Film, Entertainment & Music Commission
Perry Gibson, Executive Director

The upcoming independent feature film to be shot in the Mid-South, formerly titled "Fandango" is still taking crew applications, and an open call for actors will be held Saturday, February 6, 2010. The production is a SAG low budget-modified indie film about Paso Fino horses. The project is a client of the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission, and the Tennessee Film, Entertainment and Music Commission.

Crew: The production is seeking crew in the areas of grip/electric, camera department (including digital imaging technicians) PAs, and unpaid interns (registered for college credit). Fax resumes to 901 762-7467 (note that this is a new number).

Talent: The open casting call is Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Crossway Church, 2633 Altruria Rd. in Bartlett (postponed from Jan. 30). Bring a headshot/photo plus resume. If you can't make the open call, email headshot and resume to fandangocast@gmail.com

A television pilot about family bands is looking for local talent! They have just started the casting process and the focus is to locate unsigned musical acts comprised of family members that will keep television audiences tuned in as we sit in on jam sessions, live performances, recording sessions and life on the road. How do family bands balance the pressures of the rock-n-roll lifestyle with day-to-day family life? Looking for bands with at least two members that are closely related, and original music is a must. Ideally, they are seeking multi-generational family bands with children musicians, however strong sibling acts will also be considered. There are no constraints when it comes to the type of music - all styles are welcome. If you have a family band in mind, please do not hesitate to submit info (websites, youtube links, etc., are fine) to tn.film@tn.gov with “FAMILY BAND” in the subject line.

Show # 1 - Do you and your real-life group of friends enjoy life's finer things? Live in Nashville, work different jobs by day, but hit the town as a group by night? A new unscripted series being developed by Marc Summers Productions seeks a group of real-life friends that fit the following: - Late 20s/early 30s - Each work in different professions (a realtor, a chef, an event coordinator, etc.) - Have a variety of lifestyles and relationship statuses - some married, some single, some dating, etc. - Hang out together regularly, hitting the city's hot spots - Are outgoing and want to be the face of a new high-profile reality series! If so, email names, ages, and a description and photo of each friend to msptcasting@gmail.com

Show # 2 - Marc Summers Productions is looking for sexy moms and daughters to participate in a new, unscripted dating series. Moms, are you confident you could compete in the dating world against a younger version of yourself: your daughter? Daughters, do you think youth trumps wisdom any day? Then we want to talk to you! Email msptcasting@gmail.com, and tell us a bit about the two of you, including your ages, careers, and a bit about your dating life and relationship with one another. Please include photos.

  Nashville based arts school is looking for instructors in: Final Cut Pro, Avid Editing, Cinematography, Film Directing, Production Design, Screenwriting and other aspects of Film. The school is looking for experienced professionals who are excellent teachers and communicators.

Please send your resume and contact information to diana.korten@thenfi.com . Our hiring process includes an initial interview and then a 1 1/2 hour teaching audition where you prepare a workshop for students that demonstrates your ability to lecture on your subject, as well as provide hands on instruction.

We have some terrific instructors, but need to broaden our base as the school grows. We hope you'll be interested in joining the faculty.

 Elzemeyer Talent Agency (ETA) will hold an open call Saturday, February 13th, 11-1 PM at 1507 16th Avenue S., Nashville 37212. Opportunities for models, actors, voice over and promotional talent. All applicants should have photos and resumes. Actors should prepare a one-minute monologue. Models should be prepared to walk. For more information please contact the agency at 615-515-7775 or info@elzemeyertalentagency.com

The second annual Gatlinburg Screenfest is an independent film festival due to take place March 26th-28th, 2010 at River Terrace Resort and Convention Center in Gatlinburg, TN. For more information please visit: www.gatlinburgscreenfest.com

 Screen Gems is currently accepting applications to be an EXTRA in the feature film, “Love Don't Let Me Down” filming in Nashville, TN - January 2010 through March, 2010.

To submit via E-mail: Download the "Extras Form" and send an email to LoveExtrasCasting@gmail.com. Include the requested personal information listed on the form and attach a current photo. The subject of your e-mail should be "Submission Sex/Age/Location" For example, if you were a 32 year old female living in Franklin, TN it would be: Subject: Submission 32/FEMALE/FRANKLIN,TN

To submit via Mail: Download, print, and fill out the "Extras Form". Attach a current photo (no larger than 4" x 6") and mail to: LDLMD Casting 2817 West End Ave. #126-379 Nashville, TN 37203-1453

 Click here for the pdf application form

THERE IS NO "FEE" TO AUDITION. Any such claim is fraudulent and should be reported at once.

Showcase submissions are now being accepted for the 11 th annual Americana Music Festival, which will be held Wednesday, September 8 th through Saturday, September 11 th , 2010 at many premiere venues in Nashville, TN. Applications for this year's event will be accepted from Friday, January 15th through Monday, April 19th, 2010. For more information visit www.americanamusic.org .

Paramount Pictures is seeking 12-16 YEAR OLD GIRLS for the lead role of “Mattie Ross” in a the new COEN BROS feature film, “TRUE GRIT” which is shooting in Spring 2010. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. 14 year old Mattie is a simple, tough as nails young woman. Her steely nerves and straightforward manner are a shocking contrast to the way women behaved in the early century. She's possessed of true grit and plenty of determination. Enough so, that she insists on going with 2 marshals to hunt down the killer of her father. They are looking for a Caucasian girl who’s tough, strong and tells it like it is.

For more information contact texascasting2010@gmail.com

Knoxville production company working on a non scripted TV series is in need of a Senior Editor with significant reality TV credits who is available to work in Knoxville for 5 weeks of rough cuts. Send resumes to tn.film@tn.gov and please label subject heading in your email "Senior Editor Resume."

Production company needs a DP/Shooter.  Significant, Reality experience. HD experience a must, Sony EX 3 experience preferable. Contact llacey@rivr.com

Pellissippi State Technologies Programs offers training in basic and advanced Sound Production, Game Design and Development. Located in the new Bagwell Center for media and Art, Pellissippi's placement rate is better than 90% and has been for more than 12 years consecutively. Graduates have been employed by RIVR, HGTV (Scripps), Five Man Productions, WBIR, WATE, WVLT, PBS, Comcast, Charter Communications, UT Sports, UT Dept. of Agriculture, Jewelry TV, and virtually every other production in East Tennessee. Many have worked on feature films. The faculty and staff include more than 10 film and video professionals, most of whom work in the business everyday. You will be able to see from their curriculum that the offered courses are in a wide range of contemporary disciplines related to production. Visit Pellissippi State Technologies Program for more information.

Tennessee Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (TNVLA) opened its offices at the Fall School in Nashville. Since opening, they have been fulfilling their mission of providing pro bono legal services to low-income artists and emerging arts organizations in the greater Nashville area. Artists and arts organizations can also become TNVLA members. TNVLA offers a variety of services including: Referrals to volunteer lawyers for artists and arts organizations who meet our income guidelines; walk-in clinics where artists and arts organizations can meet with a lawyer to discuss various issues and questions in an informal environment; seminars, workshops and other educational programming on numerous legal and business matters; paying referrals to experienced lawyers for artists who can afford to pay for services; and a library of legal and business resources for artists and arts organizations to use with the guidance of TNVLA staff. Annual fee of $30 or $50 (respectively). TNVLA relies on donations to fund their operation. Contributions may be sent to TNVLA at PO Box 121192, Nashville, TN 37212. To find out more about supporting TNVLA, please contact them at (615) 312-7224.