SFist: Beating a Dead Pony: Open Casting Call for Milk

tki

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:57:05 -0800

FYI: Casting for extra works usually happens on short notice -- maybe a few days before the shoot. If you haven't heard from anyone involved in the casting process yet, that's not unusual for extra work. Principle work is hard to find/ hard to get. If you're not a SAG member, chances are slim. You will probably be selected to do extra work, if its available. Here are some tips on getting work for this film: 1. Keep your cell phone 'on',in anticipation of a call from production. (But NOT on the set.) 2. If they call, you must reply immediately, and commit yourself to work. DON'T say 'Oh, I'll get back to you on this, I need to check my calendar.' 3. If you do work, you must be willing to take directions, act professionally, show up 'on time', and recognize that you're a 'background' actor. This means: no diva behavior, no special demands with the production people, no complaining, and, most important, don't walk away from the set without getting permission from a PA (production assistant). I've witnessed excruciating screaming matches when they're about to shoot, but an 'extra' is missing from the shot. Don't do this to yourself. 4. Remember where you're positioned during the shooting, as 'take after take' is not uncommon and continuity is important. 4. Leave the principle actors alone. If you're hired as background, you're 'low on the totem pole'. 5. Hope this helps!

sangfroid826

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:40:29 -0800

Troy Donahue was straight? You learn something new every day.

sfmike

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:38:02 -0800

Troy Donahue was hetero, actually (he was a charming neighbor of mine for a couple of years), but his movie star name definitely sounds closeted. And forget the bushy hair. Just wear a plaid, cotton flannel shirt and some facial hair and you can play me and all the other Castro clones from the 1970s.

sangfroid826

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:07:19 -0800

I gotta say though--your name does sound like a closeted 50's movie star; Troy Donahue, Tab Hunter, Rock Hudson, Brock Keeling. See? Totally fits.

daithi

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:54:27 -0800

How long was the wait last time?

Brock Keeling

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:54:20 -0800

oh. ouch. wow. that stings a bit. well, i'm still totally going. (dude, that was burn.)

vegocentric

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:51:52 -0800

The voice mail says if you attended the first open call, you shouldn't go to this one, fyi.

sangfroid826

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:35:40 -0800

Bushy chest hair? I am so in.