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Casting Shadows – A Short Dark Comedy Video about extras casting

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 06:14:29 +0000

Meet Miles Goldwin, a despicable casting director in Hollywood who spends his days sexually harassing actresses by plying his professional leverage for sexual gratification and racketeering union actor positions for cash gift cards.

But Miles is about to get something he will never forget from Special Agent in Charge, Glenn Jenkins of the FBI who has had enough of the type of Miles. But can the Feds take this sleazeball down before the lecherous Miles get’s his claws into the beautiful young Shannon, a hopeful southern actress who is willing to do whatever it takes to become a “Real” actress.
Casting Shadows is a video short from RuffHouse Studios.

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Uv7-r-tLeg

Strictly Background Documentary featured on The Hollywood Reporter

admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:49:43 +0000

The documentary about background acting known as “Strictly Background” was featured in this episode of the Hollywood Reporter in 2007. The movie follows the lives of ten background actors in their attempts to make a living in their chosen profession.

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giUtiFrTmek

Special segment on the film which includes interviews with cast member Tafan Nieves and Producer/Director Jason Connell (October 25th, 2007).

Extras with Ricky Cervais is a hilarious show about Background Actors

admin — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:15:32 +0000

Extras with Ricky Cervais is a hilarious British Television Series about a Background Actor and his attempts to come up through the ranks in the Movie Industry.

httpvp://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=09E430A609FEC03C

A goofey background actor ruins the TV Show

admin — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:23:53 +0000

In this funny sketch comedy, a background actor can’t seem to get it right when it comes to understanding the nature of his job.

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdSyMWr0Gnc

A casting director 'splains about SAG for background Actors

admin — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:07:02 +0000

It is the quintessential conversation starter of the background artist. Are you SAG? But what the heck does it mean? Ryan, a real casting director for background actors in Los Angeles explains it to us.

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arrp9owBGS4

After being asked several times, I explain once and for all HOW to obtain the three SAG vouchers needed to get into the actors union (Screen Actors Guild).

A real background casting director gives some spirited advice to actors

admin — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 18:47:57 +0000

It can be a huge benefit to hear the other side of the story. In this video, Ryan, areal casting director rants about the sometimes needless frustrations that can arise in an already potentially frustrating career.

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlO61XXyo68

“Very Small Business” is my first attempt on a short/rant at once. My real-life job is casting background (i.e. extras) on movies and there are some things that tick me off. By complaining about it, I hope that others who want to get their start in movies don’t do the same thing. Much.