For You Lovely Tattooed Men
Hey, heretics! We know LOTS of charismatic tattooed men who like to get dirty and travel the world, don't we?!
Casting Host / Tattoo Enthusiasts
Are you Adventurous and Inquisitive?
Do you love to travel and explore sub-cultures?
Ever wanted to know the history and culture behind your favorite ink styles?
Northsouth Productions is producing a new television series for a major cable network that takes one host around the world to explore the secret world of tattoo cultures - from urban gangs to ancient tribes. It is an immersive show where we see and learn about the world of tattoos through the experience of our host
We are looking for a MALE, Age 30-50, who has at least one tattoo, who is smart, charismatic, articulate, journalistic, natural on camera, has great communication skills, likes to travel, and has an interest in tattoos. Must have an adventurous spirit. Must be up for anything and willing to get dirty and travel to foreign locales. Must be willing to be out in sometimes painful, dangerous, challenging situations. This is a gritty, immersive doc series and we're looking for an engaging personality who will take us along on his wild adventures.
Production will begin early 2008. This will be a full-time job that sends you all around the world. Must be willing to travel.
To be considered, candidates should put themselves on tape using the following guidelines. If you have any questions please email Sean at markedcasting@gmail.com.
Please shoot this from the waist up. Don’t shoot toward a light or sun (puts you in silhouette). Be natural; be brief - approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Have fun with this! Show us your personality!! CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED W/O TAPE.
Questions:
• My name is…Bio in brief - Education, Professional, Experience, Interest, Hobbies
• Tell us about your tattoo or tattoos and why you chose it.
• Do you have any media experience?
• What is your connection to tattoos? How much do you know about the art, the history, the culture? What would you like to learn about?
• Have you traveled overseas? Where? For what?
• If the first stop we make is Japan, to experience the traditional world of “horimono”, what would that experience be like for you? Talk about traveling to Japan - What you’d want to see/do/experience.
• Each of the cultures you visit will have a ritual they perform. It could be religious, painful, gross, etc. Would you be willing to participate?
• Eat something really sour or spicy on camera and talk us through it (Lemon, Jalapeno Pepper, Wasabi). We want to see how you react.
• How do you think these underground, secret cultures will receive you? How will you break the ice so that they respect you enough to talk to you?
Please let us know how you heard about the show.
Please send your tape, along with your bio/resume, and a photo of yourself to the address below. Materials must be received by Nov 30th, 2007. VHS, DVD, or mini-DV formats are accepted. Materials will not be returned.
Please Send Tape to:
North South Productions
1140 Broadway
Suite1201
New York, NY 10001
Attn: Sean De Simone - Marked Casting