The 82nd Texas legislature may have cut the film incentive package from $60 Million for 2 years down to $30 Million, but at least they found time to make sure that talent agencies in Texas no longer have to be licensed or bonded. What a stroke of good luck for Texas talent. (That was sarcasm)

Believe it or not HB3167 which takes effect on September 1, 2011, abolishes state regulation of talent agencies and personnel services.

For some reason interior designers are also lumped into this mix, so Lord knows we all need to be on the lookout for any new Interior Design Talent Agencies that may spring up in River City.

Ah…so what? So talent agencies aren’t going to be regulated. Is that a really big deal?

It is if you’re an actor, particularly a novice actor or the parent of some little Johnny or Jane who wants to get into the actin’ bidness.

With no licensing and no bonding required for talent agencies, expect an influx of rip off ‘agents’ who will steer new comers and wannabes to ‘their’ photographers, ‘their’ demo reel or ‘slate’ producers, ‘their’ acting coaches or ‘schools’ etc. And don’t forget the ‘upfront fees’ that the scammers often charge.

Want to sign with the XYZ Modeling and Talent agency, well there’s a signing fee of $100, $300, $500, or more and you can say your little budding star has an agent. The uninformed and the desperate won’t know that no legitimate agent charges an upfront fee to talent. PERIOD. They’ll just know they ‘have an agent’. Uh…NO. They have a new dependent. They just can’t claim him/her on their tax return.

And what about the commission charges?

SAG and AFTRA mandate that an agent can take no more than 10% of their actor’s earnings. Already, in our market it is common for the non-franchised agents to take 15% or more from their non-union talent. What happens when these new agents that will be drawn to this market decide that talent must pay 25% or more? If the talent doesn’t know any better, they may think these are standard industry practices. They are not.

Having ANY agent is better than not having an agent at all isn’t it? NO. Having a BAD agent, particularly a bad agent who is also a crook, is much WORSE than having no agent at all.

If you or your youngster is signed with one of the scam agencies, then you only THINK you have representation. You’re not only wasting your money, you are wasting precious time that could be spent getting professional representation and career guidance from a legitimate agent.

You’ll be waiting for audition calls that never come. And let’s not even get into the really seamy side of the business that can involve the ‘casting couch’ in an ‘agents’ office or worse, the stone cold creeps who are just looking for a way to get close to your kids. Think I’m overstating? Think again.

Unsuspecting and ill informed talent, particularly the young and their parents, could end up signing contracts that bind them to these agencies with contractual language that goes well beyond the terms allowed by SAG and AFTRA franchised agency agreements and well beyond the norms for the existing and ethical non-franchised agencies.

Can this seemingly bonehead move by the legislature have a silver lining? I think it might.

As a longtime member of SAG (Screen Actors Guild) and AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) I HOPE that existing non-franchised agencies that are running ethical operations will strongly consider franchising with the guilds.

It is in the interest of these agents to separate their operations from the scum suckers that will surely hit the market. Those of us who are already here and active know who the good agents are. But the lines will begin to blur in the eyes of the public and the new comers to this market. And it won’t take that long.

At this time all of the SAG and AFTRA franchised agents in Texas are in either Dallas or Houston. We have no franchised agents in Austin. We are lucky because we have some of the best agents in the state in our market. We have some great, ethical, hard working, non-franchised agents in Central Texas but I’m hoping the time has come for them to step up and franchise with SAG and AFTRA.

Agents who are able to advertise their operations as being SAG and AFTRA franchised will offer the public and their talent rosters assurance that these agents are REAL talent agents and not just moneypits.

These non-agents will accomplish at least one thing.

They will take talent that are mostly at the beginning of their careers and they will sidetrack them into classes and substandard training; they will stall their growth at the very time when they need to be learning and improving by leaps and bounds to really compete as professional actors.

Make no mistake that the Agents In Name Only know all the tricks of the trade. Some of them will even SEEM to be legit. But they will cut corners and cross lines that can’t be crossed by responsible, ethical talent agents.

What kind of protections does SAG offer to member actors?

Non-union actors do not have the protections offered to members of SAG and AFTRA. And now they have a much harder road to travel to receive help from the state of Texas. Ready to get in line at the Attorney General’s office?

