a few slots left in VO workshop

Hi – They are limiting class size to 16 people so there will be lots of time for each person to really get some work in. There will be homework and Tony will record each person the second day. It’s really an amazing price for the amount of hours the workshop is for both days.
 
Because he’s a casting director who works on animation projects all year round, not only is it voice over training, but exposure to a casting director who has lots of opportunities!
 
A few spots left in the older groups, several spots in the kids session. 
 

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Casting Director conducts 2 day workshop Hollywood voice-over casting director Tony Gonzales will be conducting a 2 day voice-over workshop on Sat March 21 and Sun March 22.   Taking continuing training is important in every actor’s career. However, when an actor has a chance to take training from a casting director, it creates double benefits.   Not only is the actor receiving valuable training, they are receiving exposure from the very people they will audition for in the future.   “I have seen casting directors take interest in people from their workshops,” says Actor’s Scene owner Nicolle Campbell. “And then that casting director calls those people in on auditions later. It’s a great way to build your contacts and be seen! Moreover, the casting director gets to know you and your personality better in a workshop setting. It’s very advantagous to the actor.”   This workshop is unique as it’s a 2 day workshop. Tony will go over technique of voice-over, how to audition and work with students on their voices on the first day. He will then hand out scripts for students to take home to work on. The second day, students will be recorded and critiqued.   “The other great thing about this workshop is it’s only $200 for 2 days! Most 2 day workshops with a casting director are upwards of $400!” says Campbell.   Tony Gonzales is a freelance voice-over director and casting associate with ties to major voiceover agencies in Hollywood. His experience in the casting process has given him an ear for what casting directors are looking for and what stands out! His consulting and coaching expertise is sought out by talent nation wide.   Tony has worked on American Dragon: Jake Long, Dave the Barbarian, The Buzz on Maggie, Brandy & Mr Whiskers, Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce GO, Nick Jr’s –Olivia, And recently cast and directed Disney Channel Games online, Kabillion.com, and is currently finishing work on three new cartoon shows.   Formerly of Walt Disney Animation Casting, Tony also works on casting independent projects throughout Hollywood.   To learn more about Tony, please visit his webpage: http://www.kidsvo.com   2 Day Intensive!   Sat and Sun  March 21 & 22    Ages 6-10         10am-1pm   Ages 11-16       1:30-4:30pm    Ages 17 & Up   5pm-8pm   Student Pricing: $200   Non Student Pricing: $225   Space is very limited!   Register online http://www.theactorsscene.com   Call to Register 770-904-6646

reminder about paul weber, head of casting for MGM, in town this weekend!

Paul Weber, head of casting for MGM, is coming to Atlanta Saturday March 14 and Sunday March 15, 2009 to give Atlanta actors the opportunity to meet him and learn more about booking acting roles in film and television!

This is a GREAT opportunity for you to get training and audition feedback from someone who casts Films,TV series and pilots for MGM on a daily basis. (see bio below) Some of his credits include:

The Outer Limits
Dead Like Me
Stargate Atlantis
Stargate SG-1
She Spies
Tales From the Crypt
Stargate Universe
And all the Star Gate films and shows

Check out all of his credits at
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0916712

Click here to reserve your seat!
http://www.creativestudiosofatlanta.com

In addition to casting, Paul teaches classes at UCLA called :The Working Actor: Get the audition, book the job!

This workshop is and educational opportunity for Actors who are looking for a wonderful way to advance their: acting/audition skills, knowledge of the business, learn what their strengths and weaknesses are in the audition room, opportunity to show their work, and create relationship with a dynamic working casting director in a safe, learning environment.

Register for this class here. http://www.creativestudiofatlanta.com

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Workshop Details
When:
Saturday March 13 or Sunday March 14, 2009

Workshop Times:

Saturday 2-6

Sunday 9:30-1:30
(adults and mature teens)
Sunday 2-6
(kids and teens)
Where:
Saturday: Expressions Theatre & Film
2135 De Foors Hills Ste E
Atlanta, Ga.30318

Sunday: Creative Studios of Atlanta
500 Bishop St.
Suite F8
Atlanta, Ga 30318

Investment: $175. $20 discount for GPP members.

Paul Weber bio
Paul Weber, C.S.A., is presently the Head of Casting/in house casting director for MGM Studios, MGM worldwide television and MGM feature casting. His MGM credits include: “DEAD LIKE ME”, and JEREMIAH” for Showtime; “SHE SPIES” and the reality show “FAME” for NBC; “STARGATE SG-1″, “STARGATE ATLANTIS” and the upcoming “STARGATE UNIVERSE” for the sci-fi network.
Recent MGM films include: “PICTURE THIS”, staring Ashley Tisdale, “LEGALLY BLONDES”, “WAR GAMES II” “INTO THE BLUE 2″, as well as “THE INITIATION OF SARAH” and “CUTTING EDGE 3″ for ABC FAMILY.

LIFETIME credits include: “ENEMY MINE,” “BLITHE AND VIRGINIA,” “HAUNTING ON SORORITY ROW” as well as “FLASHPOINT” a new CBS series.

Mr. Weber is in active development with MGM on new series, pilots and features including: the new series “STARGATE UNIVERSE” and the SPIKE TV pilot “WAR IN ’04″ as well as JOSS WHEDON’S “CABIN THE WOODS” and an upcoming DENZEL WASHINGTON feature.

Additionally, Mr. Weber also casts 3-5 independent films a year. Recent credits include: “TABLE FOR THREE” starring Sophia Bush and Brandon Routh, “LAZARUS CHILD” Starring Andy Garcia, Angela Bassett and Frances O’Conner, and “OZZIE”, a family film starring Spencer Breslin.

Furthermore, Mr. Weber also co-produced three feature films, most recently, “HOLLYWOOD NORTH” starring Sir Alan Bates, Matthew Modine, Jennifer Tilly and Deborah Unger. He is also the U.S. Casting Consultant for the CBC Canadian Broadcast Company.

In Mr. Weber’s 4-hour cold reading audition intensive for film and television, (designed for actors age 10 and up), he will give each actor a scene to prepare and will offer personal direction and guidance that will give the actor insight into the cold-reading process, help the actor develop audition skills and prepare the actor for a successful career in the industry.

