Ever wanted to appear in a zombie film, does the zombie film you are making or planning to make need support in the way of extras, make up artists and production staff or do you want more people to see your Zombie film.
If you are making a zombie films, then get in touch, we will put your details here and also mention it on our news letter and get your website or email address out to people who have expressed an interest in appearing in or supporting Zombie Films.
Below is a list of films that are being produced, need help and support or you may want to watch. If you want to appear in a zombie film, do the make up on a zombie film or help them out, then get in touch with them, PLEASE…
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Cockneys Vs Zombies. A horror comedy movie written by James Moran who wrote Severance, and episodes of Torchwood, Doctor Who, Primeval series, Crusoe, Spooks, Code 9 and directed by Matthias Hoene, starts shooting in London very soon, and several scenes are going to require zombie extras - a lot of them. A hell of a lot. And that's where you come in.
Any time I mention the movie to people, the first question they ask is "can I be a zombie??" Well, yes! The more the merrier, to successfully create a proper, full-on, shambling zombie outbreak.
Here are the details, from the fantastic extras casting co-ordinators The Lynch Mob:
People in the UK are being given the chance to play extras in the new film Cockneys vs Zombies which will be shot at various locations around the city of London during March and April.
We're looking for men and women - preferably those over 18 - to become involved in the film as extras. We need an eclectic bunch of people of all shapes, sizes, races, and ages, to represent modern day Britain. We need people that are happy wearing suits, or jeans, or even shorts and t-shirts. For some there will be a chance of doing a couple of days but most will be needed for just one or two days.
Have you ever wanted to know what it's like being on a film set, to eat with the cast and crew and be part of the action as the drama unfolds? Well now's your chance. Although there will be no payment, those volunteering as extras will be fed and watered while on set.
If you are interested, email us a recent photograph (doesn't have to be professional, anything recent that shows you clearly is fine) with your name, age and contact details (address and phone number) and send it to cvz@thelynchmobagency.co.uk - we'll get back to you and fill you in on everything else you need to know.
So there you go. If you like the sound of that, then fire up your electric computer machine, and email them. Don't email or contact me about it, I have no other information! Come and be a zombie in a movie what I wrote!
Questions:
Q: What days will I be needed?
A: Don't know yet, schedule's still being worked out. They'll let you know.
Q: I've got (insert interesting outfit/look/uniform here), can I be an extra too?
A: Probably, we need lots of variety. Email and find out!
Q: Will I be seen on screen?
A: I have no way of knowing that. You might be right up front, you might be at the back. And you'll be standing around for hours. But you'll get to be part of the zombie hordes, and will *probably* be able to point yourself out on screen to your friends and family. Either way, you'll have a really strange, interesting day or two!
Q: I have more questions related to casting.
A: That's not a question. But email the casting people, they'll know.
Q: Can I--
A: I have no power to get you jobs, parts, etc etc. If open jobs come up that I can pass on, I will, but it probably won't happen.
Q: Are they fast zombies or slow zombies?
A: Slow zombies. We're doing it old school.
Q: What's the movie about?
A: Er… did you not read the title?? Okay, there's a zombie outbreak in the East End, and a bunch of Cockneys are caught up in it during the worst bank robbery in the world. Mayhem ensues. There's much more to it than that, but we don't want to spoil all our surprises yet. There's a lot of scares, humour, quirky characters, swearing, and zombie splatter. But it's all in the best possible taste.
Q: Who wins, the Cockneys or the Zombies?
A: Are you seriously asking that?? But that would give the ending away! You're one of those people who reads the last page of a book first, aren't you?? GET OUT! GET OUT OF THIS PAGE!
The Odinsay Incident The project is in the very early stages and hopefully, if we can raise the funds we will be starting shooting next Summer. The setting for our movie will be on Sanday, one of the Orkney Islands. It is very remote and a perfect place to make a zombie movie (hopefully!!). It's a non-profit making organisation and they want to get a film making community set up in Orkney. Once things moving they would like to hear from any make-up artists who could help. Hopefully in the future they will be looking for cast and crew. Below is a link to a website page with details of the zombie project. It does say synopsis on the page, but it is more of a background to the story rather than a full synopsis of the movie. They will be adding the movie synopsis at a later date when the characters and plot lines have developed a bit further. http://www.orkneyislandsfilms.org.uk/odinsay.html
BE A ZOMBIE The Location : Brighton, UK, on Halloween - October 31st, 2009. You really can Be A Zombie for a day! If you are interested, please look around, see what we're all about, and join the site.
Ay Up Me Duck Of The Dead Currently in pre-production.We're currently looking for zombies to play various roles in the short film ! Please email contactus@ayupmeduckofthedead.co.uk with your details or register on the website . http://www.ayupmeduckofthedead.co.uk/
'Hospital Resurrection' Tuesday 10th March, filming is gonna take place at an abandoned, derelict hospital in Harold Wood, Romford. I'm coming to you as we would prefer the zombies to have their own costumes etc so they look comfortable in their own skin. Please contact wazza88@aol.com
'Music Video Needs Zombies'
We are looking to film around the end of March and would need about 30 zombies for an afternoon / evening shoot in a venue as they try and eat the band. If you want any other information please email monkeyshoveler@gmail.com
'Un-named Zombie Comedy Web Series' Hi there, my name is Philip Mason, wannabe film maker from Sheffield. For more information and to contact me, please drop an email in to:
'A North East UK Based Production Company' are in early pre-production for a feature length, 18 rated zombie action film to be shot in the North East of England, hopefully in July 2009.
Email warren@growlingclown.com Click here for more details.
'Reagitated' Mainly a student production, this is their third independent production and first feature length film piece.
twoheadeded_films@hotmail.co.uk
'Dead Rising' is film being made in Fawley, UK in the New Forest by Alex Hardie. A website and more details will be coming soon , but in the meantime, please contact Alex directly on:
'Zombie Undead' is a new British Zombie movie being directed by up and coming star, Rhys Davies in the Midlands.
'Deadfall' an intelligent zombie film, being made in and around Toronto, with Eco-friendly production values and featuring a really good website with concept art, bios and all the info you could need about the production of this film... Looks really exciting...
'Dead End' another British Zombie Flick being produced in '06, I know they need zombies and i believe they are filming in Kent, in April or May, so get in touch if this is the kind of thing that might float your boat!!!
'Gasoline Blood' a UK film that finished production in June 06 and should be getting its first showings at Zombie Fest 06 and Frightfest. No website yet, but for more information please feel free to contact the director David Pope on:
'Evil Keg' an American film for Lions Gate, where one of the main make up artists used the Terror4fun make up guides to create the 'Zombies...' The trailer has to be seen to be believed... We are just hoping for a UK release or at least a Region 2 DVD!
'Stag Night of the Living Dead' another UK film made in 07, check out this surreal Ipswich filmed madness....
'Zomblies from the Moors II' is a 30 minute, 'balls to the wall' action adventure film, shot on Dartmoor, and other locations in Devon, including an abandoned nuclear bunker and factory complex. For details contact eve@realm-pictures.com
Please note, we will attempt to update the details of the films here but film production being what it is, they may have been filmed or put back for 6 months, if you find out that any of the info here is incorrect please let us know.
