Acting in Columbus Newsletter/Blog September 2012: CASTING DIRECTORS IN PITTSBURGH

DONNA BELAJAC CASTING - http://www.donnabelajaccasting.com

Donna launched her own company in 1982. Her early and ongoing industry leadership and her company’s unmatched longevity and experience have made Donna Belajac arguably the most familiar name in Pittsburgh’s casting and talent arena — and one of the most respected. A long time member of the prestigious Casting Society of America, Donna received the 2008 Opal Award from Women in Film and Media of Pittsburgh for her career-long contributions to the local film and television industry.

Recent credits include:
“STILL I RISE” Daniel Barnz Walden Media
“SUPER 8” J. J. Abrams Paramount
“ABDUCTION” John Singleton Lionsgate
“I AM NUMBER 4” D. J. Caruso Dreamworks
“UNSTOPPABLE” Tony Scott Twentieth Century Fox
“THE NEXT THREE DAYS” Paul Haggis Lionsgate
“LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS” Ed Zwick Twentieth Century Fox
“WARRIOR” Gavin O’Connor Lionsgate
“IN NORTHWOOD” D.W. Brown Mike Wittlin Productions
“MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3-D” Patrick Lussier Lionsgate
”SHE’S OUT OF MY LEAGUE” Jim Field Smith Dreamworks
‘FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES” Bob Tinnell Allegheny Image Factory
“HOMECOMING” Morgan J. Freeman Paper Street Films
“SMART PEOPLE” Noam Murro Groundswell Films

NANCY MOSSER CASTING - http://www.mossercasting.com/

Since 1990, Nancy Mosser Casting has been Western Pennsylvania’s Emmy award winning casting company. We specialize in the casting of actors and extras for film, television, commercials, voiceovers, corporate videos and promotional events. We pride ourselves on being the only casting company in PIttsburgh that successfully casts both speaking and extras roles on feature films.

Recent credits include: SUPAH NINJAS - Nickelodeon
OUT OF THE FURNACE - Relativity Media
JACK REACHER - Paramount
ELIXIR (Working Title) - ABC Family/Disney
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES - Warner Brothers
PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER - Summit Entertainment
LOCKE AND KEY "Pilot" - 20th Century Fox
ONE FOR THE MONEY - Lakeshore Entertainment
MAFIA - Island Studios
THE SIBLING - Levine Pictures
RIDDLE - The Weinstein Company
THE NEXT THREE DAYS – Lionsgate
LOVE AND OTHER DRUGS – 20th Century Fox
JUSTIFIED “Pilot” – Sony Pictures/FX

SATURDAY, October 6, 2012 1:00PM-8:00PM $175

Sundays, beginning September 30, 2012 2:30pm - 4:30pm $250

Here is your chance to see yourself on the big screen! An intensive on-camera workshop to prepare the teen actor for working on a film or television set. Students will concentrate on the development of acting skills through working on an Original TV show based on shows like I CARLY and THE WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE. Our script will allow each student to be cast in a substantial role. This class will guide the student, step by step, from the audition process, through preparation and rehearsal to actually filming on a set and on location. In addition, students will also learn industry etiquette and terminology. Students, friends and family members are invited to attend the WRAP PARTY and SCREENING of the show at the Gateway Film Center. Students will receive a DVD of their show.

WEDNESDAYS, BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 7:00PM-9:30PM. $200

MONDAYS, BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 17, 2012 7:00PM-9:30PM. $250

An intensive workshop to prepare the actor for working on a film or television set and to produce a clip for their demo reel. Students will concentrate on the development of acting skills through working on a film based on 12 ANGRY MEN, a 1957 film directed by Sidney Lumet. Our modern adaptation of this film will allow each student to be cast in a substantial role.

This class will guide the student, step by step, from the audition process, through preparation and rehearsal to actually filming on a set. In addition, students will also learn industry etiquette and terminology. We will be shooting with two cameras and a film crew to produce a product worthy for the actors' demo reels.

Students, friends and family members are invited to attend the WRAP PARTY and SCREENING of the film at the GATEWAY FILM CENTER. Students will receive a DVD of the film and a individual clip for their demo reels.

The film will also be screened for regional Casting Directors, Agents and Filmmakers.

TUESDAYS, BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 7:00PM-9:30PM. $200

Whether you're an acting enthusiast who is ready to jump into the action or a professional looking to liven up their next performance or audition, this is the right course for you! It's a Scene Study class with a difference. Everyone in class works on scenes from the same author. The plays (or screenplays) are chosen for their complexity, challenge, depth, and for containing the great roles that actors dream of playing.

Each student will also have the chance to work on two monologues during this eight-week workshop. We will help you choose the best material to showcase your talents or you may work on material already in your repertoire.