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31
Aug

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- HUDSON VALLEY NY: Non-Union Industrial, Meet the Doctor 7

*Direct Booking from required info and self-tapes only
*Submissions missing info and self-tapes will not be considered
*Deadline to submit self-tapes:  10pm Friday, 9/1/17

 

NON-UNION INDUSTRIAL

 

CLIENT:  Health Quest
PROJECT NAME:  Meet the Doctor 7
PRODUCER:  Tara Latorre
DIRECTOR:  Edward Roy
PRODUCTION COMPANY:  J6 MediaWorks
CASTING DIRECTOR:  BreakThrough Casting
AUDITION:  Direct Booking ONLY from Self-Tapes/Headshots/Resumes/Reels
LOCATION:  Salt Point, NY (MANDATORY SELF-REPORT BY CAR)
DATE:  Friday, 9/8/17
USAGE:  Health Quest Website, YouTube and FaceBook (FULL BUYOUT)
RATE:  $300/4 hrs paid NET 30 (NO TRAVEL, NO AGENCY FEE)

 

SEEKING: 

 

[YOUNG ADULT PATIENT]

Female OR Male, 18-25 yrs, any ethnicity.  Non-speaking role where patient will be interacting with doctors.  Shoots 9am-12pm on Friday 9/8/17,  MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO SALT POINT, NY (no exceptions).

 

[SENIOR PATIENT]

Female OR Male, 50s-60s, ethnically ambiguous, GREY HAIR A BIG PLUS. Non-speaking role where patient will be interacting with doctors.  Shoots 1pm-5pm on Friday 9/8/17,  MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO SALT POINT, NY (no exceptions).

 

SUBMIT REQUIRED INFO: 
  1.   Email name/cell/location base/agency (if applicable)
  2.   Include current height & weight
  3.   Attach current headshots & resume
  4.   Include links to reels
  5.   Attach self-tape (see instructions below)

SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS:  

*record horizontally on devices against a simple background, make sure you are well-lit, in focus and can be clearly heard

  1.   state your name, agency (if applicable), current height/weight and location base (mandatory)
  2.   state, “I CONFIRM THAT I CAN SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO SALT POINT, NY”
  3.   zoom out full body shot and full body profiles
  4.   zoom in headshot (shoulders to to top of head)
  5.   in 30 seconds, describe your ideal doctor-patient relationship

 

EMAIL:  johanna@breakthroughcasting.com

SUBJECT LINE:  MTD 7

 

25
Aug

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- NY CAPITAL REGION: Non-Union Industrial Seeking Spokesperson with GREAT MEMORIZATION SKILLS

*Direct Booking ONLY:  self-tapes/headshots/resumes/reels
*Submissions without self-tapes WILL NOT be considered.
*Deadline to submit is 9PM Monday, 9/4/17.  Submission and self-tape instructions are found below.

 

NON-UNION INDUSTRIAL

CLIENT:  NYS Office of Victim Services
PROJECT: NYSOVS – Video #1
PRODUCER:  Joseph Walsh
CASTING DIRECTOR:  BreakThrough Casting
DATE:  Tuesday, 9/26/17
LOCATION:  Albany, NY (MUST SELF-REPORT)
USAGE:  Internal + Website Only (FULL BUYOUT)
RATE:  $500/4 hrs + 10% agency fee + $50 travel stipend

SYNOPSIS:
This is a series of videos that will shoot over the course of the year and will be used as training modules to educate employees to assist people who are filing claims.

SEEKING:

[SPOKESPERSON]
Female, 30s-50s, any ethnicity, STRONG ACTOR WITH GREAT MEMORIZATION SKILLS who can effectively prepare a 2 minute script (NOT MEMORIZING THE NIGHT BEFORE SHOOT), fully performed and in character. Must embody qualities of one who is very caring with lots of compassion and has a personable quality, as if having a natural conversation with the viewer. Actors with a personal connection to crime victimization will be strongly considered. This first video is an introductory overview of the agency. There will be a series of steadicam moves involved, so MEMORIZATION OF THE SCRIPT IS KEY. However, we will be shooting in fragments, so talent will NOT have to deliver the entire script from start to finish in one take. Teleprompter can be provided if necessary.  Please note, this is on-going work for the best talent suited for this project, as it is a series of training modules.  Rates for future videos will fluctuate to reflect the scope of work required by talent.

