Cleveland, OH  –  Ingenuity Cleveland will be holding the “IndieFest Filmmaker’s Workshop” on Thursday, June 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  at Creative House Studios, 1490 East 40^th St. in Cleveland.  This free event is designed especially for independent filmmakers and enthusiasts.

Award-winning filmmakers Tom Megalis and Sean Lackey will be among the presenters. Megalis’s work has screened at the Sundance Film Festival and Lackey just wrapped on a feature starring Fred Willard and Colm Meaney.  Jason Drake, Production Coordinator with the Greater Cleveland Film Commission will talk about the services GCFC provides such as site locations, casting calls and obtaining permits. Cynthia Graham and Peter Sampson, co-owners of Creative House Studios, are helping sponsor the event. They will be providing tours of their amazing facility. The space features the largest green screen in Ohio. It also has a beautiful kitchen that will have cash bar and appetizers available that evening.

“Ingenuity’s mission has always been to ignite the creative spark where the arts, science, and technology intersect. Perhaps no one medium speaks to this process better than independent filmmaking.  Today’s indie filmmakers weave storyline, music and motion—all in a mosaic of digital technology,” says Ingenuity Director of Programming James Krouse. “You’ll have the opportunity to network with award-winning indie filmmakers, production companies and others involved in the film industry.  You’ll also be the first to learn about the “IndieFest Film Festival” which will debut at IngenuityFest in September.

Presenter Tom Megalis is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Fine Arts. As an independent filmmaker, Tom has cultivated an international reputation for his dark comedic mix of live action and stop motion animation. His work has appeared at Sundance, The New York Film Festival, The Chicago International Film Festival, Hiroshima Animation Festival and Annecy Animation Festival in France. His films routinely capture awards like The National Endowment for the Arts, The Heinz Endowment Grant and the Southern Film Circuit. Tom’s television resume as a writer/director and animator includes work for Nickelodeon, MTV, HBO, Discovery, NBC, PBS, ABC, Warner Brothers Television, Comedy Central and FOX. His most recent feature film, Sonny Days II, appeared in the New Hope Film Festival in Philadelphia.  Tom will showcase some of his films and discuss his unconventional style of shooting and directing.

Rocky River, OH native Sean Lackey not only wrote, starred-in and co-directed “The Yank,” a feature film released in 2013, but he also used his accounting background to help raise $1.3 million to get it produced. More than half the budget was used for paying Fred Willard and Colm Meaney, two major actors Lackey convinced to appear in his film. Shot on location in Cleveland, Dublin and County Clare, Ireland, “The Yank” tells the story of Tom Murphy, a middle-aged Cleveland bachelor whose best friend gets married in Ireland. The romantic comedy sends Tom on an epic adventure in pursuit of love. Sean, who owns an accounting firm, is also a veteran of Cleveland’s Second City Troupe and he produces “Flanagan’s Wake,” a musical comedy that runs every winter for three weeks in Cleveland’s PlayHouse Square. Sean will talk about how he was able to generate over a million dollars to produce his debut feature film. He’ll also discuss methods for getting your work in to distribution.

As co-owners of Creative House Studios in Cleveland, Cynthia Graham and Peter Sampson have assembled one of the finest production studios in the entire Midwest.  But what makes it special is the ability for filmmakers to bring in their own equipment—typically not allowed by most studios.  Says Peter, “The free market has spoken.  People want a studio where they can bring in their own gear and crew and shoot it themselves.  Or they can hire us to shoot it for them. Best of all any production company, filmmaker, corporation or individual may book the facilities at reasonable rates.”

Creative House Studio is ideal for the indie filmmaker. It has the largest green screen in Ohio (over 3,000 sq. ft.). The cyc is perfectly lit for green screening w/ 3200° K full-spectrum.  The air conditioned studio is literally large enough to drive a truck into it. In addition to the shooting space, there’s a state-of-the-art conference room, makeup and wardrobe area with showers, and a full kitchen.  Cynthia and Peter will offer full tours of the facility and explain all the services they provide filmmakers.

