NEW LINE-UP! LA PILOT SEASON FESTIVAL - Actors Online Showcase To 13 VIPs

Sunday, May 31, 2020,

Actors Connection is proud to present the LA Pilot Season Festival; an online event that virtually introduces performers based anywhere to a powerhouse line-up of thirteen industry professionals in Los Angeles.

 

Register and participate ANYTIME between today and the deadline of May 31, 2020, while space lasts. Open to actors of all levels ages 16 and up. Early-bird discounts only valid through March 9, 2020.

 

Introduce yourself and virtually perform for casting directors, talent agents and personal managers working in the Los Angeles market this upcoming Pilot Season. Whether you live in LA or beyond, this festival is perfect for actor's eager to learn about their potential in the largest film & television market in the world, all from the comfort of your own home.
 

 

SPECIAL GUEST LINE-UP:

 

5 CASTING DIRECTORS

★ Adam Richards  (IMDb)

★ Corbin Bronson  (IMDb)
★ M'Saada Nia  (IMDb)

★ Byron Beane  (IMDb)

★ Zora DeHorter  (IMDb)

 

5 TALENT AGENTS

★ Jabari Barrett (KMR)

★ Daniel Ortega  (Stewart)

★ Raphael Berko  (MAG)

★ Cindy Schoonover (Eris)

★ Joe Florance  (Circle of 10)

 

3 PERSONAL MANAGERS

★ Aaron Sacks  (Bohemia)

★ Michelle Pullam  (Stellar)

★ Lauren Hightower  (Aspire)

 

 

 

 

Get ready for to work in Los Angeles, with more shows and auditions expected than ever before!  Each year, the major American broadcast television networks – including ABC, CBS, The CW, FOX, NBC, Disney – cast for their new TV shows, also known as pilots. 

 

Introduce yourself and perform for VIPs that have worked on pilots among many other exciting projects, and get a foot in the door before the busiest time of the year. 

 

 

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

 

1. Registered performers will submit a scene via self-tape to be reviewed by each industry guest. 

 

2. The announced VIPs will watch submissions and provide feedback for each actor with performance assessment and written advice. 

 

3. Actors will privately be emailed a packet of feedback forms, one from each VIP, at the conclusion of the festival.

 

***After you successfully purchase a festival pass and register, please follow these instructions***

 

Please make a self-tape of the following:

1) A full body slate with your name & location (and if you can be an LA local hire)
2) Commercial copy (1 min or less). You can select an option from our library or prepare your own
3) Sides (2-3 pages) You can select an option from our library or prepare your own
4) Please label the video with your name and email to:
submissions@actorsconnection.com
5) In the subject line, please put "ONLINE FESTIVAL"

 

 

DATES & DEADLINES:

• Last day to register and submit a self-tape is by 11:59PM on Sunday, May 31, 2020, pending space availability.
• Early bird discounts only valid until March 9, 2020.
• Open to actors of all levels ages 16 and up. Space is limited on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

 

 

CHOOSE FROM THESE FESTIVAL PASSES

 

 

ALL ACCESS PASS *BEST VALUE*  – Access to all casting directors, talent agents and personal managers participating in the festival (13 guests total)

 

Early Bird Price: $299

Original Price: $349

➯ FOR AN ALL-ACCESS PASS CLICK "REGISTER" AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE AND CHECK OUT

 

 

 

 

CASTING PROS PASS – Access to all casting directors participating in the festival (5 guests total)

 

Early Bird Price: $159

Original Price: $179

➯ FOR A CASTING PROS PASS CLICK "REGISTER" AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE THEN USE DISCOUNT CODE: LACASTINGPASS

 

 

 

 

TALENT REP PASS – Access to all talent agents and personal managers participating in the festival (8 guests total)

 

Early Bird Price: $179

Original Price: $199

➯ FOR A TALENT REP PASS CLICK "REGISTER" AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE THEN USE DISCOUNT CODE: LAREPPASS

Festival Guests

 

CASTING DIRECTORS

 

Adam Richards

IMDb | Adam Richards graduated with a BFA in Motion Picture, Television, and Recording Arts from Florida State University before moving to LA in 2009. Shortly after relocating, he began working with Barden/Schnee Casting where he's worked on such films as "Compliance", "Admission", "Empire State", "Lovelace", "The Help" for Dreamworks, "Pitch Perfect" for Universal, "Mirror, Mirror", "Short Term 12", "August: Osage County" w/ Dir. John Wells, "Prisoners",  and  "Dallas Buyers Club".  Some projects to be released are "Get on Up" - the James Brown biopic for Universal w/ Dir. Tate Taylor, "Age of Miracles" w/ Dir. Catherine Hardwicke, and "The Judge" starring Robert Downey Jr. for Warner Brothers w/ Dir. David Dobkin, "Stonewall" w/ Dir. Roland Emmerich, "The Nest" starring Amy Poehler/Tina Fey, "Pitch Perfect 2" w/ Dir. Elizabeth Banks.  He’s now working with Rich Delia Casting on projects such as “Birds of Prey” for WB, “Good Boys” for Universal, ’Swamp Thing’ for DC, “Always be My Maybe” for Netflix, “Game Night”, and “Tag”.   

