December 13, 2007 - Newsletter
Hello, Friends!!
Happy Hanukkah!! I know today is the last day and I hope that all of our friends celebrating this past week had a wonderful time of celebration with family and friends. I know everyone is dashing around making holiday preparations and this is a busy season. Take some time to sit, reflect and count your blessings. Think about how you are going to head into 2008 WITH A PURPOSE. What is your goal? How will you achieve it? DREAM BIG!!
If you know Zach Kosnitzky or Zach, if you are reading this, please send us an email. There is an agent looking for you. :-) One spot left in Ray’s On-Camera & Jennifer Taylor’s Pilot Season Workshop/Seminar are just around the corner! We’ll see you there!!!
Have a lovely, stress-free week!!!!!!
In This Edition…
*Raymond Forchion On Camera Retreat
*Pilot Season Seminars and Workshops
*Look Who’s Booking
*Industry News
*Auditions, Auditions, Auditions!!
Quick Class updates:
*Ray Forchion Dec. 14-16 (On-Camera)
*Pilot Season Seminar Dec. 21 & Pilot Season Workshop - Dec. 21-23, 2007 - last workshop of 2007!!
For more up-to-the-minute castings, click on: http://www.actorsinfobooth.com/category/home/upcoming-auditions/ for the latest!!!
Live your BEST LIFE! ALL things are POSSIBLE!!!
Lisa and Laura
Actors Info Booth Inc.
954.731.4888
email: aib@actorsinfobooth.com
website: www.actorsinfobooth.com
my space: www.myspace.com/actorsinfobooth
Raymond Forchion Retreat - On-Camera
December 14-16, 2007
Friday: 7pm to 1am
Saturday & Sunday: 10am to 1am
Please note the hours on this workshop are very long and scheduled as the workshop proceeds – often running from 7pm until 1am or later on Friday and 10am-1am Sat & Sun. Although you will feel energized like never before, you must be willing to devote the entire weekend to learning your craft.
If you have taken Raymond’s 3-Day intensive – its time to take it to the next level!!!! Workout and see what you are really doing and how you are perceived on camera. Raymond’s expertise will help you to find the performance in you that will set you apart from the competition! This retreat is all on-camera. You take away the tapes at the end of the weekend, along with your feedback - an arsenal of info that allows you to study your work and hone your craft. $375.00 - **LIMITED to 14 actors** – Call Lisa or Laura @ 954.731.4888 to sign up
Jennifer Taylor - Ultimate Pilot Season Preparation Seminar
$35 in advance or $45 CASH @ the door
Friday, December 21, 2007
7:30pm to 10:30pm
If you are an actor and plan on coming to LA for pilot season or need to get prepared for Florida’s pilot season, YOU NEED THIS SEMINAR! You may THINK you know all about it …come hear the REAL DEAL. Do you know about the A, B, C “lists”? What is a deal memo? How do you determine your quote? What is the worst thing you can do @ a table read? Learn how pilots are really cast and the best time to head to LA.
If you are thinking about going out to LA for Pilot Season in January – you are already behind schedule! Hear the RIGHT WAY TO DO PILOT SEASON and get all your questions answered! Only $35 ($45.00 @ the door)– Call TODAY! (954) 731-4888
Pilot Season Workshop w/ Jennifer Taylor
December 21-23, 2007
Friday – Ultimate Pilot Season Preparation Seminar, 7:30 -10:30pm (included in weekend price!)
Saturday & Sunday – Pilot Auditions Workshop 10-5pm
$250
Jennifer comes to Florida just once a year from Los Angeles! Jennifer Taylor is a full-time working actress and model. She is now working on adding producer to her credits! She has worked in feature films, cable and network TV. Some of Jennifer’s credits include: NBC’s “Las Vegas”, ABC’s “General Hospital, WB’s “Charmed”, feature film“The Waterboy” w/ Adam Sandler, HBO’s “Arliss”, CBS’s “Two and a Half Men” with Charlie Sheen. Jennifer has traveled the world and studied acting with the best theatrical directors. If you are an actor and plan on coming to LA for pilot season or need to get prepared for Florida’s pilot season, YOU NEED THIS WORKSHOP! You may THINK you know all about it …come hear the REAL DEAL. Learn how pilots are really cast, best time to head to LA, making the strongest choices, marketing yourself and so much more in the Workshop! Learn how to bring life to your audition. You will really rip apart auditions to de-mystify the process. Everyone will work many times in class on camera as well as participate in helpful exercises during the weekend! Call TODAY to sign up! (954) 731-4888
LOOK WHO’S BOOKING
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The local agents have requested that we add back the look who’s booking section. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO BRAG ABOUT YOURSELF!! Send us a note whenever you book something and we will send it out. Your agents and peers read about you and can keep up with all of your success! Here is what’s been happening!!
