Monday, December 31, 2012

Happy, Happy, Happy New Year!!!!

With that said, let's start the New Year with an acting job!!

Actress needed for non-SAG short film.
Female is a manipulative, genius, therapist. Someone who can be a therapist type, but a little crazy at the same time
5-6 days of shooting Jan 19 and 20; these are full days. January 21, 22, 23, 24: these are 6 hour days.  Will mostly be shot in Suffolk County, possibly some Nassau.
Please forward headshot, reel and bio or resume to castingkarma212@gmail.com and reference “Bully”

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Casting Notice


Casting Notice

For critically acclaimed/award winner collaboration:

Needed:
Male – Caucasian – LEAD:  Mid 40’s LEAD ATTORNEY well groomed, conservative in business attire and appearance. Must be able to cry on cue and show wide range of emotions within a short period of time. Physically fit, strapping physique for shirtless boxing scene.  No nudity. Scene might contain violence.
INVITATION TO AUDITION
AC2B
Short Film
SAG/NON-SAG

LOGLINE: The life of a prosecutor unravels when faded childhood memories of being abused become horribly vivid as he realizes that the person he is prosecuting was his abuser.

DATE: Saturday, December 15
TIME: TBA
PLACE: NYC/LI-Nassau
BRING: resume and headshot - please first e-mail to castingkarma212@gmail.com with your resume, headshot and reel.

Please note:  This is a DIRECTED AUDITION


AVAILABLE: sides will be sent to you under separate email. 
bring your emotions to the table - we care more about your expression than the exact words.

If you know someone who would fit this role, please pass along asap! Thank you.


Thursday, November 29, 2012

Filmmakers Connection Holiday Party and Networking!



THE NEWSLETTER OF

THE FILMMAKERS CONNECTION



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Hello everyone.  This year’s Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) will be held from July 11 – 18, 2013.  AND, we are open for film submissions now.  Take advantage of the deeply discounted earlybird prices AND we now offer student, filmmakers connection AND LIIFE Alumni discounts!  Apply at www.LongIslandFilm.com

We will be holding our annual holiday party at Five Towns College in Dix Hills (305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, 11746) in room # 312 (the Lounge) on Monday, December 10 at 7:15 p.m. Come to celebrate with industry friends and network at the same time.  We will have a $5 cash, 50/50 and please bring canned goods or hygiene products for the Veterans’ center.  They are really running low due to everyone donating to Sandy.  Please check the expiration dates on your donations.  And Donna McKenna will again be hosting the holiday show on Sat 12/29 at 2pm.  Please speak to her about participating in the show!

Jim Cook will be holding another one of his exciting and informative panels on Tuesday, March 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Adelphi University.  We’ll provide more information on that as it becomes available.

If you’re interested in finding out up-to-the-minute information on film jobs that I hear about (both cast and crew) or locations needed for film/tv/commercials, plus other film related information (or my own personal musings), check www.debramarkowitz.blogspot.com  You can also sign up for our twitter account below, and I will tweet whenever I have anything film-related of interest.   Let’s keep the work here!!  If you are a filmmaker/casting person who knows of any positions, I can post those for you as well.  Please e-mail me details:  Union or nonUnion, personnel needed, whether it’s a paid position, when, where and what.  Thank you.

We’re now on Facebook, Twitter, Myspace AND have our own Youtube channel!  Come join us at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Long-Island-International-Film-Expo/125921132847, youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/user/LongIslandFilmExpo, myspace at: myspace.com/liifilmexpo  and Twitter at: www.twitter.com/liintlfilmexpo

If you had a film in the Long Island International Film Expo and have received a distribution deal (DVD, theatrical, and/or television), please send us a blurb and a link, and we’ll promote it for you on the Long Island International Film Expo facebook site.

If you have a home in Nassau County and would like to list it as a possible location for film/tv/commercial production, please contact debfilm@aol.com or call 516 571-3168.