As Production Coordinator with the Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC), Jason Drake helps provide independent filmmakers with a wide variety of services, most of which are free.  In fact the mission of the GCFC is to assist those in the film industry—producers, actors, directors, cinematographers, etc. to succeed.  The types of services GCFC offers include things such as location searches, access to municipalities and private properties, casting calls, obtaining permits, assembling production crews and more.  Jason will show you how the GCFC has become a one-stop shop for filmmakers.

To register online go to http://ingenuityfest-indiefest.eventbrite.com, or call 216.589.9444

Go to TheVettersMovie.com to see the trailer

WHAT IT’S ABOUT
Set primarily in the 1970s and ‘80s, THE VETTERS: ALL WE NEEDED is an independent feature documentary about a close-knit family of six siblings from Chardon, Ohio, who overcame incredible odds to become State and National Champions, World Record holders, and Olympic contenders in track & field, cross country and wrestling. After the heartbreaking death of their mother when they were ages 7 to 14, their humble devoted father, John Vetter, raised the children of Mexican/Native American and European heritage on his own. Saddled with poverty and the lack of an extended family, the Vetters drew close and kept to themselves in response to threats that Social Services would split them up. Through intimate, emotional, and revealing interviews, the siblings share their story of an extraordinary family bond and unflinching determination that nothing was going to tear them apart. It’s a perfect movie for Father’s Day weekend.

WHEN/WHERE IT IS SHOWING:
Geauga Lyric Theater, 101 Water St., Chardon, Ohio

50% of box office proceeds benefit the Geauga Lyric Theater Guild. 

• Friday – June 14 at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6 pm )
• Saturday – June 15 at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6 pm)
• Sunday – June 16 (Father’s Day) at 3:00 pm (doors open at 2 pm

Ticket prices are:

• $17.00 for adults
• $14.00 for seniors and students (senior age starts at 62; college student ID’s are accepted for student ticket rate)
• $10.00 for children (age 12 and under)

Tickets can be purchased online at GeaugaTheater.org, by phone at 440.286.2255, or at the box office. Here is the direct link to online sales:
https://www.etix.com/ticket/online/homePageSearch.do?method=venueSearch&cobrand=geaugatheater&venue_id=6499&orderBy=1&pageNumber=2

Casting for mature woman, age range 70′s-90′s, petite frame, acting experience preferred.

Non-speaking role in feature film.

Please submit current photo and contact information ASAP to freezerburncasting@gmailcom. Please put in subject line, ‘Mature Woman’

Downtown Cleveland is enjoying an action-packed spring this year -  everything from our professional sports teams’ games to music events and concerts to celebrating the Horseshoe Casino Cleveland’s first year anniversary.

Cleveland also beat out other cities around the country to host two major film productions this spring. We know the filming activity is causing temporary traffic reroutes, and we want to sincerely thank Clevelanders for their patience and their willingness to work with us as film crews finish their work as quickly and efficiently as possible.

City staff, including the Division of Traffic & Engineering and the Division of Police, Bureau of Traffic, will be working to keep traffic moving throughout the city as smoothly as possible. Also, pedestrians in Downtown Cleveland can look for Downtown Cleveland Alliance Ambassadors’ yellow shirts. DCA Ambassadors will guide pedestrians and connect them to up-to-date information from officials.

That’s why we’re encouraging Northeast Ohio to get out there and continue to enjoy all the great events downtown Cleveland has to offer during the next month. Access to all of your favorite Cleveland venues including Progressive Field, Quicken Loans Arena, The Rock’n Roll Hall of Fame, FirstEnergy Stadium and The Horseshoe Casino will always be maintained.

After all, Cleveland has earned it. We hope to see you out there.

