OPEN CASTING CALL FOR EXTRAS/ Sony Screen Gems Straw Dogs

Sony/Screen Gems (Obsessed, Quarantine, Underworld, Rise of the Lycons) announces the movie "Straw Dogs," written and directed by Rod Lurie, is slated to begin filming in Shreveport, LA on August 17, 2009.

Glorioso Casting, LLC (Harold & Kumar 2, The Mist, The Expendables) is conducting the local casting for the film with open auditions scheduled in July.   People of all ages and ethnicities are encouraged to attend as there is a need for more than 1,000 extras in several of the scenes as well as featured extras.  (See Special Needs Below).  Those unable to attend the open casting call can register by visiting www.gloriosocasting.com .



When:                                           

Saturday July 11, 2009

Time:                                               

Registration   11:00am – 5:00pm

Where:                                           

Louisiana Boardwalk
540 Boardwalk Blvd.
Bossier City, LA 71111

Suite 310 (across from RUE 21 and The Nike Store)

What to bring:                                       

Bring a recent non-returnable photo (4 x 6 preferred). If you do not have a picture, one will be taken for you.

Applicants may also bring a photo of their car to be considered for the film.

Special Needs:                                       

Everyone should register! However we do have a strong need for:

•    FOOTBALL PLAYERS: 18 - 23 years to look high school age.  Real football players are encouraged to attend.
 
•    CHEERLEADERS: 18 - 23 years to look high school age. Real cheerleaders are encouraged to attend.

•    REFEREE'S:  REAL football referees are encouraged to attend.

•    TOWNSPEOPLE: Adults, 18 and over, are strongly encouraged to attend.  Children may sign up as well but parents/guardians must be present.

NOTE: We will have 4 days of NIGHT SHOOTING the week of August 17th, 2009 and we will need a large amount of extras.

NOTE: These are PAID positions.  All who attend will be considered for the film!

Louisiana Film Industry/ Act now to save our Film Industry!!

Dear all,

There are two bills currently being sponsored that increase the production incentive to 30%. These are:
House Bill No 862 being sponsored by Rick Gallot
Senate Bill No 245 sponsored by Robert Adley

Please join the lobbying effort to insure that these bills get passed.

It is imperative that film industry members, supporters, vendors and everyone who understands the economic impact of our industry contact their local legislators and ask for their support for these bills. If you do not know who your local legislators are, you can find out at the Louisiana State Legislature website: http://www.legis.state.la.us/

Below, you will find some important facts and talking points about the economic impact of the industry which support this effort.

Additionally, please add your name to the petition supporting these bills. You can find the petition at: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/saveloufilms

Finally, below are members of the House Ways and Means Committee â€" these legislators are especially key to our lobbying efforts:

Name	Position	District	Party
Greene, Hunter	Chairman	66	R
Smith, Jane H.	Vice Chair	8	R
Baldone, Damon J.	Member	53	D
Barras, Taylor F.	Member	48	D
Burrell, Roy	Member	2	D
Carter, Stephen F.	Member	68	R
Danahay, Michael E.	Member	33	D
Guillory, Mickey J.	Member	41	D
Henry, Cameron	Member	82	R
Hoffmann, Frank A.	Member	15	R
Honey, Avon	Member	63	D
Jackson III, Girod	Member	87	D
Nowlin, Rickey L.	Member	23	R
Perry, Jonathan W.	Member	47	R
Richard, Jerome	Member	55	I
Richmond, Cedric	Member	101	D
Ritchie, Harold L.	Member	75	D
Robideaux, Joel C.	Member	45	I
Templet, Ricky J.	Member	85	R

PLEASE SUPPORT HB 862 and SB 245

The economic impact study completed by Economics Research Associates â€" commissioned by the Louisiana
Economic Development Department â€" presents ample evidence to support the success of the film industry incentive
program. These numbers clearly bolster the argument to increase our production incentive to 30% to remain
competitive.

These are the facts:

1. In 2007, the year that $115 million in tax credits were paid, the economic impact to the State of the
industry as a whole was $763 million.

2. Employment in Louisiana's film industry increased at a compound annual growth rate of 22 percent
from 2001-2007. This compares to a national growth rate of 1.8 percent annually. Wages have
increase at an average annual rate of 8.2%, much faster than inflation.

3. In 2007, the total spend of the film industry in Louisiana supported 3,310 jobs directly and an
additional 2,920 jobs indirectly. That is 6,230 jobs in Louisiana created because of the film incentive
program.