SUBMIT REQUIRED MATERIALS:

*Deadline to submit 9PM Monday, 9/4/17

  1.   name/email/cell/agency (if applicable)
  2.   ATTACH current headshot/resume/LINKS to reels (MANDATORY)
  3.   ATTACH self-tape – Downloadable Links (wetransfer/dropbox/google docs/etc.) Preferred (see audition copy below)

 

SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS:

  1.   slate (name and agency, if applicable or state “Self-rep”)
  2.   state current height, weight AND location base (MANDATORY)
  3.   state, “I confirm that I am able to self-report to Albany, NY”
  4.   perform MEMORIZED copy below:

AUDITION COPY:

In 1966, the murder of a Good Samaritan left his wife unable to support their baby. She sent their daughter overseas to live with her grandmother. From this tragedy, the New York State Crime Victims Compensation Board was established, to ensure crime victims and their families could get the help they needed to rebuild their lives.

This agency, now known as The New York State Office of Victim Services, has assisted thousands of individuals on their journey from victim to survivor. Its mission: to provide financial compensation to innocent victims of crime, to advocate for their rights, and to fund a network of victim assistance programs across the state that provide direct services to men, women and children.

Because of OVS, there is counseling and crisis intervention, emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, legal help with custody and support, advocacy, and so much more.

Crime doesn’t discriminate. Victims come from every community, every walk of life. Advocates meet those unique needs, every day. The New York State Office of Victim Services is here.

Help, healing and hope for crime victims since 1966.

Additionally, if you have a personal connection with crime victimization and feel comfortable sharing with us, please tell us about your experience (1-2 minutes).  This is not mandatory.

 

 

EMAIL:  dana@breakthroughcasting.com

SUBJECT LINE:  NYSOVS #1

 

 

 

 

17
Aug

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING – NYS CAPITAL REGION: Non-Union PSA “Text HOPENY”

*Deadline to submit self-tapes:  11am Monday, 8/21/17
*Submissions without self-tapes will not be considered.  Please see self-tape instructions below.

NON-UNION PSA

CLIENT:  NYS Gaming Commission
PROJECT:  NYS Gaming Commission- Text HOPENY
DIRECTOR:  Joe Walsh
PRODUCTION COMPANY:  NYS Media Services
CASTING DIRECTOR:  BreakThrough Casting
LOCATION:  Albany, NY (MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR)
DATE:  Wednesday, 9/6/17
USAGE:  1 yr Broadcast/Radio/Web -NYS ONLY
RATE:  See roles below

SYNOPSIS:  PSA to encourage those with a gambling addiction or those who know someone with a gambling addiction, to utilize HOPENY.

SEEKING:

[YOUNG MAN – ENGLISH]
Caucasian, Male, late 20s-early 30s.  STRONG ACTOR, sincere and forthright.
MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO ALBANY, NY (no exceptions).
Rate: $450/4 hrs + 10% agency fee  + $100 travel stipend + copy

 

[MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN – ENGLISH]
Asian, Female, mid 40s-early 50s.  STRONG ACTOR, sincere and forthright.
MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO ALBANY, NY (no exceptions).
Rate: $450/4 hrs + 10% agency fee  + $100 travel stipend + copy

 

[YOUNG MAN – SPANISH/ENGLISH]
All Ethnicities, Male, late 20s-early 30s.  STRONG ACTOR, sincere and forthright, MUST SPEAK FLUENT SPANISH AND ENGLISH.  MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO ALBANY, NY (no exceptions).
Rate: $450/4 hrs + 10% agency fee  + $100 travel stipend + copy

 

[MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN – SPANISH/ENGLISH]
All Ethnicities, Female, mid 40s-early 50s.  STRONG ACTOR, sincere and forthright, MUST SPEAK FLUENT SPANISH AND ENGLISH.  MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO ALBANY, NY (no exceptions).
Rate: $450/4 hrs + 10% agency fee  + $100 travel stipend + copy

 

[BILINGUAL WOMAN – SPANISH/ENGLISH]
All Ethnicities, Female, mid 30s.  STRONG ACTOR, sincere and forthright, MUST SPEAK FLUENT SPANISH AND ENGLISH.  MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO ALBANY, NY (no exceptions).
Rate: $750/8 hrs + 10% agency fee  + $100 travel stipend + copy

 

