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Atlanta will be a satellite screen location of the Sundance Film Festival in 2021, the festival announced. The move means that Georgia’s largest city will serve as one of Sundance’s satellite locations.Atlanta Chosen As Satellite Screen For Sundance Film Festival
Additionally, the Atlanta Film Society has been selected as the city’s presenting partner. The Sundance Film Festival will take place January 28 to February 3, 2021.As part of the deal, the Atlanta Film Society will be able to co-create and present Sundance programming to the local market.Sundance’s slate of films will be announced at a later date.“With the pandemic changing the landscape and format of film festivals globally, it was no surprise to learn that one of the most respected and recognized film festivals in the world, the Sundance Film Festival, had come up with an innovative plan to meet audiences where they are for their 2021 event,” said Christopher Escobar, Executive Director of the Atlanta Film SocietyIn addition to the Sundance Film Festival partnership, the Atlanta Film Society will present the 45th annual Atlanta Film Festival from April 22 – May 2, 2021.Sundance Satellite Schedule
In addition to the ticketing pre-sale, ATLFS members will receive 20% off tickets. Tickets go on sale to the general public January 7, at 4PM, so reserve your tickets soon to avoid missing out! We expect tickets will go quickly once they’re available to the public.
CODA / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Siân Heder, Producers: Philippe Rousselet, Fabrice Gianfermi, Patrick Wachsberger) — As a CODA – Child of Deaf Adults – Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family’s fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music and her fear of abandoning her parents. Cast: Emilia Jones, Eugenio Derbez, Troy Kotsur, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Daniel Durant, and Marlee Matlin. World Premiere. U.S. Dramatic Competition DAY ONEPlaza Indoors: Thursday, January 28, 2021, 7:15 PMPlaza Drive-In: Thursday, January 28, 2021, 7:45 PM· Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It / U.S.A. (Director: Mariem Pérez Riera, Producers: Brent Miller, Mariem Pérez Riera, Ilia J. Vélez-Dávila) — Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become one of a select group who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. Over a seventy year career, she has paved the way for Hispanic-American performers by refusing to be pigeonholed into one-dimensional stereotypes. World Premiere. U.S. Documentary CompetitionPlaza Indoors: Friday, January 29, 2021, 7:00 PMPlaza Drive-In: Friday, January 29, 2021, 7:30 PM· Cryptozoo / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Dash Shaw, Producers: Kyle Martin, Jane Samborski, Bill Way, Tyler Davidson) — As cryptozookeepers struggle to capture a Baku (a legendary dream-eating hybrid creature) they begin to wonder if they should display these rare beasts in the confines of a cryptozoo, or if these mythical creatures should remain hidden and unknown. Cast: Lake Bell, Michael Cera, Angeliki Papoulia, Zoe Kazan, Peter Stormare, Grace Zabriskie. World Premiere. NextPlaza Indoors: Friday, January 29, 2021, 9:30 PMPlaza Drive-In: Friday, January 29, 2021, 9:45 PM· Passing / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Rebecca Hall, Producers: Forest Whitaker, Nina Yang Bongiovi, Margot Hand, Rebecca Hall) — Two African-American women who can “pass” as white choose to live on opposite sides of the color line in 1929 New York in an exploration of racial and gender identity, performance, obsession and repression. Based on the novella by Nella Larsen. Cast: Tessa Thompson, Ruth Negga, André Holland, Alexander Skarsgård, Bill Camp. World Premiere. U.S. Dramatic CompetitionPlaza Indoors: Saturday, January 30, 2021, 6:30 PMPlaza Drive-In: Saturday, January 30, 2021, 7:00 PM· Superior / U.S.A. (Director: Erin Vassilopoulos, Screenwriters: Erin Vassilopoulos, Alessandra Mesa, Producers: Benjamin Cohen, Grant Curatola, Patrick Donovan) — On the run, Marian returns to her hometown