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Acting
The Meaning of Networking
By Penelope Brackett
As
actors, some of us might have negative associations with the word
“networking”: The process of using our personal relationships for
professional gain can seem cold, calculated, impersonal, and
manipulative. Some prefer the word "community" instead,
which tends to evoke warmer images of people working together for a
common cause or at least mutual benefit. Upon consideration, I
thought there might be some growth in looking at the word
“networking” anew to see exactly what it holds. Networking is so
much a part of our business language; building positive associations
is an important part of building your business.
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What If "SEINFELD" Had Never Gone
Off the Air?
By Steve Mutchiga
What if it were a show about something and not about nothing? Where
would the show be if it weren't for Jerry, George, Kramer, and Elaine?
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Intuitive Intelligence – Your Secret
Weapon In The Entertainment World
by Marisa Liza Pell, M.A.
Throw away your analytical mind for a bit. Research data will get you
far, but paying attention to inner cues will get you further. Your intuitive
business sense, sometimes known as the phrase, “I knew it! Why
didn’t I just listen to myself??”, is the best secret weapon
that you can use in your entertainment career. Not listening to that
gut feeling can lead to a whole slew of obstacles in the business of
acting.
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There May Be Something Intense Brewing,
According to Luke
by Jennifer Reynolds
Gregori J. Martin may be stirring things up with his new script, According
to Luke. This SAG experimental is one that may cause some controversy.
A suspense thriller involving a serial killer with strong religious
beliefs is focused on stimulating viewers to reevaluate their own faith.
These issues hit close to home for Martin, who wrote the script in hopes
of inspiring people to focus more on their faith than just on religion
alone.
The Left-Handed/Right-Brain Production LLC, in association with Anatomy
Entertainment, is currently in preproduction and is still casting several
roles. Director Rick Ojeda (Collateral Damage) and Martin have
teamed up with Jsu Garcia (Along Came Polly), Mike Saucedo,
and Jim Olen to begin shooting at the end of this year on the East and
West Coast. The cast includes several established actors as well as
some promising up-and-coming faces. Derrell Whitt, one of the stars,
is making his film debut. Martin discovered the aspiring actor in one
of the classes he taught at Youth Theatre Interaction.
Keep an eye out for Whitt in the future and be sure to check out According
to Luke when it hits theaters in Spring 2006. For more information on
the film and Gregori Martin, check out www.gregorijmartin.com
and www.imdb.com.
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BIGBreakNY President Alex Abrahantes
Featured on SkillsUSA Website
Alex Abrahantes, a member of SkillsUSA,
was recently featured in an article on their website. We have
reprinted the article with their permission.
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BIGBreakNY is currently seeking talented
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have experience in one of the fields that we cover, we want to
read your work. Please send an article related to acting, modeling,
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While there is no financial compensation, there is the potential
opportunity for you to get your BIG break, as you never know who
might be reading! We look forward to your e-mails.
Event Assistants
Wanted
Want to be behind the scenes at the Actors' Career Fair? E-mail
us! We are looking for several individuals to work the event.
You will receive free admission and will be considered for future
events as well. We are looking for serious professionals who are
responsible and reliable. You must be available for 2 hours on
another day following the ACF. We will provide details at the
event. If interested, e-mail us a short bio explaining why you
should be considered. Serious inquires only please.
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Articles:
Hollywood on the Hudson
by Sonny King
Attending a film festival can seem a daunting task for the average
movie fan, so I will attempt to de-mystify the process for those
of you that skipped this year's second annual Tribeca Film Festival
in the hopes that you will seriously consider attending next year's
event.
Bend It Like Beckham
and the Rise of the Female Auteur
by Sonny King
2002 was a banner year for women filmmakers. More big-screen films
were released by women in 2002 than any prior year in the entire
history of film. These movies were produced, written, and directed
primarily by women, which is a true rarity in the usually male-dominated
world of film. Although many of these movies never received more
than limited nationwide distribution, some are currently available
for perusal at your local DVD store or multiplex.
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Recent Spotlights:
10 Questions: Kara Gubler
Ever wonder what agents and casting directors
think about color headshots? Whether they like postcards or not? What
they look for when representing/casting actors? We ask 10 questions
and they answer.
Actor Track
As a busy actor, you have a lot on your
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Recent Interviews:
Dominic of
DMDJs and Michele of Bobby's World
by Margo Curry
For Dominic and Michele, partying isn't just a lifestyle, it's a full-time
job. Learn how DMDJs and Bobby's World help people have a good time,
what it takes to get someone out on the dance floor, and why partying
isn't always just fun and games.
James
Huffman
by Margo Curry
Like a bat-wielding principal in a troubled high school, James Huffman
turned a floundering program into a burgeoning resource for actors looking
to further their knowledge and make invaluable connections in the entertainment
world. Find out what he gained from The Audition Experience, and what
these seminars can do for you.
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Recent Reviews:
American
Splendor
by Sonny King
If you don't believe that 'truth' is stranger than 'fiction,' then this
film just might change your mind. What do I mean by that? Well, this
is a film of a comic book that was based on the real life of the writer
that created it (the comic book American Splendor).
The Pianist
by Sonny King
This is my pick for Best Film of 2002, an epic and very personal drama
that goes beyond revealing the horrors of a time we all commonly refer
to as ‘The Holocaust.’
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