This document provides tips for creating costumes for an independent film on a low budget. It recommends checking costumes a week before shooting to identify any issues, avoiding clothes with visible branding, considering local theater resources, doing DIY alterations as needed, saving money by bartering with shops for costly pieces, and avoiding trendy clothes that could date the film. The guidelines are meant to help ensure the wardrobe looks cohesive despite budget constraints.

1. The Lehigh Valley Indie Film
Guide
Volume 1, Issue 1, February 2015
“The” Guide For The Lehigh Valley and Surrounding Film Scenes.
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2. PUBLISHERS LETTER
Welcome to the first issue of the Lehigh Valley Indie Film Guide, a bi-monthly
(every two months) guide for the film makers in and around the Lehigh Valley
area. The area being the LV area as well as Philly to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and
from Kutztown to the Jersey Shore.
This guide is meant to bring together those in the film making community to be
able to create better productions by connecting with those outside of their
immediate network.
We will list anyone who may be involved with film making in some way, from
production companies to MUAs, SFX artists to foley artists and much more. The
guide will never be done as new listings are added and companies who no longer exist are scratched out.
The guide will also be used as a marketing and promotional tool to bring others from outside our little
neck of the woods who may not have thought of shooting here in the Valley for a number of reasons.
Our guide will be coded to easily follow changes for quick scanning of new or updated and outdated info.
No longer in business
New
Info changed/updated
Our listings are free, so if you're not listed in this issue, please email us the following information to get
listed in our next issue.
All listings must be received no less than 2 weeks before publication date (see dates at the end of this
section). All sections of a listing are mandatory for listing in the guide.
Listing sample:
Name: Joe Smith Productions (Company name)
Contact: Joe Smith (Company Contact)
Location: Bethlehem, PA. 18015 (Physical address not necessary)
Email: joe@soesmithproductions.com (can be gmail, etc.)
Web: http://joesmithproductions.com (Real website preferred, FB is acceptable)
Services: Full service video production (What you do – Make up, Make up effects, CGI, Foley, etc.)
Sections:
Video producers | Video production companies | Directors | Actors | Producers | Sound studios
Foley actors | Camera-person | Sound recordists | Special effects MUA | CGI | MUA's | Hair stylists
Wardrobe Stylists | Voice over actors | Animators
Contact Info:
Publisher: Guy S. Hoops
Location: Bethlehem, Pa.
Email: guy@hoopsandbrown.co
Website: http://hoopsandbrown.co
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3. Table of Contents
Allentown, PA. Actors................................................................................................................................4
Bethlehem, PA. Actors...............................................................................................................................6
Easton, PA. Actors......................................................................................................................................8
Emmaus, PA. Actors...................................................................................................................................9
Hellertown, PA. Actors.............................................................................................................................10
Macungie, PA. Actors...............................................................................................................................11
Northampton, PA. Actors.........................................................................................................................12
Palmerton, PA. Actors..............................................................................................................................13
Stewartsville, NJ Actors...........................................................................................................................14
Costume Department:..............................................................................................................................15
Interview: William D. Prystauk................................................................................................................17
Camera/Cinematographer........................................................................................................................20
Casting Calls............................................................................................................................................21
DIY: Steadi-cam.......................................................................................................................................23
Film Music...............................................................................................................................................24
Foley Recording Studio...........................................................................................................................25
Article: Producers....................................................................................................................................26
Hair Stylist...............................................................................................................................................28
MUA........................................................................................................................................................29
Producers..................................................................................................................................................30
Special Effects MUA...............................................................................................................................31
Video Production Companies...................................................................................................................32
Article: The Sand Lot...............................................................................................................................33
Voice Over Studio....................................................................................................................................34
Advertising...............................................................................................................................................35
Coming Soon:
Animators
CGI
Directors
Highlight:
Sound Recordists
Voice Over Actors
Wardrobe Stylist
Let us know if we are missing anyone.
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4. Allentown, PA. Actors
Nude work does NOT mean porn.