Here are some of the areas covered by the SAG Agency Department:

the interpretation and enforcement of SAG’s Agency Regulations and Contracts, [a/k/a Rule 16(g)]
responding to performers’ questions and concerns about their agency relationships
investigating member complaints
interacting with agents, attorneys, casting directors and other designated performer representatives on all topics
mediating disputes between agents and members in order to diffuse conflicts before arbitration becomes necessary
maintaining working relationships with talent agent organizations (e.g., ATA, NATR), as well as other industry labor organizations (e.g. AFTRA)
advising members on the terms and conditions of onerous general service agreements (or “GSAs”) outside of SAG’s jurisdiction
keeping abreast of new legislation relating to agency matters
consulting and assisting SAG staff across the country on agency rulings and policy; maintaining an “Actors To Locate” service for potential employers seeking to hire SAG members
and facilitating arbitration between members and agents, when necessary.

A word to SAG Eligible Actors

Hopefully the fact that the state will no longer offer agency licensing and bonding protection will encourage experienced, eligible actors to help strengthen the Texas SAG and AFTRA membership and join. You are already benefiting from the SAG and AFTRA contracts without paying any of the freight that helps establish the wage minimums, working conditions, producer pension and health care contributions, residual payments, etc.

If deregulation results in more franchised agencies in Texas and encourages experienced, eligible actors to take advantage of the protections offered by SAG and AFTRA membership, then maybe, just maybe it will have been a better move than it seems right now.

If you’re not a member of TXMPA, join today. TXMPA is at the forefront of the success of the current Texas Film Incentive program which has helped generate $610 Million in new in-state spending.

Given the current budget shortfall that is in the news practically every day, the film incentive program will likely face a serious test in the upcomming legislative session. Hopefully, the powers that be will see the benefit of $610 Million dollars flowing through our economy and the fact that the program has accounted for 55,000 jobs for Texans over the past two years.

Here’s the missive from TXMPA:

CHASE – 8pm Mondays on NBC
THE GOOD GUYS – 7pm Fridays on FOX

While we mourn the untimely loss of FOX’s LONE STAR (shot in Dallas) and ABC’s MY GENERATION (shot in Austin) earlier this Fall, and also say a fond farewell to FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (airing its final season now on DirecTV, and this spring on NBC), we’re proud to still have two Texas shows in primetime every week, and look forward to more on the horizon.

Currently, Lifetime is prepping a pilot for MEET JANE in Austin, and TNT is developing a remake of DALLAS. Meanwhile, CBS and CSI creator Anthony Zuiker are developing a new crime drama called DESPERADO set in San Antonio. Thanks to the incentives and our top flight crews, the word is out that Texas is one of the best places to shoot series television.

TV is great for Texas – the Dallas Morning News reports that even short-lived LONE STAR “pumped about $7 million into the local economy”. And it’s not just the big cities that benefit – read about how CHASE filmed at Trinidad ISD in Henderson County:

“This was a way to generate some good, positive things for Trinidad,” said TISD Superintendent David Atkeisson. “Obviously our focus is on books, but we also want to expose our students to experiences that might spur them on to future endeavors. The thing I was most impressed with was the professionalism and patience of the cast and crew working with our kids. It was a great experience.”

Philip Daay and Chris Engen & Cast of TWILIGHT NATION

Check out the AAC Facebook page for a calendar of upcoming events.

Twilight Nation Poster

FREE and open to the public

Seating is limited: RSVP to the  AustinActorsConservatory at gmail.com

As a Reminder, parking signs at St. Edward’s are NOT enforced on the weekends.

SCREENWRITERS BIOs:

PHILIP DAAY
Based in Austin, Philip Daay learned his craft from the late Malvin Wald, the Oscar-nominated writer of the legendary noir classic The Naked City. Born to immigrants, his mother from Thailand and his father from Iraq, Philip’s first break came with the sale of his movie Left In Darkness to prolific television producer/writer Stephen J. Cannell. The movie enjoyed a release on Worldwide DVD and the Sci-Fi Channel (SyFy).

Ever since, Philip has continued his work in the entertainment industry. Past options include a Horror project to Haxan Films/White Ape; the creators of the cult hit The Blair Witch Project. He has also signed a past option on a Sci-Fi/Horror script with producer Robert Kandle and Oscar-nominated producer David Levy. He has recently concluded a Romance/Comedy assignment still in development for director Todd Cantelon and Trillenium Media Group up in Canada.

Philip’s upcoming projects include Black Salt, an Action/Martial Arts/Thriller starring Michael Jai White and Tom Sizemore to be directed by veteran stunt coordinator Nick Powell. He also wrote the upcoming Sci-Fi/Action graphic novel Scionic for Arcana Studios to be published in 2010.

