Filmmakers Connection Holiday Gathering, Thurs, Dec 18 - Finishing Fund Grants, Come meet the Director of the Suffolk County Film Office

Filmmakers Connection Holiday Gathering, Finishing Fund Grants, Meet the New Director of the Suffolk County Film Office! 

Hello everyone,

It’s been an amazing year for the Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) being named both One of the Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World by MovieMaker Magazine AND One of the Top 10 Hottest Summer Films Festivals in the US by Audience Awards.

We’re open for submissions now on both Withoutabox.com AND FilmFreeway.com.  You can enter here - http://longislandfilmexpo.com/call-for-entries/ and take advantage of our earlybird submission pricing.

Also, please join us at our Filmmakers Connection Holiday gathering – Thursday, December 18 at Five Towns College at 7:15 pm – 9 pm (305 North Service Road, Dix Hills NY  11746, Room 312). Free for members, $5 for nonmembers (or $30 to join for the year, then this is free).  Come ring in the holiday season with your fellow filmmakers!  Refreshments will be served! And great news, the new Director of the Suffolk County Film Office will be paying us a visit, come meet Diana Cherryholmes.

And we'll have our LIFTF Finishing Fund Grants applications as well!! 

And a cool site, and one of our LIIFE sponsors, for all things Long Island –

Since its initial launch in 1996, LongIsland.com has been a go-to resource for locals looking to find out more about all that is happening on Long Island, and the site’s regular updates and expansions are why tens of thousands of locals visit LongIsland.com every day. Whether you're looking for the best entertainment, dining, latest news, or local businesses, LongIsland.com has it all - we're your Guide to Long Island, no matter what you're searching for.

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, 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 and panels 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 about the Long Island International Film Expo or the Filmmakers Connection, 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:_______________________________

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Casting Notice - Digital Series

Casting Notice

Semi-animated Post-Apocalypse Digital Series Seeks Female Antagonist

January 14th and January 17th, 2015 in Brooklyn, NY. Caucasian female late 50s-late 60s, to play the cold-hearted, manipulative, and most powerful woman in the post-apocalypse. For the digital series "Everything's O.K.: Ten Years After Fracking," a semi-animated, semi-live action dark comedy about New York City after fracking has caused the apocalypse world. SAG/AFTRA New Media contract. Contact: ace@aokfilms.com with headshot, resume and reel.

Thank you.

Casting Notices (Non Union) and Crew Jobs

Casting Notices

Now Casting - short film -  Halina - NonUnion
Warm Milk Productions Inc. is casting "Halina," a sci-fi drama about a young woman hired by a reclusive billionaire to care for a mysterious and lifelike humanoid robot. 

If you or someone you know would be interested in appearing in our next production, send your pics, résumés, videos and other materials to casting at warmmilkpro.com. casting@warmmilkpro.com 

Casting is October 10-12 on Long Island. Rehearsals are in November and shooting begins early December. 

Pays $100 per day plus travel and meals are provided.

Available Roles:

Mischa (Lead): Female, 20-36, Any ethnicity, likable, sweet, somewhat awkward, subservient with her job.

Halina (Lead): Female, 20-46, Caucasian, tall, slender, incredibly beautiful. Holds very still and expressionless much of the time.

Ms. Avery (Supporting): Female, 50+, Any ethnicity, stern, intimidating, powerful presence.

Mr. Crane (Supporting): Male, 35-64, Caucasian, tall, handsome, intimidating.

Aaron (Supporting): Male, 24-36, Any ethnicity, average looking guy. 

You will be contacted to receive a time-slot, location and script pages for your audition. There's some pay plus travel and meals. We cast in mid-October, we rehearse in November and we shoot in early December. Get those submissions moving!

