John Buffalo Mailer has been a fantastic and informative guest speaker at VIP Talent Connect events. He has recently achieved much critical success portraying Robby Mancins in Oliver Stone’s Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps. He also gave stunning performances in Black and White, Up to the Roof, Kettle of Fish, and Oliver Stone’s W. Besides gracing the silver screen he co-wrote The Big Empty and owns his own production company, Back House, which helped develop the 2008 Tony Award-winning In the Heights. On stage, he has appeared in Hello Herman, Crazy Eyes, and most recently as Renfield in Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston’s 1927 stage adaptation of Bram Stoker’s gothic horror novel Dracula, which will be performing off broadway. Everyone at VIP Talent Connect is so grateful to know and learn from such an ambitious and successful young actor. For more information click here.
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VIP Talent Connect Guest Speaker John Buffalo Mailer Now in Dracula
Sunday, January 2nd, 2011VIP Talent and Kaback Model’s Anderson Davis Contender for Superman Role
Thursday, December 30th, 2010
A new Superman movie is about to be cast and VIP Talent Anderson Davis has been announced as a likely choice. VIP Talent Connect events started Anderson’s career in modeling and helped him realize he is also passionate about acting. Everyone at VIP Talent Connect is thrilled about this role because it will bring Anderson right to the top– he’s about to be the new man of steel. Anderson is especially excited about this role as he knows a lot about the character and has already been doing Superman voice over work on the DVD “All Star Superman.
VIP Talent Audrey Rose for Vogue.it
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010http://www.vogue.it/en/talents/new-talents/2010/12/caterina-gatta
Congratulations Audrey– There are great things in store for you!
VIP Talent Connect is proud to have started Audrey on her way to a successful modeling career. For more information click here.
Generation TV Casting Director Speaks at VIP Talent Connect Event
Sunday, December 19th, 2010
David Doan, the casting director for Generation TV and formerly with – the number one children’s televistion network, came to the last VIP Talent Connect Event to teach the talent tips on how to act and audition for film and TV. This was a very exciting opportunity for everyone as David has worked as a Talent Manager for almost a decade; however, his presence was especially amazing for all the children in attendence who always wished they could be on Television. David is exactly the person they needed to meet as he is constantly scouting for new faces for the network and has worked on such hits as iCarly, Drake and Josh, Zoey 101, Spongebob, Dora the Explorer, Go Diego Go, The Backyardigans, as well as others. More information about VIP Talent Events.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Mike Teevee: Where are they now? At VIP Talent Connect!
Friday, December 17th, 2010
Paris Themmen is a former child star, most notable for his role as Mike Teevee in the original 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. VIP Talent were delighted to hear him speak at the last event held Bennett Media Studios, where he talked about marketing and promotional techniques as well as his experience as a child star. This was particularly important for the many aspiring child stars that attended the last event. However, even the older crowd had much to learn as Paris is well versed in marketing. Paris still works hard doing a lot of the promotional work for Willy Wonka and Mike Teevee. More info about VIP Talent Connect!
Second Model Complains VIP Talent Connect and Kaback Models Helped Him Get Too Many Jobs
Friday, December 17th, 2010Like Dan Metz, Dylan McClane was signed with Colby models after attending a VIP Talent Connect event. Now he’s extremely busy doing jobs like appearing on CW’s Gossip Girls. VIP Talent Connect is to blame for getting Dylan started; everyone could not be happier. For more information click here.
Dan Metz Voices Complaint with VIP Talent Connect– He’s now getting too much work!
Friday, December 17th, 2010He’s been too busy! Getting too much work!
