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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.

GOOD NEWS BLUES - SUBMISSION CODE: GNB409

This period piece story is based on the evolution of Gospel Music. The cast is predomitaty African-American, will be shot outside Hollywood. Travel required.

PRINCIPAL ROLES:

Thomas A. Dorsey: Age: 25-30 5'10-6' Thin, Must have piano skills and music knowledge

Nettie Dorsey (Wife): Age 23-30 Thin 5'3-5'7 mid-skin tones

Ma Rainey: Age 40+ Knowledge of Blues, must be a singer 5'3-5'6 mid full figured (Blues Singer)

Sally Martin: Age 24-30 Thin, should know the piano (Business women, Gospel Singer, piano player)

Story Teller (Male): 70+ on Camera, Voice over (Old man telling the story)

SUPPORTING ROLES

Ink Williams: Age: 28-34 Thin, tall, slick looking (Record Promoter)

Willie Mae Ford: Age 25-30 Full figured, must be singer (Gospel Singer)

Mahalia Jackson: Age 21-25 Full figured, singer (Gospel Singer)

Roberta Martin: Age 25-30 Thin singer piano player (Gospel piano player/Singer

Theadore Frye: Age: 27-24 Tall singer, preacher type (Gospel singer close friend of Dorsey)

Uncle Josha: Age 45+ (Dorsey's Uncle)

Aunt Helen: Age 40+ (Dorsey's Aunt)

Steam House: Age 35+ Male Full figured Street attitude Comedic (Manager of Night Club)

APPEARANCES

Butter Bean and Susie: Vaudeville Comedic team must understand old Black Comedy delivery

Musicians, Singers, Bandmen, all ages