Tag: Marvel

02
Feb

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- NYC: Non-Union MARVEL Gaming Co-Host

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT SELF-TAPE:  before 1 PM Monday February 6th, 2017

PROJECT:  Non-Union Marvel Gaming

CLIENT:  Marvel

PRODUCER/DIRECTOR:  Brian Stieve

CASTING DIRECTOR:  BreakThrough Casting

AUDITION:  Self-tape + headshot/resume/reels

CALLBACKS:  Friday, 2/10/17 in NYC

SHOOT LOCATION:  NYC studio and various events in and around NYC

SHOOT DATE:  Thursday, 6/1/2017

USAGE:  New Media 

RATE:  Gaming Segment- $400/4 hrs + 10% agency fee + travel + copy + credit  – Events- add’l rate, TBD + 10% agency fee + travel + copy + credit

SEEKING:

[CO-HOST]

Male, early-mid 20s, any ethnicity. Must be comfortable with co-hosting and/or also with Let’s Play video content to play on Twitch and YouTube live.  While it’s not a must to have experience with live streaming, a general knowledge of gaming is preferred.  MUST have professional reel to be considered.  MUST have basic knowledge of the Marvel universe. In addition to live-play, talent would be expected to attend events in and around the NYC region with possibility of travel for specific events.

SUBMIT REQUIRED MATERIALS + SELF-TAPE (before 1 PM Monday February 6th, 2017):

  1.  name/cell/email/agency info (if applicable)
  2.  current height/weight AND location base (MANDATORY)
  3.  current headshots/pics
  4.  updated resume
  5.  ACTOR’S reels/clips (MANDATORY)
  6.  MANDATORY self-tape deadline:  before 1 PM Monday February 6th, 2017 (see self-tape personality clip instructions below)

SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS

  1.  dress camera ready (hair and dressed in cool, edgy attire)
  2.  slate, state height/weight, location base (city you live in- MANDATORY)
  3.  zoom out for full body shots with full body profiles, zoom in and shoot from shoulders (clearly showing face and hair length).
  4.  PERSONALITY CLIP (see instructions below)  Show us your personality, wit and style and most importantly- HAVE FUN.  PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE WELL LIT AND IN FOCUS.  If we can’t clearly see and hear you, your self-tape WILL NOT be reviewed.  

PERSONALITY CLIP INSTRUCTIONS :

(1-2 minutes) As the breakdown suggests, we are looking for an online gamer who has knowledge of the Marvel Universe and can banter easily with the host.  We would like you to self-tape a personality clip showing us your knowledge of Marvel and all things gaming.

Email:  dana@breakthroughcasting.com

Subject line:  Marvel Gaming

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26
Jan

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- NYC: Non-Union MARVEL Host, THWIP- The Big Marvel Show

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT SELF-TAPE:  before 10 PM Friday February 3rd, 2017

PROJECT:  Non-Union Web Series

CLIENT:  Marvel

PRODUCER:  Judith Stephens

DIRECTOR:  Jason Latorre

CASTING DIRECTOR:  BreakThrough Casting

AUDITION:  Self-tape + headshot/resume/reels

CALLBACKS:  Thursday, 2/9/17 in NYC

SHOOT LOCATION:  NYC

SHOOT DATE:  Tuesday, 2/14/17

USAGE:  Web (Youtube only)

RATE:  $400/4 hrs + 10% agency fee + $50 travel stipend + copy + credit

THWIP – The Big Marvel Show (reference videos):

https://youtu.be/-ZxaO4FwOI0

https://youtu.be/QVdBjpZe3IY

https://youtu.be/RiQtkK1u4zY

SEEKING:

[HOST]

Male or Female, late 20s-early 30’s, any ethnicity.  STRONG ACTOR with COMEDIC/IMPROV skills for MOS (man on street interviewer/comedian), ala “The Daily Show”.  The HOST MUST have a knowledge of the Marvel Universe, has comedic timing, is a skilled interviewer and can engage easily with the public. MUST have HOSTING and interviewing experience (celebrities a BIG PLUS).  This is on-going work where in addition to MOS, future segments will include interviewing celebrities and co-hosting in-studio when needed.  COMEDIC and/or HOSTING REELS MANDATORY.

