Portland’s own Lana Veenker is celebrating 20 years as a casting director! In that time, she’s made a name for herself both here and abroad — having just returned from the Rome Film Festival where she rubbed elbows with Italian film royalty. Lana joined us to look back at the last 20 years of film and TV productions in Oregon. For more information about Lana Veenker, check her out on IMDb.
Many thanks to the team at AM Northwest for helping us celebrate this milestone! We’re so grateful for our community.
To be interviewed on-camera for a video
for Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace
We want to hear what having your coverage means to you!
DETAILS SUBMIT: Submissions (details below) due by 6PM Friday September 6 – DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MONDAY AM!
CASTING: If selected, we will contact you with an appointment for a casting call on Tuesday September 10
FILMING: Week of September 30, one-day shoot
COMPENSATION: Up to $1,000 for TV and Digital use in the state of Oregon, with potential for additional compensation
SOUND INTERESTING? Please send us an email with the following details, so we can get to know you!
Full Name
City of Residence
Email
Phone Number
Photo (a selfie is fine!)
What does having your coverage mean to you?
Did you qualify for help paying for coverage?*
Are you bilingual Spanish/English?*
Send your email to talent@castironstudios.com
Be sure to include your Full Name and Contact Phone
*Not a requirement for consideration.
No phone calls, please.
If you are an Oregon actor represented by a talent agent, and you meet these specifications and are interested in submitting your testimonial, please have your agent submit you for this project on Casting Frontier.
Disney+, the new subscription VOD service from Disney, will launch in just three short months, on November 12, 2019!
A scroll through the preview page of Disney+ reveals many familiar franchises and Disney favorites. Look closely, and you’ll see “Timmy Failure” listed among the titles of originals coming soon!
We can’t wait to see this project! Mark your calendars!
Kicking off the summer season with new connections and old friends
Cast Iron Studios hosted an intimate happy hour this week, celebrating a few new members of the Oregon Media and Production Association. This select group was joined by the Cast Iron team, along with a handful of studio friends, to connect, discuss the latest up-and-coming production buzz, and enjoy some delicious bites and bevs!
John Srednicki, Ranielle Gray, Eryn Goodman and Lana Veenker from Cast Iron Studios
There was much to celebrate, as the local production community here in Portland and surrounding areas has been a hotbed of activity. As KGW recently reported, eight television series recently wrapped filming in the state, including Netflix’s “Trinkets” and Freeform’s “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists,” in addition to feature films and stop-motion animation projects, currently on the rise. Tim Williams, Executive Director of the Oregon Governors Office of Film & Television, quotes an estimated 200 million dollars was spent last year alone. We’re rolling!
Guests of the happy hour with Cast Iron K-9 and fan favorite, Calamity Jane
Lana Veenker, Owner of Cast Iron Studios & Lilly Joynes, Communications Manager at the OMPA
Special shout out to Wine Bridge Imports for sponsoring the event with these three delicious varieties of wine! @winebridgeimports
Thanks to everyone who joined in on the fun and conversation. Cheers to a new season with plenty of exciting, fresh projects barrelling down, or shall we say ‘shooting’ down the local production pipeline!
Don’t miss this Pacific Northwest actor in an all new episode of “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists” tonight at 8PM on Freeform (check local listings).
Cycerli Ash.
Miss an episode? Stream #PLLThePerfectionists on Hulu, freeform.com, or On Demand.
Don’t miss this Pacific Northwest actor in an all new episode of “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists” tonight at 8PM on Freeform (check local listings).
Ben Newman
Miss an episode? Stream #PLLThePerfectionists on Hulu, freeform.com, or On Demand.
Don’t miss these Pacific Northwest actors in an all new episode of “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists” tonight at 8PM on Freeform (check local listings).
Nick Cassidy, Katie O’Grady, Cody Troxel, and Michele Venlee.
Miss an episode? Stream #PLLThePerfectionists on Hulu, freeform.com, or On Demand.
