CAST & FILM CREW NEEDED for Maryland Short horror film

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Technical crew consisting of PA's, Grips, Make-Up FX artists and DP is needed for an upcoming short horror film shoot. The film has been written and will be directed by Deadlands: The Rising director Gary Ugarek (imdb for Deadlands: http://imdb.com/title/tt0861701/)

The film is about 6 people trapped inside a movie theater trying to escape during a zombie outbreak. The film will shoot over the course of 2-3 weekends back to back in the fall of 2007. The location is a cineplex in Hagerstown, MD USA. The film will be a part of a short compilation, but might also be expanded into a full blown feature. The goal is to shoot the short version.

Looking for a Director of Photography and Crew to assist DP

Production assistants to assist producers and key crew personnel.

Make-Up FX artists - The film calls for 200+ zombies. Will need a make-up crew of at least 10-15 to accomdate everyone who needs to be made into one of the walking dead.

Grips and Sound Tech - The films is looking for experienced grip crew as well as a on set sound technician.

CASTING -

There are a total of 9 Human roles available. The age range is 6-40 Years old mail and female. The breakdown as follows

Male (21-30) Victim, (Blue Collar Type, Some Tattoo's Ok, Short to medium Hair, Between 5'8" and 6'2")
Male (21-26) Survivor (Blue Collar Type, 5'10 - 6'2")
Male (28-39) Police Officer (anyone with Costume is a bonus)
Female (21-27) (Preferably medium to long hair, Athletic in build, 5'4" -5'10")
Female (18-21) Long hair, Attractive, Slender, (Looks like a college student)
Female (6-10) Young girl, has to be able to cry on cue, Medium to long hair any color, hair will be in Pony tail)
Female (30-40) 911 Dispatcher (2 available positions) Any experience as dispatcher gets you a solid consideration)

Please send headshots and resumes. You will be contacted once Headshot and Resume is received.

The shooting times will be late at night Friday Night til Monday morning. Will we shoot from approximately 8pm-6am each night 2-3 weekends in a row. Pay rate, if any, has not been determined. FIlm Production does guarantee Screen Credit, Screener Copy and Full Meal on Set each night. Set meals are 3 course dinners including unlimited amount of beverages.

The films director Gary Ugarek is fun to work with. He keeps the set very light hearted. His Previous film Deadlands: The Rising has won 5 awards including, Best Zombie Movie, Best Film, Best Director, Audience Choice, and Excellence Award (1st place) from the film festival circuit. Deadlands: The Rising had a theatrical run in the spring of 2007, and is currently being distributed on DVD through Best Buy, Amazon, and other great retailers from TEMPE ENTERTAINMENT. His last film, Deadlands, was made on a total budget of less than $11,000 USD, and has received a good amount of critical praise from many noted horror entities, including Fangoria.

For more information contact us, and please submit your resume or letter of experience. If you have a reel or website please forward the Address. Reels needed for DP slot and must have excellent knowledge of Panasonic Mini DV camera systems.

email: theescapemovie@yahoo.com
 
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