“The caliber of Directors, CDs and Talent Agents, and the Q&A’s, were the strongest part of the program!”
LA Connection is a 3-Day SHOWCASE that’s jam packed with the GUARANTEED ATTENDANCE of INDUSTRY GUESTS who are the movers and shakers in the Los Angeles entertainment market.
Perfect for actors transitioning to the West Coast market as well as those currently living in Los Angeles, this is the opportunity to guarantee yourself a place for networking, improving your audition skills and current material as well as showcasing your artistry and talent.
LA Connection is designed to help you advance your career on the West Coast and will answer any unresolved questions you may have regarding your potential as an actor in the largest film & TV market in the world!
For your agent showcases, you will receive both verbal and written feedback.
Highlights include:
Friday, Oct 4, 2024
2pm – Commercial Intensive/Coaching
– Lisa Pantone, Casting Director, Pantone Casting
6:30pm – Commercial Agent Showcase
– Ted Maier, Avalon Artists Group West
– Ashley Partington, Arise Artists Agency
– Cindy Schoonover, Eris Talent Agency
– Kaitlin Smith, Aqua Talent Agency
Saturday, October 5, 2024
12pm – Film/TV Intensive
– with Gary Zuckerbrod, Casting Director, Gary M. Zuckerbrod Casting
4pm – Legit (Film, TV and Theater) Agent Showcase
– Tanya Kleckner, HRI Talent
– Nicole St. John, Elev8 | Talent Agency
– Daniel Ortega, Stewart Talent Agency LA
Sunday, October 6, 2024
12pm – Primetime TV Intensive
– with Jamie Castro CSA, Casting Director, Castro Casting
4pm – Legit (Film, TV and Theater) Agent Showcase
– Anthony Boyer, DDO Artists Agency
– Jakub Dulak, Gray Talent Group
– Carrie Park, Park Artists Group
– Kevin Turner,Daniel Hoff Agency
– Jim Woodward, UAA – Universal Attractions Agency
***Please note that Guests are subject to change.
Actors Connection provides readers for all events.
For this 3 day showcase, please prepare:
– TWO 15-30 second pieces of commercial copy
– and ONE 2-3 page film/TV scene of choice that you feel best showcases your strengths as an actor.
You can select Commercial Copy from our online files or bring your own and a scene from the General Sides database (link located in your Actors Connection account upon registration), OR bring in your own 2-3 page scene.
– You will also be assigned ONE scene for your TV Intensive by the Casting Director to prepare.
“I SIGNED with Daniel Hoff Agency after meeting Theatrical Agent Janelle Bernard and CESD Agency after meeting Commercial Agent Juliana Castro at LA Connection.”
Ricky SIGNED across the board with Tangerine Talent Agency after meeting Sueanne Edan, Talent Agent at LA Connection.
DeAriesha had MEETINGS with three Talent Agents, Ted Maier from Mavrick Artists, Taylor Trumbo from Evolve Talent and Rachel Schkurman from BMG Model & Talent Agency, after meeting them at LA Connection.
Tevy SIGNED with Bella Talent Agency after meeting Taylor Trumbo, Talent Agent at LA Connection.
Actors Connection is in full compliance and BONDED (#14-SUR-140824) with the State of California. Taking a class, special event or workshop at Actors Connection IS NOT a guarantee of employment, an audition or the guarantee of obtaining a talent agent or manager.