Seating is limited. Sign up here now.
http://www.creativestudiosofatlanta.com

Three industry opportunities to volunteer

GABPC Seeks Volunteers

Volunteers needed for planning and production of the 2009 Georgia BIG PICTURE Conference (GABPC) www.gabpc.com , taking place in Atlanta April 17-19, 2009.  Time commitment requires 5-10 hours per week leading up the conference, availability during the conference weekend, and attendance of up to three (3) evening volunteer planning meetings.  Successful volunteers will have the following characteristics:

 

* Some production experience helpful, but not required

* Professional demeanor and excellent communication skills

* Able to work independently and accountable to deliver required results

* Self motivated, reliable and flexible

* Basic online computer skills, such as email and internet

 If interested please contact:  Sue-Ellen Chitunya, sue@gabpc.com, 678-571-0196

Georgia Public Broadcasting Seeks Volunteers

 

GPB’s March Television Membership Campaign is in need of telephone operators to answer calls and take pledges in the studio.   We are especially looking for 25 volunteers for a LIVE taping on Saturday, February 28 from 2 – 7:00pm.   We are also looking for volunteers during the following shifts:

  

Wed. March 4 – 7:00-10:30pm                                             Sun. March 8 – 3:00-7:30pm

LIVE NIGHT – Tues. March 10 – 7:00-11:00pm           Thurs. March 12 – 7:00-11:00pm

Saturday, March 21 – 12-4:00pm

 

While volunteering at GPB, you will receive complementary lunch or dinner courtesy of Carole Parks Catering Company, free parking and training.  *during each shift volunteers will receive 5 GPB Bucks and a chance to win a drawing prize!!!

Contact:

Qiana M. Brown, CVM, Volunteer Services Mgr., Georgia Public Broadcasting

260 14th Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 685-2587 office; (404) 685-2602 fax

Atlanta Film Festival 365 Seeks Interns/ Volunteers

 

 

With an audience of over 13,000 and taking place over 10 days, the Atlanta Film Festival wouldn’t be possible without the efforts of volunteers.

 

If you’d like to volunteer you can email Jeanette Gregory or call 404.352.4225.

 

If you’re interested in internships email Elizabeth Hamilton or you can also call 404.352.4225.

2009 Woman’s Angle shorts

Who will be the next Penny Marshall – director of hits like Big, Awakening and A League of Their Own? As Atlanta’s film community continues to blossom, The Woman’s Angle is helping women climb into the director’s chair.  Here’s a chance to say you knew them when.

 

On Friday, March 20 at 7:30 pm, six locally produced short films will have their Atlanta premiere at The Plaza Theater – 1049 Ponce De Leon Avenue – all directed by women.
The program repeats on Sunday, March 22 at 2:00 pm. “We kept seeing women interested in directing their own film, then fade away, “explains Tracy Martin, volunteer executive director, co-founder of The Woman’s Angle, and a film director herself.  The Woman’s Angle aims to mentor women by encouraging their directing talent, and guiding them at every critical stage of their film’s development to take it to the finish line.

 

The 2009 Woman’s Angle shorts are:

A Peacock Feathered Blue by Jenna Milly
Playgirl by Melanie Mascioli

Wheels by Tracy Martin

Love Happens by Dellis Caden Noble

Flights of Angels by Kimberly Jurgen

Happy Hour by Angela Barnes Gomes

Tickets for the 90 minute screening are $10 and include a party with the director after the show. Advance reservations are strongly recommended. 

To order, visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/55882

The event is made possible through generous donations from sponsors and partners including the Fulton County Arts Council, Women in Film and Television, Atlanta Film Festival, Oz Publications, YourACT and  Film Finish – a new feature post facility in West Atlanta

kellyCASTING WORKSHOP FOR KIDS AND THEIR PARENTS

WANT TO HELP YOUR CHILD DO HIS/HER BEST AT EVERY AUDITION ?

THEN YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS WORKSHOP!!
MARK YOUR CALENDERS for APRIL 4TH and 5TH!!!!

The film/commercial business is BOOMING in Atlanta and you want your child to be ready for those big auditions! This workshop is geared toward helping parents prep their child for auditions. We know that 90% of the time a parent is in charge of prepping his/her child for auditions so this workshop focuses on you as a team!

WHO WILL BE TEACHING:

Kelly Tippens – Kelly is one of Atlanta’s busiest commercial casting directors. Her recent credits include: Volkswagen, GA Lottery, Haverty’s, Nickelodeon, Coca Cola, Verizon, Cheerwine, Speedway, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory Healthcare…

Michael Cole – Michael has 28 years of experience in acting, directing and instruction. His recent acting credits include: The Crazies, Meet the Browns, Conjurer, Front of the Class, One Tree Hill, A Second Chance, Somebodies, GA Lottery, Krystal, Dr.
Pepper…

WHEN: This is a 2 day workshop. You and your child must be able to attend BOTH sessions.
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
KIDS: (Ages 10-12) 10am-1pm
TEENS: (Ages 13-16) 2:30pm-5:30pm
AND
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
KIDS: (Ages 10-12) 10am-1pm
TEENS: (Ages 13-16) 2:30pm-5:30pm

WHERE: Workshop LOCATION address will be sent once registration is confirmed.
HOW MUCH: $175.00. Payment is required in advance to reserve a spot.
HOW to REGISTER: You need to email kellycasting@gmail.com ASAP to reserve your spot.
SEND YOUR NAME, CONTACT, and CHILD’S AGE. We will then email you back a confirmation and address to send payment. Once payment is received, we will send you sides to prepare for the workshop.

Short Film Contest

Faith Based Acting for the Camera

March 2009

Faith Based Acting for the Camera
Workshop & AUDITION

Orlando, FL
March 21st and 22nd

http://www.FaithBasedActing.com

Two Day Class

Morning – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Afternoon – 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Classes open to ages 12 and Up
Tuition: $150

REGISTER NOW

Testimonial

This class was such an incredible blessing to attend. Personally, Brad is exactly the person I’ve needed to meet. He answered so many questions, and took much of the mystery out of it. He has knowledge born of so many years in this business; yet the personal humility to share openly and honestly.  He’s giving back. I felt extremely comfortable sharing some things with him I’ve not shared with anyone else. It was so much more than I expected.

