Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Merry Christmas - Feliz Navidad - Happy New Year






Pilot Season starts in Hollywood - Feb thru April - the busiest time


of the year - casting hundreds of new Television Shows for next fall.


Television Commercials too. Local Commercials & Films are already


calling us for talent for 2010. All ages




Our Office is gearing up for this busy season and if your Headshots are


more than two years old- we are "taking you off the books" until you


come in the studio & make an appointment to get photos. We must


look professional & up-dated to Hollywood Casting Directors and the


agencies we work with. As an Actress & Model for years - I up-dated


my photos every year - and with Kids under age 18 - yearly is best.



I cannot make calls to Casting Directors for you or your child if we


have not seen you....we can also help you up-date your resume.






HOLLYWOOD ACTING COACH


Dorothy Snyder has an advanced Cold Reading Workshop


on Thursday Evenings - 6 PM for Teens & Adults. "Scene Stealers"



If you study with Dorothy - 3 months - you are invited to a Showcase


-to perform a Scene & Monologue for Hollywood


Casting Directors & Agents - Show off your acting skills -




Roadside - Independent Film - starts filming in January -


in Madera County - Casting Director - Carollyn De Vore




De Vore Studios will have Acting Workshops for you


with Aaron Hill (Greek starts on ABC Family in Jan)




Matt Sconce (Director) of "Stricken" who is working on


"The Park" and "Magic" to be filmed in 2011.




Jennifier Tadlock (Director) of "Finding Hope Now"


Dates to be announced.




- you don't have to drive to Hollywood


to study with professionals.


Our On Camera Commercial Workshops & Modeling


Workshops - Scene Study * Scene Stealers


for all ages prepare you to audition & land that


role. De Vore Studios "Your Hollywood Connection"

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Dick Clark "Rockin New Year" 2011 on ABC

Filming with "Fergie" as the Host on Dick Clark's Dancin New Year
for ABC - Looking amazing in their "Club Attire" were : De Vore Dance
Department - Models and Actors : Watch then on Camera New Years Eve.
Summer ( Merced ) - Alexis S. ( Porterville ) Brandon H - (Bakersfield)
Gia D & James A ( Fresno ) Katie A - Madera - Nikki & Chris ( Visalia )
Candace & Jacqueline K ( Visalia )

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Salute to Rebecca C. US Army


A Salute to Rebecca C. who was deployed to Iraq this week
from Fresno. Rebecca has appeared in X Files - Ugly Betty-
and Rebecca and her daughter Christine were both in "Pirates III"
with Johnny Depp - with De Vore Talent for over 15 years -

Remember the USO during the Holidays & our Troops ...and
Military Families.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE SUPER BOWL COMMERCIAL



VOTE ON THESE FOUR SUPER BOWL COMMERCIALS
& SEE OUR ACTORS & MODELS

Aaron Hill - College Chef - Gourmet Ramen


Aaron Hill star of "Greek" ABC Family - is quite the cook -
Aaron who started his career at De Vore Talent & Studios
when he was age 14 and attended Clovis High School -
has also designed a "new look" for De Vore Studios -
that LA Casting Office Look - EXCITING

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

"ROADSIDE" CASTING

Hollywood Casting Director - Carollyn De Vore is casting
"Roadside" a full length Feature Film
to be shot weekends in February 2011 in Clovis & Fresno.

The Los Angeles Director will look thru photos and select who they will interview

Please submit 2 headshots & resumes (You must be 18 & ID required)
Hard Copy Photos only -
We have a mail slot for you to drop your photos or mail them over...
Nothing we have to sign for
DeVore Studios
2224 N Fine Ave #106
Fresno CA 93727
"Roadside" is a Non Union Film.

We begin Casting Saturday Dec 4th by appointment only.
Casting Director Carollyn De Vore Casting Associates Nancy O'Hara - Dorothy Snyder
We will be taping your auditions - so please come camera ready - casual is fine -
flat shoes for women - Solid Color Shirts or Blouses - no logos - no black or white.
We will call & E-mail you if you have an audition for a role.
DEADLINE FOR PHOTO SUMBISSION NOVEMBER 28TH

ROADSIDE" CAST LIST:

SYNOPSIS:
Five young twenty -somethings are taking a trip for spring break.
A long the way they stop through a desert town
that is centered around "Jimmy's Rib-Shack".
Little do they know that this Rib-Shack is run
by a psycho family that are serving human remains
of people that have passed through town.
However, not all the people that pass through are served for dinner.
Some end up serving dinner after a lobotomy is performed on them,
which ultimately turns them into mindless slave of the rib-shack.
These twenty-somethings are now fighting to survive
as they are chased down by the Rib-Shack family
and their ultimate killing machine who wields a machete.

