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| Liz Ortiz-Mackes has worked behind the scenes in the entertainment field since 1990. As the owner of Casting Solutions in New York City, Liz is an avid supporter of diversity in casting. She has been a SAG and Equity franchised talent agent on both coasts, Director of Special Events at the Dramatists Guild and Director of Artists Files On-Line at the Non-Traditional Casting Project. In addition to casting, Liz has branched out into producing with Casting Solution’s indie division, I Ain’t Playin Films where she is involved with several film projects in production and development. Liz is the author of the highly acclaimed book "Ace Your Acting Audition" published by S.O.M.E. productions. She is on the faculty of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York Film Academy, and conducts monthly workshops for the Screen Actors Guild Foundation. Liz enjoys giving seminars based on her book around the country and overseas. In response to numerous requests, Liz has begun one on one consulting services which focus on issues ranging from indie film production to effective marketing strategies for the actor. (please see the Consulting section for a partial list of clients)
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| Cahill Connolly is the Casting Associate at Casting Solutions, she has been with the company since 2004. She brings to the company a strong visual sensibility and background in arts administration and production coordination. Cahill has a BFA in Photography from the School of Visual Arts, NYC. She has had solo exhibitions in NYC and Berlin, Germany. Cahill is a Still Photographer for motion pictures, stage, special events, and specializing in headshots, corporate portraits, publicity and production photography. Cahill is also a freelance Production Coordinator and works as a Prop Stylist for commercials and film. Recent clients include: MacGuffin Films, Assembly Films, GREY New York, McDonalds, Sony, Walmart, Pizza Hut, AARP, New Heritage Theatre Group, Triplicity Entertainment, Indelible Pictures, Bajan Brownstone Productions. Cahill is also in demand as a headshot photographer shooting actors/performers ranging from Broadway, film and TV veterans to students and business executives. For further information visit her website: www.cahillconnolly.com, email cahillcast@gmail.com or call 212-560-0993. |
| Harry O’Reilly (Creative Director, Actors Alliance studio) is a professional actor, director and teacher. He has appeared in over twenty feature films and numerous television shows. He runs the Actors Alliance studio located in mid-town Manhattan, offering 3 comfortable soundproof studios which are ideal for casting film, television theater and voice-overs. The full service casting and audition space is complete with cameras lighting, and blue screen, a video viewing station is also available as well as high speed internet connections and access to private telephones, copy and fax machines.www.actorsalliance.net |
| Steve Mackes (Writer/Editor/Communications Consultant) has extensive experience in entertainment, marketing and corporate communications. He’s been a Communications Consultant for BMW and MINI and has worked on a wide range of projects for PepsiCo, IBM, Accenture, Verizon Wireless, Sony, Ingersoll Rand and many others. In the area of sports and sports products, Steve creative directed and scripted “Knowledge is Power,” an interactive Endurance Sports CD for PowerBar featuring Lance Armstrong and other top athletes. He was also the Creative Director and Writer for “Tackling the Heat,” an interactive Football CD for Gatorade. Steve brings a strong background in theatre to his work. He is an award-winning playwright who has had shows produced Off-Broadway, regionally and in England. Steve is available for freelance writing, editing and/or consulting and can be reached at stevemsome@aol.com. |
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