~Arvin Combs

Brad Wilson
VP of Development & Production and Producing Partner for Hemisphere Entertainment in Los Angeles

In addition to eleven years of working with Academy Award winning actor, Robert Duvall and heading Duvall’s production company, Brad has produced a wide range of films including “A Family Thing” (which earned him a Humanitas Certificate) and the award willing “Left Luggage.”

His television credits include work on “Lonesome Dove” for CBS, “Stalin” for HBO, and “The Man Who Captured Eichmann” for TNT.

Brad has worked with some of the most renowned actors in the industry.  They include Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn, Kevin Spacey, Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, James Earl Jones and many others.

FAITH

Does your art collide with your faith?  Does your talent challenge your calling?  Hollywood film producer, Brad Wilson, wants to help you find direction from the Bible that has not only encouraged him to continue his work in film and televition, but to se it as a calling vs a job in a new series of workshops….Faith Based Acting For the Camera.

As a Christian, Brad has felt the need to help guide others in the “business” by not only using invaluable techniques he has learned for acting for the camera, but most of all using ones faith and belief in God as the ultimate guidance.  Brad will share many of his own experiences and obstacles he himself has faced in a business that does not generally put God first.

AUDITION

In addition to The workshp, you will have the opportunity to audition for a part in the faith based film,

“SALVATION STREET”

scheduled to begin filming in 2009.

Friends,

Do you have a calling?

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and work with award winning Hollywood Producer, Brad Wilson.
Brad will share with you the amazing insight and advice one could only learn by working with the executives of the major Hollywood studios.

His story and his personal testimony will inspire and motivate you to be all you can be by developing the talents God has given you.

Sincerely,

Beverly Farmer

CEO

Brad Wilson Acting

Alliance Theatre Open Auditions, by appt

The Alliance Theatre will be holding open auditions for two non-equity understudies for the upcoming production, Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris. The auditions will be held Monday March 16, 2009 beginning at 11:00a.m. Prepare one song that shows range. Bring sheet music, accompanist provided. To schedule a time call DayRon at 404-733-5054.

 

Show Dates:

1^st Rehearsal March 27, 2009

1^st Day on stage April 10, 2009

1^st Preview April 15, 2009

Opening April 22, 2009

Closing May 10, 2009

 

Female Understudy:

Must be a “Belter” and able to mix to a D.

 

Male Understudy:

Bari-tenor with a high G.

 

Free Class for 9-16 yr olds at Creative Studios this Saturday

We are having a FREE class this saturday at 10:30am for kids and teens 9-16 AND their parents -  being taught by Victoria Spencer Smith, our newest instructor.  Please let your talent know.  Thanks.

Ken Feinberg
Owner/Director

Creative Studios of Atlanta
500 Bishop Street, Suite F8
Atlanta, GA 30318
404-355-4588

http://www.creativestudiosofatlanta.com

Kaleidoscope Kafe – Fuze “Woman of the Week”

  

She Succeeds is dedicated to recognizing women that are active participants in the business community.  We have partnered with FUZE Beverages as a sponsor of Kaleidoscope Kafé to hold a luncheon every Friday in March to honor local women who have made great contributions to the Atlanta Community.

The Media, Arts & Culture Kafe is dedicated to honoring women of excellence in the areas of the arts, media and culture.  This Kafe will honor women who are excelling in the areas of creativity and imagination as they relate to the arts, film, fashion, theater and television.  All of these categories represent different areas where creativity is lauded, thinking outside of the box is encouraged and the celebration of self is key.?

Fuze “Woman of the Week” Partial List of nominees:?

Nancy Howard?

Widdi Turner

?Lorna Wilson?

Samantha Worthen

?Location:

The Artistry

942 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Cost: $30 in advance; $35 at the door?
Media, Arts & Culture Kafe Partnering Sponsors:?
Women in Film and Television Atlanta?
Atlanta Coalition of Performing Arts?
Universal Music

To purchase tickets visit:?http://shesuccedsmedia2009.eventbrite.com/

The 5th Annual Women of Color & Arts Film Festival

The 5th Annual Women of Color & Arts Film Festival celebrates the creative ingenuity and leadership of women artists and media makers from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities.  Produced by Iyalode Productions and The Auburn Avenue Research Library, WOCAF will showcase films from places such as Hawaii, Paris, Nigeria, Canada, Germany, and Pakistan to name a few.  Highlights of the film festival include Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority, a feature documentary about the first woman of color in the U.S. Congress; Nollywood Lady about the founder of the African Academy of Motion Pictures Awards in Nigeria, We Are Riders about female motorcyclists in the US and Arugba by Tunde Kelani staring Bukola Awoyemi who will both be in attendance from Nigeria.

 

Location:

The Auburn Avenue Research Library (AARL)

101 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303

 

Admission to screenings at AARL is FREE

 

Thurs. March 19th  thru Sun. March 22nd
For more information visit: www.wocaf.org

MANGELO PRODUCTIONS / ”MISSING” INDIE AUDITIONS

update:  www.myspace.com/mangeloproductions) is at:

 

Due to the large number of people coming out to audition, we had to change the location to a bigger venue.  you must call or email to confirm an appt time:  call 404 – 275 8737 only serious inquiries please. 

THE NEW audition location for MISSING

THE BEAM THEATER

750 Glenwood Ave.

Atlanta, GA 30316–conveniently located between Grant Park & East Atlanta Village on Glenwood Avenue.

 

 

 

This is for an Indie, we DO NOT know the production company but posting in case any of you is interested.  Have no reason to believe it wouldn’t be a great opportunity for the right person but just understand this is not a recommendation – simply a posting. 

 

NO PAY, but actors will receive scene credit, meals, and have a great time filming.

 

MANGELO PRODUCTIONS / ”MISSING”

 

Synopsis:  Missing is a dramatic film that takes the viewers into the complex world of selling Children into Slavery. This movie focuses on the life of a prominent psychologist named Sarah McPherson.  Sarah’s daughter Madison gets kidnapped by Max, the mobster. Madison’s step father Tom made a deal with Max to secretly kidnap Madison in order to drive Sarah over the edge so that he and his secret girlfriend Janice can gain control over Sarah’s fortune. However, Tom did not fully understand what it meant to do business with the devil – Max, the mobster.  In this movie, MONEY is definitely the root to all evil.

