Arts & Entertainment

'Starring You!' Casting Call Contest Set

Got what it takes to deliver a famous movie line?

Written by Rich Jacques

The Gold Coast International Film Festival, in conjunction with the Town of North Hempstead, is proud to present the “Starring You!” Casting Call Contest. 

The object of the contest is to give your best performance of a famous movie line.  Contestants are encouraged to be as funny or dramatic as they want, according to event organizers.

As many as 30 grand prize winners will be selected to appear in this year’s Gold Coast International Film Festival trailer, TV commercial and online promotions, and four grand prize winners will receive a free “All Access VIP Pass” to Festival Films and events, and will walk the red carpet with filmmakers, producers and stars at the Film Festival.

To enter the contest, create a 15-second video of yourself acting out your favorite movie line and submit it using Instagram or YouTube. Or come to a live audition and we’ll shoot your 15 second video!  Here’s how it works:

To submit your performance using Instagram:

  • Use Instagram to take a 15 second video of yourself acting out your favorite movie line.
  • Add a caption that includes our hashtag: #gcstarringyou
  • Share your video. That's it! You're done! (Please make sure your posts are PUBLIC. The "Posts are Private" button on your Edit Profile page should be set to "OFF.")
To submit your performance using Youtube:
  • Take your 15-second video using your phone, video camera or computer.
  • Upload it to YouTube and copy the address.
  • Visit the Facebook contest page at http://bit.ly/1bDbD5F and click the orange "ENTER" button and fill out our entry form, including the address of your YouTube video. Now, you're done!
You can audition in person on:
  • July 28 at the Monsters Inc. screening from 6:30-8pm (Clinton G. Martin Park, New Hyde Park)
  • August 1 at the Best of...Short Film screening from 6:30-7:30pm (Great Neck Arts Center, Great Neck)
  • August 8 at the Big Shot: Billy Joel Tribute from 6:30-8pm (Teddy Roosevelt Park, Oyster Bay)
Take the opportunity to vote once a day for your favorites on the contest’s Facebook page until Aug. 9.

Check out their Facebook page for more information here.


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