Join the Fight! Final Casting Call for Fight 4 Your Life!!!

Casting call everyone!!!

one studios is making its final casting call for Fight 4 Your Life!  The following roles are needed for the final shoots scheduled between July 31st – August 10th, 2014.

We are having a very last minute meeting regarding casting, crew and anything else regarding these final shoots on Thursday, July 10 at 6:45 pm at the Arcade Library’s Meeting Room in Sacramento.  The address is…2443 Marconi Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821.  We invite you to attend if you can make it.

Otherwise, please contact the one studios crew at either CastMe@F4YLMovie.com, or, Crew@F4YLMovie.com to either schedule an audition or inquire about helping as crew.  You can also mosey on over to our contact page and shoot us a message there.

Auditions for these final roles are being held on Monday, July 14th in Davis, CA and Tuesday, July 15th in Sacramento AND possibly Davis again.  Yes, this means we might be having a duo of auditions happening at the same time on July 15th.  We are also considering having auditions on Wednesday, July 16th in the San Francisco area.  That will be determined soon!  Please contact us for specific time slots and locations.

Let us know the role(s) you’re interested in, your experience, your availability between now and the shooting duration, your age and please shoot us your resume and head shot.  If you don’t have a resume or head shot, a personal picture and info on your experience will do.  Your experience should correlate to the role(s) you’re going out for.  And please send a full body shot also if the role(s) you’re going out for calls for being physically fit.

The cast of Fight 4 Your Life is filled with fantastic people from all walks of life.  You should be sure to click over to the cast page and check some of their profiles out.  And do the same with our awesome crew!  These are the people you’ll be working with, so, why not get to know them a little?

Also, we like to be very open and direct about the pay situation for this project.  We hate to say it, but these are not paid roles.  We respect your time and craft actors.  We understand and appreciate all the blood, sweat and tears you put into what you do.  Productions don’t happen without you.  However, no one on this project is getting paid, including the crew.

Fight 4 Your Life has always been about bringing the community together and making a movie for the love of the art and to help Nor Cal filmmaking grow.  If we can make proceeds in the long run, surely one studios will give back to all those persons involved in the process.  But our main goal is to give back by getting this project finished.  And we’re 85% done!  So, know that you’d not only be joining a lot of really cool people on a really cool project, but that you’d be coming on board a project that is actually going to see the light of day.  Awesome!

But we totally understand if this isn’t for you.  Paying the bills is pretty important, after all.  We appreciate your support and interest friends.

Now, to the open roles….

 

Athletic, Well Built / Manly Attractive Male Boxer:

  • Age 25-35.  Must be able to play character’s age of between 27-30 in present day AND early 20’s for backflash scene.
  • Between 5’8″-6′  Preferred
  • Between 175-185 lbs
  • Caucasian, due to younger (teenage) version of character also being Caucasian.
  • Muscular and lean needed.  You must be in good physical shape.  Think a boxer’s build.
  • Boxing experience desired.  Martial arts experience or extremely athletic okay.  There will be training.
  • Must be open to physically demanding role.  Please no wimps!  🙂   Challenge yourself!
  • Attractive in the more manly sense.  Not pretty boy attractive.
  • Shirtless scenes required (for boxing).
  • Lead speaking role.
  • Athletic actors preferred, as role requires extensive acting.  However, if you are an athlete/boxer and have the right attitude and can take direction you have a shot!  We need both a good acting AND physical performance.
  • This character is in 3 scenes.

 

Short Character Description:

This character is arrogant and outgoing.  Yes, he is a bit of an ass.  The kind of guy people love to hate.  But he is a legit boxer and can back up his big mouth.  Actor should be athletic with a good build and not shy.  Boxing experience is a huge plus.  He should be somewhat attractive also since this character is a big shot and has always been an alpha male himself.   Actor should be able to play an early 20’s version of this character for a backflash scene, as well as the present day version of this character, which is mid to later 20’s, perhaps 30ish.  Shirtless scenes are required, as he’ll be in a boxing match, of course.   Challenging role for a serious actor.

 

 

Athletic Male / Boxer Type:

  • Age 29-39
  • Athletic and of good physical stature needed.
  • Boxing experience a huge plus.
  • Athletic actors preferred, as role is more acting than boxing.
  • Open to all racial backgrounds and sizes.  Should be in shape though.
  • Minor speaking role.
  • This character is in 4 scenes.


Short Character Description:

This character is a good guy.  Very supportive and a team player.  He doesn’t get pushed around.  He’s tough.  He comes from the hard part of town but hasn’t let that make him do wrong or act wrong.  He can dish it out if needed.  He respects and loves the sport of boxing.  He might not be the best boxer, but he’s an extremely hard worker.  Great guy to train with and have in your corner.