Model Code: 0004
Male/Female: F
Name: Ashley Elyse Hale
Email: ashleyeh24@gmail.com
Website:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/2836292
Age Range: 20 - 30
Height: 5ft 5in
Weight: 120 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Hair Length: Medium length
Eye Color: Brown
Agency: Look 484-821-0909 &
Donatelli 610-921-0777
Agent Contact:
Info@lookmodelsandactors.com
Mickey@donatellimodels.com
Will Do Nudes: Yes
Model Code: 0005
Male/Female: F
Name: Jay Arianna
Email: Contact via website
Website:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/3551334
Age Range: 25 - 35
Height: 5ft 5in
Weight: 150 lbs
Hair Color: Black
Hair Length: Long
Eye Color: Brown
Agency: N/A
Agent Contact: N/A
Will Do Nudes: No
Model Code: 0006
Male/Female: M
Name: Demetrius Doundas
Email:
yankeesthug2001@yahoo.com
Website:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/3513303
Age Range: 17 - 30
Height: 6ft 0in
Weight: 175 lbs
Hair Color: Black
Hair Length: Medium
Eye Color: Green
Agency: N/A
Agent Contact: N/A
Will Do Nudes: No
Model Code: 0009
Male/Female: F
Name: Kendall Strampel
Email: Contact via website
Website:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/3434037
Age Range: 12 – 20 (actual: 16)
Height: 5ft 4in
Weight: 98 lbs
Hair Color: Blond
Hair Length: Long
Eye Color: Hazel
Agency: N/A
Agent Contact: N/A
Will Do Nudes: No
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5. Model Code: 0016
Male/Female: F
Name: Latrece Jett
Email: Ltcool13@aol.com
Website:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/1189522
Age Range: 20 - 30
Height: 5ft 0in
Weight: 107 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Hair Length: Long
Eye Color: Green
Agency: N/A
Agent Contact: N/A
Will Do Nudes: No
Model Code: 0019
Male/Female: F
Name: Jeanie Olah
Email: jeanieolah@gmail.com
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/jeanie.olah
Age Range: 40 - 50
Height: 5ft 6in
Weight: 170 lbs
Hair Color: Red (Can be Blond)
Hair Length: Med/Long
Eye Color: Gray
Agency: N/A
Agent Contact: N/A
Will Do Nudes: No
Model Code: 0021
Male/Female: F
Name: Kathy Patterson
Email:
pattersons2820@verizon.net
Union: SAG-AFTRA
Website: imdb.me/kathypatterson
Age Range: 55 - 65
Height: 5ft 2.5in
Weight: 145 lbs
Hair Color: Gray/Salt & Pepper
Hair Length: Shoulder
Eye Color: Blue
Agency: N/A
Agent Contact: N/A
Will Do Nudes: No
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6. Bethlehem, PA. Actors
Nude work does NOT mean porn.
