News

MyShowbizSite.com is currently looking for all Actors, Models, Writers, Directors, Camera Crew, Make Up Artist, and Editors to learn how to actively work hands on production projects!

Place

Times Square Center
12215 Ventura Blvd, Suite 111,
Studio City, CA 91604

When

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2008
Time: 11:00am - 1:30pm

MyShowbizSite.com will host a Seminar for all the areas on creating a movie and help you get hands-on experience working in the industry. We will host three guest speakers (bios below) who will talk about their experiences in the industry as well as give valuable information on how you can succeed in Showbiz.

After the Seminar, a select few will then have the opportunity to put what they have learned, and their skills to work and produce a Web-Episode of a show to be featured and promoted on our site.

Use the show/s you create as your demo reels and show your skills to casting agents, agencies, managers and producers... Where else will you get this valuable hands-on experience as well as actively put you to work directly into the industry?

Act Now! Spaces are limited to the first 25 people ... So you must RSVP and Register Today!

Send request and emails to: seminar@myshowbizsite.com

Guest Speakers

Sam Jones III

Sam Jones III (Actor) came to Los Angeles from his hometown of Boston to visit a friend. After several months he decided to stay and pursue his acting career. He landed his first job as a guest star on NYPD Blue, and from this point his career began to grow. Sam began to guest star on television shows such as, Judging Amy, CSI, The Practice, and many more. He eventually hit the big screen with his starring roles in the films Snipes, where he played opposite Nelly and ZigZag, where he played opposite Wesley Snipes and John Leguzimo.

After only a couple of short years in Hollywood, Sam became a series regular on the hit television show called Smallville where he played Pete Ross, Superman's best friend. After three years of working on Smallville, Sam left the television show. Immediately after he left the show, Sam got a role playing a militant basketball player on the movie Glory Road. After finishing the film Glory Road he guest starred on an episode of 7th Heaven. After completing 7th Heaven, he played the leading role in the Lifetime movie For One Night where he played opposite Raven Simone. Following the film For One Night, Sam got a role playing Samuel L. Jackson's son in the war movie called Home of the Brave. He recently finished playing the lead character in the film Jacked, which will be out next year. Sam is currently reoccurring on the television show E.R., where he plays a paramedic. He is also currently working on producing a film that he co-wrote called Gladiator School that is based on the California Youth Authority, as well as a pilot script that he co-wrote.

Aside from acting, producing and writing, Sam enjoys riding his motorcycle, spending time with his dogs, and working out.

Richard Itskovich

Richard Itskovich (Director, Writer, Producer, Actor) was born for the film industry. At the age of 3 Richard would beg his mother to take him to the movies every night of the week. It furthered from there as Richard and his mother would sit up all night and watch classic films. At the age of 8, Richard found himself as an actor on the ABC TV DRAMA "EQUAL JUSTICE". At the age of 18 Richard applied to Columbia Film School. He spent his four years in college studying all aspects of filmmaking. Richard has written scripts, directed movies, edited, and produced many short films. He currently writes music video treatments as well as works in the film industry. Richard is the kind of who does what he loves. Film is Richard's passion and life.

Hemdee Kiwanuka

Hemdee Kiwanuka is the CEO/Owner of No-End Entertainment, an international Record Label/Events Organizing Company based in Kampala Uganda, East Africa. At No-End Entertainment, our success is based on the implementation of a unique mix of astute marketing strategies, ground-breaking concepts and flawless execution.

No-End Entertainment utilizes a fully integrated approach to develop a multifaceted plan of action including, but not limited to, creative direction, event production, sampling and product placement, retail executions, media strategies and public relations.

Hemdee Kiwanuka has been working in the music and entertainment industry for over 15 years. Ten of those years have been spent working on publicity campaigns for both entertainment and non entertainment clients including non-profits and special events.

Seeing that the media has overlooked many of the talented performers, personalities, and businesses from small towns and cities, Hemdee Kiwanuka, VP of Network Showbiz, LLC together with Joseph Gissy and Sam Jones III decided to setup a resourceful and groundbreaking Networking firm (Network Showbiz, LLC) that offers top-notch PR with a personal touch.

Network Showbiz is geared towards helping those clients who are otherwise having a hard time generating interest from Media Outlets, Agencies, Managers, Casting Directors and Record Label executives.

