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POSTURES now online!
The short film “Postures” written & directed by Soren Bailey is now on Vimeo! Description: POSTURES is a short comedy about a young woman, Kimberly (Marissa Mutascio), who is sent by her fringe religious sect undercover to investigate a yoga studio, but is she flexible enough to handle the job?
Live Chat Host for Xion Entertainment
Below is the transcript of my conversation as Special Guest Host for Xion Pictures’ bi-monthly Twitter chat #Filmindu. . . . July 19, 2012 7:02 p.m. @xionpictures: Hey everyone! Welcome to our #filmindu chat with the beautiful & hard working actress @marissamutascio @marissamutascio: @xionpictures #filmindu thanks for that lovely introduction! July 19, 2012 7:04 p.m. @xionpictures: @marissamutascio You’re welcome. Thank you for joining us tonight#filmindu @dcpickett: #FilmIndu is underway! Co-Hosting is @Marissamutascio! Make sure to join in July 19, 2012 7:05 p.m. @xionpictures: Let’s get started #filmindu @xionpictures: Q1: How is social media helping actors land more roles?...
Live Streaming Q&A w/ CD Bonnie Gillespie
I’ll be participating in a live streaming conversation with Casting Director Bonnie Gillespie and Blind Lyle Films FRIDAY JUNE 22nd at 8:30PM EST. The topic is “Finding the Right Talent For Your Film”. Hop on over to Google+ and join in the conversation! https://plus.google.com/u/0/103481047858421470011/posts/UBA9oiuGJxP
Big Vision Awards 2012
An Exclusive Invitation UPDATE: Confused by the BIG VISION AWARDS, how much the tickets cost and whether or not you have to become a BVEW member to attend? NO you do not have to join BVEW to attend! Tickets come in 3 price tiers: – Power Networker (no pre-reserved seating – but remember it’s held at a hip night club!) at $30 (or $22.50 with our discount) – Reserved Tables at $50 (or $37.50 with our discount) – VIP at $75 (or $56.25 with our discount) Awards will only be a portion of the evening, then the rest will be...
Special Event: Casting & Cocktails
An Evening with Michael Zecher & Jodi Angstreich This is a special invitation to join casting directors MICHAL ZECHER and JODI ANGSTREICH for an upcoming SPRING FLING: CASTING & COCKTAILS event. This is an AWESOME opportunity to learn the ins and outs of television and film casting with two of NYC’s most friendly and knowledgeable casting folks!! In this intimate atmosphere, you can have a cocktail or a beer, and work on on-camera material to get yourself audition ready without the high pressure environment! How great is that?! Where: Ten Degrees 121 St. Marks Place New York When: Monday,...
Networking & the Power of YOU
Whether you are a new or veteran actor, knowing your type – meaning how others are most likely to see (and cast) you – is of primary importance, for this is where the bulk of your work will be. In fact, until you’ve successfully established yourself, embracing whatever type you most represent (e.g. the jock, the femme fatale, the hipster, the comedic side-kick, etc.) should be the tent-pole of your marketing efforts and the focus of your job submissions. Ironically, once you know the category of actors you are most aligned with, it then becomes your job to distinguish yourself...
Bookings!
Springing into Action… Like the coming season, new opportunities seem to be budding everywhere! What I’m working on: I just booked leading roles in 2 short films! One is a Horror/Thriller and the other a light Comedy. Both begin production in March 2012.
Q & A: Mark Measures, Abrams Artists Agency
Mark Measures is the head of Commercial & Voice-Over Division for Abrams Artists Agency in Los Angeles. Recently, Mark shared his thoughts with me on the role of reputation-whether it be an actor’s, agent’s or agency’s, expanding his division’s current roster and his expectations about taking on individual clients. We also spoke briefly about the results of the “Generals in July” experiment.This experiment was conducted exclusively through Twitter, wherein agents from 4 disparate Los Angeles based commercial agencies each gave out 10 general meetings per week to their followers during the month of July. In addition to helping pioneer this...
Q & A: Mark Measures, Abrams Artists Agency
Mark Measures is the head of Commercial & Voice-Over Division for Abrams Artists Agency in Los Angeles. Recently, Mark shared his thoughts with me on the role of reputation-whether it be an actor’s, agent’s or agency’s, expanding his division’s current roster and his expectations about taking on individual clients. We also spoke briefly about the results of the “Generals in July” experiment.This experiment was conducted exclusively through Twitter, wherein agents from 4 disparate Los Angeles based commercial agencies each gave out 10 general meetings per week to their followers during the month of July. In addition to helping pioneer this...
