TVI Member Caleb Campbell plays Backup Detective #1 in the crime drama staring Angelina Jolie and directed by the man himself, Clint Eastwood. Inspire by actual events in 1920’s Los Angeles, “The Changeling” tells the story of a woman driven to confront a corrupted LAPD after her abducted son is retrieved and she begins to suspect that the boy returned to her is not the same boy she gave birth to. I saw the movie this past weekend and was excited to see Caleb in his period detective garb. Kudos to you Caleb, nice work.
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Film
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So the saying goes, “It’s who you know!”. I say it’s not who you know but who knows you, because if a director or producer or casting director is not thinking of you when they are casting then the adage does not apply. So how do you get people to know you when you’re just starting out? Well, you’re doing it, industry workshops, lectures, mailings and networking…you are doing it right?! Okay so here is the challenge: Make a list of the people who would recognize your name if your agent called them or your picture crossed their desk. If you are taking Randy Becker’s class at TVI, he is a film Producer at Acuna Entertainment that you can add to your list. Don’t be discouraged if the list is initially small. These are the people you will keep informed of your bookings, shows, episode airings on a regular basis via postcards, these are your Peeps. Next make a list of people you want to be on your Peeps list. Then meet them at a workshop and put your best foot forward!
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Since completing TVI’s Professional Intensive in 2005 and attending the first TVI London Program outside London in Sidcup, Ned Cray had landed roles in 18 NY plays including three Shakespeare and 16 films. Most recently the lead in the festval bound short “Raining Wolves” filmed in October on Martha’s Vineyard.
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Longtime Bi-Coastal TVI Memeber and resident mime, Christopher LeCrenn, can no longer be silent in an ad for a new project for Girls Gone Wild! In the spot owner Joe Francis is walking down the street when LeCrenn tags along after him, talking non-stop about a great idea for his new tv show.
LeCrenn is now in New York shooting the SAG film “Irrefutable” cast by Kelli Lerner. LeCrenn was called in for this film one week after meeting Lerner at one of TVI’s workshops!
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Congratulations to Dimitri Meskouris, who is currently finishing up production for ‘Grand Slammed’ in which he plays best friend to Paul Calderon’s troubled son. When not on set, Dimitri still has time to work on his craft at TVI actors studio, and will be making another appearance in TVI’s upcoming intensive workshop, this Saturday October 18th, with ‘Rescue Me‘ Casting DIrector Ross Meyerson of Julie Tucker Casting. Spaces are filling up but a few are still available. Call your consultant today at 212 302 1900 to reserve your spot.
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TVI alumna Jeannie Sconzo has just booked her 9th Under-5 role on All My Children playing a nurse. She’s bringing her real-life experience to the role, so it’s no wonder her work is so well received. And like a true actorpreneur, Jeannie produced When Beliefs Are Questioned - and stars in this new film.
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Kerry Watterson, TVI staffer and career coach, will be conducting a FREE (yes thats right, don’t adjust your screens… Free) workshop and seminar addressing the issues of working and succeeding in LA as an actor. This seminar will teach you everything you need to know to make it in LA, whether you’re planning to make the move to the west coast permanently, or want to become a bicoastal success. Please bring your headshots, resumes and questions, and do make sure to book your spots as space is limited. Call your friendly neighborhood TVI career coaches at (212) 302 1900 for more information on this or upcoming talks and classes.
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TVI Los Angeles Acting School for Kids Alumni Joey Luthman will be featured in the David Zuker holiday spoof An American Carol.
Besides our super star Joey, the film has a few other notable names - Kevin Farley, Kelsey Grammer, Leslie Nielsen, Dennis Hopper, James Woods and Jon Voight.
An American Carol opens nationwide October 3rd.
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The Casting Society of America (CSA) announced the 2008 Artios Award nominees for Outstanding Achievements in Casting with a full page ad in Daily Variety.
TVI Actors Studio is proud that numerous of the acting teachers at the school have been nominated:
DAYTIME SERIES
Mark Teschner - “General Hospital” (TVI - Los Angeles)
Rob Decina - “The Guilding Light” (TVI - New York)
TELEVISION SERIES - DRAMA
Julie Tucker - “Damages” (TVI - New York)
TELEVISION SERIES - COMEDY
Meg Liberman - “Pushing Daisies” (TVI - Los Angeles)
TELEVISION PILOT - COMEDY
Pat McCorkle “Californication” (Original NY Casting) (TVI - New York)
Meg Liberman - “Pushing Daisies” (TVI - Los Angeles)
CHILDREN’S SERIES PROGRAMMING
Howard Meltzer - “Hannah Montana” (TVI - Los Angeles & New York)
BROADWAY THEATRE - DRAMA
David Caparelliotis - “Mauritius”
OFF BROADWAY
David Caparelliotis - “From Up Here”
The 24th Annual Artios Awards take place November 10th, 2008 in Los Angeles at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel and in New York at Carolines On Broadway.
Sign up for an acting class by emailing the admissions department at the acting school.
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TVI Members are caught in the act, literally, as they work on their scene for Gossip Girl casting director Daryl Eisenberg at TVI Actors Studio. Daryl partnered up students with sides she brought to class.
Tonight they worked on sides from two girlfriends fighting over a pocket pooch to teachers hitting on their students. All in a days work.
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