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Friday, December 20, 2019

Cast Iron Studios hosts Old-School Headshot Happy Hour & Fundraiser

by Cast Iron Studios Staff

A VERY VINTAGE HOLIDAY EVENT!

Cast Iron Studios celebrated the holidays by launching an all new fundraiser with a collection of old gems! Taking a break from the popular “Meals For Monologues” this year, actors in the community dug out their dusty old, vintage headshots from seasons past and let them shine for charity.

 

Lana Veenker, Eryn Goodman and John Srednicki

 

Entrance into the event was an old headshot along with a suggested $5.00 minimum donation.  Participants were instructed to write their favorite charitable organization on the back of their photo and post it on the wall for all to see.  As guests mingled and enjoyed holiday bevs and bites, a secret ballot box collected everyone’s vote for their favorite old headshot.

 

 

 

Thanks to @winebridgeimports for the variety of tasty wines.

 

 

 

The winning photo revealed the winning charity where the evenings proceeds were sent.  A big CONGRATS to ANNA NICHOLAS, pictured below, who was the WINNER.  Her charity of choice was Planned Parenthood and all proceeds from the event went directly to them. Thanks ANNA!

 

 

Thanks again to everyone who came down to Cast Iron Studios and participated.  Another page in the holiday history books!

Friday, November 8, 2019

AM Northwest talks 20 years of Oregon casting with Lana Veenker

by admin

On November 7th, Lana dropped in on AM Northwest to chat with Helen Raptis about Cast Iron Studios’ recent anniversary.

As reported by KATU:

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.

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

CASTING CALL: ATV/UTV/Gator Operators (18+)

by ranielle

Cast Iron Studios is currently seeking:

ATV/UTV/Gator Operators (18+)

Do you have experience on a farm or ranch?
Are you willing to get your hands dirty?

DETAILS
SUBMIT: Submissions (details below) due by 6PM Friday, September 20th

CASTING: If selected, we will contact you with an appointment for a casting call on Monday, September 23

FILMING: Week of October 7; could be 1 or more days

COMPENSATION: Up to $1,000 for a 12 hour shoot day, with additional compensation if you make the final cut

SOUND INTERESTING?
Please send us an email with the following details, so we can get to know you!

  • Full Name
  • Email & Phone Number
  • Photo (a selfie is fine!)
  • Height
  • What is your experience operating an ATV? UTV? Gator? Please be specific and detailed!
  • Do you have a valid US driver license?
  • Are you open to a background check?
  • Do you own any John Deere or ATV/UTV equipment?*

Send your email to talent@castironstudios.com
Be sure to include your Full Name and Contact Phone

*Not a requirement for consideration, just a bonus!

No phone calls, please.

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

CASTING CALL: Oregon Residents Who Have Bought Health Insurance Through HealthCare.gov or OregonHealthCare.gov

by ranielle

Cast Iron Studios is currently seeking:

Oregon Residents Ages 20-45 Who Have Bought Health Insurance Through HealthCare.gov or OregonHealthCare.gov

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.

Monday, August 12, 2019

Countdown to Disney+ and “Timmy Failure”!

by ranielle

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!

Friday, June 21, 2019

Cast Iron Studios Hosts Intimate Welcome Happy Hour

by Cast Iron Studios Staff

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!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Casting Call: Late 20s or Early 30s Portland Couple for Credit Union Commercial

by ranielle

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:

  1. First and Last Name of Both Members of the Couple
  2. Contact Phone Number(s)
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

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Friday, March 31, 2017

Thank Grimm It’s Friday: “The End”

by ranielle

It. All. Ends. Here.

Don’t miss these Pacific Northwest actors in the series finale episode of “Grimm“ tonight at 8PM on NBC (check local listings).

Hannah R. Loyd, Robert Blanche.