 

Corbin Bronson
IMDb | Corbin Bronson is a veteran Los Angeles-based Film and Television Casting Director who has had a hand in casting actors in some of the most popular shows on television including "Revenge", "Lucifer", and "Monk". Most recently Corbin has been busy casting projects with everyone from Amazon Studios to Marvel Television. In film Corbin works on studio and Indie projects alike, shaping casts for Academy award nominated producers or helping complete the vision for the first-time filmmakers of tomorrow. Along the way his projects have garnered awards from the ‘Audience award’ at the prestigious South-by-Southwest Film Festival to multiple Artios nominations for Outstanding Casting.

 

M'Saada Nia

IMDb | M'saada Nia is an independent casting director and freelance associate who's worked on studio & indie feature films, network / new media series and blockbuster video games (CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE, STAR WARS JEDI: FALLEN ORDER) in the offices of renowned Casting Directors Aisha Coley (Oscar winning film SELMA and acclaimed series QUEEN SUGAR), Emily Schweber (Sundance film I'LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS and the upcoming film THE QUARRY) and Ivy Isenberg (BULLET IN THE FACE, WOULD YOU RATHER). M'saada recently cast the Emmy nominated series THE NEW 30, a major VR film for Intel Studios and the Disney pilot EXCHANGE and the. Additionally she's served as the ADR voice casting director for features, movies of the week, documentaries and series for Amazon, Netflix, Starz, Hulu, Lifetime, Hallmark to name a few.

 

Byron Beane

IMDb | Byron has a decade of experience in casting, talent management, and producing. He began his career in entertainment studying as an actor in New York City, and then moved to the business side to help champion actors and guide their careers. Byron has worked in top casting offices as well as independently, casting pilots, films, commercials and branded content. 

 

Zora DeHorter

IMDb | Zora is a Nigerian born, British raised independent film, television and commercial casting director.  She has cast such films as "Ali G InDa House" (2002), "Species III" (2004), "Loving Annabelle" (2006) which won 10 awards at major film festivals, followed by "Once Fallen", which won best director (Ash Adams) at the Los Angeles Film Festival in 2010.  After that Zora cast "Sushi Girl" (2012) in which she attached Danny Trejo, Mark Hamill, Michael Biehn, Todd Todd, Jeff Fahey. From 2002-2004 Zora worked with MGM Television casting TV series "She Spies", episodes "Dead Like Me" and "Jeremiah". She got to work with MGM again at the end of 2014 as a casting consultant on an MGM feature film entitled "Max".   Zora has cast many more films and television shows, please visit Zora's IMDB for her full, impressive bio. She has also made a name for herself as an ACTING/AUDITION COACH. She coaches actors as they prepare for auditions. Her clients have included Neil Dickson, Bert Belasco, Hannah Cowley, Oliver Trevena, Darren Darnborough, Terence Beesley, Samuel Caruana, Laura Vandervoort, Rodney Charles, Tony Okungbowa, to name a few! 

 

 

TALENT AGENTS

 

Jabari Barrett  (KMR Talent Agency)

Website| Kazarian/Measures/Ruskin & Associates Inc. is one of the country’s leading talent agencies. With over 60 years of serving the entertainment industry, KMR has consistently been ranked by the Los Angeles Business Journal in the top 15 of all talent agencies. Facing an ever changing entertainment landscape, KMR remains committed to the fulfillment of the ambitions and dreams of its clients with passion, integrity and personalized attention.

 

Daniel Ortega  (Stewart Talent Agency)

Website | Daniel comes to Stewart from the theatrical department of Pantheon Agency, where he worked for six years. Prior to working as an Agent, Daniel worked as a personal manager for over a decade. Stewart Talent is a leading, national talent agency with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. We offer dedicated, comprehensive talent representation with an expertise in all four major US markets. Stewart Talent represents talent in all areas of television, film, theatre, voice-over, commercial, print, industrial, theatrical directors, and stylists.  Stewart Talent’s rapid growth is attributed to our ability to recognize the changing dynamics of the entertainment industry while always paying close attention to our client's and customer's needs. Founded over 35 years ago in Chicago by Jane Stewart, we maintain a thriving Midwestern presence. Our national footprint is ever expanding with the addition of our newly minted LA office. We have had an 11 year presence in the NY market and a 5 year anchor in Atlanta and the southeast regions. We are the only agency of our kind with offices in four major markets.

