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Student Film Hiring Crew & Casting:

The Columbia University thesis film SWEET LADIES, GOOD NIGHT is filming this summer in Akron, Ohio, from Monday, June 16 through Wednesday, June 18. The dedicated NYC team is looking for a knowledgeable, responsible Unit Production Manager familiar with both the Akron area and the practicalities facing independent filmmakers. The shoot promises to be laid back, professional and great experience. The film is slated to debut at Columbia's NYC and LA film festivals next year. Compensation is dependent upon experience and commitment. If interested, please send a current CV and contact information to fcb2103@columbia.edu.

Also, we are holding local auditions for male and female actors between the ages of 30 - 45 on Saturday, May 17 in Akron, Ohio from 12 - 5 PM. The film is a David Mamet-esque, pitch black comedy, and the filmmakers are looking for quirky, interesting, real people dedicated to their craft. Please contact fcb2103@columbia.edu for more information and to set up an audition.

Here are the vitals:

Title: Sweet Ladies, Good Night
A Columbia University Production
Bo Bishop - Writer/Director/Producer
Brendan McFadden & Geoff Bailey - Producers
Shooting: Monday, June 16 - Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Format: Super 16mm / Phantom HD
Email: fcb2103@columbia.edu
Cell: 330.819.8512

 

Production Coordinator/Assistant Director Job

We are a Swiss crew planning to shoot a documentary film in Cleveland from September 2008 until June 2009.

We are looking for a smart and efficient person, preferably with film production experience, who would be both our local coordinator while the crew is away, and the assistanct director during the shooting itself.

This person will:

--take part in the research and selection of characters

--liaise with the individuals who will feature in the fillm

--organize the shooting schedule and logistics

--assist the director during the interviews and on the set

The over ll work load will be spread over 10 months.  Within these 10 months, there will be a total of approximatel 20 weeks of shooting when the assistant director will be required to work full time.  Off shooting periods, the assistant director should be able to devote approximatel 1 day a week to the preparation of the film.

Requirements:

Outstanding scheduling and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently as well as within a team

Flexible work schedule

Previous experience of film productions clearly a plus

Ability to speak French clearly a plus plus!

Pay to be discussed.

We will be interviewing candidates in Cleveland from May 20-30.

Please send your resume and details to:

Pauline Lavagne      plavange@sagaproduction.ch

For more information about the director, pleasae visit:

www.swissfilms.ch/portraits/4833_Bron_en.pdf

 

Nehst Creations LLC

We are currently looking for original, targeted tv/web series concepts for a partner of ours who is developing ongoing tv/web series. We are looking for innovative content-- four ongoing web series in 1-3 minute segments. We need one series for each of the following demographics: African American, Latino, Asian and the 55 year old plus audience.

Series should include ongoing characters, hooks to build a return audience, and opportunities for product-related themes. We invite you to pitch materials you have already created, or new ideas you propose. We would like to see either a treatment, an outline of a series, or some written tv/web series. These may be pitched online, in a one on one session, or in a group session.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, email us at info@nehst.com.

 

Casting: The Discovery Channel

The Discovery Channel is looking for talented hosts (Men, women, actors, hosts, comedians!) to star in its next, long running hit series. We are searching for charismatic individuals à la Mike Rowe of "Dirty Jobs" or the team from "Mythbusters". The most important elements of our search are that:

The talent MUST feel authentic and relatable to middle America – should be the type of fun and engaging host that you want to be friends with!
The talent MUST be able to host a show that is visceral, challenging and exciting. They have to be willing to try anything!

It will be an amazing opportunity for the right host, so please contact us ASAP with contact info, brief bio, picture and the reason why you are Discovery Network's next star! Also send a video link of your hosting, acting, and/or comedic talent. Good luck! E-mail us at: DiscoveryCasting@gmail.com.

 

AmericaTheBeautiful.com Launches “See America”

Celebrating People, Places and Patriotism in America

Waynesville, NC, March 4, 2008: .AmericaTheBeautiful.com is taking a film crew across the roads of America in search of powerful stories of patriotism and love of this great land. The focus is on the heartwarming communities, filled with great people, amazing photographic sites, and messages of patriotism, pride, passion and promise for America.  Cities, towns and communities across America are urged to apply at AmericaTheBeautiful.com for inclusion in this amazing documentary.

In this stressful world of the diminishing dollar value, rising gas prices, falling housing values, and escalating international threats, many are easily distracted by the day-to-day madness of the world. Americans often overlook the beauties of this great country and the freedoms that we enjoy. The goal of AmericaTheBeautiful.com and “See America” is to film the stories of a great people in communities across America amidst amazing landscapes. The videos will focus on America’s people who live, work and grow this diverse culture with freedom as the core ideal. The result will be a “See America Series” which shows that patriotism is alive and well in America. 

“See America” will launch in July 2008. It will result in a broadcast quality video series suitable for cable and network distribution. Additionally, the “See America Series”, will be available through web TV and retail outlets nationwide.

About AmericaTheBeautiful.com: Peter F. Smith, President and founder has created a strong web presence www.AmericaTheBeautiful.com which is dedicated to inspiring the hearts of all Americans with videos, photographic imagery, music, writings and gifts. The web site features “The Spirit of America – DVD” a collection of classic Americana music and video to celebrate the United States of America as the greatest country in the world.

Contact:

Peter F. Smith, Presiden

AmericaTheBeautiful.com

190-A Industrial Park Drive

Waynesville, NC 28786

Phone: 828-454-9853

Fax:     678-623-5804

Email:  peter@AmericaTheBeautiful.com