June/2008

The South Florida Entertainment Community answered the call from Casting Director Lori Wyman turning out in force, sending a powerful message to the Governor and the State Film Commission with almost 1000 hand written letters expressing their passion for, commitment to and professional investment in the Florida Film Industry.

"Thanks again for a great seminar" - Lisa Varga/Actress

Boca Talent Agency, Photographer Bob Lasky, ActTrue, Casting Director Lori Wyman presented seminars and individual consultations throughout the day.

"...great informative course you provided...I can tell that you love what you do to the point of perfection. It was interesting to see how you exposed real acting versus t.v. acting which gives the audience a sense of superficiality.

Keep up that TRUE passion, for you send out that positive energetic vibe to whomever has the pleasure of having that special contact with you" - Melikah/Actress

Your questions were answered, one on one, by the best in the business: IF YOU WERE THERE!

'Marc Durso was fantastic and exhuberant...Thank you for yesterday, you inspire me' - Diane Dompka/Actress

ActTrue presented three seminars to almost 400 actors who said they had, "...rediscovered their passion for acting."

"You are a great, wonderful, amazing, teacher! Pure energy" - Karen Oakes/Actress

Well, "passion" requires a vibrant industry in which to express itself. This is YOUR career! The Art of it, the Joy of it, the Fun and Fame of it, all depend on the economics of it.

"In addition to your vast knowledge and entertaining delivery, I was particularly impressed by your integrity, which is nothing to take for granted these days!' - Tina Boileau/Parent

The health of the industry is the security of your work, so, contact Wyman Casting about joining this business-life effort.
It's YOUR career!

 

May/2008

ActTrue and DBFF Director, Michael Posner

ActTrue presented workshops and seminars at the prestigious Delray Beach Film Festival to actors, directors, screenwriters and agents with noted Miami Casting Director Lori Wyman and award winning SAG actor Marc Macaulay.

   

Actor/Writer Gregory van Dam, ActTrue and Director Alyn Darnay

"On behalf of the Delray Beach Film Festival, I want to congratulate you for your superb Workshop presentations which were a major contribution to the success of this event. The feedback I got from the attendees was phenomenal. They had nothing but accolades for the professionalism, the delivery, and the invaluable information you imparted. I hope that you enjoyed the experience as well and would be willing to join us again. Many thanks,"

Elliott Schwartz - Filmmaker Workshop Coordinator Delray Beach Film Festival

   

ActTrue and DBFF Industry Relations Director Denise Castillón

"A quick note to say how impressed everyone was with your Delray workshop! I sat with a table of filmmakers and all said how insightful & meaningful your session was. After all our years with performers & how much we enjoyed you, I can only imagine how helpful your approach will be to directors & writers with limited experience with actors. We have performers all over, & we'll be happy to recommend you. Again, it was a pleasure. Not just great material, also extremely entertaining!"

Lisa Maile Seminars & Coaching

"I attended the Acting Workshop held today at the Dolce Amore Restaurant. I highly commend Marc Durso and Lori Wyman for the time and work they put into conducting a truly beneficial seminar for the working actor, thank you. I want to thank DBFF for their effort and highly recommend that this not only be continued at future Festivals, but that it also be extended in time and expanded in locations. It was "priceless" for continued development and growth in my profession. Regards,"

Cyril Serrao - Actor/Workshop participant

 

"Dear Event Organizers, Thank You for including an Acting Workshop in your Festival. Marc Durso and Lori Wyman put together an extraordinary training in the short time they had. The room was full of energy, the information so expanding for actors. What a privilege to work with Marc and Lori, their information was extremely helpful as well as quick, full and to the point. They were magnanimous, patient , caring and eye opening. I look forward to next year's event, you chose well. Thank you,"

Diane Dompka - Actor/Workshop participant

ActTrue, with top Miami industry Casting Director Lori Wyman and award winning SAG actor Marc Macaulay, presented workshops to Agents, Producers, Directors, Screenwriters and Actors in the Hagen Process of Imagery in Action
 

"The contents of the workshop I thought were great because you brought in the best of the industry..what more could you want! The one factor that stuck in my mind that I need to address more in my acting personally is imagery and it helped me get a better understanding of it!"

Larissa Witherspoon - Actor/Workshop participant

 

April/2008

Miami's ActTrue has been invited by LA Acting Coach to the Stars Margie Haber to teach at BIG BREAK HOLLYWOOD

Ms. Haber's Clients include: Brad Pitt, Vince Vaughn, Halle Berry, Heather Locklear

 

Grand Hyatt Atlanta

Backstage West/East , the premier actor magazine, is partnering with Big Break Hollywood to create the most exciting and informative Entertainment Industry event. This corporate sponsorship means BBH is even more affordable!!!:

The Premier Package is now $595, and the Standard Package is now only $250.

   

 

Big Break Hollywood

264 South La Cienega Boulevard

Suite 452

Beverly Hills, CA 90211

info@bigbreakhollywood.com

And here's what you'll experience!!!...

Perform for industry executives such as the casting directors from “Hannah Montana”, “ER,” “iCarly,” “Drake and Josh,” as well as “Days Of Our Lives;” the manager of Oscar winner Halle Berry; and the agents who discovered Leonardo DiCaprio, Zac Efron, America Ferrera, Josh Duhamel, and Naomi Watts.

