Bayou City Film News

I have had a business relationship with Actor’s Etc., Inc. and Denise Coburn since January of 1985. She was my talent agent. During that time I spent time working in the office to help out and get a better sense of how talent agency’s worked as well as how talent was chosen for the thousands of jobs that came through. Since 1985 there have been many who came through those doors as assistants and sub agents like Diane Craig, Pat Langewis, Kari Skain, Dolores Jackson and so many more I honestly can’t remember them all. AEI represented approximately 600 actors from around the country. Denise’ strength was representing voiceover talent which she enjoyed. She worked tirelessly on getting her voice talent work and was very good at it. I’ve sat in the office while she fought for her talent to get them hired, to get them paid in a reasonable amount of time and to guide her talent as best as she knew how to make them better. Coburn would always suggest voice over and acting classes in an attemp...

Hi Friends & Filmmakers, Texas filmmaker Chris Ohlson is having a busy 2008 with three films he worked on premiering this year at the Sundance Film Festival (American Teen, Baghead, and Goliath) in addition to Directing his debut feature film. Chris will be in attendance for a Q&A on Thursday September 4th as we showcase his body of eccentric and eclectic short films that can only come from the mind of Chris Ohlson. Please Join us on Thursday September 4th at 8:30pm (NEW TIME!) at Deans Credit Clothing, 316 Main St, Downtown (at Preston, next to Mia Bella), for this special short film presentation. This FREE evening is not to be missed because you won't get to see these film anywhere else! Please arrive early, screening begins promptly at 8:30PMish. More Information/Video: http://filmhouston.texaswebhost.com/firstthursdays.htm Best, Alfred-- Alfred Cervantes Deputy Director Houston Film Commission 901 Bagby, Suite 100 Houston, Texas 77002 713-437-5249 Direct 713-301-1848 Mo...

For years the Houston Film Commission has sponsored the Texas Filmmakers Showcase, which is a special screening of short films and videos under 45 minutes in length. The screening is presented in Los Angeles annually to studio executives, agents and producers in the Hollywood film community. The winners are flown to the event and provided with an evenings accomodation and transportation to and from the screening. This years winners are: "The Aviatrix" - Todd Burton, Austin, TX. "Death Of An Ally" - Julio and Marla Quintana, Austin, TX. "Goobees" - Patrick O'Brien, Washington, TX. "jean=truth" - SunHee Cho, Austin,TX "The Last Turn" - Robert Castaldo, Dallas, TX. "Midway" - Darius Monroe, Houston, TX. "Separate Vacations" - Anne Lewis, Austin, TX. "When the Light's Red" - Keith Wilson, Austin, TX. While the initial screening was held this past June in Los Angeles film-goers can see these films for th...

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Congratulations to Pastorini-Bosby actor SAM RICHARDSON has been cast in the Lifetime tv movie "Living Proof." Shot in New Orleans, the movie stars Harry Connick Jr. as Dr. Dennis Slamon who devoted his life's work to finding a cure for breast cancer. Produced by Academy Award winning actress Renee Zellweger and Sony Pictures Television, the film will premiere on Lifetime Television in October 2008 as part of the Network's Stop Breast Cancer for Life campaign during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If your actor has been cast in a feature film, television series, commercial or music video let Bayou City Film News know about it and I'll be more than happy to help spread the word.

I want to take a brief moment to thank all of you that have become members of TXMPA and all of you that support our efforts. Hopefully you have all been receiving the numerous updates on our many meetings across the state. It is important that you join us at these gatherings as often as possible so we can keep you up to date on where we are headed and to be involved in the efforts of getting our message out to fellow industry members, legislators, and the public at large. While some of these messages may seem redundant to those that signed up early on, it is important for all of us to hear them in order to keep our focus. Use each e-blast that you receive as a reminder of the challenge ahead and as an opportunity to reach out to spread the word. Embrace our pleas for members and funds as a chance to find a home for that last little bit of cash left over from your stimulus checks that you’ve been wondering how to spend. Seriously, everyone gets tired of being asked for money and I wish...