All Sections & Categories Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:01:09 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-writers/152-marilyn-mcleod <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/marilyn-mcleod-2012-200.jpg" border="0" alt="Marilyn McLeod" style="border: 0px none;" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><br />Marilyn McLeod is an executive coach, author, and popular speaker.</p> Sun, 16 Dec 2012 03:27:40 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-in-the-spotlight/150-jack-ohalloran <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/JackO1.JPG" border="0" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Let there be no doubt.  Jack O’Halloran, at six foot six, is an imposing figure who no right minded human should consider stepping into a boxing ring with, even just to spar.  Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-crew/149-nina-greville <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/NinaGheadshot.JPG" border="0" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Nina Greville is a make-up artist living in Yorba Linda, CA.</p> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/goodies-best-kept-secrets/148-larry-porricelli <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/LorenzoP.JPG" border="0" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ff7700;">Larry Porricelli</span> has beea on the southern California movie exhibition scene for some thirty years.  Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-directorproducer/145-tore-dietrich <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/HIT_Tore190.jpg" border="0" alt="Tore Dietrich" /></p> <p>If you are watching TV or on the internet and see video coverage from a car show Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-post-production/146-jack-tucker <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/Tucker190.jpg" border="0" alt="Jack Tucker" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ff7700;">Editor’s note:</span> Jack Tucker, A.C.E., is an accomplished editor with over 45 film and television projects to his credit, Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/resources-trade-shows/147-victor-harwood <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/Victor Harwood.jpg" border="0" alt="Victor Harwood" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Digital Hollywood, east and west, have become<em> must attend</em> events Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/resources-company-of-note/142-jonathan-fackler <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/Fackler190.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Jonathan Fackler has been making a positive contribution to the media arts business in Orange County for what seems forever.</p> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-in-the-spotlight/143-janice-arrington <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/Arrington190.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In October 1999, Janice Arrington became the Orange County Film Commissioner.</p> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-directorproducer/138-mike <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/KirschMike190.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Mike Kirsch is typical of many modern filmmakers who graduate from film school with a broad range of in-depth knowledge of production through post-production and having a great appreciation for the planning process.</p> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-post-production/139-paul <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/Paul T Headshot.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Paul Tetreault is the owner of Possibilities A/V, a digital content production firm.</p> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/resources-company-of-note/140-marcelo <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/Marcelo.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Editor’s Note:&nbsp; Marcelo Lewin is a serial technology entrepreneur who has started many successful companies.</p> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/education-college/141-rich <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/Jansen Rich Headshot190.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">The Art Institute of California – Orange County (off the 405 Freeway and Harbor Blvd), provides a state of the art facility that offers a broad range of creative arts programs including their renowned culinary arts program.<br /><br /></p> Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/general-stuff-desk-of-the-publisher/144-transition-to-socalshowbiz-complete <p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Now that the transition to SOCALshowbiz from OCShowbiz is complete,</span></p> Sun, 28 Aug 2011 22:50:32 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/general-stuff-desk-of-the-publisher/136-ocshowbiz-2011-so-far <p><img align="left" hspace="12" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="images/articles/SocalLogo190.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>In January we switched over to a Magazine format.&nbsp;</p> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 03:30:52 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-directorproducer/135-susan-johnston <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/Johnston190.JPG" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Susan Johnston is the founder and director of the New Media Film Festival.