STARTS: 10/1/2009 12:00 AM
ENDS: 11/26/2009 11:59 PM
GENDER: Female Only
AGE REQUIREMENTS: 18 and up

Exempt Casting - does not count toward your total castings.

Twolia and GotCast are searching for female actors, producers and directors that want to get their videos and show ideas in front of a premier Hollywood Production Company and Industry Executives. This is an unprecedented opportunity to get your concepts and shorts in front of people that can help package your media and get your idea optioned. Pitch us now!

WHAT TO SUBMIT
What do audiences want to watch these days? Show us! Create a video that represents your vision for a new television show. The genre is up to you: reality, comedy, drama, gameshow, talk show, variety show, its your vision! Each video must be at least 90 seconds in length and must describe, in some way, the idea for the show. Remember that most seasons consist of 13-22 shows. Make sure that your show has room to grow. The video can be in any format that you'd like: read a monologue into the camera, act out a scene with your friends, show part of a pilot, write the theme song and perform it. Show us your ideas and win the opportunity to have your dream show become a reality!

Click here for video tips.

HOW TO ENTER
 1. Upload your YouTube Video to GotCast.com
 2. Submit to this project and assign your video
 3. Signup for a free Twolia account
 4. Submit your video to the Twolia Talent Contest by clicking on the "Submit" tab in the Navigation Bar
 5. Add your Twolia username to your GotCast "about me" section
 6. Rock the Vote! and get your video seen

  * You must complete all steps above to be eligible
  * Need help? email support@gotcast.com

PRIZES
 1. Top10 (as selected by votes) - Each of the Top10 most-voted on videos will receive feedback from our judges and each member will receive a free one-month pro membership to GotCast. 
 2. Runner Up (as selected by judges) - The runner up will receive $500 from Twolia and a free six-month pro membership to GotCast. 
 3. Grand Prize (as selected by judges) - The Grand Prize winner will receive $1000 from Twolia, a free year-long pro membership to GotCast, and have her video cultivated by the Judges into a finished treatment to submit to HD Republic for possible optioning. Further, the video will be featured throughout the Twolia and GotCast networks.

Do not miss out on your chance to win! Make sure that you comply with all of the above requirements in order to be eligible. Click here for full details and rules about the Twolia Talent Contest.

Notes and Special Instructions

By entering into this GotCast.com Casting, I acknowledge the following: I understand that HD Republic, Twolia and/or GotCast.com and their respective affiliates are exposed to many stories, ideas, concepts and other TV and literary materials, through this service and via other means. I also understand that many stories, ideas, and concepts are similar or identical, and that different stories, ideas, and concepts frequently relate to one or more common underlying themes and may closely resemble other works. I understand and agree that I will not be entitled to any compensation or other consideration because of the use of such similar or identical material, stories, ideas, and/or concepts that may have come to HD Republic, Twolia and/or GotCast.com and their respective affiliates. I hereby release HD Republic, Twolia and/or GotCast.com and their respective affiliates from any and all claims, liabilities and demands that may be made by me asserting that HD Republic, Twolia and/or GotCast.com and their respective affiliates have used or appropriated The Submission, or any portion thereof.

Judges

Alec Shankman
Alec Shankman, formerly the long-standing head of Alternative Programming at Abrams Artists Agency, is the new CEO of GotCast and has 6+ years of industry experience.

Taryn Southern
As one of the pioneers of new media content, Taryn has written, produced, and starred in dozens of online videos and series totaling more than 50 million hits. She sold her first TV series to DirecTV in2006 and is currently writing/producing a half-hour comedy pilot for MTV.
(www.taryn-southern.com)

Haley Mancini
Actress and comedian Haley Mancini is best known for her role as Michelle Biscotti in the film "Our Feature Presentaion" and reoccurring appearance as Lauren in TV's "Prom Queen." Most recently she has appeared in "Mad Men" and HBO's "Weeds."

Katy Stoll
Katy is an actress from Los Angeles that is best known for her recurring appearances on television series "Prom Queen" as Sadie and "10 Dates from Hell" as Melissa. She's recently appeared in the feature films "Private High Musical" and "Two Million Stupid Women"

Partner Companies

HD Republic Specializing in the production of high definition television, HD Republic's crisp programming vision is expressed in a life-like medium. But HD Republic represents more than technical prowess -- its professionals deliver innovative thinking and creative content to productions. Specializing in producing Reality, Docu-Reality, and Documentary production, HD Republic Productions understands that story and character drive programming and strive to produce exciting, enticing and dramatic programming that is also visually stunning.

Twolia is a fun, new site for actresses, independent musicians, filmmakers, entrepreneurs and creative women seeking a stage for their many talents. Twolia champions women by presenting their talent, art and merchandise to an eager audience seeking a new online experience. The site’s features include the sale of music by independent female musicians, an online shopping mall, talent contests, television and film awards, a Screening Room with films produced or directed by women, blogs on a variety of topics, and a series of WebTV shows hosted by actresses everywhere.