The CHICAGOHOLLYWOOD January Speakers Program

We welcome Susan Johnston Author, Producer, CEO of Susan Johnston Casting,Founder of the New Media Film Festival

January 11, 2012 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Lunchtime Workshop Learn what it takes to Cast and Produce a web series.

Panel of experts: LA Casting Director Susan Johnston with Chicago Producers Michelle De Long and David Miller

Advanced $25 includes pizza. Limited to 25 people. $30 at the door. Held at: Mimi Productions, 329 W. 18th St #405, Chicago IL, 60616 __________________________ January 11, 2012 3:00-8:30 pm Afternoon Tours & Evening Program
Using NEW MEDIA to produce, promote and protect your short, movie, or web series.

New, Social, and Incremental Media Monetization in the Digital Space.

A Screenwriters, Directors, Filmmakers, and Producers Exclusive Event.

Sponsored by: Resolution Digital Studios/Show Department Event held at: 2226 West Walnut Street, Chicago, IL 60612 Program $35 advance $25 Students $50 at the door

Open House TOURS: 3-6 PM

NETWORKING and FILMED INTERVIEWS: 5:30-6:30 PM

PROGRAM with SPEAKERS, Q & A to follow: 6:30-8:30 PM
Sponsored by

Show Department the Chicago Screenwriters Network and ReelChicago.com

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Cheers,
Susan Johnston Casting

CURRENTLY CASTING: 

 Prey: Origin of Species - feature film based on a Marvel Graphic Novel 

Kokoda Trail - a TV show shooting in Austrailia

Dr. Marion - a tv show based with Elder Care Expert Dr. Marion

A Web Series based on a book.

A feature length thriller that will shoot in January 2012

New Media Film Festival Host for June 2012 Red Carpet

I'm slated to cast these two projects once schedule is locked

Film Production: http://www.thecrimegamermovie.com

TV Production: http://www.clubbeverlyhillstvseries.com

• Learn the 'Inside Skinny' no one tells you that prevents you from getting booked. Get steps ahead of everyone else by learning what you need to do to book.
• How to get to the next level? Tools to know the part and be the part. You will receive a workbook to take home with you from work shopping it.
• Get answers to all of your acting questions. From your agent/manager perspective, casting director, producers and heads of studios. This will be an active participation class with Q &A's.
• See what Casting directors see when you submit. We will go online and view an actual casting breakdown, the process, the submissions and who booked.
• How do you get out there and get seen? What's appropriate and what's not?

Bonus!! You can buy the NEWLY REVISED, twice as many pages Ebook version of The resource book (as seen on ABC and CBS) packed full with info on How to Make and Save Money in LA for only $5. above.. www.DidYouKnow.la

 ABOUT SUSAN JOHNSTON:

Judge Daytime Emmys 2011

Susan's casting and producing credits include feature films; television shows; music videos and commercials. In addition to running her own casting and production companies, Susan has taught and spoken at USC School of Cinema and Television summer program, Sherwood Oaks College, during Sundance, Marina Del Rey International studies, Van Mar Academy, Los Angeles Film School, Beverly Hills Adult Education and for several years at Young Actors Camp, voted top 5 acting camps in the world by Yahoo.

Susan Johnston has helped over 60 non union actors become SAG during her Casting Director career which started in 2000. Recently interviewed for both Suzanne Lyon, David Heavener's upcoming books as well as "Hollywood Drive-What it Takes to Break In, Hang In and Make it in the Entertainment Industry" by Eve Light Honthaner, "Career Opportunities in the Film Industry; 2nd Edition" by Jan Yager and finally, the successful Italian Industry book, "Ciao Artiste!" by Fioretta Mari and Manuella Metri.

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Our recent Pilot Breakthrough attendees had this to say:

"I wanted you to know that I really enjoyed your casting seminar last Saturday. It was informative....and entertaining. Thanks especially for showing us what casting directors see when we submit for a role."

-- K. Carlson

"Saturday's event was most informative and I have already put a couple of items I learned into practice and am getting instant results." -- S. Byard

" Thanks so much for giving so much today in the workshop. Even after 30 years in the business, one can learn something! I'm going to put your tips into practice right after the holiday!" -- Kaye

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PAST ATTENDEES HAVE SAID:

"Once again, you did a fantastic job, and the film is better for your involvement." -- Stephen Israel, Producer 

"You are fantastic Susan! I am so glad you can take on 65 kids for the day.....You know the industry so well and the kids love you!"  Nichelle, CEO Young Actors Camp

"I walked away from Susan's seminar with inside industry info and direct feedback on how to keep my career moving forward....a true value that I'm definitely telling my friends about." -- D.J. Pierce

"Just wanted to say thank you so much for a wonderful experience in your workshop. Your down-to-earthiness is much appreciated as well as your generous knowledge to fellow actors and thank you for inspiring me to be mindful of "doing the right thing." -- Kali Chung

"Thank you for your time tonight. Your class was both informative and engaging. I really appreciate your hands-on approach to learning, as well as providing the opportunity to cold read in front of producer".

-- Bri Jones

"Your expertise is soooooooo valuable" -- Joan Lucas (actress, Dreams Awake, Singing In The Rain)

"I thank you for taking the time to speak to us and share with us the many ways to approach a casting session and book the jobs. I feel a lot more confident than I did before your seminar. I love the fact that you speak the truth and don't hold back and I hope I get the opportunity to work with you and learn from you in the near future. Thank you again for all the information that you provided." -- Bibi Amos

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