&nbsp;</p> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 02:19:08 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-directorproducer/134-pamela-peak <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/PeakHeadshot190.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">An award winning producer and director, Pamela Peak’s passion for life is both inspirational and contagious.</p> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 02:49:00 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-in-the-spotlight/131-james-mathers <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/MathersHeadShot.jpg" alt="" />&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">James Mathers grew up in the film industry.</p> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 04:17:12 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-in-the-spotlight/130-adam-richman <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/AdamJR190.jpg" alt="AdamJR190" width="190" height="163" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Adam J. Richman is an Orange County native who resides in Los Angeles.&nbsp; A graduate of Chapman University,</p> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 02:26:25 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/art-form-comics/129-man-of-graphite <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" style="border: 0pt none;" title="Copyright 2011 DC Comics" src="images/articles/JonB_Superman 190.jpg" alt="" border="0" /><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Image Copyright 2011 DC Comics</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ff7700;">Editor's Note:</span> Jon Bogdanove is a talented artist who has spent a good deal of his career creating the image of Superman in the comics.&nbsp;</p> Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:37:07 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/general-stuff-desk-of-the-publisher/128-updating-the-website <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/SocalLogo190.png" alt="SocalLogo190" width="190" height="35" /></p> <p>During the summer months, we expect to change the look of the website.&nbsp;</p> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:39:20 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/resources-trade-shows/127-trade-shows <p><strong>Important Trade Shows Complete With Links </strong></p> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 03:07:22 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-post-production/126-digital-workflow-pioneer <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/paul allen headshot.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Paul M. Allen is one of the most respected technologists in video workflow.&nbsp;</p> Sun, 26 Jun 2011 02:40:01 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-directorproducer/125-kevin-tostado <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/KevinTHeadshot.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">To call Kevin Tostado an overachiever would be quite an understatement.</p> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 23:28:43 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-directorproducer/124-craig-bentley <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/iworksBentleyHeadshot.jpg" alt="" width="177" height="249" /></p> <p>Craig Bentley is president of Imageworks, a video production company he founded in San Diego in 1986.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:17:19 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-voiceover/123-tina-wilson <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/tina and florida.jpg" height="229" width="175" /></p> <p>Show business has always been a part of me.&nbsp; Tue, 21 Jun 2011 03:20:18 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-directorproducer/122-producers-producer <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" alt="Brad190" src="images/articles/Brad190.jpg" height="181" width="190" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ff7700;">Editor’s Note:</span>&nbsp; Brad Hagen is one of the most respected people in our business in Orange County.&nbsp;</p> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:22:47 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-writers/121-spotlight-on-jule-selbo <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/jule selbor1.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Jule Selbo is an accomplished writer (screen, stage, television, and film), tenured Associate Professor of Screenwriting, PhD candidate, Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:24:16 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/general-stuff-desk-of-the-publisher/120-oc-or-socal <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/stories/artimage2.jpg" width="80" height="110" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">If you look through the last few issues you will notice two things.</p> Tue, 31 May 2011 19:22:15 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-voiceover/119-getting-best-performance-from-your-vo-talent-part-2 <p><img align="left" hspace="12" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="images/articles/Keenan09.