AAFilmLab “Industry Spotlight: Producer/Casting Director Jaeme Griffin Part 2: Webseries Reading/Workshop w/ audience feedback” Feb. 17th
This is our second half of our first “Industry Spotlight” with Producer/Casting Director Jaeme Griffen, of Whiskey Ball Productions and Central Casting, and her production partners David Bullock and Michael Cirelli. Presented in two parts, this “Industry Spotlight” will feature a new Web series from creator Michael Cirelli.
Part 1: was on Thursday, Jan. 27th where we had the Mock Auditions for the reading/workshop of the new Web series that will be in Part 2.
Part 2: Thursday, February 17th
Reading for 3 episodes of a new webseries Jaeme is producing. Like “Unfinished Works”, this is a workshop with audience feedback.
RSVP FOR ATTENDANCE:
To attend this program as an observer, please RSVP via our Part 2 Facebook Event.
If you don’t have Facebook, please RSVP at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with “RSVP Feb. 17” in subject line.
AAFilmLab “Industry Spotlight: Producer/Casting Director Jaeme Griffin Pt 2”
DATES:
Feb. 17th: Part 2 - Webseries Reading/Workshop
LOCATION: CONFIRMED
Theatrelab
137 West 14th Street
RING Buzzer
2nd Floor
(Studio C)
TIME: 6-8PM
To offset costs of maintaining our services to our community, and in the aid of securing a permanent home for the AAFilmLab, we will be accepting donations. The suggested donation is $3.00 - $5.00.
SPECIAL UPDATE: Donations $5+ will get a raffle ticket to win Broadway tickets donated by Geff Yabes at GSY Media
Thanks to everyone who came to our last “Unfinished Works” Meeting with Natalie Kim. Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Page and our Facebook Event Invite: Past Events.
——————-
Jaeme Griffin has been with Central Casting since 2008, and started creating Whiskey Ball Productions with her 2 business partners about 3 months ago. She started her professional career at the age of 14 when she toured with the American Repertory Ballet Company. Since then she has performed in various showcases, regional theatre, indie films, and Off-Broadway, most notably the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival and at Circle in the Square Theatre in NYC. She has recently produced a short that was shown at The Big Apple Film Festival, a benefit concert, and is in the beginning stages of producing a feature length film and a play.
Some of Jaeme’s casting credits include the following: Friends with Benefits, The Big Year, Blue Bloods, The Apprentice Season 10, Celebrity Apprentice, Nurse Jackie, CSI: NY, In Treatment, Law & Order, Mercy, How to Make It In America (Pilot), Off Duty (Pilot), US Attorney (Pilot), Salt, Just Wright, VH1 Hip Hop, Honors, Jimmy Fallon Show, Mr. Popper’s Penguins
David Bullock after graduating from the University of Washington with a degree in business administration, David moved to New York in 2004 and began working in the entertainment industry. The positions he has held include: Stage Manager, Director, Editor, and Producer, and he has worked on a variety of projects ranging from local theater, to commercials, independent film, and television programming for networks such as ESPN and CNBC. He is currently co-founder of Whiskey Ball Productions, LLC, where he hopes to combine his business understanding with his entertainment experience to create and operate a successful and innovative production company.
Michael Cirelli is a member of the improv group Herschel and a student at the Atlantic Acting School. He performs regularly at the People’s Improv Theater and has appeared onstage with some of the best improvisers in New York City. He graduated from DeSales University with a BA in acting and directing and has written full length and short plays. This is his first attempt at a webseries.”
————————-
“Industry Spotlight” Proposal Submissions:
Would you like some support and exposure for yourself and your work? Would you like to share your knowledge of an industry topic? We are seeking persons and topics for workshops/panels including, but not limited to:
1. Producers
2. Screenwriters
3. Editors
4. Acting Coaches/Teachers
5. Directors
6. Casting Directors
7. Agents
8. Storyboarding, art direction including set, lighting, costume designs, sound design (including music), etc.
If you would like more information about doing a workshop or panel with us, please send your proposal, along with credentials to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), subjectline “Industry Spotlight Submission.”
Sincerely,
AAFilmLab
Upcoming AAFilmLab Schedule (1st Thursday & 2nd Half of the Month):
Thursday, Feb. 17th – “Industry Spotlight”
Thursday, Mar. 3rd – “Unfinished Works”
Thursday, Mar. 17th - “Industry Spotlight”
The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better. If you find our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit. Thanks!