in upstate New York to hide out with her estranged identical twin sister, Vivian. Struggling to put the past behind her, Marian lies about the reason for her return, leaving her sister in the dark until their two worlds begin to collide. Cast: Alessandra Mesa, Ani Mesa, Pico Alexander, Jake Hoffman, Stanley Simons. World Premiere. U.S. Dramatic CompetitionPlaza Indoors: Saturday, January 30, 2021, 9:15 PMPlaza Drive-In: Saturday, January 30, 2021, 9:45 PM· My Name is Pauli Murray / U.S.A. (Directors: Betsy West, Julie Cohen, Producer: Talleah Bridges McMahon) — Overlooked by history, Pauli Murray was a legal trailblazer whose ideas influenced RBG’s fight for gender equality and Thurgood Marshall’s landmark civil rights arguments. Featuring never-before-seen footage and audio recordings, a portrait of Murray’s impact as a non-binary Black luminary: lawyer, activist, poet, and priest who transformed our world. World Premiere, DocumentaryDad’s Garage Drive-In: Sunday, January 31, 2021, 6:30 PMPlaza Indoors: Sunday, January 31, 2021, 6:30 PM· All Light, Everywhere / U.S.A. (Director: Theo Anthony, Producers: Riel Roch-Decter, Sebastian Pardo, Jonna McKone) — An exploration of the shared histories of cameras, weapons, policing and justice. As surveillance technologies become a fixture in everyday life, the film interrogates the complexity of an objective point of view, probing the biases inherent in both human perception and the lens. World Premiere. U.S. Documentary CompetitionPlaza Drive-In: Sunday, January 31, 2021, 7:00 PM· The Blazing World / U.S.A. (Director: Carlson Young, Screenwriters: Carlson Young, Pierce Brown, Producers: Brinton Bryan, Elizabeth Avellán) — Decades after the accidental drowning of her twin sister, a self-destructive young woman returns to her family home, finding herself drawn to an alternate dimension where her sister may still be alive. Cast: Udo Kier, Carlson Young, Dermot Mulroney, Vinessa Shaw, John Karna, Soko. World Premiere. NextPlaza Indoors: Sunday, January 31, 2021, 9:00 PMPlaza Drive-In: Sunday, January 31, 2021, 9:45 PM· Ailey / U.S.A. (Director: Jamila Wignot, Producer: Lauren DeFilippo) — Alvin Ailey was a visionary artist who found salvation through dance. Told in his own words and through the creation of a dance inspired by his life, this immersive portrait follows a man who, when confronted by a world that refused to embrace him, determined to build one that would. World Premiere. U.S. Documentary CompetitionPlaza Indoors: Monday, February 1, 2021, 7:00 PMPlaza Drive-In: Monday, February 1, 2021, 7:30 PM· Coming Home in the Dark / New Zealand (Director: James Ashcroft, Screenwriters: Eli Kent, James Ashcroft, Producers: Mike Minogue, Catherine Fitzgerald, Desray Armstrong) — A family’s outing descends into terror when teacher Alan Hoaganraad, his wife Jill and stepsons Maika and Jordon explore an isolated coastline. An unexpected meeting with a pair of drifters, the enigmatic psychopath Mandrake and his accomplice Tubs, thrusts the family into a nightmare when they find themselves captured. Cast: Daniel Gillies, Erik Thomson, Miriama McDowell, Matthias Luafutu. World Premiere. MidnightPlaza Drive-In: Monday, February 1, 2021, 10:15 PM· Try Harder! / U.S.A. (Director: Debbie Lum, Producers: Debbie Lum, Lou Nakasako, Nico Opper) — In a universe where cool kids are nerds, the orchestra is world class and being Asian American is the norm, seniors at Lowell High School compete for the top prize: admission to the college of their dreams. World Premiere. U.S. Documentary CompetitionPlaza Indoors: Tuesday, February 2, 2021, 7:00 PMPlaza Drive-In: Tuesday, February 2, 2021, 7:30 PMWith more than 900 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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King Akeem, Semmi and the gang are all here. The Coming 2 America trailer has been released and it looks amazing! The long-awaited sequel to Coming to America filmed in Atlanta throughout 2019.
Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall and a bevy of big stars are in the movie, which was directed by Craig Brewer (“Hustle & Flow).
