http://coloradomodels.net/ Big Fish Talent Agency - Blog RSS Feed 2.0 en-us Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:41:56 GMT Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:41:56 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/userfiles/2387/images/DSC%5F7649%2D4%2Epng http://coloradomodels.net/ http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8476/Commercial-Workshop-Opportunity- blog NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER:  NEED a good BOOT in the  Arena of . . .    - COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL - AUDITION     ?   $50 per night or $150.00 for 4 weeks   Study with 35 year professional veteran of Stage, Film and Television, Paul Neal Rohrer. Paul has been the principal and starring role in literally hundreds of commercials since 1983.  (See some of his on-camera work here: http://roaringsuccess.org/pauls-demos)   The focus of work ONLY IN NOVEMBER & DECEMBER will be on helping you improve your skills, knowledge and success with commercials, industrials, voice over and audition technique.    EVERY TUESDAY in November & the first 3 Tuesdays of December ONLY. 6pm - 9pm   LSI - 8136 South Grant Way Littleton, CO. 80122    Text or call to schedule.  (303) 688-5027 ALSO AVAILABLE IN COLORADO SPRINGS ON MONDAY NIGHTS!!!  CALL Steve Austin (719) 660-6980 FOR DETAILS Fri, 28 Oct 2016 06:00:00 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8476/Commercial-Workshop-Opportunity- http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8475/2nd-Greatest- blog Matthew 22:39 states, "love our neighbor as ourselves." This bible verse is the central theme of the film 2nd Greatest set in Golden, Colorado. The Bible explains how this rule is the second greatest commandment, hence the name of the film. Each year Nathan Blair, director of the movie, has the privilege to film the Neighborhood Rehab Project's Day of Service. Receiving so many amazing stories the inspiration to create a film highlighting these narratives began. Taking inspiration from the NRP, the story evolved to include the story of how Golden rallied around its community. Also included is the true story of David Bolis who is shown through the character Devin, the homeless drunk in the film. Blair discussed, "There are a couple messages that I hope audiences will take with them. First, I hope they feel inspired to live out the Golden Rule." He continued, "Secondly, I hope they understand the power of redemption and forgiveness. I hope they are encouraged to look past someone's circumstances to invest in their lives."     There are several characters in this film being played by Big Fish talent including Kayla Bergholz who plays Marie Cooper, the pastor's wife in the story. This character portrays a supportive wife, but also isn't afraid to speak her mind. She is a smart entrepreneur, observant, witty, and knows herself well.  Her journey focuses a lot on the trust factor and trying to walk the path of faith but not knowing what is ahead. She is also figuring out how to balance her family life and being a leader in the community. Kayla explained that she has worked closely with pastor's wives and understands the struggles they face which allowed her to bring that into her character. Kayla said, "From a wife's perspective you have to see how to be a support to your husband first and your family and then the community." She continued, "I think that's a hard thing for women because they want to do both and they need to have their priorities first with the family."      Big Fish actress Stacy Pederson plays an unhappy woman in a trailer park who is in an abusive relationship. She propels the plot line by setting the stage of the type of people who are living in the trailer park. Her character thrives on chaos, drama, and is desperately needy for male affection to increase her sense of self worth. Stacy spoke about how growing up in a very small rural town in Oregon she witnessed women that behaved in this way. She explained, "They have a desire, like everyone else, to be loved and feel like they are somebody." She continued, "When there is no opportunity due to lack of education, finances, culture, etc. one does what one is surrounded with and knows."   Elisa Vasquez portrays Officer Clay, a young cop attempting to navigate her job and her life. She's provided with many different examples and is trying to make her decisions on what is best, what is right, and what makes her feel competent. This character probably is the one that most matches the role of the audience in that she is often a passive viewer of everything going on in the world of the film. Elisa explained, "I hope the audience will feel the call to action as Clay, and many other characters, find through their journey." She said, "It's so easy to stay passive and watch the world happening around us, but it's only when we take steps towards sharing our love that those around us and we ourselves can grow together and become a community."   