Model Code: 0001
Male/Female: F
Name: Ashley Marie Nichols
Email: Ashleyn7790@aol.com
Website: Facebook.com/ashleymarienichols
Age Range: 20 - 30
Height: 5ft 4in
Weight: 115 lbs
Hair Color: Auburn
Hair Length: Short
Eye Color: Green
Agency: N/A
Agent Contact: N/A
Will Do Nudes: Partial, no vaginal shots
Model Code: 0011
Male/Female: M
Name: Jerone Darden
Email:
jeronedarden@gmail.com
Website: facebook.com/JeroneDarden
Age Range: 25 - 35
Height: 6ft 3in
Weight: 175 lbs
Hair Color: Black
Hair Length: Short
Eye Color: Brown
Agency: N/A
Agent Contact: N/A
Will Do Nudes: No
Model Code: 0000
Male/Female: F
Name: Laura Sharpe
Email:
laursharpe2@gmail.com
Website: www.modelmayhem.com/laur994
Age Range: 20 - 25
Height: 5ft 5.5in
Weight: 125 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Hair Length: Long
Eye Color: Green/Gray
Agency: N/A
Agent Contact: N/A
Will Do Nudes: No
Model Code: 0018
Male/Female: M
Name: Brian Panella
Email: Bpanella23@gmail.com
Website: facebook.com/bjpanella
Age Range: 36 - 46
Height: 5ft 6in
Weight: 160 lbs
Hair Color: Dk. Brown
Hair Length: Short
Eye Color: Brown
Agency: N/A
Agent Contact: N/A
Will Do Nudes: From behind only/No frontal
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7. Model Code: 0020
Male/Female: F
Name: Dawne Marie Seifert
Union: SAG-AFTRA
Email:
DawneSeifert@gmail.com
Website: facebook.com/dawnemarie.seifert
Age Range: 35 - 45
Height: 5ft 3in
Weight: 140 lbs
Hair Color: Blond
Hair Length: long
Eye Color: Blue
Agency: N/A
Agent Contact: N/A
Will Do Nudes: No
Model Code: 0023
Male/Female: F
Name: Ashley Christina
Union: N/A
Email: agrullon93@gmail.com
Website: modelmayhem.com/3219585
Age Range: 18 - 25
Height: 5ft 2.5in
Weight: 135 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Hair Length: Shoulder
Eye Color: Brown
Agency: N/A
Agent Contact: N/A
Will Do Nudes: No
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8. Easton, PA. Actors
Nude work does NOT mean porn.
Model Code: 0013
Male/Female: M
Name: Rob Grim
Email: Contact via website
Website:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/3180206
Age Range: 25 - 35
Height: 6ft 0in
Weight: 165 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Hair Length: Medium
Eye Color: Hazel
Agency: N/A
Agent Contact: N/A
Will Do Nudes: No
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9. Emmaus, PA. Actors
Nude work does NOT mean porn.
Model Code: 0010
Male/Female: F
Name: Hannah Myrberg
Email: Contact via website
Website:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/3061171
Age Range: 18 - 30
Height: 5ft 9in
Weight: Not given
Hair Color: Brown
Hair Length: Medium
Eye Color: Blue
Agency: N/A
Agent Contact: N/A
Will Do Nudes: No
Model Code: 0015
Male/Female: F
Name: Stephanie Manescu
Email:
Stephanie.Manescu@gmail.com
Website:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/2320330
Age Range: 18 - 30
Height: 5ft 4in
Weight: 107 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Hair Length: Long
Eye Color: Green
Agency: N/A
Agent Contact: N/A
Will Do Nudes: No
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10. Hellertown, PA. Actors
Nude work does NOT mean porn.
Model Code: 0003
Male/Female: F
Name: Susan K. Kay
Email: skichline@verizon.net
Website:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/3226402
Age Range: 35 - 55
Height: 5ft 5in
Weight: 110 lbs
Hair Color: Blonde
Hair Length: Long
Eye Color: Brown
Agency: Donatelli Modeling Agency
Agent Contact: skichline@verizon.net
Will Do Nudes: Yes
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11. Macungie, PA. Actors
Nude work does NOT mean porn.
Model Code: 0002
Male/Female: M
Name: DC Ryder
Email: See Agency
Website: www.modelmayhem.com/laur994
Age Range: 35 - 42
Height: 6ft 2in
Weight: 285 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Hair Length: Short
Eye Color: Hazel
Agency: Brittany Carter Agency
Agent Contact: brittanycarter101@gmail.com
Will Do Nudes: No
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12. Northampton, PA. Actors
Nude work does NOT mean porn.
Model Code: 0014
Male/Female: F
Name: Masquerjade
Email: Contact via website
Website:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/3051878
Age Range: 18 - 25
Height: 5ft 6in
Weight:125 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Hair Length: Medium
Eye Color: Blue
Agency: N/A
Agent Contact: N/A
Will Do Nudes: No
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13. Palmerton, PA. Actors
Nude work does NOT mean porn.
