Besides wanting to slap that damn ground hog for prolonging winter, we are warmed by our projects and collaborations.
We congratulate and celebrate the Sundance 2015 premier of the dystopian, set in the not too distant future, feature film Advantageous www.sundance.org/projects/advantageous. Winner of the US Dramatic Special Jury Award: Collaborative Vision. Brilliantly directed by Jennifer Phang, co-written and starring Jacqueline Kim, produced and co-starring Ken Jeong, Jennifer Ehle and James Urbaniak. We had the honor of collaborating on the casting and co-producing.
The Bravest, The Boldest written/directed by Moon Molson www.pactumfilms.com is still going strong in the festival circuit, recently screened in France at the Clermont-Ferrand International Film Festival. A pleasure to cast and co-produce this gripping, beautiful short film.
Our documentary in production And Scene, A Woman’s Journey to Walk Again… continues to capture great raw footage thanks to the unstoppable Sally Petrone. We are prepping for an early spring shoot with our fabulous DP Cybel Martin www.cybeldp.com and full crew. We congratulate Cybel for being a recipient of the Digital Bolex Grant for Women Cinematographers http://blogs.indiewire.com/womenandhollywood/first-winners-of-women-cinematographers-grant-announced-20150213 Check out our fundraising video: www.vimeo.com/114629732 to donate or for more information please visit the website: http//iaintplayin.wix.com/andscene
NEW PROJECTS
Cast stage play: Brothers from the Bottom, written and directed by Jackie Alexander , starring Wendell Pierce (Selma, The Wire) and featuring Kevin Mambo (Fela, Guiding Light) produced by The Billie Holiday Theatre www.thebillieholiday.org
Cast and co-producer of short film Window Dressing. Stephen Girouad is the writer/director/lead actor in this timely and universal story about identifying what really matters in an uncertain time. Stephen knows his way around a set as he is a union grip for film, television and commercials and has worked on Orange is the New Black, Girls, Spider Man and Good Will Hunting to name a few.
We are collaborating with Cautious Films writer/director Dennis Shinners and producer Crystal McIntosh on the film Barrio Boy. This is based on the successful short of the same name now in active development as a full length feature. www.cautiousfilms.com
ACE YOUR ACTING AUDITION 2 is now available!!!
The second edition of Ace Your Acting Audition is now available in hard copy and e-book formats. Updated and expanded this new edition features an industry survey, new audition hot tips, guidance for young performers, performers with mixed abilities and much , much more! Get your copy here:
A Word From Pinedo Public Relations:
Hot off the presses! Announcing the official book release of “Ace Your Acting Audition,” the 2nd Edition by Casting Director, Instructor/Coach and Indie Film Producer, Liz Ortiz-Mackes. Featured via Broadway World: http://ow.ly/JimjI In this book, Liz combines her unique and insightful experiences with honesty and humor, to demystify the entertainment business and empower actors at every level– from beginner to seasoned pro
Until the next time stay cozy and warm.
All the best- Liz