“CROWN VIC” shooting this June in Buffalo

May 22, 2018

(May 22nd, 2017) “Crown Vic” a feature directed by Joel Souza and produced by Anjul Nigam, Alec Baldwin, and Gregg Bello will starting shooting in Buffalo starting in Mid-June.

Thomas Jane

Luke Kleintank

Thomas Jane and Luke Kleintank will star in this feature film which follows a rookie police officer and a seasoned veteran police officer over the course of one brutal night.

This feature marks a return engagement in Buffalo for veteran line producer Alyson Latz who was last here for “The American Side” which starred Greg Stuhr in 2013.

More on Crown Vic from Variety: http://variety.com/2018/film/news/thomas-jane-luke-kleintank-crown-vic-1202812914/

CASTING INFO:

CROWN VIC

SAG Low Budget Feature

Director:  Joel Souza

Producers:  Anjul Nigam, Alec Baldwin, Gregg Bello

Writer:  Joel Souza

Production:  Crown Vic Productions

NY Casting Director:  BreakThrough Casting

NYC Auditions:  Self-Tape Only (see submission instructions and deadline below)

Buffalo Auditions:  dates TBD

Callbacks:  TBD

Shoot Dates:  June 18th– July 16th, 2018

Shoot Location:  Buffalo, NY

Rate:  SAG- scale; Non-SAG will receive Taft-Hartley

SYNOPSIS:

CROWN VIC takes us on one memorable night in the life of veteran patrol officer Ray Mandel (Thomas Jane) and his trainee, ambitious young cop Nick Holland (Luke Kleintank) in the LAPD’s Olympic Division. With two cop killers on the loose and hunting for more targets, Mandel and Holland must contend with a city about to boil over, as well as Jack VanZandt, an unhinged rogue cop out for payback running wild in their patrol zone. As the night wears on, Mandel finds himself in a desperate race against the clock to find a missing girl as he and Holland prowl the dangerous streets of L.A. in their patrol car, protected by only a few thin sheets of metal and glass…

PRODUCER IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSE, INCLUSIVE CASTING.  SUBMISSIONS FOR NON-DESCRIPT ROLES WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ALL PERFORMERS, REGARDLESS OF AGE, SEX, ETHNICITY, DISABILITY, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW, SUBJECT TO LEGITIMATE CASTING OBJECTIVES.

SEEKING:

[CLAIRE / STUNT PERFORMER]

(Female, 30s-40s, all ethnicities)  STRONG ACTOR WITH RANGE. A lonely schizophrenic and serial police caller trying to lure Ray and Nick into her house. A walking, talking stream of consciousness that bounces from mood to mood on a dime.  THIS ROLE REQUIRES FULL NUDITY:  while speaking to Nick, Claire’s robe falls open, nothing underneath.  She doesn’t realize it or doesn’t care. Stunt work involves jumping on the back of a policeman, wearing an open robe… SUPPORTING

(click to download CLAIRE 1 SIDES)

[TRACY]

(Female, 40s, all ethnicities) Drug addict, widow of Ray’s former partner, Tracy despises Ray and feels he has no right to continue butting into her life. Her addiction has gotten to the point where she has lost all track of her young daughter, who has gone missing … SUPPORTING

(click to download TRACY SIDES)

[ALLY / STUNT PERFORMER]

(Female, 20s, all ethnicities) STRONG ACTOR WITH RANGE.  An over-privileged girl from the valley, specifically Newport Beach, with a violent temper, Ally is a collision of bad choices and alcohol and has been pulled over for drunk driving.  Bombed out of her mind, she’s oblivious that she’s urinated on herself and has her skirt pulled up over her waist.  MUST BE COMFORTABLE SHOWING PANTIES. Stunt work includes falling, flailing and kicking while being lifted and simulated head-butting.… SUPPORTING

(click to download ALLY 1 SIDES)

[CLERK]

(Male, 40s-60s, Middle Eastern) Graveyard shift clerk at a convenience store that seems to be ground zero for trouble. MUST SPEAK FARSI … DAY PLAYER

(click to download CLERK IMPROV)

[WEST OLYMPIC COP]

(Female, late 20s- early 30s, Hispanic/African American) Patrol cop in the West Olympic division, a few years on the job under her belt… DAY PLAYER

(click to download WEST OLYMPIC COP SIDES)

[CRASH COP]

(Male, 40s, Caucasian) Gang unit cop in the LAPD. Fit, crew cut … DAY PLAYER

(click to download CRASH COP SIDES)

[MANDY / BLONDE]

(Female, 20s, all ethnicities) L.A. club girl. In every group there’s a mouth, and in hers, she’s it. This role involves policeman reaching up her shirt, feeling her breast.  Must be comfortable with this action… DAY PLAYER

(click to download MANDY SIDES)

[WOMAN / STUNT PERFORMER]

(Female, 30s-40s, African American/Hispanic) Pure vitriol and anger, a drug den maven without fear.  Stunt work involves getting punched and falling to ground, possibly into bushes)…DAY PLAYER

(click to download WOMAN SIDES)

[KAILEY]

(Girl, 8-10 yrs, all ethnicities) STRONG ACTOR WITH EMOTIONAL RANGE. A lost girl. Damaged by a junkie mother, Kailey is being used for muling drugs and worse. MUST BE ABLE TO CRY ON CUE … DAY PLAYER

(click to download KAILEY IMPROV)

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

*Deadline to submit required info is 5pm TUESDAY, 5/22/18

*Email ALL required info below.  Submissions missing any info and self-tape will not be considered.