 

Audition Location:  Decatur Library – Downtown / 215 Sycamore Street – Decatur, GA

 

Date: March 15, 2009, SUNDAY

 

Time: 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm

 

Please befriend us to get future announcements:

 

Directed and Written by: Mangelo Productions / http://www.myspace.com/mangeloproductions

 

Executive Producer: D. Nehemiah Concepts / http://www.myspace.com/dnehemiahconcepts

 

NOTE: Please bring your headshots, resumes and/or videos resumes. 

Without them, you will not be able to audition.

 

Character Breakdown:

 

Tom:  White male, Age: 35 to 40 looking,  Height: 6’0 – 6’3, cunning, handsome, underhanded and willing to do anything to make a quick buck. very dishonest.

 

Sarah: White female, Age: 35 to 40 looking,  Height: 5’5 to 5’9,

She is very trusting and career driven. She is quite beautiful and loves her daughter more than anything. Must be able to show all types of emotions throughout the movie.

 

Janice: White/Latin/Asian/Mixed female, Age: 25 to 35 looking,  Height: 5’5 – 5’9 height,  She is very sexy and drop dead gorgeous. She is the kind of woman that women love to hate, but she is very smart at the same time.

 

Max: Black male, Age: 35 to 40 looking,  Height: 6’5 – 6’6, He is a thug type – a real gangsta. He is a big muscular type who smokes, drinks, sells drugs and is into selling

children into Child Slavery overseas. He is very cunning, underhanded and willing to do anything to make a quick buck. He is very dishonest.  Must be willing to work with children and understand the INDUSTRY’s Child Labor Laws.

 

Madison:  Ethnicity: White female, Age: 9 to 12 looking,  Height: 5’4 to 5’6, Character profile:  (PARENTAL ADVISORY) This character must be able to show a wide range of emotion – crying, screaming, and be able to be pulled on, snatched on, and drug around on the floor. This character will have to fight off the kidnappers.  Note: MANGELO PRODUCTIONS will be respectful of the INDUSTRY CHILD LABOR LAWS.

 

Emma:  Black female, Age: 45 to 50 looking,  Height: 5’3 to 5’8, very loving, loyal, and caring. She will do anything for her friends.  She is like a mother to Sarah. She must be

able to be humorous and serious in this role.  Emma is a heroine.

 

Detective Flanagan:  Open to all, Age: 45 to 50 looking,  Height: 6’0 – 6’3, very smart. Must be able to brandish a gun and make it look real.

 

Minor: Small speaking parts

Sarah’s parent (Mr. and Mrs. Stevens) –White,  Age – 60’s, Very loving

(Moderate speaking lines)

 

Jacob: Ethnicity: Any,  Height: medium – Speaking lines and action

 

Joggers:  Ethnicity: Any.  Must be in good shape. Able to show

mid-drift (Stomach)

 

Buyer Mr. Chin and his crew:   Asian – Age: 25 t0 50 looking. Has no respect for children  ( We need about 5 Asian people for this scene. Must know how to hold a gun and make it look convincing.)

 

Diane: Ethnicity: Any,  Height: Any,  Psycho patient, can’t get over her ex-husband – Speaking lines

 

Dr. Robinson: Ethnicity: Any – Speaking lines

 

Nurse: Ethnicity:20Any, – Speaking lines

 

Mental Patients:  Need several people to play mental patients. (Comedians are welcomed) – Speaking lines

 

Extras:  We need a lot of extras for the mental institution scenes, the park

scenes, the kidnapping scenes, and exterior scenes.

from dave ramsey’s newsletter – how to budget an irregular income

How to Budget an Irregular Income

If you’re among the many Americans who are self-employed or working on commission, your somewhat unpredictable income makes it tough to create a budget. But that doesn’t mean you don’t need one! No matter how you get paid, you’ve still got to stick to a plan so your irregular income doesn’t get out of control. Even if you don’t know how to budget, we’ll show you how. You can’t use that excuse anymore!

First, start with the Monthly Cash Flow Plan budget form. This step helps you figure out precisely how much money you need each month in order to cover your four walls (food, clothing, shelter and transportation). Once you understand that budget form, you can move on to the next one, the Irregular Income Planning form.

In order to fill out the Irregular Income Planning budget form, take a look at your first budget. List each item according to its importance. The most important item on that plan should be your first item on your Irregular Income Planning form. Pay that item. The second most important item should be listed second on the form. Continue the list in this way, ordering from most important to least important.

When filling out the form, remember that how much you need for the item goes into the “amount” column, and the running total (starting from top to bottom) goes into the “cumulative amount” column. For example, let’s say that food is on the first line, and you need $250 a month to feed your family. The amount you need to pay, $250, would go in both the “amount” and “cumulative amount” columns. The second line has gas with $150 per month, which means that $150 would be listed in the “amount” column. The total of those two columns, $400 ($250 + $150), would be listed in the “cumulative amount” column.

Continue to create your Irregular Income Planning form in this way until every spending category is listed on your budget. From this point on, when you receive a paycheck, take the amount and spread it out to the items on your budget, starting at the top and working down. Your check may not cover everything that is listed. That’s okay. Use it to pay as much as you can. Then, when your next check comes in, pick up where the last check left off.

Sure it may be a little bit tedious and unpredictable at first, but implementing a budget into your everyday life will help you control your spending, live with a plan, and build wealth so you’re not worrying about having enough money to cover your four walls. Take Jamie’s word for it:

We composed a new Dave Ramsey-approved budget and started using cash more often instead of the debit card. We quickly learned how to tighten the spending strings! Even though we are only on Baby Step 2, we are just thrilled that we have one less bill to worry about. Now that we have a precise budget, we feel a new sense of empowerment in knowing how much money we have, what we are going to do with it, and what we need to save. It’s nice having a little extra left over each month to apply to our debt.
—Jamie in AR

Learn all the ins and outs of budgeting with Dave’s life-changing program, Financial Peace University. Get started now!

