- HOST: Erik Lingvall
- GUESTS: Jami Rudofsky + Christy Faison + Shepard Smith
- DATE: Monday, Oct 5th
- TIME: 5pm - 6pm EST
- AGES: All
- LOCATION: Virtual via Zoom
- INVESTMENT: FREE!
- Capacity: Unlimited
Free Virtual Forum | Industry Relaunch
Join Catapult Acting founder Erik Lingvall, LA casting directors Jami Rudofsky (Gilmore Girls) and Christy Faison (The Newsroom) and manager Shepard Smith as they discuss the reopening of the film industry in Los Angeles and Atlanta! This online forum, held via ZOOM, will be an opportunity to hear about how casting is adapting to the current climate and what actors can do to take advantage of these new virtual opportunities.
NOTE: This virtual forum will be held on Zoom and is available for actors and non-actors alike, from anywhere in the world. We are currently offering a number of virtual experiences for our clients. Registration is required to participate in this and all other events.
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Meet your guests:
Jami Rudofsky
LA casting directorJami Rudofsky has been casting television, film and theatre in Los Angeles for over 20 years. Casting Credits include the original Gilmore Girls/CW and Gilmore Girls A Year In The Life/NETFLIX, Grown Ups 2, Masters of Sex/SHOWTIME, EMMY nominated Conversations in LA/AMAZON, and Stargate Origins/MGM. Jami has been the Resident Casting Director and Artistic Associate at the award winning Celebration Theatre for 13 years. Jami’s background in casting, teaching, and in acting gives her a great understanding of the plight of the working actor. She approaches her work with actors from a place of deep respect and spirited collaboration.
Christy Faison
LA casting directorChristy began her casting career at FOX over 20 years ago and since then she has cast numerous half hour and drama pilots, series & movies including Aaron Sorkin’s, “The Newsroom,” Terrence Malick’s “Knight of Cups” and “Seal Team” currently airing on CBS.
SHEPARD SMITH
TALENT MANAGERShepard started his career in the mailroom of ICM before segueing into talent management. With over fifteen years of experience, Shepard has placed numerous clients onto major television and film projects including Star Wars: The Force Awakens and The Walking Dead.
Meet your HOST:
Erik Lingvall
Acting coachBackstage.com contributor and winner of the Readers’ Choice for Atlanta’s Favorite Acting Coach in Backstage Magazine, Erik Lingvall brings with him over 15 years of experience guiding and training talent, throughout the country. As the founder of Catapult Acting Studios, Erik has established himself as one of the go-to coaches for tv/film actors in the Southeast. Originally from California, Erik currently resides in Atlanta, with his wife Jennifer and baby girl Venice. He is dedicated to guiding & connecting his clients to the right people & right path, always reminding his them to enjoy the process as much as the product at the end. Erik’s motto: “Professional training, designed to create better people.” Below are a few of the projects Erik’s clients can be seen in projects like: The Walking Dead, Manhunt: Unabomber, Modern Family, Disney’s Bunk’d, Dog with a Blog & Kickin’ It, FOX’s The Gifted, Nashville, The Hate U Give,Maze Runner, Noah, Daddy’s Home, The Big Short, Terminator Genisys, Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, and many more.
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