• May 17 – 20: Indians vs. Seattle Mariners, Progressive Field
• May 18: Gladiators vs. San Antonio Talons, Quicken Loans Arena
• May 21, 22: Indians vs. Detroit Tigers, Progressive Field
• May 24: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum opens Rolling Stones: 50 Years of Satisfaction, an exclusive exhibition from the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band” – Open all summer.
• May 29: U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team vs. Belgium, FirstEnergy Stadium, Home of the Cleveland Browns
• May 29, 30: Indians vs. Cincinnati Reds, Progressive Field
• May 31: Horseshow Casino Cleveland celebrates its first year anniversary all during May, and hosts its Spring Fling, a free festival, on Friday, May 31. The event will include live music, food from local restaurants, a beer garden, and a visit from Bally’s Las Vegas Jubilee Girls. The night will end with a grand finale fireworks and laser show.
• May 31 - June 2: Indians vs. Tampa Bay Rays, Progressive Field
• June 7: Gladiators vs. Iowa Barnstormers, Quicken Loans Arena
• June 9: The Package North American Tour, Quicken Loans Arena
• June 9: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum presents Chef Jam 2013, featuring Cleveland’s Hottest Chefs.
• June 14: Cleveland Crush vs. Omaha Heart, Quicken Loans Arena
• June 15: Fleetwood Mac Live 2013, Quicken Loans Arena
• June 14-16: Indians vs. Washington Nationals, Progressive Field
• June 17 – 19: Indians vs. Kansas City Royals, Progressive Field

Date:  Saturday, May 18
Location:  Akron area
Age:  17-26

Must be free all day and throughout the evening

If you would like to be considered, please email:
draftday@realstyleonline.com

*Include name, photo, cell, date of birth, age, and sizes*

Contacts:

Maureen Harper, Chief of Communications
City of Cleveland
216-664-4011

John Pisani, Publicist
Marvel Studios – Captain America: The Winter Soldier
310-727-2400
Jmpmovie@aol.com

Ivan Schwarz, President
Greater Cleveland Film Commission
216-623-3910
ischwarz@clevelandfilm.com

Mary Shaffer, Public Relations
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
216-566-5211

For immediate release:

Updated: Cleveland’s role in Marvel Studios’ Captain America:The Winter Soldier bring
important economic benefits and some temporary alternate traffic patterns too.

CLEVELAND – This spring, Cleveland will once again be buzzing with excitement as it hosts super heroes and film crews. Partnering with the production company and the Greater Cleveland Film Commission on this film will help position Cleveland to become a location destination for the movie industry and in turn, support local businesses and create jobs for Cleveland area residents.  But transforming the streets into a movie set will require some temporatry road closures and alternate routes for motorists and pedestrians from May 18 through June 28, 2013 (weather permitting).

City staff, including the Division of Traffic & Engineering and the Division of Police, Bureau of Traffic, have been working with the production company, traffic-engineering consultant American Roadway Logistics and GCRTA to develop a plan to accommodate the needs of the film and help keep traffic moving throughout the city as smoothly as possible.

• The production company will pay for additional Police Officers and Traffic Controllers to supplement the standard traffic detail for rush hours, special events and routine travel; and to ensure that the coordinated effort is effectively assisting traffic flow.
• Primary among the road closures and alternate routes will be Cleveland’s West Shoreway, which will be closed (east and west bound) from Lake Avenue to E. 9th Street from May 30^th  through June 14^th. Edgewater Park and the marinas north of the Shoreway will be accessed via West 49th St.  Vehicles exiting Edgewater Park and the marinas will be directed out through the closed Westbound lanes of the Shoreway back to West 49^th Street.
• Other street closures and re-routing will occur in Downtown Cleveland, primarily between May 19^th  and June 14th. Additional closures may occur between June 14^th  and June 28^th.
• Updates will be provided on a regular basis through additional traffic advisories, press releases and social media. Follow on Twitter via #CLECaptTraffic.  You may also  view a list of closures and reroutes at www.clevelandmovietraffic.com or listen to an automated list of street closures that will be updated on a weekly basis at 866-999-4959.
• Indians fans looking for information on the best ways to avoid limited road closures should visit “Indians.com/planyourtrip”.
• Pedestrians in Downtown Cleveland can look for Downtown Cleveland Alliance Ambassadors’ yellow shirts.  DCA Ambassadors will guide pedestrians and connect them to up-to-date information from officials.
• The following chart & map details the dates and locations of impact, as well as alternate routes and additional information as needed. This listing is subject to change.
• Various road closures may affect RTA customers. Please visit www.riderta.com or to call the RTAnswerline at 216.621.9500 for all the details.
• For questions concerning the film Captain America, please contact the film’s publicist, John Pisani, at 310-727-2400 or email jmpmovie@aol.com.

