne McCarthy
Casting Associate: Nicole Abellera
Casting Assistant: Leslie Woo
Location: Louisiana
Start Date: April, 2007

SUBMISSIONS: Submit electronically via Actors Access or submit hardcopy (resume and headshot) to “Jeanne McCarthy Casting, 12340 Santa Monica Boulevard #233, Los Angeles, CA 90025″

[ DAVE ROBICHAUX ] (CAST: TOMMY LEE JONES)

[ ALAFAIR ]
11 years old, an El Salvadoran Indian and a cute tomboy of a girl, Alafair is the adopted daughter of Bootsie and Dave, who rescued her from a plane wreck in which her mother died. Bright, engaging, feisty, completely at ease with Dave and Bootsie, Alafair is thrilled when she gets the part of an extra on Elrod’s movie, and apparently impresses both Elrod and the director…LEAD (8)

STORYLINE: New Iberia Parish Police Lieutenant DAVE ROBICHAUX tries to link the recent gruesome murders of local prostitutes with a murder he witnessed as a teenager years ago…

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Could be a good clip for your reel, reposted from vancouveractorsguide.com. There’s no audition, so they’ll be casting from headshots based on your look. This might be a fun thing to do with an afternoon. -Michael Bean, Head Coach, Biz Studio

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THE WORLD WILL GROW
Music Video (non-union)

Production Company: Digital Interference
Category Music Video
Producer(s) Cody Mielke
Director(s) Colin Minihan

Audition Date(s) no auditions
Shoot Location Victoria, BC
Compensation / Rates $50

SUBMISSIONS: Email headshot to casting@digitalinterference.net by Monday Jan.29, 2007.

COMMENTS: Each scene will take no longer then 2-3 to film.

[ YOUNG GIRL ]: Girl, Age 12-14

[ SON ]: Boy, Age 10-12

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Here’s a little one from the students at BCIT, reposted from the Vancouver Actors Guide. I don’t have any personal experience with BCIT films but I’ve heard that their studio and equipment are top-notch. If you book this gig, email me and let me know how it goes for you! -Michael Bean, Head Coach, Biz Studio

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HEART OF BROTHERS
BCIT Student Film (non-union)

Project Name Heart of Brothers
Production Company BCIT Television
Category Student
Producer(s) Colin de Jose
Director(s) Miranda Johnson
Casting Director Colin de Jose

Audition Date(s) February 3rd-16
Call Back Date(s) February 17
Audition Location Building SE-10 3700 Willingdon

Shoot Dates February 18-March 2nd 2007
Shoot Location Surrey, Burnaby
Compensation / Rates 1.14

SUBMISSIONS: To arrange an audition please call (604) 314-2021 before February 16th, 2007.

STORYLINE: Story is in development. this is a war movie.

[ BOYS ]: 2 boys around 12 years old

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Showfax and Actors Access have regular columns from casting directors in Los Angeles here, and they sometimes have excellent articles from guest casting directors. This one is from Lana Veekner, head of Portland, Oregon’s biggest casting company. I highly recommend reading her thoughts on the advantages of working in your hometown instead of moving to a bigger market like Los Angeles. You can read the whole article here.

Her main points are:

If you’re a strong actor, you can be a big fish in small pond.
In a small market (like Vancouver) really gifted actors stand out.

In a smaller market, it’s easier to meet the players.
After a year or two, especially if you’re good, most of the casting directors in town will know you on sight and know the kinds of roles they can bring you in for.

Quality of life: time to exercise, study, etc.
If you don’t have to spend all your time in a car commuting (Los Angeles), you can have a “life” in addition to having an acting career.

Join the unions.
Get your credits on local productions and join the union before you head south.

Theatre.
It’s easier to juggle theatre and film in a smaller city.

Independent films.
Connect with independent filmmakers, work on local films.

Do your own thing.
Take advantage of the smaller market to create your own films.

Save money for the move.
Waaaay less expensive to live in Vancouver than in LA, save your pennies here so you don’t have to work two jobs when you go down there to take your big shot.

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Here’s an amazing chance to be in a US feature for the right small person. It looks like this film is shooting in the USA, so if they’re posting to the Vancouver section of Actors Access that means they’re having trouble finding just the right actor for the role. It also means they’ll probably get hundreds of submissions. Good luck! -Michael Bean, Head Coach, Biz Studio

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SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK
Feature Film (union; Likely Story, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment)

Director: Charlie Kaufman
Writer: Charlie Kaufman
Producers: Anthony Bregman
Casting Director: Jeanne McCarthy
Casting Associate: Nicole Abellera
Start Date: Spring 2007
Location: TBD

SUBMISSIONS must be made through the Actors Access website. Membership is free, each submission costs around $2.

OLIVE: 4 to 6 year old girl. Caden (Phillip Seymour Hoffman) and Adele’s daughter. She is quirky and talkative. Always curious and inquisitive.

