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27
May

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING: Non-Union PSA- Breast Cancer Screening (Albany, NY)

 

NON-UNION PSA – ALBANY, NY


*SELF-TAPE SUBMISSION DEADLINE:  9 PM Thursday, 6/2/16

 

PROJECT:  Breast Cancer Screening PSA
CLIENT: NYS Department of Health
PRODUCER:  Chris Conto
DIRECTOR: Joe Walsh
PRODUCTION COMPANY:  NYS Media Services Center
CASTING:  BreakThrough Casting
LOCATION: Albany Area
SHOOT DATE: Week of June 27th
USAGE:  Broadcast & Web
RATE: $575/8 hours + lunch (must self-report by car/no travel pay/no agency fee/full buyout)

 

SYNOPSIS:
A series of scenes wherein talent will be asked to evoke specific emotions. PSA for the NYS Department of Health for Breast Cancer Screening Campaign.

 


SEEKING:

 

[KIDS]
Males and Females, ages 10-13, ALL ETHNICITIES,  strong actors with expressive faces.  Minors must have updated work permit.

[TEENAGERS]
Males and Females, ages 13-17, ALL ETHNICITIES,  strong actors with expressive faces.  Family preparing dinner together. Minors must have updated work permit.

[FRESHMAN COLLEGE STUDENT]
Males and Females, ages 18-25, ALL ETHNICITIES, strong actors with expressive faces.  Mom drops off daughter/son at a college campus for her/his first year at college.

[ADULT SON]
Males, ages 25-30, ALL ETHNICITIES,  strong actors with expressive faces.  Mom with her adult son.

[PARENTS]
Males and Females, ages 40-55, ALL ETHNICITIES,  strong actors with expressive faces.  Family preparing dinner together.

[OLDER COUPLE]
Males and Females, ages 55-70, ALL ETHNICITIES, strong actors with expressive faces.  Shopping at the local farmer’s market, speaking with retailers.

[GRANDPARENTS]
Males and Females, ages 65-70, ALL ETHNICITIES,  strong actors with expressive faces.  Multi-generational family in park.

 

 

REQUIRED SUBMISSION INFO (*Deadline to submit self-tape:  9 PM Thursday, June 2):

  •  Name/Cell/Email/City Based
  •  Confirm that you can drive to Albany, NY (please DO NOT submit if you cannot self-report by car)
  •  CURRENT height/weight
  •  Agency/contact name/email/cell (if applicable)
  •  CURRENT headshot
  •  Links to previous work (if available, specifically work that complements the scene(s) you are submitting for)
  •  SELF-TAPE (MANDATORY) instructions:
  1.  State name/height/weight/city based
  2.  Zoom in for headshot (shoot from shoulders to top of head) and tell us a short, expressive anecdote (less than 1 minute total).  Then zoom out for full body view and profiles.
  3.  Record camera ready (in appropriate wardrobe, makeup and hair styled) against a simple, plain background, with good lighting so we can clearly see your face and hair length (wear hair down).

 

EMAIL:
johanna@breakthroughcasting.com

SUBJECT LINE:  DOH PSA (role)

 

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21
May

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING: Non-Union Commercial Seeking BG

 

NON-UNION COMMERCIAL SEEKING BG

 

*Direct Booking from Headshots and Self-tape (wearing formal wear options- MANDATORY)

*Deadline to submit self-tape:  9 PM Monday, May 23rd

 

PROJECT:  WOM “Crashing the Party”

PRODUCER:  Traci Carlson

PRODUCTION COMPANY:  Stranger

SHOOT DATE:  Wednesday, 5/25/16 (AM start time)

LOCATION:  Yonkers, NY (crew van available from NYC as well as shuttle if taking public transport)

USAGE:  All Media, 1 year, Chile only

RATE:  $200/8 hrs, cash on set + snacks/drinks/meals

 

SEEKING:

 

[BG PARTY GUESTS] 

Female and Males, 40s-early 50’s, ALL ETHNICITIES.  This spot is for a Chilean mobile company called WOM.  BG will be formally dressed, reserved party guests at a swanky event.   EVERYONE MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 OPTIONS OF FORMAL ATTIRE.  Wardrobe suggestions for men are suits with an open collar or loose tie, formal yet slightly relaxed.  Wardrobe suggestions for women are long gowns with jewelry.  Think Ralpn Lauren, Upper East Side and always polished.