[BILINGUAL OLDER MAN – SPANISH/ENGLISH]
All Ethnicities, Male, late 50s, with Grey Hair. STRONG ACTOR, sincere and forthright, MUST SPEAK FLUENT SPANISH AND ENGLISH.  MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO ALBANY, NY (no exceptions).
Rate: $750/8 hrs + 10% agency fee  + $100 travel stipend + copy

 

SUBMIT REQUIRED MATERIALS: (Deadline to submit 11am Monday, 8/21/17)

  1.  email talent and agency contact info (if applicable)
  2.  attach current headshot and resume (do not send links)
  3.  include links to acting/commercial reels
  4.  attach self-tape (see instructions below)

SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS:  

  1.  state name/agency (if applicable) or self-represented
  2.  state current height/weight/location base (MANDATORY)
  3.  state, “I confirm that I can self-report BY CAR to Albany, NY”
  4.  zoom out full body & profiles
  5.  zoom in headshot (chest to top of head) and perform MEMORIZED audition copy LOOKING INTO CAMERA (see below)

AUDITION COPY:

* Please note, roles YOUNG MAN and MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN to read English Copy only.  All other roles to read BOTH English AND Spanish copy.

English Copy:

“Lately I find myself gambling more than I can afford,”

(Pause)

“and when I’m not actually gambling,”

(Pause)

“It’s all I think about.”

(Pause)

“I have an addiction.”

(Pause)                                          

“I need help.”

(Pause)

“Most of all …I need hope.”   

(Pause)

“Don’t give up.”

(Pause)

“Give yourself a new chance.”

Spanish Copy:

“Últimamente, juego más de lo que me puedo permitir y, cuando no estoy jugando, estoy pensando en el juego.

Tengo una adicción.

Necesito ayuda.

Lo que más necesito es esperanza.

No se rinda. Dese una nueva oportunidad.”

 

EMAIL:  dana@breakthroughcasting.com

SUBJECT LINE: HOPENY ON-CAMERA PSA

17
Aug

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING – NY CAPITAL REGION: Non-Union PSA (Voice-Over) – Text HOPENY

*Deadline to submit self-tapes:  11am Monday, 8/21/17
*Submissions without self-tapes will not be considered.  Please see self-tape instructions below.

NON-UNION PSA (Voice-Over)

CLIENT:  NYS Gaming Commission
PROJECT:  Text HOPENY (VO)
DIRECTOR:  Joe Walsh
PRODUCTION COMPANY:  NYS Media Services
CASTING DIRECTOR:  BreakThrough Casting
LOCATION:  Remote Recording
DATE:  Late August TBD
USAGE:  1 yr Broadcast/Radio/Web- NYS ONLY
RATE: $450 (2 tags English/ 2 tags Spanish) + 10% agency fee + copy

SYNOPSIS:  PSA to encourage those with a gambling addiction, or those who know someone with a gambling addiction, to utilize HOPENY.

SEEKING:

[PROFESSIONAL VO ACTOR- BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH]

Male or Female, 30s-50s.  Professional VO actor with range who can embody sincerity, honesty and encouragement.  Must be BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH.  Remote recording only, must own or have access to professional studio.
 

SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS:  

SUBMIT REQUIRED MATERIALS- Deadline to submit 11am Monday, 8/21/17

1)  name/email/cell

2) agency contact (if applicable)

3)  headshot

4)  professional VO reels/audio files

5)  list pro equipment (MANDATORY)

6)  self-tape audition copy in both ENGLISH AND SPANISH (see below)

AUDITION COPY 

ENGLISH:

“The New York State HOPEline.  If you or someone you love has a gambling problem, contact us now. Send a text message to HOPYNY (467369)”

“The New York State HOPEline: Send a text message to HOPYNY (467369).  Hope is here. And we’re waiting for you.”

SPANISH:

“HOPELINE del Estado de Nueva York.  Si usted o alguno de sus seres queridos tiene un problema de juego, comuníquese con nosotros ahora mismo.”

“HOPELINE del Estado de Nueva York: envíe un mensaje de texto a HOPENY (467369). La esperanza está aquí y nosotros lo estamos esperando.”

