Wednesday, December 10, 2008

History Channel requires Family Historian or Genealogist (Toronto)

Crystal Casting is searching for Family Historian or Genealogist for a show airing on History Channel called “Ancestors in the Attic”.

ACTRA union rates. Looking at approx 20 shoot days, plus voiceover and travel all over North America and Europe.

Searching for a professional Family Historian or Genealogist.
This is for an on-camera position.
Must be Canadian and Ontario Resident. Must have passport or ability to get a passport by March 2009.
No thick accents.
Submit all ages, male and females.
Auditions tba Dec 2008 or Jan 2009
Shoots btwn March 2009 - Sept 2009.

In order to be considered you must submit to: crystalcasting@yahoo.ca
• SUBJECT LINE: Family Historian or Genealogist (depending on your field of expertise)
• photo of yourself (no hats or glasses, snapshot is fine)
• resume
• height, weight, date of birth
• phone number(s)
• your native language, and all languages you speak

Partial submissions cannot be considered.

Curious to find out if this project has been cast? visit: http://crystalcasting.blogspot.com/

Crystal Casting
Crystal Kramer C.D.C.
(Casting Directors Canada)
416-803-6576

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Mayday 7 Ep. 8 ALL CAST

Thank you to everyone who auditioned.
If you are interested in viewing your audition and learning how to audition for show's like Mayday see below.

Monday, November 10, 2008

UPCOMING PROJECTS

visit: www.castingworkbook.com or www.aactionauditions.com - become a member to see my breakdowns and submit for the following projects.

AWAITING DECISIONS:
INDUSTRIAL - MADD Mothers Against Drunk Driving, awaiting productions decisions.
SHORT FILM - 10 Seconds- union & non-union
TV SERIES: The Plastic Fantastic Brain - non-union
REPORTERS: Fraudcasts

CURRENTLY CASTING:
CO-HOST FOR TV SERIES - Genealogist or Acedemic researcher Female 35-40. Attractive. UNION.
COMMERCIAL: ATTRACTIVE WOMEN MID 30'S - $2500 non-union

UPCOMING PROJECTS:
PILOT FOR A SERIES - The Time Traveler - non-union
FEATURE FILM - UNION


COMPLETED CASTINGS: 138 Arlington - FULLY CAST

Makeover Host - all cast

A comedian was hired. Should be hilarious.

The Flock

All cast. - Short Film

Last Flowers - Sundance Submission

All cast. Very excited about this short film. Can't wait to see it do well.

Kidwithacold - Cast!

Young son cast! The father role has been cut.

Have another project coming up with teens. Thanks to all that came out for this one. I'll review the last auditions for this next upcoming film. Watch out for my breakdowns on Castingworkbook and AACTION.

Alan Freisen - Great Host

All cast! One guy got both parts. That's a whopping $7200. (Yippies)
Any more French Canadians out there? Love to get your photo and resumes on file: crystalcasting@yahoo.ca

Stopped - Cast

Short film. All Cast! Great work everyone.
In this case the director was looking for talent who could listen and take direction well, even if it wasn't the exact emotions he was looking for for his film.
Always listen to that direction!

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Pitch

"Sunny" - casting today Tuesday Oct 14 - all talent still under consideration.
All other main parts have been cast.
Extras are still open

Friday, September 5, 2008

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Cold Sore / Antacid

French Female - cast from Montreal self tape. Open to self tapes and still searching these categories for future projects with this company.
French Male - cast from Toronto auditions but open to self tapes and still searching these categories for future projects with this company.

English Male: cast local Toronto
English Female - cast from Vancouver self tape.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

The Narrator - Sept no new news.

Shoot days have been pushed due to script approval delays.
The following talent have been shortlisted for consideration:
Brian Wood
Mark Llweelyn
Don Tjart
Denis Schingh5
Yves Bourque
Pat McManus

Friday, June 20, 2008

Internet Commerical $1500 -FLUENT MANDARIN or FLUENT SPANISH talent

Internet Commerical $1500 -FLUENT MANDARIN or FLUENT SPANISH talent (Toronto)

Cast

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Mayday - cast

all cast

Thank to all!!!

Didn't get the role? Want to take a class with the director George, watch your Mayday audition and improve your performance? email: crystalcasting@yahoo.ca SUBJECT LINE: GEORGE CLASS. see above for details

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

New host for Space Channel - AJAY FRY!

