Urban Exposure Independent Film Project

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Urban Exposure Independent Film Project Urban Exposure Independent Film Project, offers film programs highlighting the fundamentals of filmmaking, writing, directing, acting for film & editing.

Urban Exposure Summer Film Program is a ten-week summer program for young people highlighting filmmaking fundamentals, including writing, directing, and editing. Under the supervision of experienced filmmakers, high school and college-aged students work with one another to realize their creative visions and produce their own films from start to finish. By the end of the program, each participant writes, films, edits, and presents their films to the community at a premiere event held at the Figge Art Museum. Studies show that participation in programs like Urban Exposure benefits youth’s social, behavioral, and cognitive development. Yet, these programs are often the first to go when schools are financially strained. Because of that, there is a great need for underserved young people in our community to have a positive and proactive outlet for self-expression. Azubuike and its Urban Exposure film program provide youth the opportunity to do just that in a healthy and culturally rich environment. Urban Exposure also offers a two week Acting For Film Workshop and a one-day Production Crew Bootcamp,

About the Acting for Film Workshop

The two weeks (twice a week) acting workshop allows students to participate in a short training that requires full involvement in learning the craft of film acting. Production Crew Bootcamp

The 1-day production crew training is a boot camp-style workshop. The filmmakers take students through the entire process in just one day. Students will learn how to handle the equipment properly, work on a film set, production terminology, essential film crew titles, set protocol, and more. Open Auditions

Urban Exposure filmmakers look for local actors to act in their short films. We have a three-day open casting call for actors of all types and ages. Actors are asked to bring a current photo, bio, and a prepared scene. Actors may audition any of the three days, they receive audition updates by sending their contact information to [email protected]

The Doris & Victor Day Foundation, Iowa Art Council, Quad City Arts Dollars funded our 2020 program. Also, donations from our Facebook Friends and support from the Figge Arts Museum help make the program a success.

🎬 Now Casting! Urban Exposure Auditions – Round TwoWe’re holding another round of auditions for two original short films...
10/15/2026

🎬 Now Casting! Urban Exposure Auditions – Round Two

We’re holding another round of auditions for two original short films, Between the Lines and Paper Kingdom!

Azubuike’s Urban Exposure is a filmmaking program that gives young creatives in the Quad Cities hands-on experience in film production, storytelling, and filmmaking. After spending the summer developing their skills and creating original stories, our student filmmakers are preparing to bring their independent short films to life!

We’re looking for adult and young performers to fill speaking roles in both productions. Please review our casting flyer for available roles and character descriptions.

In-person auditions
📅 Saturday, October 24 | 1–4 PM
đź“Ť STEAM on Wheels
2106 4th Avenue, Rock Island, IL

Can’t make it in person? We’re also accepting self-tape auditions through October 24!

To audition, email your name, headshot, and the role(s) you’re interested in to [email protected]. Self-tape submissions should also be sent to this address.

For in-person auditions, please prepare a monologue to perform. Script excerpts will also be provided. Performers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Come share your talent, gain experience on a local film production, and support the next generation of Quad Cities filmmakers! We encourage you to share this opportunity with anyone who may be interested.

Learn more about Urban Exposure: https://www.azubuikearts.org/urban-exposure

10/14/2026

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🎬 TODAY IS THE DAY!Urban Exposure auditions are happening TODAY from 1–3 PM! 🎭We’re excited to meet our local talent and...
10/10/2026

🎬 TODAY IS THE DAY!

Urban Exposure auditions are happening TODAY from 1–3 PM! 🎭

We’re excited to meet our local talent and begin bringing our student filmmakers’ stories to life.

đź“Ť STEAM on Wheels
2106 4th Avenue, Rock Island, IL

Can’t make it today? We’re also holding auditions tomorrow from 1–3 PM!

For questions or more information, email us at [email protected].

See you soon! 🎥

🎬 QUAD CITIES, IT’S TIME TO AUDITION!Our Urban Exposure filmmakers have spent the summer building foundational filmmakin...
10/01/2026

🎬 QUAD CITIES, IT’S TIME TO AUDITION!

Our Urban Exposure filmmakers have spent the summer building foundational filmmaking skills and gaining hands-on experience behind the camera. Now it’s time to put those skills into action—and we need YOU to help bring their stories to life!

Azubuike’s youth filmmaking program is holding open auditions for two original short films

We’re casting adults and young performers for speaking roles, along with non-speaking roles as parents and grandparents. Check out the flyer for character descriptions and find your role! 🎭

đź“… Saturday, October 10 OR Sunday, October 11
⏰ 1–3 PM both days—come either day!
đź“Ť STEAM on Wheels
2106 4th Avenue, Rock Island, IL

Ready to audition?
📧 Email your headshot, name, and the role(s) you’re interested in to [email protected].
🎤 Prepare a monologue to perform. Script excerpts will also be provided.
đź‘Ą Performers under 18 must bring a parent or guardian.

Come share your talent, support our young filmmakers, and be part of a story made right here in the Quad Cities. Tag someone who belongs on screen and share this casting call! 🎥✨

Want to learn more about our program? Go to https://www.azubuikearts.org/urban-exposure

12/27/2025

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318 E. 7th Street, Suite 112
Davenport, IA
52802

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(563) 594-2016

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