THE NETWORK AUSTIN MIXER - THE ALLIANCE

WHAT: The Network Austin Mixer
WHEN: Wednesday September 24 - Speakers at 7 PM — Network Till Late
WHERE: Mother Egan‚s Irish Pub - 715 West 6th St. Austin, TX
WHO: Everyone involved in film and media… and YOU!
SPEAKERS: A Panel of Speakers from THE ALLIANCE
* Donise Hardy, President, Talent Works-USA
* Veronica Kelly-Albiez, Vice President, DVA Talent
* Liz […]

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Support for TXMPA Required NOW

POSTED BY txactor on Sep 10 under Actors, Auditions, Austin Actors, Austin Film, Austin Studios, Callbacks, Commercials, Directors, Filmmakers, Filmmaking, Friday Night Lights, IActor, Indie Film, New Mexico Film Production, Producers, Residuals, SAG, SAG Eligible, SAG Membership, SAGIndie, TXMPA

Okay, actors. Whether you’re SAG, Non-SAG, SAG-Eligible or anywhere in between, you need to get involved by joining the TXMPA. If WE don’t achieve a significant increase in our state film incentive program in the upcoming legislative session, our TEXAS film industry is going to be further decimated. At that point the decision […]

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Friday Night Lights: How Is This Going to Work Exactly?

POSTED BY txactor on Aug 10 under Acting, Actors, Auditions, Austin Actors, Austin Film, Callbacks, Film Crew, Film Distribution, Filmmakers, Friday Night Lights, Residuals, SAG, SAG Membership, Self Promotion, Texas Actors, Texas Film Production Fund, Texas Filmmakers, Texas film

You Friday Night Lights fans might find this TV Guide article of interest. I’m wondering how this will work out as well. And will the DirecTV run count as first run and the NBC network run a rerun, or vice versa?
Whatever the case, it’s just another example of the changing landscape for […]

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August Production Update from SAG

POSTED BY txactor on Aug 7 under Acting, Actors, Auditions, Austin Actors, Austin Film, Austin Studios, Callbacks, Casting Notices, Directors, Filmmakers, Filmmaking, Friday Night Lights, Indie Film, Producers, SAG, SAG Eligible, SAG Membership, SAGIndie, Texas Filmmakers, Texas film, Tommy G. Kendrick

The following productions has approached SAG about shooting under a SAG signatory agreement. Not all of these projects will necessarily end up going SAG, so ‘buyer’ beware:
American Cartel – Ultra Low Budget
Agave Productions, LLC
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Friday Night Lights Warms Up For Season 3

POSTED BY txactor on Aug 6 under Actors, Auditions, Austin Actors, Austin Film, Callbacks, Casting Notices, Friday Night Lights, SAG, Self Promotion, Texas Actors, Texas Film Production Fund, Tommy G. Kendrick

Given the paucity of film work in the state due to lack of a competitive tax incentive package, the start of FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, Season 3 is a most welcome event. That is even more true this year since PRISON BREAK has fled Texas to hide out in the Los Angeles area, leaving FNL […]

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Letter from Bob Hudgins, Texas Film Commission

A MESSAGE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE TEXAS PRODUCTION COMMUNITY
Folks, the legislative season is upon us. Long before the session begins in January, much work has already been done — and there’s a great deal yet to be done — toward making Texas’ incentive program more competitive, and regaining some of the ground that Texas […]

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Review: One Less Bitter Actor - The Actor’s Survival Guide

POSTED BY txactor on May 4 under Acting, Actors, Auditions, Callbacks, Markus Flanagan

First let me dispel a few myths. “Auditions are about finding the best actor for the job.” Get that out of your head.
And conversely, “I didn’t get the job, so I must not have been good.” Very, very wrong-get that out of your head immediately!
So begins Actor Markus Flanagan’s book, ONE LESS BITTER ACTOR, THE […]

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Auditions Pick Up in Austin - Tips for New Actors Included

POSTED BY txactor on Apr 4 under Acting, Actors, Austin Actors, Callbacks, Casting Notices, Commercials, Tommy G. Kendrick

I guess I’m not officially finished in the business even though I declined the audition for Oliver Stone in Shreveport, LA.
This week has brought a second director’s read for a neat little film shooting shortly here in Austin (quirky script that reminds me IN TONE, not subject matter, of Little Miss Sunshine). I […]

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