This page contains auditions posted on Thursday, April 28, 2011.
With Easter just behind us, and Mother's Day next on the main holiday list, I have been very surprised by how many people choose to shoot and rehearse on holidays, especially those centered around family. With a local professional theater company doing a 12 hour tech on Easter, many short films shooting late night scenes on the evening and into the night on Easter, numerous auditions on Easter, and a number of various auditions and film shoots on Mother's Day, I couldn't believe I would be forced to choose between spending time with family and working on a very widely celebrated holiday.
We recently discussed the struggle actors and those involved in the film and theater industry face when working to balance family and a social life with work. This is something I struggled with again as I turned down auditions and paid film opportunities to choose spending this holiday with family instead of on a film set. Would filmmakers shoot on Christmas Day? Maybe...but would you leave your kids and family to shoot for a non paying role in a short film? How about for a paying role?
What are your thoughts on working on holidays? Is this just something that comes with the territory, and did you shoot on Easter, or plan to do so on Mother's day?
Let's open the discussion and chat about your thoughts on working on holidays celebrated by the majority of people throughout the year. Would you choose to work, and what are some reasons you would choose to do so?
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Actresses Needed, 20's/early-30's (Portland)
Looking for actresses to play henchwomen for a scene in a local web series with various plots. Plot for this scene: A bad guy recruits 3 bad women to capture a female masked avenger he has a personal grudge against and they hold her in a room until the bad guy arrives to unmask and destroy the avenger. Things don't go as planned.
There's no budget for pay, but this will be a fun, relaxed shoot, no egos. We do take this production seriously, but want to have fun in the process. If interested, send photos/resume. Thanks.
Compensation: no pay
Reply to: gigs-yvcrc-2349811646@craigslist.org
Source: Craigslist
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Woman Voice Over Talent (Portland)
Looking for a woman voice over talent that can do a New England / Massachusetts accent.
For a CivilWar themed narrated video.
You can work from your own recording studio or our studio here in Portland, OR.
Need completed work by no later than May3rd.
For those of you who can...
We would like to encourage you to demo a line or 2 from our script.
"My name is Dorothy Cambridge and I was born in the small town of Silverweed, Massachusetts."
"My husband Daniel and I were childhood friends, we grew up together."
Please email us this demo or your demo reel as an attachment or a link to an online demo you may have online.
This job pays up to $45 an hour for in house recording here
or $55 an hour for remote recording from your own location and equipment.
We will consider all who apply.
Compensation: $45-55 an hour
Reply to: gigs-fzqpc-2349781847@craigslist.org
Source: Craigslist
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Female Video Spokesmodel needed (Portland area)
Male/Female Video Spokesmodel needed part time. Could work into a full time position for the right person. Knowledge of automobiles a huge plus. Must be comfortable in front of the camera and have a clear speaking voice. Bi-lingual a plus as well. Must be available during the week from 9am-5pm timeframe...especially on Thursdays.
Conducting interviews this Thursday, April 28th in Beaverton. Please send resume and contact information along with current photos.
Compensation: no pay
Reply to: gigs-tbnjv-2349351442@craigslist.org
Source: Craigslist
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SEEKING SWORDSMAN for Local Action Film (Portland)
Wanting to add someone with swordsmanship/martial arts skills to our production that's set to begin soon. If you're available for a two days of training and two days of shooting in the next two months, please reply to this ad with a resume/bio and a head shot/pic. Thanks, looking forward to hearing from you.
Reply to: gigs-evspz-2348989382@craigslist.org
Source: Craigslist
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Musician Wanted
The Unscriptables, one of Portland's newer and more talented improv groups, is looking for a musician to play during shows.
Preferences: Keyboard proficiency is a must and any additional instruments a plus. We need someone who can play a simple tune for amateur singers to sing to. We are looking to perform an improvised musical in the future and need someone who can play a tune that is rich, but not too complex for an untrained singer to follow.
This will be a paying gig, but not much to start as we are still establishing an audience. The exact rate will be discussed during an audition.
The date for the audition will be Saturday May 7th and the time will be between 12 noon and 3pm.
We look forward to working with you and hope to see you Saturday, May 7th.
We need to schedule a slot for you to come and play so please contact Trenton Shine at trenton@theunscriptables.com to schedule a time slot.
Source: PDX Backstage
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