Newsletter Aug08

Volume 1, Issue 6

August 2008

Bridge Media Network News ...connecting the world of entertainment!

October Conference & Networking Event Special points of interest:

Tuesday, 14 October 2008 - 15h00 to 19h00

La conférence sera donnés en anglais avec une traduction simultanée en français.

Natalia Lazarus Artistic Director The Promenade Playhouse

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FREE entrance for Bridge Media Network members. All members may bring along one guest. Small entrance fee for nonmembers.

www.promenadeplayhouse.com

Conference begins promptly at 15h15. Networking continues afterwards until 19h00. NEW VENUE:

Ms. Lazarus is a graduate of the Sorbonne University in Paris, France, the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and the Film Program at New York University. She studied screenwriting under the legendary Syd Field for six years. He has named her his "docent" (star pupil) and is

Belushi's

159 rue de Crimée (68-74 quai de la Seine) Paris 19th métro Crimée Please RSVP to: Pat Zraidi

the only person in the world authorized to teach his trademark technique. She also studied extensively under

the One Person Show. Ms. Lazarus is now at the helm of the Promenade Playhouse and its subsidiaries: Promenade Acting Conservatory and

[email protected]

Frederick Johntz and Mark

Third Street Comedy.

or +33 (6) 67 88 31 06

Travis, the art of creating

more.....

October Weekend Workshop with Natalia Lazarus "Joining Bridge Media Network made me get aware of what being a professional actor really involves. I learned things that are never taught in theatre courses, such as who to approach and how, all the different kind of jobs an actor can do, the importance of networking and so on.” ...Madeleine Bongard

Bridge Member (actress)

DO NOT miss a weekend workshop with Natalia on Character Preference - the signature course of The Promenade Conservatory.

Acting

17, 18 & 19 October 2008 Friday—19h00 to 23h00 Sat.—12h00 to 19h00 Sun.—12h00 to 19h00 Location: Paris 11th

Fee:

250 euros (10%

discount for Bridge Media Network members). Contact

us

for

further

details and to reserve your place.

Bridge Media Network

Membership Annual Membership Fee**: INDIVIDUAL(Talent): 75 euros (actor, director, screenwriter, etc.) CORPORATE(Industry): 150 euros (production company, acting school, etc.) Member Benefits: Personal web page including CV, photos, video & audio; forums; networking; free monthly conference/networking event in Paris; promoting your project in this newsletter; and so much more!

“The founders of Bridge Media Network are constantly working for us, to give us every chance to succeed in the business. All this in a friendly, open atmosphere. This is something that was definitely missing in Paris before the event of Bridge.” ...Jon Hutchinson Bridge Member (actor)

Payment Options: VIA Check: Checks made payable to "Bridge Media Network" and sent to: 24 rue Saint Just, BP 69 94200 Ivry Sur Seine

VIA Bank Transfer: Contact us for RIB (bank) details. VIA PayPal/Credit Card: - Go to our membership page online: www.bridgemedianetwork.com/ membership

- Scroll down the page to the Paypal section. - Choose either “Individual” or “Corporate” membership and click on the corresponding Pay Now button. - You will be taken to the Paypal payment page. Once

there, if you have a Paypal account, log in to make your payment. - If you do not have a Paypal account and do not wish to open one, you can use your credit card to make the payment. Simply look on the left for “Don’t have a Paypal account?” and click on “continue”. You will now be taken to the page where you will enter your credit card details - You will receive a receipt via email as soon as your order has been processed. **Note—Membership will officially begin when the interactive website goes “live”.

Founder Vernice Klier Teaches Founder Vernice Klier has been very busy and quite successful in making great connections for Bridge Media Network while currently in Los Angeles.

Vernice is also filling her days with teaching at The Promenade Playhouse in Santa Monica. Her class is entitled “The Methods of Acting from Stanislavsky to Modern Day.”

Vernice Klier speaking at the first Bridge Media Network event in January 2008.

Bridge In The News/On The Web

ExPat Portrait: Vernice Klier If you are a member of one of these groups on the web, join Bridge Media Network before 1 September 2008 and receive a discount of 10 euros!! Page 2

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Conference Speakers (past and future) January 2008 Vernice Klier “The International Actor” www.vernice-klier.com

April 2008 Susan Harloe Artistic Director Word for Word Performing Arts Company

February 2008 Stéphane Foenkinos Casting Director/Association ARDA www.assorda.com

(San Francisco, CA) www.zspace.orgwordforword.htm

March 2008 Franck Priot – Film France www.filmfrance.net

*Upcoming Events*

May 2008 Avi Bitton Entertainment Attorney www.avibitton.com

14 October 2008 Natalia Lazarus Artistic Director Promenade Playhouse (Santa Monica, CA) www.promenadeplayhouse.com

11 November 2008 Jeffrey Brooks “Life Through Art Foundation” (Burbank, CA) www.lifethroughartfoundation.org

June 2008 Judy Kerr “Acting is Everything”

(Los Angeles, CA)

www.judykerr.com

Member Highlight—Film France Film France is the first stop

appropriate

agencies

France is home to one of the

for

production

regarding immigration/work

strongest film community,

companies and individuals

permits and filming permits,

proud

preparing to film in France.

as

information

Crews jump from short films

Network is a

A network of 37 local film

regarding labor rates, studio

to large scale productions

networking

commissions throughout the

facilities,

and are recognized for their

country

facilities and suppliers.

organization

foreign

information crews,

offers on

labor

free

locations, rates

and

facilities. Film

France

assistance

with

provides contacting

well

as

post-production

of

its

free-spirit.

versatility and adaptivity.

Nowhere else in Europe will you

find

such

diversity

of

combined

with

a

large

locations a

Bridge Media

which informs but does not

www.filmfrance.net

endorse.

highly

skilled workforce.

TIPS promoti n g

yoursel f.

Network

your

cards,

Please contact Bridge if

postcards, CVs/resumes.

you would like help with

Especially

producing any of your

business

important

to

have these items with you at networking events

not

such

about

Media

conference/event.

When out and about, do forget

Bridge

Always be prepared with

as

the

monthly

promotional materials. Contact Bridge Media Network for your showreel needs.

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BRIDGE MEDIA NETWORK

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to exchange information, a place to learn about others in MEDIA, as well

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harmonious

Pat Zraidi – President [email protected]

For the Artists and Industry Professionals, Bridge Media Network is YOUR

Vernice Klier – Artistic Director [email protected]

as what they do and how they do it. BRIDGE interacts with talent and industry professionals who need assistance with their specialized and often complex projects. BRIDGE does this quickly by giving a support for talent and instruction to individuals while, at the same time, promoting relationships

and

professional

efficiency.

NETWORK. Exchanging information, ideas and opinions in the mediating process, Bridge Media Network mentors, guides, advises, and connects you on your search.

We’re on the Web! www.bridgemedianetwork.com

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Bridge Media Network member Matt would like to get together with others to rehearse and perfect their monologues, scenes, etc. If interested, please contact Matt directly at: 06 21 82 97 56.

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