Scott duPont- traveled to New York for a Medco spokesperson gig and then booked a hosting job at the AASCO Convention in Boston. Scott also booked a live convention for Team Bonding at the Orlando Hyatt. In front of the camera this month, Scott was cast as the Host for 4 different segments for ExpertVillage.com. Scott also was a contributing author of Guerrilla Networking (ranked the # 1 Business Book in the U.S. last month) and was one of 9 other Actors featured in the best selling book by Jay Conrad Levinson and Monroe Mann.
Adriana Pascual - HOST on Industrial Training Video for PUBLIX - “Understanding the Hispanic Consumer” - English and Spanish Language Versions
Charlie Cruz - Flavorwave Turbo Oven infomercial -principal
Shari Cruz - Flavorwave Turbo Oven infomercial - principal
Jessie Camacho - I am the host of the national TV show, “Descontrol” on Telemundo, Sat’s at 1pm. I also booked the regional Ashley Furniture commercial. I am the host of Remix TV on LATTV, rmxtv.com and I hosted the Honda event with Telemundo, tusonidoysabor.com.
Angela Colley - played RUTH BADER GINSBURG in the HBO RECOUNT movie.
Amanda Connor - I filmed another episode of Simply Delicioso (on the Food Network) – the episode theme is chocolate!
DIRECTIONS to ALL Seminars/Workshops
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Holiday Inn - 1701 N. University Drive, Plantation, FL 33322 - (954) 472-5600
(SW corner of Sunrise blvd and University Drive)
From the South- Take I-95 North to 595 West to University Drive. Go North (right) to 1 block south of Sunrise Blvd. Hotel will be on the left. You must make a U-turn to enter. If you are coming from the SW Miami area, you can take turnpike to exit 58 and go West to University Drive and make a left
From the North- Take I-95 South or the turnpike South to Sunrise Blvd Exit (exit 58 on the turnpike/exit 30 on I-95) go West to University Drive. Make a left and the hotel will be immediately on your right.
From I-75 - exit to 595 East. Go East to University Drive, Exit and go North (left) 2-3 miles. Hotel will be on left - 1 block south of Sunrise Blvd. - you must make a U-turn to enter.
Industry News
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Strike Updates - For all of you following the strike news closely, the best summaries and updates I have found are on this site: http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/ . Great up-to-the-minute info.
Photoscan - December Special!
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Offer Expires January 4th, 2008!!! A copy of this offer must accompany your order. Cannot be combined with any other offer or special. Free Business Card offer requires a border, no bleeds.
Now You Can Order Online…Order from the convenience of home with your digital files.
If you have made an order with us in the past, we keep your digital files on CD for easy reorders. Give us a call to place an order of postcards or business cards from the headshot we have on file.
Check out our web page. http://www.PhotoscanOnline.com. 407-839-5029 or Toll Free 800-352-6367. Act now and save.
Want MORE indie news?! Click THIS link! http://www.actorsinfobooth.com/category/home/industry-news/
Castings
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Gainesville - theatre, “Black Voices”
—– Contact Information —–
Name: L’Tanya Van Hamersveld
Title: Director
Email: ltbone99@yahoo.com
Phone: (352) 258-4088
Company or University: Act Reel Theatre Company
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: December 22-23, 2007, 5:00pm
Casting Location: 1315 NW 53rd Ave., Ste. D, Gainesville, FL 32653
Shoot Dates: February, March, May 2008
Shoot Location: Star Pavilion,
Synopsis: Auditions for Black Voices…an original piece to be performed in February 2008. Please prepare a one-minute monologue. Plus there will be cold readings from the script. Singers please prepare 16 bars of a song. There will be a tape/CD player available.
Character Breakdowns: African American cast consisting of: 4 males, 4 females, 6 chorus (must be able to sing A Capella)
Additional Information: Rehearsal to start the 2nd week of January 2008.
