WIFT Member Directory
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A+Actors of Texas
A+ Actors of Texas LLC, Lic # 451, is ready to serve your company’s needs. We are a Houston based partnership representing talent in: Film, Commercial, Industrials, Promotional, Print Work, and Voice-Over work. It is our mission to provide professional, diverse and affordable representation.. We take pride in providing a multi-cultural talent base and are constantly recommending that our talent actively participate in acting workshops and classes.
4900 Bissonnet #210
Bellaire TX 77401
Phone: 713.349.0000
Fax: 713.664.8098
Email: aplusactorstx@aol.com
Contact: Pat Skiles, Gina Pack
Cash Anthony
Writer, Director, Actor
Cash is an experienced actor with on-camera and voice-over credits in film, TV and radio. As president of The Master Strategy Group, Cash has written, co-produced, directed and edited three short films as well as directing for stage. Her feature-length screenplay, Taking Up Serpents, was a finalist at Film Expo Texas this year. She currently hosts a weekly writers workshop and serves as Special Projects Coordinator for The Final Twist, the Houston chapter of Sisters in Crime. Cash is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and the UT School of Law. Her next major project for The Master Strategy Group is to produce a weekend festival of screenplay readings this fall. She is married to Timothy J. Hogan.
The Master Strategy Group
Phone: 713.728.1098
Cell: 281.787-4801
Email: Cash@msgroup.org
Liz Ashton
Actor, Writer, Journalist & all around Curiosity Geek
I have an extensive background in theater and as a lecturer in English at U. of H. for 15 years, as well as 10 years as a freelance journalist with articles and human interest pieces in Texas magazines and newspapers. Currently, I have turned my eye toward the fascination of film through commercials and Indie work in Austin. Layer that with a collection of short stories I'm aiming for publication. I bring to you energy, bravado, creative imagination and, yes indeed, humility. Now, why in the world could you not love me?
Robin Craig
I am an Emmy award-winning TV Producer with 25 years of experience in television, film and radio. I have been gainfully employed as a radio DJ, television Veejay on a live national music video station, casting director (principals, extras, real people), location scout, location manager, copywriter and on-camera talent. I've been told many times that I do the work of three people and my energy level is amazing. I have excellent work ethics and I'm punctual, reliable and very organized. I'm free to travel, if necessary, and I can talk the stripes off of a zebra! Call me!!
13280 Northwest Freeway, #F-346
Houston, TX 77040
Phone: 713.466.7679
Cell: 713.899.6690
Email: robinwcraig@att.net
Fabrizia Faustinella
While growing up in a small village in Italy, Fabrizia dreamed of becoming an actress. Since a very young age, her favorite pastime was to stage plays with her little friends and be writer, director, actor and costume designer. She took every opportunity to work in school plays and take acting classes in local theaters. Medical science was her other passion and, as becoming an actor, was not supported by circumstances, she directed her efforts toward becoming a physician. Acting started to turn more and more into a dream, while being a physician turned into her reality. Fabrizia never abandoned her deep desire to act and inspire people through acting. Her profession has added depth and breadth to her human experience and has enriched her life to a great degree. She has seen firsthand that life is truly too short to let our dreams go unfulfilled. In recent years, she has decided to return to acting with more passion than ever. She has been cast in several independent movies in Houston, and has worked with a number of directors, such as Jeff Faulkinbury, Bunny Watts, Trisha Ray, San Banarje and Don Okolo. She has proven to be an eclectic actor, with both dramatic and comic talent. Fabrizia tirelessly works on refining her acting skills and she's currently involved in several local projects.
Cell: 281.450.2449
e-mail: fab7faust@yahoo.com
website: www.fabriziafaustinella.com
Nicole Fellers, Traffic Manager
Locke Bryan Productions, Inc.
