HAPPY 2012!!!

 

It's going to be a magical year! We hope to be able to help as many of you as possible find gigs in the industry. But don't forget you need to help yourself too!

This is a career and you have to work at it. Make sure you are the best you can be! Even the most talented continue to train and keep themselves at their A game.

Make sure you are prepared - a proper headshot and "ongoing" training are key elements to impressing a director.

We have exciting new projects on the horizon - you have to prove to the director, producer, client you are ready for their challenge!

See below for our current projects and workshop...
Make this the year you Go For It! Take on new opportunities! Learn and advance yourself! Don't miss out!


Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.

Mark Twain

 


 

In a rare opportunity - Jeff Skinner from the Actors Training Centre and Lori from NEXT! are both available to teach the awesome:

"BREAKING IN"

Jeff Skinner (ATCMB)/Actor, Director and Producer along with Lori Stefaniuk (NEXT! Casting)/Casting Director will be teaching this two day workshop.

This course is for anyone who is interested in the inside scoop of the film industry!

You will learn;
- how the industry works
- the right way to pursue a speaking role
- how to further your career as an actor
- all the do's and don'ts
- and much, much more including how to audition!

This course is not only great for beginners but also for anyone who has already done background work and now wants to advance to speaking roles, commercials, voice over, and stand in work.

Due to popular demand, Jeff and Lori are trying to free their schedules to teach either Jan. 28th and 29th or February 4th and 5th. If you are interested please email in now. There was already a waiting list from the last course so space is limited!

When: TBA (Saturday/Sunday)

Where:  The Actors Training Centre in the Exchange.

Space is limited so if you are interested please get in touch with us asap to register.

The cost is $225.00 and can be paid by credit card or cash.
(similar courses in other cities start at $575.00).


Testimonials from last weekend`s class:

"BREAKING IN is a must for anyone interested in pursuing an acting career in film. I'd recommend it to anyone, whether you're pursuing background or principal roles, Lori and Jeff cover everything you'll need to know before you even step foot into an audition room. I learned how to properly prepare for an audition, what to expect, what to do (and what not to do) when I got there, as well as how to effectively deliver my best performance possible. I've signed up for courses and seminars in the past, and always felt like I didn't really take anything with me....definitely not the case with BREAKING IN. Despite having past experience in Theatre, Television, and Film, this seminar was exactly what I needed to take that much needed step towards achieving the level of success that I've always desired. Whether you're a beginner, or just looking to learn more about the craft and what is expected of you, this seminar should definitely be at the very top of your "to do" list. I left with a renewed sense of confidence, feeling refreshed, and inspired....but most of all I'm excited to put into action all of the advice and information that Jeff and Lori gave us. It actually felt like they cared and wanted to see us all succeed. I made new friends, gained new contacts, and I feel as though I've now got all the basic tools I need to take my career to the next level. Bottom line....BREAKING IN is well worth the price of admission....and then some. Thank you so much!"

Jeff Bromley
Actor/Director/Musician


CURRENT PROJECT:

PROJECT SA II - animated full feature (non-union)

Always wanted to try voice work?!

Looking for: child, teen and adult roles

If you think you have what it takes contact us via email ASAP at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your full name and contact info in body of email and attach your resume (in word) and headshot (no larger than 1mb) if we don't have it already.

Auditions start at the end of this week - don't procrastinate! Submit now!!


If you've ever wanted to do commercial work, please make sure we have your most current headshot and resume on file.
Mostly all non-speaking film, television and commercial roles are chosen by your photo - and if it's not a professional headshot, directors and producers don't take you seriously.

We can't stress enough how much you are helping your career by having a proper headshot!

IT IS AN INVESTMENT NOT AN EXPENSE

... make the investment in yourself and your career and get a professional headshot done!

Not every photographer knows how to take a proper headshot. We can help guide you in the right direction.

We have talked young hip photographer Leif Norman into extending his special year end rates into this month!

You don`t want to miss this opportunity to get a professional proper headshot (including styling services) done for this amazing deal.