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Related:

 

• Dave’s Budgeting Tools
• The Truth About Budgeting
• Borrowing for the Basics: How to Pay for Utilities Without Credit

 

TPS booking extras

TYLER PERRY’S EXTRAS CASTING DEPARTMENT

Lights / Camera / Action

 

Tyler Perry Studios “Extras Casting Department” is looking for Extras for the next feature film ” Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad All By Myself.”  Filming will begin in Atlanta March 16, 2009 – April 20, 2009.

 

If you are interested in working as an extra send a photo and resume to tpsmovies1@yahoo.com.  If you do not have a resume please include your contact information (PHONE NUMBER), height, weight, and date of birth with the email. You may also mail your photo to the address below no later than March 13, 2009.  No phone calls will be accepted. 

 

 

TPS / Extras Casting

Attn: Heather

541 10th Street # 172

Atlanta, G.A. 30318

 

 

The following talent is requested: Ages 20 and up ONLY!

Ø      African American Females and Males 

Ø      Caucasian Females and Males

Ø      Hispanic Females and Males 

Ø      Must have set etiquette

Ø      Must have professional work attitude

Ø      Must be available for a 12-14 hour day if booked

 

Extra Compensation: $90.00/12 hr day

CHICAGO NAMED BEST CITY FOR INDIE FILMMAKERS

 By  Jeffrey Bloomer 

on March 6, 2009 8:30 AM

If you’re an independent filmmaker (or just unemployed and want to become one), MovieMaker magazine put together its annual list of the top cities to host indie filmmakers and 

productions. Last year’s No. 1, Austin, got bumped to No. 10 in favor of Chicago, which was certainly the most visible location last year since The Dark Knightlargely called it home.

The list goes on to include the obvious (New York, Miami) and the less familiar (Boise, Wichita and Bozeman, Mt.). Paste‘s stomping ground, Atlanta, came in at No. 2.

By its own admission, the list reformed this year to include 25 cities (up from 10) and a conscious effort to consider “those places that offer the perfect combination of employment opportunities, reasonable costs of living, strong quality of life, affordable home prices and, of course, financial incentives,” not a surprise given frantic economic times. The 25 cities:

1. Chicago, Ill. 
2. Atlanta, Ga. 
3. New York, N.Y. 
4. Shreveport, La.
5. Albuquerque, N.M. 
6. Boston, Mass.
7. Stamford, Conn.
8. Memphis, Tenn. 
9. Milwaukee, Wis.
10. Austin, Tex.
11. Detroit, Mich. 
12. Miami, Fla.
13. Seattle, Wa. 
14. Portland, Ore. 
15. Philadelphia, Pa. 
16. Sedona, AZ 
17. Salt Lake City, Utah 
18. Wilmington, N.C. 
19. Boise, Idaho 
20. Denver, Colo.
21. Bozeman, Mont. 
22. Wichita, Kan. 
23. San Diego, Calif. 
24. Richmond, Va.
25. Des Moines, Iowa

Related links:
MovieMaker.com
MovieMaker.com: Last year’s list of Best Movie Cities
AtlantaFilmFestival.com

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New Chez Workshop for adults and teens 14 and up

From Chez Casting…

Hello All!  Our NEXT ADULT WORKSHOP will be March 28th and 29th
Half of the students will attend on Saturday at 9:00 am until 1:00 pm and Sunday 1:30pm until 5:30 pm
the other half will do the opposite Saturday at 1:30 pm until 5:30 pm and Sunday 9:00 am until 1:00 pm
Confirm your spot with payment which is due on or before Friday March the 13th:

Chez Studio is thrilled to announce that Jason Wood will conduct our next workshop.  Mr Wood’s biography and resume is attached below. He offers an exciting program which creates the opportunity to continue learning with someone that has years of experience at a top professional level. Mr Wood has worked closely with Shay Griffin and has been a tremendous advocate for Atlanta actors.

While conducting a workshop for the Chez Studio, Mr. Wood worked with actor Jesse Garcia.   When the time came for Mr. Wood to cast for the movie, “Quinceanerea” he remembered Garcia, and auditioned and cast him in a lead role.   Garcia went on to win the Alma or “Latin Oscar”.

 

This workshop continues our commitment to excellence in training. Classes are limited and will be open to actors ages 14 and up. For more information please call:

 

The Chez Group
2221 Peachtree Rd NE
Suite D, Box 335
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-603-8755 (O)
404-352-9328 (F)

 

This workshop is for actors who have previously studied with The Chez Studio. Actors who have not studied with The Chez Studio and wish to be considered for our program may email their head shot and or resume for consideration. We are committed to EXCELLENCE as the leader for training of Actors in our region!

 

 

 

JASON L. WOOD, C.S.A.

                                                                                                          

 

CASTING CREDITS

(selected credits)

FEATURES

 

 

PEDRO - (MTV/Bunim-Murray Productions)*

                Executive Producers: Jon Murray, Wash Westmoreland, Anne Clements

                Director: Richard Glatzer and Nick Oceano

                Starring: Alex Loynaz, Justina Machado, Hale Appleman, Matt Barr

·          Official Selection  - 2008 Toronto Film Festival

·          Official Selection – 2009 Berlin International Film Festival

 

KING OF THE AVENUE –  (Iron Dog Films)

                Producers: Anne Clements, Chris Panizzon, Craig Chapman

                Director: Ryan Combs

                Starring: Ving Rhames, Esai Morales, Simon Rex

 

THE MARINE 2 – (Fox/WWE)

                Executive Producers: Mike Lake, Tom Siegrist

                Director: Roel Reine

                Starring:  Michael Rooker, Temuera Morrison, Ted Dibyasi, Jr.