Ajay Fry is the new host for the Space Channel network!

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Project Car - CAST

Cast!
Tina Teggart

Thank you to everyone who auditioned!

Monday, May 12, 2008

TEAR IT UP SHOOTS TOMORROW! May 13!

Email crystalcasting@yahoo.ca for calltime, location and wardrobe.
SUJECT LINE: Accept the role

DR Lead female:
Natalie Caine

Featured Girls/dancers - PAY $200:
Camila Mendes
Maya Majeed
Cherry Mayers
Tasha "Tazz" Ricketts
Jennifer Abbey
Julie Coward
Beatrice Rodriguez
Rachel
Rosemary

BACKGROUND ROLES (Non-paying roles) Gratefully welcome:
Jenny Chow
Marianne Smith
Rabecca-Lynn
Sharlan
Marisa Ship
Donna K
Ashleigh S
Charlene C
Abby Anderson
Mariam
Gigi
melyssa
Natalie Sheriffe

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

No Matter What - Music Video

No Matter What - all booked!

The Actors Symposium

Sit up and pay attention!
This is going to be a good one!

HOSTED BY CASTING DIRECTORS:
CRYSTAL CASTING
BRIAN LEVY
RON LEACH

www.theactorssymposium.com

Website launch expected date: May 12
Weekend workshop June 21 & 22

Invoicing for Bikers II

IN ORDER TO GET PAID FOR THIS SHOOT YOU MUST INVOICE.
Please email invoice to: sharla@bap.ca

Bikers II Productions Inc.
366 Adelaide St. W. 7th Floor
Toronto, ON
M5V 1R9.
ATTN: Accounting

Include talent's name(s) :
Hours worked:
Date worked: (outside dates were April 28 - May 8)
Amount $
If talent's bike was cast - include that note in your invoicing. $+100
Invoice #: (number your invoice)
GST# if you have one
And the name that the cheques should be made payable to.

Make sure your invoice is in by May 17. Checks will be ready as early as May 23. Please make sure production has received your invoice. Email is preferred for invoicing.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Bikers II - CAST!

"BIKER WEEK" will air on History Channel in the fall. They go on National Geographic in the states. The number one show on the station, getting MASSIVE numbers!
Keep cking the blogspot for updates!

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Sweet Karma - CAST

Independent Feature Film

Headshot, Resume and Demo Tape Workshop

Workshop Details:
Headshot, Resume & Demo Tape workshop
next date TBA
12-4pm
Milestones Casting 401 Logan Ave. Unit 216
$95

-learn the business side of show business
-Bring your headshot, resume and demo (if you have one) so we can review, watch and discuss.
-Discover what you are missing on your resume
-Tips to strenghten your resume
-Learn what casting directors are looking for on your resume
-actually see what casting directors view when the photos and resumes come in
-learn what to list on your resume online
-learn how to strengthen your resume
-learn reasons why YOU might not be brought into audition
-learn reasons why YOU could be brought into audition
-learn how to widen your appeal by having different heashots
-We will watch your demo tape and give feedback on your demo
-Discuss ways of improving your demo
-We will also watch examples of "good demos" and watch examples of "great self tapes".
-We will discuss and view different types of self taping & demos.
-Get tips on how to distribute your demo.
-feedback will be extremely honest
-get comfortable in a popular professional casting space
-learn in a positive environment

If you are interested in attending the next one please email to be put on the waiting list.
Crystal Casting C.D.C.
57 Benlamond Ave., Unit 3
Toronto, ON
M4E 1Y8
O: 416-803-6576
crystalcasting@yahoo.ca

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Kids & Teen Workshops "One liners and Improv Class"

New workshop dates:
Saturday April 5 - kids 7-12yrs SOLD OUT!!!
Saturday April 12 - teens 13-17yrs Sold out!
Sunday April 13th - kids 7-12yrs SOLD OUT!!!
Saturday April 19 - kids 7-12yrs SOLD OUT!!!
Saturday April 26 - kids 7-12yrs SOLD OUT!!!
Waiting list for kid classes has begun.