Broward - TV pilot, “We Are Prey”
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—– Contact Information —–
Name: J.R. Poli
Title: We Are Prey
Email: jrpoli@bellsouth.net
Company or University: FlickerShow Films & Entertainment
—– Casting Details —–
Casting Dates: Dec 21st. - 23rd
Casting Location: TBD in Broward
Shoot Dates: January 11th - 13th
Shoot Location: Broward County
Synopsis: This horror/action program follows a team of hunters whose goal is to rid the country of a rabid infection quickly spreading throughout the nation. Soon the infection becomes irrepressible turning the hunters into the hunted.
Character Breakdowns: Many different characters are needed. From military men to children. I am looking for 18 speaking roles from Doctors to receptionists. Also looking for many featured extras.
Additional Information: This is a pilot we are shooting. Possible investors are waiting to see it. There is no pay right now, but if picked up re-occurring roles will be paid. Please email headshots/resume. Scheduling for casting will be made from 12/12-12/14. We will call you for appointment.
California - NBC’s “Deal or No Deal” (PAID)
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NBC’s Hit Show, “Deal or No Deal” is looking for California’s MOST ELIGIBLE BACHELORS!!!!
Looking for 26 Men between the ages of 21-45 to take the place and work with our “Deal or No Deal” models for a special episode. In 2006 the “Deal of No Deal” models were voted People Magazines 100 Sexiest people!!!
If you have what it takes to be considered one of the most eligible bachelors please send us your photos and the best way to contact you.
• Show to air during sweeps – VIEWED BY MILLIONS!!
• Tapes 12/18/07 - Pay: Aftra – Under 5
Please email me your photo and number to: jc.carollo@lockandkey.tv - PLEASE PASS THIS AROUND!
PBFS - Cold Vengence (PAID) - Dec. 13, 2007
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COLD VENGENCE - Crime, Drama, some Horror. A social worker and her husband are unsettled with a case of shaken baby syndrome and the man who got away with it.
Character Breakdowns:
Social Worker - Caucasian Female, 30 - 45 years old, 5’11” or taller, height and weight proportionate.
Social Workers Husband - Caucasian Male, 30 - 45 years old
Additional Information: Both are speaking roles. Shooting will be early evenings, and possibly one weekend evening. Need male for one day time shot. Will try to work around schedules. Actors will receive a stipend.
Shooting Jan. 02 – Jan. 05, 2008
Where: Palm Beach Film School, 901 Northpoint Pkwy. #303, W.P.B., FL 33407
When: Thursday December 13th Between 7 – 9PM
Want MORE auditions??!!! Click THIS link! http://www.actorsinfobooth.com/category/home/upcoming-auditions/
Workshops and Seminars
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Retreat, December 14-16, 2007 Raymond Forchion - On Camera Retreat Sign up early as you know Ray sells out fast. And remember, Ray’s classes are RETREATS. In order to take this class you MUST have taken the Intensive Retreat. Only 12 people are accepted, so register now. Only $375 – Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 to sign up!
Seminar, December 21, 2007 Jennifer Taylor - Ultimate Pilot Season Prep Seminar
If you are an actor and plan on coming to LA for pilot season or need to get prepared for Florida’s pilot season you need this class. Learn all about pilot season, making the strongest choices, marketing yourself and so much more!
Only $35 ($45 @ the door) – Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888
Workshop, December 21-23, 2007 Jennifer Taylor - Pilot Season On-Camera Audition Workshop
Featured in the Jennifer Anniston movie, “Rumor Has It", guest-starred on “Charmed” and “General Hospital", Jennifer knows the business!! In this workshop, Jennifer shows you the types of scripts that are used in episodics and exactly what the actor selection process looks like. Learn how to bring life to your audition, make the strongest choices! You will really rip apart an audition to de-mystify the process, everyone works on camera in this class as well as participates in different exercises during the ON-CAMERA AUDITION WORKSHOP.
$250 – Call Laura/Lisa 954-731-4888 – Friday Night is INCLUDED in the WEEKEND!!
**For a complete list of classes we offer, please visit our website @ www.actorsinfobooth.com and click on the workshops tab.
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Lisa and Laura
Actors Info Booth Inc.
954.731.4888
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