800 Bering Dr., Ste. 101
Houston, TX 77057
Phone: 713.977.5989
Cell: 713.397.5320
Work Email: nfellers@lockebryan.com
Personal Email: k9lvr217@hotmail.com
Kathlyn Fowler, Actress
Charter Member, Houston WIFT Chapter
Represented by: Pastorini-Bosby Talent (Jenny Bosby)
Email: Kathlyn16@hotmail.com
"Margo-Ellen" Gillman
Actress, Comic, Singer, Songwriter, Writer, Producer, Director
Hi! Recently, some of you may have seen my comedy act here in the Houston area or maybe in NYC! Perhaps, you recognize my face or name from my past as a stage actress or from a local commercial. Some of you may have heard some of my music or viewed my music website, http://sunraymaximus.iuma.com
Currently, I am adding corporate comedy to my various comedic skills. I am also working with a team that is developing a local comedy television project.
For media/acting gigs, please call my agents Pat or Gina at A Plus Actors, 713.349.0000
Or you may directly contact me for live comedy at:
Margo-Ellen Productions
PO Box 710158
Houston. TX 77271-0158
Phone: 713.772.6294
Phone2: 832.647.9637
Ellen Goldberg
Ellen Goldberg has been involved in a variety of aspects of the film and music industry. She served as Associate Producer for a project in Tanzania. She is the lyricist for eight songs on the CD "Spirit Unfolding" written with India's star Sonu Nigam. In addition she currently serves on the Houston Community College’s Filmmaking Advisory Committee, and has been a member of the Worldfest Houston Advisory Board. She is President of Sister Cities of Houston.
Phone: 713.686.5867
Email: ellen@goldberg.net
Yankie Grant
Actress, Casting, Script Supervision and Wardrobe Continuity. Cartoon voices, Comedy characters, Fishing, Camping, Horseback riding, Snorkeling, Walking, Reading, Bicycling, Computers, Script supervisor, Wardrobe, Casting, Realtor, Comedy Singer, Waitress, Mom, Friend, Neighbor, Sister, Aunt, Wife, Daughter, Young Glam-Ma (I have 5 grand kid ages 1 month thru 7 years) Resume upon request for Cast & Crew. Member Only In Houston, SWAMP, and WIFT Houston - Charter Member and current Board Member. Represented by Pastorini-Bosby Talent.
Email: yankiegrant@sbcglobal.net
Melanie Haynes
Melanie Haynes has been a professional female voice talent and actress in Houston for 25 years. She is a veteran of film, national television, and theatre who brings acting talents, versatility, intelligence, and a great voice to every session - truly a voice actor. She’s voiced literally thousands of radio and television commercials, corporate narrations, web narrations, pod casts, tutorials, on hold and voice mail messages. For the past five years, she has operated her own ISDN studio working with clients all over the country and the world. Her vocal styles include: professional and authoritative, warm and caring, bright and upbeat, quirky and fun, sensual and sexy. Character voices and dialects are also in her repertoire.
Some of her national clients include: Humana, Minute Maid, Coca Cola, Halliburton, United Way, Microsoft, Conoco Philips, Hardee’s, Sonic, Subway, Ford, MD Anderson, US Fish and Wildlife, Embraer, Solvay, Texaco, Xerox, Reliant Energy, Veritas Software, Schlumberger, ST. Luke’s Hospital and the Texas Heart Institute, HP, Earth Tech (Tyco), The Welch Award in Science, Butternut Coffee, Entex, Baylor College of Medicine, Shell Oil, Rockwell International, Boeing, Weather King, Mary Kay, Kirby Paint, Beauty Control, Exxon, American Temporary Services, Neiman Marcus, SMU, Cycle Vision, Memorial Hospital System, and others. Please visit her web site for more information!
Represented by: Pastorini-Bosby Talent: 713.266.4488
Studio phone: 832.912.9250
Email: Melanie@melaniehaynes.com
Diana Howie
Writer
Experienced in scriptwriting, theatrical production, and promotion. Have scripted musicals, plays (including three one-person plays) and short monologues for teens, and adapted original plays for PBS-style video scripts. Served as script supervisor in at least two shoots for 20-25 minute television dramas. Member of The Dramatists Guild of America.