Other Big Fish actors starring include Tami Reily, Jeff Pederson, Steve Austin, and Jamaal Curry. In addition, Amanda Aguero lent her skills on the crew. This film will be shown at Landmark Theatre in Greenwood Village on Monday, June 27th at 7:00 pm. Also on July 5th and 18th at the Landmark Century in Arvada. Visit http://www.kingdomsightstudios.com/2nd-greatest for more details and links to purchase tickets. Fri, 24 Jun 2016 06:00:00 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8475/2nd-Greatest- http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8473/Sprint-Casting blog READ ALL DETAILS THOROUGHLY Please respond NO LATER than this Wednesday, December 23rd at 10am if you are available and interested in being submitted. Late responses/submissions will not be accepted or responded to. Casting Session for: Sprint United Management Corp. "Happy Switchers" (Television [Broadcast]) Casting date:  Tuesday, January 5th Callbacks: Either Thursday, January 7th or Friday the 8th. PLEASE ASK TALENT TO FORWARD TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS IF POSSIBLE. This is a SAG/AFTRA national spot.  Non-SAG/AFTRA talent will be Taft Hartley'd.  Please indicate current union status when confirming auditions. Shoot dates: Talent MUST be available for 2 to 3 days during January 9th - 13th. This spot will shoot in Los Angeles.  Talent will be flown out if cast.  Talent MUST have availability to travel to LA for the shoot for 2 to 3 days between 1/9 - 1/13.   Fittings: TBD Conflicts: Wireless service providers CASTING SPECS 6 OCP's. (No Extras) Looking for English and/or Spanish speakers. Talent does not need to be bilingual, just fluent in one or the other language.  Spots will be shot in both languages with different talent.                                                                     Men & Women of various ethnicities, 25-65 years old, must have fun & interesting personalities so they can captivate the audience as they tell a story with emotions that range from excited to frustrated to heartwarming.                                                                     Must have switched to Sprint in the last 6 months, and recall which offer was the catalyst for them switching to Sprint. Each person will need to bring to the callbacks a bill from their old provider, as well as their current Sprint bill, in order to verify they switched in the last 6 months.  Please indicate when submitting talent whether talent can supply the bills, if asked.                                                                     Must be able to tell us what's been the result of them switching (e.g.: saving money, faster downloads, enough data for the whole family, etc.)                                                                     Must be able to tell us how they've been able to move forward or benefit from switching to Sprint. INTERNET/NEW MEDIA COMMERCIAL (MADE FOR)                                   On-Camera Principals: Session Fee = Scale according to the SAG Commercials Contract Use Fees = 8-weeks/133% of Scale Session Fee, 1-year/350% of Scale Session Fee (One-time Use Fee to cover all edits/lifts/versions.) Extended Editing Rights = Scale Session Fee to cover up to 5 edits/lifts/versions. Additional edits/lifts/versions beyond 5 to be paid at the same rate.                                                         NOTICE TO ALL PERFORMERS: This is to advise you that for the commercials(s) listed above, we intend to employ all performers at scale and to obtain all the rights provided in the Standard Employment Contract. We intend to comply with the payment of minimum scale rates for session and use fees per the SAG Commercials Contract. These rights include but are not limited to, Foreign, Theatrical, Industrial, Dealer, Simulcast, Internet and New Media. Performers who do not intend to accept such terms and conditions shall have the right to audition and negotiate for better terms and conditions at the time of hiring.                                             Usage:                                                          Performer(s) engaged for the commercial(s) listed below must be engaged on the conditions enumerated below. In order to avoid any misunderstanding, each Standard Use Right must be mentioned at the time of the audition call and confirmed prior to engagement. Except as indicated below, no special terms, conditions and payments can be negotiated without prior approval by the agency.                                             