Film & Music Casting

TOUR 2026 PROGRAMMING

SPRING	SUMMER	FALL/ WINTER
APR 4 | 2:00 PM Project: 404 Day Genre: Supporting 2 Live Klan Band Location: Piedmont Park Pavillion near the tennis courts, Atlanta, GA	JUN 14 | 2:00 PM Project: Atlanta Streets Alive – MLK Genre: Open – Family Friendly clean music Location: TBD	SEP 27 | 6:00 PM Project: Atlanta Streets Alive – Peachtree  Genre: Open – Family Friendly clean music Location: Georgian Terrace Hotel  659 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA (6th Street & Ponce de Leon Ave)
APR 11 | 4:00 PM Project: Chipotle Fundraiser for Calvin D Butts Inc. Genre: Supporting Calvin Butts Location: Chipotle 3330 Camp Creek Pkwy, East Point, GA	JUN 19-21 | 12:00 PM Project: Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival Genre: Open – Family Friendly clean music Location: Piedmont Park – Meadow Across from 929 Charles Allen Dr (10th St and Charles Allen Drive)	OCT | 2:00 PM Project: Purple House Cafe Genre: Open – Family Friendly clean music Location: Morris Brown College 643 MLK Dr N, Atlanta GA
APR 14 | 12:00 PM Project: National Ice Cream Cone Day Genre: Supporting WQEB 97.3  Location: Ben and Jerry’s  312 N. Highland Ave, Atlanta GA	JUL 12 | 6:00 PM Project: WQEB 97.3 Live – MIA Genre: Open Location: Studio 19 1240 Opa-Locka Blvd, Miami FL	OCT 17 | 2:00 PM Project: GospelFest Genre: Gospel Location: Centaur Event Ctr Jackson, GA
APR 19 | 2:00 PM Project: Atlanta Streets Alive – Peachtree  Genre: Open – Family Friendly clean music Location: Georgian Terrace Hotel  659 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA (6th Street & Ponce de Leon Ave)	JUL 18 | 6:00 PM Project: Summer Vibes – Fashion Show Genre: N/A Location: SAE Downtown Atlanta	OCT 18 | 2:00 PM Project: Atlanta Streets Alive – Westend Genre: Open – Family Friendly clean music Location: Royal Crown Barbershop 889 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd, Atlanta, GA (Red brick building strip next to the CVS)
APR 25 | 10:00 AM Project: Southern Soul Dukes & Boots – Bonfire & Concert Genre: Southern Soul / R&B Location: Railroad Earth ATL 1467 Oxford Rd NE, Atlanta GA	JUL 20-25 | 6:00 PM Project: Working Girl (run) Genre: N/A Location: varies Atlanta, GA	NOV 8 | 2:00 PM Project: Atlanta Streets Alive – Howell Mill  Genre: Open – Family Friendly clean music Location: Howell Mill Road (Westside Stride partnership)
JUN 11 | 6:00 PM Project: Juneteenth Atlanta Gala  Genre: N/A Location: Atlanta City Hall 55 Trinity Avenue, Atlanta, GA	JUL 26 | 2:00 PM Project: ATL Record Pool Genre: Open Location: Club Atmosphere 286 Hwy 138, Riverdale, GA	DEC 13 | 6:00 PM Project: WQEB & Shyran Showcase – Ugly Xmas Sweater Party Genre: Open Location: TBA
MAY 31 | 2:00 PM Project: Atlanta Streets Alive – Westend Genre: Open – Family Friendly clean music Location: Royal Crown Barbershop 889 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd, Atlanta, GA (Red brick building strip next to the CVS)	AUG 1 | 12:00 PM Project: ATL Bootz & Bandanaz Party Genre: Southern Soul / Open Location: 1230 Hightower Rd SW, Atlanta GA
MAY 31 | 7:00 PM Project: Mike Bend presents JUNETEENTH Radio-A-Thon Showcase Genre: Exclusive Location: City Cigar Club	SEP 6 | 6:00 PM Project: 2026 Shyran Showcase Concert and Awards Genre: Open Location: Londzell Performing Arts Theatre 3993 Lavista Rd, Tucker GA

NOW CASTING in several cities for Feature Length Film, Music & Comedy Invitational TOUR  Limited slots for ARTISTS  Limited slots for ACTORS  Download & Subscribe to the APP  Get info to submit music and headshots WQEB973.TV  470.399.7973

**OPEN AUDITIONS – WEEKDAYS 4-5P **Bring Headshot/Music on USB

@ RADIO CAFE  >|>|>

3060 PHARR CT N NW, Atlanta GA 

How to Submit Music to the RADIO CAFE:

Benefits of the Casting:

Working with WQEB 97.3 drives traffic and increases brand awareness with training, projects, events, the website plus app, in addition to target consumer content creation with our 77,000 followers and counting. Starting right now with JUN 27: VIP SECTION + BUFFET @ SILK, which is our first check together. We are testing your STAR POWER and connection to our brand. If you’re not willing to promote yourself or our brand.. regardless if you can attend the event… then why should we hire you? This is SHOW BUSINESS… the talent gotta make sense and the business. 

