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Let’s Get Started!
Your camp journey begins with helping us cast your movie. Follow the steps below to audition for your role.
Audition like a pro:
- Set up a free Casting Networks profile ASAP (guide below)
- Record and upload your self-tape via Casting Networks Software
- Submit auditions by May 16, 2025 @ 5 PM
- Receive cast list & scripts by May 30, 2025
Pre-Camp Meetings
Casting Networks / Audition Guide
AUDITION PROCESS: We are using the professional casting software Casting Networks for these auditions (info on creating account below.) This software is standard for most casting directors. Our company Phoenix Casting uses it for all of our professional local and national castings year round.
CREATING A PERSONAL CASTING NETWORKS PROFILE: In order to make this happen we need each camper to create a free actor profile at this website – www.castingnetworks.com Every actor should create a personal profile (If you are currently represented and have a profile with your agency please create a personal non-agent affiliated profile)
Once you have created the profile, please email us to confirm this step so we are certain you will get your audition request with self tape instructions and sides.
The audition request will come from Casting Networks to the email you used to set up your account. Step by step instructions will be attached to your request. Have a parent or sibling handy to help you access the information and video/upload your audition. This will be great practice and a vital skill for actors and parents for when you are given opportunities in the commercial and film market in AZ and beyond!
Daily Videos
Valleywood Movie Camp is action packed. On most days, when time allows, we create a fun highlight reel of “behind the scenes” fun. Once camp starts come back here and click on the following link – VALLEYWOOD PLAYLIST – to see the latest videos posted. And while your there, go ahead and subscribe the to page 🙂
What To Bring & How We Roll
Daily Logistics
- Arrive by 7:50 AM (doors open at 7:50); pick-up at 2 PM
- Labeled script notebook each day
- Check in phones (studio phone for emergencies)
- Be a pro. This means be respectful to all staff, actors, faculty, facility, props & equipment.
- Plan to pick up at dismissal time (2PM each day). If an issue arises please communicate via studio text message at 480-313-9901.
Memorization = More Fun
Costumes
- Bring costumes (separate from street clothes)
- Wear on Day 1—essential for filming
- Label & store at studio (quick-change: tank/shorts under)
- See your Character Descriptions for inspiration
- Need help? Just ask!
Props
- Props bring your movie world alive!
- Donate or loan by May 30 (label everything)
- We’ll return items safely—avoid irreplaceables
Get Involved: Volunteer
Parents, share your skills or lend a hand:
- Set & equipment prep (June 1)
- Makeup, snacks & drinks
- Lunch prep/cleanup
- Changing area supervision
- Bring special talents—great for campers!
Lunch
- Bring a packed lunch each day (no off-site breaks)
- Microwave available; fridge space is limited
- Let us know about allergies in advance
- All actors are required to bring a packed lunch to camp daily.
- *Donations of snacks and/or drinks for the actors to keep them energized and feeling great during camp we would appreciate the gesture. Not too messy 🙂
Daily Camp Rhythm
MONDAY – THURSDAY
Mornings on-set filming; afternoons diving into workshops—improv games, lighting, sound, camera, and more!
RED CARPET FRIDAY
Friday Premiere – Bring day clothes + formal wear for red carpet
- 7:50 AM arrival; morning rehearsal & speech writing
- 11:45 AM guests arrive; red carpet photos at 12:00 PM
- 12:30 PM film premiere & 1:00 PM speech ceremony
- 2:00 PM—Cue confetti: You made a movie!
Take all your gear home—leftovers will be donated.
Optional post-camp Harkins screening Nov ’26 (date TBA) — invite friends for $15/ticket.
HARKINS PREMEIRE & MORE!
POST CAMP DETAILS
Version 2 will be screened at a local Harkins Movie Theatre (November 8th or 15th) and you can invite anyone to fill the seats to watch you on the “big screen” for $15/ticket. We will screen BOTH Valleywood movies at this event.
Since our black box theater can only accommodate 2 guests per camper for this event (not including siblings who sit on laps) we consider this screening to be Version 1 (a “really good rough draft”) while we wait for Version 2 – a professionally edited and polished version transformed over the summer and fall months.
Additionally our staff will work to add your movie to IMDB, after the Harkins showing, so you get official credit for your work online.
