Wednesday, December 14, 2011

KickStarter Campaign

Join the cast? Walk-on roles, speaking roles, and featured roles are being rewarded now -- as well as other incredible prizes -- at KickStarter, the world's largest funding platform for creative projects.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Open Call Auditions

Jump over to Blue Forge Productions for new details and the forthcoming audition sides.

OPEN CALL FOR: ACTORS
AUDITION DATE/TIME: JANUARY 24, 2012 (1PM to 7PM)
AUDITION LOCATION: KITSAP REGIONAL LIBRARY, 87 SIDNEY AVE, PORT ORCHARD
CASTING FOR: EPISODES 3, 5, 7, 8
AUDITION SIDES: ACTOR SIDES
FORMAT/GENRE: 30-MINUTE DRAMEDY
SALARY: CREDITED ROLE, DVD COPY, THEATRICAL RELEASE TICKET
TIME INVESTMENT: TWO 4-HOUR DAYS OR LESS
PROJECT SUMMARY: A parody of ghost hunting, this original scripted dramedy is creating new superheroes for our special kids. With a geeky sensibility, a diverse, inclusive cast, and wacky pop culture in-jokes, the adventures of Faith Forge, her awesome assistants, and ridiculous clients are just as strange and unusual as the "sniffs" (ghosts) they track down.
NOTES: There are multiple roles available; please see audition sides (above) for further explanations. Actors may choose to read for any gender and for more than one role. Actors may be cast for more than one role at the director's discretion.

OPEN CALL FOR: SINGERS
AUDITION DATE/TIME: JANUARY 24, 2012 (1PM to 7PM)
AUDITION LOCATION: KITSAP REGIONAL LIBRARY, 87 SIDNEY AVE, PORT ORCHARD
CASTING FOR: EPISODES 6 AND 12
SALARY: NAME CREDIT, DVD COPY, THEATRICAL RELEASE TICKET
PROJECT SUMMARY: The season one Big Bad can control beasts -- or a child or teen in an animal morph. The Furry Four are four animal-morphers (any ages 6 to 19), who have been abducted by the Big Bad. The Furry Four make a dramatic appearance in Episode 6 and then play a pivotal role in Episode 12 where all fur will have a solo. These characters will reoccur in season two. Some acting experience is a plus. Existing groups of three or four singers are welcome as are singer/songwriters.
NOTES: Please come prepared to sing alone (your choice of song) and with a small group ("Row, Row, Row Your Boat").

OPEN CALL FOR: DANCERS
AUDITION DATE/TIME: JANUARY 24, 2012 (1PM to 7PM)
AUDITION LOCATION: KITSAP REGIONAL LIBRARY, 87 SIDNEY AVE, PORT ORCHARD
CASTING FOR: EPISODES 4 AND 10
AUDITION SIDES: DANCER SIDES
FORMAT/GENRE: 30-MINUTE DRAMEDY
SALARY: CREDITED ROLE, DVD COPY, THEATRICAL RELEASE TICKET
TIME INVESTMENT: THREE 4-HOUR DAYS OR LESS
PROJECT SUMMARY: One of the most powerful episodes of season one, Episode 4 requires four to six dancers preferably a troop accustomed to dancing together. Dancers for Episode 4 can be of any discipline; the performance will be outdoor on grass. Episode 10 centers around a group of dancers who attend the same dance academy and are launching a cutting-edge, punk retelling of "Swan Lake." Dancers can be of any discipline. Preference will be shown to existing troops.
NOTES: There are several roles available; please see audition sides (above) for further explanations.

OPEN CALL FOR: CHOREOGRAPHER
CASTING FOR: EPISODES 4 AND 10
FORMAT/GENRE: 4-MINUTE GROUP ROUTINE; THREE 30-SECOND SINGLE ROUTINES (HAUNTING) AND A 3-MINUTE GROUP ROUTINE
SALARY: NAME CREDIT, DVD COPY, THEATRICAL RELEASE TICKET
PROJECT SUMMARY: Episode 4 requires dancers to perform to victorious, powerful music with a building tempo. Episode 10 centers around a group of dancers launching a punk retelling of "Swan Lake." Routine are three dancers warming up, then a final climatic group scene.
NOTES: Send a representative demo on DVD (only format accepted) of your choreography work to Blue Forge Productions at 7419 Ebbert Dr SE, Port Orchard WA 98367, or call or text to set up a one-on-one meeting in Port Orchard.

Monday, December 12, 2011

Final Cut Episode 1 Pilot

New scenes, new original music, and a few more bells and whistles for our little pilot that could!

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Theatrical Screening Secured

"Ghost Sniffers" to Screen in Washington State
The Silver Screen welcomes the little dramedy that could!

Episodes 1 through 5 will play in theaters in Washington State on February 24, 2012, just a few days before Episode 6 airs. With teaser summaries on the official website, viewers may already have guessed that Episode 5 involves a breath-taking cliff-hanger. Watch the first five episodes (shown with an intermission) at one of the gala events planned to screen "Ghost Sniffers." Meet cast and crew. Mingle with other fans.

Keep an eye right here on the official blog and on the website. Locations will be posted in January 2012 and limited tickets will go on sale (and sell out) quickly. 

Not interested in taking a risk? Donate at KickStarter today to secure a ticket (or two) to the venue of your choice.

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Music Compilation Announced

Starting with the final cut of Episode 1 and throughout the eleven other episodes in season one, series composer Cris K.A. DiMarco has created entire scores of original music. "The Music: Volume 1" compiles all of these tracks from Episodes 1 through 6 on one studio-quality CD. Wrapped in a striking black and white eco-case with green highlights in Forge's eyes, the compilation ships March 9. Order today from www.GhostSniffers.com.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Episode 1 DVD

The final cut of Episode 1, "Tom Tita, Come Home," is now available on DVD, shot in beautiful HD and partnered with the "Ghost Sniffers" Type 1 Diabetes public service announcement and an "On the Anvil" interview with the writer/director, Jennifer DiMarco. The DVD is wrapped in an eco-case for only $7.99 and the ships January 6, 2012. Order today from www.GhostSniffers.com.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Episode 1 Script Published

Episode 1, "Tom Tita, Come Home," is being published in a beautiful oversize trade paperback edition by Orchard House Press. The complete script is included, printed single-sided and saddle-stitched for the most durable binding. The cover is autographed by Faith Aoibhinn DiMarco (Faith Forge), Maxwell Kier DiMarco (Maxo Forge), Cris K.A. DiMarco (Crazy Cat Lady), and Jennifer DiMarco (writer/director/cinematographer). Retail is only $9.99 and the script ships January 6, 2012. Order today from www.GhostSniffers.com.