4. In 2007, the total value added to the Louisiana economy as a result of qualified spending on motion
picture productions was $303.1 million.

5. According to the most recent MPAA economic impact report, the film industry currently provides 2.5
million American jobs with an average salary of $74,700. That is $41 billion in wages to American
workers, $13 billion in income and sales taxes and $13 billion in trade surplus.

ERA goes on to point out several significant indirect impacts of film production â€" those impacts that are not
immediately evidenced by economic data:

1. "Perhaps the most notable secondary impact associated with film production in increased tourism. An
exported film product helps to sell the culture." Isn't this especially notable in a State which is so
dependent upon the tourism industry? Especially as tourism has suffered so significantly from a
series of debilitating hurricanes?

2. Infrastructure impacts â€" "film production occasionally creates infrastructure that is left behind for
future utilization". IE, the wave pool left by Disney, the Year One set left by Sony â€" these were
incredibly expensive pieces of infrastructure paid for by studios and left to be re-utilized on future
projects â€" they represent many millions of dollars in capital investment.

3. Creation of Industry Clusters â€" "There is a strong, statistically significant correlation between vibrant
and creative city milieus and the presence of high-paying knowledge intensive industries. …

Here is another fact: we are losing the film industry in Louisiana:

1. According to the Louisiana Film Office, last April there were 20 projects prepping and filming in
Louisiana. This April there were 6.

2. There are no projects currently shooting in Shreveport, one ultra low budget feature shooting in Baton
Rouge and five projects shooting in New Orleans.

3. According to local union representatives, local producers and production companies, there are "no
projects in the pipeline" for Louisiana at this point. That includes New Orleans, Baton Rouge,
Lafayette and Shreveport. NO PROJECTS ON BOARD FOR LOUISIANA.

4. Between them, Michigan and Georgia have approximately 30 films prepping, shooting or slated to
start. 20 in Georgia alone.

"Maintaining" the film incentives is basically telling the studios, independent producers, vendors and film industry
workers that it is over in Louisiana. That means a loss of $300 million in total value added to the economy
and the loss of 6,000+ jobs. This does not make any sense. We need a 30% Production Incentive to
remain competitive.

PLEASE PASS THIS INFORMATION ALONG!

Thanks!

--
Ryan Glorioso, CSA

Audtition Workshop DALLAS w/ Ryan Glorioso

!!! PLEASE SEE INFO BELOW...DO NOT REPLY TO GLORIOSO CASTING !!!

WANT TO AUDITION FOR TV/FILM PROJECTS IN LOUISIANA?

THEN YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS WORKSHOP!!

MARK YOUR CALENDERS for MARCH 14th and 15th!!!!

DTV IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE that one of Louisiana's busiest casting director's RYAN GLORIOSO is excited to be coming back to
town to meet and work with Dallas talent and help them understand what it takes to NAIL an AUDITION for FILM and TV.

AFTER OUR LAST WORKSHOP IN NOVEMBER, RYAN CALLED IN OVER 50 PEOPLE TO AUDITION FOR HIS PROJECTS AND BOOKED 5 OF THEM!!

The movie business is BOOMING in Shreveport, Louisiana and for those of you looking to break into the Film and TV markets, Ryan Glorioso is a MUST MEET casting director.

***THIS is a MUST ATTEND workshop for Dallas actors looking to make Louisiana film connections!***

WHO: RYAN GLORIOSO has had the honor of working on several Studio and Independent Feature Films, Television Series, and Commercials. His most recent projects include COOL DOG (formerly called RIN TIN TIN IN NEW YORK,) as well as SYLVESTER STALLONE's latest project THE EXPENDABLES starting MICKEY ROURKE. He has also been the casting director on such films as BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT (Starring Michael Douglas, Jesse Metcalfe, and Amber Tamblin), WONDERFUL WORLD (Starring Matthew Broderick), and LEAVES OF GRASS (Starring Edward Norton, Susan Sarandon, Richard Dreyfuss, and Keri Russell)I HOPE THEY SERVE BEER IN HELL, SKATELAND, STREETS OF BLOOD,THREE STORIES ABOUT JOAN(BRUCE WILLIS) and THE TAQWACORES.
Current television shows include SORDID LIVES: THE SERIES (LOGO Network) and TRUE BLOOD (HBO). Other projects include, WELCOME HOME ROSCOE JENKINS, SORDID LIVES – THE SERIES, FACTORY GIRL, MR. BROOKS, PREMONITION, GLORY ROAD, PRIDE, RUFFIAN, LAST HOLIDAY, A PERFECT DAY, LABOU, THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUSE, THE LAST TIME, JUST MY LUCK, ROAD HOUSE II, FIVE FINGERS, BUG, HAROLD AND KUMAR II, STEVEN KING'S THE MIST, MAJOR MOVIE STAR, PULSE I & II...  After graduating with a BA in Theatre in 1996, Ryan relocated to Los Angeles where he worked as an actor for 8 years. Working as an actor led Ryan to his future in casting.


