ACTORS and CREW needed for FEATURE in TOYKO

[myothercarisajumpsuit]

hi there,
newbie to the group. coming to tokyo in nov
to write -then next year shoot - a film. looking for japanese actors, non-actors, models, (no experience necessary), etc. anyone know of a japanese casting agency or a free database on net?

i need one japanese young man (between 20-40) equivalent of tobey mcguire
in that he is awkward, weak, slightly geeky, but not over the top.

need two japanese young ladies (between 20-40). no particulars yet.

others (sorry-japanese only) also needed for supporting roles.
if you have a suggestions please don't hesitate to contact me.

film info: narrative fable dramedy feature film.
the mood of the film is a mix of amelie, rushmore and the royal tenenbaums.
slightly cartoony. very clean, sharp, color-savvy images.

eventually also looking for small film crew team.
composer, recordist/sound, lights, fashion, etc
(non-japanese of course ok)
contact me if interested

best
jumpsuit

[emperor]

coming to tokyo in nov

I would be eager to get involved, if only i wasnt leaving these shores later this month.

Im sure you will get some advice or contacts here:
there are some very skilled and experienced people posting on these pages.

Good luck with it!

[myothercarisajumpsuit]

i lived in tokyo for 7 years before i left last year.
i wrote and directed commercials for an ad agency
and also several shorts. this is my first feature.

anybody know any other forums for film and tokyo???

feel free to pass this email around to possibly interested people?
especially japanese possible actors (no experience neccessary)

payment and/or train fare reimbursement (within tokyo) is negotiable for hired cast and crew.

hesper_montgomery"at"yahoo.com

[GomiGirl]

There are lots of film people on this board and around Tokyo. The word will get around. It would help if you have some more details.

[GuyJean]

anybody know any other forums for film and tokyo???

Try writing your request to these two addresses:

tvug |at| yahoogroups.com - (Tokyo Video Users Group)
filmmarmalade |at| tokyo.com - (group of film people)

You might also try:

Akemi - http://www.tokyodv.com/actors/himawari.html
Ami - http://www.tokyodv.com/actors/ami.html
Anjela - http://www.tokyodv.com/actors/anjelakim.html

Last I heard, they were still in Tokyo.

GJ

[myothercarisajumpsuit]

There are lots of film people on this board and around Tokyo. The word will get around. It would help if you have some more details.

i think i've mentioned all that i know at this point about the film. if i'm missing something that you specifically are interested in ask me and i will post it.
also...
the story has not been finished or registered yet, so i'm not going to post it, the treatment or the synopsis until that time.


also...guyjean
thanks for the links but please keep in mind i am only looking for japanese actors.

thanks again all.
jumpy

[GuyJean]

also...guyjean
thanks for the links but please keep in mind i am only looking for japanese actors.

Ah. I took

japanese actors, non-actors

as meaning 'gaijin'..

Good luck. Try the filmmarmalade email; there's a nice clump of Japanese in that group.. Art schools might be your best option.

GJ

[khusam]

Hey. Possibly useful sites:

http://www.film-com.jp/en

(film commissions in Japan)

http://kobefilm.jp

film@kcva.or.jp

(last 2 are the same organization; they may know something!)

IF you`ve got the cash to get a top quality sound man, email saxophonedave@hotmail.com. Or look up Rick Patton at Location Sound. Dave`s a `go-to` guy for difficult shoots, and is mostly on docs in the Far North now, but can travel farther... Rick has done sound for Altman. They`re located in Vancouver.

Sorry, most of my contacts are in Canada, but they shoot/record/etc. all over... and they`re only 10 hours away!

I`ve got some experience as a sound assistant and 3rd, but I`m not up to speed for a big shoot. My cable-wrapping is shite. I`m OK as a PA, though (I think...)

I think you should be talking a bit of story now, though... It can get people excited about your project and attract talent and maybe money. Your call, I guess. All for today!

[cstaylor]

i need one japanese young man (between 20-40) equivalent of tobey mcguire
in that he is awkward, weak, slightly geeky, but not over the top.

Just troll through Akihabara... you shouldn't have any trouble finding something like that.

[Steve Bildermann]

Just troll through Akihabara... you shouldn't have any trouble finding something like that

[tetsujin gaijin]

Hey Jumpsuit,

Do you need an editor? I've worked as editor in commercials/tv/film for the last 10 years. I have also worked in Japan. I'm not in Japan now, but I am willing to travel! Email me.

Jeff

[GomiGirl]

Is your film going to be shot in Japanese or English?

There are also a heap of talented people in Japan who are of asian descent but are not necessarily Japanese.

[kamome]

The FG members that I know of who are true experts on filming in Japan (besides GuyJean) are Rob Pongi and bikkle. PM any of those guys (especially ultra) for additional information. I know for a fact that ultra has experience directing films, shooting them in Tokyo, and employing J-actors.

[AssKissinger]

If you film my face and my cock in the same frame I'll have to charge you twice since you're getting not one but two incredible works of beauty.

[myothercarisajumpsuit]

[Mulboyne]

Just got this in my mailbox

Dear FCCers

It's hard to find an industry that attracts more attention these days
than the movie industry. Both here in Japan and abroad, Japanese films
or films influenced by Japan are winning both at the box office and in
film reviews. On July 20, join the FCC for a behind-the-scenes look into
the world of film production featuring our guest speaker, Mr. John
Harford Williams of 100 MeterFilms.

John has been living and working in Japan since 1988. He's produced and
directed 8 films, including a documentary shot in Sri Lanka and a
documentary/drama about refugees in Japan. In 2000, he produced and directed
the Japanese feature film Firefly Dreams (Japanese title: Ichiban
Utsukushii Natsu), earning a slew of awards including: the 21st Hawaii
International Film Festival best feature film Golden Maile award (2001);
Best Cinematographer Miura award from the Japanese Society of
Cinematographers (2001); and Nomination for Best New Director from the Japanese
Society of Directors (2001).

John established 100 MeterFilms in 1995. He and his team produce
quality Japanese feature films for the domestic and international markets,
and are currently developing a slate of projects with young Japanese
directors.

So sign up for what promises to be yet another fascinating and
insightful dinner with FCC.

Speaker: John Williams, Company Representative of 100 MeterFilms

Date: Tuesday, 20 July 2004

Time: Reception from 6:30 to 7:00pm, Dinner at 7:00pm, Speaker
at 8:00pm to finish at around 9:00pm.

Venue: City Club of Tokyo - Maple Room (Tel: 03-3401-1121)

Fee: Members Y5,500, Non-members Y7,500, includes three-course
dinner with wine and coffee.
* Vegetarian available upon advance request - please
request when making reservation.

RSVP: reservations@fcctokyo.com before 5:00pm Monday 19 July.
PLEASE STATE NAME AND COMPANY NAME when making your reservation

Please remember that no-shows and last minute cancellations (after 12
noon on 20th) will be charged, whatever your excuse!

For more information check out http://www.fcctokyo.com

Hope to see you on the 20th.

Best regards
Paul Goldsmith
President - FCC

[kamome]