If you have a business, service, or headshot you would like to bring to the attention of the dedicated audience that visits LongIslandFilm.com – consider placing a banner ad.  They are quite reasonable.  You will have your ad shown in random rotation for an entire year.  Small banner ads are $150 – (120 x 60 pixels).  Large banner ads are $300 (468 x 60 pixels).  If interested, please e-mail your banner ad in the appropriate amount of pixels to debfilm@aol.com.  Please include the URL you would like your ad to be connected to.  You can pay by check to LIFTF, or by PalPay under “The Foundation” and then “Donations.”  Just let us know when you send in your banner ad.
You can now pay for your membership to the Filmmakers Connection through PayPal on the www.LongIslandFilm.com website.  Please be sure to include your name, address, phone #, e-mail address, which area of the film industry you are involved in (ex. Writer/director/producer) and whether or not you are already getting this newsletter by e-mail.  Cost is $30 per year fee.  If you are a student with current ID, it is $15 to join.)
If you would like to become a member (or renew your membership) of the Filmmakers Connection, please send $30, made out to the LIFTF to the Long Island Film/TV Foundation, c/o Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Avenue, Side Entrance, Bellmore, NY  11710.  You may also pay at the meetings.  The $30 membership fee entitles you to attend the Filmmakers Connection meetings for free.  It also entitles you to discounts on Foundation functions such as the Long Island International Film Expo, the Awards Ceremony party, all mailings and newsletters, and (if all other criteria is met) a chance at winning the $1,000/$500 Finishing Fund Grant. (When you send in your $30, please be sure to include your name, address, phone number, e-mail address and how you are involved with the film industry, i.e. director, producer, voice overs, etc.) and whether you are already getting this newsletter by e-mail.  If you are a student with appropriate college/high school ID, the cost is $15 to join for the year.  If you do not join, you can still attend meetings for free.

Please be advised that the Foundation/Film Commissions/Film Offices are not responsible for speaker cancellations.  Every effort will be taken to insure a speaker’s availability on the date mentioned.  In case of a cancellation, every effort will be made to book an alternate speaker.

For information on the Long Island Film/TV Foundation contact Robert Hansen at 516 707-2237.  For information about the Long Island International Film Expo, please contact Debra Markowitz at 516 571-3168.

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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Casting for SAG/NonSAG Short Film


Critically Acclaimed Director and Award-Winning Producer collaboration.

Please submit headshot and resume, reel if possible t9 castingkarma212@gmail.com.  Reference AC2B

Filming in Nassau County, possible some NYC

Male – Caucasian
30’s/40's FATHER gruff, macho, with violent/explosive tendencies, burly but not fat. 70’s era blue-collar type (not hippie) - think telephone repairman, bus driver. ability to age to 65/75 years old is a plus.
No nudity. Scene might contain violence.

Male – Caucasian
65’s/75's DYING FATHER Declining health, thinning hair, close to death. Headshots of younger actors okay ONLY if they convince us that you have the ability to age to 65-75 years old.

Female – Caucasian
30's. MOTHER Battered, somewhat frail, neat but mousy appearance. Think sheltered, 70’s era housewife (not hippie) ability to age to 60/65 years old is a plus.
No nudity. Scene might contain violence.

Male – Caucasian – LEAD
Mid 40’s LEAD ATTORNEY well groomed, conservative in business attire and appearance. Must be able to cry on cue and show wide range of emotions within a short period of time. Physically fit, strapping physique for shirtless boxing scene.
No nudity. Scene might contain violence.

Young Male – Caucasian
Age Range 8 - 10 SON Obedient, wide-eyed innocent boy, expressive face. 
No nudity.

Male – Caucasian - Hispanic -  Asian
70’s PREDATOR Tall, slender build, thinning hair, soft-spoken.  Appears humble, gives off man-of-the-cloth-vibe.
Sexually suggestive scene. No nudity.

Female – Caucasian - Hispanic - African American - Asian
30’s DISTRICT ATTORNEYAttractive, professional appearance.  Ambitious and flirty. Business wardrobe a plus.
No nudity.

Male – Caucasian -  African American- Hispanic -  Asian
40’s/50’s CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY, street savvy with swagger, slightly arrogant, at the top of his game.
No nudity.

Male – Caucasian-  African American - Hispanic-  Asian
40’s/50’s DETECTIVE, sketchy with cocky attitude. Snappy dresser, approaching retirement.
 No nudity.

Male – Caucasian -  African American - Hispanic - Asian
30’s VICTIMs FATHER. Strong willed, intimidating, blue-collar type with passionate, boiling temper.
No nudity.

Female – Caucasian-  African American - Hispanic – Asian
30’s VICTIM’S MOTHER Comfortable with taking a backseat to husband, and most men.
No nudity.

