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Production: Albert Camus’ Caligula

About: When his sister Drusilla dies, Caligula is thrown into a crisis. The world is not what he thought it was, and for all his power as Emperor of Rome, he cannot change the fact that "men die and they are not happy.” He roams the countryside by himself for three days trying to come to grips with the repugnant knowledge of his own powerlessness. When he returns to the place, he is a changed man. He now believes that the only way to experience true freedom is to attain the impossible: "to drown the sky in the sea, to infuse ugliness with beauty, to wring a laugh from pain." He does not care that in trying to grasp this impossible freedom he will have to sacrifice friendship, honor, justice, and love.
Caligula, the boy-emperor has become Caligula, the monster.

Information: We are casting for an independent short film project. We will be filming a scene from Albert Camus’ script of Caligula in which Emperor Caligula goes mad. PAID OPPORTUNITY.

Casting for-
Emperor Caligula (Age/Race — No Preference), $150/Day

Production: NYU / TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: Empowering Indigenous Voices: Intensive Film Directing Workshop

About: We are casting New Mexico actors to participate for 1-2 days in short / student films shot over the course of a three-week intensive summer workshop for Director-Writers being held by the renowned Graduate Film program at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in collaboration with Santa Fe Community College and the Institute of American Indian Arts. This three-week workshop is designed for Writer-Directors to develop their skills and voices in support of Indigenous storytelling. We are looking for Native American / Indigenous actors, but any and all may apply to participate in the students’ directing exercises and micro-short films.

NYU has a Student Agreement with SAG-AFTRA and students are able to work with both SAG and non-SAG actors.
New Mexico Casting Director, Jennifer Schwalenberg, CSA, will be assisting with the casting process.

Minors will require a guardian’s permission to apply and guardians must attend the shoot.

Dates: July 15 – August 3, 2024 (1-2 day commitment during this timeframe)
Location: Santa Fe / Santa Fe Community College
Compensation: No compensation / deferred pay, but food (and possible small stipends for travel) will be provided.

There are two ways to apply:

APPLY ONLINE
Please click the link below to apply online! The sooner you apply the better! Deadline: July 25.

https://airtable.com/app4Ztkdd5guWToWA/pagSmQhur86RH6lUd/form

OPEN CASTING CALL
Tuesday, July 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm MST
Santa Fe Community College: Main Classroom, Main Building
6401 Richards Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87508
Actors should be prepared to perform a short monologue (two minutes max) for the students, Casting, and NYU faculty.

Information: The students’ final films will be screened during the Santa Fe International Film Festival in the fall and reviewed by NYU faculty.

Alumni of the Graduate Film program at NYU include Razelle Benally, Chloe Zhao, Chris Eyre, Rei Green, Brooke Swaney, Charlotte Wells, Dee Rees, Sally Kewayosh, Ang Lee, Martin Scorsese. Professor Spike Lee is a graduate of the program and its Artistic Director.

QUESTIONS? Email us: NYUSantaFeWorkshop@nyu.edu

Production: Dogmeat

About: *** SHORT FILM CASTING CALL***

Seeking actors for an ensemble cast. Story involves a number of flashbacks.

TITLE: Dogmeat

GENRE: Crime Drama.

LOGLINE / SYNOPSIS: Rusty, a convenience store clerk, tells the story of Pete Barber and Freddy Otero: two local high school baseball stars, a string of robberies in the local convenience stores, and a coincidence that turns out not to be a coincidence at all.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: If interested and available, please send a selfie or recent photo (resume optional – no experience required) to Kelly at osofamosoco@gmail.com by Monday, July 15, 2024 @ 11:59 pm. Be sure to include the best email for us to get in touch with you. Select applicants will be contacted via email and invited to send self-tapes.

REHEARSAL DATES: 2-3 rehearsals by appointment in late August, in Albuquerque, NM

SHOOT DATES: 2 to 3 days in early-to-mid September 2024

COMPENSATION: Meals, transportation, copy & credit. If eligible, SAG-deferred payment may be available.

PLEASE NOTE: Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A studio teacher will be present on set. Production will comply with the studio teacher’s Blue Book guidelines regarding working hours of minors.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:

RUSTY: 28-36 years old, all ethnicities man. Rusty (32) is a convenience store clerk, quiet and somewhat of a sage. He’s lived in town all his life, knows all the people and all the stories, but is wise enough to never let on that he does.

32YO FREDDY OTERO: 28-36 years old, Hispanic man. An emerging baseball star who threw his arm out in college, Freddy Otero (32) has since grown up, though he is still quiet and focused. Tonight, Freddy Otero is just a guy who happens to be buying a twelve-pack… which is how you can tell Freddy's just came from dropping his kids at his ex-wife’s house.

GUNMAN: 28-36 years old, white man. The Gunman (30-35) has been on roll, pulling off a successful string of convenience store robberies for the past month. He looks just like Pete Barber–well, Pete Barber in an N95 mask–the same wild hair, same thick glasses. He carries a silver semi-automatic pistol that looks like the silver cap gun that Pete stole from Eric back in 7th grade.

32YO PETE BARBER: 28-36 years old, white man. Everything always came easy to Pete Barber (32) – or it used to before he lost the big game and those baseball scholarships went away. These days Pete’s just cashing government checks, spending money on tattoos, not working a lick–claiming he was legally blind and getting chauffeured by his mom.

32YO JIMMY: 28-36 years old, all ethnicities man. Jimmy (32) grew up with Pete and Freddy. He and Pete were close from kindergarten through most of high school. Sometimes they run into each other now and again, but even though Jimmy still lives in Caldera, he hasn’t really hung out with Pete since senior year.

32YO BART: 28-36 years old, Hispanic man. Bart (32) is a friend of Freddy’s. They knew each other in high school, but actually got closer to each other after graduation, since they both stayed around, working on construction jobs together.

