CASTING CALL

Affinity Credit Union TV Commercial 

 

Project:  TV Commercial

Client:  Affinity Credit Union

Producer:  Casey Twenter

Casting Director:  Chris Freihofer, CSA

Casting Associate:  Sarah Clark

Non-union

Usage:  2-year buyout, NJ and NY only (includes NYC)

Audition Date:  Monday, 8/27

Audition Location:  Norman, OK

Callbacks:  None

Shoot Dates:  September 5-6 (all talent shoots one day)

Shoot Location:  Oklahoma City, OK

Rate:  $600 each, plus 15% agency fee

 

BREAKDOWN:

 

[MOM]  Woman, 30s-40s.  Caucasian.  Friendly, quirky and nice.

 

[DAUGHTER]  Caucasian tween.

 

[MITCH] All ethnicities.  40s.  Construction worker.

 

[EMPLOYEES]  Male, all ethnicities, 30s-40s.  Clean, commercial looks.  These are employees of Affinity Credit Union and are very professional and helpful.

 

 

TO SUBMIT FOR THIS PROJECT:

Please read the submission instructions very carefully.  Failure to follow the instructions will likely result in your submission being lost, mis-filed or accidentally deleted.

 

If you have a talent agent, please notify your agent of your interest in this project.  If you do not have an agent:

 

-Email a recent photo or headshot plus all contact information to the casting office.

-YOU MUST INCLUDE EMAIL ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER AND MAILING ADDRESS!

-Attach the photo(s) to the email.  DO NOT send links to websites.

-Place the words AFFINITY CASTING as the Subject Heading of your email.  No other subject headings please.

- SEND ALL PICTURES AND INFO IN ONE EMAIL.  DO NOT SEND MULTIPLE EMAILS.

-Send the email to Submissions@FreihoferCasting.com 

-If you are selected to audition for this project, you will be notified by email from the casting office.  Check your email and spam file regularly and allow the above email address in your address book.

-Submissions must be received by 5:00 pm, Thursday, August  August 23.

 

NO PHONE CALLS.

 

 

 

Factory Classes Begin Next Week 

for Adults & Young Performers

 

The Actor Factory's Fall session of classes begins next week for Adults and Young Performers.  Two classes are sold out and on a waiting list, but several more classes have space available for actors aged 4-80.

 

Adult classes in Improvisation, Voice-Over and Advanced Camera Technique are still available for adults.  Young Performers and new classes for Tony Performers are available in Acting for Camera and Acting & Character Study.

 

For a detailed list of all classes available, visit www.TheActorFactory.com.  To see the current enrollment status of all classes, see the bottom of this email.

 

 

 

 

Appointments Avail Tomorrow 

with L.A. Headshot Photographer

 

Los Angeles headshot photographer Jeffrey Nicholson has slots available on Thursday of this week for his next trip to The Actor Factory.  Wednesday's appointments are sold out, according to his studio manager.

 

Actors, models, musicians, speakers, singers comedians and more!  Now is your chance to update or finally get the headshot you need so you can compete professionally.

  

Nicholson is regarded as the photographer that completely changed the way headshots look in Oklahoma when he began making periodic trips to our state over a decade ago.  Still unparalleled in how he captures individual personality and sees light for both commercial and film looks, Nicholson's work stands out on the casting websites.

  

"When we are looking at submissions 10 across and 20 down per page, you can immediately separate the professional actors from the amateurs just by the level of headshot they are using," said Casting Director Chris Freihofer.  "A headshot is often what separates actors from getting a second look or falling victim to the delete key."

  

Nicholson reduces his rate in half when he travels outside of Los Angeles, and hundreds of Oklahomans have taken advantage of his services, either launching their career or taking it to the next level.

  

YOUNG PERFORMERS:  Industry professionals recommend a new headshot every year for actors under the age of 12, and Nicholson knows that can be very expensive, especially outside of Hollywood where opportunity does not present itself every single day.  That is why he has an even better discount for his Young Performer package.  Check out those rates on the link.

  

OLDER THAN 12?   Industry pros recommend a headshot at least every two years for actors aged 13-21.  Actors over 21 can go will need a new headshot at least every three years or if their look has dramatically changed.  Have you lost or gained a lot of weight?  Have you changed your hair color or drastically changed its length?  Do you not look like the image on the page?  Time for a new headshot.

  

All headshot appointments come with a  professional hair and makeup stylist, A DVD of all images, and free retouching on one image.

  

For more information on Nicholson's packages and services, click HERE.

 

Adult Voice-Over Technique Class Begins September 9 

 

After a very successful trial summer session, The Actor Factory recently announced its newest class for adults, Voice-Over Technique, beginning its 8-week session Sunday night, September 9. Taught by Jeff Nokes, voice-artist and owner/engineer at Aspen Digital, this class helps beginning and intermediate actors with the idea of working as a voice-over performer.

 

The class was originally scheduled to begin August 26, but was postponed due to Labor Day weekend the following Sunday.

 

Nokes teaches actors to think in terms of the sound of their voice and their voice only.  He deals with voice prep, studio and microphone skills, script analysis for commercials, animation and narration, and creating a demo.  He also instructs important ways to market yourself as a voice actor.

 

Following his sold-out session this summer, The Factory received amazing praise on Nokes and his class.

