Casting Call: Stories for talk shows, casting for Georgia film

ATLANTA - This week’s "Casting Call with Tess Hammock" features a new talk show in search of real-life stories of forgiveness and reconnection, extras for All the Sinner’s Bleed, and a teaching position at Georgia Southern University. There’s also a January workshop from the Atlanta Film Society for filmmakers working on a budget.

🎬 BACKGROUND / EXTRAS

• Talk ShowCasting: Real people looking for emotional healing, honest conversations, and second chances — giving participants a chance to share their journey and reunite on camera.Who: Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 18+, must be Atlanta residents.Filming: TBDSubmission info:Email: CordellCaponeCasting@gmail.comSubject line: RECONNECTSummary of your storyWho you are hoping to reconnect withWhy the reconnection is importantRecent photoShort video explaining your storyContact information
• Casting: Real people looking for emotional healing, honest conversations, and second chances — giving participants a chance to share their journey and reunite on camera.
• Who: Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 18+, must be Atlanta residents.
• Filming: TBD
• Submission info:Email: CordellCaponeCasting@gmail.comSubject line: RECONNECTSummary of your storyWho you are hoping to reconnect withWhy the reconnection is importantRecent photoShort video explaining your storyContact information
• Email: CordellCaponeCasting@gmail.com
• Subject line: RECONNECTSummary of your storyWho you are hoping to reconnect withWhy the reconnection is importantRecent photoShort video explaining your storyContact information
• Summary of your story
• Who you are hoping to reconnect with
• Why the reconnection is important
• Recent photo
• Short video explaining your story
• Contact information
• All the Sinner’s BleedCasting: Men and women to portray news crews, producers, reporters, cameramen, photographers, and boom operators.Who: All ethnicities, ages 20 and over.Filming:Jan. 8–10 in ConyersJan. 22 in JonesboroPaidSubmission info:Email: Extras@RoseLockeCasting.comSubject line: EMERGENCY NEWS CREWSSend 3 photos (headshot, dated selfie, and full body)Include age, height, weight, and all contact inf
• Casting: Men and women to portray news crews, producers, reporters, cameramen, photographers, and boom operators.
• Who: All ethnicities, ages 20 and over.
• Filming:Jan. 8–10 in ConyersJan. 22 in Jonesboro
• Jan. 8–10 in Conyers
• Jan. 22 in Jonesboro
• Paid
• Submission info:Email: Extras@RoseLockeCasting.comSubject line: EMERGENCY NEWS CREWSSend 3 photos (headshot, dated selfie, and full body)Include age, height, weight, and all contact inf
• Email: Extras@RoseLockeCasting.com
• Subject line: EMERGENCY NEWS CREWSSend 3 photos (headshot, dated selfie, and full body)Include age, height, weight, and all contact inf
• Send 3 photos (headshot, dated selfie, and full body)
• Include age, height, weight, and all contact inf

💼 JOBS

• Temporary Faculty – Theatre and Film
• Organization: Georgia Southern University
• Duties:Teach undergraduate courses covering various aspects of communication, multimedia, film, and theatre productionOption to teach graduate-level courses focused on professional communication and leadershipTeach in a variety of classroom styles (remote, hybrid, and in-person)
• Teach undergraduate courses covering various aspects of communication, multimedia, film, and theatre production
• Option to teach graduate-level courses focused on professional communication and leadership
• Teach in a variety of classroom styles (remote, hybrid, and in-person)
• Requirements:Master’s degree in Theatre, Film, or a related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Theatre/Film StudiesClassroom instruction experience in higher education
• Master’s degree in Theatre, Film, or a related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Theatre/Film Studies
• Classroom instruction experience in higher education
• For questions: Email psears@georgiasouthern.edu
• To apply: https://tinyurl.com/GaSouthernTemp

☕ EXTRAS / EVENTS / NETWORKING

• One Person Film Crew: Telling Stories Fast, Cheap, and WellWhen: Jan. 31, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.Where: Tara Theatre, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30324What: A hands-on workshop presented by the Atlanta Film Society covering:How to make a movie as a one-person crewPlanning your shootShooting techniquesEditing your fileSharing the final cutRegister: https://www.atlantafilmsociety.org/
• When: Jan. 31, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Where: Tara Theatre, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
• What: A hands-on workshop presented by the Atlanta Film Society covering:How to make a movie as a one-person crewPlanning your shootShooting techniquesEditing your fileSharing the final cut
• How to make a movie as a one-person crew
• Planning your shoot
• Shooting techniques
• Editing your file
• Sharing the final cut
• Register: https://www.atlantafilmsociety.org/

🦉Wisdom from Tess

• How to Make the Most of December/DowntimeUpdate casting profilesPractice cold readsBuild your 2026 vision boardChoose one acting skill to master in 2026Learn how to write a scriptCelebrate your 2025 wins
• Update casting profiles
• Practice cold reads
• Build your 2026 vision board
• Choose one acting skill to master in 2026
• Learn how to write a script
• Celebrate your 2025 wins