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Ava DuVernay’s Origin, which filmed in Savannah, wowed audiences at the Venice Film Festival. Receiving a nine-minute standing ovation following it’s screening, DuVernay made history as the first film by a Black female director from the U.S. to be included in Venice’s official competition across the event’s 80-year duration!

We are now accepting applications for an upcoming Production Assistant Training Class taught by DGA Assistant Director, Witt Lacy!!

The class is free and ideal for those who want to, and are serious about, starting to work in the entertainment industry.

When: Saturday Sept 30th – Sunday Oct.1st 8AM to 4PM (Each Day)

Where: Downtown Savannah, GA ( exact address will be given if you are selected)

You MUST be available both training days, be at least 18 years old, have legal status to work within the United States, and a local resident of the Savannah region.

Student applicants must be seniors, or graduate students with open availability to work.

Spaces are limited and submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the training.

DEADLINE to apply is Monday Sept. 25th by 11:00pm

Link to the Google Doc Application ( copy and paste): https://forms.gle/HKgGrh2Cp9yeC2qi8

The Fabulous Four is an Independent Feature Film looking for local Savannah Crew in ALL departments.

Prepping Early Fall 2023 and Filming Late Fall 2023

Send resumes with crew position you have experience in to: production@fab4acct.com

*Please put the Department/Position you are seeking in the subject line*

Casting agent CDC Casting: Bride Hard

From CDC Casting:

– looking now to next week for the “Paris” scenes that will be shot in downtown Savannah. These scenes work Tuesday-Thursday (Aug 1-3). Please do not submit if you are not available all three days.

NEW PEOPLE ONLY – please do not submit if you have already worked.

NOTE: The Feature Film BRIDE HARD has been cleared by SAG-AFTRA to continue filming. See the post below for more information.

Seeking extras local to Savannah, or those of you loyal BG who work Savannah regularly. No travel is provided. Rates are $150/12 for BG. Only seeking talent 18 years and older and all ethnicities and genders for roles below.

Please submit two recent photos: preferably one in cocktail/ formal attire (Upscale casual- just yourself in the photo – not you and your family or spouse) and one a close-up of your face. No hats. No sunglasses.

PARIS WAITERS: males and female – all ethnicities – all ages over 18. These are butlers, maids, gardeners, and staff for the estate. (SUBJECT: WAIT STAFF)

PARIS PATRONS: males and females – all over age 18. Upscale patrons, who have upscale supper club/ upscale restaurant attire. (SUBJECT: PATRONS)

FISHMONGER: male – over 18. This may be a stretch, but know anyone who throws fish here in Savannah? (SubjectL FISHMONGER)

TABLE GUY: male 20-30: A human platter… looking for a man with a great body. Costume will be a speedo type short. Sending current shirtless photo: (SUBJECT: TABLE GUY)

FRENCH MEN: men 20-50: VERY GOOD LOOKING French men, who the Bachelorettes fawn over. (SUBJECT: FRENCH MEN)

PEOPLE WITH VESPAS: men and women 18-50: MUST HAVE VESPA SCOOTER. Seeking talent to play Parisans on Vespas. (SUBJECT: VESPA) – and send a pic of the Vespa.

Send with the subject above and the following information:

1) Name

2) Phone

3) City You Live In

4) Height

5) Weight

6 Clothes sizes – VERY IMPORTANT – DO NOT SKIP!

Women:

Dress

Bra Size

Bust/ Waist/ Hip

Shoe

Men:

Coat

Shirt (neck and sleeve)

Pants (waist and inseam)

Shoe

7) List any cater/ waiter experience (for the caterers)

8 – Car – Year/ Make/ Model

Send everything to: BrideHardExtras@gmail.com

And please make sure you add BrideHardExtras@gmail.com to your list of “not spam!”

May December is set to premier in US movie theaters on Nov 17th and available to stream on Netflix , in the US only, on Dec 1st! Read More

“TO START IMMEDIATELY – Independent feature film looking for personal assistant for leading actor. Applicant will have experience with being a talent assistant or at least a producers or directors assistant. Must be local to Savannah and have a valid drivers license. Access to their own vehicle a plus and will be compensated for it. Duties include (but are not limited to) pick ups, drop offs, running errands, organizing schedules on the ground etc.”

Please put “Personal Assistant” in the subject line, and email resumes to Bridehardfilm@gmail.com and Chapman.bhoi@gmail.com

Extras Casting Call: Bride Hard

Casting Agent: Chad Darnell

Seeking extras local to Savannah, or those of you loyal BG who work Savannah regularly. No travel is provided.

Production begins July 10 for six weeks.