 

"I've been in radio for 13 years and I thought I knew how to voice a commercial.  Boy was I wrong," said Janet of KJ103 radio. "Jeff was so positive with critiques.   "He really knows how to guide people to be better."

 

Robert Burch of OETA-TV said he would "definitely" recommend this class to friends.  The only thing he would suggest?  "Make it longer.  I'm really going to miss my Tuesday nights (the night the class was offered this summer)."

 

The class will be offered for 8 weeks from 6:00-8:00 pm for ages 16 and up.  Cost for the session is $250.  There are currently five available spots in the class.

 

For more information on this class or to sign up by phone, call The Factory at 405.701.1673.  To enroll online, click the icon on the right.

 

 

 

 

 

FACTORY APPLAUSE

Celebrating On-Camera Achievements of Actor Factory Students & Instructors

  

 

BROOKS RYAN

Congrats to Factory student Brooks Ryan for booking a principal role in the Chesapeake Energy print campaign, filming tomorrow.  He also worked this week as an extra on the treadmill in the upcoming Dick's Sporting Goods commercial.  Brooks has taken several classes and workshops at The Factory, including Acting for the Camera, Advanced Camera Technique and Audition for Television.  He is currently enrolled in Level 4 Improv and part of Factory Improv that will soon be performing in various venues.  He is repped by the Switzer Talent Agency.

 

 

 

 

Congrats go out to new Factory student Joie-Sherman Johnson for booking a principal role in the Chesapeake Energy print campaign, filming tomorrow.  She will appear as the female customer in the spots.  After spending a few years in Washington D.C. performing with her husband in the country-rock duo North Meets South, they have relocated back to Oklahoma and perform locally and regionally.  This summer she took The Factory's Voice-Over Technique class with Jeff Nokes.  She is repped by the Switzer Talent Agency.

 

 

 

Do you have a principal on-camera role worthy of applause?  Have you taken classes or workshops from The Actor Factory that helped you along your way?  Send us an email and tell us about it.  Make sure you include your headshot and your representation, if you have it.  And let us know the classes you took!  Send it to Applause by emailing Chris@ActorFactory.net . 

 

 

 

Tiny Performer Audition for Camera Classes Push Start Date 2 Weeks

 

Casting Associate Sarah Clark

Due to Freihofer Casting's Open Call in Bartlesville this Sunday, the Tiny Performer Audition for Camera classes will be postponed two weeks and will begin on September 9.

 

The classes, set for ages 4-7, were to begin this Sunday, August 26, but must be postponed since the instructor, Freihofer Casting Associate Sarah Clark, will be out of town for the open call for the feature film AUGUST:  OSAGE COUNTY.

 

The class will teach youngsters the basics of auditioning for film, television and commercials with lessons and exercises each week in improv, script management, interviewing and more.

 

For more info on the class, click HERE.

 

 

Freihofer Reprises his role on BREAKING BAD Sunday Night

 

Actor Factory Director and Founder Chris Freihofer returns to the series BREAKING BAD this Sunday night.  Freihofer reprises his role of Dan Wachsberger in the next two episodes of the current season.

 

Freihofer appears in three of the first eight episodes of the season before the multiple Emmy-nominated series went on hiatus in late June.  His first episode aired July 26, establishing Dan as an attorney used by character Mike Ehrmantraut.

 

"The entire cast and crew of BREAKING BAD is an absolute delight," Freihofer said.  "The three directors I've worked with, all producers I met, all crew members, cast members, just everyone has been so nice and warm.  They really make everyone feel like family.  It's not only a great honor to be a small part of the show, but it's also just pure joy."

 

Production resumes later this year for the final eight episodes of the series.  Freihofer has no idea if he will return to the show.

 

"I didn't know I was going to do more than the first episode.  When they called me back for episodes 7 and 8 I couldn't believe it.  It was so much fun the first time and I was so sad to leave.  So imagine how thrilled I was when I got to go back."

 

The series films in Albuquerque, NM.

 

BREAKING BAD has 13 Emmy nominations this season, including its third nomination for Outstanding Drama Series, and Bryan Cranston's fourth straight nomination for Outstanding Actor.  The show airs Sunday nights at 9 pm Central on AMC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do I owe my agent on my residuals too, or just when I book the job?  - Bryan T., Grapevine, TX

 

Yes, you owe your agent 10% of the residuals you receive for film, television and commercials.  The payroll company will not send commission to your agent, so you are responsible for it.  Just keep in mind that when a residual check comes for a project, or if you receive payment for ADR work or any re-shoots, etc., you should fire off a check equal to the amount of 10% of the gross amount, before any deductions.  This commission is to be paid to the agent that got you the original booking.  If you have changed agent since that job, you need to send a check to the original agent.

 

I have a question.  Do I have to be in the union to be an extra in the movie?  - Tanner B., Sapulpa, OK

 

The Foreman presumes the film you are referring to is AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY.  No, you do not need to be in the union (SAG-AFTRA) to be in any film we work on.  The union has no jurisdiction over extras in Oklahoma.  Likewise, if you are already in the union, you can cr

 

 

If you have a question about the industry, send an email to ASK THE FOREMAN at Chris@ActorFactory.net.  Please include your name and city and state of residence.   Chris Freihofer is an actor and Casting Director.  He has appeared in feature films and network television.  He has also cast film, television and national commercials.  He is a member of SAG-AFTRA and the Casting Society of America.

 

 

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