Still More Chicago Extras Needed for A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET Remake!

  • Posted : June 8th, 2009
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As posted by FANGORIA:

From Joan Philo Casting:

The feature film, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET is searching for REAL POLICE, REAL FIREFIGHTERS, REAL PARAMEDICS, REAL COFFEE SHOP BARISTAS, REAL BOOKSTORE CLERKS and REAL PRESS TYPES. We are also searching for males and females, all ethnicities, 18-years-of-age and up, to work in non-speaking roles as ONLOOKERS and SHOPPERS. These are paid positions.

Please e-mail a recent color photograph (no actor comps, or actor headshots) close up of you face. Include your height, weight, clothing sizes, PHONE NUMBER and address. We can only look at attached photographs — we are not able to follow links to websites or view photos by another link source.

List your experience and also list if this would be your first time on a film set. Our director likes to work with First-timers. We also love casting real friends and family members.

We are only able to consider local Chicago/Suburban area people for this shoot.

These scenes will be shooting on or around June 22nd, and July 1st. The shoots will be filming at night and during the day and might require a wardrobe fitting.

If you are interested please send your photo and information ASAP to: noe.extras@gmail.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

In the subject line of the e-mail please put your age, ethnicity and list if you are any of the real types we are looking for. (For example, 31, ASIAN, POLICE.)

Please note: Sending in your photograph does not guarantee you a part as a non-speaking extra.

Thank you so much! Everyone cast so far has been having a blast on set.

Sincerely, screams and more screams,

Joan
Joanphilocasting.com

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More Chicago-Area Extras Sought for Nightmare on Elm Street Remake!

  • Posted : May 27th, 2009
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ORIGINAL POST AT FANGORIA.COM

Joan Philo Casting in Chicago is looking for MORE extras/background performers for the Samuel Bayer-helmed A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET remake starring Jackie Earle Haley as Freddy Krueger! They’re looking for folks that will be professional on the set, and currently have opportunities available for a MASSIVE party scene, and they’re looking for a special young lady that can do a scene… topless.

They need people IN THE CHICAGO AREA ASAP, so check out the details below. We’d love to see some FANGORIA readers make their big screen debuts!

EXTRAS CALL #1: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET
Joan Philo casting is searching for a special scene for, “A Nightmare on Elm St,” a feature film directed by Sam Bayer. We are searching for attractive women, 18 to 27, who are comfortable working topless in a tasteful pool party scene. This scene is a non-speaking “special extra” role and will be filmed with the utmost respect. The location of this scene is in the suburbs (exact location TBD). This scene is a three-night commitment, June 1st, 2nd , & 3rd (night can start as early as in the afternoon and will shoot until sunup the next day) You must be available all three nights to be considered.

If you are interested please e-mail us a recent color photo (in swimwear) along with your height/weight/age/address and phone number to: noe.extras@gmail.com

In the subject of the e-mail please put “Special extra role.”

This scene is being cast very quickly! Once we receive your photos we will contact you to come and meet with us.

Note: For your privacy and confidentiality please do not send us any nude photos.

**Joan Philo casting has cast tasteful nude and partial nude scenes in the past (Mad Dog and Glory, Prison Break pilot) successfully and in good taste. You will be treated very well on set.

EXTRAS CALL #2: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET
SEARCHING FOR TEENS AGES 16 TO 19
These are paid roles!

We are casting the non-speaking extras for an exciting HIGH SCHOOL PARTY scene for the feature film, “A Nightmare on Elm ST,” directed by the amazing, Sam Bayer.

This scene shoots on JUNE 1ST, JUNE 2ND, AND JUNE 3RD. The location will be at a house in the suburbs (exact location TBD). We are shooting nights – nights can start as early as in the afternoon and shoot all through the night until sunup of the next morning. In order to be considered you must be available to work all three nights.

We are creating a party scene and we need teenagers, male and female, ages 16 to 19, all ethnicities, to work as paid extras.

If you are interested and able to free up your life for the entire three night commitment please send us recent color photographs ASAP. We are casting this scene immediately.

Attach recent color photographs (a close up of your face, and a full length shot.) If you want to be considered for the fun pool party scene please also include a picture of yourself in swimwear. Please only send a photo of yourself in swimwear if you are comfortable wearing a swimsuit.

This scene is going to be amazing and we want to make it look brilliant. We want to cast teens and their real friends. Please let us know in your e-mail who your friends are that are also sending in pictures!

Please include all your stats: Height, weight, clothing sizes, shoe size, your age and your phone number and address.

Please write down any special skills you have (for example: Soccer, cheerleading, dance {what kind}, etc.)
Please write down what High School you attend. Please list your school extracurricular activities/sports you are involved in.

We also need to cast REAL COUPLES. If you want to be considered as one of our real couples please e-mail us a photo of yourself with your boyfriend or girlfriend.

Let’s make this the best “A Nightmare on Elm St” ever!!! This party scene is going to be wonderful.

If you are cast as an extra in this film keep in mind that this is a job. We will be looking to cast teens that are punctual, disciplined, respectful, kind, that work well with others, and know how to follow direction. If this might be you please send all your info ASAP to:

Noe.extras@gmail.com (in the subject line please put your age, ethnicity, and write the word “party.”)

***We are only casting teens in the Chicagoland (including surrounding suburbs) area. Please attach the photographs to your e-mail — we can not follow links to another site to view your photos. Thanks!

Thank you so much!

Joan Philo
http://www.joanphilocasting.com

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HORROR SOCIETY’S ZOMBIE DISCO!

  • Posted : May 23rd, 2009
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Celebrate the Horror Society’s One Year Anniversary at Viaduct Theater on June 20th with their first annual Zombie Disco!

DJ Joe Wallace will spin your favorite retro disco beats mixed with horror classic tunes all night in tandem with screenings of classic zombie movies.

Come dressed as a zombie or get zombified on the premises and win the Best Zombie Contest!

Other games and events include Zombie Twister, Shoot’em In The Head, booze, trivia, games, vendors, raffle & more!

ViaDuct Theater
3111 N Western Ave
(Belmont and Western, under the bridge on Western)

Tickets only $10 at the door or online
More info:
http://www.horrorsociety.com/disco
http://www.viaducttheatre.com

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Zombie Con X in Milwaukee

  • Posted : May 19th, 2009
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Xtreme Media Group brings to Milwaukee Wisconsin, Zombie Con X. A two day horror film convention packed with events, film stars, independent films, contests and more! The date is October 10th & 11th 2009 and the location is the Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel and Convention Center. We can be found on the web at http://www.zombieconx.com and http://www.myspace.com/zombiemass.

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NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET Redux Seeks Chicago-Area Extras!

  • Posted : May 17th, 2009
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Craigslist has 2 listings seeking extras in the Chicagoland area for the upcoming remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street. Hit the links below for full information and details:

A Nightmare on Elm St – males/females 20 years and up (Chicago)
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/tfr/1173451150.html

A Nightmare on Elm St needs real doctors, nurses, and 5/6-year-olds! (Chicagoland area)
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/tfr/1172452509.html

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