STANDARD USE RIGHTS (Required for all engagements) x Foreign x Theatrical & Industrial x Simulcast x Dealer x Internet x New Media                                             ADDITIONAL USE RIGHTS • Use of Stills for online/PR use: five (5) stills/screen shots for one (1) year of online & PR use will be compensated as follows: On-Camera Principals at $500.00 and Extras at $100.00 for image rights. • Extended editing rights for online use: SAG scale session fees to cover up to 5 edits/lifts/versions for on or off camera principals. Additional edits/lifts/versions beyond five (5) to be paid at the same rate. For extras, a SAG scale Integration fee will be paid. • Behind The Scenes Videos and Internal Sprint Videos: Performers will be compensated at scale per the Industrial and Educational contract for Category II programs and Category I programs respectively • Use of up to five (5) videos including but not limited to GIF's and online content, for internet and new media use including but not limited to social media for one (1) year. • The content in these videos will be lifted from shoot day materials. Performers will be compensated as follows: On-Camera Principals $500.00, Off-Camera Principals $400.00, Hand Models $300.00, and Extras at $100.00 for video rights                                                         TELEVISION COMMERCIAL INTENDED USE: All standard provisions of the SAG contract apply, front & back. Including right to contract, exclusivity, arbitration and producer's rights.                                             If interested and available, please email emily@bigfishtalent.com. When responding, you MUST list the following: Indicate union status Indicate availability for audition, callbacks, and possible shoot dates Indicate if talent can provide copies of old and Sprint bills to the callbacks to prove that they have switched and are Sprint customers. If you are submitting and not represented by Big Fish Talent, you must submit one current photo as well.  Please respond NO LATER than this Wednesday, December 23rd at 10am if you are available and interested in being submitted. Late responses/submissions will not be accepted or responded to. If requested for audition, you will receive more details on or after December 30th.  Mon, 21 Dec 2015 06:00:00 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8473/Sprint-Casting http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8472/Psychological-Toolbox-for-Actors blog If you are intersted in the opportunity below, please contact Paul Rohrer directly.  ___________________________________________________ Dr. Gary Neuger https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/name/G7ary_J_Neuger_PhD_Colorado+Springs_Colorado_198647 Has agreed to SLASH his cost to present  (no more than 10 attendees) a FULL DAY Session on Saturday, May 30th  for $100.   Gary Jay Neuger   Psychological Toolbox for Actors: Psychological Tools and Techniques to Enhance your Performance and Success:   8:30 - 9:00 Welcome and introduction to the psychology of performance enhancement for actors   9:00 - 10:30 Self hypnosis for anxiety management in the audition room   10:30 - 10:45 Break   10:45 - 12:00 You are what you think: optimizing your internal dialogue for success   12:00 - 1:00 Lunch   1:00 - 2:00 Enlisting all of your brain toward achieving success   2:00 - 2:30 Q&A   2:30 Adjourn  2:30 - and on 30 minute private consultations with Dr. Neuger regarding the material and application of it to your particular situation (additional fee)   I will be hosting this day-long event at my home.  Please RSVP to Paul Rohrer - rohreringsuccess@comcast.net.  Only the 1st 10 will be accepted (1st come, 1st served)  Fri, 15 May 2015 06:00:00 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8472/Psychological-Toolbox-for-Actors http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8466/Tuesday-s-Tips- blog "Everyone, and so every character, is a product of their environment, a manifestation of it.  So imagine the environment of the story.  Imagine the lighting, the mood, the temperature, the noises, textures, and feel.  Now create a human being that embodies the characteristics of that environment, is a product of it, and a reflection of it." This advice comes from writer/director John Swanbeck!! Tue, 27 May 2014 06:00:00 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8466/Tuesday-s-Tips- http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8465/-The-Aviation-Cocktail- blog 'The Aviation Cocktail' stars several of our very own Big Fish talent and is now viewable on VOD!  Congratulations to Michael Haskins, Brandon Eaton, Leah Lockhart, Connor Boyle, Katie Bevard and everyone who did such great work on this project!    