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MPC is continuing to develop family oriented motion pictures and television productions. As a mini-studio, we're continually looking for the "Right Look" and excellent acting abilities. If you're a motivated actor, with film and/or TV credits we'd like to hear from you! If you have an agent, manager or representative, they too are welcome to submit an email requesting a submittal.

ATTENTION VENDORS: If you have a service, such as a tailor shop, hat making, catering or any other service business we may need in making a television series or motion picture. Please submit your information via email on an HTML, PDF or Word (not vista) format. We'll look at the information and get back with you on our level of interest. At this time, we would prefer an established Michigan company, but welcome all vendors to submit.

Overview Procedures

Contract positions for film projects and television program series maybe available. MPC works with "Deal Memos" for certain positions, contracts with vendors and standard wage scales. If a position becomes available and candidates meet MPC requirements for a position, a representative will contact the candidate for a discussion, meeting and/or audition. Please contact MPC via, email or send the information to our Post Office Box. (Managers and Agents are welcome to submit on behalf of client)

You may submit your resume on line. Write us a brief note and attach the resume (in a Word [not Vista] or PDF format, photos jpeg, videos: QT) include the REF# to:

hr-administration@motionpicturecompany.com.

or

Human Resources • P.O. Box 10865 • Burbank, CA 91510

Please, no phone calls at this time.

MPC is an equal opportunity employer with headquarters and corporate offices based in Orlando, Florida. MPC does not discriminate with age, gender or race.

The company has policies in place regarding restrictions in the workplace that must be followed.

Submission Code #TMH409
Principal Roles
Production: "GOOD NEWS BLUES" • Format: Feature Film • Location: Detroit/Orlando/Hollywood • Genre: History of Gospel Music • Primary Cast Culture: African- American • Period: 1920-Current • Proposed Start Date: April-May '10 • Principal Talent Requirements: Singers, ages 25-35. Supporting Roles: all ages Cameo Roles: Named Talent all ages
Dr. Thomas A. Dorsey, young and able to age with time. Must be seasoned actor
Ma Rainey 35+ must be able to sing Blues, course female
Nettie Dorsey (wife) mid-20
• Storyteller 65+ ( must be seasoned actor, known) Male Role
Supporting Roles
Mahalia Jackson mid-20's Singing Voice very important must know mannerisms full body
"Ink" Williams record promoter
Butterbean and Susie comedy team small part, must understand old black Comedy
• Uncle Joshua 40+

• Aunt Helen 40+

• Rev. Hill 40+

• Theodore Fry 30+

• Several Cameo Roles (various ages)

• Several Singing Roles (various ages)

Sally Martin, Willie Mae Ford Smith, Roberta Martin,
Submission Code #LC109
Production: "LEROY'S CHRISTMAS" • Format: TV Movie • Location: Michigan/Orlando • Genre: Holiday Special • Primary Cast Culture: General • Period: 1971 • Proposed Start Date: Jan. Feb. '10 • Principal Talent Requirements: ages 21-24. Supporting Roles: all ages Cameo Roles: Named Talent all ages Principal Talent:

Two males ages: 21-24 Common look, comedic light hearted personality

Leroy: 6 year old African-American male, very thin, positive bright personality

Supporting Talent:

Radio Station Personel : Female, age 22 office help • Female age 45+ Station bookeeper • Female age 20+ Waitress • Male age 28-32 Disc Jockey • Male and female ages 35-50 store owners • Female age 30+ African-American Leroy's Mother

Cameo (seasoned Talent)

Male age 50-60+ Station Manager • Grandfather age 60+ • Grandmother age 50+ • 3 Children two female one male ages 6-13 • Male 30+ Husband • Female age 30+ Mother

Several Extras: General