Model Code: 0017
Male/Female: M
Name: John Duyka
Email: Contact via website
Website:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/45411
Age Range: 28 -35
Height: 5ft 11in
Weight: 175 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Hair Length: Medium
Eye Color: Brown
Agency: N/A
Agent Contact: N/A
Will Do Nudes: No
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14. Stewartsville, NJ Actors
Nude work does NOT mean porn.
Model Code: 0022
Male/Female: F
Name: Erica Sylvester
Union: N/A
Email:
Beanielove2000@yahoo.com
Website: facebook.com/erica.sylvester.3
Age Range: 35 - 45
Height: 5ft 7in
Weight: 130 lbs
Hair Color: Dark brownish red
Hair Length: Med
Eye Color: Blue
Agency: N/A
Agent Contact: N/A
Will Do Nudes: No
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15. Costume Department:
The Do's and Don'ts of Creating a Wardrobe for Your Independent Movie
Okay so you've written your movie, cast your actors, and are getting prepped to shoot. A good
portion of that preparation should be placed on creating a cohesive wardrobe for your film. Here
are several Do's and Don'ts for ensuring that everyone looks as amazing as possible.
Do check out the wardrobe at least a week before you start shooting. It can be very
tempting, especially on ultra low budget sets to trust the talent to bring along their own clothes to
shoot in. This isn't a bad idea but it can become one if you don't insist on seeing your actors in
every piece they plan on wearing prior to filming. Checking out the clothes before you shoot
provides you with a chance to notice if there are going to be any problems relative to fit or
feasibility.
Don't pick out clothes covered in brand names. Unless a clothing company is helping to
sponsor your production in exchange for product placement, it can be more trouble than it's
worth to have your actors wearing clothes covered in labels and branded graphics as these
things may ultimately need to be blurred out based on where the film is being shown.
Do consider all of the resources that are possible. While you've likely considered what's
available in the actor's closets and pieces that you may have seen in stores, it may also benefit
you to looked to local theaters to see if they have wardrobe or costumers who may also be of
assistance.
Don't be afraid of doing a little DIY to get pieces you need. If you don't sew or don't have
someone on your crew capable of sewing then DIY projects can seem daunting but they don't
have to be e.g. an oversized button down shirt can easily become a cute cocktail style dress
without altering it at all (http://www.beadandcord.com/clipper/ella.hart.1368608/diy-clothes-diy-
refashion-10893/53299.html) or an ordinary sweater can become something so much more
swanky with just some spray paint and time (http://runwaydiy.com/2011/10/12/diy-stella-
mccartney-gold-plated-sweater-dress/).
Do look for opportunity to save money on costly pieces. There are some things that you
may need that you can't source from the closets of your actors or find inexpensively. However
you may still be able to get them. If you happen to need something like a very specific type of
costume or a great evening gown it may benefit you to attempt bartering with a local shop or
boutique. In exchange for allowing you to borrow the piece consider that you can offer them a
mention in the credits of the movie or if feasible find a way to fit their store into your shoot. Note
that in instances like this it may be beneficial for you to leave a deposit or provide dry cleaning.
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16. Don't purchase pieces that are super trendy. If you're shooting a movie that's meant to be
set in the “Present Day” as opposed to in a particular year then pieces that are on trend right
now will serve to inadvertently date your movie.
Do utilize as many basic pieces as possible and get back-ups whenever possible.
Things like jeans and plain t-shirts can be inexpensive and are common enough that they won't
seem out of place in most movies. In selecting these pieces keep an eye out on sales and close
outs so that you can buy extras of items that may get damaged or will need to be worn for
extensive periods of time.
Don't forget to pack a mini stylist kit, especially if there's no one designated to handle
wardrobe on set. Make sure that you have stain removal pens, deodorant removal sponges
(https://hollywoodfashionsecrets.com/product/deodorant-stain-removing-sponge/), nipple
concealers for any sheer or thin pieces (https://hollywoodfashionsecrets.com/product-
category/no-show-concealers/) and items peel and toss strapless panties which super helpful if
you're shooting a nude scene and your actors don't actually want to be nude
(http://www.wardrobesupplies.com/products/shibue-couture-peel-and-toss-disposable-
strapless-panty). Additionally, you may also want to invest in a small, portable steamer.
