New! 2-Week Online FEATURE FILM/TV Class with JOEY MONTENARELLO, Casting Director, SW CASTING
Wednesday, July 21, 2021, 2pm ET / 11am PT
This event is in the past.
Joey recently joined the team at STEWART WHITLEY to expand the business to Film/TV and is currently casting.
His casting credits include the Oscar-winning film SPOTLIGHT, THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN, MA, BONDING, THE LAST OG, & JESSICA JONES.
His new 2-week online class will replicate the "real world" television/film audition process and give you insider industry tips to help you book!
Your first week, you'll bring in a 2-3 pg. scene of your choice to work on. In your second week, you'll work on a scene assigned to you by Joey.
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.
He's interested in meeting new talent - all types - all ethnicities - all ages (18+).
What to Prepare:
For your first class, please prepare a 2-3 page scene of your choice that you feel best showcases your strengths as an actor. You can select a scene from the General Sides database (link located in your Actors Connection account upon registration), OR bring in your own 2-3 page scene.
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.
For your second class, Joey will select sides for you to prepare based on your headshot and fully completed MY INFO section in your AC account.
Assignments will be emailed 1-3 days in advance.
Please follow the procedures listed below:
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Please update your headshot and fill out the MY INFO section of your AC account upon registration.
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Arrive at least 10 MINUTES before your event is slated to start. Your host will give important information about the event at this time.
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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 12pm (EST) the day-of the event, please reach out to registration@actorsconnection.com at least one hour PRIOR to the start of class.
**Actors Connection classes and programming are for ADULTS (18+). With permission, some teens (14+) are allowed to take adult programming. To inquire about getting permission, please send an email to: info@actorsconnection.com**
**No recording of any kind is permitted by participants during class.**
**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.**
Joey Montenarello
Joey Montenarello is a NY based Casting Director who casts for film and television. Coming off three years as the sole Casting Director responsible for spearheading the Film and TV arm at Stewart/Whitley, Joey has recently launched his own office, Montenarello Casting, where he will continue to cast and develop his current film projects.
Joey's current projects include the films STRESS TEST, directed by first-time filmmaker J.J. Woronoff, LOS VAMPIRES, directed by Craig Mitchell and the US Casting for ENTROPY, directed by Lola Atkins.
He just completed casting of THE DUTCHMAN, directed by Andre Gaines, as well as THE BIRD AND THE BEE, directed by Justin Kelly and starring Alicia Silverstone.
Recent credits include casting the films Parachute (SXSW 2023), Malum, Daughter of the Bride, Holly Jolly, All You Need Is Blood, The Snare, They/Them/Us, and Death Saved My Life.
Prior to his time spent at Stewart/Whitley, Joey spent six years as Associate Casting Director at Barden/Schnee Casting, where he cast numerous projects including: FILM: Spotlight, Leave No Trace, Still Alice, Clemency, Timmy Failure, Pitch Perfect 2 & 3, The Girl on the Train, Sisters, Ma, The Upside, Galveston, The Boy Downstairs, Get on Up, Prisoners; TELEVISION/NEW MEDIA: 13 Reasons Why (Pilot - Netflix), Jessica Jones (Season 1 - Netflix), The Last OG (Season 1 - TBS), Girlboss (Netflix), Good Girls Revolt (Amazon), Queen America (Facebook Watch), Bonding (Netflix).
Joey is also an eight time Artios Award Nominee, having most recently been nominated in the Micro Budget category for his work on the film They/Them/Us.
Joey began his career as an intern at Telsey + Co, before becoming a Casting Assistant on the Television shows Smash and A Gifted Man. Joey also freelanced as an Assistant to Jen Rudin on the casting of various TV pilots, feature films and commercials.
Meets
| Wednesday, July 21, 2021 | 2:00 pm |
| Wednesday, July 28, 2021 | 2:00 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.
