Call for Screenplay Submissions; Deadline July 31st
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 13, 2013 CONTACT: TALENT[AT]CASTIRONSTUDIOS.COM CAST IRON STUDIOS SEEKS OREGON STORIES Casting and Development Company Announces Call for Screenplay Submissions PORTLAND,...
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