Tiffany Brown
Wardrobe Specialist
tiffany@hoopsandbrown.co
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17. Interview: William D. Prystauk
Interview with local film maker and author William D. Prystauk.
1. When did you get into film making?
A. My friend, Paul J. Williams, asked me to produce his short police drama, STABLE in 2012. I
assisted him with casting and became the on set still photographer as well.
2. What was your "push", what made you decide to produce films?
A. As a screenwriter, I knew in order to have a script produced, I’d have to do it myself. In
today’s market and with a still indeterminate economy, there’s just no other way. I have several
award-winning screenplays collecting dust, so I knew I just had to do something. After all, it’s
hard to entertain people if cannot engage the creative material.
3. What projects do you have out now, if any and where can people get/view them?
A. In 2014, I directed my short TIGERS IN THE SOUP, and produced and directed another Paul
J. Williams short, the 30-minute crime thriller, CASE #5930. Right now, TIGERS has appeared
in one festival, and I’m awaiting word on others. CASE #5930 is in the final stages of editing
before we submit to festivals.
STABLE is available here: http://www.productionhub.com/video/view.aspx?item=11974
In 2013, the Advanced Film Students at New Jersey Film School turned my short horror script,
TOO MANY PREDATORS, into a film, which won third place at the MoviePoet Short Film
Contest: http://vimeo.com/54583103
4. Who or what inspires you and your films?
A. My brain is always on, and if a great character or killer story line oozes up from my
unconscious, I have to write that script. If the script is solid (after revisions and table reads, of
course), then I’m inspired to make the film.
5. What type of projects do you work on? (comedy, horror, etc.)
A. I love horror, thriller, and sci-fi – and all in a dramatic vein. However, if the story’s amazing, I
don’t really care about genre. So if someone approaches me with an excellent story, then I’ll do
my best to help make it happen.
If I have a story idea I love, I’ll write with abandon, regardless of genre.
6. What is your goal? Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A. Whoa. The goal is to produce and direct a low-budget feature by then – if not two! Otherwise,
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18. I have several books on the way, and the hope is that someone will enjoy one of them enough to
want to see the dust covered screenplay that inspired the novel…
7. What is the hardest part of film making?
A. Money. Above and below the line talent can be found anywhere, which is awesome, but the
lack of funding usually puts a damper on the fun of creating.
8. What is the easiest part?
A. Directing. All one has to do is make certain the right people are in place, and doing what they
do best. This means a director shouldn’t micro-manage, and simply trust those professionals
around him or her.
9. Any tips for those starting out?
A. Here’s some… Watch films and read scripts – and if you can’t tell great works from bad ones,
don’t make a movie. Your film only works if you have a viable script; therefore, have table reads
and listen to constructive feedback before moving forward. Surround yourself with people who
know what they’re doing and have a passion for the medium, and respect them for their
expertise. Make certain you have your locations secured for shooting as soon as possible. Don’t
cast friends and family unless they’re genuine actors. If someone doesn’t fit in with the little film
family you’ve created, that person has to go. Make sure you feed cast and crew well because a
movie marches on its stomach. On set, don’t be a jerk to people. Although everyone counts
when it comes to cast and crew, two people have the greatest impact on your final cut:
cinematographer and editor, so don’t skimp on getting the best people possible.
If you decide to have a “world premier” at your local theatre for friends and family, don’t ask
them, “Did you like it?” when they exit the venue. Otherwise, you will paint them into a corner
and receive a dishonest response. Let them come to you if they have something wonderful to
say.
Every time you see a film, you are witnessing a small miracle because making movies takes
great collaborative artistic effort, and as we’ve seen with JODOROWSKY’S DUNE and LOST
IN LA MANCHA, even giant productions can fall apart. So be cool and trust those around you to
help make it happen.
