|
| |
 |
|
This Page Accompanies
Tele-Seminar Event #8 for
August 25,
2007
If you missed a call and want to hear the
recording, or if you simply want to see Show Notes from a
particular call, here are the links: |
Call #1
June 30, 2007 |
Call #2
July 7, 2007 |
Call #3
July 14, 2007 |
Call #4
July 21, 2007 |
Call #5
July 28, 2007 |
Call #6
August 4, 2007 |
Call #7
August 11, 2007 |
Call #8
August 18, 2007 |
Call
#9
August 25, 2007 |
Call #10
September 1, 2007 |
Call #11
September 15, 2007 |
Call #12
September 22, 2007 |
|
|
PRODUCER SPEAKERS |
Call
#9: August 25, 2007
Show Notes ¨ |
Your Host:
Rock Riddle
President of APS Entertainment & Hollywood Success |
|
If you will be
joining us on this call, you are welcome to submit your photo
and resume for this page - just attach them to an e-mail.
RSVP@HollywoodSuccess.com Please put "TeleSeminar Call" in
the subject area. This is another free service from APS
Entertainment and HollywoodSuccess.com |
|
FIRST OF ALL ...
Please download the 13-page reference book
that we will be using for this and future calls:
RocksSuccessTips4APSNEW.pdf
|
|
HEAR THE ENTIRE CALL
AGAIN!
(or for the first
time if you missed it live)
If you missed this call and would like to hear it, for
the next six days you can
call (641) 715-3406 to
hear the recorded call.
When prompted, enter the
access code
664585#
or click below ...
|
|
|
 Listen to the
Entire
60 Minute Recorded Call Now
by clicking the telephone icon above: |
One of our
featured speakers last week was Tad Atkinson. He
will join us and speak again during the next few weeks. Following
is
updated information on some of his projects:
Rock,
Be glad to speak. As for the info you requested:
1) We begin shooting The Ras Club in
October (a feature comedy mocku-documentary, straight to video
release with Blockbuster);
2) We're in pre-production on a $5 million budget
feature, Counterbalance. Right now, we have John
Larroquette, Jeremy London, and Rachel Minor
attached to the project. We just increased the budget to take
it from a straight to video release to a theatrical
distribution, and so are upping the bids in terms of re-casting
the project (Dreyfuss may therefore be back in the
picture). The theatrical distribution interest, at present, is
from Universal. We had previously done a full audition process;
I don't know if this will impact our previous casting, or if
we're just recasting the main lead characters.
3) We're also in pre-production on the second of
our 3 picture deal with Blockbuster, a low budget comedy called
Jeff Goes Hollywood. I'm not sure when casting for that
begins, but I definitely would like to bring in some APS actors
on that.
4) BRAND NEW PROJECT!!! We're working on
putting together a workout video targeted for the morbidly
obese---not the usual video with trim, toned bodies that
HOPEFULLY will get the obese to work out and shed pounds. Our
people on camera will be clearly in need of the exercise, and
the program will show them as they lose the weight. We're
investigating a strategic alliance with my contacts at the
Hollywood Cookie Diet (Sunset Health Systems) to see if they
would be interested in adding the cookie diet to the regimen our
on-camera participants follow.
5) We are in development on 7 or 8 other
projects. Our next big budget feature is currently budgeted for
$10.5 million---a comedy entitled Actorz. One of the
leads is going out to several names: Jerry Mathers,
Christopher Lloyd, and Robin Williams, among them.
There is also the third of our Blockbuster deal in development,
a horror/farce called Run, Scream, Die!, as well as
other, larger budget features. We are also talking to Comedy
Central about picking up the sitcom pilot we shot for the
Internet (in which I starred), ElectroShock Therapy. The
remaining projects I won't address, as we've not even hit the
phase of seeking funding for them, let alone getting names
attached.
Additionally, Rich and I are meeting with one of
John Travolta's people tomorrow about funding a
multi-film package deal. If I can reveal anything from that
meeting, I can talk about that, as well.
I met with Matt Way this evening, and he's
done some major revisions to his script, and it's only sounding
BETTER!!!! I will definitely be going in front of the director
and producers on the project for a role, and (as you know) Danny DeVito,
Susan Sarandon, and Shelly Long
are all interested in this project. Tanya Lemani George
will likely have a role, as well. :-)
If you like, I can also talk to the actors about
some of my ideas on marketing the Ultimate Product (forming an S
Corporation or LLC, and then writing a business plan to attract
investors, getting public speaking engagements like the sci-fi
con I'll be guest speaking at, etc.) Or I can simply confine my
talk to the projects upcoming in which I am involved, either as
an actor or on the production side. Just let me know. :-)
Tad
|
| PLEASE NOTE:
There are a number of people on the call today
who did not register ahead of time. Those who register by
midnight the night before a can have their photo,
resume, website link, and even a mini-bio on the show notes page
(where producers are directed) if they so desire. IF YOU
DID NOT PRE-REGISTER FOR TODAY'S CALL, please be sure to do so
for next Saturday's call. Again, 3:00 PM Pacific US Time.