 

Raphael Berko  (Media Artists Group)

Website | Media Artists Group is one of the oldest agencies in Hollywood, with its SAG Franchise going back to 1945. Raphael Berko purchased the Leonetti Talent Agency from Caroline Leonetti Ahmanson in 1987 and renamed it Media Artists Group. The agency works with actors, writers, producers and directors. Media Artists Group has represented a number of stars along the way and represents talent in LA, NC and Atlanta.

 

Cindy Schoonover  (Eris Talent Agency)

Website | Eris Talent Agency is a boutique agency specializing in TV, Film, Theatre, Commercial, Print, Literary, Comedy/Hosting and Creators. We deliver top talent to top clients in Los Angeles, New York City, and Mexico.

 

Joe Florance  (Circle of 10 Talent Agency)

Website| Circle of 10 Talent is more than representation. We are an agency that understands, respects and provides opportunity for our clients. Hollywood can be a very lonely place where many talented people are overlooked. Artists often struggle for years just to acquire representation and then still don't have the connections or pedigree to get their proverbial foot in the door. We assist aspiring writers, actors, and producers by building key contacts, polishing and positioning resumes, lining up auditions, and ultimately securing castings. It can be a long, intimidating process, but you won’t be alone on your journey. This is an incredible adventure and the excitement of helping talented people strive for their dreams makes the pursuit very rewarding. To “make it” you need support, someone who will believe in you, guide you, and most importantly, give you a chance! You will get that chance at Circle of 10.

 

 

PERSONAL MANAGERS

 

Aaron Sacks  (Bohemia Entertainment)

Website | Aaron Sacks is from San Diego, CA. He went to Cal St. Northridge for college and graduated with BFA in Cinema & Television Arts. Aaron worked has worked at ICM Partners, Omnipop Talent Group, and has been at Bohemia Group for 6 years. Bohemia is a global company with headquarters nestled on the historic corner of Hollywood & Vine. With core beliefs being centered on the idea that as the entertainment business becomes increasingly globalized, one should never be limited by their geography. Aaron is very passionate about the industry and his clients. He also loves dogs and the beach. 

 

Michelle Pullam  (Stellar Artists Management)

Website | Michelle Pullam’s introduction to the entertainment industry came nearly a decade ago when she and her son packed their bags and headed out to Los Angeles for their first Pilot Season.  Soon after arriving in Los Angeles, her son was cast as a series regular on a TV show. Through the years, she found herself constantly giving advice, consulting, and guiding other parents with their children’s careers. She found a passion for setting up actors for success. In 2017, Michelle was given the opportunity to work with a management company and within 6 months, she was asked to take over and run the company.    In October of 2018, Michelle re-branded the company and launched Stellar Artists Management, Inc. Stellar Artists continues to grow with a roster of over 100 clients, who can be seen in shows like Shameless, S.W.A.T., Blackish, Mixedish, 911, Grey’s Anatomy, The Mandalorian, PEN15, YOU, as well as the upcoming feature film, MANK and many more.    Michelle enjoys working with all of her clients, especially when she’s making that wonderful phone call telling them “YOU BOOKED”!

 

Lauren Hightowner  (Aspire Talent Management)

Website | Lauren Hightower is a talent coordinator at Aspire Talent Management. Originally from Sacramento, CA, she has a long personal history growing up in the theatre which eventually led her to earn a bachelor's degree in Film & Television at Cal State Fullerton. There she participated in the Disney College Program, further expanding her passion for this industry. Aided by this insight, she has always had a special affinity for the actor's journey and is thrilled to now contribute to the successes of a select group of multi-hyphenate artists as well. As a vital team member at Aspire, Lauren acts as both conductor and connector when assisting each client in their day to day needs, providing various levels of personal & professional support, juggling practical organization & logistics tasks, coordinating industry relationships and collaboratively offering beneficial feedback on self-tapes and reel footage. Additionally, you’ll often find Lauren overseeing the learning experience for Aspire's customized internship program.  Lauren especially loves the opportunity to foster and fine-tune an emerging artist's skills in the endeavor to realize their full potential. Being a trusted member of the highly custom, collaborative and hands-on team at Aspire, Lauren is empowered to utilize her own inherent talents to uniquely invest in each client’s creative and life balance.  

 

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made no later than the last day of registration, April 6, 2020 for a full Actors Connection credit to be issued. Cancellations made after the last day of registration will not be credited. There are no refunds for this event.

 

 

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