Advanced TV Intensive with John Ort, Casting Associate - Credits include the upcoming Ozark (Netflix) , Bull, Younger, PILOTS and more!
Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 7pm ET / 4pm PT
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A rare opportunity NOT to be missed! John continues to work at some of the most HIGH PROFILE Casting offices in NYC. His Casting Associate credits include the first season of Ozark (Netflix) to be released in 2017, the pilot Bull (CBS), Younger seasons 1 & 2 (TV Land), the last 2 seasons of Royal Pains (USA), the Unt. Sarah Silverman Pilot (HBO) and NY casting for the pilot Blindspot (NBC). Previously John was Manager of Casting at ABC Primetime NY casting series regulars for numerous pilots and currently running series. He was the NY covering CD on the pilots for Black-ish and Secrets & Lies.
In addition, John worked on series such as Grey's Anatomy, Modern Family, Nashville and Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. For 7 years he oversaw the casting and production of the annual Disney | ABC Talent Diversity Showcase in NY. Independent projects include the short musical Once Begun as part of the In The Works series (January '17), Evolution (Music Video '17), Teach Me To Sing (ongoing musical development), Etymology (Short Film '16) Luke Nicholas (Fringe '13), Ready For the Change (April '12), Hello, My Name Is Billy (Fringe '11), Over and Over (Fringe '10) and Flight (Fringe '09). He also had the pleasure last year to direct the web series, The SeanTal Show.
For this evening's on-camera intensive, John will have received your headshots and resumes in advance and cast you in a scene which you will receive prior to the intensive. The session will start off with a Q&A, then John will begin working with you and a reader ON CAMERA in a GROUP format. Be prepared for feedback and to take adjustments on the fly.
He is currently interested in meeting talent of all types and ethnicities(18+).
This on-camera intensive is perfect for honing your skills especially before what looks to be a busy Pilot Season!
Register soon! IT'S GONNA GO FAST!!!
Please upload your headshot and create a resume in your online account upon registration.
John Ort
John Ort, CSA (he/him) is a two-time Artios Award winner for Outstanding Achievement in Casting - most recently for his work as a Casting Director on the 2nd season of the short form series "State of the Union" for Sundance TV/AMC+, and previously as an Associate Casting Director for the first season of Netflix’s “Ozark.”
Credits include Will Gluck's comedy feature Anyone But You, Gareth Edwards’ sci-fi feature The Creator, the Miramax horror film The Home, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, the international series "The Swarm," the last 5 seasons of CBS's “Bull,” CBS’s “Tommy" starring Edie Falco, several Tom Hooper directed commercial film spots, VO for Gen-Z Media’s scripted podcasts, feature films My Hero, Love Island (Fire Island), Last Ferry and Anya, short films Dérive, The Water Song and Etymology, as well as the music video Evolution featuring SIREN.
Previously John was Manager of Casting for ABC Primetime in NY casting series regulars for numerous pilots and currently running series.
Meets
| Wednesday, May 31, 2017 | 7:00 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.