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="151" /></p> <p>In <a href="people-voiceover/108-getting-the-best-performance-from-your-vo-talent-part-1" target="_blank">Part One</a> we talked about getting the best possible delivery from your VO talent.&nbsp;</p> Tue, 31 May 2011 18:49:47 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/art-form-horror-genre/118-you-versus-the-world <img align="left" hspace="12" title="By Victor Phan" src="images/articles/versus_the_world_190.jpg" alt="By Victor Phan" /> The world was a better place when I was 19.&nbsp; My favorite superhero had finally made it to the big screen.&nbsp; Gas cost around a dollar per gallon so I filled up the same Honda I’m still driving today for only $12.&nbsp; Obesity wasn’t an epidemic in the country yet so girls in bikinis actually looked like girls in bikinis instead of resembling Thanksgiving dinner.&nbsp; Yep, 19 was a great year but the best part of it all was whenever I needed a job I could find one within a day. 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Sat, 28 May 2011 16:58:20 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/resources-company-of-note/82-rtsea-productions <p><img align="left" hspace="12" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="images/logos/rtsea logo 4c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">RTSea Productions provides media communications consulting and high definition video production services with a particular emphasis on nature and underwater subject matter.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> Sat, 28 May 2011 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-voiceover/117-engineering-a-voiceover-career <p><img align="left" hspace="12" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="images/articles/anneg190.jpg" alt="" />&nbsp;</p> <p>As a child, Anne Ganguzza loved to be behind the mic (or hairbrush, rather, where it all seemed to start).&nbsp;</p> Tue, 24 May 2011 00:22:59 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-writers/116-da-vinci-code-meets-disneyland <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/davidsmithbooks.png" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ff7700;">Editor’s Note:</span>&nbsp; I met David Smith at the LA Times Book Fair this summer and immediately hit it off with him and knew I had to find out more about him and share his story with you.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> Mon, 23 May 2011 12:48:24 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-in-the-spotlight/115-spotlight-on-walter-davis <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/walterdavistux190.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ff7700;">Editor’s Note:</span>&nbsp; Anyone who has ever met Walter Davis is immediately struck by his energy and single minded desire to help people.&nbsp;</p> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Sun, 22 May 2011 23:24:18 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-directorproducer/114-spotlight-on-jo-moulton <p><img align="left" hspace="12" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="images/articles/temeculajomoulton150.jpg" alt="" /><br />Jo Moulton is the personification of the American Dream.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> Sun, 22 May 2011 22:52:33 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/general-stuff-miscellaneous/112-new-contributing-writers There are several new people that will be contributing articles to OCShowbiz on a regular or periodic basis.This month I am proud to announce that Tim Keenan, a well respected professional in the audio business, has contributed his first article and I look forward to his future articles.&nbsp; Tim, the owner of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.creativemediarecording.com/">Creative Media </a>in Cypress, has been unselfish in sharing his expertise and considerable time and effort with local organizations to make the entertainment industry stronger and more vibran... Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:42:50 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-voiceover/111-walk-softly-with-a-big-voice <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/BrainPdrawing.jpg" width="130" height="186" /></p> <p>Brian Page has been in the entertainment business for more than 15 years.&nbsp;</p> Fri, 29 Apr 2011 02:48:47 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/resources-vendors/110-silver-dreams-do-come-true <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="SilverDreamLogo" src="images/articles/SilverDreamLogo.JPG" height="28" width="109" /></p> <p>Roland Cañamar has set the stage for more production in Orange County.</p> Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:50:23 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/education-college/109-mediatech-opens-california-campus <p><img align="left" hspace="12" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="images/articles/MediaTechLogo.JPG" alt="" /></p> <p>One of the nation’s premier recording and video arts schools specializing in the craft of audio and film is expanding to California.