 

**DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE ON ACCOUNT OF WEATHER**

STREET	DATES	ALTERNATE ROUTE	ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Rockwell Ave Btw E9th St & West Mall Drive	May 19 – May 25	Superior Ave.	A lane will be maintained for parking garage access between E. 9th & E. 6th Streets.
E6th St Btw Superior Ave & St Clair Ave	May 19 – May 25	E. 9th St.	E. 6th St at Theresa Ct.: ABM Lot closed from May 18 – May 23
E6th St Btw Superior Ave & Euclid Ave	May 20	Intermittent traffic control	A lane will be maintained for access to the 515 Euclid garage. Garages Vincent Ave. have access via E. 9th St.
E6th St Between St. Clair Ave & Lakeside Ave	May 23	E. 9th St.	Access to parking garages will be maintained.
Lakeside Ave Btw E9th St & East Mall Drive	May 23	Intermittent traffic control	Access to parking garages will be maintained.
Euclid Ave Btw E6th & E18th St	May 24 – 25	Superior Ave.	Buses will be re-routed to Prospect.
E. 9th St Btw Euclid Ave & Bolivar Ave	May 24 – 25	E. 18th St.
Prospect Ave Btw Ontario & E18th St	May 24 – 25	Open for car traffic	No parking on this street to allow for the rerouting of buses from Euclid Avenue.
Prospect Ave Btw E2nd St & E17th St	May 26	Superior Ave.	Access to the Horseshoe Casino Parking Garage will be maintained.
Huron Rd Between Ontario Ave & Prospect Ave	May 26th, May 28 – June 1	Carnegie Ave.	No through traffic.   Access to parking garages and local businesses will be maintained.
Bolivar Rd @ Prospect Ave	May 26	Carnegie Ave.	Access to Gateway East Garage will be maintained. Bolivar btw E9th St & Prospect Ave will be a 2 way street to allow traffic access and egress.
Prospect Ave Btw E4th St & E17 th St	May 28 -June 1 Until 5pm	Carnegie Ave.	Access to parking garages will be maintained.
Prospect Ave Btw E4th St & just West of Bolivar Ave	May 28 -June 1 After 5pm	Carnegie Ave.	Access to parking garages will be maintained.
E. 9th St. Between Chester Ave & Bolivar Ave	May 28 – June 1	Carnegie Ave.	Access to parking garages will be maintained.
West Shoreway Between Lake Ave & E 9th St	May 30 – June 14	Detroit Ave.	Edgewater Park and the marinas north of the Shoreway will be accessed via West 49th St.  Detroit Ave btw West Blvd & W25th St will be no parking rush hours to expedite traffic flow.
W3rd St Btw Alfred Lerner Way & Lakeside Ave	May 30 – June 14	E. 9th St.	Access to Huntington Garage will be maintained off of Lakeside Ave.
W3rd St Btw Lakeside Ave & St Clair Ave	June 3 – June 13	Intermittent traffic control
Lakeside Ave. Btw W 6th St & Ontario Ave	June 3 – June 13	Intermittent traffic control
Prospect Ave. Btw W6th & Ontario Ave	June 13	Intermittent traffic control	Parking garage access will be maintained.

 

 

 

OPEN CASTING CALL:

OHIO RESIDENTS
SOUGHT AS FOOTBALL EXTRAS FOR DRAFT DAY 

Real Style is casting football players for Draft Days;
football scenes to be filmed in the Cleveland or Columbus area

WHAT:
Casting FOOTBALL PLAYERS for Draft Day scenes which will be filmed in Cleveland or Columbus

Real Style, a leading casting and talent resource, is looking for FOOTBALL PLAYERS, ages 18-25 years old and all ethnicities. The casting call/try outs is for those who have played college football only.

Try outs are for FOOTBALL PLAYERS only.