 

EMAIL:  dana@breakthroughcasting.com

SUBJECT LINE: HOPENY PSA- VO

14
Aug

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- NY HUDSON VALLEY REGION: Non-Union Industrial, Meet the Doctor 6

*Direct Booking from required info and self-tapes only
*Submissions missing info will not be considered
*Deadline to submit self-tapes:  5pm Wednesday, 8/16/17

 

NON-UNION INDUSTRIAL
CLIENT:  Health Quest
PROJECT NAME:  Meet the Doctor 6
PRODUCER:  Tara Latorre
DIRECTOR:  Edward Roy
PRODUCTION COMPANY:  J6 MediaWorks
CASTING DIRECTOR:  BreakThrough Casting
DATE:  Direct Booking from Self-Tapes/Headshots/Resumes/Reels
LOCATION:  Fishkill, NY (MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR)
DATE:  Wednesday, 8/23/17
USAGE:  Health Quest Website, YouTube and FaceBook (FULL BUYOUT)
RATE:  $300/4 hrs paid NET 30 (NO TRAVEL, NO AGENCY FEE)

 

SEEKING: 

 

[PATIENT 1]
Female OR Male, 30s-50s, Caucasian.  Non-speaking role where patient will be interacting with doctors.  Shoots 9am-12pm on Wednesday 8/23/17,  MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO FISHKILL, NY (no exceptions).

 

[PATIENT 2]
Male, 18-30 years, African-American OR ethnically ambiguous. Non-speaking role where patient will be interacting with doctors.  Shoots 1pm-4pm on Wednesday 8/23/17,  MUST SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO FISHKILL, NY (no exceptions).

 

SUBMIT REQUIRED INFO: 
  1.   Email name/cell/location base/agency (if applicable)
  2.   Include current height & weight
  3.   Attach current headshots & resume
  4.   Include links to reels
  5.   Attach self-tape (see instructions below)

SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS:  

*record horizontally on devices, use a simple background, make sure you are well-lit, in focus and can be clearly heard

  1.   state your name, agency (if applicable), current height/weight and location base
  2.   state, “I CONFIRM THAT I CAN SELF-REPORT BY CAR TO FISHKILL, NY”
  3.   zoom out full body shot and full body profiles
  4.   zoom in headshot (shoulders to to top of head)
  5.   in 30 seconds, tell us what optimal health means to you

 

EMAIL:  johanna@breakthroughcasting.com

SUBJECT LINE:  MTD 6

 

 

 

04
Aug

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING – CT: Non-Union Short Video/Internet Only, Travelers Insurance

*DEADLINE TO SUBMIT SELF-TAPE:  before 10 AM Tuesday, August 8, 2017

*Submissions without self-tapes will not be considered (SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW).

 

PROJECT:  Non-Union Short Video/Internet Only

CLIENT:  Travelers Insurance

CASTING DIRECTOR:  BreakThrough Casting

AUDITION DATE:  Direct Booking only from self-tape/headshot/reels

LOCATION:  Norwalk or Waterford, CT (MUST SELF-REPORT)

DATE:  Last week in August (TBD)

USAGE:  Non-Broadcast, Internet and Social Media Only  (FULL BUYOUT)

RATE:  $1,200/8 hrs + 10% talent agency fee + $160.00 travel stipend + copy

SEEKING:

[INJURED MAN]

Male, 25-30, any ethnicity.  An injured man is collecting workers compensation…but everything is OK because he has Travelers insurance.  Talent will have a broken leg/cast.

 

EMAIL REQUIRED MATERIALS & SELF-TAPE (before 10 AM Tuesday, August 8, 2017):

  1.   name/cell/email/agency info (if applicable)
  2.   current height/weight AND location base
  3.   current headshots/pics
  4.   updated resume
  5.   acting & commercial reels/clips (MANDATORY)
  6.   MANDATORY self-tape (see below):

SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS:  (shoot vertically on devices against simple background, make sure you are well lit and there is no background noise)

  1.   dress is polished casual
  2.   state name & agency (if applicable), state current height & weight, state location base
  3.   state on camera, “I CONFIRM THAT I CAN SELF-REPORT TO NORWALK/WATERFORD, CT” (mandatory)
  4.   state on camera, “I AM WILLING TO BE CLEAN SHAVEN”
  5.   zoom out full body & profiles; zoom headshot (shoulders top of head)
  6.   MANDATORY CLOSE-UP OF BARE FEET:  bottom AND top perspectives (see attached reference images below)
  7.   perform 3 different reads:  “Bon appetite, Petey” (HAVE FUN WITH THIS!)

 

Email:  dana@breakthroughcasting.com

Subject line:  Travelers

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