Do You Want To Become A Kungfu Actor, Or Are You Looking For Kungfu Actors?

[KungfuCasting]

Are you interested in becoming a Kungfu actor or are you a director or producer looking for Kungfu actors?

then you can look at Kungfu Casting

www.KungfuCasting.com

and create your own profile

You will also have the ability to upload photo's and video's to show the world what you can do!
And producers/directors might find you and contact you!

Share this with people that are interested in becoming a Kungfu actor or share it with directors that need Kungfu actors!

[IronFist]

Are you hiring ninjas or just kung fu guys?

[Yao Sing]

Ok, I'm signed up.

Ready for my close up Mr. DeVille.:D

[KungfuCasting]

Are you hiring ninjas or just kung fu guys?


All kind of martialartist are allowed to join, it will be a community full of fighters that can show their talent to the world.

So they can be found by producers/directors.

It will be great!

[Drake]

So... this thing is just starting to kick off, then? Sort of like LinkedIn for MA guys/gals?

[KungfuCasting]

So... this thing is just starting to kick off, then? Sort of like LinkedIn for MA guys/gals?

yes it is some sort of LinkedIn specially for martial artists that are interested in acting in movies.

[Drake]

Well, best of luck to you! Who knows... this could help streamline casting for movies, letting filmmakers find a specific person instead of going through the general thespian public.

[Yao Sing]

There are a few of these out there tailored to specific groups. It's how like minded peeps get together to share info and make friends.

[Yao Sing]

Where do I post my background/experience?

[Lucas]

There are a few of these out there tailored to specific groups. It's how like minded peeps get together to share info and make friends.

what are these 'friends' things you speak of?

[KungfuCasting]

Where do I post my background/experience?


this is how you can add more information about yourself.

1. you must first login and click on your name so you will go to your profile page
2. then you can fill in information about acting experience
3. you can also click on customize this page in order to add more information about yourself.

Picture 1 : http://s15.postimage.org/kjfipe2mx/image.png
Picture 2 : http://s15.postimage.org/tsmad90wq/image.jpg

I hope to have informed you well.

[GeneChing]

Even Google can't beat facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kung-Fu-Tai-Chi-Magazine/135964689362).

Remember iMartial (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46087)? :rolleyes:

[KungfuCasting]

Even Google can't beat facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kung-Fu-Tai-Chi-Magazine/135964689362).

Remember iMartial (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46087)? :rolleyes:


Hello, you have a good point over there but

the goal in this case is not beating facebook or any other social network but the goal of this network is to create opportunities for Martialartist to present themself for Movie castings.

This system has been made because there are Movie Casting websites, but there is no Casting site that focuses on Martial artist.

So the concept in this case is a very good one.

There are also different kind of accounts that people can register.

people can register as Actor
people can register as Producer/Director
people can register as Figurant
people can register as Bit Player

(So this is not really an social network with the same goal as facebook, but the main goal is creating opportunities for actors to meet producers etc..)

[GeneChing]

I actually support what you're trying to do. However, remember martialartscasting.com (http://martialartscasting.com) and www.martialartstalent.com? Both of those got some early buzz and both are down now. How will your model differ from those previous ones?

BTW, iMartial (http://www.imartial.com/) is actually still going. It was built mostly as a tournament registration site and still functions in that capacity within the sport karate circles. It just never had that much crossover to the CMA here, despite our efforts.

[KungfuCasting]

I actually support what you're trying to do. However, remember martialartscasting.com (http://martialartscasting.com) and www.martialartstalent.com? Both of those got some early buzz and both are down now. How will your model differ from those previous ones?

BTW, iMartial (http://www.imartial.com/) is actually still going. It was built mostly as a tournament registration site and still functions in that capacity within the sport karate circles. It just never had that much crossover to the CMA here, despite our efforts.

hi,

I have not seen those websites before, but I think that the possible problems that they might possibly have been :

1. not enough motivation
2. not enough money to pay the server costs
3. they might not have had enough webhosting server knowledge
4. or they somehow lost all data and did not wat to continue

I am sure, that the above things won't happen with me.

1. I have allot motivation, because I also want to be a actor
2. I have a job, so I can pay the server costs.
3. I have good knowledge about hosting etc.. and I do know that there will be a time that I have to upgrade to a Virtual Private Server in order to keep the website fast.
4. I make backups :)


I will also personally contact some producers and directors soon so they also know that this system exists.

were those websites using the same kind of system as KungfuCasting?