There will be no contact during the tryout but be prepared to run basic football drills.  Wear appropriate workout gear and shoes.  If hired, players must be available to rehearse on May 16, 17 and shoot May 18 in Cleveland (or possibly Columbus).

Extras are used throughout filming to provide authenticity to scenes and to reinforce the creative vision of the director. Extras are paid for their work on set.

WHEN:
Saturday, May 4, 2013
10:00 am to 1:00 pm

WHERE:
Garfield Heights High School Football Field
4900 Turney Rd
Garfield Heights, OH 44125                         

PROCESS:
Experienced football players will register, have a photo taken and run drills.

There is no charge to be considered for the movie for which we are currently casting extras.

A local software company located in Beachwood, is in search of a talented, bilingual actress to become the face of our interactive software.

SEEKING: Local female actors, who can fluently speak Spanish and English, appear between the ages of 30-40, average build, with a friendly smile.

This will only require a one day shoot where you will be reading from a script.  Compensation is a one time, flat fee.  Please email casting@logicjunction.com with the following:

1. A contact PHONE NUMBER so we can call to schedule an interview time
2. Your name
3. A brief BIO telling us of your previous experience (no exp. is necessary)
4. Attach several recent photos to your email.
(The photos MUST be attached to the e-mail; we will NOT visit external websites to view your pictures)

Learn the ins and outs of the film industry.  This program will give you the inside scoop on how to work with films, from finding opportunities and applying to getting hired and succeeding as a film vendor.  Perfect for small businesses looking to get involved in the industry, as well as existing vendors looking for updated information on films shooting in Cleveland.Registration Link:
http://www.cose.org/Events/Listings/Unique%20Events/5-7-13.aspx?Date=5%2f7%2f2013

 

Presented by:
Greater Cleveland Film Commission
COSE
Commission on Economic Inclusion
MBDA Business Center – Cleveland 

Cost:
No cost to attend.When:
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Where:
COSE Offices
1240 Huron Road East, Cleveland, OH 44115
216-592-2222 (COSE Customer Service: Please call if you have trouble registering)

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Principal Photography Starting in New York to Film during Actual
2013 NFL Draft and Will Continue in Cleveland

Santa Monica, CA  April 24, 2013 – Summit Entertainment, a LIONSGATE® company, and OddLot Entertainment announced today that principal photography of the co-production of DRAFT DAY will commence on April 25th.  Filming of the dramedy is starting in New York in time to film scenes during the actual 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. The movie, starring Kevin Costner, Jennifer Garner, Ellen Burstyn and Denis Leary, is being directed and produced by Ivan Reitman from a script by Rajiv Joseph and Scott Rothman. The film will also feature Frank Langella, Chadwick Boseman, Terry Crews, Sean Combs, Josh Pence, Rosanna Arquette, Timothy Simons, David Ramsey, Wade Williams, Chi McBride, W. Earl Brown, Brad Henke, Griffin Newman, Kevin Dunn, Patrick St. Esprit, Arian Foster, Christopher Cousins, Pat Healy, Laura Steinel and Wallace Langham. Once filming in New York is complete, production will move to Cleveland.

OddLot Entertainment is co-financing the film. Producing the film with Reitman is OddLot’s CEO Gigi Pritzker along with Joe Medjuck, and Ali Bell via the Montecito Picture Company banner. Montecito’s Tom Pollock and Michael Buegg will executive produce.

DRAFT DAY continues in the tradition of Costner’s great sports themed films such as BULL DURHAM, FIELD OF DREAMS and TIN CUP. Costner won an Academy Award® for his work on DANCES WITH WOLVES and was most recently honored with a Golden Globe® for his performance in “Hatfields & McCoys.”

Reitman is the influential director and producer who changed the face of American film comedy by producing ANIMAL HOUSE and then directing MEATBALLS, STRIPES, and GHOSTBUSTERS. Reitman’s other directing credits include: TWINS, KINDERGARTEN COP, SIX DAYS SEVEN NIGHTS, DAVE, and most recently, NO STRINGS ATTACHED.