As this call becomes more and more popular, we may change the
access codes, even on a weekly basis. Also, only those who
pre-register for future calls will be eligible to win prizes
that we give away during the calls. So, please register
for each call. Thank you! |
| PLEASE
let your actor friends know about these calls.
We provide them as a free service. Be sure that your
friends register for each call.
rock@HollywoodSuccess.com
They should put "Seminar Call" in the subject area.
In the body of the letter, they need to put their name, the city
from which they will be calling, and the phrase, "Referred by
(your name here)." They can either attach their photo and
resume or include a link to it. The person who has the
most referrals on each call will get a nice prize. The
person who has the most referrals for each month receives a very
nice prize. And everybody who gets a minimum of five
referrals on any call gets a gift as well. |
| SHOW NOTES:
Although some show notes will be added here
during the call, most will be added afterward. A link to a
recording of the call will also be added. |
|
|
|
These
TeleSeminar Events are limited to a maximum of 95 guests, so ...
PLEASE RESERVE YOUR PLACE
FOR NEXT WEEK'S TELE-SEMINAR CALL
NOW
Reserve
here:
TeleSeminar@hollywoodsuccess.com
In the body of the letter, please
give us your name, the city from which you will be calling, and
the name of the person who referred you. You may also wish
to attach a photo and resume or include a link to them online.
We're
looking forward to having you on Saturday's call! |
|
|
 |
 |
Listen to
The Recorded Conference
from the Phone...
Dial - (641) 715-3406
Enter Access Code - 664585# |
|
Upcoming confirmed
speakers:
Bill Blair: TBA,
but within the next 6-8 weeks
Linda Burden-Williams: Aug. 26
Jim Donzella: Sept. 2
and future dates
Donald F. Glut: TBA,
but within the next 6-8 weeks
Jim Goddard: TBA,
but within the next 6-8 weeks
David Heavener: TBA,
but within the next 6-8 weeks
Trena Marie Hill:
Aug. 25, 26
and future dates.
Bill Hooey:
Aug. 25, Aug.
26 and future dates
Melody Jensen: TBA,
but within the next 6-8 weeks
Gary Levinson: Aug. 25 & 26
and future dates
Philippe Mora:
TBA,
but within the next 6-8 weeks
Marv Silverman:
Aug. 26 and future
dates. |
|
Kenneth
Johnson, Lou Ferrigno, Rock Riddle, Chuck Bowman -- July 18,
2007
Rock &
Mariette Hartley - 7/18/07
We're regularly running meeting
major players (and running into old friends) in the industry.
On July 18, we met multiple-award-winning producer/director
writer Kenneth Johnson; legendary producer, director
Chuck Bowman and major star Mariette Hartley.
It was also great to be able to catch up with Lou Ferrigno
after not seeing him for over a dozen years. We expect to
have at least one or two of these special people on our calls in
the near future. We will announce it here, on our Calendar
of Events, and in the weekly newsletter. |
|
$ |
$100.00
Gift Certificate |
$ |
|
On each TeleSeminar call, a $100.00 APS Gift Certificate
is given to the first person who calls in or e-mails us
with the correct three to five word message. The first word
is given at 3:00 PM, just before we begin recording
the call. One to three words are given at random
times during the ninety-minute call. The final word is
revealed as we conclude the call. The first
person who calls (323) 462-2777 or e-mails
Rock@HollywoodSuccess.com with the correct answer wins a
$100 gift certificate, good toward any APS product or service,
including membership! Good luck" |
|
Past
Winners: |
|
July 28, 2007:
Virginia Montero
|
August 4, 2007:
Michael Gavino |
|
August 11, 2007:
Tad Atkinson |
August 18, 2007:
Daniel Wallace |
August 25, 2007:
Michael Gavino |
|
|
Today's Special Message
Consists of Seven (7) Words
____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ |
|
|
Answer:
Well done is better than well said
Today's
Winner:
Michael Gavino |
|
|
NOW YOU CAN
WIN MORE! |
|
If you are the winner (as stated above) AND there
are five or more actors on the call whom you personally
referred, we will
DOUBLE YOUR PRIZE AMOUNT! |
|
If
you are the winner (as stated above), you have at least five of
your referred actors on the call, and you have at least five of
your referred actors at either of the two in-person Seminar
events following, we will
TRIPLE YOUR PRIZE AMOUNT! |
|
To win the
"Double Your Prize Amount!" described above, your referred
actors for the TeleSeminar call must register via e-mail (Rock@HollywoodSuccess.com),
giving their name, the city from which they will be calling, and
your name as the person who referred them. They should
also attach a photo and resume to their e-mail. Good Luck! |
|
To win the
"Triple Your Prize Amount!" described above, your referred
actors for either of the next two scheduled In-Person Seminar
Events must sign in at the seminar listing your name in the
"Referred by/How did you hear about this seminar?" section.
