Third-year students in the Television and New Media Production (TVNM) program at Loyalist College are pleased to invite members of the public to open casting calls for their major productions. This is an exciting opportunity for actors in the Quinte region to audition for a role in one of three films, which will be publicly screened at a local theatre in March. Once completed, actors will receive a DVD of their performance, as well as a web link for use in their portfolios.
| What: | Open casting calls for TVNM student productions |
| When: | 1.Tuesday, September 25th – 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Loyalist College Kente Building, Room 1N12 (News Studio) 2.Saturday, September 29th – 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Quinte Mall Belleville (Outside Payless Shoes) 3.Sunday, September 30th – noon to 6:00 p.m. Loyalist College Kente Building, Room 1N12 (News Studio) |
Below is a synopsis of the films and the number of actors required for each production:
| The Takedown | |
| Synopsis: | After Kyle and Greg lose their jobs at Scrapmart, they assemble a team of disgruntled former employees and do everything in their power to get Frank, the dictator of the establishment, fired. |
| Casting: | There are nine major roles in this production. |
| Production: | Starting early October |
| The Butler | |
| Synopsis: | Kevin, an ex-butler to a wealthy collector, is released after five years of psychiatric rehab. His therapist attempts to transition him back into society and fails when Kevin’s obsession to apprehend an important object leads him to take poetic justice, and cut loose ends. |
| Casting: | There are three roles for males between the ages of 18 – 55. |
| Production: | Starting early October |
| Inside Media | |
| Synopsis: | An informational series that takes a behind-the-scenes look at our visual media world. Presented in an energetic and youthful way, Inside Media takes the viewer on a ride through the digital world of Film, Television and Visual Technology. Whether it’s an inside look at an upcoming video production, a review of the latest technological app, or a short media-based information session, the audience will be informed and entertained. We’ll show you what you’re watching, and more. |
| Casting: | One host is required – preferably in their early to mid-20s. |
| Production: | Starting November |
The Television and New Media Productions program at Loyalist College reflects the needs of the rapidly expanding content creation field in the television and new media industries. Students acquire a solid background in all crew positions and specialize in one or two areas of concentration. In the third-year of study, students focus on individual areas of specialization, choosing specific roles in digital filmmaking, remote event production and creating content for outside clients. Scripts written in first year and developed in second year come to life in third year with a public screening at an area theatre. The academic year ends with a live awards show celebrating the excitement and creativity of student achievement.
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To confirm media attendance at the event, please contact:
Kerry Lorimer, Manager, Corporate Communications and Media Relations,
Loyalist College, klorimer@loyalistc.on.ca, (613) 969-1913, ext. 2536