Executive Producer: Rich Owens Producer(s): Rich Owens, Charles Cooper Director: Sean Coles Writer(s): Rich Owens, Talia Robinson Casting Director: Sherrie Henderson Interviews: TBD Shoots: late August/September Rate: Scale Location: Los Angeles
SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY		EMAIL dreambigcasting@aol.com
NOTE: ALSO INCLUDE PERFORMANCE VIDEOS OR ACTOR SLATES IF AVAILABLE. DO NOT SEND DEMO TAPES. PLEASE NOTE THIS PROJECT'S TITLE HAS NOW CHANGED FROM "STUCK" TO "COUNTERBALANCE."

[ASIAN WOMAN] a woman in her 40’s to 50’s. Think of the landlord in Kung Fu Hustle. Black hair, heavily accented voice, but not so much we cannot understand her dialogue. [BANKER] a professional male banker, 30’s to 40’s, any ethnicity. The type of man that they bring out when you make a transaction that is higher than 7 digits. This banker knows his best clients and treats them with the respect without appearing to be a kiss ass. [COUNTER CLERK] a heavyset black woman in her 30’s, who seems to be having a bad day, or a bad life. Please think of Mo’nique when submitting for this character. [EMERGENCY WORKER] any ethnicity, 20-32 and male. [EMILY RUSSELL] in her late 20’s, and is dating MATTHEW DAVID. She has an excellent body, expressive eyes that can convey, pain, anger, deviousness, and a sweet sexual innocence. Her father is GREGORY RUSSELL, so at this point she can be Caucasian or African Amercian. She does not need to be model-like but very naturally beautiful, girl next door with a secret. [FIREFIGHTER #1] in his late 20’s to late 30’s. Need someone comfortable in firefighter apparel. Please note if you have had firefighter experience. Any ethnicity. Stunt men who have had experience with explosion and fire work!! [FIREFIGHTER #2] in his late 20’s to late 30’s. Need someone comfortable in firefighter apparel. Please note if you have had firefighter experience. Any ethnicity. Helping firefighter #1 to rescue people. [GREGORY RUSSELL] STAR NAMES ONLY. A mid- 50’s gentleman. He is is a salt and peppered hair man whose demeanor suggests business and money. He is a lawyer by trade and a bit chipper today because it is his last day at the office. He is retiring. He has a heart problem. Caucasian and African American ethnicities only. STAR NAMES ONLY. [GUY ON BUS] this is that bully you knew in high school, who grew up, and stayed a bully. He can be any ethnicity, and character-looking. A biker, construction worker, etc. The age range is from 25-45 years old. [MATTHEW DAVID] STAR NAMES ONLY. A good looking dark-haired man who is Caucasian and in his early 30’s. He is kinda scruffy and has a chip on his shoulder the size of Minnesota. He has trouble with the law, and with authority figures. He has a secret that no one could guess or see coming, until it is too late. STAR NAMES ONLY. [MAILROOM SUPERVISOR] the man is trying to make it to upper middle management, but right now is the supervisor of the mailroom. He does his job correctly and is proud to do it, he knows promotion is right around the corner. Any ethnicity, 38-48. [MICHAEL MARAK] a young man who looks like a teenager, who on his best day barely looks 21. (MUST BE A LEGAL 18) He needs to look like a mailroom clerk, nerdy, someone who takes orders, yet afraid to give them, not very confident. Someone who looks like they are still a virgin. This role can be any ethnicity. [NEWS ANCHOR] please include a note if you have had broadcast journalism experience. Can be any sex, and any ethnicity. 30 – 50 years of age. [NEWS REPORTER] a male news anchor, 44. Think Peter Jennings, or Tom Brokaw. Very dignified. Any ethnicity. Please include a note if you have had broadcast journalism experience. [OFFICER #1] 25-35 years old, any ethnicity, male. [OFFICER #2] 25-35 years old, any ethnicity, male. [SECURITY GUARD #1] a guard at the city county building. Used to answering the thousands of questions that are forced at him day after day. He prattles them off without attitude, and is happy to do his job, but not overly bubbly. Any ethnicity, and the age range is 25-40. [SECURITY GUARD #2] very friendly with the staff in the building, especially those who are on the job, or have something to do with being a cop/parole officer. Any ethnicity, and the age range is 30 – 50. [TAXI DRIVER] 30 – 45, male, open etnicity. [MALE VOICE OVER] need male voiceover submissions. Very calm and strong. [YOUNG EMILY] a young teenage EMILY who is trouble with a capital T. She is angry about a divorce and not afraid to verbalize it. Needs to be African American or caucausian, very beautiful ALMOST vixen-like but not over the top; and look between 15 – 18 and look 16. [BARBARA DALE] the woman who is always in the middle of the story, looking fantastic and reporting the breaking news. The earth nearly broke during an earthquake so right now she is on location reporting the news. Any ethnicity and an age range from 29 – 39 years of age. . Please include a note if you have had broadcast journalism experience. [CARRIE] 20-25 year old, mixed ethnicity girl. She works with LAURA NEWCOMB at the flower shop, and considers her one of her best friends. She is bright, has expressive eyes and an infectious smile. Looking for a Lucy Liu type. [CECILIA] married to HECTOR IBARRA, and pregnant. A little stressed about going to immigration, and frustrated that her husband cannot find the proper room. Needs to speak Spanish flawlessly. Must be Hispanic, between 20 – 28. [HECTOR] married to CECILIA IBARRA and doing the best he can with the English language, but it is still heavily accented. Doing the best he can he is looking for the immigration department in the city county building. Must be Hispanic, between 20-29. Must be able to speak with a thick Spanish accent.