Male – Caucasian -  African American - Hispanic - Asian
40’s/50’s CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE; affluent, confident, no-nonsense.
No nudity.

Thank you.

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Crew Positions Needed for SAG/NonSAG Short Film by Critically Acclaimed Director/Producer Collaboration



Crew Needed
For SAG/Non SAG – Short Film Project by Critically Acclaimed Director/Producer Collaboration
Approximately one week in January – Nassau County/possibly some NYC
Please send contact info, resume/bio and reel if available to debfilm@aol.com and reference AC2B

PAs
Production Accountant
1st Assistant Director
2nd Assistant Director
Set P.A.
Director of Photography
Assistant Camera
2nd Assistant Camera
Data Manger (DIT)
Gaffer
Best Boy Electric
Key Grip
Best Boy Grip
Key Hair/Makeup
Script Supervisor
Sound Mixer
Boom Operator
Thank you.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Sandy and Karma

 Sandy - and How We Got Here

(Pardon typos, written by person in a hurricane disaster zone)

So, I usually post about jobs in and out of the industry, but I felt a need to voice some frustrations/observations.  Firstly, I am not political, but I have to give credit where it's due.  Thank you to the politician for mentioning, flat out, that Hurricane Sandy and the 100-year storms that we have been having every two years, are a direct result of climate change (global warming).

I'm not a scientist, so I can only speak from what I know, and what seems like common sense.  When people talk about global warming, they are usually talking about climate change and more drastic and unpredictable weather.  And that's what we've got.  And that's what we've earned by our pure neglect of our environment and the laws of karma.

I'm a huge believer in karma. I know that what goes around, comes around. And I know that when it comes around, even if we feel that the person deserves it, we are then accumulating our own karmic debt for rejoicing in another's misfortune.  Tricky, right?  In my quest to understand and live with good karma, I question my intent about most of my feelings/actions.  Do I want to do this because it's the right thing to do, or because of what I will reap if I do it (ego driven) - it can make a person dizzy!

Let's get back to the environment.  Mother Nature is pissed, and rightfully so.  We American's love our creature comforts, and that's fine - but do we respect the price paid for them?  And here's what I mean -

1) Pick-Up Trucks/SUVs - Do we really need those monster pick-up trucks that use tons of gas?  You might say, "why, yes I do.  If there's an emergency, I need to get to safety."  But do you really mean, "so that "I" can get to safety, even if I have to run over all those in MY way?"  If so, not cool.  We're all in this together.

2) Smoking- I know it's a touchy subject, and there are addictions involved, but, if you must smoke - why on earth are you throwing your cigarette butts out of the window of your car??? You don't want to dirty your car, but it's okay to throw your crap out into the street?  What's wrong with you?  This is OUR earth, stop that now!

3) Littering - there was a real push to stop littering when I was in grade school.  Remember the native American with the teardrop looking over the soiled land?  Have we given that up?  Maybe we should bring it back.  You really can hold onto your trash until you reach a garbage pail - really.  Seriously.  Keep a bag in your car, throw it out when you get home.  Put it in your pocket or bag till you see a pail.  Simple.

4)Energy. It's very possible that solar, hydro and wind energies are more expensive then oil, gas or coal.  You know what else, sometimes money is not the most important issue.  We've got to wean ourselves away from foreign dependency and from depleting our resources, especially ones that add to the pollution level which in turn adds to global warming - because we see how well we're doing with that.  Don't just think about what we are going through, think about seven generations down.  What legacy will we be leaving them?  Oh, and if you believe there's even a chance of reincarnation, you might be the one suffering in the future for what you did today. We have to invest in wind, and solar, along with gas, and oil and coal.  Haven't you learned anything from the stock market? Diversify, diversify, diversify.  The only thing I can't advocate for are nuclear power plants.  The problem with those is that they are run by humans.  Humans make mistakes.  When you deal with something that powerful, it's not an eraser we're dealing it, it's poisoning our citizens, and the environment for decades.  Oh, and hydrofracking and excessive drilling? Stop that. Stop that right now.  Does anyone think that maybe the more common earthquakes we're having might have something to do with drilling deep into the layers of the earth?  Forget about all the pollution and damage from oil spills etc.  Okay, don't forget those.  Everything has consequences, everything has a karmic debt.  Think, think, think.  Err on the side of clean air, water and good will in all cases!