KAREN:
20, delicate young woman, attractive, hidden behind a bit of insecurity.
She is the heroine of the film.
Her sister is April. April had gone missing and she longs to see her again.
A sexual situation at one point in the film.
Strong acting ability and running ability.

NICK:
21, Handsome and sensitive looking.
Wears clothes that look straight of a Abercrombie catalogue.
Karen's boyfriend. Strong acting ability and athletic.

SAM:
19, scrawny dweeb with an outgoing personality.
He holds a video camera for most of the film.
Strong acting ability and can run.

TOMMY:
Early 20's, extremely muscular, loves to drink beer and party.
He is dating Courtney.
Must be comfortable with sexual situations.

COURTNEY:
18, sexy young thing that adores her bolyfriend Tommy.
She wears skimpy clothes. She is the sex pot of the film.
The actress playing this role must feel comfortable with sexual situations.

VINCE:
28, tall and muscular. He is in the military and is very confident.
He is the bad ass of the film.
He is looking for his brother who went missing and was last seen in this town.
Tries to escape and help the other survivors escape from this town.
He smokes cigarettes.
Strong acting ability and athletic.

JIMMY:
50, The owner of the R ib-Shack. Wears a slick suit.
He is a psycho and the ring leader of the all the disappearances.
Must be a strong actor.

THE SHAPE:
The Killer of the film. He is a part of the psychotic family that runs the rib-shack.
He is a hulking male that wipes out nearly the entire cast.
Wears a mask most of the film. No lines.

CARL:
40's, eloquent looking. He is the brains of the operation.
He is a part of the psycho "Rib-Shack family"
and performs lobotomies on the Rib-Shack victim's,
which ultimately turns them into mindless slaves that work at the Rib-Shack.

GUS:
50's, Redneck in coveralls, with wickedly crooked teeth
who works at a gas station in the desert. Smokes a pipe.
Think Billy Bob Thornton on the movie U-Turn. Solid Character actor.

BOY:
Early 20's. he almost gets hit by the stars of the film in the desert.
He is a zombie-like character who has fell victim to the rib-shack.
One scene.

SHERIFF HENRY WILKINS:
50's, an old man who is the Sheriff of this desert hick town.
He ends up being a apart of the strange disappearances in this desert town.
Sexual situation with Karen.

APRIL/RACHEL:
19, cute blonde girl. This is Karen's sister who has gone missing.
She has fell victim to the Rib-Shack and is now a waitress at the Rib-Shack.
Her name at the Rib-Shack is Rachel.
One scene.

9-1-1 Operator:
Three lines. Takes an emergency call from Same. Voice work only.

WOMAN:
Two lines. She is eating at the Rib-shack the end of the film and
nearly breaks her tooth on what appears to be a human finger bone.

CUSTOMER# 1:
One line. He is a patron at the Rib-shack and
is enjoying his meal towards the end of the film.

CUSTOMER # 2:
One line. He is a patron at the Rib-shack and is
enjoying his meal towards the end of the film.

CUSTOMER # 3:
One line. He is a patron at the Rib-shack and
is enjoying his meal towards the end of the film.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Scene Stealers Workshops

Scene Stealers Workshops....Thursdays
DeVore Studios
2224 N. Fine Suite 106
Fresno CA (near the Fresno Airport between Clinton & McKinley)

Call 559-255-2317 To reserve your spot in this great acting class. $25 per class

Nov 11th - 18th -
Dec 2nd - 9th - 16th
January 2011 7th - 14th - 21st - 28th

Friday, November 5, 2010

Local Super Bowl Dorritos Contest Commercials

http://www.crashthesuperbowl.com/#/gallery/?video=756

http://www.crashthesuperbowl.com/#/gallery?video=1239


Our Models & Actors look great in all of these Super Bowl
Contest Commercials - please Vote.



Sunday, October 31, 2010

Fall & Winter Studio Schedule



Thursday Evening Workshops 5:30 for "On Camera Commercials "

6:00 PM "Scene Stealers" Hollywood Acting Coach -
Dorothy Snyder.

THURSDAYS - Studio will open at 5 pm sharp.