               

BEHIND ENEMY LINES: COLOMBIA – (Fox/WWE)

                Executive Producer: Mike Lake, Tom Siegrist, Jeff Freilich

                Director: Tim Matheson

                Starring: Ken Anderson, Joe Manganiello, Yancy Arias, Stephen Bauer

               

PING PONG PLAYA –  (Cherry Sky Films/IFC Films)

                Executive Producers: Anne Clements, Joan Huang

                Director: Jessica Yu

                Starring: Jimmy Tsai, Elizabeth Sung, Roger Fan, Peter Paige

                * Official Selection – 2007 Toronto Film Festival

 

SHELTER –  (Regent Entertainment)

                Executive Producer: Anne Clements

                Director: Jonah Markowitz

                Starring: Trevor Wright, Tina Holmes, Brad Rowe, Ross Thomas

·          Winner 2007 Outfest – HBO Audience Award

 

PARK –  (Mello Pictures)

                Producer: Dana Jackson

Director: Kurt Voelker

Starring: William Baldwin, Cheri Oteri, Ricki Lake, Melanie Lynskey, Treach

·          Winner 2006 CineVegas Film Festival – Audience Award

·          2008 Artios Award Nominee – Best Casting Independent Feature

 

QUINCEANERA –  (Kitchen Sink Films/Sony Pictures Classics)

                Executive Producer:  Todd Haynes, Nick Boyias, Avi Rachach

                Producer: Anne Clements

                Directors: Wash Westmoreland & Richard Glatzer

                Starring: Chalo Gonzalez, Jesse Garcia, Emily Rios

·          Winner 2006 Sundance Film Festival – Grand Jury Prize & Audience Award

·          2007 Artios Award Nominee – Best Casting Independent Feature

 

JOYRIDE: DEAD AHEAD – (Fox)

                Executive Producer: Tom Siegrist

                Director: Louis  Morneau

                Starring: Nicki Aycox, Nick Zano, Laura Jordan, Kyle Schmid

                               

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Casting Director credits (cont’d) –

 

DR. DOLITTLE : A TINSEL TOWN TAIL – (Fox)

                Executive Producers: John Davis, Brian Manis, Tom Siegrist

                Director: Alex Zamm

                Starring: Kyla Pratt, Judge Reinhold

 

 

DR. DOLITTLE: FIRST DOG – (Fox)

                Executive Producers: John Davis, Brian Manis, Tom Siegrist

                Director: Craig Shapiro

                Starring: Kyla Pratt, Peter Coyote

 

BACHELOR PARTY –  (Fox)

                Executive Producer: William Sherak, Jason Shuman, Jeff Freilich

                Director: James Ryan

                Starring: Josh Cooke, Sarah Foster, Emmanuelle Vaugier, Greg Pitts

 

GHOST IMAGE –  (Independent)

                Producer: Srikant Chellappa

                Director: Jack Snyder

                Starring: Elisabeth Rohm, Stacey Dash, Roma Maffia,, Waylon Payne

 

JACK & JILL VS. THE WORLD –  (Empera Pictures)

                Executive Producer: Jordan Gertner, Michael Jaffe

                Producers: Roger Spottiswoode

                Director: Vanessa Parise

                Starring: Freddie Prinze, Jr, Taryn Manning. Kelly Rowan, Robert Forster

               

 

 

TELEVISION

 

MANEATER – miniseries (Sony/Lifetime) *

                Executive Producers: Gigi Levangie, Suzanne Martin, Stephanie Davis

                Director: Timothy Busfield

                Starring: Sarah Chalke, Judy Greer, Philllip Winchester, Marla Sokoloff          

 

SAMANTHA WHO? – pilot /series (BrillsteinGrey/ABCTVS/ABC)*

                Executive Producers: Donald Todd, Peter Traugott

                Director: Robbie McNeil

                Starring: Christina Applegate, Jean Smart, Jennifer Espositio, Kevin Dunn

                * 2008 Artios Award Nominee – Best Casting  - Comedy Pilot

 

TO LOVE AND DIE  – pilot (NUTS/USA)*

                Executive Producer: Lorne Michaels, Joann Alfano, David Kanter

                Co-Executive Producer/Creator: Sara Goodman

                Director: Mark Piznarski

                Starring: Shiri Appleby, Tim Matheson, Ivan Sergei, Frances Fisher

 

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE GYM – pilot (WBTV/CBS)*

                Executive Producer: Gaby Allen

                Director: John Pasquin

                Starring: Teri Polo, Nadia Dajani, Jennifer Aspen, Ken Marino, Peter Reigert

 

PAINKILLER JANE – pilot (NBC Universal TV Studios/SciFi Network)

                Executive Producer:  John Harrison, Matt Loze, Greg Gold, Don Opper

                Director: Sanford Bookstaver

                Starring: Emmanulle Vaugier, Eric Dane, Tate Donovan, Richard Roundtree

 

Casting Director credits (cont’d):

 

MARTHA BEHIND BARS – movie for television (Paramount/CBS)

                Executive Producer: Tom Patricia

                Director: Eric Bross

                Starring: Cybil Shepherd, Gale Harold

 

SUZANNE’S DIARY FOR NICHOLAS – movie for television (Fox Television Studios/CBS)

                Executive Producers: James Patterson, Lourdes Diaz

                Director: Richard Friedenberg

                Starring: Christina Applegate, Jonathan Schaech, Kathleen Rose Perkins

               

ANONYMOUS REX – pilot (Fox Television Studios/SciFi Network)

                Executive Producers: Joe Menosky, Eric Garcia

                Director: Julian Jarrold

                Starring: Sam Trammell, Daniel Baldwin, Stephanie Lemelin, Faye Dunaway

               

GOOD GIRLS DON’T – pilot/series (Carsey Werner Mandabach/Oxygen)

                Executive Producer:  Claudia Lonow

                Director: Timothy Busfield (pilot)

                Starring: Bree Turner, Joy Gohring, Kevin Christy, Brent King, Nichole Hiltz

 

THOUGHTCRIMES –movie for television (Studios USA/USA)

                Executive Producers/Creators: Josh Oppenheimer, Thomas Dean Donnelley

                Executive Producer/Director: Breck Eisner

Starring: Navi Rawat, Joe Flanagan, Peter Horton              

 

MONK – pilot (Studios USA/USA)

                Executive Producers: David Hoberman, Andy Breckman

                Director: Dean Parisot

                Starring: Tony Shalhoub, Bitty Schram, Ted Levine

 

RUDE AWAKENING – series (Mandalay/CTTD/Showtime) 