1) Kids can attend the event… no babysitter, no excuse!

2) You can volunteer to usher or serve food… no money, no excuse!

3) You can help promote by reposting our flyer… no availability, no excuse!

Join the Casting:

CASTING

noun

1. the assigning of parts in a play, film, or other production to an actor or actors:

STEP 1: Please call or text us at 470-399-7973 to declare your category (producer, writer, or talent) and schedule your 10 minutes within:

CASTING F: JUN 24 @ 10A-2PM or 4-8PM

CASTING G: JUN 25 @ 10A-2PM or 4-8PM

CASTING H: JUN 26 @ 10A-2PM or 4-8PM

CASTING I: JUN 29 @ 10A-2PM or 4-8PM

STEP 2: Scroll down for additional instructions for Producers, Writers, or Talent. You will be given 1 task for each department: Radio, Music, and Film to present in 60 seconds each. The first 3 minutes demonstrate your ability to fit our projects. Your last 2 minutes are reserved for pitching your ideas or another category. 

STEP 3: Arrive 15 minutes before your appointment to allow time for parking. Parking is available on the street and in the side entrance parking lot with a parking pass. You will call 404-801-1943 to be escorted to the studio. Address located below in the email signature. 

Producer Casting:

A film producer is a key individual who oversees and manages the entire process of making a film, from development to distribution, ensuring the project is completed on time, within budget, and aligned with its creative vision.

Role and Responsibilities

A film producer is responsible for guiding a film from concept to completion, coordinating all aspects of production. This includes:

• Development: Selecting scripts or source material, securing rights, and collaborating with writers and directors to shape the project’s vision.
• Financing: Arranging funding through studios, investors, or personal resources, and managing the production budget.
• Pre-production: Hiring key personnel such as directors, actors, and department heads, and planning schedules and logistics.
• Production: Overseeing the filming process, ensuring the project stays on schedule and within budget, and addressing any logistical or creative challenges.
• Post-production: Supervising editing, sound design, visual effects, and music composition to finalize the film.
• Marketing and Distribution: Coordinating promotional strategies and distribution plans to reach audiences effectively.

TASKS

RADIO: Identify 1 local non-profit or organization that could sponsor 25 backpacks and supplies for https://bootznband.eventbrite.com .

Radio Cafe Live: A four- hour block of 60m TIKTOK livestreams between Queen in-studio and 1 co-host on-site. Casting: 5 Film Producers, 20 Radio Co-Hosts (producer or writer), 5 Radio Correspondents (writer).

This is QEB: A two-hour news magazine on-air & INSTAGRAM livestream featuring top stories, DJ mix, 4-6 interviews , and 60m podcast anchored by Queen and 3 co-hosts. Casting: 5 Film Producers, 15 Radio Co-Hosts (producer or writer), 5 Correspondents (writer).

MUSIC:  Find a courtroom and 2 other locations that could be used for the “Working Girl” music video. 

WORKING GIRL Single: A female anthem accompanied by a music video, social media challenge, and a crew of “working girls”.  Casting: 7 Film Producers, 10 Working Girls (talent), 100 Extras.

FILM: Organize 3 people ages 18-25 to participate in a socio-political roundtable.

Soulaan Rising: A documentary reflecting on the foundational Black American journey from desegregation to delineation. Casting: 6 Film Producers, 6 Writers, 100 Extras.

Writer Casting:

WRITER

noun

1. a person who has written a particular text:“the writer of the letter”
   • a person who writes books, stories, or articles as a job or regular occupation:“the distinguished travel writer Freya Stark”
   • a person who writes in a specified way:“Dickens was a prolific writer”
   • a composer of musical works:“a writer of military music”

A film writer is a person who creates the narrative, characters, dialogue, and storyline for a movie, typically by writing or developing a screenplay. Also known as a screenwriter, scriptwriter, scribe, or scenarist, they are responsible for crafting the overall structure of the cinematic story, often working closely with directors, producers, and other creative team members.

Role and Responsibilities

• Developing story concepts and original ideas for films.
• Writing and revising scripts to bring the story to life on screen. 
• Creating characters with depth and consistency, and writing dialogue that fits the tone and style.
• Collaborating with directors and other professionals to refine the script.
• Maintaining narrative pacing and ensuring visual storytelling elements align with the film’s vision.

TASKS

RADIO: Write a segment for 1 of the show days or concepts here  On-the-Job Training – WQEB 97.3.

Radio Cafe Live: A four- hour block of 60m TIKTOK livestreams between Queen in-studio and 1 co-host on-site. Casting: 5 Film Producers, 20 Radio Co-Hosts (producer or writer), 5 Radio Correspondents (writer).

