AUSTIN CONSERVATORY PRESENTS a free seminar featuring Texas Film Commission head, Bob Hudgins and friends. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear first hand what Hudgins has to say about the new law, about the positive impact on Texas film production and maybe even yet another explanation of the ‘Waco’ brouhaha. TEXAS INCENTIVES—HOW TO [...]

Okay….so I’m working on a new demo for play on the internet. Each clip is kept brief in an effort limit the total file size and to maximize the quality after all the video compression takes place. It’s still a work in progress but here’s where I am today. This version was uploaded to YouTube [...]

On Thursday at Troublemaker Studios in Austin, Gov. Rick Perry signed HB873 into law. This law, a dramatic improvement on the existing film incentive package passed in the previous legislative session, is designed to put Texas back into play as a first tier location filming destination. The package also boosts incentives for commercial production and [...]

SAG and AMPTP settle…bad contract but at least we get to vote on it now…it will pass… Is this the contract we want and need? No. However, after a year of on and off negotiations, this is the contract we’re stuck with and, given the overall economic climate, this contract will pass. At least we [...]

The recently formed AUSTIN CONSERVATORY is picking up steam in its quest to help all actors, particularly SAG and AFTRA actors hone their craft. Following the highly successful Script to Screen event this past Monday, the Conservatory is following up with a forum designed to assist actors and indie filmmakers in moving their careers forward. [...]

The following is from an email blast sent to SAG and AFTRA members: Dear Screen Actors Guild Member, I am very pleased to inform you that early this morning, the SAG/AFTRA Joint Commercials Negotiating Committee, under the capable leadership of John McGuire, Mathis Dunn and Ray Rodriguez, reached a proposed deal on the commercials contracts. [...]

Here’s the press release: The critically acclaimed NBC football-centric drama “Friday Night Lights” has been renewed for two seasons, with NBC and DirecTV partnering to bring the show to its loyal, and vocal audience, according to media reports. The renewal means the show will continue through 2011. Each of the two seasons will have 13 [...]

The productions on this list have all contacted SAG about the possibility of becoming signatory productions but some may not eventually go SAG. So caveat emptor, SAG members. Once again the list of POSSIBLE SAG signatory productions for Louisiana and Texas show that Texas is playing in the rough, with one arm tied behind our [...]

Professional performers present the first in a series of live script reads before directors, producers, agents, casting directors, and potential producers. “Feather in the Rain” by Alex Conrad Monday, March 30 6:00-6:15pm Network 6:15-9:00pm Script Read State Theater 719 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701 512.472.5470

Be sure to tune in to Friday Night Lights this Friday. Rumor has it that FNL just may get a 2 year renewal. That would be great news for Austin and for all Texas actors and for the FNL crew. Please tune in and help those audience numbers. Yours truly has another quick appearance as [...]