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*** RUSH to set in Sherman Oaks by 5-5:30pm ***
***NON UNION SUBMISSIONS ONLY***
!! Must be registered with Central Casting !!
Lavender is taking Non Union submissions for a RUSH TODAY 9/29 who can be in Sherman Oaks by 5-5:30pm.
Rate: $156/8
Looking for white appearing Men ages 35-55 and willing to be clean shaven to portray a man from the 70s.
Men Sizes: 5'8"-6'1", 165-215lbs
If this is you, please email with your full name, phone number in 000-000-0000 format, current selfie/photo, to:
LavenderRsubmissions@centralcasting.com
Subject line: 70s RUSH
Must be registered with Central Casting
Non-Union Submissions Only
Possible workday Tuesday 10/10 or Wednesday 10/11 in Altadena at $150/8
Hayley is looking for a female to work as a photo double for a music video.
Looking for a woman who can portray caucasian and who has a similar hairstyle as pictured. Production can curl hair on set. Looking for a brighter blonde hair color than pictured.
If this describes you, please submit two photos (one to show the front of your hair style and one photo that shows the back of your hair). Email me at hayleybsubmissions@centralcasting.com, place the word PHOTO DOUBLE RACHEL in the subject line.
Thank you!
***UNION + NON-UNION SUBMISSONS***
Must be registered with Central Casting.
Kainoa M is taking submissions for a production seeking women with completely shaved heads who appear 5'6" to 5'10" in height, are comfortable with prosthetics and alien makeup, and are without latex allergies to portray an alien.
Rates for this role are:
$250 / 8 Work Day
$62.50 Fitting
Below are the POSSIBLE Work days. Scheduled to fit and work in SANTA CLARITA
Friday, 6/16 - Fitting
Tuesday, 6/20 - Work Day
If this is you, please submit your name, phone number (XXX-XXX-XXXX format), and a current selfie to:
kainoamsubmissions@centralcasting.com
Subject Line: Alien with Shaved Head
***UNION SUBMISSIONS ONLY***
Must be registered with Central Casting!!!
David is taking submissions for a period piece feature seeking background who can portray the Makeup Artist Dick Smith - Male in his Mid-Late 40s, Brown hair medium length, glasses if you have/wear them. Production will provide if you do not. You must bring your own wardrobe preferably early 1970s, and must be ok to be clean shaven for this role.
Union
Date: Friday - 06/16
Rate: $197/8
Location: Los Angeles/North Hollywood/Sun Valley Area
If this is you, please email with your full name, your phone number in 000-000-0000 format, with a recent photo of yourself in your best early 1970s outfit and interpretation of this look to:
Subject Line: SMITH
DavidVSubmissions@centralcasting.com
***YOU MUST UPLOAD YOUR LOOK TO YOUR CENTRAL CASTING PROFILE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE**
www.centralcasting.com/what-know-about-1970s-fashion/?location=losangeles
***UNION SUBMISSIONS ONLY***
Must be registered with Central Casting!!!
David is taking submissions for a period piece feature seeking background who can portray FILM CREW from the early 1970s! Looking for men and women ages 24-45 who own 70s clothes that would look appropriate for a film crew in the 1970s.
Women: Natural makeup, washes of color, blush and lips revert to corals or pinks, nothing too bright or modern. Eye makeup should be natural, thin liner top and bottom, mascara but NO fake lashes of any kind, this includes lash extensions.
Men: willing to be clean shaven the morning of work, if you have a mustache leave it for production to see, and if you have longer sideburns, do not shave and they can check them out as well.
Before you submit check out this important info from Central Casting - What to Know About 1970s Fashion www.centralcasting.com/what-know-about-1970s-fashion/?location=losangeles&fbclid=IwAR2uIBRvHg_r4O...
Dates: Possible Work: Friday 6/16
Location: Los Angeles/North Hollywood/Sun Valley Area
Rates: Union $187/8
If this is you, please email with your full name, your phone number in 000-000-0000 format, with a recent photo of yourself in your best early 1970s wardrobe to:
GregRsubmissions@centralcasting.com
Subject Line: 70s FILM CREW
***YOU MUST UPLOAD YOUR LOOK TO YOUR CENTRAL CASTING PROFILE TO BE CONSIDERED***
What to Know About 1970s Fashion - Central Casting
www.centralcasting.com
Central Casting books background for productions set in a variety of time periods. Here are some basics on 1970s fashion so you can create greats looks.
