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. This event is FREE FOR EVERYONE. Future events will likely have a nominal fee attached for interested parties who are not SAG or AFTRA members, but this event is presented without charge.
Please join us Sunday afternoon for an informative presentation including Q&A from the audience. If you can make it Sunday please introduce yourself and let me know you saw the announcement here.
Here’s the pitch:
Indie people don’t wait for the projects to come to them . . . they create!
Join industry experts for an informative session of supporting your creative vision while using professional talent. From Shorts to Ultra Low, to Full Features, to Webisodes or New Media and Gaming . . . SAG has a contract that can help improve your creation by broadening your talent pool. Bring your ideas and your questions.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
2-4 p.m.
Picture Box Studio
701 Tillery, Suite A-7
Austin, Texas 78702
512-480-9291
Panelists:
Bryan Poyser - Producer, Writer, Director has created award winning indie films of various levels from shorts to full feature productions. Co-Founder of Cinematexas Film Festival, Bryan is recognized as a fixture in the Texas film scene and now serves as the Director of Artist Services for the Austin Film Society.
Linda Dowell - SAG Regional Branch Division Executive Director oversees a Division covering 20 regional branches across the nation (every branch between LA and New York). Linda is well versed in the details of SAG’s film agreements and has assisted hundreds of filmmakers with utilizing professional talent in their low budget projects. She also serves on the Board of TXMPA, is a member of Women in Film in Houston and Dallas, and is a member of the Dallas Producers Association.
Lori Madrid - Line Producer, UPM and now Director of Operations at Spiderwood Studios has worked on numerous features and webisodes including “A Tribute to Big Red”, “Inspector Mom” and “Prison Break”. She knows the different challenges that face features, webisodes and TV production and is dedicated to helping the media community understand the importance of raising the bar and creating more production in Texas.
Tom Booker – Actor, Producer, Director, Writer knows the art of creating work. As a performer, Tom has appeared in hundreds of commercials and television shows. His live performances include “The Real Live Brady Bunch in LA and New York and his improv skills have led him to direct and teach at The Second City Training Center in LA. Tom co-wrote “Kill The Man” starring Luke Wilson that premiered at Sundance and is the founder of The Institution Theater in Austin.
This event is free. Seating is limited. RSVP to tavery at sag.org
Space & equipment graciously donated by Reel Women & Exec. Director, Sherry Mills.