One day only - SUNDAY, JANUARY 22ND, 2012

To reserve your spot email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


Don't miss your chance! Continue to check in and stay tuned for this year's projects...


CURRENT PROJECT:

PROJECT CAA: commercial (non-union)

Shoot dates: TBA - still waiting for more snow and cold temperatures! Congratulations and "break a leg" to the below local talent...

Spot #1: "NEIGHBOURS"

1 x female - congratulations Virine Bahadoosingh!

1 x male husband - congratulations Erik Athavale!

1 x male neighbour - congratulations Roy Nelson!

Spot #2: "THEN AND NOW"

1 x female motorist - congratulations Angie Spearing!

1 x male CAA employee - congratulations Craig Harrison!


CURRENT PROJECT:

PROJECT DR (non-union commercial):

Two (ice) skaters - have fun shooting your commercial with a Winnipeg Jets player this month to:

1 X male - congratulations Wyatt Alexander!

1 X female - congratulations Jackie Smith!

Commercial is for company sponsoring upcoming Jets game.
Those chosen will be shooting the commercial with A WINNIPEG JET IN THE MTS CENTRE!!
And it will be seen on the jumbo tron during a Jets home game!

 


Don't lose the momentum! Stay active in your pursuits!!!

We have received wonderful and inspiring emails from many of you that caught the buzz from being on the set of GOON, LUCKY CHRISTMAS and other projects!

If you are interested in future work - such a being featured or in a commercial or even auditioning for a role YOU MUST have a good headshot!

Directors and producers will not take you seriously if you do not have one!

This is your calling card - your first and sometimes only chance to make a good impression!

If you are interested in getting a good headshot done but don't know where to go, please email us and we will help you make an informed decision.

"This is an investment not an expense"


I am proud to have been in a business that gives pleasure, creates beauty, and awakens our conscience, arouses compassion, and perhaps most importantly, gives millions a respite from our so violent world.


Audrey Hepburn

 


 

PROJECT MASA: feature (union)

MY AWKWARD SEXUAL ADVENTURE

That's a wrap! Thanks to all who came out for this adventure!

Please be sure to support this made in Manitoba featuring Manitoba talent feature film when it hits the theatres. We will keep you posted on release dates.

We are so proud of the great successes Jonas and Sean have become. And can't thank them enough for bringing their project home!

A bit about the project...

We love it when talented people remember their roots and come home!
How exciting to have National talents; writer/actor JONAS CHERNICK and director SEAN GARRITY come back from Toronto with their project.

This romantic comedy stars JONAS CHERNICK as conservative accountant Jordan Abrams. To win back his unsatisfied ex-girlfriend, Jordan enlists the help of Julia - an uninhibited exotic dancer - to guide him on a quest for sexual experience, leading him into a world of strip clubs, sensual massage parlors, cross dressing and S & M.


PROJECT POS - Feature (union):

What a thrill it was to spend the end of our summer working with local talents; writer/director/producer -Jeremy Torrie and actor/producer Adam Beach (we can still claim him as a local right lol!)

They along with the other fabulous local talent, out of town talent and great collective crew made for a wonderful experience for all involved.

...and I think Jeremy's script made us all a little smarter - or if not, then definitely more enlightened!

Can't wait to see the end results! Congratulations and thanks to everyone involved for making this a memorable and positive experience.


CP - Feature (union):

CLASS PROJECT is a feature film starring Abigail Breslin and Mira Sorvino.

Teenage sisters SANDRA and BETH have been at the mercy of their sad alcoholic mother - and her abusive boyfriends - for as far back as they can remember. The situation is getting worse with each passing day and no one seems willing to help, so the sisters decide to take matters into their own hands and put their mother out of her misery. But when they take some high school friends into their confidence, they complicate what could have been the perfect crime...

We are now wrapped on this project and would like to thank all those involved in making it such a successful shoot!

Sometimes you have the great fortune to work on a project with some of the best. We had that experience with the above the line on this one! and we are truly delighted to have been part of the project! Here's hoping we see more of producer turned director, the talented Mr. Stanley Brooks and the always level, calm and smiling producer Damian Ganczewski.