Workshop Details:
One liners and Improv Class
How to audition for one line parts - feature films, tv series, commercials
Harbourfront Community Centre
627 Queens Quay West (SE Corner of Bathurst and Queens Quay)
$50
All classes begin at 12:30pm and go till 3:30 pm


Talent will be given one line scripts in advance & asked to audition on camera. Audition how you normally would.
Then class will be given key tips, have a few improv games, then talent will re-audition the same script on camera.
Parents are invited to watch the tape review review of all auditions at 3pm
Learn the secrets to auditioning for one line parts
Learn the difference between acting for film & tv and commercials one liners
learn in a positive environment
Learn to set the scene
use strong improv skills
Learn what casting directors are looking for when you audition for one line parts
Learn key audition tips
have a whole lot of fun and laughs for an afternoon!


Crystal Casting C.D.C.
57 Benlamond Ave., Unit 3
Toronto, ON
M4E 1Y8
O: 416-803-6576
crystalcasting@yahoo.ca

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

MADD - CAST

Mother's Against Drunk Driving
Educational short film

Friday, February 29, 2008

Friday, February 22, 2008

GEORGE D'AMATO WORKSHOP - SOLD OUT!!!

Academy Awards finalist, George D'Amato (some of you may recognize the name on my breakdowns - Mayday series director of a few of the episodes).


SCENE STUDY STUDY WORKSHOP
This class is for talent looking to improve their auditioning skills, character development and scene work. Get constructive feedback in this no hold barred/no BS class. Serious individual time working one on one with a professional director and casting director who have LA & NY experience. Get inside tips, and do's and dont's of auditioning. Auditions will be recorded and reviewed for feedback at Milestone casting. Get comfortable auditioning in one of the most popular casting spaces in town. The morning portion you will have an individual scene assigned that you.
(if you choose you can pick your own scene to show your strengths). The second half of the day is performing much like an audition where everyone has the same scene and you are competing for the same role - much like an audition situation.

Looking for actors who are serious about the business.

Limited class size to 12 (includes 1 reader).
Interested?
please email photo & resume for consideration: crystalcasting@yahoo.ca
SUBJECT LINE: George D'Amato Workshop MASTER CLASS
10-5pm
Milestones Casting
$150
Gourmet Lunch included
www.georgedamato.com

PLEASE CALL or EMAIL crystalcasting@yahoo.ca if you wish to participate in future classes. They book up in a couple days so let me know early if you are interested so you are on the email list when the next day goes out.

Special Note about workshops

*The presence of a casting director at a workshop is neither a guarantee nor a promise of employment. The intent of the class is solely educational. Attending a workshop is not a way to obtain employment as an actor. Such contact as you may have with a casting director at a workshop does not always result in any further contact with that casting director. The casting director has insight into the audition process. It is highly recommended that active working professional actors should be in a class at least once a week to maintain sharpness and skill improvement. Take various workshops and classes to gain the most knowledge in your career.
*A $50 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of enrollment to hold your place in the workshop

Closing Time - CAST

Short film.

Johnson & Johnson - CAST

Son of Sunshine - Almost cast

Son of Sunshine - leads are cast.
Still need to cast:
Young Leonard - Considering choices
Young Sonny (8-11yrs) - OFFER OUT, NOT CONFIRMED.
Young Meryl (5-9 yrs) - Considering choices
Sonny @ 5 yrs - OFFER OUT, NOT CONFIRMED.
Baby Meryl - not yet cast - casting from photo
Infant - pregnant mom - pending timing

Independent feature film

Crimes of Passion Ep. 209 & 210 - CAST

TV Series for W Network

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

KIDS & TEEN Docudrama & Improv Workshop - coming soon

Improve your skills & learn how to land the role when auditioning for docudramas. Come out and watch real docudrama reenactment auditions. Docudrama's are improv. based.

Learn how:
-to set the scene
-have a beginning, middle and end
-use strong improv skills
-act in an audition setting
-recreating real moments

Scenes will be emailed in advance. This is an on camera workshop.

Please email me picture, resume & contact phone numbers at: crystalcasting@yahoo.ca
SUBJECT LINE: KIDS & TEEN DOCUDRAMA WORKSHOP

Sunday class
March Sunday class tba
3 hrs. 12:30-3:30pm
$50
Crystal
416-803-6576

Monday, January 28, 2008

CBC Pilot- Female Scientist

CBC was very impressed with the casting session for the female scientist. Thanks to everyone who came out. The decision to hire someone will come after the pilot is approved and goes to series. They are going to use the memory expert for the pilot episode.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008