Hemdee Kiwanuka is the Vice President of Network Showbiz LLC and with his confidence and faith in OG Mandino's quote "Failure will never overtake me ... If my determination to succeed is strong enough..." The sky is the limit for this young and motivated entrepreneur.

Joseph Gissy

Joseph Gissy (CEO/President Network Showbiz LLC) founded Network Showbiz LLC in mid 2006 with the goal of creating a company where actors, models, musicians and other entertainers could come together and further their entertainment careers. By learning how to utilize all aspects of the entertainment industry Joe's goal is to make people a threat on all levels in this ever changing industry. Knowing that the world of online marketing and new media solutions are keys and major factors in an entertainers career, he founded www.myshowbizsite.com the platform where entertainers can connect with one another, utilize various resources, and harvest and develop their skills in their craft so they can further their career. Joe has also come up with the idea of the hands on seminar to teach people how to write, direct, act, and produce their own shows for online publication so that an entertainer will have all the experience necessary to make it in the industry. Through this hands-on experience a person can become that person who can really do it all.

Testimonials

Check out testmonials from past attendees:

Kim S.
"Hey Joe! I am so glad I came to the seminar on Sunday! What a blast! It was great to talk with other aspiring actors, writers, and directors in an open forum format. Sam was a huge success and really gave some great advice to those of us who are just starting out. I have already become a member on the site and I can't wait to let my creative juices flow with all the rest of the passionate folks on the website. Thanks for making this process so much easier for the virgin actor! You guys are great!"

Roger
"Hi Joe, this is Roger. I would like to thank you for the opportunity for inviting me yesterday to your seminar. I definitely thought that it was very helpful and you cleared all doubts that your company was another scam. I would definitely be interested in participating in any future project that you are thinking of putting up. I just checked out your website and signed up for it already so whenever something is going on, just feel free to shoot me an email. Thanks again."

John G.
"Hey Joe. The seminar was great, it was really good to hear from a working actor and someone who has been in the industry for a couple decades, I am looking forward to the next one. I will be working with a writer over the next few days on ideas and scripts he has. I will keep you posted on our progress. Thanks again."

Eliza A.
"Hi Joe. I actually enjoyed the seminar very much. I was a bit skeptical at first, because like Sam said, and you would know as well, you (as an actor) always think that someone is trying to rip you off for acting classes or "networking events" etc. I actually went to this networking thing before and the person (who will remain nameless) wanted people to join his "networking" thing which cost about $1200 for the year (big rip off) especially since all the people he brought in to "network" with were losers and nobodies. But anyway, I did enjoy both of your comments and what you had to say today. I have already registered with you and you just say when, for the next meeting for the webisodes and I'm there. Thanks again Joe."

Iyad H.
"Hello Joe and Sam. The seminar was very comprehensive, rich, valuable and at the same time simple. Getting information this easy and most importantly for FREE from someone whose inside the industry isn't that easy. Also your approach having the actors share their own experiences was magnificent, because now I don't only have my own experience, but I have Joe's. Sam's and another fifteenth actors' years of experience as well. I am looking forward to working with you. Regards."

Alicia & Lori
"Hey! Lori and I are interested in being involved with Network Showbiz LLC. We found the seminar to be alluring and personal. Thank you. We feel like it'll help us in our journey through the community you are enabling us to be a part of. So please keep us updated!"

Mel
"Hey Joe. This is Mel, one of the attendees of today's seminar. I just wanted to thank you and Sam for the great ideas and words of wisdom concerning "Showbiz" if I may say. It was quite inspirational and I am definitely wanting to be a part of it. I will shoot over to the website to create my profile and we will keep in touch from there. God Bless."

Denelle P.
"Hey Joe. I wanted to shoot you an email. I loved today's seminar and really enjoyed the vibe. I feel what your putting together with this group and would love to be apart of it. Ill be sure to jump on the site. Let me know what I can do to help or get started. Thanks again."

NOW CASTING!!!!!!!

We are now casting for over 30 Pilots and Programs. We need all types of talented people, actors, actresses, models, and other entertainers submit yourself to www.myshowbizsite.com and upload your profile for consideration. We are also interested in Directors and Writers for future programs.