Crew Needed

CREW NEEDED in Brooklyn, ASAP - 
NON UNION, IMMEDIATELY FOR BROOKLYN NY SHOOT : LOCATION MGR starting 9-15, Office PA who drives and has knowledge of Brooklyn and NYC, Production Designer, Prop Master, Costume Designer, 2nd AD.
4 to 8 weeks non union paid feature film. Please send resume to John.landolfi@verizon.net

Casting SAG extras, Free LIIFE Screenings, Grant, LIIFE

Hello everyone,

We had a great LIIFE season with LIIFE being name both one of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World by MovieMaker Magazine and one of the Top 10 Hottest Summer Festivals in the US by Audience Awards. 

I can’t believe we open submission again in mid-October already! But what we will do this year is close submissions about a month early – so be prepared for a March deadline. You can keep track of everything at www.LongIslandFilm.com 

This year we’re going to try to have a couple of Filmmakers Connection Meetings in Nassau County as well as a couple in Suffolk County.

FREE EVENT!!!!   Celebrate Halloween by getting SCARED FOR YOUR L.I.I.F.E.! We're screening some of the best short horror films from over the years at the Lindenhurst Library on Saturday, October 25th, from 2:00pm-3:30pm. A brief Q&A with some of the filmmakers will follow. Admission is free! The Lindenhurst Library is located at 1 Lee Avenue off of Wellwood Avenue. This event will take place in the library's media room in their lower level. For questions, contact Jim.Cook2006@gmail.com.

SAG EXTRAS NEEDED!!!! 

For a SAG Low Budget feature shooting in October, we need the following SAG background: 
EXTRAS:
MR BUCKLEY - MIDDLE-AGED MAN. OVERWEIGHT. 
OLD JUDITH - LATE 80'S. MUST LOOK LIKE ANA ULARU.
YOUNG MAX'S PARENTS - MUM AND DAD, SHE 40'S/ HE 50'S - MUST LOOK A BIT LIKE LUKE/JUDITH.
BARMITZVAH PHOTOGRAPHER - UNCLE TYPE, 40'S, HOMELY LOOKING, WELL FED.
If you are interested, please email your headshot bio to debra.markowitz@gmail.com. You should be Long Island (preferably Nassau County) based. Thank you!

Grant information:

SUBMISSIONS OPEN   APPLY NOW!

     From The Heart Productions (FTH), home of the Roy W. Dean Film Grant, is now taking applications for our Spring Film Grant.  We are celebrating our 21st year providing grants to films that are unique and make a contribution to society.
     This year’s grant is worth nearly $30,000 in cash, production needs and services.  Grant is open to both projects in any stage of production.  We fund documentaries, short films and low budget features.   Full information and application at:
http://www.fromtheheartproductions.com/grants.shtml
     Everyone who applies gets a free film financing consultation with Carole Dean; author of the best-selling book, The Art of Film Funding.  Let her help you by suggesting ways to improve your project and your pitch,
     Free Downloads on film financing: Our blog talk radio show, The Art of Film Funding, has free archived downloads:  Tom Malloy on BANKROLL 2, Jilann Spitzmiller on Crowdfunding, Bill Woolery on Trailer Magic, Bob Seigel on Legal Information on Film Financing, Fernanda Rossi on Trailer Mechanics and more.

We’re now on Facebook, Twitter, 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, and Twitter at: www.twitter.com/liintlfilmexpo. 

And a cool site, and one of our LIIFE sponsors, for all things Long Island –

Since its initial launch in 1996, LongIsland.com has been a go-to resource for locals looking to find out more about all that is happening on Long Island, and the site’s regular updates and expansions are why tens of thousands of locals visit LongIsland.com every day. Whether you're looking for the best entertainment, dining, latest news, or local businesses, LongIsland.com has it all - we're your Guide to Long Island, no matter what you're searching for.

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.

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 and panels 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 about the Long Island International Film Expo or the Filmmakers Connection, 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?_____________________

Commercial Casting

Casting for Commercial

Looking for 9(ish) year old boy and girl for a local commercial (Long Island). One role will be speaking, one will not. Both paid roles. Films the week of Sept 26. 1 day. Please send photo/bio/contact info to debra.markowitz@gmail.com. If director likes photo, we'll send you the script for a taped audition. Thank you!