                Executive Producers: Claudia Lonow, Andrea Abbate, Peter Guber, Joe Voci

                Directors: various

                Starring: Sherilyn Fenn, Lynn Redgrave, Jonathan Penner, Beverly D’Angelo

                               

YOUNG AMERICANS –series (Mandalay/CTTV/WB)

                Executive Producers: Peter Guber, Joe Voci, Steven Antin

                Directors: various

                Starring: Kate Bosworth, Ian Somerhalder, Kate Moenning, Michelle Monaghan

 

THE GUIDE – pilot (Greenblatt Janollari/ABC)

                Executive Producers: Bob Greenblatt, David Janollari, Rob Bragin

                Director: Andy Cadiff

                Starring: Michael Vartan, Christine Taylor, Alex Horner, Carl Anthony Payne

 

V.I.P. – pilot (Columbia/Tri-Star)

                Executive Producers: J.F. Lawton, Pamela Anderson

                Director: J.F. Lawton

                Starring: Pamela Anderson, Musetta Vander, Shaun Baker, Natalie Raitano

 

THE ASSASINATION FILE – feature (Universal/Starz)

Executive Producers: Neil Meron & Craig Zadan

Director: John Harrison

Starring: Sherilyn Fenn, Deidrich Bader

 

TOTALLY COOL – pilot  (ColumbiaTri-Star/UPN)

                Executive Producers: Joe Voci, Andrea Abbate

                Director: Gail Mancuso

                Starring: Katalina, Thomas Ian Nicholas, J.C. Wendel

 

Casting Director credits (cont’d)

 

THEATER

 

CATCH THE FISH – New York Fringe Festival

                Writer: Jonathan Caren

                Director: Kristen Hanggi

                Starring: Kyle Gass, Dov Tiffenbach, Elyse Mirto

                * Winner 2007 New York Fringe Fest – Best Play

 

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS – Acme Comedy Theater

                Writer/Director: Andrea Abbate

                Starring: Bree Turner, Joy Gohring, Rodney Rowland, Mitch Baker

                * Sold to Showtime for Fall 2008

 

ROCK OF AGES – musical (Prospect Pictures)

                Producers: Matt Weaver, Carl Levin

                Director: Kristen Hanggi

                Starring: Laura Bell Bundy, Chris Hardwick, Kyle Gass, Katharine McPhee

                * Sold to MTV for Vegas/New York productions

 

OLEANNA – Tiffany Theater  (West Coast Premiere)

Executive Producer: Paula Holt

                Director: William H. Macy

                Starring: Kyra Sedgwich

 

THE KILLING OF MICHAEL MALLOY – Tiffany Theater (World Premiere)

                Executive Producer: Paul Holt

                Director: Ron Link

                Starring: Maurice Roeves, John Wesley Shipp, Lou Liberatore

 

 

EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE:

 

MANDALAY SERIES TELEVISION – Vice President, Talent & Casting /February ‘99-June ‘01

 

THE GREENBLATT JANOLLARI STUDIO –Manager,Talent & Casting /August ‘98–February ‘99

 

TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX TELEVISION – Manager, Talent & Casting/ June ‘97-August ‘98

 

 

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

 

CASTING SOCIETY OF AMERICA – Board of Directors

 

LIFEWORKS – Youth Mentor

 

FILM INDEPENDENT- WEST – Member

 

 

*(projects in association with Tammara Billik)

 

 

 

 

Ann Landers play…

 

 

Running thru Mar. 15  –   Audiences are raving about the TALENTED Judy Leavell in the play that the Chicago Tribune called:  “A warmhearted play, highly entertaining, frequently moving …”    Before there was Dr. Phil, Oprah, or Judge Judy – there was ANN LANDERS, America’s go-to goddess for solving any problem you could throw at her.  Landers always “went for the hard-nosed, often witty, discussion of contemporary woes that, as she liked to say, ‘would twirl your turban.’” (David Thomas, Director of “The Lady with All the Answers.”)   Don’t miss out on this terrific show featuring a phenomenal performance about an outspoken and lovable lady.  Only 9 performances left!  Call 770-641-1260 today!   This production is directed by David Thomas, and is a co-production with ART Station, Stone Mountain.    (Photo courtesy of ART Station.)   … And Up Next!   “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” The world’s most successful rock ‘n roll musical event of all time.  We have already added performances to this show-stopping season closer sure to have you dancing in the aisles!   Featuring Rob Lawhon as Buddy Holly, Dolph Amick as the Big Bopper, Ricardo Aponte as Ritchie Valens, and KICKS FM’s own Cadillac Jack as Hipockets Duncan!   Tickets are Selling Fast!  Call now!   Ticket Prices:  $25-$36; Discounts available for select performances for seniors and students.    770-641-1260 www.get.org    Sponsored by Bank of North Georgia & Kimberly-Clark

We hope to see you soon at the Georgia Ensemble Theatre, YOUR Professional Theatre in North Fulton County.   Sincerely,   The Staff of Georgia Ensemble Theatre

 

Tyler Perry shooting next film later this month

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Hot on the heels of the success of “Madea Goes to Jail,” the top movie in North America for the past two weekends, prolific filmmaker Tyler Perry is about to begin work on his next project.

“I Can Do Bad All By Myself,” based on Perry’s play of the same name, will start shooting on March 16 at his studio in Atlanta. As usual, Perry will write, direct and star in the film. Taraji P. Henson, Oscar nominated for “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” will also star.

Perry’s signature character, the indomitable pistol-packing granny Madea, will be featured in the film, which is scheduled for release on September 11 viaLionsgate, the studio with which he signed a three-year, first-look deal in the summer.

Perry will then start work on “Why Did I Get Married Too,” a sequel to 2007′s “Why Did I Get Married?” It will be released on Easter weekend next April. Perry has already demonstrated an affinity for Easter holiday openings since his “Meet the Browns” opened in that slot last year to $20 million. “Madea Goes to Jail” set a record for Perry with a $41 million opening, and has grossed $66 million to date.

Perry has released seven films through Lionsgate since “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” in 2005, and they have collectively grossed nearly $350 million at the North American box office.

