Hollywood is Calling Military Families

Hurry, get your agent on the phone! Oh, you don’t have one?  Well, you’d better go sign with one, because Hollywood is looking for you. Lights, camera and action could be in your future.

A few months ago, I wrote a Military Monday column about in an effort to bring them civilian support. Recently, I have seen several examples of the industry seeking out military families in particular for various television programs. 

Our family went to a drive-in theater just outside of Baltimore a few weeks ago and saw the movie A Dolphin Tale.  The movie itself is about a dolphin that because of an injury needs a prosthetic tail in order to survive. The supporting story is about a wounded soldier who finds inspiration and hope by watching the dolphin’s struggles and triumphs. Footage of actual wounded veterans coming to visit the dolphin is shown during the credits.

Extreme Makeover Home Edition just finished a casting call for a military family in need for a future episode, but in July, as part of the , First Lady Michelle Obama participated in an episode of Extreme Makeover Home Edition in the town of Fayetteville, NC. They built a brand new house for Barbara Marshall, a 15-year Navy veteran who has dedicated her life to combating homelessness among female veterans.

I thought I would share a few open casting calls that are currently seeking military families. 

The first is from the producers of NBC's The Biggest Loser and ABC's Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition. They are seeking relatable and inspirational women to cast for a new daytime talk show geared toward weight loss.  For more information on what they are looking for and how you can apply visit this link: http://www.3ballproductions.com/revcasting.html

Another active casting call is seeking surprise homecoming videos. Siskel/Jacobs Productions based in Chicago, IL is interested in surprise homecoming videos and welcome home ceremonies to use in an hour long special program that will air on the National Geographic Channel. Interviews with family members and the original homecoming footage will be used in the show. All questions and video links are to be send to this address sam@siskeljacobs.com.

This last casting call is not local, but it sure sounds like a fun show to watch! Because the military really is one big family, odds are that you know someone in San Diego that you can pass this on to.

The show is called “Military Wives of San Diego.” Doron Ofir Casting is recruiting a group of extraordinary women who are willing to share their lives on and off base.  They are looking for six stars.  Apply now at www.militarywivescasting.com.

That’s a wrap!