Erik Feig, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group’s President of Production, said, “DRAFT DAY is that perfect movie with a little something for everyone – adrenaline, high stakes, laughs, and ultimately a fantastic group of characters brought to screen by a master director. We are thrilled to be starting production on what we know will be an instant classic with our friends and partners at OddLot and Montecito.”

“We are thrilled to continue our collaborative relationship with Summit and Lionsgate on DRAFT DAY and excited to work on this project with Ivan, Tom and Kevin,” said Michael Nathanson and Bill Lischak, Co-Presidents of OddLot. “We look forward to starting principal photography next week during the actual NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall which gives this film a great sense of authenticity.”

“We are very proud to be producing DRAFT DAY, a great screenplay we found and championed, which then went on to be the number one script on last year’s Black List,” said Montecito co-owner Tom Pollock. “For Ivan as a director, the project is reminiscent of DAVE, one of his best films, and for Kevin, it is in the spirit of FIELD OF DREAMS.”

In DRAFT DAY, on the day of the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver (Costner) has the opportunity to save football in Cleveland when he trades for the number one pick. He must quickly decide what he’s willing to sacrifice in pursuit of perfection as the lines between his personal and professional life become blurred on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with dreams of playing in the NFL.

Feig and Meredith Milton, Summit Entertainment’s Executive Vice President of Production, will oversee the project for the studio. Linda McDonough, OddLot’s Executive Vice President of Production and Development, will oversee the project on behalf of OddLot.

NOTES TO EDITORS (Actor – Role)

Kevin Costner – “Sonny Weaver Jr.”
Jennifer Garner – “Ali”
Denis Leary – “Coach Penn”
Ellen Burstyn – “Barb Weaver”
Frank Langella – “Anthony Molina”
Chadwick Boseman – “Vontae Mack”
Terry Crews – “Earl Jennings”
Sean Combs – “Chris Crawford”
Josh Pence – “Bo Callahan”
Rosanna Arquette – “Angie” (Ex-Wife)
Timothy Simons – “Marx” (Scout)
David Ramsey – “Thompson” (Scout)
Wade Williams – “O’Reilly” (Scout)
Chi McBride- “Walt Gordon”
W. Earl Brown – “Ralph Mowry”
Brad Henke – “Tony ‘Bagel’ Bagli”
Griffin Newman – “Rick” (Intern)
Kevin Dunn – “Marvin”
Patrick St. Esprit – “Tom Michaels”
Arian Foster – “Ray Jennings”
Christopher Cousins – “Max Stone”
Pat Healy – “Jeff Carson”
Laura Steinel – “Heather”
Wallace Langham- “Pete Begler”

The film will also feature NFL players Demario Davis, James Brewer, Ramses Barden, Zoltan Mesko, and Stephen Hill, as well as NFL and ESPN on-air talent Jon Gruden, Mike Mayock, Deion Sanders, Rich Eisen, Mel Kiper and Chris Berman.

About Summit Entertainment
Summit Entertainment, a LIONSGATE® company, is a worldwide theatrical motion picture development, financing, production and distribution studio. The company handles all aspects of marketing and distribution for both its own internally developed motion pictures as well as acquired pictures. Summit also represents international sales for both its own slate and third party product.

About OddLot Entertainment
OddLot Entertainment is a Los Angeles-based film and television production company that develops, produces, finances and arranges distribution for quality, commercial properties for both the domestic and international markets.

OddLot is currently in production on ENDER’S GAME, written and directed by Gavin Hood, and starring Harrison Ford, Ben Kingsley, Viola Davis, Hailee Steinfeld , Abigail Breslin and Asa Butterfield as “Ender.”  Summit Entertainment is co-financing the film and will release it domestically November 1, 2013. OddLot also recently completed production of THE WAY, WAY BACK, a comedic drama from Academy Award®-winning writers Jim Rash and Nat Faxon (THE DESCENDANTS), which was acquired by Fox Searchlight at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.  The film stars Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Sam Rockwell, Allison Janney, Maya Rudolph, AnnaSophia Robb, Amanda Peet and Liam James. OddLot’s other credits include producing the critically-acclaimed DRIVE, RABBIT HOLE and FROM PRADA TO NADA.  Past credits for Pritzker include THE WEDDING PLANNER, GREEN STREET HOOLIGANS and MEAN CREEK.