Joel Irwin
Composer, Arranger, Orchestrator, Songwriter, Award Winning Producer
Writes music for tv/film soundtracks. Won the worldwide music producer competition (www.listenandexchange.com) SIX years in a row (only one to win more than twice and win EVERY year of the competition). Creates live fully scored arrangements for a 22 person big band/jazz band (www.texasjazzcentral.com). Composed, arranged, and produced pop, ac, children's/folk, and broadway/show songs for individual male and female artists as well as for duets. The Sara Jo Dunstan version of "Our Journey" peaked on the Sounclick.com pop/musical charts at 1 for the US and 3 overall. Written classical music for both string chamber ensembles as well as a string/piano sextet, both performed live. Concentrates on music which 'sounds' like 18th and 19th century classical. Composed, arranged, and produced both electronic and live fully orchestrated scores as well as thematic melodies/songs for tv / film and music used in conjunction with visualizations at a men's retreat weekend (www.mkp.org). Audio and sound producer for Houston Grand Opera (HGO) To Go. Member of ASCAP, Society Of Composers, the Society of Composers & Lyricists (Screen Composers Association), The Recording Academy (Grammys), and Women In Film & Television Houston (WIFT). Music selections at: www.myspace.com/joelirwin . Has a more extensive list of musical selections at: www.sounclick.com/joelirwin Performances of his music/works can be watched at: www.youtube.com/joelirwin
Email: yonah@aol.com
Marc Isaacs
Actor, Producer, Voiceovers
Marc Isaacs is a versatile and creative producer/writer with experience in news and entertainment. His current projects include writing and producing Houston ZooperStars Challenge for KHOU Channel 11. Other credits include field producing for CNN, ABC and "Extra" as well as writing and producing pieces for national distribution through Ivanhoe Broadcast News. His background in broadcast and cable TV includes stints as a weather anchor (5 stations including KTRK), a reporter and a traffic reporter. Recent credits as an on camera talent include principal roles in commercials for Luby's and Conn's as well as an appearance in the KHOU documentary, Mutiny on the Bayou. Marc has recently been elected by the WIFT Board to serve as WIFT Houston’s Vice President. He joined the organization in 2005.
Represented by Pastorini-Bosby Talent.
Cell: 713.865.2615
Email: wordmasseur@comcast.net
Heather Leigh Jackson
President – Photographic Design Lab
Art director, Motion picture still photographer for Photographic Design Lab (PDL), a multifaceted creative arts company responsible for the poster design of feature films, music groups. Photographic Design Lab, has worked with clients in Los Angeles, Houston, New York, and China. We are equipped to handle projects of any size, having worked with such media giants as MGM, and 20th Century Fox, and with a variety of Indie film and music clients as well. I am also strongly committed to community involvement and organizing fundraising events. I serve as WIFT’s official still photographer. In 2005, I was recognized as WIFT/Houston’s 2005 Volunteer of the Year, and I currently serve as a Director at Large on the WIFT Board (2005-2009).
Email: heather@pdlstudios.net
Andrew Kantowski
I am interested in all area's of the Movie and Film Industry. My name is Andrew Kantowski and I go by Andy , I’ve been married for 25 years, with two grown children, I live near a beach and I’m loving life. During my first year of acting/modeling/extras Industry, I've done a variety of work, but I have basically been an Auto Mechanic most of my life. I was a certified EMT, Ambulance and ER Technician for several years, a Fire Fighter, a construction worker, and I’ve repaired boats. I like working with the public. I'm self-motivated, energetic, a fast learner, and I'm a great people person. I work well with others and have never met a stranger You can check out my acting experience at http://talent6.com/andrewkantowski
E-mail: akantowski@sbcglobal.net
Rona Lamont
Have Cast, Styled and Airbrush Made-Up Commercial and Industrial talent in the Texas market for over 25 years. Costume Designed my first Indie Film in Houston in the mid 80's and, luckily, my first ABC TV MOW, starring Denzel Washington, the following week! I enjoy all aspects of our Industry and continue to grow, learn and contribute creatively to each new project. Member of the Costume Designer's Guild Local 892 and the Texas Local 484 in Costume Design & Make-Up.
