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 [...]

You will probably recognize Tom Wilson from his many roles in films and television. In case you don’t know he’s also a very funny comedian, singer. His song “Character Actor” is so on the money that I wanted to post it here.

A few days ago I posted some information on posting videos to YouTube, including some possible rendering settings, software used, etc. I’m happy to say that I’ve had a few contacts from actors who have been trying to get their footage to look as good as possible on YouTube and other sites and they thanked [...]

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 [...]

I’ll be reading the role of Tom, Terry’s dad in TERRY by Brian Schwarz this coming Friday, 5/8/09 at the Austin Film Society Studio. Here’s some more information on the series and on this reading: All readings free and open to the public. Discussion to follow readings. UTFI READING SERIES: Spring 2009 Co-sponsored by The [...]

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 [...]

Just a reminder of today’s SAG event at 501 Studios: Don’t Become Media Roadkill This SRO event returns to Austin to speak of all things Screen Actors Guild. Keep your career in the fast lane and off the shoulder. Get all the info you need for your next film, webisode, video game, commercial, industrial or [...]

Below is a reprint of an email received from the Austin Film Society. Hopefully this will be useful to those who are not on the AFS email list. SXSW, March 13-22, 2009AFS Screenings & Special Events During SXSW 1. SXSW PANEL: GET THE MOST OUT OF SXSW (3/13) 2. AFS SXSW Member Showcase 1 & [...]

TXMPA Lobby Day 2009 was a long day that began with a 7:30 AM rally on the steps of the Texas Capitol. What a sight! Hundreds of film industry professionals and business people who benefit from a thriving film industry, many dressed in red, answered the call of the TXMPA and showed up for lobby [...]