Author: Gary Wimmer

I've been a professional musician and psychic since 1972, have been writing since 1984, and started acting in 2001.

Casting Directors April & May | NO March Mixer

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Mixers Resume Next Month

We will not host a mixer in March due to SXSW. We are all grateful for having SxSW here in Austin, but there is plenty going on and local traffic congestion, if not too much for your taste already, will break records.

SXSW 2015

But be sure to mark Wednesdays, April 8th & May 13th on your calendars. Why? Because we’ll be featuring 2 panels of Casting Directors! This is “where the rubber meets the road,” so to speak. Casting Directors are those talented people that producers, studios, ad agencies, and filmmakers hire to find the right actors for the roles in a particular script or project. In other words, if your agent gets you the opportunity to audition for a Casting Director, then your job is to put your heart, soul and mind into the part… and get hired!

All non-represented talent is invited to bring about 6 headshots & resumes to each of the next 2 mixers in April & May for the speakers on the panels.

We are grateful to our panels of Casting Directors for graciously offering their time and insights on April 8th & May 13th, so join us and get updated about the process from the professionals who know. Panelist names will be posted soon.

Last Month…

We extend our deepest thanks to the Talent Agents on both our “beginning of the year” panels:

February 11th

☆ Jason Lee of Acclaim Talent
☆ Erin Franklin of Agence Talent
☆ Cynthia Robbins of BLVD Talent
☆ Heather Collier of Collier Talent
☆ Linda Alcazar of Condra Artista Talent
☆ Romie Szal of K Hall Talent

January 14th

☆ Liz Lyons Atherton of TAG
☆ Veronica Kelley-Albiez of DVA Talent
☆ Tory Christopher of Tory Christopher Group

We had a huge crowd both evenings with a lot of information, laughter, and questions answered. Thanks to all you Talent Agents for your time and insights!

If you plan to go to SxSW, have a great time… and we will see you at Baby A’s on April 8 & May 13, 2015!

Let friends interested in media industries know about our Mixers. We put them on to provide opportunities for you folks to network and get information about acting, films, TV, and other media.

Pass along our website and check it for details about each month’s Speaker(s)!
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February 11, 2015

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Panel of Talent Agents

Talent Agent Panel

On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, the Network Austin Mixer will present the 2nd of 2 panels of talent agents — who are about the most important people in any actor’s life. As (almost) always, our mixer starts at 6 and the program begins at 6:45.
Our February 11th panel will feature:

☆ Jason Lee of Acclaim Talent

☆ Erin Franklin of Agence Talent

☆ Cynthia Robbins of BLVD Talent

☆ Heather Collier of Collier Talent

☆ Linda Alcazar of Condra Artista Talent

☆ Romie Szal of K Hall Talent

We may possibly have one more surprise talent agent, as well!

There’ll be a place set up in front of each speaker’s chair onstage for non-represented talent to drop off headshots & résumés, so you’re invited to bring 7 or so with you to leave with the talent agents.

Talent agents represent us, set up auditions, and want to see us succeed and get good paying work. So it’s very important to know what the current needs and trends are, which is why we expect you to join us on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at Baby Acapulco’s, 5610 North IH-35, Austin TX 78751.

Arrive early for a “Happy Hour” cold margarita, network and meet new folks with like minds, enjoy a fun-filled evening with other guests, and get the latest about what talent agents are looking for in actors, what current breakdowns and projects are seeking talent, and much more!

Last Month…

We extend our deepest thanks to January’s Network Austin Mixer panel of talent agents which featured Liz Lyons Atherton, owner of TAG, Tory Christopher, owner of Tory Christopher Group, and Veronica Kelley-Albiez, owner of DVA Talent. We had a full house and the agents answered all the questions that attendees asked. Thank you, Liz, Tory, and Veronica!

We at the Network Austin Mixer wish to express our sincere gratitude for the many esteemed guest speakers who have so graciously offered their time and insights over the last 8 years, and to you who attend our monthly mixers, for making them the incredible successes they have become. We will continue to present insightful and up-to-date guest speakers. We are honored to have been an effective “meeting & networking” opportunity for so many in our community. Thanks for being a part of it!

Let friends interested in the media worlds know about our monthly mixers. We put them on to provide opportunities for you to network and get information about acting, films, television, and media.

Pass along our website and check it for details about each month’s Speaker(s)!
Get on our mailing list and keep up with us on Facebook:
Like our page and join our group!

NOTICE: Come early and carpool if you can. If Baby Acapulco’s parking is full, you may park at either the Capital Inn (just north of Baby A’s) for $5 or at Super 8 motel (just south of Baby A’s) for $8. Be sure to pay the desk person at either motel when you park there so your vehicle doesn’t get towed away and DO NO PARK IN FRONT OF DUMPSTERS!