SHADOWORKS ENTERTAINMENT® - Casting Calls & Model Search



"SURVIVE" CASTING CALL TUCSON, ARIZONA - Shadoworks Entertainment® (www.shadoworksentertainment.com) announces a public casting call for the upcoming horror thriller "SURVIVE." This High Definition production is set to begin shooting in JUNE, 2008 in and around Southern Arizona. CASTING SHEET: (Updated 4/28/08) KATHY - (Female 18-35) Attractive single mother, addicted prostitute. Prospective actresses should have an outgoing personality and positive attitude. They should be between the ages of 18 and 35 and in reasonably good to great shape. Actress must have the range to play a strong, healthy, good looking young womanand shift to playing a broken, trashy, prostitute and junkie. This roll will require full body make-up. Please Note: (REQUIRES FULL NUDITY - NO EXCEPTIONS) SHERIFF GERARD - Small Town Sheriff, a wise lawman. Think Tommy Lee Jones in "No Country For Old Men" style. He could easily shift gears from your best friend to worst enemy...more of a thinker than a fighter. KELLY JAMESON - (Female: 18-35) Pretty On-Air reporter type, must have good presentation and appearance. She is a television journalist... not tabloid trash. SOCIAL WORKER - (Female: 25-65) Serious, yet friendly. A woman who truly cares about the welfare of children and good family structure. STACY - (Female: 18-25) A high school cheerleader and a small but important key role will require some body make-up. (REQUIRES PARTIAL NUDITY) JAMES LEE ALLEN - The bad man. A truly unsettling vocal delivery a must. TWO YOUNG GIRLS (Female: 13-18) Two young precocious, slightly provocative teenage girls, featured extras. JAMIE - (Female: 5-10) The innocent, pretty, young daughter of Kathy. MELISSA - (Female: 18-35) An attractive young suburban house wife. JANET - (Female: 35-65) Witness to key events. FEATURED VICTIMS - (Female: 18-35) Prospective talent should have an outgoing personality and positive attitude. They should be between the ages of 18 and 35 and in reasonably good to great shape. They will appear in a series of short but powerful moments showing past victims, fleeting glimpses... (NOTE: Some will require partial nudity, most will be nothing worse than a bikini) ABOUT THE FILM:* Truth is far more terrifying than fiction..."SURVIVE" is an independent short film inspired by state police records and FBI case files documenting the harrowing ordeal of a kidnapped prostitute held captive in the lair of one of America's most disturbing serial killers. The events documented in this case served as inspiration for successful genre films like "HOSTEL", the "SAW" series and "HIGH TENSION" (HAUTE TENSION). We are not making so-called "torture porn" but we are making a highly unsettling horror film in the tradition of "THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE" (1974), "THE HILLS HAVE EYES" (1977) and "THE DEVIL'S REJECTS" (2005) ... So strap in, it's going to be a bumpy ride. ABOUT THE PRODUCTION: The project has an estimated production value of approximately $15,000 which is being fronted personally by the producers. Principle Photography will take place for up to three weekends in and around TUCSON, PHOENIX and SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA. "SURVIVE" is being produced with HIGH DEFINITION digital cinema equipment for DVD and web distribution. The finished short film will be used as the "show reel" promoting the FEATURE LENGTH version of this project which is currently in development as well as raising the investments necessary to begin production on our upcoming feature film projects; "HIGHWAY 6" and "H.P. Lovecraft's THE LAST MILE". Selected cast and crew members will be offered the first chance at roles in one or both of these upcoming feature film productions. "SURVIVE" will also be submitted for competition to a variety of genre film festivals. ABOUT THE PRODUCERS: SHADOWORKS ENTERTAINMENT® located in Tucson, Arizona has been independently producing content for the internet, home entertainment, film and television industry since 1992. Writer, Director and Digital Cinematographer, WADE STAI is an EMMY® AWARD WINNING PRODUCER as well as a four time TELLY® AWARD WINNING EDITOR and DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY. Recently his 48 hour short film project "PUMPKIN" was among the TOP 20 finalists in the A3F: 48 IN 2008 Short Film Fest (www.theA3F.net) and took home 3 awards including Best Drama (3rd Place) Best Cinematography (2nd Place) and Best Visual Effects (Overall).

SHADOWORKS PUBLISHING® is seeking models / actors between the ages of 18 and 30 to act as the character models for the upcoming epic 12 issue comic book series "HEARTLAND: An American Nightmare" Set to hit store shelves sometime in 2009. Prospective models must be at least 18 years of age and in good physical shape. Sessions will take place on location as well as in a green screen studio.

We're scouring MySpace and the world wide web is search of some of the hottest scream queens and horror fans on the net! As we find them, we'll feature the hottest "GRAVE GIRLS" on the site.... Each selected girl will have a dedicated micosite here on the site which will include an exclusive custom photo shoot and portfolio shots. Selected "Grave Girls" will also be automatically cast to appear in our upcoming movie projects as well as appearing as our official "booth babes" at selected conventions.