SUBMIT A) REQUIRED MATERIALS and B) SELF-TAPE (before 10 PM Friday February 3rd, 2017):

  1.  name/cell/email/agency info (if applicable)
  2.  current height/weight AND location base (MANDATORY)
  3.  current headshots/pics
  4.  updated resume
  5.  COMEDIC AND/OR HOSTING reels/clips (MANDATORY)
  6.  MANDATORY self-tape deadline:  before 10 PM Friday February 3rd, 2017 (see self-tape and improv audition instructions below)

SELF-TAPE INSTRUCTIONS

  1.  dress camera ready (makeup, hair and dressed in cool, edgy attire)
  2.  slate, state height/weight, location base (city you live in- MANDATORY)
  3.  zoom out for full body shots with full body profiles, zoom in and shoot from shoulders (clearly showing face and hair length).
  4.  IMPROV AUDITION (see instructions below)  Show us your personality, wit and style and most importantly- HAVE FUN.  PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE WELL LIT AND IN FOCUS.  If we can’t clearly see and hear you, your self-tape WILL NOT be reviewed.  

IMPROV AUDITION :

(1-2 minutes) As the breakdown suggests, we are looking for an interviewer who has knowledge of the Marvel Universe, has comedic timing and can engage easily with the public.  We would like you to self-tape MOS (man on street) interview embodying these elements.  Remember, we want to see more of you and your style than the interviewee.  Suggested questions (but feel free to create your own):

  1.  Who is your favorite Marvel hero/villain?
  2.  Do you like them better in the comics or film?
  3.  If you had a super power of any kind, what would it be?  Would you be a hero or villain?
  4.  If the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy asked you to join their team but you could only pick one, which would you join?

Email:  

dana@breakthroughcasting.com (MALES ONLY)

johanna@breakthroughcasting.com (FEMALES ONLY)

Subject line:  Marvel THWIP

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08
Jul

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING: NON-UNION NORELCO VIDEO, SERIES 2

 

*EMERGENCY RUSH CASTING:  TALENT WILL BE BOOKED TODAY-SUBMIT ASAP!!!*

*DIRECT BOOKING FROM HEADSHOTS & SELF-TAPES

 

NON-UNION VIDEO, Series 2

CLIENT:  Norelco

DIRECTOR:  Jason Latorre 

SHOOT DATE:  7/11/16

LOCATION:  Central Park, NYC (MUST SELF-REPORT)

USAGE:  Web & Comic Con (FULL BUYOUT)

RATE:  Males- $400/2 hrs;  Females-$325/2 hrs (NO AGENCY FEE)

Talent paid Net 60 days

 

SEEKING:  

[IRON MAN/TONY STARK]

Male, 20s, any ethnicity, MUST CURRENTLY HAVE FACIAL HAIR.  Talent will be approached for a “Game Show” in Central Park and asked if willing to have a specific shave similar to Iron Man/Tony Stark. 

 

[DR. STRANGE]

Male, 20s, any ethnicity, MUST CURRENTLY HAVE FACIAL HAIR.  Talent will be approached for a “Game Show” in Central Park and asked if willing to have a specific shave similar to DR. STRANGE.

 

[KARNAK]

Male, 20s, any ethnicity, MUST CURRENTLY HAVE FACIAL HAIR.  Talent will be approached for a “Game Show” in Central Park and asked if willing to have a specific shave similar to KARNAK. 

 

[GIRLFRIEND]

Female, 20s, any ethnicity.  GIRLFRIEND will be asked if her boyfriend should be shaved a la Tony Stark and encourages him to do so.

 

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

A)  Email info AND Self-tape below (MANDATORY)

  •  name/email/cell/city based
  •  agency/rep name/email/cell (if available)
  •  height/weight
  •  CURRENT headshot (clean shaven for MEN)
  •  SUBMIT SELF-TAPE:  with your cell phone, 1) slate,  2) state your height & weight, 3) zoom in for headshot, 4) show facial profiles, 5) zoom out for body shot, 6) show full body profiles.

 
EMAIL:  johanna@breakthroughcasting.com

SUBJECT LINE:  Norelco- Series 2

 

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