***UNION SUBMISSIONS ONLY***
Must be registered with Central Casting!!!
What's crackin' Central Casting?! David is taking submissions for a period piece feature seeking background who can portray Airplane Passengers from the early 1970s! Far out! We're not looking for any jive turkeys either, so mind your potatoes and let me give you the lowdown on the threads we're looking for. Do me a solid, get stoked and make sure you're showcasing your best early 1970s Professional/Business attire look. NO PARTY ATTIRE!
And for the Women: Natural makeup, washes of color, blush and lips revert to corals or pinks, nothing too bright or modern. Eye makeup should be natural, thin liner top and bottom, mascara but NO fake lashes of any kind, this includes lash extensions.
And Men: willing to be clean shaven the morning of work, if you have a mustache leave it for production to see, and if you have longer sideburns, do not shave and they can check them out as well.
Can you dig it?
Before you submit check out this important info from Central Casting - What to Know About 1970s Fashion www.centralcasting.com/what-know-about-1970s-fashion/?location=losangeles
Dates: Possible Work: Most needed Friday 6/16 only and some needed only on Saturday 6/17 (YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR BOTH DATES, WE WILL INFORM YOU OF WHICH DATE YOU WILL BE SCHEDULED TO WORK)
Location: Los Angeles/North Hollywood/Sun Valley Area
Rates: Union $187/8
If this is you, please email with your full name, your phone number in 000-000-0000 format, with a recent photo of yourself in your best early 1970s Professional/Business Attire look to:
GregRsubmissions@centralcasting.com
Subject Line: FAR OUT
***YOU MUST UPLOAD YOUR LOOK TO YOUR CENTRAL CASTING PROFILE TO BE CONSIDERED***
Right on, go bananas, to the max!
Central Casting books background for productions set in a variety of time periods. Here are some basics on 1970s fashion so you can create greats looks:
www.centralcasting.com/what-know-about-1970s-fashion/?location=losangeles
***NON-UNION ONLY SUBMISSIONS***
Must be registered with Central Casting!!!!!
Must be registered with Central Casting
Non-Union Submissions Only
Possible workday Saturday 6/10 in LA area.
Hayley is looking for men with British accents to portray security guards.
Please email me at hbeck@centralcasting.com, place the word BRITISH in the subject line. Include your name, phone number, and photo, and please confirm you have an authentic British accent.
Thank you!
***SUBMISSIONS CLOSED***
Must be registered with Central Casting!!!
Sierra is taking submissions for a show seeking men and women with THEIR OWN BALLET SHOES! YOU MUST HAVE YOUR OWN PAIR OF BALLET SHOES! POINTE SHOES PREFERRED FOR WOMEN!
DO NOT SUBMIT WITHOUT A PAIR OF BALLET SHOES.
DATES:
Possible Work: Tuesday, June 13th
Location: Santa Clarita Area
RATES:
Union: $197/8 Work Day
If this is you, please email with your full name, your phone number in 000-000-0000 format, and a recent photo of yourself with your BALLET SHOES to:
SierraPsubmissions@centralcasting.com
Subject Line: BALLET
Must be registered with Central Casting.
Shoots on Tuesday June 6th in Culver City.
Union & Non Union submissions for photo double - including hands.
Kristan is looking for a person to portray female, age 35 to 55, height 5'7 to 5'8, size 2-4 dress and size 6 ring finger. Weight around 115 lbs. See photos below for hand match - you must be willing to have us manicure your nails. You must have dark hair past your shoulders and very pale complexion.
Please send a current selfie and a photo of both hands (you can take them separately) to: KristanBSubmissions@centralcasting.com Sub line: HAND
***UNION SUBMISSONS ONLY***
Must be registered with Central Casting.
Greg R is taking Union submissions for a production seeking MEN ages 30-55 to portray police officers. MUST have professional experience as a police officer.
Note: This is a prison scene where some nudity and an invasive search is being implied. Must be comfortable being around nude people. You will NOT be one of the nude individuals. Must be clean shaven or willing to shave.
Possible Work Date: Friday 5/26 in Burbank
Rate: $187/8
If this is you, please submit your name, phone number (XXX-XXX-XXXX format), your experience in law enforcement, and a current selfie to:
GregRsubmissions@centralcasting.com
Subject Line: REAL COP
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