Phonel: 713.785.0465
Email:ronalamont4@aol.com
Eleese Lester
Eleese Lester has been a working actress for the past 28 years with credits in both film and broadcast. She has worked opposite such stars as Dennis Hopper, Nicolette Sheridan, Chuck Norris, Joshua Jackson, Jason Priestly, Mickey Rooney and Adrian Pasdar. She currently finished production on “The Book of Ruth,” a Reel Frog Production, playing, “Naomi,” a leading role. She also has had a recurring role as the character “Barbara Lee” in the popular nighttime television drama “Friday Night Lights.” She has performed in numerous feature films, TV series, and national commercials, as well as hundreds of voiceovers for television and radio. She has been a spokesperson for more than 300 corporate training videos.
Ms. Lester has been coaching film, commercial and voiceover actors since 1989. She is the President of Lone Star Actors Studio which trains film and broadcast actors having previously served and taught for over 16 years at the prestigious Houston School of Film and Theatre. She estimates that since 1989 she has worked with well over 3500 actors. Many are now working actors including Leven Rambin, teen star and Emmy nominee for the daytime soap “All My Children,” now a regular on “Terminator: The Sarah Chronicles,” Tajh Bellow who has a supporting role in “Gifted Hands” with Cuba Gooding Jr. and Sterling Knight who plays “Chad Dylan Cooper” on Disney’s “Sonny With A Chance.” Lester credits her success as an acting coach to a love for the vulnerability and courage of actors and a desire to give them the tools that she wished she had in the beginning of her career.
www.authetic-communication.com
Email:eleeselester@comcast.net
Sondra Martin-Hicks
Producer
Winds of Fire Entertainment, LLC
Production Company
4207 Holmes Rd.
Richmond, TX 77469
Phone: 281.342.1214
Email: sondra@wofentertainment.com
Linda M. Mazzagatti
Attorney at Law
Admitted to the State Bar of Texas in May 1989; licensed to practice in the State of Texas and Federal Court Southern District of Texas. Member of the State Bar of Texas, College of the State Bar, Sports and Entertainment Section of the State Bar of Texas and the Houston Bar Association. Former Harris County Assistant District Attorney and medical professional. Practice includes general civil and criminal litigation; representation of entertainment professionals and athletes.
6750 W. Loop S., Suite 500
Bellaire, TX 77401-4199
Phone: 713.661.0043
Fax: 713.661.0617
Pamela S. McLeod
Actor/Owner, McLeod International Consulting, Philanthropist Pamela has been working on- camera in Houston for three years. She has previously lived in New Orleans, Atlanta, and Miami. Her background includes television commercials, theater, working as Director for a Fine Arts Gallery, Director of an International Language Institute on Fisher Island and holds a baccalaureate in International Business with minors in Japanese and Art.
Currently, Pamela does commercials, is the owner of McLeod International Consulting (international editing services) and is closely involved with community assistance, working with children, and the homeless.
Represented by A+ Actors (Pat Skiles/Gina Pack)
Phone: 713.349.0000
Email1: staff@aplusactorsoftexas.com
Email2: pamelamc11@yahoo.com
Nicky Mondellini
I have worked as an actress since age 11 in Musical Theatre, TV commercials, Film, Modeling , Classical Theatre and Soap Operas. Most of my work has been in Mexico City. I was nominated for best supporting actress in the theatre production of “La Amistad Castigada” Spanish classical theatre , by the members of the associated press in Mexico City. I have appeared in several on- stage productions as a cast member of the Mexican Institute of Fine Arts. Several of the soap operas that I have participated in are constantly being shown as re-runs on the Latin American networks of Univision and Galavision in the U.S.
Since my arrival in Houston in the Summer of 2006, I have also been working in the field of Voice Over, recording in Spanish, English and Italian for the Internet, radio and television. I am a graduate of the Nucleo de Estudios Teatrales academy and have been constantly seeking enrichment workshops with well known people in the Industry, such as acting coaches and casting directors.
I have also taught classical ballet, jazz and tap, having been trained as a dancer in the Royal Academy of Dancing and Imperial Society of teachers of Dancing methods in Mexico City.
Phone: 281.565.4929
Cell: 281.779.6672
Email: nicky3ch@yahoo.com
Melody Moss
Melody has been actively involved in the performing arts since childhood. With the diversity of experience that four decades provides and versatility in front of the camera and behind the scenes, she’s developed an acclaimed career that has kept her integrally connected to the industry.
