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Houghton, MI – Tuesday, July 17, 2018 The filmmakers behind the Michigan-based Northbound series are seeking actors to be extras in an upcoming film shoot at the Great Lakes Research Center (GRLC) on the Michigan Technological University campus.
Auditions can be done either by submitting a video, or in person at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, by this Sunday, July 22, 2018. In-Person auditions will be done on Sunday, July 22nd, in the Room 120 at the Rozsa Center.
The actual filming date is Saturday, August 11th, and will take place between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The GLRC will be portrayed as a medical research facility. The extras will be playing a large group of characters who die, after a mysterious outbreak. The team is looking for 25 to 30 extras in total. Three will be interacting with the main actors, without dialogue. An additional four actors are needed to play military guards, and will be needed between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM on August 11th. The majority of extras will be playing doctors, nurses or lab technicians. All adults are welcome to audition. There are no age or gender preferences.
Northbound is a post-apocalyptic webseries made in the Upper Peninsula, that began in early 2014. To date, there are 2 seasons currently available exclusively on the online streaming platform Seeka TV, which you can view for free by clicking this link: https://goo.gl/DYgtcB . The upcoming shoot is intended for the first episode of Season 3, which will also be the final season of the series, and will lead into a feature film called Northstar. This is a community-driven project that has found an audience around the world. The filmmakers are seeking actors to become part of their ongoing effort to bring the UP to a wider audience.
How to Audition:
Send a Video
Fill out a Talent Form by Sunday, July 22
The form requires an upload of a MP4 video – deadline 5:00 PM, July 22
You may use the scene provided, or use your own material, so long as the video is no longer than 1 minute.
Audition in Person
Fill out a Talent Form by Sunday, July 22
You will be sent a 30-minute audition slot between 3:00-5:00 pm, July 22, at Rozsa 120 (Choir Room), at Michigan Technological University
Using the provided scene, you will read or improvise for a video recording.
AUDITION SCENE: Download Audition Scene
For further information, please contact Patricia Helsel, helsel@mtu.edu
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disability.
