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Casting Call with Tess Hammock
Our entertainment insider, Tess Hammock gives us details on some casting calls happening around Georgia
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
The Source: This is a FOX 5 Atlanta original report with all information coming from Tess Hammock.