Most recently she has worked as a producer, script supervisor, production coordinator, a location scout, in casting, an assistant to the director for New Line Cinema, an associate producer for United Paramount Network, and production accountant for MGM. The independent feature film “Cook County” — in which she served as Associate Producer — won 2008 Hollywood Film Festival’s “Best Feature Film.”
Formal training in modern dance led her to Broadway, Off-Broadway, national touring companies, and comedy theatre productions. Her tenure in theatre included a three-year run of “Whatever Happened to Black Love?” and the breast cancer drama “Before Time Runs Out,” with Thomas Meloncon. She has had the opportunity as an actor to play hundreds of diversified roles, including Nita Love in the new television pilot “Suspect to Superstar” and Sheryl in the feature film “7 Kilos,” available on DVD.
She is a charter member (since 1995) and Founding President of WIFT Houston.
I invite you to create happiness, health, wealth, and a life of full self-expression. Every day, say “I CAN DO IT.”
--Louise L. Hay
Phone: 713.206.9673
Email: martinimoss@yahoo.com
Cynthia Hand Neely
Vice President and Co-Founder of Astrodome Studios, Cynthia is an industry veteran now devoted to converting the legendary Houston Astrodome into a major motion picture production facility. As a writer and producer, she has worked on an extensive range of network-affiliated local television programs and garnered national broadcast awards. She was producer of the number one local talk show in the U.S. of its time, Good Morning Houston on KTRK-TV, ABC and won Best Script at the 2009 Gulf Coast Film Festival. Outside her writer-producer role, she has been a tireless advocate for expanding the film arts industry in Texas. Cynthia is a founding board member of the Texas Motion Picture Alliance, the industry lobbyist group largely responsible for the passage of the first production incentives in the state and was their first representative for Southeast Texas for two years. President of Women In Film & Television Houston 2000-2008, she chairs the film advisory committee for Houston Community College System. She has served on the boards of American Women in Radio and Television, CREATE Magazine, Women In Communications Inc., and co-founded two film festivals: Houston's Young MovieMakers and the Silver Screams Film Festival of horror classics. She served on the Mayor’s task force to found the Houston Cinema Arts Society which subsequently developed a city festival, the Houston Cinema Arts Festival, for which she is on the Advisory Board. A lifetime member of WIFT Houston, she is a member of Women In Film/New York, Austin Film Society, American Advertising Federation Houston, Only In Houston, and SWAMP.
Email: cynthia@astrodomestudios.net
Melannie O'Connor
Writer, Producer, Voice Talent, On-Camera Talent, Media Coach
After graduating summa cum laude from Northern Arizona University with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Spanish, Melannie worked for 15 years as an award-winning broadcast news anchor, reporter, and producer at network affiliates in Arizona, Florida, and Texas. After anchoring at News 24 Houston, Melannie decided to remain in the Bayou City and founded Melannie O’Connor Media. She now does extensive on-camera spokesperson and voice talent work for a diversity of clients and is represented by Pastorini-Bosby Talent. Her work as a writer/producer also engages a wide range of clients—broadcast, commercial, governmental and institutional. Melannie also enjoys her work as a media coach/trainer for individuals and organizations. Melannie has served WIFT as a speaker, moderator and frequent volunteer and represented the organization at the 2005 WIFT International Summit in Los Angeles. She has served as Secretary of the organization since being elected in 2005.
Email: seesapphire@yahoo.com
Pastorini-Bosby Talent, Inc.
Pastorini-Bosby Talent Agency, founded in 1990, is recognized nationally for representing experienced, professional performers with extensive credits in feature films, TV series and movies, radio, commercials, corporate videos, business theater, and regional, national and international print. Through our entertainment division we also provide moderators, emcees , professional and celebrity speakers, bands and other live entertainment for both corporate and private events. Complete audio and video casting facilities are also available at no charge to exclusive clients. Texas Talent Agency License #218. AFTRA/SAG-franchised.