 

[BG PARTY CRASHERS] 

Female and Males, 20s- early 30s, ALL ETHNICITIES.  This spot is for a Chilean mobile company called WOM.  BG will be young and “cool”, very put together with a more “downtown” vibe.  EVERYONE MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 WARDROBE OPTIONS.  Wardrobe suggestions are good fitting black jeans with cool button down or boutique t-shirt kind of feel.  Think All Saints/Rag & Bone. 

 

REQUIRED SUBMISSION INFO  (*Deadline to submit self-tape:  9 PM Monday, May 23rd):

  1.   name/cell/email
  2.   specify your city base
  3.   height/weight
  4.   CURRENT headshot- MANDATORY
  5.   self-tape (with cell phone is fine) wearing required wardrobe options (slate, state height/weight/city base, zoom in to clearly show face & hair length, zoom out to show full front, back and profiles)- MANDATORY

 

EMAIL:

johanna@breakthroughcasting.com (BG PARTY GUESTS only)

dana@breakthroughcasting.com (BG PARTY CRASHERS only)

 

SUBJECT LINE:  WOM

 

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15
May

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- Nashville, TN: Non-Union Industrial seeking Extras

 

NON-UNION INDUSTRIAL SEEKING EXTRAS

*DEADLINE TO SUBMIT:  11 pm Tuesday, 5/17/16

 

CLIENT:  Amgen/Neulasta 

PRODUCER:  Naomi Wells

DIRECTOR:  Bradley Tangonan

PRODUCTION COMPANY:  Lacuna Films

USAGE:  In-House + Web (full buyout)

SHOOT DATE(S):  Wednesday 5-25 and/or Thursday 5-26 (TBD)

LOCATION:  Nashville, Tennessee 

RATE:  $250/8 hours + 10% agency fee, Net 30, refreshments, snack and meals.  MUST BE ABLE TO SELF-REPORT BY CAR, NO TRAVEL PAY.

 

SEEKING:

 

[SENIOR FEMALES]

Females, all ethnicities, 60-70 yrs.  Shooting in a working oncology clinic where people will be receiving chemo, must be comfortable in this environment.  Extras are intended to be patients or family and friends in the clinic.  

 

[SENIOR MALES]

Males, all ethnicities, 60-70 yrs.  Shooting in a working Oncology Clinic where people will be receiving chemo, must be comfortable in this environment.  Extras are intended to be patients or family and friends in the clinic.  

 

[MOTHER]

Females, all ethnicities, 60-70 yrs.  Shooting in a working Oncology Clinic where people will be receiving chemo, must be comfortable in this environment.  Extras are intended to be patients or family and friends in the clinic.  

 

[DAUGHTER]

Females, all ethnicities, 35-45 yrs.  Shooting in a working Oncology Clinic where people will be receiving chemo, must be comfortable in this environment.  Extras are intended to be patients or family and friends in the clinic.  

 

EMAIL REQUIRED INFO (Deadline 11pm Tuesday, 5/17/16)

  1.  name/email/cell
  2.  city based/zip code (MANDATORY)
  3.  current physical stats (height/weight/hair & eye color)
  4.  agency/contact name/email/cell (if applicable)
  5.  jpeg of CURRENT headshot/pics
  6.  video slate (state name, height, weight and city base; zoom in to clearly show face and hair length; zoom out for profiles)

 

EMAIL ASAP TO:

dana@breakthroughcasting.com

 

SUBJECT LINE:  AMGEN TN

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21
Apr

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- VIRGINIA: RUSH CASTING, Seeking Non-Union Extras for AMGEN

 

RUSH CASTING, SUBMIT ASAP!!!