Dan Metz attended a VIP Talent Connect event and got signed by Ryan Colby at Colby Models. Now he can not stop working! VIP Talent Connect is proud to have been a major factor in launching Dan’s career and can not wait to see what future successes are in store for him. Check out his write up on OHLALA Mag: http://www.ohlalamag.com/en/2010/12/ohlala-exclu-new-york-city-dan-by-jin-wang.html
VIP Talent Connect Staff Party with Stephen Dorff (Alycia Kaback)
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010
After the VIP Talent Connect event this past Saturday VP/ Executive Producer Travis Martell and Talent Executive Farah Farag met up with award-winning actor Stephen Dorff to celebrate. Steven has been regarded as one of the most respected young actors in Hollywood. He is most famous for his role as Cecil in the cult classic Cecil B. DeMented as well as the role he played in Blade for which he won ‘Best Villain’ at the MTV Movie Awards. More recently he played in Public Enemies with Johnny Depp and Sofia Coppola’s Somewhere. Travis and Farah discussed the exciting possibility that Stephen attend the next VIP Talent Connect event. With such an impressive list of screen credits, Stephen would make a fantastic guest speaker with many important industry tips to share. For more information click here.
VIP Talent Connect CEO Alycia Kaback with Steve-O of MTV’s Jackass
Sunday, November 28th, 2010
Alycia Kaback with Legendary Steve O
This past week Alycia Kaback met up with the infamous daredevil Steve-O at Caroline’s Comedy Club in New York City. Much comedy ensued to be sure, but most importantly Miss Kaback made a very exciting connection. Amidst his pranks, Steve-O actually got down to business and seriously discussed his desires to attend VIP events and begin mentoring those with the ambition to enter the entertainment industry. Steve-O’s accomplishments include the instant television hit Jackass and the four movies it spawned, as well as the show Wildboyz. Later Steve-O even created a line of shoes called Sneaux Shoes and starred in his own reality TV show, Dr. Steve-O. Most recent among his accomplishments is the release of Jackass 3-D, a must-see, which broke box office records. Steve-O is an excellent person to learn from as he was able to make it to the top of the comedy world merely acting like a “jackass.” For more information click here.
VIP Talent Connect Founder Alycia Kaback with Andy Morris (The Morris + King Company)
Monday, November 15th, 2010Andy Morris Founding Partner and Co-Principal
Andy Morris is a founding partner and co-principal of The Morris + King Company, one of the leading independent public relations firms in the industry. An Internet pioneer who was among the first marketing executives to recognize how the Web would forever change the way companies communicate with its customers, Mr. Morris leads SeisMK, MKC’s flourishing digital and social media division.
Among Mr. Morris’ primary responsibilities is providing unparalleled expertise for premier brands seeking the fullest range of communication tools available, from social media campaigns, microsite development and widget creation and marketing to branded online content development and syndication. Working seamlessly across both traditional and new media arenas, Mr. Morris has developed successful campaigns and initiatives for many of the top companies in the digital space, including AOL, Wikipedia, Glam Media, Real Networks, Stardoll, Heavy, Beliefnet, IDG, eMusic, Fanscape and Register.com.
Mr. Morris’ extraordinary insights into how the Internet is changing the way people obtain information, what they listen to and who ultimately influences them has put him at the forefront of the digital phenomenon. He has amassed and cultivated an extensive network of taste-makers and thought leaders across key categories including media, technology, lifestyle, entertainment and public affairs. Mr. Morris has also helped shaped the agendas of numerous prestigious new media conferences, such as the Monaco Media Forum, Personal Democracy Forum and D: All Things Digital, which is sponsored by the Wall Street Journal.
Throughout his outstanding career, Mr. Morris has been on the leading edge of innovation in the digital world. He has created groundbreaking public relations campaigns and innovative branding programs for Pseudo.com, an early Internet website for live audio and video webcasting, as well as for Razorfish, Excite@Home and Musicmaker.com. Prior to founding MKC in 2001, Mr. Morris was senior vice president at LaForce & Stevens. Before that, he served as vice president at Dan Klores Communications, where he co-led the Internet and healthcare practices.
Mr. Morris is the recipient of several honors and accolades for outstanding public relations programs, including the Creativity in Public Relations Award (CIPRA), the Public Relations Society of America’s “Big Apple” award and Bulldog Reporter’s “Silver Bulldog” award. For more information click here.
