StarNow casting anyone?

[GypsyMumNot!]

Can someone who is a StarNow subscriber take a look at Casting no. 183271 and let us all know what it is for please? Or anything further at all? Seems a bit odd to be advertising roles paying this much (£3k - £5k) on StarNow - surely it would be cast thru agents? Is this ad legit?

[sapphire]

Doesn't give any more information at all I'm afraid .... I think this one may be a bit dodgy personally

[claret]

Hi ......copy & pasted from Starnow, it reads:

3 Positions for those with playing age range of 7-14 years - UK
Feature film need 3 young actors/actresses for small supporting roles in feature film
Casting no. 183271 - All regions, UK
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UK feature film funded by Film4 seeks talent for upcoming roles to be shot in 2011.
Both Male and Female talent are required to fill 3 small supporting roles.

Location: All regions, United Kingdom

Payment details: £3000 - £5000

Note: All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Applications to this casting call require:
A profile photo

Group of friends
Three roles exist, one for male actors, two for female all of which are small supporting roles that are likely to be shot together in a group scene at a birthday party that takes place around 20 minutes into the script. We are seeking outgoing, confident individuals who can bring enthusiasm and energy to this production as well as act professionally both on and off set.
If this sounds like you/your child then we wish to hear from you. Auditions, in London ,will begin in early December

Any gender, aged 7 to 14 from the United Kingdom

Apply now


Created: 30 August 2010
Applications accepted for at least another month

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[GypsyMumNot!]

Thanks claret but I've already viewed this far - its who is behind this ad I'm hoping to find out....ie is there more info on who is casting/filming etc when you get past this page & you can only get past this page if you are a subscriber....
......anyone?

[sapphire]

No ... there's nothing more when you click the link to apply ... that's why I am suspicious!

[GypsyMumNot!]

Aaahhh.....thanks for that sapphire. I did wonder...

[Pearl]

This is with regards to a film ( Odd Day Out) which is on the castings section.
They are asking for nudity/naturism so steer clear

[fizzy]

I've just reported this ad as sadly it is still being listed

[GypsyMumNot!]

Aaahh (again!) its THAT one again is it! Thought it looked suspect! They're not giving up easily are they??

[igloobabe]

It must have been removed now because we applied for it with a proviso that it would not involve any nudity or naturism - I was sent an email with more detail not mentioning any nudism whatsoever, but now that message has mysteriously disappeared from my inbox. Hmmmmmmmm!

[fizzy]

Hi all, had this reply from Starnow:

Thanks for bringing this to our attention.

I can confirm that this member has now been removed from the site and will no longer be able to use StarNow.

We recommend you delete any messages you have from this person and avoid contact with them in the future.

Thanks again for alerting us to this situation. Please let us know if there's anything else we can help you with.

I'm pleased that Starnow do respond to complaints but am still perplexed that if parents can sense something dodgy with an ad that they can't.

[pg]

I think the problem with Starnow is that it is almost certainly automated: i.e anyone can post anything, claiming anything they like without being checked by Starnow. I suspect that Starnow are reactive rather than proactive and only respond to complaints rather than checking posts beforehand. I've just tried posting a "job" and all you need is an email address...

Still, I suppose that this at least highlights the need to be vigilant and never to take anything at face value.