[Lebaufist]

Uh, don't mean to be a nudge-nik but who exactly besides the member are seeing this site. Both martial casting sites had actual job postings.

[Yao Sing]

I will also personally contact some producers and directors soon so they also know that this system exists.

That's a key point right there. A lot of casting agents are going to online talent pools but there are services like 24/7 Casting (http://www.247cast.com/) run by Heinz Productions that offers direct bookings. It's a yearly subscription but casting agents and directors use it to find talent so it's worth the small fee.

Try to pull in casting agents and directors and set up a "casting now" section, at least for student film and spec work for starters.

[Yao Sing]

what are these 'friends' things you speak of?

Here's one (http://www.rtr.org/) for peeps tired of big government/nanny state no longer following the Constitution.

[Yao Sing]

this is how you can add more information about yourself.

1. you must first login and click on your name so you will go to your profile page
2. then you can fill in information about acting experience
3. you can also click on customize this page in order to add more information about yourself.

Picture 1 : http://s15.postimage.org/kjfipe2mx/image.png
Picture 2 : http://s15.postimage.org/tsmad90wq/image.jpg

I hope to have informed you well.

I don't see the page you have pictured. I went into Profile Edit but I guess that's a different page. Can't seem to find the one you show.

[Yao Sing]

Ok, found it. I signed off and back on again and clicked on my name. Not readily apparent or user friendly. I expected to find it under Profile Edit.

[SPJ]

off topic

at the age of wire fu and computer generated image

1. remember matrix

non kung fu er may do kung fu on the big screen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j82GKTgVDkw

2. or kungfu hustle

steven chow has no kung fu like jackie chan or jet li right?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSo-Rg2vEm8&feature=related

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etc etc.

my point is that your star charisma is more important

3. or kung fu dunks

zhou jie lun did learn some nan cha ku and fans stuff for his music video for fearless

zhou has no kung fu but lots of star power from his singing career.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V0opKObsPY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mSd7LaeAfA

etc etc

[KungfuCasting]

off topic

at the age of wire fu and computer generated image

1. remember matrix

non kung fu er may do kung fu on the big screen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j82GKTgVDkw

2. or kungfu hustle

steven chow has no kung fu like jackie chan or jet li right?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSo-Rg2vEm8&feature=related

--

etc etc.

my point is that your star charisma is more important

3. or kung fu dunks

zhou jie lun did learn some nan cha ku and fans stuff for his music video for fearless

zhou has no kung fu but lots of star power from his singing career.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V0opKObsPY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mSd7LaeAfA

etc etc

hello,

you are right about that, but if it stays like that only famous people will be able to get in movies.

Because no one will be able to see the talent of the "not famous" people.

this system is made so people that are not yet stars or famous in any other way can show their talents to the world.

it would be sad wouldn't it , if only famous people could get kung fu roles in movies?

[Jimbo]

One issue is that, just as most martial arts people don't like non-MAist actors doing MA fight scenes, so many actors (and not just famous 'name' actors) can feel put off by seeing MAists with no acting training/experience cast in roles requiring a good bit of acting. By 'kung fu actor,' I assume that means not only performing MA onscreen, but also scenes requiring acting ability. As opposed to a stunt extra who appears briefly in a fight scene.

Contrary to popular belief among some MAists who want to get into film, good acting is much harder to do than it looks. Some people take to it more easily than others, just like MA, but it still requires training and time.

[Yao Sing]

Not only that but film fighting is totally different than real fighting. Pretty much you have to do the opposite of what you actually train unless you train as a performer.

[Lebaufist]

Not only that but film fighting is totally different than real fighting. Pretty much you have to do the opposite of what you actually train unless you train as a performer.So true...

[Drake]

I say go for it.

Best case scenario, the website succeeds. Worst case scenario, at least the guy tried. I hate discouraging people with ideas and ambitions.

Even if it doesn't work, this guy will walk away wiser and probably with new ideas.

Geez, Gene... stop being such a Debbie Downer...

[GeneChing]

I'm just probing KungfuCasting's research on this project. Like I said, I actually support it. I support anything that promotes martial arts and martial artists. But having seen projects like this come and go already, I approach any such project with guarded skepticism. Actually, I approach all martial arts with guarded skepticism.