1. name / email / cell / location base
2. union status
3. agency with full contact info (if applicable)
4. current height /weight /age (age for minors only)
5. attach jpegs of current headshots & pdfs of updated resumes
6. include links to acting reels/clips- MANDATORY
7. attach self-tape or provide self-tape link (see roles)

EMAIL:  johanna@breakthroughcasting.com 

SUBJECT LINE:  Crown Vic/specify role(s)

FIANCE KILLER: Filmed in Western New York Airing Now On Lifetime Movie Network

Apr 27, 2018

(April 27th, 2018) “Fiance Killer” starring Kari Wuhrer and Felisha Cooper, starts airing this Saturday at 8pm on the Lifetime Movie Network.  Directed by Fred Olen Ray, this feature was filmed in Buffalo, North Tonawanda, Blasdell, Eden and Derby.

Plot line from LMN:

“Nicole is stunned when her daughter Cameron returns from a vacation in Mexico engaged to handsome Brent. But Brent has a secret girlfriend, Lexi, and together they’re planning to kill Cameron for her money right after her honeymoon.”

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/fiance-killer

Cappuccino Returns to Buffalo for “Malaisia” Post Production

Mar 22, 2018

(March, 22nd, 2018) Lockport native Mac Cappuccino has returned to Buffalo for two weeks of post audio production on “Malaisia”, the feature film he directed here in Spring of 2017.   Cappuccino chose Robby Takac’s state of the art GCR Audio in Allentown and veteran audio engineer Brad Lauchert to execute the sound design, mix, and Foley effects.  If all goes well in Buffalo, Cappuccino hopes to submit “Malaisia” to festivals by May.

(PHOTO: Brad Lauchert (L)  and Director Mac Cappuccino (R) working in GCR Audio Studio B)

BUFFALO WINS BIG IN PARIS AT 48 HOUR FILM PROJECT’S “FILMAPALOOZA”

Mar 12, 2018

(March 10th, 2018) Paris, France:  Filmmakers representing Buffalo, NY were honored at the international 48 Hour Film Project Awards. The team, Partially Submerged Elephants, first learned that their film, Ride of Your Life, was in the top 12 films in the world among 130+ international cities. Hours later at the international awards ceremony held at the Hôtel de Ville, Paris, their film won Best Cinematography, was in the top 5 films nominated for best film, and they were nominated for best editing. Their film next will be screening at the Festival De Cannes 2018.
The 48 Hour Film Project is the largest time-based film competition in the world with 130+ participating cities. In just 48 Hours, filmmaking teams brain-storm, write, produce, edit and deliver a five to seven minute film. They choose a genre out of a hat and are given a prop, character, and line of dialog that they must include in the film.

48HFP Co-Founder Liz Langston, Partially Submerged Elephants team members, Cole Bielecki, Megan Gonsalves, Travis Carlson, Marc Davies, Aaron Rizzo, Maria Claire, Marc Braun, 48HFP Co-Founder Mark Ruppert. Photo by Buffalo City Producer Jordan Lema

Buffalo was represented at Filmapalooza in Paris by the Buffalo City Producer, Jordan Lema and the Partially Submerged Elephants team members, Travis Carlson, Megan Gonsalves, Aaron Rizzo, Maria Claire, Marc Braun, Marc Davies, and Cole Bielecki. The team is compiled primarily of members Pagula Sports and Entertainment. This is the first time since 2008 that a Buffalo team has reached the top 15 at Filmapalooza.
Jordan Lema says “I’m incredibly proud of what Buffalo has accomplished in this competition. Participants from all over the world were singing the praises of a Buffalo Film: ‘It’s amazing,’ ‘I cried!’ ‘what a beautiful film.’ Travis, Megan and the Partially Submerged Elephants team are bringing Buffalo Filmmaking to the international spotlight.”
“The film is just gorgeous, it’s a music driven masterpiece that tugs at your heart strings. No spoilers here… you have to watch the fiilm for yourself.” Ride of your Life:

Ride of Your Life from Travis Carlson on Vimeo.

The Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project city producer, Jordan Lema has also won ‘best social media video’ and was nominated for best ‘social media campaign’ out of 130+ international cities.
Like and follow the Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project on facebook for more information on their journey and wish them luck at Cannes! Keep an eye out for your shot at the Filmapalooza and the Festival De Cannes 2018 Buffalo 48 Hour Film Project in August http://48hourfilm.com/buffalo!

THE BLACKNESS PROJECT: Screening This Saturday at 5pm

Mar 10, 2018

(March 20th, 2018) After two years in the making, award winning Director Korey Green and Executive Producer Peter Johnson will will have a second public screening of “The Blackness Project”. The event takes place at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo located at 695 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14222 this Saturday from 5pm to 7pm.  As with the premiere at the Burchfield Penney Art Center this screening will be followed by another panel discussion on race relations followed by a public Q & A session.

Johnson and Green set out to create a feature length documentary film about culture and race from the African American and other minority perspectives. The film was inspired from conversations about the “Whiteness Project” which is a similar documentary discussing race and the perceived loss of white privilege of white Americans. The main purpose of The Blackness Project film is to bridge the gap between white and black Americans with in depth interviews on race.

Suggested donation for the screening is $10 Dollars.

For more information:
www.theblacknessproject.org

The Blackness Project (2018 Trailer) from Black Rose Production House on Vimeo.