Casting Notice, Interns Needed AND Locations Needed

Casting Notice, Locations Needed AND Interns Needed

We need a Grandma for this Grandpa! 

Hey everyone, looking for a in-shape Grandma, late 60s, early 70s to go with this handsome man - non-speaking, nonPaid, two days - Wednesday, August 27 (Hempstead) and Thursday, August 28 (West Hempstead).  For SAG ULG feature, STUFF. If interested, please email debra.markowitz@gmail.com with photo/contact info. Thank you! 

These must be in Nassau County:

1) For Gotham, they're looking for a gangster's mansion. It needs to have gates. They were thinking maybe a newer house. It doesn't need to be tacky, but maybe a grander, splashier look, not modern though. If you have any suggestions, please email nassaufilmoffice@nassaucountyny.gov and reference Gotham.

2) For feature film, Urge, they're looking for building to land a helicopter on. If you have any suggestions, please email nassaufilmoffice@nassaucountyny.gov and reference Urge.

3) Also, we're going to need interns at the Nassau County Film Office - we prefer 2- 3 days per week, 9:30 - 4:45 in our Mineola office.  Sadly, nonpaying but GREAT experience. If you are interested, please email your resume to ncantileno@nassaucountyny.gov. 

4)For short film, DOA, they're looking for a controllable parking lot area with either trees or modern buildings in the background. If you have any suggestions, please emailnassaufilmoffice@nassaucountyny.gov and reference DOA. 

Thank you!!

Casting for SAG Ultra Low Budget Film

Casting for SAG Ultra Low Budget Feature Film

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

JOEY– 4,5 or 6 year-old boy to play a preschooler.  Approx height 3 ft- 3 ½  ft.  Expressive and interesting face.  Child needs ability to listen and take direction.  Can be an older child who appears younger.  Joey says only 1 word in the film but he is a supporting role.  Excellent exposure for the right child.  Shooting approx. 10 days. Various locations around Suffolk and Nassau.

2 yo JOEY  – Need a younger Joey for Flashback scene.  One scene.  Paid role. 

DR. BENNETT –   African American male, divorced father and Trish’s best friend and colleague.  Dr. Bennett is lonely and although just friends, has an obvious love and attraction for Trish.

BRIAN –  Jamie’s ex boyfriend.  An addict, in and out rehab, father to Joseph.  He and Jamie have a tumultuous past.  Long, lean, gaunt and tattooed. 

MRS. E – 50-60 yo.  Suzie’s elementary school teacher.  Full figured woman.  

BRIAN’S GIRLFRIEND – 25 yo, Non speaking role.  Thin, bleached blonde. 

MR. WARD – 70-80 yo, Trish’s dental patient who reminds her of her father. Frail.  Lovely face.  

Please email reel, headshot and resume to debra.markowitz@gmail.com and reference, Stuff. 

Casting Notice The Outskirts

Amy Hutchings and Heidi K. Eklund are casting background on the feature \"The 
Outskirts\" shooting in Great Neck in July. Would you please help us get our 
casting notice to LONG ISLAND 18-20 year olds who might be able and  interested 
in portraying high school teens in the film?

GREAT NECK, NY shoots beginning JULY

Accepting SAG-AFTRA and NON-Union submissions for \"The Outskirts\"

Paid participation SAG/AFTRA and NON-UNION. If interested, please complete the 
Casting Registration by clicking the link below and carefully filling out the 
form! While you are filling out the form, please indicate which types of 
clothing you have that fit into our groups!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rF_KQTa_YQueaDSZ9cTZTSR7xpPcHDhUIQu8NuASKHU/viewform

PLUS, Please send 2 CURRENT PHOTOS (face and full body) that have all the 
following...

