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September 5, 2017 ~ Rocket Media

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Arnie Reyes & Ken Lewin

Rocket Media

 

We are pleased as punch to present these speakers from “The Team” at Rocketmedia on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Sherlock’s Pub & Grill:

  • Entertainment Attorney, Writer, and Producer Arnie Reyes
  • Filmmaker, Writer, and Producer Ken Lewin

But First

FREE on Monday, August 28, 2017 @ 6:30-9:00PM, Arnie & Ken and Rocket Media will be showing 3 short episodes to introduce to the world their half-hour, scripted TV series pilot at the AFS Cinema @ 6226 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin TX 78752. Get info and register at Eventbrite.

Arnie Reyes serves as legal and production counsel for movie feature projects, and is experienced in a myriad of legal issues. He has written, produced, and directed a number of films of various genres through his film production company, Floppy King Productions L.L.C, such as the psychological thriller “Sticks & Stones” and comedies “Monster Job Hunter” & “Slim & Shorty vs. EVIL”. In addition, Arnie has been a panelist for the South by Southwest Film Festival (SXSW), and produced the comedy feature “The Sno Cone Inc.”. More recently he was a producer on the television pilot “The Sinner” and the reality TV project “The Next Dragon”, both of which are currently under consideration by various networks and cable outlets.

 

Ken Lewin has been involved in numerous films and productions. His education includes a BS in Radio/Television/Film, specializing in Cinematography and Film/Video Production, from The University of Texas at Austin. He is a screenwriter, director, and co-founder of ShootFirst Pictures, LLC. Like Arnie, he is “super excited for the premiere of 3 short episodes of the series” on August 28th.

 

So be sure to join us at Sherlock’s Pub and Grill on Tuesday, September 5th, meet like minds, socialize and network, have a great meal and drink, and get important insights about filmmaking, writing, producing, and entertainment law from Arnie & Ken!

 

Last Month

We extend our most sincere thanks to Ellie Kotapish & Doug Gray from the Austin Film Society (AFS) for being our guest speakers at Sherlock’s Pub & Grill on Wednesday, August 9! Doug is the Austin Public station manager and Ellie focuses on the AFS and AFS Cinema. Together they provided an enormous amount of information about AFS and filled us in on the remarkable resources AFS offers. Thank you so much, Doug & Ellie, for your time and insights. We look forward to having you and AFS back with us at the Network Austin Mixer again.

 

Come on out and join us at Sherlock’s Pub & Grill @ 9012 Research Blvd. (SE corner 183 & Burnet) on Tuesday, September 5th! Sherlock’s is a cool place with great food, drinks, and hospitality. Arrive early for a drink & dinner, network and meet new friends, enjoy a fun-filled evening with other guests, and get great info. Plenty of parking, too!

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Mixing & Networking @ 6:00PM, Announcements @ 6:30, Speakers @ 6:45
Followed by More Mixing & Mingling and Networking

July 13, 2016 ~ Adam K. Roberts

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Adam K. Roberts

Adam Roberts

This month’s guest speaker, Adam Roberts, is a man of many talents and vast professional experience, and he is thrilled about sharing his insights and knowledge about acting, writing, voice, choreography, the theater, and more with us on Wednesday, July 13th at Baby A’s.

Adam has served as artistic director, choreographer, or musical director for a wide range of companies, productions, and initiatives throughout his career, with choreography credits including two European concert tours. His students have appeared in principal roles on Broadway, off-Broadway, and in regional theater, been nominated for Tony Awards and appeared in film, national tours, and on network television.

Adam’s Austin-area credits include productions and/or faculty positions with these and other entities producing and educational:

☆ The Actor’s School  as Voice Faculty/Head of Musical Theater
☆ The Austin Jewish Repertory Theater as Artistic Director
☆ The Long Center for the Performing Arts as Resident Musical Director for Education
☆ TILT Performance Group as Co-Artistic Director
☆ Austin Conservatory of Theater
☆ Austin Shakespeare
☆ Ballet Austin Academy
☆ Ground Floor Theater
☆ The Paramount Theater
☆ The State Theater School of Acting
☆ Trinity Street Players
☆ Texas Arts Project
☆ ZACH Theater
☆ Zilker Theater Productions
☆ Austin’s St. Luke United Methodist Church as Musical Director

In addition to his role as musical director of Music Theater Online and Libretto with the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, for several years Adam was a contributing writer and arts critic with The Austin Chronicle. He holds a Master’s degree in Music and College Teaching Certificate from Florida State University and received undergraduate degrees from Kent State University and Youngstown State University’s Dana School of Music. Adam holds membership in the Voice and Speech Trainers Association (VASTA), The Voice Foundation (TVF) and the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC).

For your viewing pleasure, here’s an appetizer about Adam’s approach to choreography:

 

Last Month

The Network Austin Mixer extends our deepest thanks to our Guest Speakers on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at our first (and maybe annual… from the turnout) Panel of Voiceover Professionals. We were very fortunate to have Debora Duckett, owner of dB Talent, Liz Atherton, owner of The Atherton Group, aka TAG Talent, and Mj Vandivier, voice coach at The Actor’s School (formerly known as the State Theater School of Acting) share their wisdom and insights about voiceover work. Attendance was superb and audience questions were addressed with precision and clarity by our first panel of voiceover professionals! We thank you 3 for offering your time and informing us about the details involving this line of work.

 

Note:  Baby A’s will place pylons on parking spaces reserved for our panelists behind the restaurant.  Please do not park in those reserved spots!

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Mixing & Networking begin @ 6:00PM, then the Speaker starts @ 6:45.