Additionally, OddLot has a joint venture with acclaimed maverick filmmaker Robert Rodriguez. The production shingle will develop, produce and independently finance action-oriented commercial films, which will either be directed and/or produced by Rodriguez.  OddLot also has a first-look deal with writer/director Tom McCarthy, which covers all media including film and TV.

About Montecito Picture Company
Formed in 1998, The Montecito Picture Company was founded by partners Tom Pollock, who previously served as Chairman of Universal Motion Picture Group and accomplished Director/Producer Ivan Reitman. The Company has produced such films as UP IN THE AIR, NO STRINGS ATTACHED, I LOVE YOU MAN, OLD SCHOOL, DISTURBIA, and HITCHCOCK. The company has offices in Santa Barbara and Beverly Hills.

Contact:
Paul Pflug / Hans-Dieter Kopal
Principal Communications Group
(323) 658-1555
Paul@pcommgroup.com / Hans@pcommgroup.com

Seeking a 5-7 year old boy for a role in the feature film,
“HEAVEN IS FOR REAL” shooting Spring/Summer 2013

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

THE ROLE:

Colton is a Caucasian 4-5 year old with blond hair and “otherworldy” blue eyes. Possessed of an open, honest face, he’s innocent yet perceptive, with a lovely singing voice. Colton nearly loses his life after his appendix ruptures. Although terrified when he’s taken in for surgery, he emerges as a calm, comfortable, self-assured little boy who casually offers up his observations of Heaven.

If interested please email parent’s name, phone number, child’s name, child’s date of birth, and a photo of the child to: openaudition@gmail.com to be considered for the open call.

Open Call will take place in the Cleveland, Ohio area on Sunday, April 28.  Once we have received your submission email, more details will be sent to you regarding the opportunity.

Only boys between 5-7 years old will be considered.

~ ~ ~ ~

All information will be available online. Please DO NOT contact the GCFC offices regarding employment and casting opportunities. We will NOT respond to email requests pertaining to these opportunities. 

• PAID extras for Cleveland scenes filming May & June 2013
• Casting call Friday April 19th & Saturday April 20th
• 10am-3pm NO EARLY LINE-UPS PLS!
• Ages 18 & over only. If your children 9 & over are interested in being extras parents please bring
  CURRENT, casual snapshot.
• NO minors at casting call please!
• Please bring a pen for application, photos will be taken at no charge! (Business attire preferred, please be well groomed for picture!)

Metro Campus Cuyahoga Community College
Bldg. UTC/Room 229
2415 Woodland Ave. Cleveland 44115

**NO phone calls please!**

Thank you! Looking forward to seeing you all & having you be apart of filming!
~ Maryellen Aviano
Marvel Casting Coordinator

CHAGRIN DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL INCLUDED IN MOVIEMAKER’s ANNUAL
“Top 50 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee”

The Village of Chagrin Falls, Ohio is in the spotlight with the announcement of the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival in MovieMaker Magazine’s 2013 list of “Top 50 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee.” For more than 10 years, MovieMaker has compiled this annual guide for aspiring independent filmmakers looking to get their work onto a wide festival circuit while remaining as economical as possible – a process integral to the essence of independent filmmaking.

James Kaelin, Managing Editor, MovieMaker Magazine wrote: “We commend the role platforms like yours play in giving artists the most bang for their buck, encouraging a democratic and inspiring international moviemaking culture. Congratulations again on this proud achievement.”

The Chagrin Documentary Film Festival and the Chicago Film Festival are the only two Midwestern US festivals on this prestigious list. Read the entire article.

