Casting Call: Submissions Open for the 2024 BlackStar Film Festival
Job Detail:
The 2024 BlackStar Film Festival is excited to announce that submissions are now open! We are seeking dynamic and creative works from Black, Brown, and Indigenous filmmakers. The festival is an exceptional platform for showcasing short and feature-length films across all genres. Notably, BlackStar is an Oscar-qualifying festival for films awarded our Best Short Narrative and Best Short Documentary honors.
Job Responsibilities:
- Film Submission: Filmmakers are required to submit their short or feature-length films for consideration in the festival.
- Promotional Material: Provide promotional materials for your film, including a synopsis, filmmaker bio, and film stills.
- Festival Participation: If selected, filmmakers must be prepared to participate in festival activities, which may include Q&A sessions, panel discussions, and networking events.
- Rights and Clearances: Ensure that all necessary rights, clearances, and releases for public screening are obtained for your film.
Requirements:
- Eligibility: Open exclusively to Black, Brown, and Indigenous filmmakers.
- Genres: All film genres are welcome.
- Film Length: Both short films (under 40 minutes) and feature-length films are accepted.
- Completion Date: Films must have been completed after January 1, 2023.
- Premiere Status: Preference may be given to films that have not yet had a major theatrical release or extensive festival run.
- Submission Format: Films should be submitted in a digital format, as per festival guidelines.
- Language: Non-English films must have English subtitles.
Compensation Details:
- Entry Fee: Please refer to the festival’s submission guidelines for details on entry fees and waivers.
- Awards: Winners of Best Short Narrative and Best Short Documentary will be eligible for consideration in the Short Film categories at the Academy Awards.
- Exposure: Selected films will be screened at the festival, providing significant exposure and networking opportunities.
- Additional Benefits: Filmmakers of selected films may receive festival passes, accommodation benefits, and other perks as outlined in the acceptance package.
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An independent horror film is seeking a skilled martial artist or stunt performer to help create dynamic creature combat scenes. The production features monsters that were once human and is looking for a performer who can bring creativity, athleticism, and cinematic action skills to the project. This opportunity offers hands-on collaboration with an experienced stunt coordinator and the chance to contribute to high-energy action sequences.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform choreographed combat and action scenes for a horror film.
- Collaborate with the stunt coordinator to develop engaging fight sequences.
- Help create believable creature-versus-human combat movements.
- Follow safety protocols during rehearsals and filming.
- Contribute creative ideas to enhance action choreography.
Requirements
- Experience in martial arts, stunt performance, or action choreography.
- Strong athletic ability and physical conditioning.
- Comfortable performing high-energy action scenes.
- Ability to work collaboratively with the stunt coordinator and production team.
- Must submit a headshot and information about relevant experience.
- Previous film or stunt experience is preferred but not required.
Compensation Details
- IMDb credit provided based on level of involvement.
- Footage may be available for demo reels upon request.
- Additional compensation details will be discussed with selected applicants.
Job Description
A micro-budget psychedelic drama thriller is seeking a male actor to portray a gangster character in an upcoming non-union feature film. The production is looking for performers who are passionate about storytelling, collaboration, and independent filmmaking.
This unique and creatively ambitious project offers actors the opportunity to contribute to a feature-length production while working closely with an indie filmmaking team.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a gangster character in a feature film.
- Participate in scheduled rehearsals and filming sessions.
- Collaborate with the director and production team to develop the character.
- Deliver a compelling and believable performance that supports the film’s narrative.
- Follow on-set direction and production guidelines.
Requirements
- Male actor, ages 50–70.
- Non-union talent only.
- Strong acting skills and ability to portray a gangster character.
- Passion for independent filmmaking and collaborative storytelling.
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- Previous acting experience is preferred but not required.
Compensation Details
- Compensation details will be discussed with selected applicants.
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Casting Call: Real Couples for Feature Film Kissing Scene
Job Description
A feature film is casting real-life couples for an intimate background scene involving on-screen kissing. This is a night shoot taking place in Conyers, GA, and producers are looking for authentic chemistry and couples who are comfortable performing affectionately on camera. It’s a great chance to appear together in a professional production and earn a bonus rate for the kiss scene.
Job Responsibilities
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Appear on camera as a real couple in a night scene
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Comfortably kiss on screen as part of the scene direction
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Maintain professionalism during extended nighttime filming hours
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Follow instructions from the director and on-set team
Requirements
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Real couples, ages 21–29
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Open to all ethnicities
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Must be comfortable kissing on camera
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Must be available for a night shoot
Compensation
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$150 for a 12-hour shoot per person
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Additional $25 kiss bump per person
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Night shoot in Conyers, GA
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