</p> Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:53:14 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-voiceover/108-getting-the-best-performance-from-your-vo-talent-part-1 <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/Keenan and Chappell.JPG" height="149" width="200" /><br /></strong></p> <div style="text-align: justify;">Whether you work with nonprofessional corporate executives who want to share a company’s message, or a seasoned voice talent Mon, 25 Apr 2011 03:28:50 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/resources-company-of-note/107-la411 <p><img align="left" hspace="12" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="images/articles/411Logo.JPG" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">For nearly 30 years, 411 Publishing has set the standard for business-to-business directories.&nbsp;</p> Mon, 25 Apr 2011 02:50:15 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-in-the-spotlight/105-spotlight-on-philip-hodgetts <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/Spotlight/Philip_Hodgetts_300dpi.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ff7700;">Editor’s Note:&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;&nbsp; Philip Hodgetts is hard to pin down. He has an unusual blend of technical, creative and business skills that he applies to the worlds of digital production, post production and distribution.</p> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:55:05 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/resources-publications/104-publications   <a target="_blank">SOCALshowbiz</a> Creative Arts Resource for Southern California <a href="http://www.bizbash.com/" target="_blank">BizBash Media</a> Event and Meeting Planners Resource <a href="http://livedesignonline.com/" target="_blank">Live Design</a> Journal for live entertainment professionals in lighting, sound, staging, and projection. <a href="http://www.moviemaker.com/" target="_blank">MovieMaker</a> The Art and Business of Making Movies <a href="http://www.p3update.com/" target="_blank">P3 Update</a> Preproduction, Production, Post Production <a href="http://www.postmagazine.com/" target="_blank">Post Magazine</a> Post Production <a href="http://www.studentfilmmakers.com/" target="_blank">Student Filmmakers</a> General resource of educational materials, tips, and basics <a href="http://www.tvweek.com/" target="_blank">Television Week</a> Television News <a href="http://www.variety.com/Home/" target="_blank">Variety</a> General Entertainment News... Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:52:31 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/education-college/103-orange-coast-college <p><span style="color: #ff7700;"><img align="left" hspace="12" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="images/articles/OCCHOFF300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="99" /></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ff7700;">Editor’s Note:&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;&nbsp; Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa is another example of an outstanding film and video program located right here in Orange County.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:11:22 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/general-stuff-miscellaneous/102-cool-fire-engine Editor’s Note:&nbsp;&nbsp; I was cruising along the 101 Freeway in downtown L.A. on my way to Hollywood and I noticed this large, white truck with trailer that looked like the kind they use to transport antique and show cars.... Sun, 20 Mar 2011 23:54:56 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/education-college/101-broadcast-journalism-news <p><img align="left" hspace="12" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="images/articles/SACDMC 190.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ff7700;">Editor’s Note:</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Santa Ana College has been quietly turning out world class TV journalists and technicians for almost a quarter century.&nbsp;</p> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 22:48:55 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-in-the-spotlight/100-spotlight-on-jill-addison <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" alt="AddisonJill190" src="images/articles/AddisonJill190.jpg" height="199" width="190" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Jill Addison came out of a Public Relations background into the field of film and video.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:19:46 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/resources-company-of-note/99-tripping-the-light-fantastic <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/burnie and friend 190.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ff7700;">Editor's Note:&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;&nbsp; Craig Burns, who many of you know as Burnie, owns <a target="_blank" href="http://burniesgripandlighting.com/HomeBGL.html">Burnie's Grip and Lighting</a>, the largest grip and lighting company south of Los Angeles.&nbsp;</p> Sat, 19 Mar 2011 17:38:50 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-performers/98-dream-catcher <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/actors/stone3.jpg" alt="" width="126" height="126" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Marla Stone was an actress throughout her childhood.</p> Sat, 19 Mar 2011 16:37:14 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/general-stuff-desk-of-the-publisher/96-thoroughly-modern-money <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/money190.