SAVE THE DATE! THE CHAGRIN DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES DATES IN OCTOBER, 2013

The fourth annual Chagrin Documentary Film Festival, a program of Fevered Dreams Productions, will present documentaries from around the globe from Wednesday October 2 through Sunday, October 6, 2013 in venues throughout the historic Chagrin Valley. The Festival submission committee is already busy viewing film submissions from around the globe. The deadline for film submission is July 1, 2013 for submission, please go to Without a Box. The Festival is a five day celebration of the spirit and passion of the documentary filmmaker. The century Village of Chagrin Falls, Ohio welcomes filmmakers with daily filmmaker panels, parties, discussion forums and an enthusiastic audience which topped 5,000 in 2012.

To become a Festival sponsor, volunteer, or learn more about the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival, visit www.chagrinfilmfest.org.

The Chagrin Documentary Film Festival is a program of Fevered Dreams Productions, a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to empowering talented filmmakers to tell their unique stories. All donations are tax deductible as provided by law.

OPEN CASTING CALL:
CLEVELAND-AREA RESIDENTS
SOUGHT AS EXTRAS FOR FEATURE FILM
“Draft Day”
Real Style is casting extras for major motion picture Draft Day

WHAT:
Extras Casting for the movie “Draft Day,” which will be filmed in the Cleveland, Ohio area.

Real Style, a leading casting and talent resource, is looking for extras of all ages and all ethnicities. The casting call is for those who want to be an extra in a movie – aspiring actors and actresses, with or without acting experience.

Extras are used throughout filming to provide authenticity to scenes and to reinforce the creative vision of the director. Extras are paid for their work on set.

WHEN:
Sunday, April 14, 2013
12:00 pm-6:00 pm

The line will be cut off at 5:00 p.m.  Those arriving prior to/or at 5:00 pm  will be accommodated.

WHERE:
Terry Macklin Event
6200 Enterprise Center
Solon OH 44139

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY:
Kathy Remski and Rose Gilpin, principals of Real Style, are available to discuss the opportunities for Cleveland residents to be in this Hollywood production.

Real Style works with national production companies to cast extras and talent for numerous movie and television and commercial  productions such as Detroit 187, Alex Cross, Conviction, Whip It, HUNG

REGISTRATION:
Registrants may have to wait and can expect to have two photographs taken by a professional photographer and fill out paperwork, for his or her profile.

Castings are held in order for Real Style to meet and photograph individuals interested in becoming an extra in the movies.   There is no charge to be considered for the opportunity to be in Draft Day.

For those interested in all future Real Style opportunities, the option to become a permanent member of the Real Style database will be available to you at the casting. (This option has a one time only $15 fee)

For more information and to register online, please visit www.realstyleonline.com

SPECIFIC TYPES:
In addition to everday people, extras are needed who can be football fans, football players, coaching staff, team owner types.

• Caucasian male stand in who is 6’1″, 190 pounds
• A stand in takes the place of an actor while shots are being blocked
• Caucasian female stand in who is  5’8, 110 pounds, long brown hair

Please DO NOT contact the GCFC offices regarding employment and casting opportunities.

Please NO phone calls, casting specific roles described below only.

Please NO extras casting.  EXTRAS casting will be held April 19th & 20th, different location & times.  All details are currently on Greater Cleveland Film Commission website & Greater Cleveland Film Commission Facebook page.

Please read carefully & bring current head shot w/ resume.

• 2:30pm – MILITARY SERGEANT
  Male African American age range late 30′s-40′s
  Prefer current &/or extensive military experience

• 3pm – MILITARY POLICE OFFICER
  Male any ethnicity age range 28-40 yrs.
  Experienced military or law enforcement

• 3:30pm – THIN GUY
  Male Caucasian age range 18-22 yrs. height 5’7″-5’9″ 34-38 chest
  VERY, VERY lean frame

SPEAKING ROLE AUDITION LOCATION:  ***NEW LOCATION***

Carnegie West Branch Library Meeting Room
1900 Fulton Road
Cleveland, OH 44113
(near Westside Market & St. Patrick’s Cathedral)

PLEASE NOTE: Casting for these 3 specific roles ONLY!  Please DO NOT ATTEND otherwise.
This is NOT an open casting call for extras.  We MUST have respect for the Library!

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The Feature Film, Draft Day, is Now Accepting Crew Resumes

Please submit CREW ONLY resumes to:
draftdayresumes@gmail.com