5)Conservation.  Yes, we love our toys, we love our conveniences, and a lot of us are acting like spoiled brats. Do we really need everything we buy? I have a friend who has a couch in her basement piled with clothing that needs to be pressed.  She wanted to hire someone a while ago to help her iron as she works very long hours.  I suggested someone who could help her, and her response, "I don't have anywhere to put them anyway, so why bother?"  But she keeps on buying new clothes.  Insanity, and I can write about it here because she doesn't use facebook or the internet much.  Do we need these megamansions, McMansions, newer, bigger, less efficient homes?  If we're building new homes, we should have building codes to go along with the new homes demanding that they be built using alternative energy capabilities.  And if we're building new developments, put the wires etc underground, will you?  I know it's expensive.  As a homeowner, I know this - but it has to be done.  Eventually, the infrastructure will need to be revamped, and man, will it be expensive and a major pain, but necessary.  This weather is the new normal, and it's not getting better any time soon.  Power underground, means less outages in cases like Irene and Sandy. Less outages, less clean-up, less repair. EVENTUALLY, less cost.

6)Money.  Money is important, money is good.  Money is NOT the most important thing in the world.  The idea of money is not to get as much as you possibly can, even if it means poisoning the environment and hurting people. Stop that. What's wrong with you? 

and while I'm at it:

7) Telling the Truth/Personal Responsibility.  We can all do this, really.  If you screw up, take responsibility, correct it, and move on.  Everyone makes mistakes.  I know it's hard to believe, but even I do, as anal as I am.  Keep your dignity, accept that you did it, forgive yourself, move on. Your mistake does not define you as a person.  Other people may try to label you, but you live in your skin.  Know that "YOU" are okay. And if you have dignity, everything else will be fine. 

7)School system - sorry, have to get this in here.  Stop bashing teachers.  And stop teaching subjects no one (at least with regards to 99% of the population) needs.  Whose idea was this anyway?  Teach towards a students ability and learning style. We do not all learn the same. Some need to read, others to see, some to hear, some - two or three of those at once.  I don't know the way to do this, but you torture kids by teaching them things of little value because you have to teach to tests, because how else can you evaluate a school's performance - because it's harder to track if they've just become creative, productive beings.  Some of us are a little odd, that's okay, use it.  We're all different for a reason.

I'm sorry about the gazillion typos, but I'm tired, and I had a need to vent.

What makes you crazy, and what do we need to change?  And, most importantly, how do we do it?

Namaste,

Debbie

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Casting for Television Series


Casting for Television Series 

TRUE LIFE: I CAN'T AFFORD MY RELATIONSHIP!

Are you at the end of your rope because your relationship is breaking the bank? Ready to move in with your boyfriend but know he won't ever pay rent? Have you fallen in love with a high-maintenance gal and your spoiling her has put you in debt that you're hiding?

If you’re deciding between a break up and being broke, MTV’s Emmy Award-winning documentary series, True Life, wants to hear from you today!  

Email us at TLcouplescasting@gmail.com if you've had to open up your wallet as much as your heart and it's taking its toll! If you appear to be between the ages of 16 and 26, and you can't keep up with:
your boo, who’s sporting all the latest and greatest gear YOU bought him...
your girlfriend, who is demanding  that only YOUR salary goes to plane tickets for your long-distance relationship...
your wife, who is shopping with your paychecks while you’re deployed
or your partner, whose taste is WAY more sophisticated than what you can afford...
we are waiting for ya!   

Email and tell us...

• A little about your relationship – how long have you been together, what the problem is and how it’s affecting you.
• Where you live
• How we can contact you
• And include photos!

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Ac

Casting - Models Needed as per below

Any Males or Females Interested in Making extra money..... If you are interested please email Angela Gulizio at ggtalent@gmail.com

YOU CANNOT JUST SHOW UP YOU NEED TO BE ON A LIST.......