WHEN: There will be 2 sessions for each age group to attend.
 
Attendees will pick one day to attend and register for the appropriate time slot.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14th
 
KIDS:            (Ages 5-12)    10am-1pm

TEENS:        (Ages 12-18)   2pm-5pm

ADULTS:      (18 & up)       6pm-9pm

OR

SUNDAY, MARCH 15th

KIDS:        (Ages 6-12)   10am-1pm

TEENS:      (Ages 12-18) 2pm-5pm

ADULTS     (18 & up)    6pm-9pm


WHERE: Workshop LOCATION address will be sent once registration is confirmed.

HOW MUCH: $175.00 payment in advance is required to reserve a spot.

HOW to REGISTER:
You need to email DTALENTVENTURES@YAHOO.COM ASAP to reserve your spot. SEND YOUR NAME, AGE RANGE, and preferred workshop time slot. We will then email you back a confirmation and address to send payment. Once payment is received, we will send you sides to prepare for the workshop.

SPACE is VERY LIMITED!!!!

WHAT TO EXPECT and HOW TO PREPARE:

*Workshop attendees will come prepared with audition sides sent to you when your registration is confirmed.

*Please come with your sides OFF BOOK, as you would for an actual audition.
 
*You will be reading with a casting assistant, just as you would at an actual Film/TV audition.

*Be prepared to take direction, or do a cold read for a different role if casting asks you too.

*Ryan will be providing verbal and written feedback for each attendee.

*The last 30 minutes of the workshop will be reserved for a Q&A session with Ryan.

*For the kids and teens sessions, parents are asked to comeback for this portion.

*Please bring 2 head shots (or current snapshots) and resumes stapled on all four corners for Ryan to take back with him.

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Currently Seeking UPSCALE CARS for ACCEPTANCE

We are currently seeking UPSCALE CARS for some scenes in the LIFETIME MOW "Acceptance" Starring Joan Cusack and Mae Witman

Seeking: Mercedes, BMW, Lexus, Range Rover, Hummer and other High End Cars...NO WHITE, BLACK, or GRAY CARS. All other colors OK

Pay: 58.00 for 8 hours (time and a half after 8 hours)
Shoot Date: Tuesday 11/25/08 (Possible other dates)

Please contact: Kate or Andrei ASAP!

Office 318-603-4560
Kate@Gloriosocasting.com

Currently Seeking for SKATELAND

We are currently seeking "ROLLER SKATERS" for the feature film "SKATELAND"...The film is set in 1983!

Skaters Start working 11/5/2008

Seeking:

Kids: Boys and Girls 10 - 12 years old good roller skater (No rollerblades)
Kids: Boys and Girls 13 - 15 years old good roller skater (No rollerblades)
Kids: Boys and Girls 8 - 10 years old good roller skater (No rollerblades)
Kids: Boys and Girls 16 - 19 years old good roller skater (No rollerblades)

Please Email a VERY RECENT picture with contact info to:

Jay@gloriosocasting.com

Also if you are not registered in our database please do so at the link below:

http://gloriosocasting.com/BLKGlorioso/talentregistration.html

Jay DeFelice

Extras Casting Coordinator
Skateland

EXTRAS NEEDED FOR THE YEAR ONE

Hello All!

If you have not been booked on "The Year One" ReShoots and are available to work Starting 10/20/2008 please see our needs below:

Men: All Ethnicities to play Sodom Citizens and some specialty extras.

Women: All Ethnicities to play Sodom Citizens and some specialty extras.

Young Men & Young Ladies: 16-18yrs old all Ethnicities (Young Looking)

IF YOU ARE REGISTERED ON OUR DATABASE AND ARE AVAILABLE TO WORK ALL DAY STARTING ON MONDAY 10/20/2008

PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE: 318-603-4560

ASK FOR TRENA, ANDREI, OR KATE