See below for information on the film, as well as the link to rent or purchase.    Thanks,  Emily      http://vimeo.com/ondemand/aviationcocktail   'The Aviation Cocktail' is gritty and moody thriller set in the 1950s. It's the story of three men dealing with PTSD post WWII; pilot Jack Fisher (Michael Haskins), his sheriff brother Henry (Beau Kiger) and longtime friend Bob Halloran (Brandon Eaton) whose lives fall apart after they murder a suspected serial killer. Writer/director David Higgins explores the lives of his three protagonists and the private hell that each of them is going through. A great slice of 1950s Americana that reveals the rot and decay beneath the polished veneer...   The 94-minute film is a labor of love. The movie was shot in Nebraska and Colorado with local actors and crew, and the soundtrack features music from members of Denver-based alternative band Snake Rattle Rattle Snake (http://theaviationcocktailfilmsoundtrack.bandcamp.com/).   The movie has garnered good reviews; it took "Best Fiction Trailer" at the 2011 International Movie Trailer Festival, "Best Feature Narrative" at the Trail Dance Film Festival 2013, "Best Overall Ready For Distribution Project" at the Florida Media Market 2013 and was #2 in the 'Top 10 Indie Features' for 2013 on roguecinema.com.   'The Aviation Cocktail' also played a role in legislation aimed at bringing more film business to Nebraska. The film, which was mostly shot in the town of Valentine, Nebraska, was offered up as a success story by State Senator Colby Coash. A film incentive bill passed with the help of several filmmakers. Among those testifying in favor of Coash's LB863 bill was Omaha native and filmmaker Alexander Payne and actor John Beasley.   Best, David Higgins theaviationcocktail.com Sat, 24 May 2014 06:00:00 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8465/-The-Aviation-Cocktail- http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8464/Tuesday-s-Tips- blog This weeks awesome Tip is from founder of the MN Acting Studio in New York City, Matt Newton! "Clarity. Be clear with your choices. There is always more than one way to say a line. Pick one. This doesn't mean make bold, crazy, irrational choices, it just means make a decision with each line based on what your character wants."   Tue, 20 May 2014 06:00:00 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8464/Tuesday-s-Tips- http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8463/Tuesday-s-Tips- blog Great insight from LA Acting Coach and Casting Director Risa Bramon "Ask questions only when you truly need answers. "Do you have any questions?" is usually another way of saying: "Are you ready?" You aren't required to have one." - Risa Bramon Garcia, Acting Coach and Casting Director Wed, 30 Apr 2014 06:00:00 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8463/Tuesday-s-Tips- http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8462/Tuesday-s-Tips- blog For Tuesday's Tip, check out this great advice we found from Meryl Streep.  "Acting is not about being someone different. It's finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there." ~ Meryl Streep Tue, 22 Apr 2014 06:00:00 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8462/Tuesday-s-Tips- http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8461/Reality-Show-Casting- blog Reality Show Casting!  Please contact Casting Empire directly if you are interested.  Thanks! Now casting Improv Actors with real restaurant experience (Denver) Seeking male and female improv actors of all ages and ethnicities who have restaurant experience, or have been fired from a restaurant (i.e server, manager, chef, bartender, bus boy, etc.) for upcoming reality show on a major cable network. Pay is $200 if booked.  Roles Needed: Chefs/Cooks Restaurant Managers Hostess's Busboys Bartenders Waiters/Waitresses Please respond with your contact information, a picture, and any relevant restaurant experience to castingempire@gmail.com Please do not respond if you are not a local, or cannot get to Denver very easily! Fri, 18 Apr 2014 06:00:00 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8461/Reality-Show-Casting- http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8460/Tuesday-s-Tip- blog Today's Tuesday's Tip is another fantastic tip from, Acting Coach, Benjy Dobrin! "In the audition room, if you make at least one strong inner life choice that the audience can pick up on, it will leave the director or casting director wanting more.   