Crew and Casting Calls in Georgia:
While the Georgia Film, Music and Digital Entertainment Office does not hire crew members nor cast actors and extras for film and TV projects, there are a number of ways for Georgians to find work in the industry. Please find two sections of information and links below — one for CREW and one for CASTING:
CREW POSITIONS
When our office is notified about crew or casting opportunities we post them on the “Help Wanted Hotline” page of our website. You can also follow us on Facebook or Twitter. We are not authorized to release production company contact information beyond what is listed on these pages.
You may also wish to list your services in the Georgia Film & Television Sourcebook, the production directory issued to companies shooting in Georgia when they're looking for crew.
When applying for a crew position it is important to indicate at the top of the resume and/or in a cover letter which department or job one is applying for. A general “I’ll do anything” resume will most likely get lost in the shuffle.
If you are new to the industry and looking for work, the typical entry level job is that of Production Assistant (P.A.). In addition to the sources listed above, you may wish to get your name out there by taking P.A. training courses or networking with other film professionals. A list of local organizations offering such events is on our Important Links page.
The links below are general film industry overviews for those not familiar with how productions are staffed and structured:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filmmaking
http://www.howstuffworks.com/movie-producer.htm
CASTING
1. Check our Help Wanted Hotline at 404-962-4055 or online. Here you will find any job postings and casting calls that production companies have asked our office to release.
2. You can also follow us on Facebook or Twitter for additional announcements.
3. Contact casting agencies in the Georgia Film Sourcebook, located at http://www.ozonline.tv/oz_sourcebooks1_gfvs.html
3. Read this AJC article, which includes information on contacting agencies.
Other resources (this list is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by the Georgia Film, Music and Digital Entertainment office nor the State of Georgia):
Big Picture Casting
http://bigpicturecasting.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Picture-Casting/158743117543546
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigpiccast
Bill Marinella Casting
www.marinellacasting.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billmarinellacasting
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marinellacast
Christopher Gray Casting
www.christophergraycasting.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrisgraycast
CL Casting (Catrett Locke Casting)
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CLCastingCo
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CLCastingATL
Extras Casting Atlanta
www.extrascastingatlanta.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Extras-Casting-Atlanta/105689736127519#!/ExtrasCastingAtlanta
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/Extrascasting
Email: extrascastingatlanta@gmail.com
New Life Casting
www.newlifecasting.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NewLifeCasting
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewLifeCasting
Rare Diamond Agency
www.rarediamondagency.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RareDAgency
Tammy Smith Casting
http://www.tammysmithcasting.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tammy-Smith-Casting-Atlanta/278978462171220
Tyler Perry Studios Casting
Mailing Address:
TPS / Extras Casting Department
Attn: TPS FBOW
Heather H. Bivens/Emily Mask
541 10th Street # 172
Atlanta, G.A. 30318
Twitter: http://twitter.com/TPS_Extras
You may visit Tyler Perry Studios Extras Casting Department's page on Facebook & follow on Twitter to stay updated with all extras casting information!
William Reynolds Agency
www.williamreynoldsagency.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/William-Reynolds-Agency/126377710710857#!/william.reynolds.98499
rwreynolds2@cs.com
For information about minors in Film and Television, see http://www.dol.state.ga.us/em/cl_minors_in_entertainment.htm