JOICO / ISO / ALOXXI / UNIONDALE NY BEAUTY FASHION HAIR SHOW AUDITIONS


{{{{{ AUDITION DATE : FRIDAY OCTOBER 12 2012 [ SEE TIMES BELOW ] }}}}}}}

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CASTING INFORMATION FOR ALL 3 BEAUTY COMPANIES


MALES & FEMALES: AGES 15 - 40 / MODEL TYPES

ALL ETHNICITIES & HEIGHTS

NO WEAVES / WIGS / EXTENSIONS / BRAIDS / RELAXED HAIR
NO SHAVED / BUZZED / BALD / VERY SHORT HAIR

HOW MUCH CUT COLOR STYLING IS DONE IS DETERMINED BETWEEN MODELS & ARTISTS

MODELS UNDER 18 YRS MUST BRING A PARENT & WEAR A NICE BLACK OUTFIT

PLACE: LONG ISLAND MARRIOTT HOTEL
101 JAMES DOOLITTLE BLVD
UNIONDALE , NEW YORK 11553
[ NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE . GOOGLE FOR DIRECTIONS ]

PREP DATE : SATURDAY OCTOBER 13 2012 [ MORNING TO LATE AFTERNOON ]
SHOW DATE : SUNDAY & MONDAY OCTOBER 14 & 15 2012 [ MORNING TO LATE AFTERNOON ]

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CASTING # 1 / COMPANIES : JOICO & ISO 5:30 P.M - 6:00 P.M

MODELS GO TO ROOM " LL-2052 [ LOWER LEVEL ]

RATES: $ 425.00 FLAT [ 1 PREP DATE & 2 SHOW DATES ]
$ 290.00 FLAT [ 1 PREP DATE & 1 SHOW DATE ]

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CASTING # 2 / COMPANY : ALOXXI 7:00 P.M

MODELS GO TO ROOM " 2044

RATES : $ 500.00 FLAT [ 1 PREP DATE & 2 SHOW DATES ]
$ 300.00 FLAT [ 1 PREP DATE & 1 SHOW DATE ]

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Locations Needed AND the Long Island International Film Expo is open for submissions





Locations Needed AND The Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) is Open for Submissions

The 16th annual Long Island International Film Expo is now accepting submissions for the 2013 LIIFE to be held July 11 - 18, 2013.  You can enter at www.longislandfilm.com.

Also, the following locations are needed for film/tv/commercial jobs 

(These must be in Nassau County)
1) For a superhero movie, London Calling, they're looking for an area on the water that they can erect a beach house, and then blow it up.
1a) They also need a very film-friendly town that can simulate Greenwich, CT.
This is for the spring.  If you have any suggestions, please e-mail debfilm@aol.com and reference, London Calling.
2)Working on a Airborne commercial. They're hoping to film at Cantiague Park in Hicksville, and if so, they'll need a conference room VERY close by.  If you have any suggestions, please e-mail debfilm@aol.com and reference Schmidt.
3) For television series, Golden Boy, they're looking for a large bus terminal for filming a chase scene.  If you have any suggestions, please e-mail debfilm@aol.com and reference Golden Boy.
That's it for now.
Thank you.
Best,
Debbie

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Filmmakers Connection Meeting and Newsletter


 Filmmakers Connection Meeting and Newsletter

Hello everyone, We hope you got a chance to visit during this past Long Island International Film Expo.  What a terrific time, and it was wonderful meeting filmmakers from Poland, Italy, the Philippines, England and Australia, just to name a few.  And of course our local filmmakers!  The 2013 LIIFE will be held from July 11 – 18, 2013.  We will begin accepting submissions for consideration mid October, and the cut-off will be April 1.  We will keep you posted!

There will be a Filmmakers Connection Meeting on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in room 303 (305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY  11746). The speaker will be Mark Steiger.  He is producing and directing a film titled Taking Back Vegas(Facebook), Taking Back Vegas(2012)(imdb) which is in-development and will be the topic of discussion for the night as well as the services of his two companies 86'd EntertainmentEnterprises, Inc. and Off The Lots, Inc., to a network of film industry professionals.  He will answer any and all questions for aspiring filmmakers, actors, producers, directors.

Jim Cook will be holding another one of his exciting and informative panels on Tuesday, March 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Adelphi University.  We’ll provide more information on that as it becomes available.