TEENAGE FREDDY OTERO: 18-22 years old to look younger, Hispanic man. Patient and focused, Freddy Otero (18 to look younger) is the big hitter, the star of the Rio Palomas baseball team. NCAA scouts regularly attend his games and there are rumors of sweet college scholarships on the horizon.

TEENAGE PETE BARBER: 18-22 years old to look younger, white man. Pete Barber (18 to look younger) is Caldera’s star pitcher–and likes to imagine he’s the best at everything else outside of baseball as well. He and Freddy Otero used to play ball together before Freddy moved to Rio Paloma. Courted by NCAA scouts, Pete is looking forward to college girls and the major leagues.

12YO FREDDY OTERO: 10-14 years old, Hispanic boy. Freddy Otero is an extremely talented baseball player–even at 12–and he knows it. He’s not as cool as Pete, and he can be a bit of a show off, but at least his older brother buys kids beer. PLEASE NOTE: In Scene 4, Freddy cracks it open a beer and hands it to another kid. (Soda will be used for prop beer.)

12YO PETE BARBER: 10-14 years old, white boy. Despite wild hair and thick glasses, or maybe because of it, Pete Barber (12) gets what he wants and makes it look easy. He’s the best–at getting out of trouble, at talking to girls, some might even say he’s a better player than Freddy Otero. PLEASE NOTE: In scene 4, 12-Year-Old Pete has his shoulder rubbed by a Middle School Masseuse and is present while Jimmy has a beer. (Soda will be used for prop beer.) In Scene 6, Pete and his friends reenact a scene from the movie ‘Narc,’ which involves–their middle school version of–gun violence.

12YO JIMMY: 10-14 years old, all ethnicities boy. Most kids would say, “Jimmy is cool.” Kind and agreeable, he’s a decent athlete, and a great guy to have on your team. Jimmy (12) hangs out with Pete and Freddy and is friendly with most everyone, even adults. PLEASE NOTE: In scene 4, 12-Year-Old Jimmy has a beer and has his shoulder rubbed by a Middle School Masseuse. (Soda will be used for prop beer.) In Scene 6, Jimmy and his friends reenact a scene from the movie ‘Narc,’ which involves–their middle school version of–gun violence.

12YO ERIC: 10-14 years old, Hispanic or white boy. Small for his age, Eric is an only child and eager to please. Eric lends Pete a nice silver cap gun and never gets it back.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MASSEUSES #1, 2, & 3: 10-14 years old, all ethnicities girl. Friends since elementary school, good looking without being slutty, and popular without lording it over the masses, this clique of girls is tight. If you don't like them, you’re just jealous. PLEASE NOTE: In scene 4, the Middle School Masseuses are present while 12-Year-Old Jimmy has a beer. (Soda will be used for prop beer.) One of them rubs Jimmy’s hurt shoulder and another rubs Pete’s shoulders. In Scene 6, they help Pete and Jimmy reenact a scene from the movie ‘Narc,’ which involves–their very middle school version of–gun violence.

Production: Arroyo Perdido

About: Abandoned at a highway rest area, Beck journeys into the hostile desert where he finds Irma who has also been separated from her family.

Information: We are casting for an independent short drama film. PAID OPPORTUNITY.

Looking for:
BECK: Male, White or Latino, 18-24. $240/day.
BRODY: Male, White or Latino, 40s. $240/day.
IRMA: Female, Latina, Fluent Spanish, 40s. $240/day.
GUILLERMO: Male, Latino, Fluent Spanish, 40s. $240/day.

FILMING IN: Socorro County, NM.
*Transportation from ABQ to Socorro can be coordinated if necessary*

WHEN: September 30-October 4, 2024

PLEASE SUBMIT A HEADSHOT AND RESUME TO: isabellajfrasco@gmail.com

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Information: Cinematography for Photographers is a new studio arts course at CNM. It bridges the gap between still photography and the moving image, exploring the analogies in composition, POVs, and technical concepts. Ideal for photographers with a solid understanding of the Exposure Triangle and compositional guidelines, students in the course use DSLR and mirrorless cameras to create their photographs and short videos. Participants will expand their visual design skills and apply foundational photography principles to video and filmmaking. This course is perfect for those looking to transition their photography expertise into the film and TV industries.

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Information: If you have ever been told that you have a great speaking voice, this workshop is for you. The art of voice overs will teach you all you need to become a voice over artist! This course is concise and complete, and concludes with you in the studio recording your submission demo. The recording studio makes a difference and we use the main one that does most of the casting in New Mexico. This is a fun class taught by a professional in the industry with 30 + years experience. Come and learn the right way to become successful in this competitive business.. Call 505-570-0203 for more information.

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Information: FILM ACTING and AUDITIONING COURSE
Taught by working actor, award-winning director and ABQ Actors’ Studio owner, Lora Martinez-Cunningham, this is a 6-week comprehensive course on the technique and business of film acting, in addition to the skill of auditioning (w/ focus on self-tapes and EcoCast). Limited to 10 actors.

Date: JULY 23, 2024 (6-week course Tuesday evenings)
Time: 6PM - 8:30PM
Cost $575 + tax (payment plan available)
Location: Corrales, NM

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Class, Workshop or Training submitted by Sheryl Roberts

Information: New acting class for film, television and commercials beginning soon right here in Santa Fe. Students will learn all aspects of the craft of acting including the business side. We will teach you the proper way to self tape auditions being that there is such a high percentage of self tapes currently being required by casting. We are casting professionals, so we know what works! The class is one on one which insures you will learn where to look, your best angles and technical aspects, without having to share your time. We are only accepting 5 new students as the instructor is also in pre-production for a show. Please call 505-204-4708 for available times and locations.

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