This is QEB: A two-hour news magazine on-air & INSTAGRAM livestream featuring top stories, DJ mix, 4-6 interviews , and 60m podcast anchored by Queen and 3 co-hosts. Casting: 5 Film Producers, 15 Radio Co-Hosts (producer or writer), 5 Correspondents (writer).

MUSIC:  The scene is set in a small cafe. The main character just got fired for making a small mistake. She is grandstanding to the remaining waitress crew. Try to finish the lyrics for this song with 1 verse:

STAR (ragtime reggae)

One day Ill be a star 

(and you’re gonna regret it)

One day Ill go so far

(and you’re gonna regret it)

But today im so funny 

Yeah mon’

So crazy, just so silly 

Jam on’

I must be outta my mind

Yeah mon’

Audacious reclaim of time

Jam on’

One day Ill be a star 

and you’re gonna regret it

Happily Everlena: A vertical musical dramedy based on the true story of Queen Brown de Thiam. It follows 2 bestfriends, one chronicles her life from college in 1997 until moving to Atlanta in 2008 and other from Atlanta in 2008 until 2022. Casting: 4 Film Producers, 1 Identical Female Twins (talent), 1 Identical Male Twins (talent), Orishas (talent), 100 Extras. 

FILM: Organize a summary of 10 episodes for the character Rocky, who is conflicted about his hidden intelligence. He trying to decide if he will become an accountant for his hustling childhood friend or teaching the local youth financial literacy.  The first episode ends with an offer from the drug dealer at barbershop. Last episode he discovers Shaniqua’s boyfriend is his friend’s supplier, not just a legit businessman.  He decides teaching the youth is a much safer route. ACT 1 is 3 eps, ACT 2 is 4 eps, and ACT 3 is 1 eps. 

Hello Westend: A vertical series featuring an assemble cast set in a barbershop.A new generation of beauty architects navigate their complex lives with simple wisdom. Based in a historic Atlanta neighborhood, they learn how self-awareness can overcome any shenanigans. Casting: 3 Film Producers, 10 Writers (talent), 10 Actors, 100 Extras.

Talent Casting:

tal·ent

1. natural aptitude or skill:
2. “he possesses more talent than any other player”
3. “she displayed a talent for garden design”

In the film industry, “talent” refers to the actors, performers, and other creative individuals hired to appear in or contribute to a film, TV show, commercial, or stage production. This can include:

• Actors and actresses portraying characters on screen.
• Voice actors providing dialogue or narration.
• Dancers, musicians, and other performers who appear in or contribute to the production.
• Also miscellaneous skills, like a horseback riding, martial arts, etc

The term is a catch‑all phrase for anyone whose performance or contribution is visible or audible to the audience. It is often used in industry contexts such as casting, where a casting director seeks the “right talent” for a role.

TASKS

RADIO: Record a video drop for https://bootznband.eventbrite.com .

Radio Cafe Live: A four- hour block of 60m TIKTOK livestreams between Queen in-studio and 1 co-host on-site. Casting: 5 Film Producers, 20 Radio Co-Hosts (producer or writer), 5 Radio Correspondents (writer).

This is QEB: A two-hour news magazine on-air & INSTAGRAM livestream featuring top stories, DJ mix, 4-6 interviews , and 60m podcast anchored by Queen and 3 co-hosts. Casting: 5 Film Producers, 15 Radio Co-Hosts (producer or writer), 5 Correspondents (writer). 

MUSIC:  Take a picture dressed as one of these characters for the “Working Girl” music video: blonde female judge, bailiff, court reporter, douchebag plaintiff, extra male plaintiff, extra female plaintiff, homeboy, homegirl, sexy nurse, sexy nun, sexy teacher, sexy mom, sexy boss lady, sexy construction worker, sexy lawyer, sexy referee, sexy maid, or sexy waitress.

WORKING GIRL Single: A female anthem accompanied by a music video, social media challenge, and a crew of “working girls”.  Casting: 7 Film Producers, 10 Working Girls (talent), 100 Extras.

FILM: Please prepare a 60 second monologue, musical selection, or dance video. 

Happily Everlena: A vertical musical dramedy based on the true story of Queen Brown de Thiam. It follows 2 bestfriends, one chronicles her life from college in 1997 until moving to Atlanta in 2008 and other from Atlanta in 2008 until 2022. Casting: 4 Film Producers, 1 Identical Female Twins (talent), 1 Identical Male Twins (talent), Orishas (talent), 100 Extras. 

Need Promo… SIGN WITH US:  $97/ month!!!

Radio Broadcasting, PR & Marketing, Single Distribution (Value $5000)

– Talent Development / Media Training 

– Weekly or Monthly Live Broadcast

– Weekly or Monthly Special Correspondence

– Community Relations & Outreach

– Advertising & Strategic Alliances 

* Major Label Distribution $3500 starting 
FEATURED TALENT: QUEEN BROWN DE THIAM