1. jpg photo files 
2. We need to see your face and what you look like. (If you can send us a photo 
as one or more of the types that would be great! We don\'t mind really nicely 
taken cell phone shots as long as they aren\'t cluttered or blurry.)
3. Label the photo file clearly with YOUR NAME 
4. NO PDF photo Files
5. SEND TO: theoutskirtscasting@gmail.com (please only send to this email, no 
Facebook communication, please)

****IN ADDITION TO THE GROUPS BELOW WE ARE ALSO SEEKING TEENS OF ALL TYPES 
INCLUDING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND WHEELCHAIR USERS. WE ARE LOOKING FOR 
FULL DIVERSITY***


NEEDED:
STAND-IN Female SAG-AFTRA 5\'7\" Blonde 
Please indicate if you are local to LI specifically to Great Neck and send 
resume indicating your experience. 

STAND-IN MALE SAG-AFTRA 6\'0\" 
Please indicate if you are local to LI specifically to Great Neck and send 
resume indicating your experience. 

STAND-IN FEMALE SAG-AFTRA 5\'2\" 105 lbs 
Please indicate if you are local to LI specifically to Great Neck and send 
resume indicating your experience. 

STAND-IN FEMALE SAG-AFTRA 5\'5\" 110lbs 
Please indicate if you are local to LI specifically to Great Neck and send 
resume indicating your experience. 

See photo collage for type examples: 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxOK9ukLN2rjWk5kaTVOWmxRTmM/edit?usp=sharing 

FRESHMAN: Featured Extra 18 year-old caucasian boy (no one under 18 please) VERY 
THIN and looks like High School Freshman. 

GOTH:Both Male and Female ages 18 (over 18 only) to 20 years old. Let us know if 
you have this clothing. 

EMO: Both Male and Female ages 18 (over 18 only) to 20 years old. Let us know if 
you have this clothing. 

TWIHARDS: (Twilight followers) Both Male and Female ages 18 (over 18 only) to 20 
years old. Let us know if you have this clothing. 

K-POP FANS: Both Male and Female ages 18 (over 18 only) to 20 years old. Let us 
know if you have this clothing. 

SCI FI: Both Male and Female ages 18 (over 18 only) to 20 years old. Let us know 
if you have this clothing. 

FANTASY: Both Male and Female ages 18 (over 18 only) to 20 years old. Let us 
know if you have this clothing. 

TECHIES:Both Male and Female ages 18 (over 18 only) to 20 years old. Let us know 
if you have this clothing. 

STEAMPUNK Both Male and Female ages 18 (over 18 only) to 20 years old. Let us 
know if you have this clothing. 

POMS (cheerleaders) Both Male and Female ages 18 (over 18 only) to 20 years old. 
Let us know if you have this clothing. 

JOCKS: Both Male and Female ages 18 (over 18 only) to 20 years old. Let us know 
if you have this clothing. 

MARCHING BAND: Both Male and Female ages 18 (over 18 only) to 20 years old. Let 
us know if you have this clothing. 

HIPSTERS: Both Male and Female ages 18 (over 18 only) to 20 years old. Let us 
know if you have this clothing. 

SKATERS: Both Male and Female ages 18 (over 18 only) to 20 years old. Let us 
know if you have this clothing.

Casting Notices

Casting Notices

SNICKERS COMMERCIAL/NEED CAUCASIAN BEATBOXERS 20's to 30's male/energetic/shoots July 13-15 in Russia/ $4500/Runs Russia and the Ukraine travel July 12/INBOX ASAP: gordonmodels@aol.com

A video producer looking for a 35 to 40ish man, who can speak in front
Of a camera. He should be well groomed, 5'8" plus with an athletic(reasonable shape)look.
Need right away . The production is   A 2 minute piece for the web.
He will be on camera for about 45 seconds in short bursts, voice over for the most part, so his voice should be good. NonSAG – will be paid. Films on Long Island.  Please email advision@optonline.net

For an interactive web training video – need the following:

Caucasian Female - Age 45-55 (LEAD ROLE). She is the CFO of the law firm and speaks at a meeting in the conference room.

Paul - Male, Any Visible Minority - Age 40-45 (Extra). He's an attorney sitting in on a meeting in the conference room.