Don’t miss these Pacific Northwest actors in an all new episode of “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists” tonight at 8PM on Freeform (check local listings).
Cycerli Ash and John Zoller.
Miss an episode? Stream #PLLThePerfectionists on Hulu, freeform.com, or On Demand.
Don’t miss these Pacific Northwest actors in an all new episode of “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists” tonight at 8PM on Freeform (check local listings).
Duffy Epstein as “Ray”; Roxanne Stathos as “Zoe”.
Miss an episode? Stream #PLLThePerfectionists on Hulu, freeform.com, or On Demand.
Don’t miss this Pacific Northwest actor in an all new episode of “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists” tonight at 8PM on Freeform (check local listings).
Duffy Epstein
Miss an episode? Stream #PLLThePerfectionists on Hulu, freeform.com, or On Demand.
Don’t miss this Pacific Northwest actor in an all new episode of “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists” tonight at 8PM on Freeform (check local listings).
Roxanne Stathos as ZOE
Miss an episode? Stream #PLLThePerfectionists on Hulu, freeform.com, or On Demand.
Don’t miss this Pacific Northwest actor in an all new episode of “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists” tonight at 8PM on Freeform (check local listings).
Shannon Day
Miss an episode? Stream #PLLThePerfectionists on Hulu, freeform.com, or On Demand.
Don’t miss these Pacific Northwest actors in the series premiere of “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists” tonight at 8PM on Freeform (check local listings).
(Top L-R) Sarah Siadat, David Chattam. (Bottom L-R) Dawn Greenidge, Ashley Wright.
When you tune in for the Season 4 premiere of “The Librarians” on TNT at 8PM (check local listings), don’t change the channel! Another all-new episode follows, featuring these talented Pacific Northwest actors at 9PM.
Nate Scholz, Benjamin McFadden, Ayanna Berkshire, Gray Eubank, Eric Simons.
Don’t miss these talented Pacific Northwest actors in the Season 4 premiere of “The Librarians” at 8PM on TNT (check local listings). Then stay tuned for another all-new episode at 9PM!
German Alexander, Lex Damis, Nathan Crosby, Tim Harrold, Barbie Wu, Ciro Fusco, Catherine Grace Olson, Antonia Tamer.
SEEKING: An awesome couple in their late 20s or early 30s living in and enjoying the Portland community.*
The commercial will be documentary-style, following the couple in their house, out and about in town at their favorite hangouts, or on nature adventures with them. Couple should be interested in sharing their lives, their home, their interests, their hobbies, and their favorite places to be in and around Portland.
*No visible tattoos, please. If they can be easily covered up, that’s OK!
CASTING: Monday, May 22, 2017 – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY; LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE**
CALLBACK: TBD
SHOOTS: Tuesday, June 13, 2017 -or- Wednesday, June 14, 2017
SHOOT LOCATION: Portland, OR (and perhaps your house and favorite hangouts!)
PAY: $1,250 per person
Sound like you or someone you know? Send an email ASAP to talent@castironstudios.com with the following info:
First and Last Name of Both Members of the Couple
Contact Phone Number(s)
FOUR PHOTOS: One of each of you separately, one of you together, and one of your home; these can be photos you’ve already taken, or photos you snap with your cell phone just for this submission, but please be sure they resemble the way you look today! They DO NOT need to be professional photos.
Let us know if you have a connection to OnPoint, such as a checking/savings account, home mortgage loan, or other membership. Please note: OnPoint connection is NOT required to submit for this casting.
**Once we receive your email, we will review your submission. If you are a good fit, you will be contacted with an appointment time. Please confirm your appointment quickly; otherwise, we may replace you with the next suitable submission.
Check out last year’s spot to get an idea of the style and scope!
No phone calls, please.
If you are represented by a talent agent, please have them submit you through Casting Frontier for this opportunity. This notice is meant for unrepresented talent.