CHRIS ENGEN A talented writer, musician and actor, Chris Engen has enjoyed an extensive career over the past decade. He played recurring roles on varied television shows such as CSI: New York and Felicity and main character roles for Saints & Sinners and As If. His movie career began in 2004 with DIRTY DANCING: HAVANA NIGHTS. His acting continued as one of the main characters on the movie LEFT IN DARKNESS written by Philip Daay. His latest projects include primary cast in EASY RIDER: THE RIDE BACK the official prequel to the classic EASY RIDER in 1969 starring Dennis Hopper. His collaborative relationship with Philip began on the set of LEFT IN DARKNESS which culminated with Twilight Nation.

More about Script to Screen:

The Script to Screen series is a LIVE read with professional actors of un-produced film or TV scripts before an industry audience. Our scripts are selected from professional writers and/or script festival winners. They are rehearsed, directed and performed by professionals before industry casting directors, producers, directors, potential investors and industry pros for one performance only.

The Script to Screen program began in Houston in 2007 and has grown to now include regular reads in the Austin and Dallas area. Production, financing and re-development of these projects has been the result. Script to Screen is committed to helping professional writers present their work to potential investors and provide a level of talent that can help facilitate casting. Our goal is to provide more work opportunities for industry professionals living and working in Texas.

Here is a brief excerpt:

Show business is a difficult, time-consuming, and often disappointing arena. Many people take the time to hone their craft and become excellent actors, only to “wash out” and give up trying because of the many discouraging aspects of the business. … You could go a year, maybe two, without a paying acting job…

…I’m not trying to drop a heavy, wet blanket over all your dreams, but I am interested in whether you are CALLED to be an actor. Moses was called to lead the Israelites out of the promised land and give us God’s law. He faced quite a bit of rejection. He complained to God quite a bit. He was discouraged and depressed, but he kept on going. Why? He was CALLED by God…

For those of you not familiar with the HOSFU site, it really is a HUB for information and connections to the faith-based film industry.

I’ve been doing a lot of research over the past couple of months on faith-based film productions. As a Christian who is also a professional actor, I have a strong desire to participate in faith-based film productions. Over the years there have been many roadblocks to that end.

One of the biggest hurdles I’ve had to try to overcome and which still stands in the way, is the limited use of professional actors, members of SAG and/or AFTRA, in so called Christian films. Since there is a lot of debate on exactly what constitutes a ‘Christian Film’, I’ll use the term ‘faith-based’ film from here on out.

While there has been some acceptance of faith-based projects in mainstream filmmaking, it is rare. No doubt, where Hollywood sees a chance to make a buck, they will enter the market. That is sort of where the industry seems to be at this time. With the financial successes of projects like FACING THE GIANTS and FIREPROOF by Sherwood Pictures, companies like Lions Gate, producers of such fare as SAW, DOGMA, GODS AND MONSTERS and FARENHEIT 9/11 have moved into the family and faith-based arena with their Lions Gate Family Entertainment distributing such films as NO GREATER LOVE, a film that bears strong resemblance to fare one might see on the Hallmark channel, but with an overtly Christian theme and message.

These are positive signs for an audience interested in ‘family’ entertainment but particularly for an audience interested in faith-based projects that have solid, professional talent in front of and behind the camera.

So check out the blog post on the HOSFU site that is linked above. There is great information in the post. And great encouragement as well. As I’ve long told people who ask me if they should pursue a career in professional acting: If you can do something else and be happy and fulfilled, then DO NOT become an actor. If, however, not becomming a professional actor will leave a ‘hole in your soul’, then give it prayerful consideration. IF you are CALLED, you can’t and shouldn’t do anything else.

We are currently casting for our next Script to Screen production. Please review the following breakdowns for BOTH pilots.

Actors for consideration YOU MUST BE A PAID-UP SAG/AFTRA MEMBER. Please submit your headshot and resume and the role(s) you are interested in to  sheila.cooper at sag.org.

Participation requires a commitment of one performance held at on Sunday, JUNE 6, 2010 and 2 rehearsals on Saturdays, MAY 15 and MAY 22, all in Austin. This is a live performed read by professional actors BEFORE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS MAY 7, 2010. AUDITIONS BY APPT ONLY ON SATURDAY MAY 8, 2010 OR BY VIRTUAL AUDITION. (ask for details when submitting)
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AUSTIN ACTORS CONSERVATORY
SCRIPT TO SCREEN TEAM CASTING FOR “JAKEVILLE, USA”

JAKEVILLE, USA by Jamie Preyer, is a television series pilot. Country Music Legend, Jake Wilson, opens up his place to the reality show “World’s Greatest Stuntman” and all that comes with it.

