Monthly Archives: July 2009

Talent Agents work for you…really!

New actors seem to be so anxious to get an agent. I often wonder why. The reality is this: it is the agent that wants you. If the talent is “marketable” then, by all means, the agent would love to … Continue reading

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How to get an Agent – TVI-NY

Wanna know how? I do. The best way to get an agent is to show them your work. Another round of Legit and commercial Agent Showcase dates have been announced for August, on Monday & Thursday nights, starting Aug 6th. … Continue reading

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Free Central Park Film Festival

The Central Park Film Festival August 18th through the 22nd. Sponsored by Bloomberg, the free summer event opens “Sex and the City“. (Casting Directors Bernard Telsey and Tiffany Little Canfield) Other films in the Central Park Film Festival include “Shaft” … Continue reading

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Failure vs Defeat

“I was very surprised to hear an actor call himself a “failure”.” ~ Jeffrey Dreisbach, Director, TVI Studios, New York Apparently, the role he had worked so hard for did not reveal itself at the audition. Instead he read the … Continue reading

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NY Casting Directors Get Emmy Nods

The Primetime Emmy nominations came out this week and TVI-NY sends out our congratulations to two of New York’s own casting directors, who were nominated for best casting. Comedy – Jennifer McNamara for 30 Rock. Drama – Julie Tucker and … Continue reading

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