April 9, 2014

Casting Agents, Round 1

Dear Film, Game, Music and Entertainment People, Friends, Investors and Fans,

WHAT: The Network Austin Mixer
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2014 – Networking starts 6 PM; PANEL BEGINS AT 6:45PM
WHERE: Baby Acapulco’s – 5610 North IH-35, Austin TX 78751
WHO: Everyone involved in film, game, TV, and entertainment media… and YOU!
GUEST SPEAKERS: A panel of Casting Directors!

The question actors often ask is, “Where’s the work?” For actors, the answer is: via Casting Directors. These hard-working folks are the decision makers about who gets invited in to audition for a role. Actors need to know more about what Casting Directors do, how they think, what they look for, what their responsibilities are and what they expect from actors.

The Network Austin Mixer will be offering that information and more at our next two Mixers on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9th and WEDNESDAY, MAY 14th. We will feature a panel of Casting Directors at both Mixers!

On WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2014, our panel of casting Directors will consist of:

Toni Cobb-Brock and Sally Allen ~ Brock/Allen Casting
Brad Burton, CSA, and Kim Burton, CSA ~ Burton Casting
Donise L. Hardy, CSA ~ A Casting Place

We will start the evening with an introduction from each of Casting Director, about 5 minutes each, in which they will tell the audience about themselves, their experience and their companies. We will then open the floor to the audience for a Q&A session which will last approximately half an hour.

More details will be forthcoming about the Casting Directors featured on Wednesday, May 14th.

PLEASE CARPOOL! These will be very important Mixers, and we suggest folks arrive early to get a table. We expect a huge crowd at both, just as we had on Feb 12, so arrive early!

NOTICE: If Baby Acapulco’s parking is full, you may park at either the Capital Inn (just north of Baby A’s) or at Super 8 motel (just south of Baby A’s) for $5. Please pay either motel when you park there.

After the Mixer… See pics in our Photo Gallery and on Facebook!

February 12, 2014

Talent Agents

Dear Film, Game, Music and Entertainment People, Friends, Investors and Fans,

WHAT: The Network Austin Mixer
WHEN: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2014 – Networking starts 6 PM
WHERE: Baby Acapulco’s – 5610 North IH-35, Austin TX 78751
WHO: Everyone involved in film, game, TV, and entertainment media… and YOU!
GUEST SPEAKERS: A panel of Talent Agents!

Moving forward to make 2014 an excellent year at the Network Austin Mixer, we have a panel of Talent Agents as our Guest Speakers on Wed Feb 12! Agents are those hard-working folks who set us up for auditions with Casting Directors, and getting the latest info about “what’s happening” in this arena is exactly what our attendees can expect from this panel. Another very important Mixer that you do not want to miss… so join us! Our panel will include the following Talent Agents, listed in alphabetical order by agency:

JASON LEE, ACCLAIM TALENT
ERIN FRANKLIN, AGENCE TALENT
LIZ ATHERTON, THE ATHERTON GROUP
CYNTHIA ROBBINS, BLVD TALENT
TORY CHRISTOPHER, TORY CHRISTOPHER GROUP
HEATHER COLLIER, COLLIER TALENT
VERONICA KELLEY-ALBIEZ, DVA TALENT

Invited but unable to attend are:
MICHAEL PRUET, ACTORS CLEARINGHOUSE @ LA MAZE CLASS!
ROMIE SZAL-BROWN, K HALL TALENT, RECUPERATING AT HOME!

Each agent will be introduced and give a brief overview of their agency and experience. We then will open the floor to Q&A. We are hoping to answer as many questions as possible, but we will keep the Q&A to about 30 or so minutes.

This is a very important Mixer, and we expect a big crowd so arrive early! NOTICE: If Baby Acapulco’s parking is full, you may park at either the Capital Inn (just north of Baby A’s) or at Super 8 motel (just south of Baby A’s) for $5. Please pay either motel when you park there and DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF DUMPSTERS!

After the Mixer… See the pics on Facebook!