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July 2008 Blog Posts (29)

Here Ye! Here Ye!! This court of Canada, Canada, Maine is now in Session!!!

Wow my first call back to a set, this is really cool!!!!

I hope I get to chance to see those of you who were also called back on Saturday.

It's likely you are all going to audition for Mel or Luke 11, so I hope you all do well.

So I'll let keep you guys posted and let you know if we send anyone to the chair or banish them to the Phantom Zone!!!

YOU WILL BOW DOWN TO ME… Continue

Added by Christopher Williams on July 31, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Send BSB your info!

Hello fellow New England arts and entertainment enthusiasts, professionals, and organizations!

I'd like to invite you to visit BackStageBoston.com ("Your BackStage Pass to New England Arts & Entertainment"), join and participate in our community, and utilize the site to promote your projects, services, events, and announcements.

BSB is a multi-faceted website dedicated to the Boston and New England arts and entertainment scene. We have a solid base of registered users… Continue

Added by BackStage Boston on July 30, 2008 at 9:25pm — No Comments

Introducing "Polystar"

I mentioned at the first Webisodes Meeting that I managed a local indie band called Polystar. I've added a few tracks from our recent album on my page here (left sidebar). The band is very open to having their tracks used in film projects! They're a synth pop band with new wave influence. Additional information on Polystar can be found on their MySpace page here, and CDs/downloads can be bought on CD Baby… Continue

Added by Delilah Webb on July 30, 2008 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

Wow I Posted The Most Videos???

Gee what a neat newflash!!!

I must be a show off or something.

Anyway this place has been ghost town today!!!

Peter, Baylee and I must have all had the day off while you were all working.

With all the new talent filtering in from the Craigslist Ad I hope we get some spirited discussions going again.

20 have signed up since I put my little production compnay on here this afternoon.

Also if anyone's interesting in Joining the… Continue

Added by Christopher Williams on July 30, 2008 at 2:21am — 2 Comments

More Background Actors Needed for Showtime Series "Brotherhood"! One in a Hurry!!!!!

LDI Casting is SEEKING for the current episode of Showtime Series “Brotherhood” a RHODE ISLAND STATE POLICE OFFICER - Needed Wednesday 7.30.08 In Providence!

Must have a RI State Police uniform PLEASE CALL THE LDI CASTING OFFICE 401.383.7525 - ask for Deb

Future dates: LATINO/HISPANIC folks of all ages COLLEGE AGED folks ... PLEASE REPLY TO LDI CASTING via email at: ldicasting@cox.net!…

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Added by KirkpatrickLaw on July 29, 2008 at 9:28pm — No Comments

Georgie!!

Did anyone else go to the George Michael concert last night?? Holy Shnikeys it was awesome!!! I wish I was a gay man so I could marry him! haha!! He sang a few Wham! songs, and a lot of stuff from Faith, and a good amount of his more recent stuff. Everything was great. He had a video of Dita Von Teese in the background during one song, which was great. He said he knows how hard it must for us to be George Michael fans sometimes! haha!! Then during the last song before the encore he came out… Continue

Added by Theresa Dern on July 28, 2008 at 2:39pm — No Comments

SAG RELEVANCE

Does anyone know what our Union Dues have done for us in New England recently? All the emails for SAG contacts are at *AFTRA.com. I haven't had a SAG hotline message in over a month. Most unions want to keep in touch with their members if only to keep receiving money. The news on the SAG site seems to be nonexistent. I guess, as long as we are paid up to date no one at the union office cares much about communication. Do I expect more from my membership than just being able to do a movie at… Continue

Added by Frank Budelman on July 28, 2008 at 2:26pm — No Comments

Just Got Back From Canada (Maine that is!!!)

I took part in my first gig as an extra today.

The film is called "27 Down" and it's filming in and around Middleton and Andover Mass, as well as parts of Maine (where the film is set.)

I got two of my friends in the real world involved in the shoot today and it at least gave me someone to hang out with for the day.

Several Our Film Space people were on hand who had either heard about from the posting here and… Continue

Added by Christopher Williams on July 27, 2008 at 6:30pm — 4 Comments

BROTHERHOOD AUDITION! LOOK AT TONIGHT!

BREAKDOWNS: SEEKING FOR ROLES MOLLY LAWRENCE SUBMISSIONS TAKEN ONLY TODAY!!! (Friday 7.25.08) Auditions held tomorrow - Saturday - 7.26.08 Both roles work next week - Tuesday 7.29.08 You MUST be available for both dates. PLEASE ONLY RESPOND FOR THIS REQUEST. If we don't have a picture - please email one. If you are on the LDI data base, just let us know. You will be contacted directly if you are chosen to audition. PLEASE do not call the office to… Continue

Added by KirkpatrickLaw on July 25, 2008 at 7:09pm — 12 Comments

<i>Reel-Illusionary Zone</i> Premiere

Reel-Illusionary Zone is premiering in Colorado, August 14, 2008 at 8 pm at Orange Cat Studios, 2625 Larimer St in Denver. We hope to arrange a New England showing soon!

From the singularly unique imagination of visual artist and filmmaker John Hartman, Reel-Illusionary Zone promises to be something like you've probably never seen before!

