12/08/2022
WHAT: The Network Austin Mixer
WHEN: Wednesday December 14, 2022 7-8 pm Central Time
WHERE: Online – Join us for our Virtual Mixer on ZOOM
WHO: Everyone in film, television, gaming, entertainment media… and YOU!
GUEST SPEAKERS: Directors: Francois LaRosa, Christian D. Nelson and Kerry Ann Zamore-Byrd !!!
We are thrilled to have a Directors Francois LaRosa, Christian D. Nelson and Kerry Ann Zamore-Byrd as our Guest Speakers on our December 14, 2022, at 7:00 PM Central Time on our Network Austin Virtual Mixer on ZOOM.
Network Austin Mixer Core Member Tootie Hall will act as moderator/interviewer. To Join click on
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4738715617?pwd=d05oZnlnN0NLVmVDaEN5MWlyU3pLQT09
Meeting ID: 473 871 5617 Passcode: 556202 if needed…
Check in about 6:55, and MUTE your MIC. You will be in the Waiting Room until we are start at 7 pm. There will be a Q&A session after each Director discusses projects, challenges and other info, so RAISE HAND under “Reactions” Icon and we will call on you.
About Guest Speakers: Francois LaRosa, Christian D. Nelson and Kerry Ann Zamore-Byrd.
Francois Larosa (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3817163/) formed Starfield Productions in 2008 in Austin Texas, and soon started shooting/writing for local Austin Business Commercials developing Podcast Projects for their Websites. In March 2011, his collaboration Film "Brotherhood" was shown during SXSW 2011. He then developed the Sci-Fi TV Pilot Series-6 Episodes called,"El Otro Lado" The Other Side) via the TV Cable Network for CBS /Telemuendo, Writing, Directing, Producing (Facebook/El Otro Lado). With over 20 years in the film industry Francois has worked with the best of the best, has been involved in Public Speaking of Films in Austin, Miami, Peru, and soon in Colombia, is an Award Winning Filmmaker, Screenplay Writer and Producer, and has has numerous credits to his name.
Christian D. Nelson (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4745319/) is a critically-acclaimed director, producer, video editor and composer based in Austin, Texas. After establishing Reel Retro Productions in 2008, he has directed and produced numerous award-winning short films that have been selections of such festivals as the Cannes International Film Festival, Oaxaca International Film Festival and the Austin Spotlight Film Festival. In 2016, Christian started composing music under the name "Khris Paradise". His works include cinematic compositions for film, as well as LoFi Hip-Hop and jazz-inspired House music. He has won accolades and great reviews for his soundtrack work on the short films "The Nightmare" (2017), "Muerte" (2018) and the feature film "Hollow Scream" (2020). Christian's body of work is focused on the creation and formation of original, imaginative ideas and artistic expressions. He continues his journey of growth, reflection and passion through his love for film and music. SEE: https://www.facebook.com/cnelsonsays and
Kerry Ann Zamore-Byrd (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8563375/) is a Director, Writer and Producer, known for Shattered Pieces (2019), In Utero (2016) and Running (2019) and other works. She is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Counselor, University Professor, Playwright, Screenwriter, Author, Actress, Director and National Conference Speaker as well as the Owner and Director of KZamore Entertainment and The Zamore Foundation, designated for Fundraising and Resource Building, Community Organizing to build Collaborative opportunities with local, state, federal, and private entities and to develop Educational Workshops to include: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Healthy Living Seminars, and Personal Life and Success Coaching and other social issues affecting families and communities. SEE: https://www.kzamore.com/
So be sure to join us for insights from Directors Francois LaRosa, Christian D. Nelson and Kerry Ann Zamore-Byrd on our Virtual Mixer on ZOOM on Wednesday December 14, 2022 ~ 7-8 pm Central Time! Invite your friends! Our virtual mixers are open to everyone, especially those in film, television, gaming, entertainment media… and YOU!
And for those who missed any of our last several Virtual Mixers, we have posted the videos of them online for all to see on our YouTube Channel – The Network Austin Mixer Virtual Meetings - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBeFbWNDzIoKLgEAh-mPSiw
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We were thrilled to have Actor/Writer/Producer Billy Slaughter as our Guest Speaker on Wednesday November 9, 2022 at our Virtual Network Austin Mixer! Billy has acted in over 100 films & tv series, was the youngest lead actor recipient of The Marquee Award, received a “Best Actor” nomination for the film Dark Meridian, and was listed as one of Gambit magazine’s top young movers and shakers. THANK YOU, Billy, for you profoune insights and inspiration!
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