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A Vancouver Film School short that’s looking for two young actors in lead roles. Jump on it–these don’t come up very often. -Michael Bean, Head Coach, Biz Studio

CRISE CARDIAC
Student Film (non-union; Vancouver Film School)

Audition Times: Thursday Jan.15 6-10pm, Friday Jan.16 6-10pm
Audition Location: 400 West Hastings

SUBMISSIONS: Email a current picture and resume to crisecardiac@yahoo.ca to book an audition time.

COMMENTS
We are students at the Vancouver Film school, and we’re doing preliminary casting for the short film “Crise Cardiac.” Because some of the roles are extremely difficult to cast, we are doing two sets of auditions. General casting will take place in the near future, but in the mean time, please only email if you are suitable for the parts we have listed.

STORYLINE: When she was young, Charlotte Stein’s parents decided to wait until she was old enough to understand religion to explain it to her. After her father’s passing, her mother starts to date a deacon from a catholic church and when he tells her that Jesus lives in her heart, there’s a slight misunderstanding. With the help of her best friend Albert, Charlotte has to try to find a way to save herself from the vampire living inside of her.

CHARLOTTE STEIN Female, Age 6-12. Charlotte is a smart and imaginative young girl, unexposed to the world of Religion. When she hears that Jesus is living in her heart, she is terrified. The prospect of someone living inside her horrifies her and she starts her research. Charlotte has a great vocabulary.

ALBERT Male, Age 6-12. Albert is Charlotte’s best friend. When Charlotte asks for his help, he springs into action. Also unexposed to catholocism, Albert has his own unique take on what’s happening to Charlotte. Albert is a smart, rather well off, sort of dorky young man who would do anything to help his friend.

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This is an interesting little piece, reposted from the Vancouver Actors Guide. There are few speaking roles for teens, so this is a good chance to stretch yourself by doing some stage work. -Michael Bean, Head Coach, Biz Studio

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MARVIN’S ROOM
Theatre (non-union)

Project Name Marvin’s Room
Production Company Stage 43
Category Stage
Producer(s) Claire Bays & Pat Prigge
Director(s) Maria DiMartino
Casting Director Maria DiMartino

Audition Date(s) Monday January 22 & Wednesday January 24
Call Back Date(s) Saturday January 27 (invite only)
Audition Location Douglas College, David Lam Campus on Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

Performance Dates May 10 – 19
Performance Location Evergreen Theatre
Union Status Non – Union
Compensation / Rates N/A

SUBMISSIONS Email marvinsroomdirector@yahoo.ca to set up an appointment. Submission deadline January 19th, 2007. Auditions are by appointment only. Please prepare a short contemporary monologue (2 minute max).

STORYLINE
A dark and funny comedy-drama about two sisters who became estranged after their fathers stroke 17 years ago, only to be brought together again by the fate of one sister’s personal tragedy. This poignant family story takes us through a journey of discovery, as we learn that the things that divide us are often the same things that unite us

HANK: Male, age 16-18
CHARLIE: Male, age 13-15

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Here’s a good one, reposted from the Vancouver Actors Guide. Great opportunity for three young actors to work on a semi-professional feature film shot here in BC. It’s a “thesis” film, which means that a group of film students is making the film as part of their Masters Degree at Columbia University. Masters Thesis films are usually much better than regular film-school fare, because the students have more experience (4-5 years) and because the budget is substantially higher for a thesis film, which means better equipment and locations (etc.) -Michael Bean, Head Coach, Biz Studio

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OGOPOGO
Feature Film (student; non-union)

Production Company GoodGang\ Columbia University
Category Student Film
Producer(s) Elif Refig, Brendan Rose
Director(s) Chris Amundson
Casting Director Elif Refig

Audition Date(s) January 7th, 2007
Call Back Date(s) January 30th, 2007
Audition Location Vancouver

Shoot Dates February 8-15, 2007
Shoot Location Vancouver\Kelowna
Compensation / Rates TO BE DISCUSSED LATER DUE TO THE BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS

SUBMISSIONS
Email a current picture and resume to info@goodgang.com or send hardcopy to “PO BOX 250372, NY, New York, 10025.” Audition tapes and work samples will be appriciated. Deadline for submissions is February 1st, 2007

COMMENTS
GoodGang Productions, out of New York City, is an independent film production company founded by graduates of the MFA Film Program at Columbia University. Based on the interdisciplinary approach to filmmaking that underlies Columbia’s program, GoodGang is more of a film collective than a traditional production company. OGOPOGO is the thesis project of Canadian director Chris Amundson, who is based in NYC.

STORYLINE
At the age of 15, Chuck Ritchie sighted the mythical sea monster “Ogopogo”. For 20 years, he has patrolled the shores of Lake Okanagan, amassing evidence for the creature’s existence. But when a team of American biologists declare the lake to be free of prehistoric life, Chuck’s beliefs are put to the test. Only his son Eric continues to believe in the Ogopogo, and in the man who saw him 20 years ago…

ERIC
Male, age 9. Quiet and thoughtful, a bit of an outcast. Idolizes his father and champions the existence of the Ogopogo

FAT DANNY EDMUNDS
Male, Age 9. Eric’s belligerent classmate.

LITTLE LINDSAY DAVIS
Female, Age 9. Eric’s innocent classmate.

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