 

PROJECT:  Non-Union Industrial

CLIENT:  Amgen

PRODUCER:  Naomi Wells

DIRECTOR:  Bradley Tangonan

PRODUCTION COMPANY:  Lacuna Films

USAGE:  In house + web, full buyout

SHOOT DATE:  Monday 5/2 OR Tuesday 5/3/16 (TBD)

LOCATION:  Norfolk, Virginia (MUST SELF-REPORT, NO TRAVEL PAY)

RATE:  $250/8 hours + 10% agency fee, NET 30, refreshments, snacks, meals 

 

SEEKING:  

 

[FEMALE SENIORS]

Females, all ethnicities, 60-70 yrs, EXTRAS.  Shooting in a working oncology clinic where people will be receiving chemotherapy.  Must be comfortable in this environment.  Extras are intended to be patients or family and friends in the clinic.  Must provide non-branded clothing.  

 

[MALE SENIORS]

Males, all ethnicities, 60-70 yrs, EXTRAS.  Shooting in a working oncology clinic where people will be receiving chemotherapy. Must be comfortable in this environment.  Extras are intended to be patients or family and friends in the clinic.  Must provide non-branded clothing.

 

[MOTHER]

Females, all ethnicities, 60-70 yrs, EXTRA.  Shooting in a working oncology clinic where people will be receiving chemotherapy. Must be comfortable in this environment and must provide non-branded clothing.  

 

[DAUGHTER]

Female, all ethnicities, 35-45 yrs, EXTRA.  Shooting in a working oncology clinic where people will be receiving chemotherapy. Must be comfortable in this environment and must provide non-branded clothing.  

 

EMAIL REQUIRED INFO (Deadline 5pm Sunday, 4/24/16)

  1.  name/email/cell/city based
  2.  current physical stats (height/weight/hair & eye color)
  3.  agency/contact name/email/cell (if applicable)
  4.  jpeg of CURRENT headshot/pics
  5.  jpeg of CURRENT selfie (MANDATORY-shoot from shoulders up, must clearly show face and hair length)

 

EMAIL ASAP TO:

dana@breakthroughcasting.com (SENIOR FEMALES AND MOTHER ONLY)

johanna@breakthroughcasting.com (SENIOR MALES AND DAUGHTER EXTRAS ONLY)

 

SUBJECT LINE:  AMGEN

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12
Apr

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- NY Hudson Valley Region: RUSH PRINT CASTING, Submit ASAP!!!

 

RUSH CASTING, SUBMIT ASAP!!!

 

Project:  Print (Non-union affiliation)

Client:  Hudson Valley Investment Advisors

Advertising Agency:  BBG&G

Shoot Location:  Goshen, NY

Shoot Date:  TOMORROW, Wednesday 4/13, 1-5pm

Usage:  Print & Web (5 years)

Rate:  $300/4 hours paid on set (must self-report, no travel pay, no agency fee)

 

SEEKING:

 

[LAWYER]

Male, 50s, Caucasian.  Upscale, professional, refined, MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST TWO HIGH END, CONSERVATIVE LOOKING SUITS.