Because of our Daylight Savings Time Change Sunday Nov 7th
our Children's workshop at 4:30 - will not be held until
Spring 2011 when the time changes again

Sunday Workshops remain the same as always.

Carollyn attended the Yosemite Film Festival this weekend -
Dorothy Snyder and Nancy O'Hara who will be
Casting Associates on a Feature Film also attended

Linda Hernandez - represented us at the Teen Scene Auditions.
Held at "Twist"

Next Photo Shoot - Saturday November 13th.

"Shell Shocked" Music Video
On Set for a Music Video with Hollywood Director
Christian Strickland - Models/Actress Alexis - Porterville;
Rebekah - Clovis; Candance - Visalia; Katie -Madera;
Brittany - Hanford; Summer & Linda - Merced; Gia and
Sara - Fresno; Male Model/ Actors Brandon -
Bakersfield; Dustin and Matthew - Clovis
Filmed at the Sierra Vista Mall in Clovis on
Halloween Morning...

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Jahleel K. Audition for "Humane Society"



National Commercial for kids who are
comfortable with Animals - Jahleel's head shot from hstarphotography
got him the interview - Jahleel has studied "On Camera Commercials"
Workshops & Modeling at De Vore Studios -

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

LAW & ORDER: L.A. TONIGHT -NBC 10PM


Watch Aaron Hill co-star - from Clovis - Aaron was discovered by
Carollyn De Vore - Aaron has been a series regular on "Greek"
for the past six years .

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Lights - Camera - Action - Under Construction

De Vore Studios has been in the same location in Fresno the past 16 years
We are painting - new carpet - building a stage - amazing lighting!
When it's finished we will let you kno who designed our "new look "
(No it's not Carollyn's husband John West who built sets on Oceans 11)
We will announce it at our "Star" Grand Opening Event in December.
Our Hollywood & Local Directors & Producers -
Casting Directors will enjoy having workshops at our new facility.
Close to NBC & Fox Studios in the Fresno Media Area
near Fresno Yosemite Airport.


Our Free Seminars & Workshops will be held every week...during our
re-model . De Vore Studios "Your Hollywood Connection"

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Brenden - Clovis - Callback on National Commercial


Brenden just got his first interview in Hollywood for a National Pizza Commercial.
Carollyn De Vore's Commercial and Modeling workshop for kids is amazing and
so much fun for Kids - Brenden has a callback - WOW - knowing just how to
audition for that big role. Thanks to the staff at De Vore Studios.

Friday, October 1, 2010

Charity age 9 "Make it or Break It "


Charity's acting skills & gymnastic experience landed her a role
on "Make it or Break It " - Charity has also appeared in "Ghost Whisperer",
" The Middle" and "Sons of Anarachy" and a Little Cesars Pizza Commercial.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

"A TASTE OF RIVERPARK" FASHION SHOW



MODELS BACK STAGE
Left to Right - Jose, Kyle, Chase, Mason, Nathaniel
Modeling for Old Navy - REI - Macy's

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Sunday - September 26th Free Seminar

We will be in the Studio this Sunday at 12:15 for a FREE Seminar
and Screen Test - the schedule is wrong for this Sunday - Call
255-2317 to make an appointment - Ages 3 to 93
See you at "A Taste Of Riverpark" On Saturday
Don't miss the fun - and the fashion shows for all ages!

Monday, September 20, 2010

News on Aaron & Chase

Aaron Hill
"Law & Order Criminal Intent: Los Angeles"
Aaron Hill just booked a guest starring role
on this new fall show - Aaron will also be
filming a "Pilot" for the Cartoon Network.



"Gold Fools" Chase from Hanford
Chase having fun on the set of
"Gold Fools" watch for Chase & his
brother Mason in the "Taste of Riverpark"
Fashion Show on Saturday September 25th
at 1 pm.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

"THE FREE MOVIE" CASTING DIRECTOR - CAROLLYN DE VORE

Filming all over Fresno - from Downtown to "The Tower" and
Riverpark this week....are Women - all ages - Candace & Jacqueline K
and Rhonda H. from Visalia - Alexis L. from Porterville - Summer & Linda L
from Merced - Shannon S - Modesto - Kathleen R & Cherly C from Fresno &
Kathy G from Madera . Cheryl C just came in from Austin Texas Film & Music
Community and she is on a set - here in California.Thanks De Vore Talent.
Men - all ages filming - Mark Roberts & Jerry Scott - Clovis -
Scott S. and Doug S. from Visalia - Gurinder from Selma -

