On-Camera TV/Film INTENSIVE with Bess Fifer CSA, Casting Director - Multiple NETFLIX Series, Features, and Indies!

Wednesday, March 28, 2018, 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT

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As a seasoned independent casting director with over 10 years of experience, Bess Fifer has played a key role in shaping numerous careers across film, Broadway, and television. Bess cut her teeth at New York's most in-demand casting office, Telsey + Company, where she worked on a diverse range of high-profile projects, such as SEX AND THE CITY: THE MOVIE, JONAH HEX, I LOVE YOU PHILLIP MORRIS, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, RENT, IN THE HEIGHTS, and over 100 national commercials. After striking out on her own in 2010, Bess' keen eye for talent and her professionalism have been consistently sought after.

Bess's most recent projects include SXSW's 2017 Audience Award Winner THE LIGHT OF THE MOON, the indie features WETLANDS and BORN GUILTY, and POTTERSVILLE for Netflix. Earlier work includes casting THE HUMBLING starring Al Pacino and helmed by legendary Writer/Director/Producer Barry Levinson, and the independent comedy BERT AND ARNIE'S GUIDE TO FRIENDSHIP.

Associate Casting Director work includes the upcoming Showtime Series ESCAPE AT DANNEMORA as well as 2014's THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY with Rachel Tenner Casting, both directed by Ben Stiller, Seasons one and two of MARVEL'S DAREDEVIL as well as season one of LUKE CAGE, with Julie Schubert Casting, and acting as the New York Casting Associate on season one of STRANGER THINGS with Carmen Cuba Casting. Bess also had the pleasure of working with the legendary Peter Bogdanovich on SHE'S FUNNY THAT WAY with Jen Rudin Casting.

Please click this link to view Bess's current and recent projects!

Sides will be available via your Actors Connection account upon registration. You'll work with Bess ON-CAMERA in a group as she coaches you through your scene in an audition format that replicates her casting process. She'll provide you with constructive feedback along with on-camera audition tips so that you leave the class with a better understanding of the process and how to book the job.

This is a wonderful opportunity to be coached by an expert in TV and film!

Space is limited!

When she's not on the clock casting the features ALASKA, LINGUA FRANCA, and CATCHING UP, Bess can be found swinging kettlebells, listening to rap from the 90's, or brunching with her favorite women. Bess Fifer currently resides in New York with her husband Mark, and their 4-legged children Rufus, Pete, and Cozmo.

*** Scenes will be recorded on-camera. As a courtesy, your video clips will be made available to you within a week. An email notification will be sent when the clips are available to view and download from your Actors Connection account. Please note: from time to time technical issues do occur, as a result video clips are a courtesy, not a guarantee.***

Bess Fifer

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Wednesday, March 28, 20186:30 pm

The following disclaimer is provided specifically at the request of and in accordance with SAG/AFTRA: Seminars or classes are for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment in the field or representation by an agent or casting director.