Private Screening Wednesday, August 16th

There will be a private screening of Donald F. Glut's feature film, "The Mummy's Kiss:  2nd Dynasty" on August 16th.  APS members are invited.  Because the notice you are currently reading is on a "public" page, details will not be given here.  Don is one of our featured producer speakers this Sunday afternoon at our Seminar Event in Studio City, CA. (Details Here)  He will share information concerning the screening at that time.  For APS members who would like to attend the screening and cannot attend Sunday's event, email rock@hollywoodsuccess.com with "Don Glut Screening Info" in the subject line.  Current and active APS members only, please.  Your invitation will be for you and a guest.

Thursday, August 10, 2006

I just received the latest newsletter from the Cauliflower Alley Club.  This is the largest and most prestigious organization of professional wrestlers in the world.  Once a year they have a three-day reunion that draws hundreds of wrestlers and international press.  The event culminates with a formal dinner and awards ceremony.  About a dozen people are honored each year.  I thought you might want to know who the award recipients/honorees will be for 2007.  You know one of them.  Click on The Ear's cover page to find out.

Something for our producer friends (information you might want to share with your producer and director friends).  This came from Rande Scott -- tdctv@yahoo.com -- who is working with this new VOD company:

VOD Licensing Offer For Film Owners & Distributors:

 

 

WWW.THEDIRECTORSCUT.TV

THE DIRECTOR'S CUT, A VIDEO-ON-DEMAND, VIRTUAL CABLE CHANNEL.

Do you have a new film and you are seeking distribution? Have you already made a distribution deal and there is a VOD clause in your contract but nobody is servicing that clause? Why let that area of income sit idle when it could be generating money for you? That's where we come in. We service both film owners and distributors.

THE DIRECTOR'S CUT, LLC is a newly formed Pennsylvania Limited Liability Company that will deliver an extraordinary, in-home, independent film experience to a market of avid film lovers.

Our audience is serious about film, and we are committed to providing them with entertaining, engaging and thought provoking films that they may never see anywhere else. Including insight and previews on new, not yet released films. What they want to watch, when they choose to watch it.

We are devoted to promoting the work of established as well as new and promising, creative directors, producers and their distributors by providing them with an alternative outlet that encourages and supports their vision and new visions to come.

The acquisitions concept for The Director's Cut is to offer the film owner a straight distribution deal for Video-on-Demand only, leaving all other distribution outlets available. Contracts for acquisitions will be broken down as follows:

* 60/40 gross profit participation with The Director's Cut.

* Profit Sharing:
----- 60% of all subscription monies will go to The Director's Cut.
----- 40% of remaining monies will be distributed to film owners, based on cable operators view-time statistics.

* Full disclosure account reports will be provided quarterly.

* Quarterly pay-out options include: Direct bank deposits to film owners account. Or payment by check upon request.

The terms of our contract are that the first six months is non-exclusive until the film owner is given notice of a cable availability date. Then the contract becomes exclusive for twelve months.

We are accepting films, shorts, documentaries and film libraries.

