The East Lansing Film Festival - ELFF

Moonlight Film Festival

This article was posted on Wed, Jul 19 2006

The City of East Lansing MOONLIGHT FILM FESTIVAL presents

DUMA
Directed by Carroll Ballard

(at Valley Court behind Beaner’s)
Don’t miss the sleeper of the year! DUMA is a beautiful, touching, film about a boy who tries to return his friend, a cheetah, back to the wild. He travels through the wilds of South Africa and encounters many adventures along the way. This gorgeous film is directed by Carroll Ballard who has made other magnificent films such as THE BLACK STALLION, FLY AWAY HOME and NEVER CRY WOLF.

The whole family will love this authentic film that treats the audience with respect and intelligence. Not a drop of Disney dumbing down anywhere.  The film is rated PG and is 100 minutes long. This film is sponsored by the East Lansing Children’s Film Festival.

Be sure to bring a blankets, lawn chairs, bug spray and anything else to make the outdoor experience fun.

Open Casting Call for this weekend

This article was posted on Fri, Jul 14 2006

Open sag casting call for feature film “Ocean of Pearls”

Ocean of Pearls, LLC is proud to announce an OPEN SAG CASTING CALL on JULY 15th & 16th 2006 for the following featured roles in the FEATURE FILM “OCEAN OF PEARLS”. 15th & 16th 2006 for the following featured roles in the FEATURE FILM “OCEAN OF PEARLS”. “OCEAN OF PEARLS"is set to begin principal 35mm photography on August 28th 2006 and wrap on September 23rd 2006."OCEAN OF PEARLS” is a SAG shoot. Auditions will begin promptly at 6pm on July 15th and 9am on July 16th; we will begin taking headshots & resumes 45 minutes before then. Please do not call or email if you CANNOT attend the casting call, you will NOT be considered for a role unless you audition.

“OCEAN OF PEARLS” tells the story of Amrit Singh, a Sikh, who must choose between his culture and fitting in at his hospital while battling medical insurance red tape to get a liver transplant for a women who needs it. Set to be shot on location in Detroit, Michigan and surrounding suburbs in the fall of 2006, “OCEAN OF PEARLS” is currently in preproduction.

CASTING AT: CASTING DATES:
TROY HILTON JULY 15th: Sign in at 5:15PM

5500 Crooks Road 1st Audition at 6 PM Troy MI 48098 JULY 16
st Audition at 6 PMTroy MI 48098 JULY 16th: Sign in at 8:15AM

(248) 879-2100 1st Audition at 9 AM
st Audition at 9 AM

FEATURED ROLES FOR “OCEAN OF PEARLS”:

RYAN, MALE, 20 - 30’S MODERATOR,
MALE, 50’SCaucasian, All American, Senator’s Son. Caucasian.
ANNA, FEMALE, 60’S
MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK, FEMALE, 50’SAlbanian or Eastern European. Caucasian. Preferably to speak Albanian or Croatian.
NURSE, FEMALE, 20 - 30’S
SHULTZ, MALE, 60’S African American.
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR, MALE, 50’S Caucasian.
MARIA, FEMALE, 20 - 30’S Caucasian.Albanian or Eastern European.Preferably to speak Albanian or Croatian.
BORDER GUARD, MALE, 30’S African American.
BORDER GUARD, MALE, 30’S African American.ANESTHESIOLOGIST, MALE, 30’S Middle Eastern decent.
SOCIAL WORKER, FEMALE, 20- 30’S Asian American.CRNA, FEMALE, 20
SOCIAL WORKER, FEMALE, 20- 30’S Asian American.CRNA, FEMALE, 20’S - 30’S Caucasian.
ADMINISTRATOR, MALE, 50’S Caucasian.DAUGHTER, FEMALE, 20
ADMINISTRATOR, MALE, 50’S Caucasian.DAUGHTER, FEMALE, 20’S Albanian or Eastern European. SCRUB NURSE, FEMALE, 20 - 30’S African American.
MARY’S SON, MALE, 17-18 Caucasian
SECURITY OFFICER, MALE, 30’S Caucasian.
TWO NURSES, FEMALE, 30-40’S Prefer to speak a foreign language (Hispanic, Greek, etc.)
BOUNCER, MALE, 20’S African American. Needs to be muscular build.

Casting call today

This article was posted on Sun, Jul 09 2006

The Michigan Filmmakers Forum is holding auditions for the comedy, “Rules of the Game.”

The Michigan Filmmakers Forum is holding auditions for the comedy, “Rules of the Game,” (males and females 18 to 30) Sunday, July 9th from 4pm - 7pm at the Dancing Crane Gallery, 2312 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, 48912.  Please bring a resume if available.  It will be filmed in Lansing and E. Lansing mostly on the weekends.  If you have any questions or would like to request the script please email or .  Scenes will be provided and you can bring your own scene if you want.  We need to be out of the Gallery by 7pm.  (517-202-2916)

The Five main characters we are looking to cast include:

Steve - Sidekick to main character (Caesar or “C"), solid #2 man in the movie. Looks up to and has learned a lot from C (who is the quintessential alpha male). Is endearing, confident and cool; however, was likely somewhat of a cool geek in high school and came into his own under the guidance of C.  He wouldn’t be part of the cool crowd if the main character hadn’t taken him under his wing, but has the personality to fit in nevertheless.  Has more sensitivity than the lead character, but tries to hide it. 

Wendell - Overweight, socially awkward student in class. Very na�ve and sheltered.  Kind of guy who came from a small town and has never been to a party.  Bad with women because he has had zero experience. Obsessed with the “Back to the Future” movies.  Very likable because he is so innocent. 

Brian - Obnoxious student in the class, but likable do to his authenticity. Always says what’s on his mind�not because he’s trying to be a jerk it’s just what he does.  Often acts the part of the Village Idiot. Is very forward with women, who always reject his advances. A slovenly drunk to boot.

Darren - Likely African-American. Biggest nerd of the group.  Lives in his parents’ basement. Passes out after one drink.  Always carries a laptop. 

Waitress - Cool, laid back, artistic personality.  A slightly sarcastic and quick wit. 

* THE ETHNICITY AND RACE OF THESE CHARACTERS ARE NOT SET IN STONE: THEY CAN BE FROM ANY BACKGROUND

Other Characters: 
8 male speaking roles
Roger Lane Glumm

1000 S. Holmes Street
Lansing, MI 48912-1924
(517) 485-3609