EMAIL REQUIRED INFO ASAP:

    1.  name/email/cell/city based
    2.  do you have a reliable car to self-report to Goshen, NY tomorrow, Wednessday 4/13 (PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT IF YOU CAN SELF-REPORT BY CAR)
    3.  current physical stats (height/weight/hair & eye color)
    4.  jpeg of CURRENT comps/headshots/pics (MANDATORY)
    5.  jpeg of CURRENT selfie in suit (MANDATORY-shoot from shoulders up, must clearly show face and hair length)

EMAIL:  johanna@breakthroughcasting.com
SUBJECT LINE:  HVIA

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11
Apr

Yes Way Rose Summer Water Commercial

PROJECT:  Yes Way Rose Summer Water

DIRECTORS:  Teddy Blanks and Alex Karpovsky

LOCATION:  TBD Studio in Brooklyn

DATE:  Thursday, April 14th, approximate 10:00am-6:00pm

USAGE:  Web Only, in perpetuity

RATE:  $200/8 hours (must self-report, no travel pay, no agency fee)

SEEKING:

[BALD MAN]
Male, Any Age ALL ETHNICITIES. MUST BE BALD Highly Featured BG, non-speaking role.  Rate: $200/8 hrs, Web Only, in perpetuity.

EMAIL REQUIRED INFO:

    1.  name/email/cell/city based
    2.  Can you self-report to Brooklyn?
    3.  current physical stats (height/weight/hair & eye color
    4.  jpeg of CURRENT comps/headshots/pics
    5.  jpeg of CURRENT selfie (MANDATORY-shoot from shoulders up, must clearly show face and hair length)

EMAIL ASAP TO (SUBMISSION DEADLINE TUESDAY. 4/11/16 5:00PM):
dana@breakthroughcasting.com

SUBJECT LINE:  Yes Way Rose

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09
Apr

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- NY Hudson Valley: DAVID LANCE NY (seeking male models)

 

PROJECT:  PRINT & WEB

CLIENT:  David Lance NY

DIRECTOR:  Matt Dorcas

PRODUCTION COMPANY:  Clutter Studios 

LOCATION:  NY Hudson Valley Region (location TBD, MUST SELF-REPORT)

DATE:  End of April or 1st week of May (callbacks in NYC, date TBD)

USAGE:  Print & Web (full buyout)

RATE:  $300/4 hours (must self-report, no travel pay, no agency fee)

 

SEEKING:

 

[MODELS]

Males, ages 25-50, any ethnicity, fit, MUST LOOK GREAT IN SUITS.

 

EMAIL REQUIRED INFO:

    1.  name/email/cell/city based
    2.  do you own a reliable car to self-report to the Hudson Valley?
    3.  current physical stats (height/weight/hair & eye color)
    4.  measurements (dress shirt, jacket, pants, shoe)
    5.  agency/contact name/email/cell (if applicable)
    6.  links to media (if applicable)
    7.  jpeg of CURRENT comps/headshots/pics
    8.  jpeg of CURRENT selfie (MANDATORY-shoot from shoulders up, must clearly show face and hair length)
    9.  link to slate (state name/agency/closeup/full body shot/profiles)

 

EMAIL ASAP TO:
johanna@breakthroughcasting.com

SUBJECT LINE:  David Lance NY

 

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01
Apr

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING NYC: Seeking ADDITIONAL Non-Union BG for GIPHY, ages 20-35

 

SUBMIT ASAP!!!

 

CLIENT:  Giphy

PRODUCER:  Traci Carlson

DIRECTOR:  Dark Igloo

PRODUCTION COMPANY:  Dark Igloo

PROJECT TYPE:  Web Video

SHOOT DATE:  April 6th

LOCATION:  Brooklyn, NY

USAGE:  All media, in perpetuity

RATE:  $100/ 8 hours cash on set, snacks and drinks (meal provided depending on hours worked)

 

SEEKING:  

[ADDITIONAL NON-UNION BACKGROUND TALENT, ages 20-35]

Females & Males, 20-35, all ethnicities, to participate in a daytime talk show parody, a la Sally Jessy Raphael.

