Hi Everyone,
I am producing another industry dinner on Monday, May 1st from 7 pm to 10:30 pm. In New York City.
How did these dinners get started?
Some years ago, an actor told me that he paid $300 to go to an event and meet 10 different casting directors and agents and do monologues in one night. I got a little bothered that it was so expensive to do, because that kind of money is not always affordable to an actor.
It has been a few years, but with the launch of my book "The underground Actors Guide to Success- The Networking Bible for Actors", I've decide to put in the time to make another great dinner event happen.
I think it would benefit everyone to read my book before they attend, to have an understanding of the best way to connect with the industry guests, and how to stay in touch. Besides all of the other amazing info that it will teach you.
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I'll have 10 to 15 agents, managers, producers, directors, casting directors there.
It's a casual dinner in a nice location. It's not about doing a monologue, its about connecting with these people so they want to see you again.
Everyone will have tags, so you will know who they are when you see them.
In the past, I've had agents tell me that this is the best event they have done, because they met so many people and didn't feel the pressure of a 3 minute monologue and then a 2 minute critique and on to the Next person- especially if they wanted to talk a little more.
My view is that making a connection or a friend is far better than reading for someone once., and then never hearing from them again.
I am confirming the location now.
..And the price is about the same as doing a workshop with a casting director or agent, but there no membership fee like at a lot of the workshop companies.
And by the way. If you think having an agent or a manager is the most important thing- there is NO most important thing. One gets you another. If you are cast by a producer or director in a picture, and you are doing good work, and you are getting paid, you will easily get an agent or manager.
This can happen because you know the casting director, too. Of course, an agent or manager can submit you, and if there relationship to casting or the director is strong enough, then that will work for you as well, as if you know the director personally. There are a lot of favors exchanged in this business based on favors and relationships.
Below is a list of guests so far.
If an industry guest has a last minute project that comes up and cant make it, we'll make sure to have enough great people to make it more than worth while. PS. Many of these producers and directors are actively doing film and TV right now.
1. Bill kalatsky- That's me. I just produced a reality show and am about to do a feature film that I wrote. Just finalizing details. I cast, as many of you know for pharmaceutical industrials and print, and submit talent for jobs when appropriate.
2.Sid Gold of Goldstar talent management- I work with Sid Regularly. (you may know his son Elon, who is the lead male in the TV show Stacked, with Pam Anderson
3.Joanna Scholl- Head of Marketing for HBO- Knows Everyone..really, everyone.
4.Russell Terlecki- President of WidEyecreative. Produces film, TV, commercials and music videos- and a very cool guy. Works with Spike TV and just did the Feature "The Attic" which is getting a huge stir. Russ is working on a new film or music video every time we talk.
5.Adam Raia- Director- currently has 1 film in Blockbuster, a show going to network TV, and is always looking for new faces. He and I are doing a new music show, and a feature film.
6.Michael Michel- Was with Universal Music for 10 years. He is now producing music videos and doing sound design for film.
7. Edmar Flores- Film Producer & 1st AD. He just sold a film to Sony Classics, and if he is not producing, he is Assistant directing, so knows about A LOT of the upcoming projects in NYC.
8.Paladino Casting- Casts for film, TV, commercial, videos and industrial.
9. Despina Crassa- The Gersh Agency. Despina is in Literary, however she loves referring talent to the agents that are looking for actors.
And you'll be getting a very nice buffet dinner - bread, salad, pasta, chicken, - yes, you have to buy your own drinks.
The dinner alone would cost you $25- 30 in NYC.
The Price for this event is $55 if you pay by April 5th (Yes, it is a deductible business expense :) )
$65 after the date of April 5th
$75 after the date of April 15th.
And $85 at the door- if there is space available. Which I don't expect.
Every time I've done this industry dinner, we've sold out.
If you are referring anyone to join us, let me know and you can save $5 per person that you refer.
Get back to me as soon as possible.
There will be some raffles too:
1 person will win a free headshot session.
1 person will win a free spa treatment.
1 person may win a Walk on role for a feature film. This may include a speaking role.
To register via credit card, go to:
http://www.actorsny.com/join.htmlTo Pay by Check, please make payable to ActorsNY and send to:
ActorsNY LLC
511 6th ave #342
NY NY 10011
For cash payment, send me an email to set up a time we can meet in my office.
I did send this email out to the first third of the ActorsNY list yesterday and have over 100 responses already, so if you are interested, don't procrastinate.
We've always booked up completely, and I want to maintain as close to possible of a 10 to 1 actor to industry ratio for the 3.5 hour event.
I hope this gives all of you that have been asking a good boost.
PS. There's no BS here. These are all people with active lives and a lot of projects happening.
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Stay focused.
Bill Kalatsky
BK Production