They will also need to have photos and resumes for the
producers, including one for the APS files. Good Luck! |
|
SHOW NOTES |
|
August 25, 2007 TeleSeminar Call:
We're
preparing ... We'll build the show notes once the actual call
begins ... stand by ...
On this call, we will disable the
annoying bell tones that announce each caller's entry. We
will, therefore, not know when you join the call unless you
announce yourself. Our intention
for today's call is also to keep 2-way communication open
between all of the callers for as long as we can. If
background noise gets to be a challenge, we will mute
the callers. That means you will still be able to hear us,
but nobody will be able to hear you. When we ask for
questions from the callers, we will either un-mute everybody or
we will tell you how to un-mute yourself. Pressing "*6"
on your phone will usually allow you to mute or un-mute yourself
when we have that option turned on (and it's usually turned on).
In
addition to talking with the producers and allowing the callers
to interact and ask questions of them, our intention today is to
give our callers (and listeners) insight and "inside
information" on networking, marketing, and promotion. We
will make reference to the 13-page booklet pictured here.
Click on the booklet to view it on your monitor or to print it.
We suggest you print a hard copy of the booklet and add your own
notes to it as we discuss topics of interest during the next
several TeleSeminars. |
|
PLEASE ATTEND
TOMORROW'S SPECIAL
SEMINAR AND NETWORKING EVENT IN PERSON
Click
Me Now!
And Let Your Actor Friends Know!
|
|
|
|
Show notes continue here ...
Rock Riddle introduced the call and made several announcements.
Tomorrow's big event was discussed as well as the numerous film
projects that the producer-speakers have upcoming.
Bill Hooey
joined the call and updated us on his projects including the
Moondance International Film Festival taking place in September
at Universal Studios Hollywood. Bill invited the callers
(and listeners) to join the event as well as a second event
taking place tomorrow at a Hollywood landmark -- lots of press.
The
September 2 seminar event was mentioned. The featured
speaker for that event is producer, writer and partner in Three
Brad Productions, Mr. Jim Donzella.
Michael
Gavino won this second $100.00 gift certificate today.
Congratulations, Michael. Please join us next week when we
expect to make a major announcement (it's big and positively
affects APS members and associates). |
|
|
Special Guest Speakers for
Today's Call |
Trena Marie
Hill
Prod./Actor
A Loving Light Productions |
A Surprise
Guest Speaker
may be joining us today |
Bill Hooey
Prod/Dir/Casting Dir
Radio & TV Personality
PR Professional
Bill Hooey Ent. |
Many will be joining us today. The following people
registered and asked to be featured in the "Show Notes."
Those Joining Us on Today's Call Include:
Mini-bios: white, editor's notes: red,
mail & e-mail: aqua. |
APS Member
APS Member
Tad
Atkinson |
Actor/Producer
Tad started acting at the age of 6 under the tutelage of Hollywood and
Broadway producer/writer/director Joshua Logan. A veteran of over
80 stage shows, this versatile performer has also sung in such venues as
Carnegie Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Franz Lizt Music Academy in
Budapest. He is VP of Project Development at Great Ideas
Entertainment, and has received star billing over actor Lance Henriksen,
among his many other principal/leading roles since coming to Hollywood.
He is a dedicated, professional performer, and one of the funniest guys
on set.
Tad also works on the production side of the
industry. He has co-produced or associate produced two films and
is currently seeking talent for an upcoming feature film. |
Stephen
Bruce |
Hi,
Rock
Thanks
for having your three guests on the phone conference last Saturday.
I appreciate your help, not only for myself but for others as well ... I
thank you. Look forward to speaking with you again.
Sincerely, Stephen
Stephen will be joining us from
the Chicago area today. |
APS Member
APS Member
Sherwin
Buydens |
Actor/Producer
In addition to being a
fine actor, Sherwin has been a producer on two films, one of which is a
multiple-award winner. He will be joining us from Vancouver,
Canada today. |
APS Member
APS Member
Cortelious |
In
addition to being an extraordinary actor, Cortelious is one of the most
fascinating people I have ever met. He has "beyond top secret"
status in his "other job." Knowledge he will never share makes him
even more interesting. I believe he has answers to many of my most
intriguing questions. "Gee, Rock," he will occasionally say, "I
don't know. Of course, if I did know, I couldn't tell you.
