"Battle In Seattle" Casting Call ...

Friday, November 03, 2006

"Battle In Seattle" Vancouver Casting Call

According to a recent jobs posting on Craigs List (Vancouver):

Feature Film Seeking Extras
Reply to: job-227779125@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-30, 10:12AM PST

We are in search of volunteers to be extras in a film based on one of the most incendiary uprisings in a generation. "Battle in Seattle" takes an in depth look at the five days that rocked the world in 1999 as tens of thousands of people took to the streets in protest of the World Trade Organization. This will be a unique opportunity to participate in the production of an extraordinary film. The location will be in the Vancouver area and food will be provided throughout each day. This is a topical & controversial independent feature and our budget is low. We are seeking activists with a passion for taking it to the streets when the cameras are rolling, who are willing to volunteer their time to be part of a film that will tell a story of profound global importance, a story the mass media suppressed and a story that is, in itself, a movement for human rights and environmental justice.

* Job location is Vancouver
* Compensation: all meals & an unforgettable experience

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Models Take Over Van Fashion Week

This year marked the 6th Vancover Fashion Week (VFW) and HNR/Sneak Peek was there among the fans at the Stanley Park Pavilion.

As in year's past, VFW continues to provide support for emerging, Vancouver-based fashion designers, as evidenced by the huge crowds attending the 4-day event, including fashion buyers, friends of designers, local models and actresses.

Brandi Alexander from Canada's Next Top Model strutted down the runway, wearing Vancouver-based label Dorinha. Debuting five years ago with a sexy, 'low-rise' jean, Dorinha now has her own collection featuring skirts and tops, lingerie, swimwear and accessories.

Saturday night, Vancouver's Cyanne was the featured label, specializing in cocktail evening dresses, tops and blouses.

The Poonghi label also previewed their Spring 2007 Collection, with satin and lace tops designed to move "from day to evening without requiring a change of clothes."

Among this year's VFW celebrations, there was an after-party, sponsored by designer Hugo Boss, featuring the band "The Sessions".

"I had a choice to make this year," said one grinning Vancouver media type attending the model catwalk shows.

"Should I haul out to Richmond to see Brent Butt at the Gemini awards, or brush shoulders with beautiful women at the Hugo Boss Party?"

"We're glad you could make it," chimed in a group of local models, working the evening catwalks showcasing clothes from designers Chantal Nicole, Chwynyn Vaughan, Sylvia Baron, Aki Takahashi, Miranda Richards, Queena Yan, Ezchelle Hill and Amanda Eland.

VFW sponsors this year included Lectra Canada, Westender, The Beat 94.5, Laura Mercier, Zoom Media and Yellow Tail.

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