Tag: Talent Diversity Initiative

Cast Iron Studios, TNT & Film Offices Teamed Up To Repeat Talent Diversity Initiative

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by Georgia Luke
Last year, Cast Iron Studios and TNT–along with Act Now Studio and Scott Rogers Studios–hosted the first Northwest Talent Diversity Initiative. The 36-hour intensive acting course gave 32 performers of color the opportunity to hone their chops with two of Portland’s finest acting coaches and a myriad of guest speakers, at no cost to the actors.

Within weeks of graduation, the Class of 2015 began reporting an increase in their callback and booking rates on film, television, web and commercial projects. Continue reading... “Cast Iron Studios, TNT & Film Offices Teamed Up To Repeat Talent Diversity Initiative”

Oregon Media Production Community Rolls Out Red Carpet, Honors Best Local Performances Of The Year

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The annual 2015 Oregon Actors Awards took place at the Portland Center Stage, to a packed house over the week end.  The awards recognized outstanding members of Oregon’s film, video and multimedia industry.  Four awards were given to film, TV and commercial actors, and one for community service.

(Watch KGW’s piece on the evening here.)

The winners were:

Also at the event were the graduate actors from the Cast Iron Studio’s Class of 2015 Talent Diversity Initiative that took place in Portland over the last two months. Continue reading... “Oregon Media Production Community Rolls Out Red Carpet, Honors Best Local Performances Of The Year”

Oregon Casting Company, Acting Coaches To Provide Diversity Initiative In Portland

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Oregon Casting Company, Acting Coaches to Provide Talent Diversity Initiative in Portland
32 Northwest Performers Selected to Complete 36-Hour Actor Training Intensive for Film & Television

(PORTLAND, OR) Thirty-two Northwest actors have been chosen to complete a six-week intensive training program, as part of a new Talent Diversity Initiative to take place this fall in Portland. The program is being produced by Cast Iron Studios, in partnership with Act Now Studio and Scott Rogers Studios, and will be sponsored by TNT. Continue reading... “Oregon Casting Company, Acting Coaches To Provide Diversity Initiative In Portland”