Today is Verda’s last day

This email went out on Wednesday, March 4 but just in case it didn’t get to everyone, posting here as well…

I read a blog recently titled “The Recession Hits Home”, and today I’m reminded of that post as our Houghton staff is affected by the downturn in the economy.  Verda has decided to seek other employment because as we have less commercial/industrial work (both are down across the market/across the industry), there’s less that we need her assistance with.  Although we agree that it is the best choice given the slowdown, it’s hard to see her go because she’s such a loyal and true employee and a great woman of character. 

It’s our sincere hope that this will be a transition rather than a goodbye because one of the best parts of this job is the talent –the people we meet here and have the privilege of working with become cherished and lifelong friends.  Verda is no exception to this rule and her desire is to stay plugged in with extra work, coordinating, production, etc…so you will hopefully still get to see her around. 

Please feel free to reach out to her before she goes.  It has been such a pleasure to come to know and love this darling lady, we want her to know she’s loved and appreciated.  She’s here today, Wednesday, is off tomorrow and then Friday, March 6th will be her last day, leaving around 4p. 

I know that she will miss you guys most of all –

Thanks and best,

Mystie

 

 

 

What is Meisner? – Creative Studios of Atlanta

Creative Studios of Atlanta is excited to open another class of Meisner for Film to Atlanta actors.  The first section is completely filled with a waiting list.  The new section starts TONIGHT, and there are only a few spots left.

What is Meisner you ask?

Sanford Meisner is one of the Master Acting Teachers of all time.  He developed his technique after working with the Group Theatre at New York City’s Neighborhood Playhouse and continued its refinement for fifty years. He is regarded as one of the Master Acting teachers in the world along with Lee Strasberg, Stella Adler and Bobby Lewis.

Meisner Training is an interdependent series of exercises that build upon one another. The more complex work supports a command of dramatic text.  Meisner students work on a series of progressively complex exercises that emphasizes “moment-to-moment” spontaneity.
The principles of “listen and respond” and “stay in the moment” are fundamental to the work.

Some people who have studied with Meisner include:
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Tom Cruise
David Mamet
Sandra Bullock
Robert Duvall
Diane Keaton
James Gandolfini
Joanne Woodward
Kim Basinger
Anjelica Huston
and many more.

About the Instructor:
Creative Studios of Atlanta is proud to have Vince Pisani teaching Meisner for film.  Vince is a working actor who has worked in over 50 productions on stage and film. Vince also runs casting sessions at one of Atlanta’s top talent agencies. His insight into acting and auditioning help students to grow stronger, especially in moment-to-moment work.

Space is limited.  Wait list for Monday class.  Thursday class begins tonight.  3 spaces left.  $99/month.

For more information go to http://www.creativestudiosofatlanta.com or call 404-355-4588.

News from The Alliance

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Class of 3000 LIVE Mar. 7 – 29 Experience this World Premiere that brings the hit Cartoon Network animated TV series created by André 3000 Benjamin of OutKast to the stage for the first time. Directed and adapted by the Alliance’s Rosemary Newcott, the show features original songs by Benjamin and is a hometown Atlanta original, harnessing the power of self-expression to inspire all ages to live their dreams. BUY TICKETS Right: The cast of Class of 3000 LIVE in rehearsal.

FAMILIES Centerstage Join the Alliance on Saturday, Mar. 21 for a great family fun celebration. Between two performances of Class of 3000 LIVE, enjoy an interactive festival, giving families the chance to sing, dance, move and create their own art with Atlanta’s favorite children’s organizations! For more info and to buy tickets… Photo by Greg Mooney. 26 Miles Opening This Month Get on board for a tender and funny World Premiere play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Quiara Alegría Hudes (Broadway’s In the Heights) about a spontaneous mother/daughter road trip, opening Mar. 20. For more information and to buy tickets… Interested in dinner and a show? YES Want to be part of the show? Send us your vacation photos! MORE INFO iSondheim: aMusical Revue Replaced by Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris In February, the Alliance announced that its planned World Premiere of iSondheim: aMusical Revue on the Alliance Stage will be replaced by a majestic new restaging of the hit musical Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris. For more information…

Casting Director, Don Slaton Advance TV Commercial Workshop on Saturday, March 7th

Only Three Spaces left  so sign up by Wednesday,  March 4th and receive a  $10 discount

Don is teaching an advance workshop on how to refine your character choices for Tv com scripts and how to tweak your skills to insure the callback & to impress  the Director & Producer with your talent.

As you know, actors have to always be improving & keeping your skills sharp even during the slow time to be ready for the busy times. And what better way than with a casting director who has cast thousands of Tv Commercials and is presently casting films and helping cast films.Don

can teach you those character nuances that make the big difference in booking the jobs.

 

The entire workshop is taught on camera
Workshop Limited to 10 actorsWhere: Expressions Theatre and Film
2135 De Foor Hills Ste E
Atlanta. Ga. 30318

Cost $135 payment options: VISA, MC, AMEX, CASH, CHECK
 
Contact: Aj @ Expressions 404-872-7276 or email: expressionsactor@bellsouth.net

Don worked as a “working actor” for ten years n New York. His credits include:Seven Broadway Shows, a command performance at the White House, Sitcoms, TV Commercials & a screen test for a lead with Twentieth Century Fox Productions. He went on to manage several Off-Broadway Shows, to be a talent agent for the William Schulle Agency in NYC & to move to Atlanta and become a Casting Director. Some of Don’s Commercials Casting include: GA.. Lottery, Six Flags, AT&T, McDonald’s, Quick Trip, Kodak Film, Dove, Bellsouth,, Zocor, TNT, QVC, Ford,ESPN, Coke, PaPa John’s Pizza, Levi 505 Jeans, Reebok, Campbell Soup, Duracell, Clorox, Delta Airlines, Honey Baked Ham, Lexus, Mazda, Bahama Tourism, Target, CNN Sports, Publix, Jeep Cherokee, Church’s Chicken, Kraft, Crystal Springs Water, & many more. Don has been busy helping cast the film “Crazies” for  two months. Lots of movies are schedule to be made in Ga. this year!

The great thing about Don is that he thinks of talent for all projects not just Tv commercials when he knows the talent’s work!

 

When: Saturday, March 7th, 2009- 9:45am-5pm