Kayla - Female, Any Visible Minority - Age 40-50 (Extra). She's an attorney sitting in on a meeting in the conference room.

Gretchen - Caucasian Female - Age 50-59 (Lead). She's an equity partner at the law firm and speaks directly to the camera.

Julia - African American Female - Age 35-40 (Lead). She;s a non equity partner at the law firm and speaks directly to the camera.

Eric - Asian or Indian (American accent) - Age 30-35 (Lead). He's an associate at the law firm and speaks directly to the camera.

Shoot date is July 10 or 11. • Talent will speak directly into camera. Should memorize lines however a teleprompter will be present. • Julia will have 4 clips. First 2 clips are 30 seconds each and 3rd clip is 15 seconds. • Will be less than a full day – pay is $200 for speaking roles. Extras are $75 per day (but will like be less than a day)

For all of the above, please send headshot/bio, reel or whatever you have to: precisionpicturescasting@gmail.com

Casting, Positions and Locations Needed

"2094"

Casting, Services and Locations Needed

For indie feature, Living with the Dead, we need a post visual fx person to do rotoscoping and add some smoke fx.  Must be inexpensive, but good. If you have any suggestions, please email debra.markowitz@gmail.com.

*****

For short SAG film, Leaving, we need an inexpensive hair/make-up person.  General make up. Only hair fx is slight graying in a few scenes.  If you have any suggestions, please email debra.markowitz@gmail.com.

*****

For SAG short film, 2094, shooting June 16 - 20 in Queens.  We're looking for the following actors:

Aide de Camp - Male - Caucasian - late 20's - mid 30s. 5'9" - 6" - Dark hair. Must be fit.  

Milo - 18 - Milo is the leader of the Children's Group.  He guides them on how they can use their power. He assists General Alturo and Lana. He's is tall and lean.  Lanky with black hair.

Cian - 10 - Male -  extremely intelligent and considered to be one of the Elders.  He has special powers, which he is trying to control with the help of Milo.

Eabha - 12 - Female - she is one of the gifted children. She is also considered to be one of the Elders.  She is very controlling and bossy. She likes to be the center of attention but also knows how to tone down in time of crisis.

Nyle - 13 - Male -  Nyle is Siena's little helper and also one of the Elders. He seems more mature for his age with good athletic genes. He watches over Cian, and like the other children, he is gifted.

If interested in any of these roles, please send headshot/recent photos, reel, bio/resume to debra.markowitz@gmail.com and reference 2094 and the role for which you are applying.

******

For SAG Indie feature, Stuff, we are looking for the following locations and crew:

1) A film-friendly grocery store for a one-day shoot.

2)Hair/make-up person also proficient with tattoos fx 

More to follow

If you have any suggestions, please email debra.markowitz@gmail.com

Thank you, and have a wonderful weekend! Remember to honor our vets this Monday!

Location Needed - Child Casting!! - Panel on Film Financing

Location Needed - Child Casting!! - Panel on Film Financing

Hello everyone, (This must be in Nassau County)

1) For Boardwalk Empire - they're looking for a house similar to the attached reference photo.They're looking for an old, brown-shingled, 2 story type of structure that sits on a lot of land, at least an acre. If you have any suggestions, please email nassaufilmoffice@nassaucountyny.gov and reference Boardwalk Empire.

2) Casting!  A very special young actor - 

 We are currently casting a film called WEIGHTLESS, starring Nick Nolte ('48 Hours') and Jason 

Clarke (‘Zero Dark Thirty’).  And for this film we’re searching for a young boy 
to play the leading role of ‘Will’.  He is age 8-12, and weighs approximately 
150 - 200 lbs.

This search is quite special.  He's the kind of kid you don't see a lot of in 
movies, and we want to change that.  We have the opportunity to find a "diamond 
in the rough" to play the leading role. He doesn’t need to be a professional 
actor at all….

Our lead, 'Will', is just a sweet, quiet, shy kid. But, he's also coping with 
childhood obesity, bullying and divorce — issues that affect so many kids today.  
Ultimately it’s a hopeful story and we’re proud to be working on it.