“Acting Lab” Sessions with acting coaches from the famous Margie Haber Studio in Los Angeles. Question and Answer discussion with a panel of top Hollywood industry executives and celebrities.

“Celebrity Welcome Party”: for participants staying at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, an invitation for admittance to mingle with agents, managers, casting directors, and television and feature film celebrities, including your favorite daytime soap actors! Start those industry relationships NOW!!! Before you move to LA!!!

Autograph and picture signing with some of your favorite film and television stars.

   

BIG BREAK HOLLYWOOD

AND! 12 Finalists will be selected; 3 Winners will be:

Flown to Los Angeles, California (round-trip airfare and housing included)

Awarded a one-year contract with a top theatrical and commercial agency

Signed with a top Hollywood manager

Enrolled in an intensive two-week study program with Margie Haber Studios

Photographed by a Los Angeles photographer

Introduced to casting Directors and brought on the set of some of Hollywood’s favorite television shows

   

TIM DALY – Actor. Series regular on ABC‘s hit television series "Grey’s Anatomy" and the spin off series "Private Practice"

JOHN LEVEY - 4 time Emmy award winning casting director of NBC's "ER"

CAROL GOLDWASSER – Casting Director for "Hannah Montana"

KRISHA BULLOCK – Casting Director for Nickelodeon’s hit television series "Zoey 101," “iCARLY” and "Drake and Josh"

BONNIE LIEDTKE – Talent Agent; launched careers of Leonardo DiCaprio, Zac Efron and Hillary Swank

VINCENT CIRRINCIONE – Producer/Manager, represents Halle Berry

COLIN EGGLESFIELD – Actor. Celebrity soap star on ABC's hit daytime drama "All My Children"

FERN CHAMPION – Casting Director, discovered Cameron Diaz MARNIE SAITTA – Casting Director for NBC’s hit daytime series "Days Of Our Lives"

MARGIE HABER – Hollywood’s number one acting coach to such superstars as Brad Pitt, Vince Vaughn, Heather Locklear

NEIL BAGG – Talent Agent with Don Buchwald & Associates; has represented celebrities such as Josh Duhamel, America Ferrera, Kathy Bates and Naomi Watts

GLENN HUGHES – Entertainment Manager/Producer; built careers for such actors as Anna Sophia Robb, Matthew Underwood, Cris Judd

STEPHEN COLLETTI – Actor. Star of MTV's "Laguna Beach" and the WB's hit television series "One Tree Hill"

JULIE FULOP BALFOUR – Top youth Commercial Agent with AKA Agency

MATT JACKSON – Former Head Of Casting for the Disney Channel and the Disney executive who discovered Zack & Cody on Disney's hit television series "The Suite Life Of Zack And Cody"

SUSAN PUTNAM – Associate Casting Director for Nickelodeon’s hit television series "Ned’s DeClassified"

NATE PARKER – Actor. Starring with Denzel Wahington and Forest Whitaker in Oprah Winfrey’s "The Great Debaters"

MELISSA ARCHER – Actor. Celebrity soap star on ABC's hit daytime drama "One Life To Live"

For more information on this exciting industry event, visit the official website: BIG BREAK HOLLYWOOD for more info!!!!

 

March/2008

WHERE WERE YOU? ...when ActTrue joined top Hollywood Film Industry professionals for the SUNSCREEN FILM FESTIVAL in St. Petersburg, FL, March 19-22?From the four corners of the state came actors to test their skills and creativity in workshops with ActTrue and noted Hollywood Film Casting Directors John Jackson and LaTanya Potts, genre setting action film screenwriter Steven de Souza and Oscar nominated screenwriter Timothy J. Sexton. Here's just a few of the SSFF actors:

Amy Leah Axelrod

  "I am so grateful to you for the knowledge and advice you shared...I hung onto every word you said and your truth really resonated with me. It was a truly invaluable experience...Thank you again...you cannot possibly know the impact those few hours with you had on me!"  

Kristina Fisher

  "I was so grateful to meet such amazingly talented professionals at the S.S.F.F. like Marc Durso. His critiques of my performance, as well as others was extremely helpful. This workshop was very informative and it has helped me and others for future auditions and castings. Everyone I talked with who attended the workshop and audition was so thankful that this was able to take place. It really left a lasting impression on me and my fellow actors, and I hope we will be fortunate enough to enjoy it again next year! Thank you so much, I am so blessed to have worked with you, and I hope that we can work with you again soon!"  

Yeselie Rivera

  "Thank you so much for your help this past weekend at the film festival. The critique you gave during the workshop, not only to me, but the other actors as well, was very helpful. Looking forward to working together soon!"  

Los Angeles Film Casting Director

John Jackson

Actors were given sides, five minutes to analyze their scripts, teamed up, auditioned on camera, solo and then as duos, critiqued by the Casting Director and then ActTrue presented Hagen Techniques to support the C.D's adjustments. Quick, on your feet acting. And what one issue did the C.D. repeat again and again after six hours of auditions????: THOUGHTS! Creating powerful, effective, active Thoughts creates precise, engaging, frame filling behavior. And that "IS" our process of Imagery in Action.

 

 

Are you getting out there, every day, testing your work, your creativity, seeking new opportunities to discover, to connect, to create? I hope you seek out such exciting Film Industry events to network with directors, audition for Casting Directors and work with acting teachers with a proven professional creative technique.
   
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