One strong moment with your inner life has the ability to draw your audience in, and ultimately, that one moment can lead to a call back and/or booking the job." Tue, 15 Apr 2014 06:00:00 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8460/Tuesday-s-Tip- http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8459/Tuesday-s-Tips- blog "Don't let it throw you if it appears, especially at a callback, that no one is paying any attention.  We may not be!  But be assured that your footage will absolutely be reviewed after the session, and at that time everyone pays attention. So keep it professional and do your best." Is a great quote to keep in mind during an audition from casting director Sylvia Gregory! Thank you for the awesome advice!   Tue, 08 Apr 2014 06:00:00 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8459/Tuesday-s-Tips- http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8458/Tuesday-s-Tips- blog Acting Coach Benjy Dobrin has great tips for you!   The first one is:   "Actors can't judge the actions of the characters that they have to play.   For example, when playing villains, you have to be at peace with the darker side of the character.  The moment you start judging their thoughts, actions, or behavior, you begin to rob yourself of the authenticity needed to bring that character alive."   Thank you Benjy Dobrin! Look for more tips from Benjy Dobrin in future Tuesday's Tips! Tue, 01 Apr 2014 06:00:00 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8458/Tuesday-s-Tips- http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8457/Tuesdays-Tip- blog Tuesday's Tip!!   Great advice this week from Risa Bramon Garcia an Acting Coach and Casting Director in LA.   "Make choices and take responsibility for the choices you make.  Don't apologize. Ever. For anything."   - Risa Bramon Garcia   Acting Coach and Casting Director Tue, 18 Mar 2014 06:00:00 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8457/Tuesdays-Tip- http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8456/Tuesday-s-Tips- blog It's time for Tuesday's Tips! This week our Tuesday's Tip is from Casting Director Sylvia Gregory!  This is a fantastic quote to remember before every audition AND to remember in your everyday life! "If at all possible, enjoy yourself!  You are getting a few minutes to act/perform/model/do what you love.  That's a big deal and a lot of people don't even get that chance." Thank you Sylvia Gregory for that valuable advice!  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 06:00:00 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8456/Tuesday-s-Tips- http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8455/Weekly-Tip- blog "If you cannot visualize clearly where you are, who you are talking too, and what's going on.......then you are not ready to walk into the audition." Is our awesome tip for the week from Acting Coach and Casting Director Su Coffey!! Thank you Su Coffey for the great tip! Thu, 06 Mar 2014 06:00:00 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8455/Weekly-Tip- http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8454/Weekly-Tip- blog Hi Big Fishers!  Today we are starting to post awesome tips for you to check out and gain from!  With that said today's tip is from New Mexico Casting Director, Kathryn Brink! Here is her awesome tip for all of you! "1) MAKE YOUR CHOICES IN ORDER TO REACT 2) Always ask yourself not only WHAT DO I WANT, but WHAT DO I WANT FROM YOU?  3) FOCUS on the STORY, not the LINES" Thank you Kathryn Brink! Thu, 27 Feb 2014 06:00:00 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8454/Weekly-Tip- http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8453/Dating-Show-and-Comedy-Works-South blog Please contact Mike directly if you are interested! Sounds like a fun night!  Dear all, We'd love to invite you to a brand new dating show at comedy works out in landmark tonight at 7:30 p.m. Join us as we try to test if it's true that the number one thing to a woman in a man is a good sense of humor. Watch our contestants attempts to perform a comedy set in an effort to win a date with the lovely Ashley Harper from The Bachelor. Also on the card Steve mudflap McGrew will be performing after the show. I do have some complimentary tickets available. So please send me an email and let me know if you would like to be put on my guestlist. Mike@michael-haskins.com Best,  Mike   Wed, 18 Sep 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8453/Dating-Show-and-Comedy-Works-South http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8452/Chambers-Stevens-Workshop blog Please see the workshop opportunity below. Contact DS Studioworks directly if you are interested.  Thanks! Our good friend and one of the biggest acting coaches in LA, Chambers Stevens, is coming to our studio for one weekend, October 5th & 6th.   