We are not looking for impressive resumes or extensive training (although it helps). What we are searching for are the right people with the right look, the right attitude and the right personality to carry an independent motion picture production which will be supported and promoted during a limited film festival tour and direct to DVD distribution guarantee.
MISCONCEPTION #1 "I'm gonna be rich!" (OR) "This is gonna be the next Blair Witch Project!"
If you happen to be one of the countless struggling actors out there, waiting tables and seeking an instant free ride to a multi-million dollar paycheck or a walk down the red carpet at a lavish Hollywood premiere... Here is your reality check: We are producing independent films from Tucson, Arizona. That means that there are roughly 485 miles between our production office and the corner of Hollywood Blvd. and Vine. If you want is bad enough please be ready to work for it.
MISCONCEPTION #2 "This is gonna be low budget crap" (OR) "This isn't a REAL movie."
"INDEPENDENT" doesn't mean "SHITTY LOW BUDGET CRAP". We are working with state of the art High Definition Digital Cinema production and post production equipment as well as a small but seasoned professional crew who learned their craft producing EMMY® AWARD WINNING commercial television productions in markets around the country.
MISCONCEPTION #3 "If they want me...They'll come to me." (OR) "The Diva Princess Syndrome"
We have enough challenges producing an inde film... The last thing we need to do is baby sit some amateur diva or constantly stroke the fragile ego of talent with delusions of grandeur because they had a "walk on" part in some local commercial for their cousins used car lot. This process really is simple... Show up. Know your character and be ready to play. If you are any of the following please do not apply... An unreliable flake who can't follow steps 1-2 above. A high maintenance diva princess A suburban gangsta A drug addict or alcoholic Have a jealous / possessive boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife A Criminal (or) an Ex-Criminal PLEASE, don't waste our time, we're all working hard and suffering for our craft. WE EXPECT NOTHING LESS FROM YOU.
MISCONCEPTION #4 "You're making PORN movies." (OR) "You want to scam / rape and kill me."
Let's take those in order.... No, we're NOT making porn movies... However if that's what you really want to do for your career we can hook you up with all the right people to make it happen. Porn girls and strippers kick ass and we may work with them from time to time on our projects... That doesn't mean we are making porn movies so simmer down and put your Bible away. No, we're NOT going to rape and kill you... Just because you saw the CNN or DATELINE report covering what some sick ass hole did last week doesn't mean that we are a bunch of maniacs with nothing better to do than drag you out in the middle of nowhere so we can assault you... If we did that then we'd never get our movie finished!
MISCONCEPTION #5 "You just want to see my boobs!" (OR) "NAKED?! Are you FKING crazy?"**
Q: Will there be nudity involved? A: That depends on the requirements of the role. Just because one role on the casting sheet requires an actor or actress to show some skin, doesn't mean they all do. In some cases a body double can be used but don't get your hopes up. It's important to note that if the casting sheet says "FULL NUDITY REQUIRED" or "PARTIAL NUDITY REQUIRED" then it means just that, and you will know EXACTLY what you are getting into. During the production we will make sure that on these shooting days the crew will be at the absolute bare minimum. After lighting and set-up the set is cleared and you will be alone with the Director / Cinematographer and only the cast directly related tom playing the scene. Otherwise the set will be completely private and secure.
MISCONCEPTION #6 "You guys are a bunch of flakes! (OR) Why haven't you called me?"
No matter how big or how small the project... it takes ALOT OF TIME and EVEN MORE EFFORT to get any project off the ground. Once you take into consideration the obvious things like car payments and the mortgage. Then you hit the brick wall of things like school schedules and day jobs to deal with, throw in typical family commitments and unforeseen events. It takes only one small thing to derail the entire process back to the starting point. Just because we have not called you yet doesn't mean that we won't call you or that we've flaked out. It just means that things are unfortunately taking much longer to put together than anticipated.
MISCONCEPTION #7 "You're out to exploit me!" (OR) "I'm a SAG member"
GUILDS AND UNIONS ARE A GOOD THING, they work daily to protect artists from scum bags and make sure they are well taken care of. That said we also believe the rules are too strict in many ways and prohibit good, talented, hard working actors and crew from getting jobs they would normally get were it not for SAG and UNION restrictions dictating who, what, where and when they can and cannot work. ARIZONA IS A RIGHT TO WORK STATE. As such we have no UNION or GUILD restrictions, we can work with anyone, at any time... but as an actor or crew member, it is up to YOU to use your best judgment about the production and the terms of the production before you agree to appear in, or become a part of the project. You and you alone alone must determine whether or not it will jeopardize your UNION or GUILD status. We want to work with you... but we also want you to keep working.
That's about it.... We look forward to receiving your submission!




All performers must be at least 18 (unless otherwise noted) Non-Union / Non-SAG status is welcome No prior experience necessary Download the CASTING FORMS HERE (Microsoft Word / PDF) Include a current, focused, high quality photograph of YOU Print and include the completed CASTING FORMS Demo reels (VHS and DVD) must be Region 1 (or 0) and NTSC During the audition you will be given 3 MINUTES TO DO ANYTHING that you feel demonstrates that you are the right person for the project...from telling us a joke, to a strip tease to juggling flaming chainsaws...Shock us...Entertain us... Most importantly GET OUR ATTENTION!
Send all casting materials to the following address: SHADOWORKS ENTERTAINMENT Attn: CASTING P.O. Box 44168 Tucson, Arizona 85733-4168 *Submission materials will not be returned.

We are seeking motivated, dedicated people who are passionate about what they do or who are excited by the challenges of learning a new craft. Here are five simple rules to live by when submitting for a role or navigating the audition process... no matter if it is with us or with another production company. Keep your expectations realistic. If you're truly right for the job...you'll get the call. Show up on time...(Better yet, be early!) Be professional and be prepared. Do what needs to be done each day...and give 110%. We understand and appreciate that you have a "Real" life and "Real" responsibilities, so do we. We have families, homes, cars and jobs. During the pre-production planning and scheduling phase we will do our very best to work within the limitations of your schedule as much as possible. However please remember that if you can't commit to a project without a high risk of flaking out then please don't waste our time or yours...You're better off waiting tables and Chili's than pursuing a career in acting. *REMEMBER IF THIS WAS EASY... IT WOULDN'T BE WORTH DOING.