Current Projects

Calling all IMPROV COMEDIANS tired of being stuck in QUARANTINE! The producing team at Upward Media Partners, Walter Richardson and Kathy Berardi (Golden Arm, The Most Interesting Developer In the World, Red Clip Video-Branded Shorts for Business, Stew, A Peacock-Feathered Blue, Forgive Us Our Transgressions) are conducting an online casting call for a short form mockumentary series that will be 100% shot remote from each performer’s individual location through user-generated content and online video conferencing. Read on for details about the show premise and how to be considered.

The pilot episode of the new series will feature a diverse set of characters who join an online support group for people who are stuck in quarantine, on lockdown, live alone and “feel” they’re having the experience of being haunted by a ghost in their home. And this online support group IS their last hope for sanity, connection and to share what’s happening with the ONLY other people who will actually believe them because they’re experiencing the same! 

Fun outtakes of mockumentary hauntings, crazy group support therapy tactics and improv will drive this quarantine comedy short-form series. 

Online/remote shoot of pilot will take place in June; with casting in May and digital distribution plans in progress. 

- Project is seeking a cast of 4 improv comedians to join the show as online support group members. Aspiring + experienced comedians are encouraged to either share their reel of funniest moments shot on video (several links to online or social media clips are fine to share); or comedians who do not have available samples can also request details on creating and submitting a 60-90 second video audition based on an improv prompt from the show’s premise.

• Job: Web Series

Casting talent for original content for a YouTube channel including some short scripted mini dramas as well as website content and promotional videos. Be upbeat and enthusiastic. The videos will be fun and educational mini-dramas. Each tells a short story or is promotional for something on our website. Some of the other videos may include talking about fun facts related to a film i.e. 'The Wizard of Oz' or 'The Parent Trap'. Videos will be self-filmed.

NOTE: You will be submitting videos that we will edit and use for the Youtube channel and social media.

• Job: Web Series

THIS STORY FOLLOWS THE LIVES OF A FREED SLAVES CHOIR WHO SING ALL OVER THE WORLD TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THEIR SCHOOL, FISK UNIVERSITY DURING A RACIAL WAR.

• Job: Feature

Talenture is an Agency that specializes in Livestreaming Hosts. We are currently partnering up with the fastest growing mobile Livestreaming platform.

Our broadcasters have the potential of making $500(minimum) - $20k a month. You get paid through gifts received in the app plus a salary bonus.

As a verified official host, you will be paid based on how much gifts you receive and hours you put in. Get paid to be you! Work on social media, make money and build your following by broadcasting from your phone!

CASTING:

Males and Females ages 18+

Must be social, outgoing, relatable with a great personality. Bonus points if you have a talent to share on the platform! Ex: Dancers, Singer, Actors, Models, Comedians, Fitness Instructors, Makeup Artists, etc.

*30 hours and 15 days required every month and a 30 minute audition

(2 Hrs a Day Max)

The more gifts you get, the higher bonus you’ll get. If interested we will send over the pay tier. If you have any questions or are interested, feel free to submit:

Your Instagram username

If you’ve streamed before

Skills you plan to stream

A photo

• Job: Web Series

This is a short film about a Malagasy immigrant, working in Napa Valley to send money back to her family in Madagascar.

More background info, this is planed to have some french and maybe Malagasy language in it. This was inspired by my family as when I was young I watched my parents immigrate from Madagascar, to the heart of Napa Valley. This part of the story focuses on the struggle of finding a connection back home (leaving family behind) and working hard (without an education) just to send money back to take care of their family.

• Job: Short Film

The Fashion Hero is a ground-breaking TV competition series and worldwide movement that is disrupting the beauty standards in today’s industry by empowering real people to become role models. This is the FIRST SHOW EVER that salutes diversity while working hand-in-hand with inspirational influencers, designers and international brands.

32 contestants will have the opportunity to join this amazing adventure giving them the chance to become a brand ambassador, be featured in advertising campaigns and become the new face of The Fashion Hero. 

We’re looking for real people like you, who want to see more diversity and real models in the fashion and beauty industry. People who want to showcase their real beauty, allowing them to become a role model for others around the world. By becoming a contestant, we will highlight your unique personality on our website, social media and TV series for the world to be inspired. 

• Job: TV