TV Pre-Pilot Season Weekend with 5 Casting Directors & Talent Agents (Nov. 17-18 for Kids & Teens)
Saturday, November 17, 2018, 10:15am ET / 7:15am PT
This event is in the past.
Get ahead of the game and ready to book TV shows this Pilot Season, the busiest time of year for casting with more auditions happening than usual!
Open to actors of all levels, ages 7-16. Showcase on-camera to 5 incredible pro's Saturday & Sunday, November 17 and 18 and receive feedback plus videos from your on-camera events.
Each year, the major American broadcast television networks – including ABC, CBS, The CW, FOX, NBC, Disney – cast for their new TV shows, also known as pilots. Meet and perform for 2 Casting Directors working for some of these networks, and 3 Talent Agents/Managers that can get you in the door to audition.
CASTING DIRECTORS-
Michelle works with Brette Goldstein Casting and predominantly casts for film, TV and commercials. She is also a producer and director.
Recent casting credits include: feature films Crazy Famous and Hedgehog, Lifetime Movie Network's I Love You But I Lied, the NY TV series Donny! on USA Network and a pilot for truTV. Past film and TV projects include: AdFirm, Sharknado 2, But Not for Me, Engram, Reaching Home, Small Miracles, Ten-One, My Bad Trip and Odd Mom Out. Commercial credits include: Nickelodeon, Vicks, Optimum Business and The Sparkle Campaign.
Liz is a CD and indie film producer credited on projects which have screened at hundreds of US and International film festivals. Credits include: Sundance, BAM Cinemafest, Toronto, Brooklyn, Palm Springs, HBO Latino, Urban World, Costa Rica among others, and have aired on CBS, Lifetime, HBO, Showtime and Cinemax.
Casting/producing highlights include: "Off The Rails" Lifetime Movie Network, "Advantageous" Sundance/streaming on Netflix/Independent Spirit Award Nomination,"Zombie Honeymoon"/Showtime. Shorts: "Pop Foul", "Crazy Beats Strong Every Time" & "The Bravest, The Boldest" all official Sundance selections, "Off Track Betty" NY Times Critics Pick, "Window Dressing" Best Dramatic Short, Atlantic City Film Festival. TV: "The Cycle"/CBS, Season One of "Monsters Inside Me"/Animal Planet. Producer/Casting for features "Barrio Boy" and "And Seen" (Documentary/director) both in production, NYC casting for feature "Love is Not Love" in pre-production. Cast "Brothers from the Bottom", for Billie Holiday Theatre.
TALENT AGENCIES-
DDO Artists Agency has been known for representing talented kids for over 40 years. Our Kids Division has recently expanded to the east coast in New York City. With a focus on commercials, TV/Film, theatre, and print, we represent all children under the age of 18. We specialize in developing our youth clients careers to be physically, mentally, and professionally prepared for their futures in the business!
Abrielle works directly with David Gilbert, Head Agent who has met several Kids & Teens at our previous events. ZURI clients appear in a slew of national print & commercial campaigns, on TV series including SMILF, ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, LAW & ORDER SVU, KEVIN CAN WAIT, BLUE BLOODS, MOZART IN THE JUNGLE, on the big screen in films like OCEAN'S 8, PRIVATE LIFE, THE WEEK OF and on the Broadway stage.
In the agency business for 27 years, Barry represents children for theater, film, and television. Current or upcoming bookings include: Television: GATEN MATARAZZO as Dustin Henderson in STRANGER THINGS (Series Regular), FBI, NOS4A2, NEW AMSTERDAM, ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, CENTRAL PARK FIVE, Untitled Fosse/Verdon Project, INSTINCT, THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL, MANIFEST, SINGLE PARENTS, and RAISING DION.
Broadway: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, SCHOOL OF ROCK, LION KING, ANASTASIA, CHOIR BOY, FROZEN, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, KINKY BOOTS, THE PROM, plus several Off-Broadway shows, regional theater and cruise ships. National Tours include: HAMILTON, ANASTASIA, ON YOUR FEET, LES MISERABLES, and SCHOOL OF ROCK
Tentative Schedule: Saturday, November 17 10:15am - Casting Director Prep 12:30pm - Pizza Party (included) 1:30pm - On-Camera Event with Casting Director 3:30pm - Super Cinema Saturday - Acting Class 5:00pm - Dismissal
Sunday, November 18 10:15am - On-Camera Event with Casting Director 12:30pm - Pizza Party (included) 2:00pm - Pre-Pilot Season Showcase with 3 Agents 3:30pm - Dismissal
Please bring 5 copies of your headshot/resume. You will need to prepare one scene for the weekend which we will provide and email you 2-3 days before the event.
Complimentary coaching on your scene included before you showcase. Pizza party lunch is also included both days.
Family/friends are invited to the Showcase on Sunday at 3:30pm, including a Q&A session with the Casting Director and Talent Agents/Managers in attendance. You'll also leave with select written feedback on your performance.
Limited space available.
Meets
| Saturday, November 17, 2018 | 10:15 am |
| Sunday, November 18, 2018 | 10:15 am |
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.
