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Sesame Street is now casting families for a Photoshoot in New York City.  Casting directors are now casting real families to work on scenes filming in New York City on October 6-10, 2022. Casting:  We seek to work with families whose children are no older than seven years of age. Children, parents, and grandparents (if available) will be featured in the images. How to apply? Join Project Casting to access jobs you can apply to right now. Check out the casting call breakdown below to audition for a role in the upcoming production. 2022 Sesame Street Photo Shoot | New York City Shoot Day Specifics The shoot will take place over four days on or about October 6-10 Each family will play (or read! or sing! or jump!) with a Muppet for around 20 minutes on one day Locations will be in/around New York City Families (parents and kids) must wear clothing that is solid colored, with no logos or branding. Specific details about the shoot date, time, and location will be conveyed to selected families closer to the shoot date. For information about Sesame Street in Communities programming, please visit: www.sesamestreetincommunities.org Purpose of the Shoot To capture documentary photographs (and some video) of families interacting with Muppet characters We seek to work with families whose children are no older than seven years of age Children, parents, and grandparents (if available) will be featured in the images Planned photography usage is intended to support Sesame Workshop educational nonprofit business for mission-driven marketing, social impact programming and formal learning, and other similar opportunities, across all platforms globally. While it is unknown for how long the photos will be in active circulation, the majority of their use will happen over the next 1-2 years. Examples of the kinds of photos we seek to produce can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/sesameexample REQUIRED: Registration If you wish to participate, please fill out the below form and submit no later than August 19th. Sesame Street will be in touch the first week of September to confirm if your family has been selected. We will then provide more information about the date, time, and location of your Muppet meeting. Thank you for your consideration of our project. We look forward to meeting you! Interested? Apply Now Kids Modeling Tips If you're considering getting your child into modeling, you should keep a few things in mind. Here are some kids modeling tips to help you get started: Talk to your child about their goals and expectations. They must understand what modeling entails and what their responsibilities would be. Help them build a strong portfolio. It is one of the most important aspects of being a successful model. Work with a professional photographer to get some great shots of your child. Get them started with an agency. A good agency will help promote your child and get them gigs. They will also be able to give you advice on how to best support your child's career. Be supportive. It is a big commitment for your child, and they will need all the support you can give them. Attend their castings and photo shoots, and help them with their studies so they can continue to pursue their dreams. You deserve to get discovered. Find more jobs, networking opportunities, and resources on Project Casting. More Project Casting Call Jobs: How To Get Cast in HBO's 'The Righteous Gemstones Season 2 HBO's 'The Righteous Gemstones' season 3 is now casting in Charleston, South Carolina. HBO's 'The Righteous Gemstones' Season 3 is now hiring actors, models, an... YouTube Channel Casting Call for Boxers A major YouTube channel is casting female boxers in Atlanta, Georgia.  YouTube channel casting directors are now casting female boxers to work on scenes fi... Music Video Miami Casting Call for Jamaican Actors A music video is casting Jamaican actors for a hip-hop legend music video in Miami, Florida. Miami casting directors are now casting Jamaican actors to work on ...

Apple TV's Ghostwriter season 2 is now casting speaking roles. Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes filming in Toronto, Ontario this January 2021. Producers are seeking the following types: THIS CASTING CALL IS OPEN TO TALENT THROUGHOUT CANADA, THE UNITED STATES, THE UNITED KINGDOM, & AUSTRALIA SAMIR YOUSEF: Male. Character portrayed as Syrian Descent. 12 years old. LEAD [SAMIR YOUSEF] Male. Character portrayed as Syrian descent. 12 years old. High EQ and remarkably responsible for his age, smart, thoughtful, nurturing, compassionate, Samir lives with his two younger siblings and his hard-working parents. Because of his family’s journey to America, Samir had to grow up fast. He is always working hard, helping out his family, and taking care of his younger siblings. Because of that, he never really was able to be a kid or enjoy time with new friends. But when three characters from The Wizard of Oz–Tin Girl, Scarecrow and Lion–suddenly are released into our world, Samir, along with Nia & Harper, the only other two who can see these book characters, is thrust into a new adventure. While Samir is excited to finally be having some fun, he also remains cautious and responsible, making sure his younger brother is taken care of no matter what. But, with his new friends help, Samir has some fun as they figure out the clues to help get these book characters get back into their story. LEAD About Apple TV's Ghostwriter (Magnesium): According to reports, Apple TV's Ghostwriter, is filming under the working-title Magnesium. The show centers around a ghost who haunts a neighborhood bookstore and starts releasing fictional characters into the real world. Four kids work together to solve an exciting mystery surrounding the ghost's unfinished business. The show stars Isaac Arellanes, Amadi Chapata, and Hannah Levinson. How to apply: Ghostwriter Season 2Casting Call CASTING CALL FOR A SERIES MAGNESIUM Series Overview: When a ghost haunts a neighborhood bookstore and starts releasing fictional characters into the real world, three kids must team up to solve an exciting mystery surrounding the ghost’s unfinished business ***Open to UNION and NON-UNION talent*** ***THIS CASTING CALL IS OPEN TO TALENT THROUGHOUT CANADA, THE UNITED STATES, THE UNITED KINGDOM, & AUSTRALIA*** ***TALENT MUST RESIDE IN CANADA, THE UNITED STATES, THE UNITED KINGDOM, OR AUSTRALIA*** ***TALENT MUST BE AT LEAST 12 YEARS OF AGE BY JANUARY 2021*** SEEKING SAMIR YOUSEF: Male. Character portrayed as Syrian Descent. 12 years old. LEAD Details Production Company: Sinking Ship Entertainment/Sesame Workshop Network(s): TBA-Major International Streaming Platform Executive Producer(S): J.J. Johnson, Blair Powers, Matt Bishop, Christin Simms, Luke Matheny, Andrew Orenstein,Kay Wilson Stallings Producer:Sari Friedland Director:Luke Matheny Writer(s):Andrew Orenstein, Various Outside Date(s):January-June2021 Rate:ACTRA IPA Filming Location:Toronto, Ontario, Canada FULL Character Descriptions and Submission Details: [SAMIR YOUSEF] Male. Character portrayed as Syrian descent. 12 years old. High EQ and remarkably responsible for his age, smart, thoughtful, nurturing, compassionate, Samir lives with his two younger siblings and his hard-working parents. Because of his family’s journey to America, Samir had to grow up fast. He is always working hard, helping out his family, and taking care of his younger siblings. Because of that, he never really was able to be a kid or enjoy time with new friends. But when three characters from The Wizard of Oz–Tin Girl, Scarecrow and Lion–suddenly are released into our world, Samir, along with Nia & Harper, the only other two who can see these book characters, is thrust into a new adventure. While Samir is excited to finally be having some fun, he also remains cautious and responsible, making sure his younger brother is taken care of no matter what. But, with his new friends help, Samir has some fun as they figure out the clues to help get these book characters get back into their story. LEAD SUBMISSION DETAILS FOR SAMIR!!! If your child wants to audition for the character above, please send us everything noted below in one email. You do not need permission to submit, please just send in your submission!! Please send us the following in ONE EMAIL: WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR EMAIL: 1. Parents, please make sure to send us your: Name Phone number Email The name of your child who wants to be considered Their age and Date of Birth Where you and the talent reside in (Please make sure to state the Country, City/Town, Province/State, Area) 2. A photo that clearly shows your child’s face (No sunglasses, or filters) NOTE: If you have an agent please allow them to submit you! SEND SUBMISSIONS DIRECTLY TO: [email protected] Any questions can be sent to: [email protected] Deadline for Email Submissions: Friday, November 13, 2020, @ 2:00 PM EST NOTE: We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting for every role. Please submit qualified performers without regard to disability, race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnic origin, or any other basis prohibited by law unless otherwise specifically indicated.  No phone calls, please. Related: How to Find Acting Auditions and Casting Calls Please do not apply, if you are not local or if you do not fit the description. What do you think? Discuss this story with other fans on Instagram @projectcasting