If you’re interested in finding out up-to-the-minute information on film jobs that I hear about (both cast and crew) or locations needed for film/tv/commercials, plus other film related information (or my own personal musings), check www.debramarkowitz.blogspot.com  You can also sign up for our twitter account below, and I will tweet whenever I have anything film-related of interest.   Let’s keep the work here!!  If you are a filmmaker/casting person who knows of any positions, I can post those for you as well.  Please e-mail me details:  Union or nonUnion, personnel needed, whether it’s a paid position, when, where and what.  Thank you.

We’re now on Facebook, Twitter, Myspace AND have our own Youtube channel!  Come join us at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Long-Island-International-Film-Expo/125921132847, youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/user/LongIslandFilmExpo, myspace at: myspace.com/liifilmexpo  and Twitter at: www.twitter.com/liintlfilmexpo

If you had a film in the Long Island International Film Expo and have received a distribution deal (DVD, theatrical, and/or television), please send us a blurb and a link, and we’ll promote it for you on the Long Island International Film Expo facebook site.

If you have a home in Nassau County and would like to list it as a possible location for film/tv/commercial production, please contact debfilm@aol.com or call 516 571-3168.

If you have a business, service, or headshot you would like to bring to the attention of the dedicated audience that visits LongIslandFilm.com – consider placing a banner ad.  They are quite reasonable.  You will have your ad shown in random rotation for an entire year.  Small banner ads are $150 – (120 x 60 pixels).  Large banner ads are $300 (468 x 60 pixels).  If interested, please e-mail your banner ad in the appropriate amount of pixels to debfilm@aol.com.  Please include the URL you would like your ad to be connected to.  You can pay by check to LIFTF, or by PalPay under “The Foundation” and then “Donations.”  Just let us know when you send in your banner ad.
You can now pay for your membership to the Filmmakers Connection through PayPal on the www.LongIslandFilm.com website.  Please be sure to include your name, address, phone #, e-mail address, which area of the film industry you are involved in (ex. Writer/director/producer) and whether or not you are already getting this newsletter by e-mail.  Cost is $30 per year fee.  If you are a student with current ID, it is $15 to join.)
If you would like to become a member (or renew your membership) of the Filmmakers Connection, please send $30, made out to the LIFTF to the Long Island Film/TV Foundation, c/o Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Avenue, Side Entrance, Bellmore, NY  11710.  You may also pay at the meetings.  The $30 membership fee entitles you to attend the Filmmakers Connection meetings for free.  It also entitles you to discounts on Foundation functions such as the Long Island International Film Expo, the Awards Ceremony party, all mailings and newsletters, and (if all other criteria is met) a chance at winning the $1,000/$500 Finishing Fund Grant. (When you send in your $30, please be sure to include your name, address, phone number, e-mail address and how you are involved with the film industry, i.e. director, producer, voice overs, etc.) and whether you are already getting this newsletter by e-mail.  If you are a student with appropriate college/high school ID, the cost is $15 to join for the year.  If you do not join, you can still attend meetings for free.

Please be advised that the Foundation/Film Commissions/Film Offices are not responsible for speaker cancellations.  Every effort will be taken to insure a speaker’s availability on the date mentioned.  In case of a cancellation, every effort will be made to book an alternate speaker.

For information on the Long Island Film/TV Foundation contact Robert Hansen at 516 707-2237.  For information about the Long Island International Film Expo, please contact Debra Markowitz at 516 571-3168.

Name:______________________________________Webpage:________________

Address:____________________________________________________________

Phone:__________________ Fax:__________________  E-Mail:_______________
Talent (optional:  producer, writer, director, lighting, sound, acting,
            Make-up, music, computers, etc) ___________________________________________________________________
How did you hear about these meetings:_______________________________

Are you already receiving this newsletter by e-mail?_____________________


Friday, September 21, 2012

Casting Call - National Geographic


Casting Call
National Geographic

If you believe society is failing, and you have skillfully prepared to live the TRUE life of an American Prepper, then we want to hear from you. 

National Geographic is going beyond the brief, 15-minute glimpse of basement bunkers, and into the wilderness with a true American Prepper family for an in-depth and intimate look into the lives of these brave homesteaders. In this new documentary series, we want to accompany you off the grid and into your world of committed basic survival, documenting and earning an education in what it actually means to be prepared.

Whether you are planning your move into a remote bug-out now or are teaching others how to do so successfully, this season-long documentary series wants to follow you on your daily journey. Do you know of a family or group who is independent of society, honorably existing on the most basic level, and prepared in the event of a major global crunch? Are you part of a devoted prepper community that is thriving? Do you wish you had the platform to break down the myths about preppers, and show the artistry of living in a survivor’s world? 

