Zoom: FILM/TV Online Intensive with BERNADETTE MCBRINN, Associate Casting Director, Candice Alustiza Casting

Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 7pm ET / 4pm PT

This event is in the past.

From one of the busiest film and TV casting offices in NYC, Bernadette is an Associate Casting Director working with Candice Alustiza. 

Their recent credits include the hit Amazon Prime series MR & MRS SMITH, created by & starring Donald Glover, the AppleTV+ Anthology series EXTRAPOLATIONS, the limited series LADY IN THE LAKE for Amazon Prime, starring Natalie Portman & the Feature Film IMAGINARY FRIENDS, for Paramount, written & directed by John Krasinski. 

Her projects include THREE undisclosed episodics for MAJOR streaming and cable services. 

EVENT OVERVIEW:

Bernadette's online intensive will replicate the "real world" film/TV audition process and give you insider industry tips to help you book!

You'll start off with an informative Q&A, followed by your presentation of the scene with a reader on-camera in a group. Be prepared to take feedback and adjustments.

The host will open the ‘room’ at least 30 minutes before the start of class. You’re welcome to arrive during this time to run your scene with the host.

Bernadette is interested in meeting new talent - all types - all ethnicities - all ages (16+).

What to Prepare:

For this event, please bring in your own scene of choice (no more than 2 minutes in length) that you feel best showcases your strengths as an actor. If you do not have your own scene, you can select a scene from the General Sides database (link located in your Actors Connection account upon registration).
Please email jess@actorsconnection.com your scene choice AS AN ATTACHMENT (file should be labeled YourName_CHARACTER) by 5pm (EST) the DAY BEFORE the event.


Please follow the procedures listed below:

  • Please update your headshot and fill out the MY INFO section of your AC account upon registration.

  • The room will be open 30 minutes before the event is scheduled to start. Please arrive at least 10 MINUTES before your event begins as your host will give important information about the event at this time.

  • Instructions and the ZOOM link for access to this online event will be emailed to you in advance. If you have not received the link by one hour before the event, please reach out to registration@actorsconnection.com.

Our online office hours are 9am-6pm Monday-Friday

If you have an emergency for a class you are participating in outside of these hours, please email help@actorsconnection.com and your host will be able to respond.

**No recording of any kind is permitted by participants during class.**

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**Please keep in mind that all programs at Actors Connection are for educational and professional development purposes. Participating in any class or event is not a promise of employment.**

Bernadette McBrinn

Bernadette is an Associate Casting Director with Candice Alustiza Casting. 

Most recent credits include: The upcoming series MR & MRS SMITH, created by & starring Donald Glover for Amazon Prime, the AppleTV+ Anthology series EXTRAPOLATIONS, the limited series LADY IN THE LAKE for Amazon Prime, starring Natalie Portman & the Feature Film IMAGINARY FRIENDS, for Paramount, written & directed by John Krasinski. 

Previous Credits include: Seasons 2 & 3 of the AppleTV+ Series SEE, starring Jason Momoa. Prior to working with Candice, she was with Gayle Keller Casting & worked on the feature film HUSTLERS starring Jennifer Lopez & Constance Wu, and Season 1 of the FX Series What We Do in the Shadows. She was also the Associate Casting Director on Season 2 of the Marvel/Netflix series The Punisher & The Emmy Nominated Netflix series It’s Bruno! 

Before transitioning into casting, she was a talent agent with Avalon Artists Group for 7 years.

Follow this link to view her credits on IMDb

Meets

Tuesday, April 9, 20247:00 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.