According to reports, Apple has ordered 20 new TV series from top executives in a reported attempt to win an Oscar. The Wrap reports the tech giant has ordered almost 20 original shows with A-list collaborators across multiple genres in a reported plan to enter into the Hollywood yearly Oscar race. In fact, HBO’s has announced a scripted series with Sesame Workshop. Oprah Winfrey has launched a major deal. Insiders suggest the company is planning on release a video platform similar to the company’s streaming service. Apple also hired Layne Eskridge, the creative mind behind hit shows such as Georgia-filmed Netflix series Ozark to work as a creative executive under Apple Worldwide Video executives. Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht. They previously worked from Sony and started Apple’s $1 billion content shopping spree last June. But Apple’s exact plan is still a mystery to many producers, agents and Apple competitors, The Wrap reports. “There’s a ‘Great and Powerful Oz’ kind of vibe about it,” said one top talent manager and content packager, speaking on the condition of anonymity. “They’re kind of elusive, like who is running the thing?” Overall, this is great news for aspiring actors, producers, and film industry career workers. More competition in the film industry provides new job opportunities. In fact, reports indicate Apple is considering spending $2 billion to make this happen. “They’re paying real quotes and not trying to squeeze us for less and less the way the studios are on the network side. They’re formidable buyers,” a manager told The Wrap. Related: Apple and Kevin Durant Are Teaming Up for a New TV Series Apple is Now Hiring People to Work From Home Apple’s Billion Dollar Investment is Great News for Aspiring Actors What do you think? Discuss this story with fellow Project Casting fans on Facebook. On Twitter, follow us at @projectcasting.

Sesame Street is struggling to reach kids and pay their bills now Big Bird is headed to HBO. A new deal with HBO and Sesame Street will allow for the kids' franchise to develop twice as much content per seasons, a new Muppets spinoff, and continue the legacy of Sesame Workshop, the non profit that produces the show. However, Sesame Street was nearly gone forever after reports suggested the company was losing money. According to released documents, the organization has operated at a loss in recent years. But, it begs the question - how can such a popular show lose money? High production costs and the low demand for DVDs has caused for Sesame Street to lose money year after year. Even money earned from their toy collection has hit a record low. Sesame Workshop has a significant merchandising asset in its intellectual property, which it has licensed to companies including Hasbro, Fisher-Price and Betty Crocker. The nonprofit would bring in revenue from hit toys like Tickle Me Elmo and Talking Big Bird, but it's still not enough. Licensing revenue has dipped to roughly the same level as the show's production cost (from $46 million in 2013 to $41 million in 2014), according to the financial statements. "Kids' habits are shifting. They've moved on to interactive platforms," says Gary Knell, Sesame Workshop's former CEO, who left in 2011. "Traditional toys don't really carry the day." PBS will air the new episodes nine months after they first run on HBO, reportedly paying a license fee that covers about 10 percent of the show's annual $40 million production cost. "HBO gets a huge bonanza brand they will do a great job marketing to get young parents to sign on to their streaming platforms. For Sesame, it's a way of plugging a big gap and providing funding for a lot of shows." PBS now will air the episodes from HBO for free, to a young audience unconcerned with spoilers or first runs. Says Gary Knell, Sesame Workshop's former CEO "I think it's a win-win-win." Source: The Hollywood Reporter