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Need to raise money for a creative project?&nbsp; Welcome to Fundraising 2.0 &nbsp;</p> Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:29:05 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/art-form-music/94-last-day-off <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/LastDayOff400.jpg" height="123" width="224" /></p> <p>There hasn't been a group this FAB since, well, you know . . .</p> Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:29:43 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/art-form-dance/93-ballet-in-san-pedro <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/articles/ballet_school_building.jpg" height="123" width="199" /></p> <p>NY, LA, Russia and San Pedro, all great places for ballet.</p> Copy of Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:28:47 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-in-the-spotlight/92-spotlight-on-grace-mckay <p align="center"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/Spotlight/grace96.jpg" /></p> <p><span style="color: #ff7700;"> Sat, 26 Feb 2011 22:29:35 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/education-k-12/91-academy-of-performing-arts-huntington-beach Editor's Note:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Huntington Beach Unified High School District has an amazing arts program.&nbsp; Called the Academy for the Performing Arts (APA).&nbsp; Since 1993, it has been a magnet school for the arts serving the students in the eight traditional high schools in the district who can either stay in their home school and take courses after the normal day or transfer to Huntington Beach High School, where it is housed.... Sat, 26 Feb 2011 22:09:47 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/art-form-horror-genre/90-creeps-you-out-in-a-good-way <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/logos/torcham190logo.jpg" width="169" height="71" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ff7700;"> Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:39:37 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/resources-company-of-note/89-twin-oaks-communications <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/logos/TwiinOaks2.jpg" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Effective messaging, creative production and strategic consulting describe the media services of Twin Oaks Communications.&nbsp; Sun, 20 Feb 2011 19:18:46 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-performers/87-triple-threat-cheryl-dent <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" style="margin-bottom: 6px; vertical-align: middle;" src="images/actors/dentappler1.jpg" alt="dentappler1" width="300" height="163" /></div> <p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Actress, Host, Food &amp; Lifestyle Expert.&nbsp; </span></p> Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:33:53 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/general-stuff-desk-of-the-publisher/86-no-shortage-of-stories <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/brick/artimage2.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>With the publication of this second issue, there is no doubt that there are dozens of stories about people and companies in Southern California that can and should be told.&nbsp;</p> Tue, 01 Feb 2011 04:25:09 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/goodies-best-kept-secrets/85-soka-university-theater <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" alt="soka_pac_exterior190" src="images/BestSecrets/soka_pac_exterior190.jpg" width="190" height="127" /></p> <p>Soka University in Aliso Viejo is building a world-class performance space that will become a community resource later this year.&nbsp;</p> Tue, 01 Feb 2011 03:13:43 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-in-the-spotlight/84-spotlight-on-john-ludwig <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/Spotlight/ludwig.jpg" /></p> <p>A life well traveled and with many miles to go.&nbsp; John Ludwig (Captain, USMC, Retired) is an Orange County treasure.&nbsp;</p> Sun, 30 Jan 2011 15:09:51 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/education-college/83-saddleback-college-film-school <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/logos/saddlebacklogo150.jpg" width="89" height="128" /></p> <p>Lights, Camera, Action.&nbsp; Sat, 29 Jan 2011 10:09:27 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/resources-company-of-note/81-chopshop <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" alt="cs_logo_color" src="images/logos/cs_logo_color.jpg" width="190" height="57" /></p> <br />If you are in the <em>business</em> in Orange County and asked anyone what is the go-to company for Action Sports and Action Wear production, the clear, unequivocal answer would be ChopShop. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 04:34:07 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/resources-company-of-note/80-creative-media <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/logos/CreativeMediaLogo.JPG" /></p> For over 30 years Tim Keenan has owned and operated Creative Media Recording Mon, 17 Jan 2011 04:34:07 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/education-k-12/79-oc-department-of-education <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/stories/magazine/articles/featured_article/jimthomas.jpg" width="117" height="150" /></p> Orange County educates the second largest K-12 student population in California,&nbsp; with a public school enrollment of 500,000 students in 2010-2011 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:32:29 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-in-the-spotlight/78-spotlight-on-rick-sherman <p>Rick Sherman is an Award Winning Composer, Musician, Talented Audio Engineer - An Orange County Gem</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/Spotlight/rick sherman headshot.jpg" /></p> Sun, 09 Jan 2011 01:08:48 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/goodies-best-kept-secrets/77-ultrastar-cinemas-of-anaheim <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" alt="UltraLuxLogoAnaheim" src="images/BestSecrets/UltraLuxLogoAnaheim.png" width="180" height="95" /></p> <p>Editors Note:&nbsp; Talk about well kept secrets, I have lived in Orange County over twenty years,</p> Sat, 08 Jan 2011 14:44:46 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/education-general/76-educational-opportunities <p><em>Always among the highest expression of every culture, the arts teach us much about every historical period Fri, 07 Jan 2011 05:26:01 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/general-stuff-desk-of-the-editor/75-world-class-vendors Starting mid January, we will be featuring one of the dozens of world class vendors who are headquartered in our own backyard.&nbsp; The first company to be&nbsp; highlighted will be Video Resouces Inc in Santa Ana. Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:03:42 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/general-stuff-desk-of-the-publisher/74-wanted-volunteers-a-articles <img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/brick/artimage2.jpg" /> OCShowbiz is maintained through the efforts of volunteers who want to celebrate and promote the entertainment arts in our local area.&nbsp; We welcome graphic artists, people who can submit aritcles and perhaps even head up a category (like music, dance, etc).&nbsp; We are also looking for submission of articles of interest to our readership, suggestions for people or companies to profile.or sections or categories to add.&nbsp; If you want to get involved with OCShowbiz, please contact Art Ki... Thu, 06 Jan 2011 19:50:59 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/resources-local-organizations/73-links-to-local-organizations MCAI, MAOC, OCSWA, PVN, OCMMA - Orange County has many active organizations that provide opportunities for networking and professional education and advancement. <a href="http://www.mcai-oc.org/">Media Communicaitons Association of America (MCAI)</a> MissionWe are an organization of media communications professionals that provides opportunities for networking, forums for education and resources for information. VisionWe will become the community of professional media communications experts recognized as the definitive source of cur... Wed, 22 Dec 2010 05:22:23 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/productions-remembrance/72-concept The first production of Day Job Productions is going to be a film short based upon a script by Orange County's John Ludwig ("The Unbroken Circle"). Principal photography is scheduled for about 4 days between the last week of October, 2006 and the first two weeks of Novemeber, 2006. Mon, 13 Dec 2010 03:05:34 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-volunteers/71-enthusiasts About the Enthusiasts Section <p class="cnt-General">This section will be hosted by Art Kirsch, a founder of OCshowbiz, and will address the people who love the arts and the artists, and want to support them. Art will act as the chief administrative person of OCshowbiz, The Keeper Of The Zoo. Mon, 13 Dec 2010 02:59:54 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-crew/70-crew-community Define YourselfYou have a creative mind and choose to work in entertainment. You know your way around a film set or a stage or an amphitheatre, but you also know your way around a spanner, a multimeter, a flyrail and a light meter. You will work anywhere, but you live in Orange County. Your ideas clamor for public recognition while your mechanical prowess prefers to remain behind the scenes. You are a technician, and you are not alone in Orange County.... Sun, 12 Dec 2010 04:01:06 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/productions-remembrance/69-djp-cast-a-crew <img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/DJP/djpcredits.jpg" /> Fri, 10 Dec 2010 20:57:04 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/goodies-best-kept-secrets/68-shakepeare-by-the-sea <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="left" hspace="12" alt="lisaSPBTS" src="images/BestSecrets/Shakespeare/lisaSPBTS.jpg" width="167" height="200" /></p> <div style="text-align: center;"></div> <div style="text-align: center;">Lisa Coffi</div> <p><br />In 1998, Lisa Coffi had a dream of a program like Shakespeare in the Park (Sacremento) for the south bay, centered in San Pedro area.