FIVE TALENT AGENTS! The Network Austin Mixer - Wed Apr 27 @ 6 PM - Baby Acapulco’s - 5610 North IH-35, Austin

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Dear Film, Game, Music and Entertainment People, Friends, Investors and Fans,

WHAT: The Network Austin Mixer

WHEN: Wed April 27, 2011 - 6 PM

WHERE: Baby Acapulcoï¿½s - 5610 North IH-35, Austin TX 78751

WHO: Everyone involved in entertainment media... and YOU!

GUEST SPEAKERS: Five talent agents!

http://networkaustinmixer.comï¿½

Baby Acapulcoï¿½s - 5610 North IH-35, Austin, 78751 ï¿½ is on the southbound I35 Frontage Road on the west side of I35, south of the Koenig Lane / I35 / US 290 East intersection. Baby Aï¿½s is an Austin institution, and we meet in the large back room with HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS until 7 PM!

We are exceptionally proud to have five talent agents as our Guest Speakers on at Baby Aï¿½s on Wednesday April 30! Yes, thatï¿½s right - FIVE AGENTS ï¿½ at one place at one time! If you're in the business, you do not want to miss this 'one-of-a-kind' opportunity to get the newest information about the industry, the work available, and more from those in the know! So join us on Wed April 30! The agents and their agencies, listed in alphabetical order, are as follows:

Jeffery Nightbyrd ï¿½ Acclaim Talent

1516 S. Lamar #113 ~ Austin, TX 78704

2401 Burgundy St., #14 ~ New Orleans, LA 70117

http://www.acclaimtalent.com/

JEFFREY NIGHTBYRD, AGENCY DIRECTOR - is the driving force behind Acclaim Talent, Inc., and has over twenty-five years of experience in the creative media business, working in Los Angeles, New York, and Texas. His passion for discovering and developing new talent is evident by the workshops he teaches and the many other functions he donates his time to doing. Jeffrey's unique experience as an entertainment professional and global businessman (his television company- LPTI, Inc., was traded on the Denver Stock Market) has helped Acclaim grow throughout the years into Austin's largest and most successful full-service talent agency. Jeffrey is dedicated to providing the best opportunities for his talent, top notch service to his clients, and a supportive working environment for his employees.

Erin Franklin ï¿½ Agence Talent

908 E 5th Street, Suite 202 ~ Austin, TXï¿½ 78702

www.agencetalent.com

Agence Talent, 2006-2010ï¿½ Winner "Talent Agency of the Year" by Austin Ad Federation represents a powerful lineup of professional actors and models of all ethnicities, ages, and appearances, for projects in commercial print and broadcast, television, film, fashion, new media, and voiceover. Owner Erin Franklin has a passion for Agence that pays off in her reputation with loyal clients, and previously earned her repeat awards for the Austin Ad Federationï¿½s ï¿½Agency of the Yearï¿½ and ï¿½Talent Person of the Year.ï¿½ With personal experience in all aspects of the ï¿½biz,ï¿½ she began her agency in 2003 to meet the demand of the local industry and assist previously undiscovered actors and models break into it. Franklin works closely with the talent she signs, acting as a combination cheerleader, mother, and motivatorï¿½and makes sure each Agence talent embodies the same special personality and professionalism that she created her company from. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/AgenceTalent

We're blogging, too: http://www.agencetalent.com/category/news/

Cynthia Robbins ï¿½ BLVD Talent

4855 Twin Valley Drive ~ Austin, TX 78731

http://www.blvdtalent.com/

Cynthia Robbins, current owner, C.E.O. and agent of BLVD co. Inc/BLVD Talent for 20 years, represents adult talent ages 18-25 years old and child talent 3 months-17 years old, all from a wide ethnic base. Prior to becoming the owner of BLVD Cynthia Robbinsï¿½s career in the entertainment industry covered a broad spectrum. She began her career as a child actress working for over 25 years as a performer, Television Talk Show Hostess and High Fashion Model. Cynthia has brought her knowledge, entrepreneurial experience and professionalism to the helm of BLVD. Her personal philosophy nurtures and cultivates some of the most extraordinary talent in Texas, California, New York, Louisiana, New Mexico, Florida and other exotic locations. Many of the extraordinary talent to include Hilary Duff, Haylie Duff, Lori Heuring, Tom Nowicki, Christopher Berry, Camille Chen, Brea Cola and many others have all had very successful careers. She is very proud of all their accomplishments.

Heather Collier ï¿½ Collier Talent Agency

2313 Lake Austin Boulevard ~ Austin, TX 78703-4545

http://www.colliertalent.com

Heather Collier , owner of Collier Talent Agency, brings to Austin her
extensive experience and knowledge of the national market, and a progressive
understanding of the actor/agent relationship.

She has worked as an agent in Chicago with Elite Chicago/Stewart Talent, and
in New York and Los Angeles with Abrams Artists Agency. Heather opened
Collier Talent Agency in September 2004, and is proud to have expanded the
agency to include agents Jessica Sloan and Laura Maxwell-Scott.

Collier Talent Agency is a boutique agency offering hands-on representation
focused on career development to a select group of the best professional
actors and actresses in Texas. The agency represents actors and actresses
for film/television/commercials/print/voiceover work. The kids department
works with children who are at least 5 years of age.

Veronica Kelley-Albeiz ï¿½ DVA Talent

2763 Sikes Dr. ~ Kempner, TX 76539

www.dvatalent.com

Veronica Kelley-Albiez, owner of DVA Talent, with over 26 years of industry experience, has a passion for this industry that is unsurpassed.ï¿½ That passion has created a unique family of talent that rock this industry!ï¿½ We strive to be a positive force in developing and nurturing the careers of our talent so they can maximize their earning potential and it shows in our bookings!!ï¿½ Veronica is active within our community as a TXMPA Member and President of The Alliance Austin.ï¿½

Join us Wed April 30 @ 6 PM at Baby Aï¿½s ï¿½ 5610 North IH-35, Austin!

Also, to keep Texans working Join TXMPA - http://www.txmpa.org/ -

To keep updated about our Mixers and our featured Speakers, always visit our main website - http://networkaustinmixer.com/. Email net...@garywimmer.com and request to be on our mailing list, if you have not already done so. That way we can keep you updated!

The Network Austin Mixer is now in its sixth year and we deeply appreciate your support, interest, and attendance! We meet on the second and last Wednesdays of each month, except November and December due to the holidays. There is no membership required to attend and no cover charge. The Mixers are open to people involved with or interested in film, media, acting, writing, producing, directing, etc. Join us and network!

Please pass on information about our Mixers to your friends and associates in the film/media industries, and if you have a website associated with those fields, please post our website - http://networkaustinmixer.comï¿½

Gary L. Wimmer for THE NETWORK AUSTIN MIXER CORE GROUP ï¿½
http://garywimmer.com

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