[NEohioPAL]Wonderful acting opportunity or a big scam???

Sat Sep 1 16:40:24 PDT 2007

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If this is not a scam it is a sin!  And it should be a crime!

  Any legitimate project with a budget would NEVER word an audition notice like this.  I can just see these guys sittin 'round a laptop with a beer in one hand and a ...well, you know what's in the other hand, while writing this garbage.

  Man does this stuff make me mad!   And what makes it even worse is to think of all the foolish girls (all ages) who will send in a sexy, probably nude videotape "audition" hoping for their shot at a part in a movie.  DON'T BE A FOOL!  Every one of you is precious and these guys whether they have a million bucks or not don't deserve a response.  I know what I'd like to send them.  But I have better things to do with my time and so do you!  

  Now let's say it like it is.  If porn is your thing then go ahead cuz that's what they are hoping for.  It wouldn't be a problem if they would be clear in what they are after but they bury it in there trying to guilt these poor girls into doing something to get their attention.  YEAH.  We all know what you mean!  "Show us your T___s baby!"  Just say it!  I appreciate honesty.  

  If you are a serious actress who doesn't want to make a living with a one page script of "Ohhhhhh, baaaby! Yes!"  then stay far away from anything that doesn't give you all the basic information upfront.  

  A casting notice should at least have:

  The Production Company
  The Producer, Director and Casting Director
  A location to send headshot and resume and demo 
  A cast breakdown 
  Summary of the project

  It should be basically well written.  And above all, IT SHOULD NOT CONTAIN ANY PROMISES OF ANY KIND!  And it should be HONEST!

  Very Seriously,
  Maureen Dempsey
  Casting Director
  Acting Coach

silvia marchena guillen <elektrica53 at hotmail.com> wrote:

  Hello folks! I just found this post on the TV/Film/Video/Casting section of Craigslist and would like to know if somebody know anything about this project, if you think it is legitimate or if it is a big scam. The reasons why I'm not sure if this is legitimate or not is because it says it has a budget of $1,000,000 (ok, it may be, I have been in a $2,000,000 movie), but I just though that if they have such a big budget they will go to agencies to cast people, not posting it on a classifieds web. Then they say they'll pay $3,000 for major roles (not even under SAG jurisdiction you get pay this much at least you are famous, of course). Then, they don't say the name of the movie, what is it about, which characters are they casting for (only one) or what is the production company or people behind this project. They say too, after this movie you will have an establish career in the movie industry as an actor/actress. Here is what they posted, let me know what you think:
  We are beginning to cast for our upcoming feature film, which will be shot in Ohio later this year. The budget for this film will be around 1 million dollars so this will be a serious and major production. Principle players will be paid no less than $3000 for approximately two weeks of work. We say no less than because pay rates will vary based on the role you are casted for, your past experience, etc. That said, no prior experience is necessary, everyone will receieve equal attention and consideration. If you are interested in securing an audition, we will need the following pieces of information from you: 

Name and Age 

Contact Information: Number, Email Address, Myspace Page, Whatever way we can best get in touch with you, the more ways the better 

A Resume if you have one: 

For Wardrobe purposes, your height, weight, and bust: 

Tell us if there are any types of scenes you are not willing to do...i.e. violence, drug use, nudity, suicide, etc. 

And finally, include a photo of yourself, does not have to be a professional headshot. 

Some more information for those curious: 

We will not be auditioning everyone who inquires about this ad. With the ability to pay actors and actresses, you have the option to not audition certain people. With that said, we advise that you do something to make your inquiry stand out. What that will be is up to you, but we advise that you think of some way to make your application stand out, and when it comes to making a lasting impact on us, there are no limitations. 

We are only looking to cast the female roles at this time. Your time will be coming next week guys so please be patient. 

We are very interested in casting an older female, someone who can play between the ages of 35 and 40, who would not be opposed to a scene involving showing a little bit of skin. However, that is only one part. There are plenty of other parts for females from a wide variety of ages. 

And finally, this project and its funding are legitimate. Those who choose to send in their application for this project will be giving themselves the opportunity of a lifetime to make it in this industry. We hope to hear from many of you soon.