First Look: Coming 2 America Trailer
Coming 2 America is set to be released on Amazon Prime Video on March 5, 2021. Until then, we’ll have to enjoy this sneak peak of Zamunda and more.
Jermaine Fowler (“Sorry To Bother You”) is cast as Akeem’s son, who like his father has come to America to find a bride. But let’s just look at the trailer to see what clues we can find.
“Coming to America 2” or “Coming 2 America,” as the movie is being called, has been slated for a release date in August 2020.
The plot of the movie is said to center on Akeem coming back to America after learning that he has a long-lost son. That son would be the heir to the throne in Zamunda, the African kingdom.
When Akeem finds his son, he is barely making it in Queens. Early reports are that comedian Dave Chappelle is in talks to join the project as well.
Coming to America Sequel: Long Time Coming
The original film was released in the United States on June 29, 1988. It debuted at #1, taking in $28.4 million at the box office in its opening weekend.
“Coming to America” would go on to earn $228 million worldwide.
With Murphy playing a variety of roles, the film garnered two Oscar nominations, one for makeup and the other for costume design.
With more than 900 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) is coming back for 2021 with more culturally significant movies and documentaries. The AJFF will be a 12-day affair that runs from Feb. 17-28, 2021.
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Releases 2021 Dates
In its 21st year, AJFF will be a reimagined festival experience with safe protocols in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some things you can expect:
- Select drive-in movies
- At-home virtual screenings
- Expanded conversations with filmmakers and special guests
- A culturally enriching film lineup and more
2021 AJFF Film Lineup To Be Announced
The 2021 AJFF film lineup will be announced over the coming weeks. Movie buffs can expect more than 30 narrative and documentary features plus short film offerings, representing a diversity of genres and subjects.
Virtual Cinema
The festival will feature a Virtual Cinema which will allow audiences to enjoy international films from a smart TV, home theater, computer, tablet or mobile device in the comforts of their own homes.
Drive-In Screenings
AJFF will offer a a limited number of drive-in screenings in the 11-acre The Home Depot Backyard greenspace adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta.
Community Conversations
To foster dialogue between Atlanta’s diverse film community and the audience, AJFF will feature enhanced guest programming, including speaker introductions and extensive Q&A panels.
AJFF Executive Director Kenny Blank says the power of cinema can be especially therapeutic during tough times like these.
“Cinematic stories feed the soul at a time when we need the help of film artists to make sense of our world, to be inspired, and to reignite our shared sense of humanity. Our festival staff and volunteers have gone to extraordinary lengths to ensure the core tenets of the festival – community, representation, storytelling and experience – are preserved in our 2021 hybrid edition,” Blank says in a statement. “It’s gratifying to see that, despite the pandemic, the pipeline of new films on Jewish themes is as strong as ever. We look forward to being ‘together through film’ in February, our motto for these COVID times.”
With more than 900 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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The Netflix hit Ozark is set to begin filming its final season in Atlanta. Starting December 2020, local residents can expect to see crew and production for the series around Atlanta.
A film notice tweeted by Everything Georgia gives the date and time the production crew will be in Atlanta to begin filming Ozark.
Ozark’s Final Season Filming In Atlanta
The tweet, which has since been deleted, said:
“Blue Cat Productions, LLC will be filming on Thursday, December 10 (from 8:00pm to 2:00am) at Brickworks Atlanta, 1000 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, HA 30318. Crew will prep the area on Dec. 8 and Dec. 9 and will strikeall materials on December 11.”
Ozark is a series centered Marty Byrde, a financial advisor who takes his family on the run after he gets involved with a money laundering deal that goes bad. Soon, the Byrdes find themselves subject to the whims of a Mexican drug cartel.
Instead of showing you Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks, which is what the series is based on, you get some Peach State piedmont. The movie is filmed in Georgia, primarily in Atlanta and Savannah.
Ozark Filming Locations
The hit series has filmed up and down Interstates 85 and 75 in Georgia, going as far as the coast as well as North Georgia. Much of the filming has been done around Georgia’s best beaches, including:
- Lake Allatoona
- Lake Lanier
Where Was Ozark Filmed?