10. What other projects are you working on?
A. I’m rewriting a low-budget dramatic science fiction feature script, and I am taking notes for a
horror feature.
My novel, the hard-boiled crime thriller BLOODLETTING, has been released in paperback, as
well as on Kindle and Nook. The story has been adapted from my screenplay of the same name,
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19. which led in the mystery category, and ultimately won second place overall at the Screenwriters
Showcase Screenplay Contest in 2006. Of course, I’d love to see the book made into a film.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-
keywords=prystauk
I also have a weekly horror podcast, THE LAST KNOCK, which is available at iTunes or from
my website at www.crashpalaceproductions.com.
Thank you so very much for having me!
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20. Camera/Cinematographer/DP
Company: Camera Sublime
Owner/Operater: JR
Location: Philidelphia, PA
Email: jr@camerasublime.com
Website: http://www.camerasublime.com
Skills: Commercials, Documentaries, Music
Videos & Short Film
Company: Dan Lantz
Owner/Operater: Dan Lantz
Location: Paoli, PA
Email: dan@danlantz.com
Website: http://www.danlantz.com
Skills: Short films, Feature films, TV Series
Company: Iron Fist Films
Contact: Dave Bullis
Email: Info@IronFistFilms.com
Website: http://ironfistfilms.com
Location: Philidelphia, PA.
Skills: Videographer/Cinematographer
Name: Peter Gourniak
Location: Lehigh Valley, PA
Email: pgourniak@gmail.com
Website: www.petergourniak.com
Skils: Director of Photography
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21. Casting Calls
Casting calls from NY to Philly and everywhere
in between unless otherwise noted.
CASTING SEARCH FOR 80 ADVENTURE
SEEKERS / TRAVELERS
Age range Must be 18 – 35 years old.
Works Thursday 1/22 in Williamsburg, BK.
Oconnor Cating is looking to cast some die
hard adventurers to participate in a 1 to 10 day
long adventure for a shoe companies
commercial / web promo.
Now casting up to 80 individuals
and adventure seekers from all over the U.S.
(individuals AND their friends) to participate in
adventures that could be local, in the USA or
even International. You will not be liable for
any expenses – travel costs, meals, passport
expenses will all be picked up by the client.
You just supply yourself, your time, and your
desire to find something new about the world…
and maybe even yourself.
Searching for 80 people to be in web videos
for Major Shoe Company $$$
Always want to learn how to sail?
Or NEVER been on a plane before
Or Currently live in a remote, desolate part of
the USA
Or Want to visit your ancestral homeland
Or maybe you have an interesting career, or
hobby, are a blogger/writer/author, or are in a
Bob Marley Cover Band, or an
artist/painter/illustrator, or love sharks enough
to want to swim with them. We are looking for
people just like you and more. You just never
know what may come your way on the
adventure!
These are just a few of the types of people we
are looking for in our quest to find 80
Adventure Seekers from all over the USA to be
featured in a WEB VIDEO CAMPAIGN for a
Major Shoe Company. You may be chosen to
go on a local, domestic or International
expedition. Looking for men and women age
18-35.
If interested act fast and go to:
http://www.jotformpro.com/OconnorCasting/S
HOEVIDEO
REQUIREMENTS: You don’t need to be a die
hard adventurer. You can be someone who
has never been able to go anywhere, but longs
for adventure.
Nationwide.
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CW Supernatural
Casting calls for all new episodes of
Supernatural are being held right now and will
continue throughout this and upcoming
seasons. Fresh and unique performers are
needed each week and interested actors of all
ages and types can submit themselves for
consideration today by sending emails to
supernaturalcasting@gmail.com.
Shoots in Canada
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CASTING NOTICE- MARTIAN (FILM/NEW
YORK)
From writers Jameel Saleem (Manhattan Love
Story, The Soul Man, Exit Strategy), Andre
Robbins, and award winning writer/director
Bobby Yan, as well as the Producers of the
highly acclaimed Pariah and Yelling to the Sky,
Martian is a story that explores complex issues
of sexual identity within one man’s journey
towards self actualization and success in the
music industry.
