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June 2007
We had a Pizza Party and Networking/Socializing event for our
June 2007 meeting. There were about 30 to 35 people there and we signed up
three new members.
There are 13 pictures from our June meeting below:
Here is a picture of some of the people who attended.
To the right of Amanda are two of our newest members; Steve and Toni Phillips
In this group shot you can see Bobby Parker, Rick Spruill, Nick
Castro and other guests.
Here new members Steve and Toni Phillips introduce themselves.
Another angle of the group
Visiting guests Austin and Chase with student member Sami Malloy
and Chapter Vice President Ralph Cahill
Members Bobby Parker, Steve Phillips and Rick Spruill
JFC Board member and Membership Committee Chair: Charlie Beyer
Members Garret Strahl and Amanda Davidson, Jeff Wells is in the
background
The Hostesses with the Mostesses Jamie Kolson and Carolyn Cobb
served up pizza and sodas
JFC Chapter Exec Vice President, Nick Serenati, Macking on Jamie
Thank God their dating or this could have been embarrasing
Rick really knows how to find the camera, chapter Secretary, Amy
Copeland and member Bob Shellenberger are behind Rick
Chase, Sami and Ralph having a discussion with Nick and Jamie
looking over their shoulders
Bill Stewart regales Steve, Toni, Amanda and Garrett about his
performance in "State Fair"
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April 2007
The Vintage Players were our guest performers for the April
2007 JFC meeting. This marks the second time we have had the Vintage
Players as our guests and a great time was had by all.
There are 17 pictures from our April meeting below:
JFC and Vintage Player, Bob Shellenberger was the MC for the
evening.
Bob is quite a character!
What happens when a pet takes over?
Scene from a French Restaurant
The excited Patron...
All the French really want is an enthusiastic Customer
Be careful changing Hair Stylists
Never close your eyes with a new stylist
Or, you'll end up with Green Hair!
Happy Fluffy Clouds...
A happy Telemarketer
A resourceful customer during dinner turns the pitch on the
caller
Can Two Telemarketers outwit one smart diner?
This story extolled the value of a good towel
Being "Not Young" doesn't mean Not Living
The Vintage Players Ensemble
The Vintage Players Ensemble
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March 2007
Dr. Linnda Durre' (www.linndadurre.com)
was our March 2007 program speaker. Linnda spoke to us about "Having What
It Takes To Make It In Hollywood". The meeting was well attended with
almost 40 in attendance and all found the program informative and entertaining.
There are 12 pictures from our March meeting below.
Dr. Durre' speaking to the membership
Some of our audience
(some pictured L to R: Jonathan Chambers, Dan Wright, Keith Hutchinson, Dwight
Cenac, Calvin Walker)
Linnda was very informative and entertaining
(also pictured: Chuck Baxter and Taylor Cummings)
More of our audience
(Pictured L to R: Art Riccio, Charles Beyer, Mike Dean, Amy Copeland, Lorraine
Portman and Carolyn Cobb)
Linnda spoke about how to make connections using the "Six Degrees
of Separation
Another shot of our audience in rapt attention
Linnda addressing a question from the audience
New members Chris Boivin and Garrett Strahl
Linnda spoke about the importance of Persistance
Charlie, Amy, Lorraine, Carolyn, Bob, Bill and Chris
Mac presenting Linnda with a certificate of appreciation and
explaining that Linnda was our very first guest speaker and this was her second
program with us
Mac and Linnda mug for the camera
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Past State FMPTA President Scott duPont along with local filmmakers Chris
Wiggins and Chad Hendrix were our February guest speakers. Their topic was
"Your Film: By Any Means Necessary". They spoke to us about how they got
their feature films produced.
There are 10 pictures from our February meeting below.
L to R: Our guest speakers Chris Wiggins, Chad Hendrix and Scott
duPont
We had about 30 attendees for the program
Chris Wiggins speaking about how he was able to get his films
made
(Jeff Larsen, left, and Chad Hendrix listen intently)
Another view of our attendees
(some in picture: Art Riccio, Mark O'Brien, Chris Boivin, Grey Duncin)
Scott listening to Chad speak about some of his experiences.
We all learned a great deal, even the guest speakers went away with new
knowledge.
Some pictured: Mike Dean, Lorraine Portman, Amy Copeland, Jeff
Larsen, Calvin Walker, Art Riccio
Mac presenting Chad with a certificate of appreciation
Chris and Mac with certificate
Mac presenting Scott with his certificate
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Our January 2007 guest speakers were Rita Manyette and Amanda Davidson of
Martini Shot Casting (www.martinishotcasting.com).
They spoke to us about the importance and how to "Impress Your Client".
The information they provided doesn't just apply to auditioning, but to everyday
business in and out of the film industry.
There are 9 pictures from our January meeting below.
In addition to being two originating members of our chapter, Rita
and Amanda are co-owners of "Martini Shot Casting". Rita is also an actor
and acting coach and Amanda has a marketing and communications company, Wax
Creative Services www.waxcreative.net.
We had a full house for Rita and Amanda's presentation
(some pictured: Gretchen Van-Aken, Charles Beyer, Amy Copeland, Art Riccio,
Jonathan Chambers, Carolyn Cobb)
Amanda laughing at a humorous story Rita told
In addition to being a Casting Director, Rita is an accomplished
Actor and Acting Coach
Another shot of our attendees
(some pictured: Tom Bledsoe, Calvin Walker, Grey Duncan, Bob Shellenberger, Sami
Malloy and Kenny Logsdon)
Rita explaining the importance of "Professional Appearance"
Rita making a point about how to impress a client
It was great to see several students in the audience
(pictured: Sami Malloy, Calvin Walker, Austin, Grey Duncan)
Amanda and Rita taking questions from the audience
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