Attached is a flyer with some more information on the movie and a link to our 
website, www.weightlessaudition.com.  On the website they can find out how to 
audition.  They can also ‘like’ our Facebook page and get updates there 
(www.facebook.com/WeightlessCasting). 

Any kid who might be in the ballpark, you can certainly encourage them to 
audition by doing a short video interview on (doing it on a phone is fine - it 
doesn’t need to be fancy) and uploading it to our audition site. There are 
helpful instructions and tech support available, and we’re here to answer any 
questions.

We would SO appreciate it if you could share this email and flyer with anyone 
you think might be right, or anyone who might possibly know someone who would be 
right. Kids, adults, teachers, counselors, etc., etc.  

Lastly, if you can recommend any colleagues, any community leaders, or 
particular groups you think we should talk to, we'd really appreciate any ideas 
you might have.   If there are other avenues you think I should explore just let 
me know.  I'm happy to talk with or email anybody.

You'll be able to find a flyer (shortly) at http://longislandfilmexpo.com/announcements/

3) Panel on Film Financing and Living a Creative life.  Also at link above. 

Thank you.

Best regards,

Debbie

How to be in it to win in! Two Great Panels on the Film Industry at Grumman Studios

Two great panels!! I'll be there!  If you're a filmmakers connection member -email me for a code for a 10% discount: 

2 UPCOMING LONG ISLAND WORKSHOPS BY FORMER ICM AGENT TURNED ACCLAIMED FILMMAKER, JIM JERMANOK—AT GRUMMAN STUDIOS!

BEYOND THE CRAFT: How to Make Money as a Creative Professional!

SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH
10:00 AM-2:00
GRUMMAN FILM STUDIOS
SHETLER STUDIOS
500 GRUMMAN ROAD WEST
BETHPAGE, NY 11714

$97/$87 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

FOR TIX/INFO:  https://beyondthecraft100.eventbrite.com 

This is an acclaimed, intense and empowering 4-hour workshop for working and professional actors, writers, directors, key crew, singers, comedians, journalists, authors, designers, musicians, artists, producers and entrepreneurs. It’s a bottom line, no bull and insider's approach to doing what you need to do to make a living creatively in this economic age. It is based on 30 years of analysis of creative career success—and particularly which qualities, commonalities and practices successful creative professionals share. 

JIM WILL COVER THE FOLLOWING: 
• Distinguishing yourself and your projects
• Creating superb promotional materials
• Pitching yourself and your projects
• Overcoming creative career self-sabotage
• How to obtain agents and managers
• Understanding and succeeding with agents and managers
• How to find, approach, research and convince reps, talent buyers, and other gatekeepers
• Working in film, television, theater, and new media
• How to package yourself as a creative
• Current status of the entertainment/media industry
• Using your life history
• The art of schmoozing
• Effective networking and an easy networking system that works
• Importance of informational interviews
• Assembling a team whose sum is greater than its parts
• Essential social media marketing
• Making it happen on your own

SUCCESSFUL FILM PRODUCING & FINANCING: Making Your Film Happen! 

SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH
10:00AM-2:00 PM
GRUMMAN FILM STUDIOS
SHETLER STUDIOS
500 GRUMMAN ROAD WEST
BETHPAGE, NY 11714
$97/$87 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
FOR TIX/INFO: https://successfulfilm.eventbrite.com 

SUCCESSFUL FILM PRODUCING & FINANCING: Making Your Film Happen! is an acclaimed and intense 4-hour workshop geared toward actors, writers, filmmakers, directors, producers and other working and successful creative professionals who want to produce films. 

This is an insider's presentation to doing what one needs to do to produce a film, play, web series, fictional or reality TV series. It is based on 30 years of analysis of the qualities and traits that successful film producers share. It is also based on the 30 years of personal producing experiences of its speaker. 

SUCCESSFUL FILM PRODUCING & FINANCING is extremely empowering (if not life-transforming) bottom-line and nuts-and-bolts. No fluff.  Space is limited--Register today!