Chris Mars—23- Male, African American:
Young, good looking, charismatic and driven.
After the tragic death of his father at a young
age, he becomes the man of the house, but is
determined to follow his dreams of becoming a
musician. Riding a recent wave of success, he
has to confront his sexual-identity and past,
while being torn between his heart and what is
“acceptable” for a mainstream artist. (Lead)
Mel—27- Male, African American or Mixed –A
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22. complex individual, toughened by the streets,
prison life, and a tainted past, he is Chris’s ride
or die, by any means necessary. That is, until
Chris’s new girlfriend and music success,
drives a wedge between them. (Lead)
*Actors must be comfortable with themes of
homosexuality within the film.
To apply Click Here!
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23. DIY: Steadi-cam
Many a year ago, when I was partners in N.E.T.
Film/Video, we had a need for a steadi-cam. The
scene called for a shot of a character walking
around another character and hand-holding it was
not cutting it.
This was back in the days when the only steadi-
cam option was the professional one oor the smaller
hand held version which was still several hundred
dollars.
Enter Google, with a few minutes of Google I found
a hand made option that, back then, cost about
$20.00.
We are not going to show you how to build one here
as there are far too many options (such as the
example to the right) to give them justice. Instead,
we will link to several options, starting with the one
we used way back then and getting more
sophisticated as we go.
Let's start with a very basic, but very usable and decent one:
Her is the ugliness that we used. Again, worked great: http://littlegreatideas.com/stabilizer/diy/
This one is a bit more sophisticated, but looks much better than ours did:
http://www.diyphotography.net/how-bulid-30-diy-steadycam/
Another very nice looking one, a bit more work too:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Solid-Steadicam-below-20-GoPro-vdslr-dslr/?ALLSTEPS
Another great one:
http://lifehacker.com/the-krotocam-is-a-diy-steadicam-you-can-build-on-the-ch-512048540
Here is some video using the version that we had used many years ago (Not our footage).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztvjeJn-SQk Video of low angle run down a hall.
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24. Film Music
Company: Westwires Recording USA
Contact: Wayne Becker
Email: wayne@westwires.com
Web Address: http://www.westwires.com
Location: Allentown, PA 18109
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25. Foley Recording Studio
Company: Peak Level Studio
Contact: David Ondusko
Email: dave@peaklevelstudio.com
Web Address:
http://www.peaklevelstudio.com
Location: Lehighton, PA 18235
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26. Article: Producers
Hello everyone,
Over the next few issues I am going to cover some basics of who's who in the production of a
film (whether it be a major film, a documentary, music video or web series), starting with the
Producer.
Producers
A movie producer is the person responsible for making sure an appealing, high-quality movie is
produced on time and within budget. That means supervising and packaging the project from
conception to distribution to theaters, while interfacing with the studio and managing the work of
hundreds of individuals.
Responsibilities include:
Preproduction
• Find material from a book or script.
• Get the script into good enough shape to attract a director (and studio, if this is not a studio-
initiated production).
• Secure financing for the film, if it is not being made for a studio.
• Choose the director and other parts of the creative team.
• Cast the actors, working with the director.
• Determine locations and budget.
• Decide on cinematographer and special effects.
• Hire a production team including crew and producers.
• Develop a shooting schedule.
• Create a detailed plan of action for production.
Production
• Offer creative suggestions to the director.
• Handle problems with actors or creative staff.
• Monitor production timetable and budget.
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27. • Review video dailies, the film shot each day.
Postproduction
• Discuss order and selection of scenes with the director.
• Review the fine cut of the film after it is edited.
• In some cases, polish, revise and restructure the film to create the final cut.
• Work with a distributor to secure distribution for the film. This may include showing the
distributors the final cut of the film.