</p> Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:34:54 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/goodies-best-kept-secrets/67-american-museum-of-theatrical-design Salon of the TheatresEl Capitan Theatre in Hollywood The American Museum of Theatrical Design, Salon of theTheatres is one of the best kept entertainment arts secrets in Orange County... Fri, 10 Dec 2010 03:15:23 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/productions-in-the-credits/66-in-the-credits BRONZE FINALIST&nbsp; 2005 26th Annual Telly Awards&nbsp; Film Video Non Broadcast Production(from over 10,000 entries) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Featuring the people behind the scenes that make the magic happen!  ... Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:31:45 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/productions-remembrance/64-remembrance-behind-the-scenes <p>A behind the scenes look at what was needed to put Remembrance together</p> Mon, 22 Nov 2010 04:12:02 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/el-crimen-perfecto <p>The Orange County Premiere of&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>EL CRIMEN PERFECTO</strong></span></p> <p>August 21, 2005</p> <p></p> Mon, 22 Nov 2010 01:37:27 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/art-form-comedy/59-the-ten-commandments-of-open-mics Whether you’re a first time performer or a seasoned pro, there is some very important “comedy etiquette” that needs to be followed. It’s what we call….. THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF OPEN MICs 1. THOU SHALT BE PUNCTUALWorks in real life; works at the comedy club. Show up on time - don't get there late, and then bitch and moan about not getting a spot. And even more important, make sure you're always aware of when you're supposed to go up - don't make the MC look for you. It pisses everybody ... Sun, 21 Nov 2010 01:02:19 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/productions-brick-people/58-the-brick-people THE BRICK PEOPLE A Documentary By Brick People Productions   <img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/brick/AMG72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="AMG72dpi" width="105" height="139" /> <img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/brick/mike.jpg" border="0" alt="mike" width="101" height="139" /> <img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/brick/artimage2.jpg" border="0" alt="artimage2" width="102" height="139" /> <img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/brick/alejandro.jpg" border="0" alt="alejandro" width="105" height="133" /> Alessandra Morales-Gunz Writer/Narrator Michael Kirsch Director/Editor Everything Else Art Kirsch Producer Alejandro Morales Author The Brick People THE BRICK PEOPLE traces the growth of California from the 19th to the 20th century through the founding and success of the Simons Brick Factory. This is also the story of Mexican immigrants who were the talented workers w... Wed, 17 Nov 2010 01:59:06 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/productions-remembrance/57-remembrance-trailer <p>Enjoy this trailer.&nbsp;</p> Tue, 16 Nov 2010 05:19:57 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/productions-day-job-productions/53-day-job-productions <p>DAY JOB PRODUCTIONS - STATEMENT OF PURPOSE<br /><br />Orange County has, at best, an inadequate infrastructure for aspiring filmmakers [for our purposes filmmaking and movies are generic for any artform that captures a story to film or digital format for replay at a later date].</p> Tue, 02 Nov 2010 21:54:43 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/ray-harryhausen-hollywood-star   Star on the Hollywood Walk of Famefor Ray HarryhausenJune 10, 2003 Ray Harryhausen, Legendary Visual Effects Artist responsible for such classic films as Clash of the Titans and Jason and the Argonauts, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 10, 2003. Arnold Kunert, K3 Arts and Entertainment Producer, spearheaded the five-year campaign. Among Kunert’s invited guests were the following: Keynote speaker Ray Bradbury, world-famous Writer/Playwright; speaker Frank Darabo... Tue, 25 May 2010 15:10:53 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/a-christmasstory   A Christmas Story, 20th Anniversary Celebration Edwards Big Newport Cinema November 30, 2003 <a href="misc/ACSPix/thanks.shtml">&nbsp;</a> <img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/ACS_pix/bignmarquis.jpg" width="342" height="357" /> Marquee at the Edwards Big Newport Cinema . . . . Photo Courtesy Linda Kirsch These images are from the November 20, 2003 celebration of the anniversary of A Christmas Story <img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/ACS_pix/acs02img72hlimo.jpg" /> <img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/ACS_pix/ACS03IMG72hCast.jpg" /> Special guests arrive in style courtesy of Exotic Limousine Service. . . . . Photo... Tue, 25 May 2010 15:10:53 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/ray-harryhausen-in-oc   A Salute To Ray HarryhausenTaping "In The Credits" at Orange Coast CollegeandScreening "Jason and the Argonauts"Edwards South Coast CinemasApril 22, 2004 <img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/PrEv_HarryhausenOC/01MarqueeRHOC.jpg" width="297" height="222" /> Marquee at the Edwards South Coast CinemasPhoto Courtesy Mark Montgomery &nbsp; These images are from the June 10, 2003 Hollywood Walk of Fame Star presented to Ray Harryhausen <img align="left" hspace="12" alt="02RHOC" src="images/PrEv_HarryhausenOC/02RHOC.jpg" width="240" height="320" /> <img align="left" hspace="12" alt="03RHOC" src="images/PrEv_HarryhausenOC/03RHOC.jpg" width="240" height="320" /> Ray Harryhausen with a certificate of recognition from theCity of Santa Ana.