In regards to fighting vs. acting, if great fighters made great actors, we'd see MMA dominate the movies now. That's not even close. Yao Sing's comment above is spot on. For more, see Punching to Miss By Philip Ng (2005 July/August (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/magazine/article.php?article=598)). Philip is a traditional CLF and WC practitioner who has made several films in China.

[Drake]

Debbie Ching :D

[GeneChing]

:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

[Drake]

:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:


OK OK... I'm sorry...

I'm like a little kid in that regard. Tell me not to do something, and it's like I'm friggin' hypnotized by defiance, man...


SORRY!!

[GeneChing]

I'm like a little kid in that regard.
After all these years you've been on the forum, I know. Believe me, I know. ;)

[Drake]

Hey! I felt so bad about that I just went and bought something off of www.martialartsmart.com. Which, by the way, is hands down the most efficient, customer-oriented martial arts supply website EVER!


CLF Buddha Palm.. from some dude I never heard of. At any rate, I won't even get to watch it for at LEAST a month, because I shipped it stateside, and you all know where I am now.

Guilt is a powerful tool.

[GeneChing]

You can call me Debbie now. But only if you whisper it softly. :eek:

Dang, I should guilt trip more of you.

[KungfuCasting]

One issue is that, just as most martial arts people don't like non-MAist actors doing MA fight scenes, so many actors (and not just famous 'name' actors) can feel put off by seeing MAists with no acting training/experience cast in roles requiring a good bit of acting. By 'kung fu actor,' I assume that means not only performing MA onscreen, but also scenes requiring acting ability. As opposed to a stunt extra who appears briefly in a fight scene.

Contrary to popular belief among some MAists who want to get into film, good acting is much harder to do than it looks. Some people take to it more easily than others, just like MA, but it still requires training and time.

hello ,

yes you are 100% right about that.
that is the reason why there is a special place under the profile picture where members of the system may add their Acting experience etc..

and the fighters can always follow acting courses if they are really interested in acting.


Not only that but film fighting is totally different than real fighting. Pretty much you have to do the opposite of what you actually train unless you train as a performer.

yes film fighting is very different, a well know way in movies is fighting to each others hands instead of directly hit someone well.


I'm just probing KungfuCasting's research on this project. Like I said, I actually support it. I support anything that promotes martial arts and martial artists. But having seen projects like this come and go already, I approach any such project with guarded skepticism. Actually, I approach all martial arts with guarded skepticism.

In regards to fighting vs. acting, if great fighters made great actors, we'd see MMA dominate the movies now. That's not even close. Yao Sing's comment above is spot on. For more, see Punching to Miss By Philip Ng (2005 July/August (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/magazine/article.php?article=598)). Philip is a traditional CLF and WC practitioner who has made several films in China.

yes that is true, but they can follow acting courses.

[Lokhopkuen]

Where are you based?


Are you interested in becoming a Kungfu actor or are you a director or producer looking for Kungfu actors?

then you can look at Kungfu Casting

www.KungfuCasting.com

and create your own profile

You will also have the ability to upload photo's and video's to show the world what you can do!
And producers/directors might find you and contact you!

Share this with people that are interested in becoming a Kungfu actor or share it with directors that need Kungfu actors!

[bawang]

you should stick to cartoon conventions.

[SPJ]

you need all the right ingredients to make a good kungfu flick.

There are a lot of flops.

1. the warring state or Zhan Guo, they rewrote history. big flop or failure.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PK-YfGnGeY4

2. Guang Yun Chang by Donnie Yen. It should be about how to fight a war and not about personal duking it out with flashing moves.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=fvwp&v=UWu6KGG5ccg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwADgVJ4bSw&feature=related

another big failure.

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In short, it is not that easy.

[Drake]

you need all the right ingredients to make a good kungfu flick.

There are a lot of flops.

1. the warring state or Zhan Guo, they rewrote history. big flop or failure.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PK-YfGnGeY4

2. Guang Yun Chang by Donnie Yen. It should be about how to fight a war and not about personal duking it out with flashing moves.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=fvwp&v=UWu6KGG5ccg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwADgVJ4bSw&feature=related

another big failure.

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In short, it is not that easy.

You are my favorite non-volatile person on this board.