• Review the distributor's advertising campaign for the film.
That is a lot of stuff. It sure is, so if you're doing all of this, then you are the Producer.
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28. Hair Stylist
Company: Glamform
Contact: Roberta Batts
Email:
Robertblessed@gmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/roberta.batts
Location: Philadelphia,PA
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29. MUA
Company: Glamform
Contact: Iman Joelle Clements
Email: Imanjoelle@gmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/joel.clements.98
Location: Philadelphia,PA
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30. Producers
Name: Artisha Mann-Cooper
Location: Philidelphia, PA
Email: artishamann@gmail.com
Name: Peter Gourniak
Location: Lehigh Valley, PA
Email: pgourniak@gmail.com
Website: www.petergourniak.com
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31. Special Effects MUA
Company: Black Bird SPFX
Contact: Christina Puff & Graham Groff
Email: christinapuff@msn.com or
bloodpack101@Yahoo.com
Website: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?
id=36528534696795
Skills: Practical FX, Creature FX, Prop
Fabrication and more!
Location: Philadelphia Pa
Company: Sick & Twisted FX
Contact: Tom Smith
Email: tom10875@msn.com
Website: http://tom10875.wix.com/sandtfx
Skills: Sculpting, Props, Make up, FX, Teeth &
Molds
Location: Philidelphia, PA.
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32. Video Production Companies
Company: 3BR Productions
Contact: Jay Deitzel
Email: 3BRPictures@gmail.com
Website: facebook.com/3BRfilms
Location: Catasauqua, Pa
Skills: Full production studio
Company: N/A
Contact: Anthony Cutro
Email: darthflagger@yahoo.com
Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Skills: Videographer/Cinematographer
Company: Bang Pictures
Contact: Mark Eaton
Email: mark@bangpictures.com
Website: www.bangpictures.com
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Skills: Full production studio
Company: Crash Palace Productions
Contact:
Email: info@igneousfeatures.com
Website: www.igneousfeatures.com
Location: Easton, PA
Skills: Full productions
Company: Igneous Features
Contact: William D. Prystauk
Email: crashpalaceproductions@gmail.com
Website: www.crashpalaceproductions.com
Location: Easton, PA
Skills: Full productions
Company: Joe Smith Productions
Contact: Joe Smith
Email: joe@joesmithproductions.com
Website: http://joesmithproductions.com
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Skills: Full service video production
Company: Simitri Productions
Contact: Brian
Email: Brian@symitriproductions.com
Website: www.symitriproductions.com/
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Skills: Full production studio
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33. The Sand Lot
Have you ever shot on a beach? If you haven't yet, sand gets 'everywhere”, literally. Here are a
few tips on keeping your gear sand free and in good working order.
1. Wrap all of your gear in “clear” garbage bags. This lets you see the contents without
needing to open every bag.
2. Only take it out when it is needed and replace it as soon as it is no longer needed.
3. Clean every nook and cranny with a blower brush or a blower if the hairs may impede
performance if they come out.
4. Use the item in the bag if possible. Such as, recording equipment. No need to take it out
of the bag, just plug in the cables, tie wrap the bag around the cables and you're set.
5. At the end of the day, give everything a quick cleaning and you should have no problems.
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34. Voice Over Studio
Company: Peak Level Studio
Contact: David Ondusko
Email: dave@peaklevelstudio.com
Web Address: http://www.peaklevelstudio.com
Location: Lehighton, PA 18235
Company: Signal Sound Studios
Contact: Pete Davis
Email: pete@signalsound.com
Web Address: www.signalsound.com
Location: Quackertown, PA 18951
Company: SweetCreek Studios
Contact: John Fachet
Email: Sweetcreekstudios@gmail.com
Web Address: Sweetcreekstudios.com
Location: Ottsville Pa 18942
Company: Westwires Recording USA
Contact: Wayne Becker
Email: wayne@westwires.com
Web Address: http://www.westwires.com
Location: Allentown, PA 18109
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35. Advertising
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