Inside and outside the perimeter, actors have shot scenes in different parts of metro Atlanta. Some other locations where Ozark was filmed include:
- Braselton (Chateau Elan)
- Canton
- East Atlanta (Starlight Drive-In Theater)
- Marietta
- Norcross
- Stone Mountain Park
- Woodstock
Because of the steady flow of movie and TV productions, Atlanta has been called the Hollywood of the South and it’s not just a label.. If you want to be an actor, the city has classes you can take as well as places that provide headshots and more. You can also audition at numerous casting calls to build your movie and TV reel.With more than 900 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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There are a lot of Atlanta movies you can watch on Netflix. The reason is because film productions are in full swing on Peachtree.
There’s no bigger player in movie-making today than Netflix, and the number of Netflix series filmed in Atlanta are growing.
Gone are the days when production would commence in L.A. movie lots. Along with the megalist of movies filmed here, Netflix movies are being filmed en masse in Atlanta.
Here Are Atlanta Movies You Can Watch On Netflix
First of all, let’s start with one of the biggest hits on Netflix…
Stranger Things
The “Stranger Things” franchise has been a hit for three seasons now on Netflix. The weird fantasy-sci fi drama focuses on strange happenings in a small town.
The series has filmed in various places around metro Atlanta, including Gwinnett Place Mall for some spooky scenes.
Watch Stranger Things on Netflix
Raising Dion
This fantastical series debuted in the fall of 2019 on Netflix. The project centers on a little boy with special powers and a mother trying to process it all. Actor Michael B. Jordan played a major role in getting the project made and also stars.
Watch Raising Dion on Netflix
Ozark
The Netflix series “Ozark” stars Jason Bateman as Marty Byrde, a financial planner who relocates his family from Chicago to the Ozarks. Laura Linney plays his wife Wendy. Sofia Hublitz and Skylar Gaertner play the couple’s kids.
Watch Ozark on Netflix
Insatiable
“Insatiable” is a movie about a teenage girl who loses weight and immediately becomes popular at school. All at the direction of a disgraced civil lawyer-turned-beauty pageant coach.
Watch Insatiable on Netflix
Sticks & Stones
Comedian Dave Chappelle comes through again with another hard-hitting, insightful and crude commentary on the world. This was filmed at The Tabernacle in downtown Atlanta.
Watch Sticks & Stones On Netflix
The Players Club
This 1998 classic was inspired after Ice Cube toured throughout the South and stumbled upon Atlanta’s strip club scene. The rest, as they say, is cinematic history.
Watch The Players Club On Netflix
Containment
This movie originally aired on cable TV before getting revived on Netflix. The plot revolves around a deadly pathogen that spreads around Atlanta. Sound familiar?
Love Is Blind
Photo credit: Love is Blind / Netflix Filmed in Atlanta, Love is Blind takes the blind date experiment to the limits as Nick and Vanessa Lachey host this series where single men and women get engaged and vow to marry before meeting in person.
Watch Love Is Blind on Netflix
Atlanta continues to be the epicenter of modern-day movie making in the United States. There have been more than 700 TV and movie productions in the last few years. And it’s not going to stop anytime soon.
If you have a great TV or film idea, you can shop it at Tyler Perry Studios or even film it with the movie equipment you need. Whatever, Atlanta is the movie capital of the world.
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A new HBO series produced by Jordan Peele and filmed in Atlanta is ready for prime time. Here is the Lovecraft Country trailer, which dropped recently.
“Lovecraft Country” is a drama horror series based on the novel by author Matt Ruff. Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions is worked on the project along with Bad Robot.
Watch: ‘Lovecraft Country’ Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvamPJp17Ds
Earlier this year, the series had a bunch of casting calls around the city, adding to the excitement.
Lovecraft Country was created by Peele and Misha Green. It stars Abbey Lee, Chase Brown and Aunjanue Ellis, among other people.
Where Was Lovecraft Country Filmed?