Chambers is best known as one of the biggest kid's coaches in LA and equally effective with adults. *He is NOT a Casting Director.   He is giving 2 separate workshops on Commercial Audition and 2 workshops on TV Comedy for both kids (6-17) and adults (18+)   These workshops are only $75 each.    Please forward to anyone you feel would benefit.   Workshop details found here: www.ds-studioworks.com   Mon, 16 Sep 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8452/Chambers-Stevens-Workshop http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8451/-Like--us-on-Facebook-- blog Help us reach 500 likes on our Facebook page!   Encourage your friends and family to "like" us and stay up to date with the amazing things going on at our agency. Also, we love to post finished products.  If you have anything from a shoot that you would like for us to share or a cool picture from a day on set... send it our way and we just might post it for all to see.  We are SO proud of you all and want to share your successes!   Emily and Elisa Wed, 11 Sep 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8451/-Like--us-on-Facebook-- http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8450/Colorado-Film-School-Open-Auditions blog The Colorado Film School will be holding open auditions on September 7th and 8th, 2013.  Student films are a great way for an actor to gain on set experience! Please contact them directly if you are interested.   http://www.coloradofilmschool.net/my/auditions.html Wed, 21 Aug 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8450/Colorado-Film-School-Open-Auditions http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8449/DS-Studioworks-special blog Big Fishers,  As many of you know we highly encourage each of you to continue training and developing your craft.  One of our local coaches is having a great discount on their monthly workshops. Please review below and contact them directly if you are intersted.  Thanks! ________________________________________ Hey Ladies! No, there is no typo on our website.  Our Monday Night Acting classes just got A LOT more affordable. Let the Big Fishes know we ain't crazy.  http://www.ds-studioworks.com/MockSides-Members.html Thanks, David Dalton & Chad Schnackel DS StudioWorks Thu, 11 Jul 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8449/DS-Studioworks-special http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8448/New-Big-Fish-Talent-Website blog Big Fish Talent announces the launch of our BRAND NEW WEBSITE!! We are excited about the many upgrades and features we've added for both our talent and our clients.  Please take a look around and get to know our fantastic talent pool of actors, models, voice over talent and promotional talent in Colorado - www.bigfishtalent.com Tue, 02 Jul 2013 06:00:00 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/blog/8448/New-Big-Fish-Talent-Website http://coloradomodels.net/Clients-Testimonials testimonial I started my lifelong dream of acting in 2007. From day one, Big Fish Talent (Peter DeAnello, Elisa Piesman and Emily Rushing) has been my constant team of support. They are always honest, undeniably nurturing and encourage me to go the distance—without fail. One of the things that I like the most about Big Fish Talent is the sense of community. The support not only comes from the agents, but there is an incredible amount of support between fellow Big Fishers. I laugh every time I am at an audition because afterwards, we are all hugging each other goodbye. This is rare among agencies. Moreover, I loved how Peter used to end all of his workshops. He would say, "Go encourage each other and appreciate each other". I have been extremely impressed with Emily and Elisa. They are prompt in their responses to my emails and phone calls and they always seem to go above and beyond what is asked of them. Recently, I was cast as a lead in a feature film and the directors personally told me that my agents were the easiest to work with out of all the agencies in town because of their professionalism and response time. All in all, I love my agency. I feel extremely blessed to be associated with an agency that not only believes in me, but I believe in them as well. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 10:40:47 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/Clients-Testimonials http://coloradomodels.net/Clients-Testimonials testimonial Big Fish has been a fabulous resource for me for several years. Emily and Elisa are extremely responsive, listen carefully to what we are looking for, and they know their talent very well. Professional, reliable, flexible and fun to work with. Big Fish is my secret weapon! Tue, 09 Nov 2021 10:39:49 GMT http://coloradomodels.net/Clients-Testimonials