Virtual TV/Film Community Forum

Anthony Dalton

Joy Pervis

Joy Pervis began her career in the entertainment industry 25 years ago in the Atlanta market when she created a talent agency specializing in young actors.  In 2007, her impeccable eye for talent and her years of discovering and building careers earned her a position as Head Talent Scout for the prestigious Osbrink Agency located in Los Angeles, CA. In 2009, she joined her daughter in-law, Jayme Pervis, at the J Pervis Talent Agency, recognized as one of the top talent agencies in the Southeast representing children and adults in all facets of the industry.

Joy is nationally recognized for discovering, developing, and/or representing actors such as Dakota Fanning, Raven Symone’, Nolan Gould (ABC’s Modern Family (2009–2019) ), Lucas Till (CBS’s MacGyver (2016–2019)), Shameik Moore (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) , Grammy Nominees CHLOE X HALLE, Disney’s Navia Robinson, Algee Smith, Jacob Latimore and many more.

Caroline Slaughter

Caroline graduated from the New School University and has worked in the industry as an actor, producer, casting director, agent, screenwriter and director. Her thorough understanding of story has benefited her in directing content for major brands such as Under Armour. Caroline feels a responsibility to tell the truth in her work with films that ignite conversation and champion change. Her most recent film LAMB is about the female assistants that led the victims to Weinstein’s hotel room.

Erica Arvold

Erica Arvold has been a guest instructor and speaker for over 20 years, sharing insights from a career as a casting director and producer that spans major studio films, television shows and multimedia projects. She has had the honor of collaborating with and serving students and faculty at universities, schools and acting studios across the country, including the University of Virginia, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Regent University, George Mason University, Longwood University, Savannah College of Art and Design, DramaInc, The Robert Mello Studio, The Actor’s Center of Asheville, Actor’s Arsenal, TRAIN/Cadence Theatre at Virginia Repertory, and The Renaissance School, among others. Her festival appearances as a panelist, moderator and mentor include the Austin Film Festival Screenwriters Conference, Virginia Film Festival, Richmond International Film Festival and the Independent Television Festival.

Olubajo Sonubi

Olubajo “Bajo” Sonubi hails originally from Lagos, Nigeria, but is extremely fortunate to call Atlanta home. Olubajo Sonubi is known for his work on Cobra Kai (2018), The Vampire Diaries (2009) and Legacies (2018). He received his MFA from Southern Methodist University and spent many years as an actor before becoming one of Atlanta’s top casting directors.

Sara Elizabeth Timmins

Sara Elizabeth Timmins established Life Out Loud Films in 2008 to create quality, inspiring impact films that champion women.  Her films have been seen on HBO, The Hallmark Channel, Starz, Showtime and in theatres. She has worked with talented actors such as Jane Seymour, Ellen Burstyn, Chris Cooper, Josh Lucas and Mackenzie Foy and NY Times Best Selling Author David Baldacci. Most recently, she produced an HBO docu-series for Mark Wahlberg’s company which premiered at Sundance 2020 and is in development on several feature films and series.  She also works as a consultant for both films and filmmakers and has produced national campaigns for companies like Meyer Natural Foods & Laura’s Lean. Sara Elizabeth believes she has a responsibility through film to spark conversations, that spark action, that spark change and remains dedicated to encouraging the work of talented writers and championing female leaders behind the camera while providing strong female roles on camera.