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Meet an ACTORSandCREW Member: Sean Duran, Director

June 26, 2010 Meet a Member! No Comments

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Hey guys. I'm a film student from Southern California who runs a filmmaking video blog called Take Zer0. Together with my best friend, Peter Men, we make short films, do movie reviews, and are now in the process of production an online "TV" show.

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Meet an A&C Member: Klara Piechocki, Storyboard Artist

June 22, 2010 Meet a Member! No Comments

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I'm a illustrator, storyboader, concept artist and animator. I also do production design. I'm strong at sketching, visual ideas, story plotting and character design. I have an idiosyncratic imagination and a love of problem solving. I love good design and good storytelling! I'm a bit of a big kid, and I can get on with all ages. My heroes are Oscar Wilde and Tennessee Williams.

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Meet an A&C Member: Tierza Scaccia, Actor

June 17, 2010 Meet a Member! No Comments

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My name is Tierza Scaccia

For me acting is about courage and imagination, about the ability to constantly transform it is a way of life. I have accomplished many things in my young career and I enjoy new acting challenges.
I train extensively and I am currently taking full advantage of Chicago IL improv opportunities. I am enrolled at Second City, I.O. and the Annoyance Theater.
I have submersed my self in Chicago entertainment moving between film and stage. I am extremely versatile in my dramatic range, equally at ease with dark or funny characters. I successfully take hold of every opportunity with complete focus and passion.
My most recent film work includes a Humana spot, Quick refunds commercial and the feature film the rise and fall of miss thing and I am currently acting/producing an all girls ensemble for coming pilot competitions. I balance film work with time on stage as well; The Playgrounds Theater traveling group Recess and two stage productions beginning rehear

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Meet an A&C Member: Matthew Peskay, Actor/Director

June 17, 2010 Meet a Member! No Comments

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I'm a trained theatrical actor/director. My dream job would be directing a good sitcom (single or multi-camera). I'd also like to produce/direct a run of 'Americans' (a play by Eric Schlosser)

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Meet an ACTORSandCREW Member: Tommy Smeltzer, Actor

June 16, 2010 Meet a Member! No Comments

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I'm a media whore with a heart of gold. I'm a production ranger, a utility player, a lover of the game and especially the work. This is not a dream chase, but a career choice.

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Meet an ACTORSandCREW Member: Susan Skup, Casting Associate

June 16, 2010 Meet a Member! No Comments

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I am loking for a job in casting. I also act and will take what falls into my lap.

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Meet an A&C Member: Ken Mora, Writer

June 14, 2010 Meet a Member! No Comments

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I'm a member of one of Los Angeles' oldest writer's groups: Writer's Block, Ink, and active in the Hollywood chapter of ScreenwritersMeetup.com.

Before its recent option, my first screenplay was considered by Dreamworks, Darkhorse, BBC Productions, and director Mark Rydell among others.

Accolades:
- First Place: Screenwriter Showcase, 2005
- First Place (comedy): Indie Gathering, 2005
- First Place: Century City Film Festival, 2004
- First Place: 20/20 Screenplay Competition, 2003
- Second Place (action): Indie Gathering, 2005
- Second Place: Screenwriter's Forum, 2003
- Top Ten: Contest of Contest Winners, 2005

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Meet an ACTORSandCREW Member: Ron Ramsey, Production Company, Documentary

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Recently retired training professional with 30 years experience in developing instruction, has been doing documentary and promotional video production for the past 2 years. I utilize Panasonic video production equipment, as well as an Artemis camera stabilization system.

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Meet an ACTORSandCREW Member: Anya Jordanova, Costumes/Wardrobe

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I am a former model, and professional actress. I work as a costumer, and wardrobe stylist / supervisor, and in the Art Department.

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Meet an ACTORSandCREW Member: Nick Caruso, Production Assistant

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I've recently graduated with degrees in Theatre and Music, and have moved to California even more recently. I'm a midwestern boy who loves to work hard – especially when the work's hard.

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Edoardo Ballerini is an actor and a writer. He has appeared in over forty films and television series, including Boardwalk Empire, The Sopranos and the indie hit Dinner Rush. He was last seen on Theater Row in New York in “Honey Brown Eyes.”You can reach Edoardo on Facebook or Twitter

Actors, What Kind of Success Do You Want?

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In the span of two hours I was referred to as a “semi-celebrity,” and had a woman write me asking “Who are you?” (Why she bothered to write is entirely a mystery, but hey…) Still, it did illustrate the murky waters of notoriety actors can swim in. Somewhere circling amongst the “A-listers,” the “has beens,” and the “never should have beens” are the “aren’t you?… no, never minds.”

Between the Taping and the Viewing…

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In the acting life, there is also a falling shadow, and it comes between the gig and the screening. Between the filming and the airing… Theater is different, of course, but for now let’s stick to the world of screens. After you walk off set for the last day, there’s a good chance you won’t see your work for months, if not even years, or if ever.

Reviews: To Read or Not to Read (h/t to @edoballerini)

A friend just opened a play last week and he was very excited. Weeks of hard work had …

ACTORSandCREW is fully psyched to be featuring Sheri Moss Candler’s 411 for the PMD. PMD stands for Producer of Marketing and Distribution. Sheri is an expert inbound marketing strategist who helps independent filmmakers build identities for themselves and their films.

The Emerging Skills Needed by #Film Publicists

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The Mindset Change of Social Media

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I was recently interviewed for a blog and was asked about using social media for marketing a film. It really got me thinking about that question. Is that all most filmmakers see social media being used for? One big promotional effort only to be used when they are looking to sell something? I think within 10 years this will be a non issue as everyone will be adapted to social media. Those who have refused to start will be so left out it will be like the people who held out on rotary phones and terrestrial TV signals.

Using #Pinterest as a tool for your #Film #Marketing

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Speaking of Pinterest…I only recently started using it for the Joffrey project which is why all of my boards are devoted to that. Looking at them gives a good idea on the kind of thing you could use it for on your production. In my workshop presentations, I talk about posting regularly on your social channels and not just information directly about your film, but also about the interests of your audience; those who would be a fan of your film and of yourself as an artist. I am using the boards to show Joffrey history through pictures and videos. The ballets they created, the ballets they revived, their alumni dancers, Robert Joffrey through the years as well as photos of the merchandise available to buy through our site. It’s a balance of audience interest and promotion for the film.

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The Intent to Live: Achieving Your True Potential as an Actor

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