And, if I did tell you, I'd have to kill you." The slight smile on
his face tells me there's an underlying truth to his statements.
For certain types of movies, he could be an extraordinary technical
advisor --- without giving away any sensitive information. :-) |
Larry
Elliott |
|
|
APS Member
APS Member
Clarence
Epperson |
 The
photo to the left is the way Clarence looks in person. The photo
to the right is the way he looked in "Night of the Living Dead III."
His business card reads, "Wanted ... Dead or Alive ... The 21st Century
Killer Zombie!" Who else can claim to be a "professional corpse?" |
|
APS Member
APS Member
Michael
Gavino |
As a boy in Maryland, Michael Gavino used to walk through
the woods dreaming of all sorts of fanciful stories. He would often
dream of being different characters in those stories. Little did he know
that dreaming would lead to a lifetime of acting. After leaving
Maryland, Michael attended Florida Atlantic University where he excelled
at academics and played for FAU's NCAA intercollegiate baseball team.
After earning his Bachelor and Master's of Arts from FAU, Michael
pursued his artistic dream. He continued his studies by attending The
New York Film Academy and studying under several prestigious private
teachers. He also started to act. As an actor, Michael has been in over
30 films and played the lead in 16. Among the films he has starred in
are: Detour to Hell, Reaping the Girl, The Devil and the Girl, Etiquette
of Dating, The Unknown Hero, Yes You Do, Upside Down Dan, Murder by the
Book, Night of the Escorts, I Wish I was a Fish, Vietnam Worm, Mary's
Secret, Tutorial 666, Urban Shootout, Caught Stealin’, and The
Encounter. Michael is happy for all he has achieved and has a simple
formula for success -- acting + hard work = happiness.
Michael is a successful
business man who has created several successful businesses. His
success is assured in the film and television industry as well, because
he is approaching the acting business as a business. He will also
be on the production side of the industry in the near future, producing
his own feature films ... |
Gigi
Green |
Clicking on Gigi's headshot will bring up one of her websites.
Clicking on her name will bring up another.¨ |
Trena Marie
Hill |
Producer/Actress
Trena Marie Hill
Producer/Actress
A Loving Light Productions
|
Schoen
Hodges |
|
APS Member
APS Member
Janét
Vincent Lee |
Janét keeps busy in many facets of the
entertainment industry. She is a conservatory-trained actress with some
30 films and 40 theatrical productions to her credit, as well as a
critically acclaimed costume designer to film and theater, specializing
in the Old West and Victorian eras, and author of the costuming
guidebook Ladies Fashions of the 1880s Southwest. As a
singer/songwriter, she has fronted her own country-western band. Janét
is also a classically trained dialectician and linguist, and offers
private coaching in dialect acquisition and Shakespearean English.
www.janetvincentlee.com
|
|
APS Member
APS Member
Dalton
O'Dell |
Dalton
is on the set shooting a movie today (yes, AGAIN!), but his mom, Gwen,
will join us today.
CONGRATULATIONS, DALTON! Dalton
recently landed another STARRING ROLE
in a multi-million dollar feature film! And, he is guaranteed to
star in the next four (a 4-picture deal).
Watch this actor. We predict his name will become a household word
within the next year or two ... |
APS Member
APS Member
Allan
Rabinowitz |
Allan has been acting since the age of 5 (Santa Claus—the
only Jewish kid in class!) and ever since in NY and LA. Many years of
stage work include years of way-off-Broadway theater and memorable roles
such as Scrooge, Matthew Harrison Brady (Inherit the Wind), Gordon
Miller (Room Service), Juror #3 (Twelve Angry Men) and Gaby (On the
Town). Recent years have included roles in indy shorts and features,
many training and documentary films, lead doctor in an episode of
"Untold Tales of the ER" (Dr. Lang in "The Gypsy King") and prominent
(and fun) background in "Friends With Money." (Watch him several times—he’s
the classy mature guy in the tux--between Jennifer Anniston and friend.)
By the way, Allan is also a licensed Performance Anxiety/ Stress
Management Specialist whose treatment is covered by SAG and AFTRA
benefits.
¨ |
Tom
Schroeder |
TOM
SCHROEDER from Seattle, WA.
I
plan to get a lot of information from this teleconference before I
come down to the LA area. I would like to attend one of the events
in person in the very near future or see any of the producers and
casting directors on an appointment basis. I can fly weekly from
Seattle with very little expense, so it would be easy to arrange a
time to meet with all of you (if possible) as I intend to become an
actor full time. Thank
you for allowing me this opportunity to participate in the
conference. |
Maurice
Smith |
|
APS Member
APS Member
Daniel
Wallace |
Businessman, actor, voice-over artist, and friend. This man will
be an attribute to any project in which he is involved. |
APS Member
APS Member
Tammy
Washington |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