CAST BREAKDOWN

JAKE WILSON – 50-60, Male, Famous Music Legend. Think Willie Nelson complete with pony tail and beard.

HARPER WILSON – 30’s, Female, daughter to the Jake Wilson, Business professional and stunningly beautiful.

RYAN BAINES – early 20’s, Male, Jake’s Nephew. Fun loving, all American guy

CHRIS JOHNS– 30’s, Male, Tall, handsome, Cowboy type (New York accept a plus)

BEN HAYGOOD – late 20’s, Male, thin, frailer Cowboy

LARRY PRIDE – 30s, Male, TV Producer

EUGENE – 60’s, Male, homeless man that Jack has taken under his wing

VICKY JOY – 30’s, Female, Country comedian with a body like Dolly Parton and a sense of humor like Minnie Pearl

JOSH HURLEY – 30’s Male, TV show host

HONDO – 50’s, Male, Jake’s long time friend and tour bus Driver

NARRATOR (reads all narration and set ups)

COWBOY #1 and COWBOY #2
FEMALE CREW MEMBER #1, #2 – 18-30’s, Female twins
COWGIRL CONTESTANT
CAMERA MAN – No lines but a lot of action
PRODUCER voice over

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AUSTIN ACTORS CONSERVATORY
SCRIPT TO SCREEN TEAM CASTING FOR “TWILIGHT NATION”

TWILIGHT NATION by Philip Daay and Chris Engen, is a television series pilot. Set in the old west, William must choose how he will live his life and after life with the guidance of others.

CAST BREAKDOWN

WILLIAM MITCHELL – 50’s, Male, Gruff Cowboy
GAIL MITCHELL – 40’s, Female, William’s wife
JAKE MITCHELL – 20’s, Male, William’s Son
SHERIFF – 50’s, Male
NORMAN FLANNERY – 40’s, Male, Upscale businessman
BLACK KETTLE – late 50’s, Male, Native American
COMM. ALBERT BOONE – 40’s, Male, politician
MAJOR JOHN SEDGWICK – 40’s, Male
SHANE HARLAN 30’s, Male, Gunfighter
KANATI – 60’s, Male, Native American Elder
RAZIELLE – 20’s, Female, Red-haired beauty gunslinger
EVENGELINE – 40’s, Female, Blond bar owner in a buxom dress
DAIMON – 30’s, Male, Native American
NARRATOR – Reads all narration and set ups
TOWNSMAN #1, 30’s, Male
TOWNSWOMAN #1, 30’s, Female
TOWNSWOMAN #2, 30’s, Female
TOWNSWOMAN #3, 30’s, Female
CHEROKEE FEMALE – 20’s, Female
CHEROKEE CORPSES – 40’s , Male, Native American in a dream sequence.
MESSENGER RIDER – 20’s, Male
UNION SUPPORTS – 30’s, Male
CONFEDERATE SUPPORTER – 30’s, Male

We look forward to your submissions!

Sincerely,
Austin Actors Conservatory

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Austin Actors Conservatory
c/o Screen Actors Guild
15950 Dallas Parkway, Suite 400
Dallas, TX 75248
(800) 724-0767, ext. 7 or (972) 361-8185

SAG Armadillo Day Poster

@ THE CROSSROADS OF NEW MEDIA

Saturday: March 13, 2010
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: 219 West
219 West 4th Street
Austin, Texas

Join new media gurus Mike Prasad, Co-Founder and CEO of GirlGamer.com; Mark Friedlander, SAG National Director of New Media; and Will Marshall, SAG iActor online casting coordinator for a compelling look at the phenomenal growth in new media production and distribution.

FREE and open to the public.

Seating is limited: RSVP to Sheila Cooper at  sheila.cooper at sag.org or (800) 724-0767, option 7 or (972) 361-8185 by March 10.

For the professional or wanna be film actor, casting notices are easily found on the internet.

They’re in my email on a daily basis. They’re on Actors Access, they’re on Now Casting and they’re on Short Film Texas, to name but a few sources. ShortFilmTexas.com is a site I check daily because they have a LOT of casting information for Texas productions that is presented in a clear, attractive, accessible format.