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp... Tue, 25 May 2010 15:10:53 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-performers/47-montica-reeves MONTICA REEVES &nbsp; Montica is a talented actress and singer and a fixture in both L.A. and Orange County.... Sat, 08 May 2010 01:36:52 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-performers/45-liz-lytle LIZ LYTLE Liz typically plays the deranged or kooky chick, but she recently stepped out of that roll to play Judy Lester in a 1940’s period film called REMEMBRANCE, produced by Orange County’s own Day Job Productions.... Fri, 07 May 2010 22:56:01 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/general-stuff/privacy Privacy Policy Last updated: December, 2009 Overview Except as noted below, OCShowbiz generally requires Users to Opt-In, that is, you must give us specific permission to share personally identifiable information about yourself. This Privacy Policy describes the policies of OCshowbiz, regarding the collection, use, disclosure and protection of the following types of information: Information obtained through email communications with you related to the Site. This privacy policy does not a... Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:18:20 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-volunteers/39-volunteer-opportunities <p>This category will provide information about opportunities to volunteer in the arts, from community theater to "sand lot" filmmaking such as Day Job Productions.</p> Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:21:56 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/resources-glossary/34-glossary <p>A glossary will be developed and appear here.</p> Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:41:15 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/resources-classifieds/33-classified-ads <p>Classified Ads will appear here.</p> Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:40:36 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/resources-important-links/32-links-to-other-organizations <p>Links to other important organizations such as SAG, IATSE, Film Commissions</p> Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:39:03 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/general-stuff-desk-of-the-editor/11-welcome-to-ocshowbiz <img align="left" hspace="12" src="images/brick/artimage2.jpg" /> Welcome to the re-launch of OCShowbiz.&nbsp; OCShowbiz was conceived as a meeting place for those interested in the entertainment arts in Orange County, California and the surrounding counties.&nbsp; Right now, most networking and collaboration that people do to further thier career dreams are centered around L.A.&nbsp; However, there is a wealth of talent in all disciplines right here in our backyard with many support groups and thus great opportunities for collaboratioin and growth without ha... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:20:20 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/resources-vendors/8-vendors <p>A list of vendors who support the various arts will be maintained here.</p> Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:36:26 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-writers/4-aspiring-writer Anywhere you go in this day and age from Los Angeles to Afghanistan, you can sneeze and hit a screenwriter, a director, an actor or someone who just wants to hold the boom. I live in Orange County, a place that is quickly being marketed as the next “IT” place. Yet, I and my fellow writers can’t be taken seriously – even when we sneeze. I have my name on... Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:03:29 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/general-stuff-about-us/2-leadership The Founders Art Kirsch, the publisher of SOCALshowbiz, is a Brooklyn native who has made his home in Orange County for over 20 years and is a lifelong entertainment arts enthusiast. Early in his career, he pioneered the application of computer graphics for business applications. Since the 1980s he has held a variety of management positions including VP Sales and Marketing, VP Engineering, Chief Financial Officer and President, mostly in the computer graphics printer controller industry.   Du... Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:51:57 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/general-stuff-about-us/1-about-us OCShowbiz was founded, and is funded, by a small group of Orange County residents who are passionate about all manner of entertainment arts and providing encouragement for the people who make it happen, often unsung and behind-the-scenes. We started with a primary focus on Orange County as OCShowbiz but, soon realized that the entire Southern California arts community is so connected that so we changed our name to SOCALshowbiz to reflect that reality.  We have an enormous pool of talent that sh... Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:42:58 +0100 http://www.socalshowbiz.com/people-writers/37-writers <p>This category will publish information important to writers</p> Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100