 

 

Prime Female Role – Reporter Type:

  • Between 27-33
  • Can play witty and strong minded woman.
  • Attractive and keeps self in decent shape. Not looking for a super model. Natural beauty. Cute. Someone that is on the go.
  • Reporting experience a plus.
  • Open to all racial backgrounds and sizes. But, again, must be in decent shape. Think of a field reporter and how they tend to be.
  • Speaking role with significant screen time.
  • This character is in 3 scenes.

 

Character Description:

This character is the classic reporter, tenacious and daring to get the story. She’s not shy and can be very sly. She’s out for the best stories to prove herself. She won’t back down and some even view her as a pest. She really just driven, always thinking. Very bright.

She’s in love with her work. And she has passion for the truth. She holds herself to a high standard and think of herself as honorable. She fights for what’s right. A person of the law and human rights. And she’s a sucker for a sad story or a story of struggle. She considers herself a story teller and believes everyone has the right to know, which makes her perfect for her profession.

The problem is her conscience and good spirit often gets the better of her, not allowing her to do a lot of things her colleagues will to move up on the ladder. Her sense of righteousness annoys her colleagues and tends to make her the laughing stock as they often mock her behind her back.

Most know not to mock her to her face, however, because she’s quick to defend herself and will often go overboard, not letting it go, when doing so. She’s smart and quick to pick up on things, especially through speech. So, you’re not going to pull one over on her.

She’s always calculating and thinking. And she has some street smarts to her as well. The perfect reporter’s attributes aside from the inability to give in to the dark side of news and getting ahead. But her persistence, neverending tenacity and pursuit for the ultimate story keeps her going. She’s determined to find her success, but only through being good at her work, not by selling out.

Knowledge is power to her. And getting knowledge to the people is the most important thing to her. It’s her primary directive. But she has a heart….and she has an admirer.

 

 

Prime Male Role – Athletic:

  • Between 25-30
  • This character has a younger version and actor must match up. Younger version is played by an actor of mixed heritage, being Italian and African-American. Very light brown skin. Please do not reply for this role unless you fit near to this.
  • Athletic male, but not a physical role.
  • Must be able to be outgoing on camera. Cannot be reserved.
  • Speaking role with significant screen time.
  • This character is in 3 scenes.

 

Character Description:

Obnoxious loud mouth that will always back his boy. He’s the guy everyone hates, but since he hangs with the big shot people leave him alone. He is loyal though, having always stuck with his friend through thick and thin. But it’s easy to stick with someone when they’re always winning. His loyalty has developed off of opportunity. But he does cherish his friendship and looks for his friend’s praise.

He’s not a weakling though. Has some boxing skill himself. But boxing is more of a game to him, not a career. He does it because his friend does it. He’s a follower. And he’s invested a lot of time into following, having followed his friend’s coat tails since they were kids.

He’ll be the first to speak up for his friend and the first to put others down in his friend’s wake. He is witty, but not that intelligent. Good with words, but it’s the way that he delivers them that make his verbal rants and attacks successful. He’s a showman, an announcer. He’s the dedicated hype man everyone wishes they had.

He’s willing to look like a complete jerk to be on the winning team and back his boy. It’s not even that he’s not confident or insecure in himself. He just doesn’t care. He knows where his loyalties lay and doesn’t care how he looks to others or about other people’s feelings. Shallow.

He and his friend are perfect fits for each other because they are both dicks.

Actor must be able to play later and early 20’s.

 

 

Male OR Female Role – Enthusiastic and Emotional:

  • Between 35-55
  • Needs to be outgoing on camera.  Not shy.
  • Can be a bit comedic.
  • Minor non-speaking role.  Good screen time though.
  • Character is in 1 scene.

 

Short Character Description:

Tallies the points during a competition.  Actor does not have to be athletic.  Character is extremely passionate about the competition he is helping score, and admires greatly supreme performance; like it’s a show, a feat of art.  Gets emotional.  Think of a passionate ballroom dancing judge or something.

Boxing Referee:
  • Anywhere between 35-60
  • Should have boxing experience, or, be highly motivated to learn the rules.
  • Small role but very important.
  • Must have commanding presence and be able to take control on camera, as a real ref would.
  • Should not be afraid to get physical.
  • Should be in good physical condition.  Excellent shape not needed, just fit to be a ref.  There’s a difference.
  • Minor speaking role.
  • Character is in 2 scenes.

