LA-ABQ Double-Shot Casting Connection Workshop!

The LA-ABQ DOUBLE-SHOT CASTING CONNECTION WORKSHOP, Brings you JASON WOOD, C.S.A., LA Casting Director, and KATHRYN BRINK, C.S.A., New Mexico Casting Director, for a Dynamic Workshop on the weekend of March 27^th & 28^th.

With 20 films and 21 television shows/episodes to his credit since 2008, JASON WOOD has got to be one of Hollywood’s busiest CDs. With 20 years of casting Principal & Supporting roles in film, video, TV, national & international commercials & documentary projects, KATHY BRINK is one of New Mexico’s busiest CDs. Spend a very FULL day (Saturday or Sunday) with these 2 experienced, working, professional Casting Directors. Prepare yourself to succeed, whether you plan to move into the LA Market, or stay right here in New Mexico. Learn from the best of both worlds, while you solidify invaluable relationships.

What You’ll Work On: Audition technique, 1-on-1 readings, scene work, taking adjustments & re-direction, making choices, tools of the trade, getting your act together, etc. Remember, the only thing you can ever be certain about in show business is, if the people who hire you don’t know you, they can’t consider you. The LA Casting Connection is committed to them knowing you, and to you being ready.

SPACES ARE LIMITED AND WILL NOT LAST. The presence of a Casting Director is never a guarantee of employment.

WHEN: Saturday or Sunday, March 27^th or 28^th, 9:30-5:30

WHERE: Far Horizons Studio, 304 Washington St. SE (between Central & Lead) ABQ

COST: $150 (checks made out to The Natural Act, mailed to: Price Hall, 53 Sandia Haven Dr., Cedar Crest, NM 87008; credit cards accepted via PayPal)

CONTACT INFO: 505-286-4272 office; 713-201-1245 cell.

Email: thenaturalact@gmail.com; www.thenaturalact.com

SAG Moderates Win Presidency, and More!

From The Digital Media Law blog by Jonathan Handel

In a victory for the SAG moderate coalition (Unite for Strength / USAN / independents), the UFS candidates for president, Ken Howard, and secretary, Amy Aquino, won the union's national offices.

However, the election was close: Howard's total was slightly less than the two hardline candidates added together (Anne-Marie Johnson and Seymour Cassel) and Aquino's was slightly more than that of incumbent Connie Stevens. So the union is still very divided, and Howard acknowledged that the results were not a landslide and that the union is very divided, while saying that he planned to reach out to MF supporters.

On the national board, the moderates showed strength as well: They picked up 4 of 11 seats in Hollywood and held all of the NY and regional (RBD) seats. I estimate that this brings the moderate's board majority to around 60%, vs. 40% for MF, but that's a very rough calculation and I'm not sure at this point.

On the Hollywood board, the results were more dramatic: 21 of 33 Hollywood board seats went to the moderates. Added to the 6 they (and independents) already control, that's 27 out of 55 - just shy of 50%.

UFS spokesman Ned Vaughn said he expected to see SAG and AFTRA jointly negotiating wih the studios next year. Howard said he'd reach out to AFTRA and the other guids. On the subject of merger with AFTRA, Howard disputed claims from 6 years ago that merger would hurt SAG members' pensions.

The challenge for the moderates is to build a record of accomplishment, hire David White on a permanent basis, build relations with AFTRA and other guilds/unions, pick up more seats in next years' July-Sept elections, then go into negotiations with the studios Oct. 1 (2010, i.e., next year). After that - work on merger. A tough road ahead.

Headshot and Model Card Printing - Bunker LA

New Mexico Actors take note!

We're introducing you to Bunker LA, one of the film industry's leading headshot and model card printers. Easy and discreet online ordering, fast service, retouching services, etc. Don't be hokey and try to print from home. Get your stuff done right from real pros.

http://www.bunkerla.com
957 N. Cole Ave.
Los angeles, CA 90038
P 323.463.1070F 323.463.1077

Hours: 10am – 5pm Monday thru Friday

New Mexico Casting Call: Crash Season 2

Ongoing Casting Call for New Mexico Film Industry

Listen up New Mexico. CRASH Season 2 is in full production in Albuquerque, and they're in big need of background/extras. If you've been wanting to get on set on a New Mexico production, this is your chance.

Crash Extras Casting is looking for extras, all ages, all ethnicities!!! Please submit your headshot and contact phone number. We are shooting from June to October. We have a need for people of European, African American, Middle Eastern and Asian descent for upcoming scenes. Location: Albuquerque, NM Compensation: $9 an hour, time and a half after 8 hours, no guarantee of hours.

email: crash2extras@yahoo.com
phone: (505) 771-4471

Introducing New Mexico Actor Ross Nederhoff

New Mexico actor Ross Nederhoff is one of our newest Cast members! This talented young man is a passionate and dedicated New Mexico actor ready to graduate from theater to larger and more intricate roles in the New Mexico film industry. He had done modeling musical theater and many plays, and received acting training by Triple Threat Performers and the PMAA film school.

Learn more about Ross by clicking http://www.crewnewmexico.com/rossnederhoff