What is the single most common mistake I see from the mostly low budget filmmakers who are posting casting notices online?

The mistake that potentially costs producers the better actors they want and need to cast for their projects?

The mistake that makes it harder for the producers to cull out the winners among all those who submit pictures and resumes for their projects?

Let’s use an object lesson by comparing two recent, real online casting notices:

What’s wrong with the following casting notice?

Casting Call For SAG Modified Low Budget HD Feature Film in Dallas, Texas ” XXXXXX” – PAID

Project Title: XXXX!
Project Type: Independent HD Feature
Union / Non-Union: SAG Modified Low Budget
Production Company: XXXX Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Dallas, TX and Waxahachie, TX
Start Date:XXXX
Producer(s): XXXX
Director:XXXX
Production Coordinator: XXXX
Publicist: XXXX

Casting:

* All Roles (paid)
* Extras (unpaid)

Paid / Non-Paid: Paid and Unpaid
Meals / Transportation: Meals

Contact:
CAST – please email headshots/resumes to  XXXX at gmail.com

The text above is from a real casting notice for a SAG signatory film. Names deleted to protect the guilty. Have you figured out why the above casting notice is a complete waste of time? If not, read on.

Check out the next casting notice:

Production Title: Fighting Devils
Studio/Independent/Student: Independent
Production Company: Silent Run Pictures
Union/Non-Union: Non-Union
Project Type: Short Film
Project Format: HD, MiniDV
Production Location: Austin, Texas
Production Start Date: October 24, 2009
Shooting Schedule: 3-4 days over a couple weeks
Production Wrap Date: November 25, 2009

Producer: Jacob Walinski
Writer: Boyd Yates and Jacob Walinski
Director: Boyd Yates
Additional Attached Cast/Crew: Andrew Medina and Jerry Early

Synopsis:

We are going to make a short movie that we wrote a few years back. It will be about a priest and the devil playing basketball for a soul. I know its a concept that has been done before. But not the way or with the style we envision. The whole thing will be in camera effects driven. Some of the things we plan on doing include the devil changing forms behind a pole, passing to himself and even turning into an ashtray. Its going to be a fun one to make.

Character Breakdowns:

* Devil – Tall 5′8 to 6′5 male with dark hair. Has to be able to at least pretend to play basketball. The devil will be sneaky with plenty of tricks up his sleeve. Sly and cunning.
* Devil form 2 – Female has to be ok with running up and down the court with a baseball tee and towel shorts. we prefer darker hair for this person but we will consider anyone.
* Devil form 3 – Tall Tall Tall. Im talking like at least 6′3 to 7. and built. We want this man to tower over the priest.
* Priest – we need an athletic mid 20’s to mid 30’s male. He is a man of the cloth but he does not put up with the devils trickery. He plays fair but good.
* Band member – Young guy. Punk rock/ heavy metal type. They are going to be fighting fro this persons soul.

And if anyone knows a good local band that would be willing to let us in where ever they practice that would be great. We want to showcase there band a little. And maybe us a song or two.

Audition Details:
October 03, 2009
Location – Email me first. Then I will give out location of the audition and any other info that you need.

Paid/Non-Paid: Non-Paid
Other/Additional Compensation: Film Credit, DVD Copy
Meals/Lodging/Transportation Provided: Meals Snacks and Beverages

*Email Your Casting Submissions To:
Please email headshots / resume to  Jacobwalinski at gmail.com

*Film/Production Company Website: www.Silentrunpictures.com

Note that the second casting notice is for a non-union film that pays nothing.

Which notice seems the more professional? More informative? To which notice would you be more likely to respond?

What’s wrong with the first casting notice?

Answer: It doesn’t tell potentially interested actors anything about the story or the characters to be cast.

The first example is bad not only for the actors but for the producers as well. Who is going to respond to the first notice?

This is purportedly a SAG signatory production. How many SAG actors are going to respond to what amounts to a complete shot in the dark?

Why bother to be a SAG signatory production and then withhold all details about what kind of cast you’re looking for? Why set yourself up for a mailbox full of headshots and resumes from people who are absolutely WRONG for your project?

If you’re looking for 2 six year old girls, please say so. That way us 50something old farts won’t waste our time or yours by submitting to your project. You’ll hopefully have a more targeted group of submissions to wade through.

Not to pick on the first post. It is one of many that I see daily that are a complete waste of time for everyone concerned.