 

Short Character Description:
Commanding presence as any good referee has.  Doesn’t take crap from any boxer, even the best ones.  Can be physical if need be.  Great role for a real ref who can take direction on camera.
Minor Roles – Non-Speaking:
  • 3 Boxing Officials – Open to men and women 30 – 65.  Actors preferred but no acting experience necessary.
  • 2 Ring Girls – Actresses must be attractive and in good physical shape and be open to wearing a bathing suit on camera in front of a large crowd.  Great exposure for models, actresses or women wanting to show the world what their hard work at the gym has got them.  😉
  • 8 – 15 Reporters – Open to men and women ages 21 – 65.  No acting experience necessary.
  • 8 – 15 Photographers – Open to men and women ages 21 – 60.  No acting experience necessary.  Great for real photographers that want to practice their picture taking skills while being on camera.  We can arrange for any photos taken to be used on F4YLMovie.com and maybe even in the film.  Of course, we can arrange for you to be able to use the photos in some way too.  We just have to work together so important parts of the film aren’t revealed.  Let’s make it beneficial for both parties.
  • 2 – 3 Videographers – Open to men and women ages 21 – 60.  No acting experience necessary.  Great for real videographers and cameramen that want to help us get some extra footage and be on camera themselves!  We’ll do our best to make it beneficial for both parties.
Background Actors/EXTRAS, EXTRAS, EXTRAS Needed for:
  • Boxing Event Scene
  • Boxing Gym Scene
  • Bar Scene

 

Description:

We need as many background actors/extras as we can get.  Men, women, teen boys and girls, all ages.  No acting experience needed.  Come join the fight and help us make these scenes as realistic as possible!  All extras will get a gift for their time and efforts!

 

 

Thanks again for your interest and support!  They mean a lot to everyone involved.

 

– The one studios crew

 

 

Brandon Kyle – fight choreographer / location scout

Having pursued entertainment and martial arts throughout his life, Brandon Kyle, born Brandon Kyle Umipeg, strives for high intensity and a well balanced life.  When he isn’t rolling around on a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu mat or practicing his MMA skill set, he is likely spending time with his lovely wife Meryll and French Bulldog/self proclaimed son Tums.

This Vallejo, CA native also loves taking drives in his classic Mustang, his cherished car.  But cars aren’t his only ride of choice.  Put Brandon on a snowboard and he feels right at home!

An avid San Francisco 49ers fan, Brandon loves the thrill of sport.  As mentioned, he practices mixed martial arts and has competed in the ring many times, even having earned a championship belt.  His skills and drive have been of great benefit to Fight 4 Your Life.

When Brandon met Fight 4 Your Life director Bryan Bachar through online contact they quickly set up a meeting to discuss bringing  Brandon on board.  What was suppose to be a common meeting turned into a two hour talk fest.

 

“Brandon and I just clicked.  It was obvious we are on the same wave length and when you connect with someone like that it is simply a blessing.  I don’t know what we would have done without Brandon on this project.  He’s helped with fight choreography.  He’s acted.  And he’s been instrumental in locking in several key locations for us that there is no way we would have gotten without him.  I am honored to have him now as both a colleague and a friend.”  – Bryan Bachar

 

Look out for Brandon in Fight 4 Your Life, and be a friend and like him on Facebook!

 

– The one studios crew

Gary Shurley – casting / trainer / wardrobe

Gary Shurley is a man of many belts.  Founder, CEO, boxing and MMA guru, sales director, promoter and, yes, he is even a film lover and supporter!  Originally from the Bay Area, Gary’s background is Nicaraguan, Irish and Cherokee Native American.  He started in the fight game when he was 16 years old.

 

“I love anything to do with fighting including a good old brawl,” says Gary.

 

Gary has been coaching for 30 years and has acquired many nicknames, such as Coach, Doc and Ball Peen Gary.  He’s been running a boxing crew at Roseville PAL since 1995 while still maintaining his coaching obligations.  He elaborates on his thoughts on MMA and fighters,

 

“I love the MMA.  These guys are the best of the best.  I feel very connected to the fighters because we are a breed apart from the norm.  My dad once told me there are two kinds of people.  There are herd bound, which are the followers and the talkers, and then there’s the mustangs like us.  They don’t like rules and they take chances.  They’re not afraid to fight or bleed.”

 

Gary is not one to sit and relax.  He’s out hitting the streets and looking for action.  Here are a few words he has on this,

 

“I run a tough crew.  I love enjoying life with family and friends and meeting new people and I’m always willing to try something new.  I was also taught to never think you are better than anyone.  I don’t have much but I have my word and my integrity.”

 

The one studios crew has had the pleasure of experiencing Gary’s words to be truth.  He is an intense guy, sure.  And we like it!  But from his intensity things get done and so comes honesty and action.  He is a selfless type of person who is out to help others and asks little, if anything, in return.

Gary has given countless hours towards the Fight 4 Your Life cause to provide boxing training, props, costuming gear, actors and locations.  It is through Gary we were able to meet Tony “The Tiger” Lopez, who ended up being cast as Tony “The Tiger” Mercado, which is a key role in our humble project.  We can’t thank Gary, as well as his lovely wife Lorraine, enough for being committed to F4YL.  Without him on our team this project would have some troubled waters indeed!