The film stars well-known comedian Ben Kronberg as Reefer Madness Boy (recently of Jimmy Kimmel… Continue

Added by Zee - Unfolding Story Pictures on July 25, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Just Got Back Providence (That's Providence, not P-town!!!)

Well the 48hr Film Fest was definately worth all the hype it was getting on this site.

What we saw in Group D were really ambitous films, but my buddy and I still don't get why some people took so long to shoot a 4 to 7 minute film since we generally have no cast, crew, script, or anything really and we occasionally crank out a good amount of footage in just a few hours.

Anyway I had a lot of fun on Anthony Mederios' "Tempus Fugitives" team down in Attleboro and I made… Continue

Added by Christopher Williams on July 25, 2008 at 2:40am — No Comments

I'm Officially a Umass Boston student after a long day.

Today was a very long day but productive since it was my official orientation day at UMB. Of course I got lost there but found my way to other fellow transfer students as we all gathered in a big ballroom waiting and waiting for the orientation to start. As we all sat around the round table telling each other the same thing that it was going to be a long day since we all thought it was going to be a quick process and turned out to be a 6 hour event. The good part is that I met some fellow… Continue

Added by Rafael Cruz on July 23, 2008 at 10:26pm — 2 Comments

Mel Gibson's Edge of Darkness Scouting in Western Massachusetts!!! Extras Needed!

The Springfield Republican reported today that the production company for Edge of Darkness has been scouting in Northampton, Massachusetts. Edge of Darkness, starring Mel Gibson, and to be directed by Martin Campbell, is based on the BBC Series of the same name. The story centers on a Boston police office who witnesses the brutal murder of his young daughter and then, in his investigation, dives into a world of corporate and government… Continue

Added by KirkpatrickLaw on July 23, 2008 at 8:00pm — No Comments

48-Hour Film Project - we made it!

"The journey of the spirit is the journey of the heart."

Well, Team Unfolding Story Pictures in association with Layman's Terms Productions made it to the finish line in time for the 48-Hour Film Project in Providence, Rhode Island, July 18-20, 2008!!!!!

Thankfully, of the dozen or more genres we could have ended up with, we drew the genre of DRAMA Friday night at the 7 pm kickoff, which played to the best possible way of what we had been planning for. This year's required… Continue

Added by Zee - Unfolding Story Pictures on July 21, 2008 at 10:30pm — 2 Comments

Not Sure This Would Apply to this Community but....

I'm an internet marketing consultant who specializes in social media marketing. What is social media marketing you might ask? It is the new way to reach out to customers and market your business - big or small. Recently companies such as Dell, Denny's, Starbucks and more have implemented social media into their marketing efforts and the thought of having a "conversation" with their customers has turned into success for all involved - consumers AND business owners.

Basically what I am… Continue

Added by Kate on July 21, 2008 at 9:30pm — 3 Comments

48Hour Film Providence

I led a team last weekend for the 48 HFP in providence, RI.

Very big challenge. The member of our team that was bringing an HD camera, light kit, and Mac Pro didn't show up so we were stuck on Friday night with an idea that we couldn't shoot. That being said, we pulled some strings, got new equipment and made a pretty good movie.

Then the other problem occurred...The Canon X1 we used ate two of the tapes. We had to coil the tape back into the cartridge, but we lost at… Continue

Added by Paul Medico on July 21, 2008 at 8:13pm — 2 Comments

My Journey

I have wanted to be an actress since I was a child. I was raised in a poor rural family and I knew I needed to develop a career to support myself before I could devote time and energy to my passion. Here I am, many moons later, an accountant who still wants to be an actress when she grows up. I've jumped back in full force and have brushed up on all my skills with classes and seminars and joined the local agencies. I feel confident about my natural abilities and I know if I can land auditions I… Continue

Added by Delilah Webb on July 20, 2008 at 4:00pm — 3 Comments

OurFilmSpace has a Baby Sista - Say Hello to www.OurFilmProps.com!

Need a Prop? Well, Prop 'til you Drop at OurFilmSpace's Sister Site -- OurFIlmProps.com! OurFilmProps.com is a free online web community and gathering place where Artists, Crafters, Antiquers, Furniture Makers, Collectors, Weavers, Designers, Painters, and Artisans of all kinds and types can gain exposure and visibility for their goods and services in the booming New England Film and TV Industry! Filmmakers can also draw on this SIte for Props for… Continue

Added by KirkpatrickLaw on July 16, 2008 at 10:03pm — 5 Comments

Repo - The Genetic Opera

Oh yeah!!! You can bet your sweet patootie I'll be first in line to see this movie!! Especially because Sarah Brightman is in it! Yeah, I have to sit through Paris Hilton too, but it's worth it for Sarah. Too bad it doesn't open until November. Who's coming with… Continue

Added by Theresa Dern on July 16, 2008 at 8:06pm — 1 Comment

Costume and Setting can Affect an Actor

Recently, I was an extra on the film, The Surrogates. I played a Dread, which are the humans who care nothing about their appearance compared to the perfect Surrogates.

It was an interesting shoot, we were not allowed to wear any make-up at all. Our clothes were ragged and dirty and some people were even made to look dirtier. This actually affected some people who were used to being well groomed and made up. I still hear actors commenting about playing a dread, with some even saying… Continue

Added by Chemi on July 9, 2008 at 3:30pm — 5 Comments