Starring Role went to Brett P. from Clovis
DIRECTOR MATT SCONCE "STRICKEN" SHANE FOSTER DP
PRODUCED BY GREEN MACHINE STUDIOS - A MOVIE SHORT

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Saturday September 25th - Taste of Riverpark Fashion Show


Watch our Models - all ages "Riverpark" 5:30 Kids & Teen Fashion Show 7:30 Adult Fashion Show Fall Fashions De Vore Models "On the Runway " will be
Women - Chicos - Rebecca & Rhonda from Visalia - Nancy O from Coarsegold - Gloria V -
Brandee S and Michelle from Fresno.
Macys - Chelsea H from Fresno - Summer L from Merced - Leslie T from Hanford and Jessika W. from Fresno.
Wavelength - Jacqueline K - Visalia - Christina T & Rebecca from Clovis & Brittany from Hanford
Old Navy - Melissa R from Fresno - Candace K - Visalia and Linda L from Merced.
Kids - Modeling for REI & Old Navy & Macys: Jose from Mendota - Kyle B from Madera - Nathaniel from Fresno and Chase & Mason from Lemoore.
Other Models being booked - names TBA
(Ladies in Film for the Central Valley will be Modeling in the Fashion Show and attending the event)

Saturday, September 4, 2010

"Basics of Improv" Sunday September 12, 2010





Actor/Personal Trainer James Leath - Cruised the World - on a Cruise Ship
as a "Improv Performing Actor " James has appeared on "Buffy & The Vampire
Slayer" - Boston Public & more. Students will learn the Basics of Improv -
"Improv" inspires your creative talent and enchances active listening and
focusing skills. Improv helps build self confidence so you can "book that
role: James was "Timeout" Mascot for FSU - "Catch his energy and positive

attitude " this workshop will be so much fun - De Vore Studios - Fresno


Sunday - September 12 th 3 pm ages 8 to 12 $ 20.00 per student


Sunday - September 12 th 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM $ 20.00 per student


Beginners welcome - Limited Enrollment -

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Creative Arts Emmy Awards

Carollyn attending the 39th Creative Arts
Emmy Awards at the Nokia Theatre. Awards for
Behind the Scenes - Art Directors - Costume
Designers - Cinematographers - Sound Editors-
Casting Directors - Outstanding Animated Programs
and Great Acting - Televised for "E".

Thursday, August 19, 2010

SCENE STEALERS 7th Annual Workshops & Showcase



Director - Casting Director - Coach - Dorothy Snyder

Fun - Positive Environment for Actors - Audition Techniques
Cold Reading & Timing - Script & Character Analysis.

On-Going Workshop - Work on New Scripts weekly.

How to prepare for your Audition so you "book the job"

Limited Enrollment ( 12 actors per workshop )

Thursday's 6:30 PM AUGUST 26TH OUR SESSION BEGINS.
September 9-16-23-30 October 7-14-21-28

$ 25.00 per workshop

Hollywood Showcase for Casting Directors & Agents Available.
Performance in Hollywood on December 19th, 2010

Dorothy Snyder will be your Acting Coach - Dorothy is a member
of Screen Actors Guild as an Actress. She studied Acting with
Lee Strasberg in New York & Hollywood. Dorothy is the Casting
Director Associate on "Stricken" and "Finding Hope Now" and
four films coming to the Central Valley this year.

Workshops frequented by Industry Professionals - looking for
talent. New Actors and Beginners Welcome.

De Vore West Productions De Vore Studios 2224 N. Fine Suite 106
Fresno, Ca 93727 559-255-2317
Prepare a Scene for your "Reel" we will have a guest Director
and Director of Photography attend this workshop to talk to
you about creating a "reel" . De Vore Studios is your
Hollywood Connection in the Central Years - Celebrating
16 years with Offices in Hollywood for over 25 years.

