GRANTAVE PRODUCTIONS & CASTING

GrantAve provides creative engineering for your digital film and video projects, large or small. Our casting division will find the right actors for your projects, specializing in diversity casting. Our goal is to entertain, educate, innovate and inspire through creative content.

michael@grantavesf.com925-381-8749

About Us

Michael Ching: Executive Producer/Creative Engineer/ Casting Director/owner. Design for Commercials, TV Projects, Casting and Films.  

Kay Robinson: Project Manager/Co-Owner. Manages teams of talented artists for projects.

GrantAve creative team offers services to your film or video production, to fulfill your vision with a lasting impact. We also offer principal casting of actors, models, and real people of diverse backgrounds, representative of the San Francisco Bay Area.

WORK

Film Projects

We produce and cast for feature films and digital video for both large and small budget projects. We enjoy working extensively with directors and producers to understand all their goals and needs.

FORBIDDEN CITY

The Forbidden City, an American story. Back in the 1938 a man with a vision created An all Asian Nightclub in San Francisco, Featuring Singers and Dancers of Asian descent.

THE VILLAGE BARBERSHOP

A fading small time barber is forced to hire the last person on earth he'd want working in his shop - a woman. Starring, John Razenberger, Shelly Cole, Cindy Pickett

KUNG PHOOEY

A satire of old Chinese Kung Fu movies starring Michael Choy and introducing Coleman Domingo in one of his first film roles

CANNIBAL REIGN

An asteroid threatens all life on Earth. After it hits, the impact of winter kills off the plants. Once the animals are gone, there's nothing left to eat except other humans. Starring, Jennifer Chan and Aaron Marshall

BLACK AUGUST

Inmate activist George Lester Jackson's short life became a flashpoint for revolution, igniting the bloodiest riot in San Quentin's history. Starring, Gary Dourdan and Darren Bridgett

CHAW

A Korean black comedy about the events that are set into motion in a town after a man-eating boar goes on a rampage. Starring, Kwan Bum-Taek, Yoo-i Ha, Jang Hang-seon

FREE BYRD

A middle-aged underachieving van driver, Jay, is assigned to drive an irascible senior, Harry to a new home. Along the way they have a series of misadventures. Starring, Raymond Berry and Randy Narzarian

THE PRANKSTER

The Pranksters are a secret society that rights the wrongs of high school. Its leader, Chris, longs for more with graduation looming. Starring, Matt Angel and Danny Max

FREMONT

Donya, a former Afghan translator for the U.S. government, escapes to the USA and arrives in Fremont California. lIving alone she works in a Chinese Fortune Cookie factory. Her loneliness and longing drive her to send a message out in a cookie. Starring, newcomer, Anaita Wli Zada and guest star Jeremy Allen White

Services

Services Offered

We provide video and film services for feature films and video for product commercials, corporate Videos for new products and or training.  We provide assistance for the latest technology and design in AI.  We also provide still photography for product placement, special locations and high fashion.

About Us
FILM PRODUCTION
CASTING PROJECTS
COMMERCIALS
WORK

GrantAve
Productions

Recognition

Press Coverage and Awards

Communication Arts- 2012 Advertising
BBDO, for Autism Speaks, new motion detection from Xbox Kinect technology called Gesture Control.
Seasoned Entrepreneur Innovator
Infusionsoft- Award to GrantAve Productions,  2013
GE "Throttle Up" Press Converage
3 innovative technologies, Gesture Control, Holographic imagery and 3D all into one exhibit

Testimonial

On multiple occasions when I've been overloaded with projects, I've entrusted Michael with the casting for several independent films, and he has always delivered. The film and production companies were extremely happy with his work, and they were able to finish their films on time and within budget. As one producer put it, 'He saved us,' while another praised his "Great job casting on such short notice.

Nina Henninger CSA
Henniger Casting

Testimonial

Michael has been instrumental in casting over 140 roles for my projects, which include content production for some of the world's leading tech companies. He consistently understands our needs, presents a diverse selection of talented actors, and goes above and beyond to secure exceptional talent—even taking the initiative to find hard-to-reach individuals. Michael also manages auditions and provides cloud-based recordings for easy sharing with my clients. You're in excellent hands with Michael and Grant Ave Productions and Casting

Oscar Bucher
OB3.tv Productions

Testimonial

Michael Ching is a great asset as a casting director, actor, and overall film professional.  He is smart, funny, creative, and an absolute joy to work with.  He helped cast two of my films and the results were awesome. I recommend adding Michael to your film team in any capacity possible.

Tony Vidal
Director and Producer,
Prankster Entertainment

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