Phone: 713.266.4488
Email: jenny@pbtalent.com
Sanjay N. Patel
CEO – Photographic Design Lab
Eighteen years of professional photography experience and over seven years of professional graphic arts experience. Passionate about my work and have demonstrated the ability to meet challenges with innovative solutions. My style and expertise can complement and enhance your ideas and create the perfect images to market your product. My company Photographic Design Lab, has worked with clients in Los Angeles, Houston, New York, and China. We have worked with such media giants as MGM, 20th Century Fox, Lions Gate yet also with a variety of Indie film and music clients. "We Get You Noticed!"
Email: sanjay@pdlstudios.net
Julitta Pourciau
Actress
Experience in film and theatre.
Phone: 832.605.8265
Email: pourciau@swbell.net
Pure Horror Films, Inc.
Pure Horror Films, Inc., was co-founded by Rob McKinnon and Jolene McMaster in 2002, for the principal purpose of producing psychological and supernatural horror feature films in Texas for worldwide theatrical and DVD distribution. McKinnon has a lifetime of experience in directing award-winning dramatic format commercial and industrial film and video product in Austin, Dallas, and Houston since coming to Texas in the early 1970s. McKinnon and McMaster have received multiple awards for their work, including the prestigious silver Telly for TV/Cable programming, and others for their efforts in educational and instructional programming materials. Rob directed and Jolene produced the film MR. HELL, with all Houston cast and crew in 2004, for an Austin production company prior to seeking funding for McKinnon’s first two scripts which he will direct for Pure Horror Films, and Jolene will produce. The first, CREEK COUNTY, has been greenlighted with funding from a Houston area investor, and once funds are in place production will commence in Houston and locations near Austin and San Antonio. Rob and Jolene are members of Horror Writers of America, and Jolene is a member of New York Women In Film & Television. She also serves as Treasurer of the newly created non-profit Houston Cinema Arts Society. Both have been corporate members of WIFT/Houston since 1999. Jolene served as Secretary for two years, Vice President for five and a half years, and currently serves as President.
Phone: 713.780.3671
Email: jolene_mcmaster@sbcglobal.net
Donna Reed
Voice Talent; Writer
A veteran broadcaster and award winning voice talent for commercials, news promos, documentaries and indie films. Donna works from her ISDN home studios in Texas. She is the featured voice on Jones Radio Network, NBC affiliate KARK TV in Little Rock, and CBS affiliate KION TV in Salinas, ABC Sports and SPIKE TV for the American Lemans Series Promos. Her voice work was credited with the Gracie Award Winning Documentary 'The Tragedy of the Munich Olympics' (ABC Sports). She is the author of several articles about the voice business, including "Get Yourself Heard". Film experience (extra as news reporter, casino player) for several VH1/Charter Films, including “Lone Star State of Mind.” She is represented by the William Morris Agency, and a member of WIFT.
Phone1: 281.403.7811 (Houston)
Phone2: 212.903.1195 (New York)
Roeder & Moon, Inc.
Insurance
Contact: Jeff Evans
Email: jeff@roedermoon.com
www.roedermoon.com
Bea Rouse
Associate Producer, Locations, Props, Costuming
Part time experience in various phases of production in ultra-low budget films for Walker Cable Productions in Conroe and was Property Manager for “Mr. Hell,” filmed in Houston in 2004. Owner of antique store, residing at Lake Conroe in Montgomery County, north of Houston. Handled historical and western site locations/preparation, props, SAG forms, securing crew, western costuming, securing cowboys, horses, wagons, weaponry, props for westerns and marketing. Would like to work on area films, particularly period pieces, around Historic Montgomery or Lake Conroe area. Member of WIFT Houston and SWAMP.
Kay Salem
Actress
Respected professional Actress for Film, Commercials, and Industrials. Has the experience, vision, and enthusiasm to take your next production to the next level. Reputation of excellence by both directors and crew. Would like to help you bring your vision to life. No project is too small. Some experience as Acting Coach as well.
Represented by Pastorini-Bosby Talent
Email: kaysalem@comcast.net
Clemmie St. Amand
Born in Houston, Texas. Exhibits strong dedication towards acting career, and networking. Actress/Model for over seven years. Acting and Modeling experience includes print modeling, film, commercial and comedy; specifically as a model advertising Fruit of The Loom products, and modeled on "Great Day Houston" television show, fashioning Nordstrom's clothing and accessories. As a writer, experience includes writing stage plays for the youth. Graduate from Our Lady of the Lake University, with a MS in Organizational Leadership, Post Graduate Degree, MBA in Management, BS in Human Sciences, and a AAS in Child Development/Montessori Education. Previous experience as a school teacher, serves on the Board of Trustees for MHMRA /PAC Committee, and is actively involved with the Alley Theater in Houston.