Come on indie producers, THINK! If you’re not organized enough to post a casting notice that lets the acting community know what kind of characters you need for your project, are you really organized enough to actually produce a movie?

A final thought:
What is the first thing casting notice 1 tells you? It tells me they don’t have an experienced casting director, if they have one at all. That’s the first thing. This is a big mistake, IMO. If you’re a low budget filmmaker and you don’t think you can afford an established CD, approach one of their assistants. If your project has attractive elements, you never know who might want to come on board. A casting person with even a little bit of experience is going to save you a lot of time. And remember…time is money.

RANT OFF

Texas

“Beyond the Farthest Star” – 00233502

Pathlight Entertainment, LLC – Low Budget

Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX

Start Date: October 1, 2009

“Cameraman” – 00248634

Dixie Films Alpha LP – Low Budget Modified

Location: Longview, TX

Start Date: September 24, 2009

Casting: David Cole  dnc at dixiefilms.com

“Cherry Bomb” – 00246793

Strike Anywhere Productions, LLC – Ultra Low Budget

Location: Austin, TX

Start Date: September 16, 2009

Casting: Garrett Hargrove;  contact at cherrybombfilm.com

“Cowboy and Lucky” – 00247361

Red C Entertainment – Ultra Low Budget

Location: Waco, TX

Start Date: To be determined

Casting:  info at redctelevision.com

Cowgirl Chicks, The – 00248526

Rodeo Films, LLC – Low Budget Modified

Location: Ft. Worth, TX

Start Date: Late October 2009

“Friday Night Lights” – #00246956

NBC Studios, Inc.

Start Date: 9/2/09

Location: Austin, TX

Casting: Beth Sepko  info at bethsepkocasting.com

“God Save the Red, Black and Blonde” – #00246098

Ordered Productions – Ultra Low Budget

Location: Austin, TX

Start Date: To be determined

Casting: Dan Jimenez;  daj5757 at gmail.com

“Jacob’s Edge” – #00246799

Long Distance Freestyle, LLC – Theatrical

Location: Dallas, TX; L.A. CA; Georgia

Start Date: September 15, 2009

“Just Me and Jose” – 00249418

Just Me and Jose, LLC – Ultra Low Budget

Location: McAllen, TX

Start Date: To be determined

“Legend of Hell’s Gate, The” – 00248883

4 Go West, LLC – Low Budget

Location: Granbury, TX

Start Date: October 12, 2009

Casting: Beth Sepko

“Los Scavengels” – 00249412

Demetrius Navarro – Ultra Low Budget

Location: Dallas, TX

Start Date: October 2, 2009

“Mind of its Own, A” – 00248745

Speaking Productions, LP – Low Budget Modified

Location: Dallas, TX

Start Date: September 28, 2009

Casting: Donise Hardy

“Minority Western” - 00220674

FAD Productions – Ultra Low Budget

Locations: AZ & Dallas, TX

Start Date: December 2009

Casting: Victoria Joyce Hernandez; (213) 440-6288

“Predators” – 00249564

Predator Planet, Inc. – Theatrical

Location: Austin, TX

Start Date: Late September

“Pros and Cons” - 00246100

Going Bats Entertainment – Ultra Low Budget

Start Date: September 25, 2009

Casting: Scott Ross,  stross at goingbats.com

“Trysts” – 00248638

Adulterers, LLC – Low Budget Modified

Location: Austin, TX

Start Date: October 13, 2009

Casting: Peter Yoder  peteryoder at bleutuna.com

Louisiana

“Battle Los Angeles” – 002458852

Battle Productions, LLC

Location: Baton Rouge, Shreveport, LA

Start Date: September 10, 2009

Casting: Fincannon Casting

“First Wedding, Then Marriage” – 00248498

First Wedding Then Marriage, LLC- Theatrical

Location: New Orleans, LA

Start Date: To be determined

“Hurting Kind, The” – #00244310

TNC Shreveport, LLC – Low Budget Modified

Location: Shreveport, LA

Start Date: October 15, 2009

“Locked Down” aka “Cage, The” – 00248248

LA Cage Productions, LLC – Low Budget

Location: Jefferson Parish, LA

Start Date: September 11, 2009

“Monster Wolf” – 00249488

Monster Wolf, LLC – Low Budget Modified

Location: Lafayette, LA

Start Date: September 28, 2009

“Relative Strangers” – 00244457

Relative Strangers, LLC – Theatrical

Location: Louisiana (non-specific location)

Start Date: To be determined