Monday, August 16, 2010

Ladies in Film - "Eat Love Pray"









Ladies in Film - lst Event - Dinner - Movie in Riverpark - after the movie we walked over to Starbucks and enjoyed talking about the film...a great evening for all.
Founding Members: Left to Right
Jessika Satori (Director) Carollyn De Vore (Casting Director)
Dorothy Snyder (Actress/Acting Coach)
Nancy O'Hara (Actress - Pirates 3 - Click)
Rhonda Hedegaard (Actress Finding Hope Now - The Park - Gold Fools/Model)
2nd Photo: Dorothy Snyder, Rhonda Hedegaard, Carollyn De Vore , Nancy O'Hara
Directors Jessika Satori and Jennifier Tadlock..
"Ladies in Film" next event will be "A Taste of Riverpark "
Finest Resturants tasting & Fashions for Fall.
Some members of "Ladies in Film" will model in the show.
Saturday September 25th at 6:00 P.M.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Premier Bridal - Sunday August 15th

Bridal Show 2009

10 am to 4 pm Fashion Show featuring De Vore Models
15 Models ( Plus Size Models too ) 5 Male Models
including our Runway Coach - "Tonie"
Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center
New Exhibit Hall - Fashion Shows 11:30 a.m.
and 2 pm. Grand Prize Giveaways & door prizes
thru the day. brideshowplace.com presented
by Premier Bridal Showplace. The Bridal Event of the Season.

Saturday, August 7, 2010

"Ladies in Film" - Central Valley

Friday 13 August 2010
Will attend "Eat, Love, Pray"
Starring Julia Roberts
at the Edwards Cinema in Riverpark at 7 PM -
you may want to purchase your tickets this week.
After the film we will head to a nearby resturant for dinner - snack - drink?
Meet at 6:30 in front of the Theatre.

"Ladies in Film" for the Central Valley has been a "long time coming".
We will be announcing our founding members - website - monthly events.
Ladies in Film group will support endeavors both in front of & behind the camera
Let us know your attending. ( Men are welcome )
Ladies in Film - Short Story Scripts

Ladies - Send in your short story scripts
for our once a year filming of your short
story. Written and fully filmed and crewed.
by "Ladies in Film" members
Scripts accepted October 1st to Dec 15th.
Filming will take place in February 2011
When we return from "Sundance Film Festival" in Utah.

Send to Ladies in Film
2224 N. Fine Suite 106
Fresno, Ca 93727

Headshots - Kids & Teens



It's Fall Television Season and we are getting
calls from our Hollywood Agencies we work
with. Kids & Teens photos must be current.
You need to look like the photo we submit
for interview & auditions.

Once a year is best. If your photos are 2
years old - you are "off the books" at our office
and your agents. Call the studio and make an
appointment to take new photos so we can
represent you with your new look...and put
you "back on the books "

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

"Knights of Badassdom" Starring Role


Actor Brett Gipson - FSU graduate and Star of "Hot Rod Horror" and "Stricken"
filmed locally....landed a starring role in the up-coming Comedy Feature Film -
"Knights of Badassdom"

Brett attended De Vore Studios Hollywood Showcase for Agents & Casting Directors
and with Carollyn's direction & career advice landed a Hollywood Agent....
Brett is filming in Spokane,WA for six weeks - another Valley star discovered by

Carollyn DeVore -

Director is Joe Lynch - Brett plays a Giant Nordic Viking Warrior.
We salute Brett for his hard work and dedication to his career.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Hollywood "Action on Film" Film Festival

Casting Director - Carollyn De Vore has been in Hollywood all
week for the Film Festival. Carollyn was the casting director for
"Stricken" Director Matt Sconce. ( Full Length Feature Film )
Casting Director for "By Hook or Crook" a Western and Short
Film. Director Troy Ruff. "Appellation" a short film Written
and directed by Jessika Satori.

All of these films were filmed in the Central Valley with
Actors all ages - and are nominated for awards at the "Action On
Film" Festival.
Carollyn just started Casting Actors for "Gold Fools" for Writer
Director " Travis Cluff to be filmed in August -

Last Summer Carollyn cast "Finding Hope Now" that will be released
in 2011 Filmed in Fresno.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Holiday National Commercials 2010

Christmas Holiday Commercials are starting to film


Siblings - Isabella - Kayla - Mia interviewing in Hollywood
for a National Dept Store - the girls were excited they got
to wear pajamas for their interview..Thanks for all the great
training at De Vore Studios the girls know how to audition.
Their headshots by Hstarphotography.com ( Heather )
landed them the interview.


Friday, July 16, 2010

Free Seminar Dates

SUNDAYS 12:15 PM FOR SEMINARS..
Ages 3 to 93
JULY 18 - 25-
AUGUST 1-8-22-29

Saturday August 14th
Babies 2 weeks to 32 mos. @11AM
ages 3-93 at 12:15

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