Phone: 832.398.8497
www.hollywoodauditions.com/talent/st_amand.htm
Ellen Susman
Ellen Susman is the producer and host of Balancing Your Life, a PBS program that celebrates the strength of women as they work to balance career and family. It premiered in Houston and has aired on more than 80 stations nationwide.
Susman began her career at CBS in 1972 as one of the original hosts of Philadelphia's KYW-TV Evening/PM Magazine and had a successful career as a reporter and anchor. In 2001, Ellen became fascinated with the challenges facing women in the workplace. With support from Houston companies such as Reliant Energy, JPMorgan Chase, KPMG and others, The Myth of Superwoman conference was a sellout, with 300 women attending only one week after 9/11.
Ellen’s firm, Ellen Susman Enterprises, specializes in creating, moderating and facilitating programs and seminars for the corporate marketplace. She frequently presents informative keynotes about the changing roles of women. Presentations may include clips from interviews with high-profile women such as Chris Evert, Dana Buchman, Rosanne Cash, Elizabeth Murray and others discussing life/work balance. She lives in Houston with her husband, Stephen Susman, and is the mother of two daughters and the proud grandmother of five.
Phone: 713.521.7888
Pam Summers
Executive Director: BAY AREA HOUSTON Convention & Visitors Bureau
20710 Gulf Freeway, Ste. 40
Webster, TX 77598
Phone: 281.338.0333
Fax: 281.338.0302
Toll Free: 1.800.844.5253 (LAKE)
Email: psummers@bahcvb.org
Cheryl Tanner
SAG actress with dynamic screen persona. Represented by Page Parkes Talent, Houston Texas. Page Parkes acting coach. Founder of In Alignment Productions, IAP. Cheryl is featured in the upcoming short film "The
Interview", to be released for the festival circuit in 2009.
Phone: 281.330.4499
Email: cheryl.tanner@sbcglobal.net
Laura Thorsten
Actress/model; professional photographer; partner/writer with C47 Houston magazine
Originally from the northeast part of U.S., Laura has lived in the Houston area since 1999. Her interest and work in the arts started at an early age, being raised in family which focused heavily on creative pursuits. Although her gratifying and fruitful former professional life revolved around helping others psychologically and physically (Laura holds a Master’s degree in Counseling and an Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education), Ms. Thorsten’s primal love of storytelling, music, spirituality, and the visual and performing arts has led her “second life” career in the direction it stands now.
www.C47Houston.com
www.PremierePromotions.net/LauraThorsten
Patricia Torres-Burd
General Manager, Locke Bryan Productions, Inc
800 Bering Dr. Suite 101
Houston, TX 77057
Phone: 713.977.5989
Fax: 713.977.0419
Email: ptorres-burd@lockebryan.com
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MFAH Discounts Tickets for WIFT Members thru 9/20 as WIFT Houston Co-Sponsors MFAH’s
4th Annual Italian Retrospective
“Signore e Signore: Leading
Ladies of Italian Cinema” At
MFAH Brown Auditorium
Sept 11 – MFAH
7PM “Vanina Vanini”
Sept 13 – MFAH
5PM – “Bread, Love, and Dreams”
Sept 18 – MFAH
7PM – “A Drama of Jealousy”
Sept 19 – MFAH
7PM – “Two Women”
Sept 20 – MFAH
5PM – “The Girl With A Suitcase”
Sept 9 – Tom Vaughan’s Story
& Plot III/10 wks
Sept 12 – Rice Media Center
12 Noon - SWAMP & TALA's
Business of Film Conference
Sept 12 – MFAH
6PM – “Amreeka” –Writer/ Director in Attendance
Sept 15 – “Bright Star” Screening
See email dated 9/4 for details
Sept 21 – Indian Film Festival
Opens - Studio Movie Grill (T&C)
Member Spotlight
Message from your President