For Licensing-Distribution Contracts and further information please contact: Robert J. Hyatt  robert@thedirectorscut.tv

This is The Director's Cut - A Video-on-Demand, Virtual Cable Channel

 

from APS member Jesse Naufahu:

Mark Valinsky has done some great photography for us.  I talked with him recently, and he has an offer for APS members and other actors:  He's expanding his headshot business and will give a discount to anyone who mentions APS.  Here's his info:  Mar Valinsky, (310) 463-4052 valcommedia@earthlink.net -- Here's some of the work he did for us at an APS networking event:--> HERE <--

Producer Joseph Neibich called and followed up with an email.  He will be attending out next big networking event (September 10).  His next feature film, "Love and Laughter" has attracted the interest of Ashanti, Alyssa Milano, Jake Busey, Tara Reid, and Ron Perlman so far.  Here's a link to his credits, photos, and bio.

from APS member Toni Deaver:

Rock, I am shooting Untold Stories of the E.R. on Mon. which I won without a callback.  Thanks for your support in helping me restart my award winning acting career.  toni

Friday, August 18, 2006
 

Great News:  We just received word from producer and casting director Linda Burden-Williams that she will be joining us as our featured guest speaker at this Sunday's Seminar Event.  Linda is CASTING AND PRODUCING 12 SAG FEATURE FILMS!  The features are budgeted at $1 million to $1.5 million, and the first is scheduled to begin production later this month.  Please let your actor friends know.  Linda is an extremely busy lady, and we don't know when she might be available to speak for us again.  This should prove to be one very special event! Sunday, August 20, 2006:  "The Art & Science of Networking in the Entertainment Industry" -- Professionals in the entertainment industry MUST network in order to become successful.  They must network in order to remain successful  This is an absolutely amazing 2 1/2 hour seminar event taught by active entertainment industry professionals.  If you live in the greater Los Angeles area, you run into people who can hire you just about every day.  Learn how to recognize them, what to say to them, and how to follow-up so they will want to hire you.  Learn what professional networking events are open to you -- networking events where you can meet producers (the people who hire and fire everybody) -- and there are multiple networking events going on every day.  Learn how to research these people, how and where to meet them in a professional businesslike atmosphere, how to design and utilize a "tickle" file to stay in touch with them, and much more.  And, if you really want to make the most of this opportunity, here are a few suggestions: Bring photos and resumes for the producers.  Over 40 actors have been hired as a result of meeting producers at these events. Bring a tape recorder if you're not great at taking notes.  There will be a great deal of insight and "inside" information shared with you on Sunday. Make a list of all the movies and TV shows you've seen in the last five years that you thought were extraordinary. See if you can find the names of the producers of those projects; then see how many current addresses you can find of those producers.  Don't worry if you don't have total success.  You'll learn how to do this quickly at the seminar. Make a list of the producers and directors with whom you'd like to work.  You'll learn how to contact and approach them at Sunday's seminar. Dress professionally, as though you'll be meeting people who can hire you -- because you will. Share this information with your actor friends.  Invite them to attend.  One thing you will be taught is the necessity of having a support system in achieving major success quickly -- the greatest amount of success in the least amount of time (and how to totally enjoy the journey). Please be on time.  The doors open at 1:30, and we start at 2:00 PM.  It's better to be late than not to attend at all.  However, it's much better to be at least a few minutes early.  The producers will be impressed with your professionalism. Sign in when you arrive, drop whatever you can into the donation box (these events are made possible through your donations), take a free 14-page "Success Tips" booklet, make a Nametag for yourself, take a seat, and get ready for an amazing career-boosting two and a half to three hour event. Be sure to register for the drawing.  Several great and valuable prizes will be given away. You will be amazed at the amount of usable knowledge you gain from this event.  2:00 PM until 4:30 PM, Sunday, August 20, 2006  A Very Special Accelerated Success Actor's Seminar Presented by Active Film Producers for Serious Actors at the beautiful, brand new Jeremiah Comey Studios located in the Times Square Plaza (home of Chin Chin and Peet's Coffee) 12215 Ventura Blvd., #111, Studio City, CA  91604 (about a block and a half west of Laurel Canyon Blvd.) Air-conditioned comfort and plenty of off-street FREE Parking!

