72 Hour Shootout Presents: Casting for Filmmakers Featuring WC Casting
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This Casting for Filmmakers workshop with WC Casting is the first of a series of workshops for filmmakers and actors competing - or thinking of competing - in the annual, global 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking competition. Register online March 1-June 4, 2020, at www.film-lab.org and stay tuned at Facebook.com/72HrShootout for more! Filmmakers compete for screen tests and mentorships with major network TV executives, festival screening, cash prizes and more.
Casting Director WAYNE CHANG will lead this special Casting for Filmmakers workshop. Wayne Chang is an independent Casting Director based in New York City. Recent credits include: In a New York Minute (starring Ludi Lin from Aquaman and Celia Au of Wu Assians, currently screening at festivals globally), International Art House feature Film Tomorrow Comes Today (Taiwanese Director, Ming Lang Chen), and LA & NY casting for Finding Mr. Right (Chinese Director, Xiao Lu Xue), Mojin-The Lost Legend (Chinese IMAX 3D Feature), as well as additional casting for “Life of Pi” (Taiwanese Director, Ang Lee).; short Films include: “Pulse” (2019 LA Film Festival Winner for best Director, Actress, Actor, and LGBTQ Film), “Doorstep” (2019 Golden Door International Festival Selection), “If the Trees Could Talk “ (2015 Cannes Short Film Selection), “The Wreck” (2014 Cannes Short Film Selection), “Love Express” and “Lost and Found,” Episodic casting include: “5 State of Fear” (NBC Chiller Films), “The Negotiator” (Chinese TV series filming in New York), “The Starry Sky, The Starry Sea” (Chinese TV series filming in New York), and most recent “For You…” (Chinese TV series filming in New York). Commercial/Print/VO Casting include Bank of America, Cadillac, ScentBird, and SkyViewParc. IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1745119/#casting_director
Filmmakers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the 72 Hour Shootout at www.film-lab.org before the workshoip. Bring any and all questions you may have. Actors looking to compete, hear about casting from the "other side of the table," and network may also attend.
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The Film Lab The Film Lab is a 501(c)(3) not for profit that has been dedicated to the promotion and support of gender and ethnic parity in entertainment media since 1998. The Film Lab accomplishes that goal in three ways: (1) education; (2) outreach and support; and (3) production. Education – The Film Lab runs monthly events that are open to the public ranging from screenings to seminars to Q&As, all designed to increase awareness of the current state of diversity in media and to provide audiences with the tools and motivation to effectuate positive social change through entertainment. Outreach-Support – The Film Lab runs various programs ranging from the famous 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking competition to filmmaking how-to workshops to networking parties, all of which work to connect people of color, particularly Asian Americans, and mainstream media executives and to create mentorship and distribution opportunities for people creating diverse works. The 72 Hour Shootout filmmaking competition is arguably the Film Lab’s most important annual event; bringing together A-list judges and established and aspiring filmmakers across the globe. People of all colors, backgrounds, religions, and cultures with a common goal: to battle inequality through creativity; to promote gender and ethnic diversity through entertainment; and to challenge stereotypical mainstream constructions of race, gender and sexuality. Top Shootout films have screened at the Asian American International Film Festival and the Time Warner Theatre in New York City and aired on CrossingsTV. The screenings typically sell out. Production – The Film Lab produces media with positive and prolific perceptions of women and people of color. The TV series, Film Lab Presents currently airs on CrossingsTV (Time Warner Cable & Xfinity). We also have an online channel, AAFL TV, to which viewers can subscribe to for free at youtube.com/asamfilmlab. Film Lab’s Numbers in a Nutshell The Film Lab has approximately 8,000+ members across the globe and attracts hundreds of filmmakers annually to compete in its 72 Hour Shootout Filmmaking competition, resulting in a staggering body of bold, innovative and diverse entertainment. The first seasons of Film Lab Presents, the television show, that aired on the municipal channel, NYCLife, had a strong following of primarily Caucasian viewers, with top shows getting over 1 million viewers. The Film Lab has a strong social media presence from their website – www.film-lab.org - to Facebook pages, Twitter (@asamfilmlab), Tumblr, Instagram, and Pinterest, with hundreds of thousands of clicks on a weekly basis. Film Lab’s Partners and Sponsors From executives at ABC, CBS and NBC to companies like Final Draft and MasterClass, a multitude of high-level entertainment companies and professionals have recognized Film Lab's incredible work to support gender and ethnic parity in entertainment media. The Mayor of New York City has recognized Film Lab's President for her acting and activism work (see an excerpt here) and officially welcomed the Film Lab's 72 Hour Shootout filmmakers in 2020. Film Lab’s Partners and Sponsors From executives at ABC, CBS and NBC to companies like Final Draft and MasterClass, a multitude of high-level entertainment companies and professionals have recognized Film Lab's incredible work to support gender and ethnic parity in entertainment media. The Mayor of New York City has recognized Film Lab's President for her acting and activism work (see an excerpt here) and officially welcomed the Film Lab's 72 Hour Shootout filmmakers in 2020.
