Megann Ratzow was a principal Casting Director in Portland for 18 years and was previously a Talent Agent and Assistant Casting Director in Los Angeles for 12 years. With over 40 films, several TV episodics and numerous commercials to her credit, Megann was a major force in casting and the promotion of film production in the Northwest. When we lost Megann to cancer in January of last year, we all lost a great friend and champion.
Megann always supported indigenous production in Oregon and consistently promoted the local talent base in the greater Portland area to out of state production companies. One of the ways she did this was with the creation in 2004 of "Industry Nights". On these nights, folks from all aspects on our industry converged at a local watering hole to socialize. No agenda, no speeches - just like minded folks meeting and having fun. These nights became a catalyst for many projects, introducing actors, agents, directors, producers and crew in a low key environment where creative ideas thrived.
Megann was known for having a special eye for talent and providing a nurturing environment for actors to display that talent in her casting sessions. Megann LOVED this business and loved her actors - in this vein we hope to help her memory live on by bringing back "Industry Night".
Join us Wednesday nights as we gather at Morrison Hotel Bar and continue this tradition.