 

Friday, August 25, 2006 from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM:  A 2-In-1 Accelerated Success Free Event for the first fifty actors who RSVP.  This is a gift from the producer speakers (including the "living legend" himself, Mr. Donald F. Glut, the man who wrote "The Empire Strikes Back" novel and is President of Frontline Entertainment; and Celebrity Entertainment Executive Director Lisa Mueller) APS Entertainment and www.HollywoodSuccess.com A.C.T. Studios of North Hollywood, CA The event is made up of two parts: From noon until 3:00 PM will be an Accelerated Success Seminar for Actors.  It will be taught by at least three active producers.  It will include a question and answer session during the last thirty minutes or so.  There will be a great deal of inside information shared.  And, once again, some great prizes will be given in a drawing.  Check our calendar of events online for the additional confirmed speakers. From 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM, A.C.T. Studios will conduct a 2-hour on-camera free workshop -- a great one-time opportunity to work on an actual soundstage with active professionals in the industry. Friday, August 25, 2006 from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM The A.C.T. Studios & Soundstages 11252 Magnolia Blvd., N. Hollywood, CA  91001   RSVP:   RSVP@hollywoodsuccess.com or (323) 462-2777

 

Celebrity Entertainment in association with APS Entertainment and Hollywood Success presents ... 2:00 PM until 4:30 PM, Sunday, August 27, 2006  A Very Special Accelerated Success Actor's Seminar Presented by Active Film Producers for Serious Actors featuring Emerging Leaders - Workshop for Actors Learn how to position yourself for success in the entertainment industry Presented by Lisa Mueller, Executive Director of Celebrity Entertainment Corp. at the beautiful, brand new Jeremiah Comey Studios located in the Times Square Plaza (home of Chin Chin and Peet's Coffee) 12215 Ventura Blvd., #111, Studio City, CA  91604 (about a block and a half west of Laurel Canyon Blvd.) Air-conditioned comfort and plenty of off-street FREE Parking! Lisa Mueller will be joined by at least two additional active industry professionals (producers).  She is currently casting and would like for you to bring your photos and resumes for her.  Want to know more about her and her organization?  Visit her website at www.CelebrityEntertainment.org Lisa Mueller, Executive Director Celebrity Entertainment Corporation Celebrity Events, Licensing, Publicity, Charity and Corporate Project Management, Consulting, Talent Management and Booking (The above was copied from the www.CelebrityEntertainment.org website)

 

Film Producer/Director Builds Guillotine to Cut More Than Negatives Feature film producer/director Nathan Gopen is best known for his latest film, "Care of the State."  Before his next film project begins, he's directing a stage production in Orange County, CA.  He'd love to see you there.  And, hint, hint:  Here's another opportunity to meet another active producer.  Details from Mr. Gopen himself follow: The Scarlet Pimpernel" comes to Mission Viejo! All APS members and friends in Southern California are invited to come down to see a performance of "The Scarlet Pimpernel" at the La Paz Intermediate School in Mission Viejo.  The show is produced and directed by Nathan Gopen, also an independent film producer/director and APS member.  Dubbed "Broadway’s Most Intriguing Musical", The Scarlet Pimpernel is a family-friendly action/adventure comedy set during the time of the French Revolution. Based on the epic classic novels by the Baroness Orczy, The Scarlet Pimpernel is the story of a British nobleman who takes it upon himself, and a band of trusted fellow aristocrats, to sail to France in disguise and heroically rescue innocent people condemned to the guillotine, by means of tricks, deception, and wit. In the meantime, back in England, they play the part of fops, with no other concerns than the latest in fashion, so as to disguise the true identity of "the League of the Pimpernel. This truly is a fantastic show, with a sweeping score, impressive drama, as well as comedy and action/adventure.  Think a mix of Les Miserables, Zorro and Robin Hood! The show runs for two weekends, Thursday - Sunday evenings: Sept 28th - Oct 1st, and Oct 5th- 8th.  Details and online ticket sales are at www.ocpimpernel.com.  As a special for our APS/Hollywood Success friends, we have a limited time 10% discount.  Order your tickets online before September 10th, and when you checkout, use the coupon code "apsactor".  The 10% discount will automatically be calculated with your order.  For further questions, call (949) 203-6127.

Column #27 will not be published until next week, but it and the additional 26 columns are available for you to read online here.  Although they are not "about" the upcoming feature film "When Wrestling Was Real," reading them will give you a very good feel for the film.

 

Congratulations to those of you who were hired for film and television projects you discovered on our website.  And, congratulations to those of you who were on the official guest list (all APS members were) and attended the World Premiere Screening of Donald F. Glut's latest feature film Wednesday night at Sony Studios.  It was another opportunity to meet some major film producers such as Academy Award winning producer/director Randal Kleiser.  Don is one of the best-connected people in the business and has many friends in high places.  He will be one of our featured guest speakers at a special noon-time event in North Hollywood next Friday.