Celebrate Black History Month

This just in from fellow JEer, Roz Romney:

A few months ago, a friend invited me to read a story aloud at a school as part of Rosa Parks Day.

It was so easy and tons of fun and the kids acted like you were some kind of God-Celebrity for coming in and reading them a book for half an hour.

Well now there's a city-wide effort to celebrate Black History Month and the SF Education Fund is trying to get tons of volunteers to read next Friday the 24th at schools all over the city.

It happens first thing in the morning, so it really doesn't mess up your work day - plus you can feel smug for doing something awesome.

They do ask people to sign up for a very quick and easy orientation beforehand, but it's really not that bad.

here's the link:
http://www.sfedfund.org/calendarix/aari_2012.php

A million thanks!

Roz

Way to kick off 2012!

Happy New Year! The holidays were a perfect time to catch up on our performers' webseries.  If you don't already follow, check out:

Rolf Saxon in They Live Among Us
Sid Garza Hillman in Sundays the Series
Jeff Ingram in AminiSeries

Fingers are crossed for Sid Garza Hillman for his Best Dramatic Actor Indie Soap nomination and for Alexis Boozer for her Best Comedic Female Performance IAWTV nomination for Leap Year, another one of our favorite series.  What an exciting way to start to 2012!

JE Talent's own Michelle Kennedy has been "guesting" on Maria Shriver's blog.  This latest column is a nice shout-out to all the "auditioners" of the world! 
http://www.mariashriver.com/blog/2011/12/love-lessons-my-quest-find-mr-right-onlinecontinues

JE's Connection to ABC's "Pan Am"

Pamela Feack, who is represented by JE, was a real-life Pan Am Stewardess during the height of their success in the 1960s. Now, she and her friends have shared their stories during their life with Pan Am, with the creators the show. If you are curious about what went on during this time, check it out Sunday's at 10pm on ABC. There have been rumors about cancellation, so be sure to watch and save it!

Check out the latest learning opportunities in the Bay Area!

With the economy as it is, everyone loves a deal – especially on classes, seminars and photo sessions that will help your career! Here are the latest specials being offered in the San Francisco market. Our JE Legal Team said we do have to note that any mentions in our postings do not quantify an endorsement by or a direct benefit to JE Talent from said individuals and/or companies - these are simply postings about the happenings in our community.

For a corporate edge:

Peter Meyers
Speak to Inspire
Peter will be opening an Academy for training and his first session is called
Speak to Inspire on October 22 and 23.
And his book AS WE SPEAK was just published in July.
http://standanddelivergroup.com/home/programs/open-enrollment/

For an acting edge:

Cliff Osmond Workshop
The workshop date: October 15/16 (Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 AM to 5 PM, both days).

http://www.cliffosmond.com/html/san_francisco.html.
www.cliffosmond.com

For the ins and outs of a loop group:

Holly Dorff’s Acting Classes
For More information on classes for Kids and Adults
hollydorff.com/classes

For more comfort on camera:

Here's a specific link to the Young Actors Program page
http://www.filmactingbayarea.com/classes_youth.html

Judy Berlin (creator of Kids on Camera)
http://www.kids-on-camera.com/

For tools to keep your instrument attuned:

Eight week Alexander/Linklater Voice class and a new three week seminar Vocal Presence which is specifically for women professionals. Check out the websites for more information!
http://www.lisaportercoaching.com
www.bodyproject.us

For other options of acting schools and classes (in alphabetical order):

Hayes Casting
www.hayescasting.com

Seydways Studio
http://www.seydways.com/

SF Acting Academy
http://www.sfactingacademy.com/

Susan & Friends
http://www.susansvoicemedia.com/

Voice One
http://www.voiceoneonline.com/

Voice Trax
http://voicetraxsf.com/

For video editing:

Ajani Perkins
Two hour lecture on how to use final cut pro at the sag foundation.
http://sagfoundation.org/userhome/eventdetails/8924

For new headshots (current deals)

Kelly Edwards Photography (back in SF on Oct 9)
www.kelseyedwardsphoto.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Los-Angeles-CA/Kelsey-Edwards-Photography/43806746018?ref=ts
http://twitter.com/#!/CatchKelsey
http://kelseyedwardsphoto.blogspot.com/

Another Photography opportunity/headshot special
http://www.tiffphoto.com/heads

For other photographers (in alphabetical order):

Jay Dixon
www.jaydixon.com

Kirsten Lara Getchell Photography
klgphotography.com

Chris Hardy Photography
www.chrishardyphoto.com

Lisa Keating Photography
www.lisakeatingphotography.com

Ben Krantz Studio
www.benkrantz.com

Stuart Locklear Photography
www.stuartlocklearphotography.com

Ryan Montgomery Photography
www.montgomeryphoto.net

For our standard disclaimer: JE Talent supports the community through these opportunities but does not directly benefit or endorse any of the above

We're BACK

We know things have been quiet over the summer but we’re back for Fall with a lot of great new stuff coming your way! Please keep checking out our blog here, our Twitter, Facebook and brand new LinkedIn page! Also, we are adding video components for represented users to upload content to YouTube and a Vimeo channel for our finalized projects. Also, we will be updating our website jetalent.com so please keep checking back!
Twitter- @JETalent
LinkedIN- Je Talent
Facebook page- JE Talent, LLC
YouTube- JETalentSF

Brian Degan Scott wins at The Best Actors (in a) Film Festival

Congrats to Brian Degan Scott for his win in this year's The Best Actors (in a) Film Festival!!

Here is a quick note from Brian regarding the details of that eventful night!


"As you may know... I won Best Actor in a Feature Length Comedy! The awards ceremony took place at Studio300Theatre at 442 Post Street in SF last Saturday, May 28th. The awards ceremony was hosted by Diane Merlino and my award was presented by Sarah Kliban (a special honor for me). This is the first annual BAFF Awards ceremony but I heard, they had over 500 entries (not bad for a first time event). There were actors who came from across the country (NYC, Mass. LA) to receive their awards (of course many were from right here in the Bay Area).


They said that they will be putting up the results, photo's of the event, etc., on their website soon ... but you can get more info on the awards at www.thebestactors.com. I'm so proud and honored to get this recognition and I know that I couldn't have done it without you all. I'm so happy that you guys were a part of this project and that you were there for us to help cast it and give us general support and encouragement."