1 Spot open/left for Reinking Gregory's On Camera Cardio Class!

There is one temporary opening in the weekly On-Camera Cardio class for November and December.

Would you feel comfortable sending this around to your talent to see if there are any takers?

Class is $100 for 4 classes, the first 4 Mondays of November. We'll take the last one (the 29th) off. (No refunds or make-up classes, fyi. . .)

December we will only have 2 classes, the 13th and 20th, so that month will be $50.

Classes are held at the RG Studio in Stapleton.

Contact (reinkinggregory@gmail.com) ASAP if you are interested.

Intro to Film Acting Class at the Bug Theatre

From our friend Patrick Sheridan. Contact him for info! Thanks all!

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This Saturday, we're holding the next Intro to Film Acting Class at the Bug Theatre. It's an intensive one-day workshop that gets actors to understand the first goal of film acting is to make an emotional connection to their scene partner. We use clips from some well-known movies to show how the pros do it. From there, we show how actors can surrender to their environment and finally connect to the words on the page. It's all part of showing actors the difference between film acting, acting in commercials, and acting on stage. 

The workshop also covers how to deliver a great film monologue, how to excel at the dreaded ‘cold read,’ and how to deliver a great performance during an audition. We practice how 'less is more' on film, and how actors can easily gain comfort and control with the silence and space of 'being in the moment.'  

October 23rd from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Class costs $95 and is at The Bug Theatre (3654 Navajo St., Denver).

Thanks,
Patrick Sheridan
Paddy Wagon Films, LLC
patpub62@msn.com
720-276-9922

www.paddywagonfilms.com

www.jimmysaid.com

www.youtube.com/patpub62

Sports Authority Casting

Attention all athletes!

We are currently seeking good-looking, athletic models for upcoming

national and local advertising campaigns for Sports Authority. We

are looking for athletes with great bodies and/or have experience in

the following fitness categories:

Running

Weight Training

Core Training

Team Sports (basketball, baseball, lacrosse, football, etc.)

Yoga

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please

submit pictures of yourself to annie@maxtalent.com .

Casting Information

Thursday, October 21st from 10am-3pm

3085 Bluff Street

Boulder, CO 80304

All ages welcome!

www.maxtalent.com

Student film looking for Actors

My name is Greg Nemer and I am producing a short film Directed by Katie Anderies at the Colorado Film School. We would be honored if any of your talent pool would be interested in auditioning. The project is tentatively titled Street Encounters and will be shot over November 19th, 20th and 21st. We are casting for the two lead roles of Michelle/Melissa and Dan.

We are having auditions at the Lowry campus this Sunday, the 24th of October from noon until 4pm.

The address is

Colorado Film SchoolAddress

9075 East Lowry Boulevard

Denver, CO 80230

click for location on Google maps

If there are any questions about the roles or to set up a time to audition please contact Bailee Bragassa.

(720) 318-3981


street encounters logline: A young woman runs from her past for reasons unknown; unwilling to give away her secret even when confronted with an accidental meeting of her highschool love.

Roles casting for

Melissa/Michelle (dual role) age range 18-23

Looking for an actress willing and able to play a dramatically different versions of the same character. Melissa(17) is in love and interested in finding her independence from her parents. Michelle(22) is dead on the inside and hiding from her past.


Dan (young & old) Age Range 18-23

Searching for an actor able to play both 18 and 23. Young Dan(18) is carefree and in love; uninterested in taking life too seriously. Older Dan(23) is haunted by the disappearance of Melissa and chooses to move on, only to run into her by chance.


This is a Student film, and as such, is a non-paying job. All actors will be treated with the utmost respect for their craft, fed well, taking into account any food restrictions, and will receive credit and a dvd of the final cut of the short film. Upon completion, this film will be submitted to dozens of film festivals and a correspondence of any festival approvals or awards will be kept.

DS StudioWorks DVD is released

Chad Schnackel and I have just launched our new instructional DVD "The Working Actor's Guide to: How to Memorize Lines Fast Using S.M.T."

It took me about 3 years to develop and perfect. This is not just for actors who have trouble memorizing lines, this is for ANY actor who wants to be prepared for auditions and scene work FASTER than the average actor.

Please take a moment to check out our support site where our DVD storefront is located.

http://www.mocksides.com/index.html

Slates!

Slates:

We are doing another round of slates on Friday October 29th

Slates are posted on the website and sent to clients for marketing purposes. Slates can also be used on personal websites.

After talking with several clients, it is my understanding that it helps them a lot during the booking process. I would love for everyone to take the opportunity to sign up for the Friday session.

We will be shooting the from 9 AM until 5:30 PM in 15 minute intervals (9:00, 9:15, 9:30, etc)

Slates will be in color. Please take a look at the slates by click on an actor’s profile and then the video link.

Slats Cost: $30 and the money is paid directly to Danny Diaz

Interested in a writing class?

https://lighthousewriters.org/workshop/detail/id/370/

Title:
4 Week: What a Concept!

Cost:
$150.00

Description:

We all begin our stories with an idea; something that has caught our creative imagination and simply will not let go. That's the good news. The bad news? An idea alone does not a story make. This class will help you move from concept to story. What is the foundation of a good story? What do we need to accomplish before we are ready to actually sit down and write? The concept, or premise as some call it, is the place we begin. It is here we determine who our main character is and begin the process of fleshing out the journey they take in pursuit of the compelling reason the story is being told. If you don't take the time to prepare before you begin your journey, you shouldn’t be surprised if you get a half-baked idea trying to pass itself off as a story.