JIM WILL COVER MOST OF THE FOLLOWING:

•              Selecting and researching the right script
•              Literary gold mining
•              Distinguishing yourself and your projects
•              Creating superb promotional materials
•              Pitching yourself and your projects
•              Where the financing comes from
•              How to find, approach, research and convince investors
•              How to produce or invest in theater, television and new media
•              How to package yourself as a creative
•              What you need to know about domestic and international tax incentives and other soft money
•              Film Producing advantages of holding a foreign passport
•              Current status of the independent film industry
•              What genres/budget ranges are working now
•              Effective networking and an easy networking system
•              Art of the schmooze
•              Assembling a team whose sum is greater than it's parts
•              Overcoming creative career self-sabotage
•              Understanding and succeeding with agents and managers
•              Distributors and sales agents--what you need to know
•              Branding your film
•              Do It Yourself Distribution
•              Social Media Marketing for producers
•              Making it happen on your own

More about Jim Jermanok: Jim Jermanok is an award-winning writer, director and producer, creative success expert, consultant and speaker.  Jim wrote and produced the highly acclaimed romantic comedy, “Passionada,” which was released by Columbia Tri Star in over 150 countries. His latest film “Em” recently won the Grand Jury Prize at the Seattle International Film Festival and the Criterion International Inspiration Award. It was released last year by Vanguard Cinema and SnagFilms. He is also active in theater, TV and New Media. Mr. Jermanok is a former ICM Agent who helped to represent Arthur Miller, Shirley MacLaine, John Chancellor, Dudley Moore, Helen Hayes, Alan Arkin and General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, among others.  Jim also speaks and conducts workshops worldwide on the subject of his upcoming book, BEYOND THE CRAFT: What You Need to Know to Make A Living Creatively, as well as Successful Film Producing and Financing and The Art and Business of Screenwriting.

Locations Needed for Film, Casting Notices, Short film shooting on Long Island

Locations Needed, Casting Calls and Indie Short Film shooting on Long Island!

Central Casting is seeking caucasian babies who are 1 month to 3 months old, between 9.5 and 9.8 pounds and 22" long who are available Wednesday January 15th for Law and Order: SVU. Must have a valid child performer permit and trust account set up. Please email candid photos, up to date sizes and the best number to reach you at to nbcsvu@gmail.com and put newborn in the subject line.

NOW CASTING IN NYC: Seeking Non Union female 35-50 years old with corporate business experience to play a "Power Boss" role. Must be available to audition for the role on Monday, January 20th in NYC. Needs to also be available for actual shoot date on Wednesday, January 22nd. Must own a power suit / skirt suit. if interested, please email name, age, contact info and recent photo to ngcasting2013@gmail.com

For a new Warner Brothers film that will begin filming in mid-April. They're looking for a great warehouse / tremendous loft-type location for over 20 days of filming; it would be somewhat of a stage-on-location situation.  They'd want to rent for 2 - 3 months total. See reference photos below.  Please reference, Intern and e-mail dmarkowitz@nassaucountyny.gov.

Looking for a large warehouse- type space that could be dressed as a hip internet company ... light interior w/ metal / black iron work would be ideal but we are willing to dress and/or paint... should be BIG - Less than 10,000 SF probably won't cut it.

Short film with name talent - filming on Long Island!  Please take a look at our indiegogo campaign for The Last Taxi Driver. We put together a little skit on one-day's notice, and all these wonderful actors came out on the coldest day of the year with no rehearsal to put it all together. If you can donate - great! If not, even sharing would be most appreciated!! Movie stars Robert Clohessy (Wolf of Wall Street, Blue Bloods) and Emily Jackson (Incarnate). thank you!! http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-last-taxi-driver/x/52224  The movie, while a comedy, is darker, and we'l be contracting with a special effects company for the zombie make-up. Please help us raise the funds we need to do this right - $5 - $3,500 - everything is accepted, and sharing is most appreciated as well!  Thank you.