As busy of a guy as he is, Gary has lots of avenues for contact.  But a few good one are…

BadgeVsBadge.com

His Facebook

MMA Video Productions’ Facebook

And be sure to look out for a special appearance by Gary in Fight 4 Your Life when you see the film!  Oh, wherever is he???

 

– The one studios crew

 

 

TJ Kuahine – background music / soundtrack artist

Music producer, artist, Team Alpha Male fighter from Waianae, HI, now living in Sacramento, CA, T.J. Kuahine is a man who doesn’t no the meaning of the word cliche.  So often people get grouped into certain categories by those they choose to associate themselves with.

It would be easy to call T.J. an athlete or jock, because he is, with him being a dedicated mixed martial arts fighter having wrestled through high school and then moving to Sacramento to live and train with UFC superstar Urijah Faber and his Team Alpha Male.  It would also be easy to call him a musician, because he is, with him having produced countless beats for tons of singers, rappers and musicians alike.  The bottom line is T.J. is the perfect example of what it is to go against stereotypes and the norm.

T.J. is many things, as we all are.  And he is not afraid to demonstrate through how he lives what it is to be true to yourself.  A longtime friend of Fight 4 Your Life director Bryan Bachar, T.J. has been part of one studios projects for years, providing music and more.  We are happy to have this talented artist on our team yet again as he aids in the music for F4YL.  We thank you for everything you do $upaFlyTeddy$upaFly!  Keep those beats blastin’ and livin’ the dream.

Check out T.J., his beats, his fights and more on his personal site, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and SoundCloud!

 

– The one studios crew

 

Eric Lawson

Eric “Lawless” Lawson is no stranger to fighting.  Having wrestled in high school, Eric was introduced to mixed martial arts by friend, UFC legend and Fight 4 Your Life supporter Urijah Faber, who he had met while attending UC Davis.  He quickly took to the sport.

Due to his successful career as a mixed martial artist, Eric knows what it’s like to step into the ring, or, in the MMA world, the cage.  His time as a professional fighter for MMA promotions Strikeforce and Gladiator Challenge taught him the keys to being a victor, not only in sport, but in life, carrying over to his career as a mortgage consultant, which he has also experienced great success in.

Another fun fact about Eric is in his youth he was a bit of a wild child.  His endless energy carried over well into extreme sports.  At one point he was a full time BMX competitor.  Many races did he win on the tracks.  Long story short, through his “live life to the fullest” mentality Mr. Lawson has found the equation for being a champion.  Success is in his DNA….a prime trait he shares with Fight 4 Your Life character and villain Hanson Hansome Kelly.

Having had a couple small roles in fighting based feature films TKO and Never Surrender, Eric caught the acting bug during his time as a professional mixed martial artist.  In fact, he claims:

 

“I actually had always wanted to act since I was a kid.  It was just one of those things that I never got a real chance to try.”

 

When the phone rang with the offer to go out for a lead role in F4YL, Eric was quite surprised.  His excitement was only challenged by his work and life responsibilities.  But in the end, after being offered the role, he knew playing Hanson Kelly was just too good of an opportunity to pass up.  No matter his schedule, he was determined to make it work.

 

“I just decided you only get opportunities so many times in life….I knew I would regret it later if I passed this movie (Fight 4 Your Life) up.  It was too awesome!”  – Eric Lawson

 

Eric played perfectly as Fleet Blackwood’s rival.  Truly, we couldn’t have asked for a better man for the job.  Thank you for all your hard work!  Look out for Eric’s future projects.  You never know where this social chameleon will turn up!

And if you’re ever in need of a mortgage revamp, please be sure to contact Eric at Pacific Funding Group in Concord, CA, where he is a Senior Mortgage Consultant.  His direct number is 925.771.4211

 
 
– The one studios crew
 
 

Zeke Johnston

Gerald “Zeke” Johnston was born July 23, 1978, having grown to a height of 6’4″ and weighing in at 245 lbs.  Sound like a ring announcer’s description?  Well, that would make sense!

Zeke is an amateur heavy weight MMA fighter and boxer.  With only two years training he has worked his way to fighting California ‘s best fighters.  With a background of college football and semi pro basketball, Zeke has always been involved in sports.  He coaches basketball to young kids in the greater Sacramento area, but most of all loves coaching and being with his son Jordan, who was seen on set with Zeke throughout his shoots for Fight 4 Your Life.

Zeke also enjoys comedy and inspires to one day try stand-up.  Every member of the one studios crew can vouch for Mr. Johnston’s hilarious, over-the-top antics on set.  So, we’re more than sure some stand-up would do him good!  Thanks for all the hard work, and all the laughs, big Zeke!

 Check Zeke out on Facebook!
 
 
– The one studios crew