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<div>If this is not a scam it is a sin!  And it should be a crime!</div>  <div> </div>  <div>Any legitimate project with a budget would NEVER word an audition notice like this.  I can just see these guys sittin 'round a laptop with a beer in one hand and a ...well, you know what's in the other hand, while writing this garbage.</div>  <div> </div>  <div>Man does this stuff make me mad!   And what makes it even worse is to think of all the foolish girls (all ages) who will send in a sexy, probably nude videotape "audition" hoping for their shot at a part in a movie.  DON'T BE A FOOL!  Every one of you is precious and these guys whether they have a million bucks or not don't deserve a response.  I know what I'd like to send them.  But I have better things to do with my time and so do you!  </div>  <div> </div>  <div>Now let's say it like it is.  If porn is your thing then go ahead cuz that's what they
 are hoping for.  It wouldn't be a problem if they would be clear in what they are after but they bury it in there trying to guilt these poor girls into doing something to get their attention.  YEAH.  We all know what you mean!  "Show us your T___s baby!"  Just say it!  I appreciate honesty.  </div>  <div> </div>  <div>If you are a serious actress who doesn't want to make a living with a one page script of "Ohhhhhh, baaaby! Yes!"  then stay far away from anything that doesn't give you all the basic information upfront.  </div>  <div> </div>  <div>A casting notice should at least have:</div>  <div> </div>  <div>The Production Company</div>  <div>The Producer, Director and Casting Director</div>  <div>A location to send headshot and resume and demo </div>  <div>A cast breakdown </div>  <div>Summary of the project</div>  <div> </div>  <div>It should be basically well written.  And above all, IT SHOULD
 NOT CONTAIN ANY PROMISES OF ANY KIND!  And it should be HONEST!</div>  <div> </div>  <div>Very Seriously,</div>  <div>Maureen Dempsey</div>  <div>Casting Director</div>  <div>Acting Coach</div>  <div> </div>  <div><BR><BR><B><I>silvia marchena guillen <elektrica53 at hotmail.com></I></B> wrote:</div>  <BLOCKQUOTE class=replbq style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid">  <DIV>  <DIV>  <div><STRONG>                                                            </STRONG></div>  <div>Hello folks! I just found this post on the TV/Film/Video/Casting section of Craigslist and would like to know if somebody know anything about this
 project, if you think it is legitimate or if it is a big scam. The reasons why I'm not sure if this is legitimate or not is because it says it has a budget of $1,000,000 (ok, it may be, I have been in a $2,000,000 movie), but I just though that if they have such a big budget they will go to agencies to cast people, not posting it on a classifieds web. Then they say they'll pay $3,000 for major roles (not even under SAG jurisdiction you get pay this much at least you are famous, of course). Then, they don't say the name of the movie, what is it about, which characters are they casting for (only one) or what is the production company or people behind this project. They say too, after this movie you will have an establish career in the movie industry as an actor/actress. Here is what they posted, let me know what you think:</div>  <div><EM>We are beginning to cast for our upcoming feature film, which will be shot in Ohio later this year. The budget for this film will be
 around 1 million dollars so this will be a serious and major production. Principle players will be paid no less than $3000 for approximately two weeks of work. We say no less than because pay rates will vary based on the role you are casted for, your past experience, etc. That said, no prior experience is necessary, everyone will receieve equal attention and consideration. If you are interested in securing an audition, we will need the following pieces of information from you: <BR><BR>Name and Age <BR><BR>Contact Information: Number, Email Address, Myspace Page, Whatever way we can best get in touch with you, the more ways the better <BR><BR>A Resume if you have one: <BR><BR>For Wardrobe purposes, your height, weight, and bust: <BR><BR>Tell us if there are any types of scenes you are not willing to do...i.e. violence, drug use, nudity, suicide, etc. <BR><BR>And finally, include a photo of yourself, does not have to be a professional headshot. <BR><BR>Some more information
 for those curious: <BR><BR>We will not be auditioning everyone who inquires about this ad. With the ability to pay actors and actresses, you have the option to not audition certain people. With that said, we advise that you do something to make your inquiry stand out. What that will be is up to you, but we advise that you think of some way to make your application stand out, and when it comes to making a lasting impact on us, there are no limitations. <BR><BR>We are only looking to cast the female roles at this time. Your time will be coming next week guys so please be patient. <BR><BR>We are very interested in casting an older female, someone who can play between the ages of 35 and 40, who would not be opposed to a scene involving showing a little bit of skin. However, that is only one part. There are plenty of other parts for females from a wide variety of ages. <BR><BR>And finally, this project and its funding are legitimate. Those who choose to send in their
 application for this project will be giving themselves the opportunity of a lifetime to make it in this industry. We hope to hear from many of you soon.</EM></div>  <div><FONT color=#000000><EM></EM></FONT> </div></DIV></DIV>_____________________________________ Support Neohiopal - learn how here: http://www.fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal.htm#support ______________________________________ Neohiopal is SELF-SERVE. If you need to unsubscribe, change from digest to one-at-a-time delivery or vice-versa, go on hiatus while out of town, switch from mime to plain text or vice-versa, etc. check out the FAQS at http://www.fredsternfeld.com. _______________________________________ Disclaimer: The facts and/or opinions expressed in this message are solely those of the person in the "from" or "reply-to" header. The fact that this message is posted should in no way be taken as an endorsement by the administrator of this list. Subscribers should perform due diligence for all goods,
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