Opportunities foR PHOTOGRAPHERS:

5/01/09
International Photo Competition

A call to youth photographers!

Adobe Youth Voices (AYV), a global youth media initiative, and the nonproft What Kids Kids Can Do, Inc. are delighted to announce our first-ever international photo competition.
When written in Chinese or Japanese, the word "crisis" is composed of two characters--one represents crisis or danger, and the other represents hope or opportunity. We have taken this as inspiration for our groundbreaking competition. “Crisis and Hope” offers an exciting opportunity for youth around the world to express themselves through photographs--and make their voices heard--on both what is challenging and what gives hope in today’s difficult world.
Winning photographs will be showcased online, in a traveling exhibit, and in a book. The contest is open to all young people--anywhere in the world--between the ages of 12 and 19.
The deadline for submissions is July 31, 2009. Winners--as many as 30--will be announced by August 31, 2009.
Join us! And please help us spread the word by forwarding this message to friends, colleagues, networks, and organizations that would find it of interest.

To learn more about the competition and submission guidelines, visit http://www.wkcd.org/AYV_Photo_Competition/index.html

Questions? Please write us at info@whatkidscando.org

Click here for AYC International Photo Competition website.

Opportunities for Actors and Dancers:

1/20/10
CASTING FABULOUS, OUTRAGEOUS AND FUNNY FAMILIES FOR A NEW DOCUSERIES, “MY FAMILY” Major cable network is searching for a large, extended and multi-generational family to be the stars of their own comedy reality show. We’re looking for funny families that REDEFINE THE TRADITIONAL and BREAK THE MOLD of your typical ho-hum American household. This show will document their lives and explore the family’s complexity while witnessing the craziness, chaos and love that makes their family special. • At your annual Thanksgiving dinner, do you look around and think your family should have a reality show because no one would believe it otherwise? • Do you find yourself having to explain your family dynamic to those unfamiliar with how things work in your non-traditional household? • Do your siblings, parents, in-laws or hired help bring a new element that pushes the envelope? Maybe someone is in a May/Dec relationship or has taken on responsibilities or roles that might deviate from the norm? Perhaps one of them is gay or was adopted from a far-flung exotic locale? Is there someone of a different race or ethnicity that’s mixing things up in your previously homogenous family? If your family puts the FUN in dysFUNctional, then this is the show for you!!! Tell us about you and your family. The good, the bad and the ugly.
Please include: All Family Names, ages and occupations. A brief bio about your immediate and extended family. Include a family photo(s). Contact Phone numbers for the main contact in each family. *This is a feel good show where at the end of the day LOVE CONQUERS ALL. * All family members involved must live in close proximity to one another. *Characters welcome. E-mail ALL info to MyFamily@iconiccasting.com ATTN: CHARISSE HURRY! DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 1ST, 2010!

01/13/10
Casting Call - Lead role in new Coen Brother's feature film

A casting search for the LEAD role in the new Coen Brothers feature film, True Grit, produced by Paramount Pictures. We are seeking a 12-16 year-old girl for the LEAD role of Mattie Ross. We are looking for a girl who’s tough, strong and tells it like it is. A natural and fierce actress. Description: 14 year-old Mattie is a simple, tough as nails young woman in post-Civil War Arkansas. Her steely nerves and straightforward manner are a shocking contrast to the way women behaved in the early century. She's possessed of true grit and plenty of determination. Enough so, that she insists on going with 2 marshals to hunt down the killer of her father.
We are auditioning people here in NYC over the next 2 weeks. People can also tape themselves (which I can explain in further detail).

contact: Megan Larche, C.S.A www.meganlarchecasting.com

Opportunities for Filmmakers:

01/04/10
Epiphany Children's Film Festival
Submission deadline: January 15, 2010
Festival: February 26, 2010

We will be holding a Children's Film Festival in New York City in February and are currently accepting submissions of short films. We are looking for films from professional filmmakers as well as students which are G-rated, child-appropriate and under 10 minutes. There will be cash awards as well as exposure. Please visit our website www.epiphanychildrensfilmfestival.com for more information and a downloadable application form.

All genres will be considered: animation, documentary, original music video, live action, etc. Our submission deadline is January 15 and the Festival is on February 26, 2010 but we’re hoping to get early submissions so that we can be sure of a great event. Please feel free to forward this information to anyone you think might might be interested in submitting a film. Thank you for your time and consideration. Please contact me at epiphanyfamilyassociation@yahoo.com if you have any questions.