Agency Update!

J Pervis Talent has had a phenomenal 2009. We are excited about the upcoming year. Here are a few things for us to remind you about to help make 2010 great!


EVALUTIONS:
In preparation for another great year we have scheduled the mandatory evaluation. The evaluation will give us a chance to get re-acquainted, see who has improved on their acting skills, and who needs to update photos.

Note: If I do not hear from you about the evaluation I will assume that you have made the decision to take a break from the business or have chosen a different path. You will then be categorized as inactive.

See below the date(s) and time(s) for the evaluations. Be sure to RSVP.
Children and Teens
Monday January 18, 2010
Note: Please RSVP – you may request a morning or an afternoon slot

Actors/Models ages 20 & Up:
Wednesday January 27, 2010 – times will all be in the afternoon
Note: RSVP for a specific time slot

All evaluations will take place at J Pervis Talent Agency: 260 W. Pike Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

To adequately evaluate your skills and marketing material bring your headshot with resume attached and/or composite card. Non-readers should prepare a mini-commercial (10 – 30 seconds). All others should prepare either a 30 – 60 second commercial OR a 60 second monologue.

Please treat this as an actual audition and be 100 % prepared! I have attached a self-evaluation form. Please complete and bring it to the evaluation. If you would like feedback please have a self-addressed stamped envelope for a copy of the form to be sent back to you.

WEBSITE INFORMATION

If you are currently on the website:
To renew your individual page on the J Pervis Talent website a renewal fee of $55 must be received in our office no later than January 1st. This fee covers unlimited headshot, resume, and demo updates for 2010. Send all updates for the resumes to info@jpervistalent.com. To update the headshots send a CD to the office in jpg format. There will be a 15 day grace period for all payments not received by January 1st. The late fee after January 1st is $20 (total $75), due by January 31st. If we do not receive payment for renewal you will be automatically deleted from the website. Therefore if payment is received after 1/15 you will be considered new talent on the website again, and in order to reactivate your status the fee will be $85.00 with a renewal due every January.

If you are NOT on the website and would like to be added:
Send an updated resume with a CD of your jpg headshots to J Pervis Talent Agency along with your initial set-up fee of $85.00. Note: There will be an annual renewal fee due each January. Allow approximately 30 days for headshots and resumes to be uploaded on the website. The website contains a brief history of the agency, a press and photo section, and most importantly, photos of our talent pool. We market directly to producers, advertising agencies, and photographers. To view the website, go to www.jpervistalent.com

We are looking forward to a successful 2010!!

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December Chez Group Workshop

Year End Celebration with Shay Bentley-Griffin on December 6th! Class time is 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM


With more work in film and television coming to Georgia in 2010, the Chez Studio will be having their final workshop of 2009. Our next Actor's Workshop will take place on Sunday December 6th.
Actors will learn about the audition process from Casting Director/Film Producer Shay Bentley-Griffin. This will be a class that will challenge those who have been working.
Working actors that have trained with the Chez Studio include: Garland Hunt, Jr , Justin Miles, L Warren Young, Allanah Parmer, Katherine Shepler, Susan Griffiths, Greg Kamp and Chandler Massey. As well as Dakota Fanning!
Our goal is to assist actors by creating a professional work place for talent while incorporating a fun and informative curriculum.
Our classes are limited in number and we will secure space by the first commitments made to the class. The cost of this workshop is $200.00 payable by check, money order, or paypal! If you have participated in Chez Group Workshops in the past you'll receive a $10.00 discount.
Please contact us by email at chezgroup@aol.com or by phone at 404-603-8755.
Come be a part of our acting team as we continue to build a showcase of talent for industry professionals in 2010.

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J Pervis Talent Gives Back

It is hard to believe that we are less than 2 months from Christmas! This has been a great year for the agency. We are so proud of the continued growth and we feel so blessed! As we enter the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season we are reminded that there are many who not are so blessed. Last year, we gave back by donating Christmas wrapping paper and board games to children in foster care. We are asking you again this year to partner with us in providing these items. Drop off your donations at J Pervis Talent anytime Monday through Friday from 10:00 to 5:00 by December 4. Thank you for your willingness to give during this holiday season to some of Georgia's foster kids!

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Chez Group Workshop

With more work in film and television coming to Georgia in 2010, the Chez Studio will be having their final workshop of 2009. Our next Young Actor's Atlanta Workshop will take place on Saturday December 5th.
Actors will learn about the audition process, the differences in auditioning for film and commercials, and experience professional feedback from Casting Director/Film Producer Shay Bentley-Griffin as well as a special quest who is truly a professional in the industry. This will be a class that will challenge those who have been working and will also serve as an introductory course for new talent.
Working actors that have trained with the Chez Studio include: Garland Hunt, Jr., Bubba Lewis, Skyler Day, Anna Rappaport, Christian Kanupke, Allanah Parmer, Katherine Shepler, Susan Griffiths, Greg Kamp and Chandler Massey. As well as Dakota Fanning!
Our goal is to assist young actors by creating a professional work place for talent while incorporating a fun and informative curriculum.
Our classes are limited in number and we will secure space by the first commitments made to the class. The cost of this workshop is $200.00 payable by check, money order, or paypal!
Please contact us by email at chezgroup@aol.com or by phone at 404-603-8755.
Come be a part of our acting team as we continue to build a showcase of talent for industry professionals in 2010.

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Student Film Opportunity

*CASTING CALL FOR “TRAMMEL”* *YOUNG ACTOR NEEDED for STUDENT SHORT FILM*
*When: Friday, November 6, 2009* *Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm*
*Where: Art Institute of Atlanta - Room 460B on the 4th Floor*
*Parking:* Parking is free at The Art Institute, but if you arrive before 8pm, you need a parking pass from the receptionist in the first floor gallery. Please get your pass and put it on your car before you come upstairs. If you arrive after 8pm, check to see if the receptionist is still in gallery - if not, then you don't need a pass.
*Production Title: Trammel* *Synopsis:* *Trammel* is a short film being shot in Atlanta November 13-15. The word “trammel” is a noun used to describe something that restricts activity, expression, or progress. It is the story about a man named David, who re-tells to a psychiatrist his "trammel": the horrific death and brutal murder of the one person he cared about most, his mother. But soon, the events that took place that one fateful night bring back with it ghosts from the past. * *

*CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:* David (between ages 9-11, African American) A smart energetic kid who has a special interest in police cars and police paraphernalia. When he grows up, he would like to be a cop so he can protect his only surviving parent, his mother.* *
*TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION:* Please email Valencia Whaley at *-- Use ACTORS NEEDED as Subject of email* *-- Include your 1st and 2nd choices for times. We schedule actors in 20-minute blocks.* *-- Provide your Height & Age Range* *-- Include your Phone number(s) & email address* *-- Please DO NOT attach headshot & resume to email* We will EMAIL you to confirm your audition time and date. Sides will be sent to confirmed talent before their audition date
*THE AUDITION:* -- Bring your Head Shot & Resume (At least 2 copies of each.) -- Plan to stay at least 45 minutes to 1 hour. The director may want to meet with you after your Reading to discuss your availability. Your audition time will include a SPECIFIC time.
Audition times are first come, first serve. If you have a last minute change of plans, please email - Be sure to leave your phone number AND email. *DIRECTIONS TO THE ART INSTITUTE: http://artinstitutes.edu/atlanta* Select "About Us" from the Menu Bar. Then on left, select Maps & Directions. *Compensation: *Actors will not be paid but will receive a master-quality video of project, if cast.

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