Lovecraft Country was filmed in parts of Atlanta as well as rural parts of Georgia, including Macon. The HBO series also filmed in suburban Chicago, including White Pines State Park in Mount Morris, Illinois.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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Atlanta’s Tyler Perry Studios has just churned out a made-for-Netflix movie that his audience is sure to love: A Fall From Grace premiered Friday, January 17.Following in the footsteps of Acrimony, the new movie represents a darker turn of Perry’s traditional romantic movies.The movie centers on a woman who has lost part of her identity after her divorce. She finds love again, but it’s fraught with danger.Watch: A Fall From Grace Trailer
A Fall From Grace filmed on various lots at Tyler Perry Studios in southwest Atlanta. The romantic thriller represents a departure from the comedic films that have become Perry’s forte.Where Was A Fall From Grace Filmed?
Principal filming for A Fall From Grace was done on a lot at Tyler Perry Studios. The studio has several lots named for prominent African-American actors.
Who’s On The Cast For A Fall From Grace?
Tyler Perry has been hiring big time as of late. The cast is made up of several veteran actors as well as new faces on the big screen.
- Tyler Perry
- Cicely Tyson
- Phylicia Rashad
- Mehcad Brooks
- Bresha Webb
- Adrian Pasdar
- Cyrstal R. Fox
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.
There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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Atlanta movie mogul Tyler Perry is no stranger to having his name in lights. The actor-writer-producer and filmmaker has been making successful movies for most of the century, but his work habits are what separates him.
Perry recently shared a glimpse of his prolific productivity on social media. In a video he uploaded to his accounts, he shows TV show scripts for some of his current productions he’s filming.
What’s Tyler Perry Filming? All Of These Scripts
The camera pans to show “The Haves & Have Nots,” “The Oval,” and other series that he has on TV or streaming services.
“I don’t know if you know this but most shows on television have a writer’s room … I have no writer’s room, nobody writes any of my work. I write it all.”
Perry says “Why am I telling you this? I wrote all of these scripts by myself in 2019. What’s my point? WORK ETHIC!”
WORK ETHIC!! Come on. Let’s go get 2020!!! pic.twitter.com/BzADIi1rAa
— Tyler Perry (@tylerperry) January 6, 2020
Atlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier has begun production in Atlanta. The Marvel and Disney movie is also putting out a number of casting calls.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier stars Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan, who star as Sam Wilson/Falcon and Bucky Barnes, aka, the Winter Soldier.
Emily VanCamp is also back as Sharon Carter and Wyatt Russell plays John Walker
When Will The Falcon & The Winter Soldier Be Released?
“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” is set to be released on Disney+ in 2020.
Filming began in Fayette County’s Pinewood Studios on Oct. 31, 2019.
Who Is The Cast?
The cast is comprised of the following actors:
- Daniel Brühl
- Emily VanCamp
- Wyatt Russell
- Adepero Oduye
- Desmond Chiam
- Miki Ishikawa
Atlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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The superhero hits just keep on coming to ATL: Casting directors are looking for actors, models, and talent to film on scenes on to work on Monday, December 17 in downtown Atlanta.
“Black Lightning” has been a hit for the CW Network. The TV show is based on a DC comic book character depicted as a schoolteacher from the crime-ridden part of Metropolis. He gains super powers from a power belt that he puts to use to cleaning up crime in his neighborhood.
Atlanta Casting Calls: Black Lightning
(Read Carefully Please) Currently booking BG and BG w/Cars to work tomorrow, Monday, December 17th in Downtown Atlanta on Backlighting;
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CALLTIME: 6:00pm; working 8-10hrs; this is an exterior scene;
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[Pedestrians]- Male/Female, Open ethnicity, Ages 21+; Everyday people, all shapes and sizes, – business people, regular pedestrians, etc.
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[Pedestrians w/Cars]- Male/Female, Open ethnicity, Ages 21+; Everyday people, all shapes and sizes, – business people, regular pedestrians, etc. — Also Include Make/Model/Color/Year and PHOTO of YOUR ACTUAL vehicle. No RED or WHITE vehicles — ($25 car bump)
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If available email recent photos, include LEGAL name, age, phone, height, weight, all clothing sizes, (including shoes) to: BLACKLIGHTNINGEXTRAS@gmail.comWant to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