 

SUBMIT REQUIRED INFO:

EMAIL REQUIRED INFO:

  1.  name/email/cell/city based
  2.  current physical stats (height/weight/hair & eye color)
  3.  agency/contact name/email/cell (if applicable)
  4.  jpeg of CURRENT headshot/pics
  5.  jpeg of CURRENT selfie (MANDATORY-shoot from shoulders up, must clearly show face and hair length)

 

EMAIL ASAP TO:

johanna@breakthroughcasting.com (males only)
dana@breakthroughcasting.com (females only)

 

SUBJECT LINE:  GIPHY

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29
Mar

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING- NYC: NON-UNION PSA , Fight Zika (RUSH CASTING)

 

*DIRECT BOOKING FROM SELF-TAPES AND REELS

*RUSH CASTING:  deadline to submit self-tape is 9pm Thursday, 3/31/16

 

PROJECT NAME:  Fight Zika PSA

PRODUCER:  Chris Conto

SHOOT DATES:  Tuesday 4/5/16

SHOOT LOCATION:  JFK Airport (must self-report)

USAGE:  NYS only TV and Radio, plus Web (Full Buyout)

RATE:  $1,800/ 8 hours + 10% agency fee, + $100 translation pay

 

SEEKING:  

 

[CAB DRIVER – BILINGUAL]

Male, 45-55 yrs, Latino/Hispanic, Bilingual –  Grizzled, seasoned NYC cabbie informing the public about the Zika virus.  STRONG ACTOR, MUST BE BILINGUAL.

 

SUBMIT A) REQUIRED INFO &  B) SELF-TAPE AUDITION COPY:

(RUSH CASTING:  deadline to submit self-tape is 9pm Thursday, 3/31/16)

 

A)  EMAIL REQUIRED INFO:

  1.  name/email/cell/city based & zip code
  2.  are you currently available Tuesday 4/5/2016?
  3.  current physical stats (height/weight/hair & eye color)
  4.  agency/contact name/email/cell (if applicable)
  5.  jpeg of CURRENT headshot/pics
  6.  pdf of UPDATED resume
  7.  jpeg of CURRENT selfie (MANDATORY-shoot from shoulders up, must clearly show face and hair length)
  8.  full URLs of your media links (MANDATORY)

 

B)  SELF-TAPE AUDITION COPY BELOW IN ENGLISH & SPANISH (must be able to translate AND transcribe)

 

I take lot’s of folks to the airport…and many are concerned about the Zika virus.

So I tell them what I hear on the news.  

If you’re going to South America, Central America, or the Carribean, be extra careful.  

And if you’re pregnant, you probably shouldn’t go at all.  

All the facts are at a new web site from New York State.  

Including how to get tested for free.  

Go to nysfightzika.com. And be safe this summer.

EMAIL:  dana@breakthroughcasting.com

SUBJECT LINE:  Fight Zika

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25
Mar

BREAKTHROUGH CASTING NYC: Seeking Non-Union BG for GIPHY

 

CLIENT:  Giphy

PRODUCER:  Traci Carlson

DIRECTOR:  Dark Igloo

PRODUCTION COMPANY:  Dark Igloo

PROJECT TYPE:  Web Video

SHOOT DATE:  April 5th OR 6th

LOCATION:  Brooklyn, NY

USAGE:  All media, in perpetuity

RATE:  $100/ 8 hours cash on set, snacks and drinks (meal provided depending on hours worked)

 

SEEKING:  

[NON-UNION BACKGROUND TALENT]

Females & Males, 35 and up, all ethnicities, to participate in a daytime talk show parody, a la Sally Jessy Raphael.

 

SUBMIT REQUIRED INFO:

EMAIL REQUIRED INFO:

  1.  name/email/cell/city based
  2.  current physical stats (height/weight/hair & eye color)
  3.  agency/contact name/email/cell (if applicable)
  4.  jpeg of CURRENT headshot/pics
  5.  jpeg of CURRENT selfie (MANDATORY-shoot from shoulders up, must clearly show face and hair length)

 

EMAIL TO:

johanna@breakthroughcasting.com (males only)
dana@breakthroughcasting.com (females only)

 

SUBJECT LINE:  GIPHY

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