Please include any articles, photos, or videos that can help us gain a better understanding of your way of life. We are sensitive to OPSEC concerns and your information will be kept in absolute confidence. 

If interested, please email americanprepperscasting@gmail.com

Thursday, September 13, 2012




Camera Person Needed AND Join in a Worldwide Global Meditation 12/12/12 at 9:30 p.m. EST

The camera person job has been filled, and therefore removed at this time. 9-14-12

And what does one thing have to do with another, not a thing - BUT, I will find something in common, and I just have.  Award winning filmmaker, Michael Stern, has produced a Global Meditation Video promo for a worldwide meditation event to take place on 12/12/12, 9:30 p.m. EST, where we hope people all over the world will meditate to try and effect a positive change on the world/universe.  Please take a look at this beautiful video Michael produced, and join us.  The world needs something - let's all be a part of it!  The video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3boqddWaF1g&feature=youtu.be

AND/OR, to find out more information regarding this meditation, please go to www.themastershift.com.

Namaste!


Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Actors, Actresses and Locations Needed!!!


Actors and Actresses and Locations Needed!!

Men ages 18 (all size shapes) and up are needed this Friday from 4pm till 5:45pm for a comedic skit in the reality show Bronx Daze. The comedic skit is about how the male species carries himself in the presence of a beautiful women. We will meet 4pm in front of Loretta Park (Morris Park side) on Friday. You will be needed only for a few minutes. We are shooting many men from 4pm till 5:45. Thank you. Reply to Wayne at gmon1114@AOL

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We are auditioning for actors and singers, male and female, for 3 one act Horror/Comedy plays and a Horror/Comedy musical parody performed at Soluna Studios in Hauppauge, NY during the last three Friday/Saturdays in October. Rehearsals start on September 9th and (depending on the play) are every Saturday and Sunday leading up to the opening on Friday October 12th. Auditions are on Weds, August 29th from 7:30pm to 9pm and Thursday, August 30th from 1pm to 3pm at the MadhouseTV Studio located at 631 Montauk Highway, West Islip, NY. Please prepare a song and/or a monologue, preferably comedy. Email Evie Turner at lifesastage@hotmail.com for any additional questions.

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We will be holding open auditions, Thursday, Sept 6, from 9pm-10:30pm at the at St. Francis Church, 1752, Harton Ave., East Meadow, NY 11554, for world premiere drama, Naming Rights.. All adult types welcome, but please be aware the play deals with adult themes and contains occasional raw language not suited for children. Shows will be Sunday, Oct. 28, Sunday, November 11 & Monday, November 12 at the Merrick Theater.. Rehearsals will begin mid-September. For directions, additional information, please call (516) 783-8863. Auditions will be cold reads.

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Hello All,  (These must be in Nassau County)
1) For television series, The Good Wife - they need a high end office building.  It would be for 2 days of filming with 1 day of prep and 1 day of wrap for a total of 4 days sometime between Sept 4th and 14th.  If you have any referrals, please email to debfilm@aol.com and reference, The Good Wife.

2) For an independent feature film (i.e. somewhat low-budget), called "Don't Get Excited".  They are looking for office space (and a lobby and a conference room) in a modern building.  It doesn't have to be empty, but they don't want it to be incredibly busy as well. They tried RXR in Uniondale already,and they were out of their price range.  They have $6,000 for 4 days ($1500 a day). Thats not a lot of money, but they are pretty small - 35 person crew, no campers, only 1 truck and a few vans.  They'd like to do catering there as well, if possible.  If you have any suggestions, please e-mail debfilm@aol.com and reference Don't Get Excited.

3) For HBO series, Boardwalk Empire - They're looking for rows of bungalow kit houses with a vacant lot. Any areas of Long Island you recommend they go to? Somewhere near the water perhaps?  I was thinking the Camp Grounds in Merrick.  Any other suggestions? They need to find rows of Arts and Crafts kit houses a la 1920's Chicago. Something like the link below or attached photo, but one story or one and half story homes. http://www.searshomes.org/index.php/tag/ocean-view/  If you have any suggestions, please e-mail debfilm@aol.com and reference Boardwalk Empire.