Thanks again locally to Juliette Hagopian of Juliejette Inc for bringing this one to town!


PROJECT C - ad campaign (non-union):

Congratulations to Kevin Aichele who was chosen to play both roles in this project!


PROJECT ACU - commercial (non-union):

Congratulations to the talent chosen for this project! It is already airing on local channels!


PROJECT LC - MOW for HALLMARK channel (union)

"LUCKY CHRISTMAS"

Thank you to everyone who participated! Program your PVRs!
This project will premiere in Canada on the W Network on Thursday
December 1st around 6:00 p.m. - check local listings for exact time!

You don't want to miss this one starring Winnipeg's very own Mitchell Kummen!

Thanks locally to Juliette Hagopian of Juliejette Inc for bringing this one to town!


PROJECT MTS - commercial (non-union)

Congratulations to the chosen cast! As it happens, this project was also open to Toronto talent and they went with 3 from here and two from there - way to go local talent!!
Once again we thank Frantic for this project and the opportunity to work with the award winning director Yael Staav.
Please take the time to enjoy this commercial when you see it!


PROJECT S: Corporate video (union)

Congratulations to the ACTRA actors who landed this gig!
The client was very impressed with the level of talent we brought out.



PROJECT M: National commercial (union)

The talented ACTRA hockey players of Winnipeg along with the hockey playing boys in Brandon are still riding a high having shot a national Molson beer commercial at the end of March! Now the hockey season has started we all look forward to catching it on TV.

What a thrill to be part of the experience!


PROJECT NC: ad campaign (non-union)

What a wonderful feeling to be part of a new HIV awareness campaign!

Please watch for posters and billboards coming out soon!

And no matter who you are - play safe!!


PROJECT RI: Corporate in-house information video (non-union)

Congratulations to the talented people chosen for this project!

And we thank Centric for the opportunity to work with their dynamite team!


PROJECT D: Commercial (non-union)

We thank Frantic Films commercial division once again for this opportunity!
Congratulations to those chosen for the commercial.

Everyone was picked from their headshot - never under estimate the value of having a good professional headshot!


PROJECT MGEU: Commercial (union)

We continue to be so proud of the talent in our Province!
The client had no problem finding exactly who they needed for their upcoming commercial.
In fact, we are pleased to say it took some deliberation to narrow it down to the 12 cast!
Congratulations to those selected! And for all the rest of you - job well done on your auditions and know we will be calling again in the near future with more opportunities!

Thank you Frantic Films commercial division for this opportunity!


PROJECT G:  GOON - Feature (union) - premiered at TIFF 2011!!

What a fun adventure this project was!

We feel so lucky to have been part of this very funny hockey comedy! Big thank yous to our incredibly talented director Michael Dowse, the always entertaining co-writer and actor Jay Baruchel, "Hollywood's Man in Canada" producer Don Carmody and the one who kept it all rolling ex-Winnipegger - line producer and production manager Hartley Gorenstein!

We thank you too! All of those who participated in making this project another success story for the Manitoba film industry! And congratulations - to the hard working crew on a job well done and all the talented local actors who received roles in this project!

Watch for GOON's release in 2012!


Project HD:  HELLO, DARLING now renamed PASSIONFLOWER - premiered at VIFF 2011!!

Please see the beautiful PASSIONFLOWER trailer now on the website: Hello Darling
... and don't forget to become an 'Hello Darling' Facebook friend!
Thank you to the lovelies; Shelagh Carter (writer and director) and Polly Washburn (producer) for allowing us to be part of this magical production.


PROJECT CI:  CASHING IN SEASON 3

We are thrilled to have done the principal casting for CI III! This highly successful series is almost entirely guided by incredibly talented women at the helm! Directed by Norma Bailey and Tracey Deer, produced by Vanessa Loewen of Animiki See Digital Productions, Jean Du Toit of Buffalo Gal pictures, and Tina Keeper who also appears as AURA SPHERE in the series!

Be sure to show your support for locally produced projects and watch this action packed series! Check out the fab CASHING IN website


 

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