Whether you are writing a screenplay or a novel, are at the very beginning of the trail, or toward the end of the process and are unsatisfied with what you have, this class is a class for you. We will concentrate on developing the best character to tell your story, the central conflict, and the pathway forward, sharing and commenting on each other’s work in a supportive workshop atmosphere and using exercises from John Truby’sAnatomy of a Story to advance the work. By the end of the four weeks you will have a concept document that identifies a clear foundation on which to base your story and a vision forward into your screenplay or novel.

Upcoming Schedules:

• October 2010
  Instructor: Michael Catlin
  Starts: 11/16/2010
  Time(s): 6:30 to 8:30 PM
  
  Cost: $150.00 members / $185.00 non-members
  Location: Humphries Poli Architects - Conference Room
  2100 Downing Street, Denver, CO 80205
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Notifications

Interested but can't make it or your class is full? You can be notified when a new section of 4 Week: What a Concept! is added.

We can also notify you of new classes from Michael Catlin

Student Film: The push

Lets try this out.

I've been looking for a good way to present student films to people . Would love feedback on this this idea, either e-mail me comments or critiques.

My name is Mark Higgins and I am a full time film student at the Colorado Film School. We are in the process of looking for professional actors for a student film shoot. Before any worries arise just know that the Colorado Film School is rated one of the top film schools in the nation by the International Cinematographers Guild and our films have been featured in Film Festivals all over the nation so by no means should you worry about our professionalism. We are dedicated and firmly believe that the only thing keeping the film that me and my associates are making from being a renowned short film is decent talent.

We are looking for 5 actors to star in our film Pushed. It's a military thriller that takes place in the cold war in which 2 men are in charge of pressing the kill switch that will launch nuclear war against the Soviets, and it's up to these two men to wrestle with the task of sending millions to their deaths, but the question remains; can they actually go through with it if told to? Here are the main characters.

Mouse: A handsome young captain in the marines who is kidnapped by the military and whose family is threatened into accepting the job of making sure the kill switch is pushed if ordered to. He's the main character, brave but vulnerable and willing to do anything if it keeps his family safe. Age: 20s to early 30s.

Church: a lifelong military man who takes pride in his job of being the man who can send the commies to hell. He feels deeply but hides it very well. He has the best character arc in the script and is the secondary main character with equal screen time to Mouse. Age: 40s.

Agent: He's the puppet master. The man who forced Mouse into this situation. The actor will be silhouetted, mysterious and needs a powerful voice to instill the dire situation that Mouse is in. A small but commanding part. preferable overweight age: Late 40s to 50s.

The Scientists: 2 doctors in charge of the sometimes sadistic medical experiments during the Cold war. Needs a good presence Male of female Ages: 30-40.

Our budget is changing and we are currently looking for grants and loans right now. We can't give you a definite budget but we are holding auditions at the Lobby of the Colorado Film School. Address: 9075 E Lowry Blvd, Bldg. 965 Denver, CO 80230. It takes place from 11 to 4 Friday the 15th. Walk ins welcome. You don't need preparation, we will audition actors based on ability to take direction, fearlessness and ability to get the depth of the character.

If you or any of the actors have any questions call me, Mark Higgins (Director and Co-writer) at (720) 308-0924. Or my Producer R. Mike Lyons at (719) 930-7150.

Thank you very much for your time and we will hope to make a great movie with you guys.

Looking for Slam Poets

Hey every one!

If you know any one that is into slam poetry????

Heres the spec's:

SPECS-

2 Female:

1 in their early to mid 20’s (college age)

1 in her 40’s, youthful in energy up-to-date (but not hip/cool), feels like she fits in in a town like Ft. Collins, CO or Huntsville, Alabama

We want people with some experience in the slam/freestyle poetry/spoken word world, it’s not a stipulation, but if possible we would prefer these types of performers. We absolutely need to cast people who can take direction well, and we will need to ascertain this during the audition, so we should be open to casting non-union actor talent along with the available slam poets. We need to keep in mind that we’ll most likely have several takes of the scripted spots, in addition to some improvisational work, so the actor route is definitely one to consider. Some experience with improv is required, and definitely some experience with stage work is a plus. Let’s explore some of the improv theatre groups as well as the slam poets as that might offer us a good mix of trained actors who can improvise and be fluid.

Would like to get a good ethnic mix so would love to audition various ethnicities, we will need at least one of our final women to be Caucasian/non-Hispanic. We don’t want to be too urban or grungy. Erring on the side of neat casual is probably best. Dressed down could be a button down shirt or a neat t-shirt and jeans, but let’s steer away from anything too hip or hip hop.

Performance is going to be key, but we also need to ensure characters that our audience (those in B&C counties and our bankers) are going to relate to and represent the brand well. We are looking for approachable, man-on-the-street characters but must keep in mind that it’s their performance of the poetry that is really going to be key to how attention-grabbing the spots are.

We'll give them $1,000 per shoot day plus agency. That will cover all scripts and any versions.

E-mail: Jon@maxtalent.com with headshot and links to videos.

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