Category Archives: Commercial Fishing TV Show
Update on the Commercial Fishing Wives Television Casting Call!
A couple of days ago I wrote about the announcement for a new show that will feature Alaska commercial fishing wives. While I thought the show was an awesome idea and loved the concept, I was disappointed that fishing wives from other areas would not have the opportunity to participate. (You can read the entire post here.)
BUT GREAT NEWS!
Here’s the update from the Casting Producer, Annette Ivy, which I’ve taken from our Facebook group Commercial Fishing Families & Friends.
“Hi Guys!! Thanks for the info — we are definitely now considering other areas besides Alaska!! Please contact me at aivy@shedmediaus.com or call me at 323-904-4680 if you are interested or you have any candidates. Looking for BIG personalities and women who hold down the fort while their fishermen are away! Thanks so much! Annette Ivy, Casting Producer”
I’m really excited about this. Go for it, ladies!!! And thanks for being open to our thoughts, Annette!
From Deckboss: Calling All Alaska Fishermen’s Wives
Directly from the blog Deckboss:
Shed Media US, a Los Angeles television production company, is looking to cast a new reality series called “Alaska Fishermen’s Wives.”
Casting producer Annette Ivy tells me she’s looking to contact women who are “outgoing and have big personalities.”
“We are interested in hearing about the day-to-day worries and stresses the women have to endure as a result of being fishermen’s wives,” Ivy tells Deckboss. “We also are interested in other activities they are involved with as a result of living in such a beautiful wilderness such as hunting, fishing, etc.”
Shed Media US productions include “The Real Housewives of New York City,” “World’s Strictest Parents,” “Basketball Wives” and “It’s Me or the Dog.”
Interested?
Contact Ivy at (323) 904-4680, ext. 1061, or aivy@shedmediaus.com.
Deckboss: Calling all fishermen’s wives.
My own two cents is that I absolutely love this show concept. It’s high time fishermen’s wives were showcased for the work we do to support our fishing families and businesses.
At the same time, I’m disappointed that this opportunity is limited to only Alaska fishing wives. It’s too bad that the wives from Newport, San Francisco, Astoria, Long Beach, Westport, Seattle, Bellingham, etc..are automatically excluded.
Still, if you are a fishing wife from Alaska, this is an excellent opportunity and I can’t wait to watch the show down the road!
Will You Be the Next Fisherman TV Star?
BBC has a new series in development and is looking for a former or current fisherman to host!
Attached are some casting/show details, sent to me by Rachel Stevens, the Casting Producer:
They’d love to find a personable host, a person who has “been there and done that” when it comes to adventurous and daring situations. They’d like the person to be athletic and between the ages of 25-45 ish.
Here’s the Official Notice:
NOW CASTING
BBC Worldwide Productions and the producers of Dancing with the Stars, Skating with the Stars, Top Gear and What Not To Wear are currently seeking fearless hosts with a high tolerance for disgust, danger and extreme situations!
Are you an all-out risk taker with an above average tolerance for all things difficult, adventurous, or unexpected when it comes to occupational duties?
We are seeking an International host to work shoulder to shoulder with every day workers in occupations that most people avoid. You will dive in and work hard to complete every task despite potential danger, discomfort, or hazardous situations.
If extreme crab fishing, dealing with explosives and demolitions, smoke jumping, working on an off shore oil rig, mining coal, or wrangling alligators are within your scope of ordinary, you could be who we are looking for!
You will profile the unsung laborers around the globe who make their living in the most unthinkable — yet vital — ways. Our host must be willing to overcome their fears and embrace the danger and deal with the stress of an honest day’s work!
For more information, contact:
BBCHostCasting@gmail.com
Please send submissions with photos, bio, relative experience and any video links. Tell us why you would be great for our show!
CONTACT INFO:
Rachel Stevens