Rates are $150/12 for BG.

Must be:

18 years and older and all ethnicities and genders for roles below.

Here are the categories that are my initial focus. More roles will be announced later, but please feel free to submit NOW.

WEDDING GUESTS: These people are high-society, well-to-do. And they get taken hostage. There will be some night work on this. We are building a core from this group, as they will work multiple days. Looking for people who can play snobby one minute, and scared to death the next. Probably needed 4-8 days throughout the schedule (Subject: WEDDING GUESTS)

THE REAL CATERERS: Seeking experienced waiters, caterers, and the like ages 30 and older. They have been in the service industry their entire lives. They are Savannah’s answer to the downstairs of Downton Abbey. (SUBJECT: THE REAL CATERERS)

THE NOT REAL CATERERS: These are mercenaries who have abducted our real cater/ waiters and are about to ruin a wedding. (But for casting sake… looking for experienced servers, because of the tray and food prep/ work!). (SUBJECT: THE NOT REAL WAITERS)

THE GROOMSMEN: Men in their late 20s-mid 30s. Attractive, fit. (SUBJECT: GROOMSMEN)

BAD GUYS: Men 20-40s with real military training/ firearms experience. (Please list in your submission). (SUBJECT: BAD GUYS)

Please submit two recent photos: preferably one in cocktail/ formal attire (Savannah Spring/ Summer outdoor wedding attire, even better – just yourself in the photo – not you and your family or spouse) and one a close-up of your face.

Send with the subject above and the following information:

1) Name

2) Phone

3) City You Live In

4) Height

5) Weight

6 Clothes sizes – VERY IMPORTANT – DO NOT SKIP!

Women:

Dress

Bust/ Waist/ Hip

Shoe

Men:

Coat

Shirt (neck and sleeve)

Pants (waist and inseam)

Shoe

7) List any cater/ waiter experience (for the caterers)

😎 Car – Year/ Make/ Model

Send everything to: BrideHardExtras@gmail.com

And please make sure you add BrideHardExtras@gmail.com to your list of “not spam!”

Thanks!

-Chad

Extras open casting call: Juror#2 Casting agent Bill Marinella Agatha's Coffee and Tea House Saturday June 17th 11-1pm. Read More

Bill Marinella Casting in Savannah will be holding TWO upcoming open calls for background actors.

Friday June 2nd
Anytime between 11AM – 2PM
Savannah Technical College
5717 White Bluff Rd
Savannah, GA 31405

Saturday June 3rd
Anytime between 9:30AM – 1PM
Agatha’s Coffee & Tea House
516 Martin Luther King Blvd
Savannah, GA 31401

They are currently casting for a new project, JUROR #2, in Savannah, Georgia and surrounding areas that will start filming mid-June to mid-August. They will be periodically sending out casting notices via email as well as posting to their social media outlets.

They will no longer be utilizing the former service we had been using over the past few years. While we transition, we will be temporarily switching back to the “submissions by email” method. More information on how to submit will be announced.

They will especially be looking for the following among other roles to be announced soon:
*Newborn Babies/Twins/Triplets (at least 15-20 days old)
*1-4 Month old Babies
*REAL Police/Law Enforcement Types
*REAL Stenographers
*Youth Lacrosse Players (9-12yrs old)

Casting Agent: Forchetti Casting

CASTING the film “Body in the Attic” shooting in the Savannah area for only a few dates! Please see below details and how to submit!

Project: Body in the Attic (Film)

Shoot Dates: 6/3, 6/4 & 6/7

Shoot Location: Savannah area

Rates: $120/day (non-union/non-speaking/local hires)

Breakdown:

6/3 (Sat): Police Station ( in Effingham, GA)

“Police,” ”Neighbors,” & “Reporters”: Male and Female, 20s-60s, any ethnicity. Please note if you have a police uniform as well.

6/4 (Sun): (in Richmond Hill)

“Kids”: Male & Female, 6-11yo, any ethnicity. Please note age.

“Parents”: Male & Female, 20s-40s, any ethnicity

“Community Center Workers”: Male & Female, 20s-50s, any ethnicity

6/7 (Wed): Cafe (in Savannah)

“Patrons”: Male& Female, 20s-60s, any ethnicity

How to submit:

Email headshots & ages to bodyintheatticextras@gmail.com or casting@forchetticasting.com with the subject header “Body in the Attic.” Please include your available dates. For kids, please include age.

– OR –

Register at https://airtable.com/shriganzjXNl5dhSW and upload pics. Please select “Body in the Attic” from the Project Dropdown menu. If you are submitting for a police officer, please note if you have a u uniform. For kids, please note age.