Brando Quilici is a Director (
http://www.brandoquilici.com).
He is making a show for Discovery Channel and I was tipped off by a little bird that he is doing it with unpaid workers:
Production:Ancient Egypt Docu Drama (Television)Location:London
Employer:HD Productions srl.Duration:2-6 shooting days, starts Approx 23 May tbc
(Non-Union artist contracts)
Director: tbc. Discovery Channel documentary project is looking for male and female experienced actors to portray characters in an Ancient Egyptian murder mystery. Shooting between 2 - 6 days (depending on role) on location at film studios in Ourazazate, Morocco. This is a Non-Equity project and payment is on a lo/no/deferred basis. However, travel to Morocco, expenses and accomodation will be covered.
If you resemble or fit any of the below descriptions please email us your cv, head shot, full body shot and dress size. (male actors should be prepared to shave head/ facial hair) There will be a casting call in London on the 28th / 29th of May so please apply before then or we will be unable to consider you.
Web: http://www.brandoquilici.com
Apply to: Brando Quilici
7 breakdowns:
1. Male / 41-50 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Requires Nudity.
Male Actor to portray Egyptian Pharaoh Ramesses III. (ideally north african / middle eastern origin but not essential)Between 35-55 years. Heavy set, strong muscular physic (Nudity of the upper body required for ancient egyptian costume.). Clean shaven, short hair (or wilingness to shave head)
2. Female / 31-40 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Requires Nudity.
Female Actor to portray egyptian queen - a calculating wife of the pharaoh who is plotting her husband's assasination. Attractive, Dark, exotic looks. good figure. Between 30 - 45. No full nudity but some costumes may be of revealling / semi-see through fabric.
3. Male / 18-24 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Requires Nudity.
Male Actor to play Egyptian prince, 2nd son of the pharaoh. Tall, slim, muscular ,high cheekbones dark, curly hair. clean shaven. Between 18-25 (27 max)Nudity of the upper body required for ancient egyptian costume.
4. Male / 18-24 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Requires Nudity.
Male Actor to play Egyptian prince, 1st son of the pharoah. Tall, well built, muscular, (ideally of north african origin but not essential), clean shaven,short hair, willingness to shave head. Nudity of the upper body required for ancient egyptian costume.
5. Male / 31-40 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Requires Nudity.
Male Actor to play Egyptian army general. Between 30 - 50 years of age. Well built, musular. Nudity of the upper body required for ancient egyptian costume.
6. Male / 51-60 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Requires Nudity.
Male Actor required to play ancient egyptian court magician. Dark features, face with character, willingness to shave head. Nudity of upper body may be required for ancient egyptian costume.
7. Female / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Requires Nudity.
Female Actor to play Great Royal wife of the Egyptian pharaoh. Beautiful, dark features, good figure. Between 25-35. No full nudity but some costumes may be of revealling / semi-see through fabric.Dear Brando,
I apologise for bothering you but I am writing about your advert as I wondered whether these positions should paid if you expect them to do work for you?
Is that not right? I would be grateful you could let me know.
Many thanksNo reply.
Hi Brando,
Would it be possible to have an answer to this?
Many thanksNo reply.
Hi Brando,
I apologise for bothering you again but would it be possible for you to address this?
Many thanksNo reply. Obviously Brando doesn't think that is a question worth answering.
It's time to ask Discovery about this - I wonder if they expect their performers to be paid as part of compliance/overseas sales etc. If anyone has the contact names of any commissioning editors or execs at any of the Discovery Channels, I would be very grateful.
Meanwhile
Brando Quilici, http://www.brandoquilici.com: Freelancers Beware!
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