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Local to Chicago/Suburbs/Surrounding Border states to Chicago ONLY!
Casting Alert!
***Please don’t apply if you have already worked this past month on Chicago Fire or are currently booked. Please let us know when the last time you were booked. ***
Searching for Male and Female, 20s to 50’s, all ethnicities, to be ND CPD (Not real) on Chicago Fire on Wednesday, March 9th. There will be a covid test Sunday, March 6th (takes about an hour).
Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and the surrounding border states to IL.
Casting Alert! Searching for a MALE LATINO, 5’10’ to 6′, slim to medium build, to work as a photo double on March 3rd. There will be a wardrobe fitting (takes about 2 hours) and two Covid tests (takes about one hour) the week before. This will be for a still photo shoot. Meaning not filming, but they will take pictures of you.
Facial hair and non-facial hair is okay.
“The Corridor Crossing” Plot Summary:
On a lost bet, Alex walks through a cave and stumbles into an alternate universe. Jake follows him in an attempt to save Alex and get back to the world they belong in.
Compensation:
Rate: Paid (Rate based on experience, equipment, etc.)
Payment: Zelle/Paypal/Venmo/Check/etc. at the end of each shoot day (Up to 14 Shooting Days)
Duties:
1. Bring his/her own camera equipment to the film set
2. Execution of Cinematography plan
3. Setting up Camera equipment in a timely efficient manner
4. Determining elements such as filters, shutter angles, focus, depth, of field and camera distance
5. Answering any questions the Director may have regarding Cinematography
Role Requirements:
1. A Reel of Visual Work
2. Be an approachable team player
3. Must show up on time and have good time management skills
4. Good technical camera operating skills
5. Good organizational skills
6. A great eye for detail
7. The ability to plan ahead regarding camera setups
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, “The Shining” etc. He has seen over 7,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, and “Bay for Blood”.
Edgewater Film Productions
“UNDERCOVER OPERATION” – Seeking males, ages 30s+, any ethnicity, to play undercover officers. We’re looking for guys with long or scruffy hair, beards, motorcycle gang/biker bar looking guys, etc. Undercover cops are the OPPOSITE of your clean cut patrol type.
*If you’ve already submitted, we have your photo on the document to show the director. This is just a LAST CALL for the role*
COVID TEST: Tues 3/1
FILM: Thurs 3/3
PAY: $120/8 + $60 Covid test bump
“DRUNK & DISORDERLY” – Seeking females, ages 20s+, any ethnicity, to play female inmates. We’re looking for some interesting drunk & disorderly submissions, so feel free to send a “regular” photo, and another that gets a little more creative to sell yourself for the role!
*If you’ve already submitted, we have your photo on the document to show the director. This is just a LAST CALL for the role*
COVID TEST: Mon 2/28
FILM: Weds 3/2
PAY: $120/8 + $60 Covid test bump
NETFLIX Casting Alert!
Searching for a female Caucasian dark hair, 5’4 to 5’6, 100 to 125 lbs, to work as a standin (same height and coloring as actor to use to light and block the set) Sunday, 2.27, you will need to attend a Covid test Friday, 2.25.
Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and the surrounding border states to IL.
Casting Alert! Searching for a MALE LATINO, 5’10’ to 6′, slim to medium build, to work as a photo double on March 3rd. There will be a wardrobe fitting (takes about 2 hours) and two Covid tests (takes about one hour) the week before. This will be for a still photo shoot. Meaning not filming, but they will take pictures of you.
Facial hair and non-facial hair is okay.
Casting Alert!
Searching for FIT MALES AND FEMALES, all ethnicities, 20’s to 40’s, to work two-nights on our feature film, MATZ. The shoot nights are Saturday, March 5th and Sunday, March 6th. There will be a Covid test and a wardrobe fitting the week before.
We are shooting in Chicago.
You MUST BE VACCINATED having received two shots and the second shot must have been two or more weeks ago.
The shoot will start in the later afternoon and shoot until sunup.
$150/day
PHOTO SHOOT
We are looking for just a few non union extras who will not be featured closely.
Since we do not know exact date yet, you would need to be available for the following:
Tuesday March 1 and/or Wednesday March 2 (rain date March 3)
8:30 am –6:00 pm (includes lunch break-they will order from restaurant for you)
USAGE: Photos will be used on the Perkins&Will and project partners for promotion.
TERM OF USAGE: Unlimited in perpetuity.
FOOD: Lunch and light snacks provided for talent staying full days (let them know if you have any dietary restrictions when they contact you).
TALENT: will be extras in photographs for the architects portfolio.
Looking for 2 to 3 people ‘of color’ between 20-50.
Experience in acting and/or modeling.
WARDROBE NEEDS:
- Urban business casual, bring a few light and dark top layer options.
- Jeans ok for one option of bottoms.
- Sneakers and casual shoes.
- Colors can be neutrals, light blues.
- Holding will be on Fulton in Chicago.
- Parking will be reimbursed.
- Detailed instructions to come later.
*proof of being vaccinated on this one. When submitted, no need to show us your Vax card. Just let us know that you are fully vaccinated and provide proof to them. Masks will stay on except for a few minutes when a photo is taken.
Another great project to expand your resume! Thank you.
“The Corridor Crossing” Plot Summary:
On a lost bet, Alex walks through a cave and stumbles into an alternate universe. Jake follows him in an attempt to save Alex and get back to the world they belong in.
Compensation:
Rate: Paid (Rate based on location, size of house, etc.)
Dates/Times Needed:
12-14 weekend days this spring/summer. (mornings/afternoons; possibly a night or two)
House Requirements:
1. Living Room with a television
2. Kitchen
3. A room (bathroom, bedroom, etc.) on the first floor that can be locked and has a window that can be exited through
4. At least two bedrooms
5. At least a few working outlets
Director’s Bio:
Harry is a passionate filmmaker who has been watching movies since as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite films include, “Memento”, “The Dark Knight”, “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Alien”, “The Shining etc. He has seen over 7,000 films and is as crazy about movies as any individual you will ever meet. Harry has worked on a number of various films, and has written, produced, directed, and edited “515”, “Enter the Room”, “In the Backseat”, and “Bay for Blood”.
Contact Name: Harry Waldman
Contact Address: Chicago, Illinois, 60626, United States
Organization: Edgewater Film Productions
Edgewater Film Productions