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    Jennifer has always had a passion for helping actors succeed. She spent the first 10 years of her career as a casting director under the tutelage of Jeff Mitchell and eventually became a partner at Mitchell/Rudolph Casting. Jennifer has cast over 40 films and television shows and has helped start the careers of such actors as Michelle Monaghan, Kate Bosworth and Ian Somerhalder, While a casting director, Jennifer began teaching audition technique classes and from there created The Actor's Green Room. She believes that every actor has an organic spark that if nurtured properly can become something amazing. To quote FIELD OF DREAMS, "if you build it, they will come."3 Articles

    Angela Cohen is an award-winning actress and filmmaker. Her film and television work includes Oscar winners Al Pacino, Paul Haggis, Barry Levinson and Emmy winner Ann Dowd. The Miami Herald touted Angela as an "Actress on the Rise." Angela founded Charley Bear Productions Inc, with a vision to affect change through art, showcasing the female perspective in front of and behind the camera. She's a Sundance Labs finalist for the VR experience, “The Art of Saving a Life,” was handpicked by Google for their Jumpstart VR Initiative, and qualified for the 90th annual Academy Awards with her short film, "Without Grace," which sold to Shorts TV and is currently in development for a dramedy series. She line produced the Sundance Feature "Clara's Ghost" and is passionate about telling stories that make a social impact, more often than not with a hilarious edge. You can follow her @AngelaCohen and learn more about her work at CharleyBearProductions.com. Watch Without Grace on Amazon!3 Articles

    A Bison, Virgo, devoted daughter, yoga and spinning, graduate of the "mecca" - Howard University's School of Communications, former publicist, actress, radio co-host and "doggie mom" to an adorably smart-energetic maltese are just a few of the characteristics that make up the essence of me – The Curvy Film Critic - Carla Renata. As a member of the (AAFCA) African American Film Critic's Association, one can catch me at www.UBNRadio.com reviewing films and Co-Hosting for the entertainment internet radio talk show "On Air With Tony Sweet"  and freelance for NPR's Weekend All Things Considered. It is my sincere hope that although not every opinion I have will or will not be embraced, I am grateful for the opportunity to share it...enjoy and see you on the red carpet!!!2 Articles

    Elizabeth leads the China Task Force for the Producers Guild of America (PGA). She is half of the sister-team of Two Camels Films, with Writer/Director Emily Dell. She is currently producing several Mandarin-language and Chinese-based action films, including RULES OF BUSINESS with the China Film Corporation (中国电影集团公司), and TIGER MOTHER, selected for the PGA Diversity Workshop 2014. Elizabeth produced B-GIRL, a narrative hip-hop dance feature distributed worldwide which is featured on Showtime, Encore and Starz networks. She is also the CFO and co-founder of Array Entertainment, a slate fund focused on female-driven films. Finally, Elizabeth produces digital media, producing 100+ episodes of branded entertainment for YouTube and other platforms. Elizabeth sits on the PGA International Committee and is part of the PGA New Media Council. Elizabeth is a regular speaker on China, entertainment, digital media, and entrepreneurship. Elizabeth and her sister are featured in the National Women’s History Museum. Elizabeth has a Chemistry degree from Amherst College and Masters in Public Health from UC Berkeley.2 Articles

    Jenn Lederer is a Life + Career Coach to Creative Entrepreneurs who are ready to dive deep to co-create the Life + Career of their dreams. Play BIG, leap HIGHER and have FUN along the way. If you’re not having fun, why do it at all? Jenn is based in NYC and works in clients in NYC, LA, Pittsburgh, London, Switzerland and Australia. Feed Your Soul. Find Your Center. Create Your Success. Jenn is currently offering her signature FREE 5-Day Challenge: Kill it! (w/ Kindness) – start your challenge today by visiting www.Soul-Centered-Success.com/free2 Articles

    Carrie Certa worked on six independent films her most recent Line Producing gig had her in Ethiopia. Horror film “Bit Parts”, a political mockumentary “A New Tomorrow”, comedies "Target Audience 9.1" and "What If People Died", and the action thriller “Circadian Rhythm”, which had her working alongside Seymour Cassel, Jonathan Banks, Rachel Miner and David Anders. In 2009, she made her directorial début with “SpyForLove” which landed her a Best Comedy Short nomination at her first festival showing. Since then she’s had a modicum of success with her other shorts “Smiley” and “Undisconnected” which was nominated for Best in the Fest and winner of Best Director. She has also won numerous awards for her writing with her dramatic script “Life After”.2 Articles

    Katrina Day is a NYC based actor and writer. She is also the founder of the Tumblr blog Lady Parts (www.someladyparts.com). Hailing originally from Central Jersey, Katrina hopped across the Hudson to study drama at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Recent acting credits include The Incredible Fox Sisters (The New Ohio), Odd.A.See (The Exquisite Corpse Company), and Yahweh's Follies (Ars Nova). Katrina’s writing has been presented at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, La MaMA, The Secret Theatre, and published in BUST Magazine. Underscoring all of her acting and writing endeavors is a strong commitment to feminism and equality across every line there is. These days, she hangs her hat on the Upper West Side of Manhattan with her two cats—Starbuck and Boomer—and her partner/in-house tech wizard, Phillip. For more info, media, and news, check out www.katrinapday.com.2 Articles

    Mary Lou Sandler is the co-founder of 3 cubed studios, LLC... a photographic, film & music studio in Los Angeles. She is a former working actress & fitness cover model. In the early 2000s she picked up the camera and is now a professional photographer, cinematographer, and director. She has shot several celebrities, advertising campaigns, and is published in multiple magazines, including magazine covers. Mary Lou was an official selection in multiple film festivals with her short film as well as two music videos. She is a published author working on her 2nd art for charity book and gallery installation (a female empowerment project) and is the cinematographer and co-producer of a new documentary film with Betsy Chasse. (co-creator and director of “What the Bleep Do We Know”). Mary Lou’s mission is to create inspiring and life changing content thru photographic and cinematic imagery. She enjoys poetry, supporting other artists, charity work, her husband, & cats.2 Articles

    Robin Phelps loves drinking mint juleps at the racetracks in Kentucky, because her momma raised her there. Not at the racetracks, but in London, a town so small that her grandparents ran against each other for Mayor! Despite all that excitement, Robin decided to head for the bright lights of Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment. Those first gigs in Hollywood can be a doozy, as she discovered when she got whiplash dancing her heart out in a music video. She later got to dance alongside Justin Timberlake, which totally made up for the neck injury. Robin has worked on TV, feature films, and national commercials, and one of her latest commercials was voted 3rd funniest of 2012 by TruTV. Robin’s latest project “Robin Represents!” shares her honest and quirky thoughts on life. Sit back with a glass of vino and watch Robin rant, rap, and rock her opinions to the world on YouTube. She’s up for any challenge you want her to take, because Robin REPRESENTS! Word.2 Articles

    Heidi Honeycutt is a film journalist and author. She writes primarily about women directors and programs the women’s genre film event Etheria Film Night (www.etheriafilmnight.com). Her most recent work can be seen in the anthology Celluloid Ceiling: Women Film Directors Breaking Through from Supernova Press.2 Articles

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