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BRINGING TEMECULA VALLEY’S TALENT TO HOLLYWOOD
JDS Actors Studio’s Talent Land Top Representation and Book Major Roles
TEMECULA, CA (February 6, 2012) – In the past two years that Temecula-based JDS Actors Studio has been open, they have assisted over twenty-five actors in obtaining Hollywood agent representation, and many of them are now appearing in television, film, and commercials.
The Studio coaches actors of all ages, with a large group of them being under the age of eighteen. Their popular Industry Workshops have impressed agents such as Jana Luker, Nancy Chaidez, Direct Talent’s JoAnn Jerrell, as well as casting directors Gerald Wolff , Pamela Staton, Lorna Johnson, and Mark Teschner of ABC’s General Hospital and Past President of the Casting Society of America (CSA). Additionally, several students have signed with JLA Talent, CESD Talent Agency, and The Savage Agency due to the connections made at the Industry Showcases and Workshops.
G. Anthony Joseph, Producer and President of Tritan-Northstar Entertainment, is a special guest workshop instructor and has also attended the Industry Showcases. “JDS Actors Studio is a rock ‘em, sock ‘em place to work out as an actor and a great place for any producer or casting director to source talent,” said Joseph.
JDS Actors Studio student Frances Bagette was recently featured on TNT’s season premier of Southland and feels that the coaching she received gave her the confidence and skills needed to book the role. “There are many acting studios, but the difference I have experienced with Scott and Diane is that they take personal interest in me and my career,” said Bagette. “I’ve grown so much as an actress under their coaching and have gained two friends in the process.”
Another student, Corinne Massiah, age eight, recently booked a co-starring role on CSI NY. Student Taylor Pidgeon, age seven, daughter of Corkey Pidgeon from Silver Spoons, just filmed a national JCPenney commercial that will air during the broadcast of the Oscars on February 28th, and eleven-year-old Sam Alder recently co-starred in two pilots for the Disney Channel. Several other students have landed independent film roles, while other JDS Studio actors are making an impact with local television commercials, internet commercials, and web series.
Six of the Studio’s actors will be appearing in Bad Gorilla Films’ independent feature Endemic. “We were amazed by the talent of the actors we auditioned at JDS Actors Studio, we are very excited and thankful to have met a great group of dedicated, creative and talented industry professionals and can’t wait to get on set with these actors,” said Producer Jon M. McDonnell.
The students’ success is not a surprise to actor and experienced teacher Scott Strand. “We knew from the moment we opened the studio that Temecula Valley was rich in talent and bringing our Hollywood connections to the area would be the perfect fit,” said Strand.
Producer Diane Strand teaches the students about the business side of working in the entertainment industry. “Many studios just focus on the acting,” says Strand. “We take our workshops a step further and teach the importance of handling the business side too. We show them how to prepare for a career in this industry from the basics of writing a resume, to obtaining great headshots, to creating a demo reel. We also teach them the fine art of how to network with Industry Professionals.”
The Studio’s open enrollment scene study acting classes are a great place to learn the craft of acting, build self-confidence, and gain leadership skills. These classes cater to all levels and all ages. Classes include Toddler Theatrics for four and five-year-olds, six to nine-year-old and ten to twelve-year-old Youth Acting Classes, Teen Acting Classes for thirteen to eighteen-year-olds, and an Adult Acting Class. In addition, the studio will continue to offer their core workshops, which include Industry Showcases, Acting for the Camera, Commercial workshops, and Public Speaking Classes. JDS Actors Studio also offers private training.
About JDS Actors Studio
JDS Actors Studio was founded in 2010 by Scott and Diane Strand whose Hollywood credentials run the gamut from acting and teaching, to writing, producing and directing. The Strands are owners of the successful JDS Video and Media Productions, Inc., a full service video production multi-media solutions company in Temecula and North County San Diego http://jds-productions.com/. JDS Actors Studio is a DBA of JDS Video and Media Productions, Inc.
JDS Actors Studio was conceived to fill a void in theatrical education and instruction after the Strands created and launched an after school Drama Club for local Temecula public schools. The Drama Club was so well received that the Strands decided to open the Studio to offer dramatic arts and theatrical education and training to more people throughout the Temecula – Murrieta Valley.
For more information, call 951-296-6715 or visit: www.jdsactorsstudio.com
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BRINGING HOLLYWOOD TO TEMECULA – JDS ACTORS STUDIO CELEBRATES THEIR SUCCESS
JDS Actors Studio holds Holiday Open House on December 17, 2011
TEMECULA (November 28, 2011) – JDS Actors Studio is celebrating a successful second year of business with an open house on December 17th from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. The Studio is located at 40935 County Center Drive, Suite G, in Temecula. The public is invited to visit the space, meet the Studio’s owners Scott and Diane Strand, and enjoy three one-act holiday plays performed by current students. There is no cost to attend the open house but an RSVP at jdsactorsstudio.com is required by December 15th. New clients who sign up for classes during the Open House will receive a 10% discount.
In the two years, JDS Actors Studio has been open, they have helped over twenty-five students obtain Hollywood agent representation and many of those have appeared in commercials, television and film. Frances Bagette recently guest starred on TNT’s Southland and feels that the coaching she received gave her the confidence and skills needed to book the role. “There are many acting studios, but the difference I have experienced with Scott and Diane is that they take personal interest in me and my career,” says Frances. “I’ve grown so much as an actress under their coaching and have gained two friends in the process.”
“Our goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for students to learn the craft of acting” says actor and experienced teacher Scott Strand, “And we knew from the moment we opened the studio that Temecula Valley was rich in talent and bringing our Hollywood connections to the area would be the perfect fit.”
The Studio’s popular Hollywood Showcases and Workshops have played a big part in getting their students in front of industry professionals. G. Anthony Joseph, Producer and President of Tritan-Northstar Entertainment, is a special guest workshop instructor and has also attended the Industry Showcases. “JDS Actors Studio is a rock ‘em, sock ‘em place to work out as an actor and a great place for any producer or casting director to source talent. The workshops I attended as a guest and a teacher were excellent in talent, execution and downright home-grown manners,” says G.Anthony Joseph. “I look forward to many more visits and calling in some of their talent in our upcoming feature films”
Producer Diane Strand teaches the students about the business side of working in the entertainment industry. “Many studios just focus on the acting,” says Strand. “We take our classes a step further and teach the importance of handling the business side too. We show them how to prepare for a career in this industry from the basics of writing a resume, to obtaining great headshots, to creating a demo reel and building their portfolios.”
In 2012 the Studio will be offering some new professional workshops that cater to the working actor, starting in January with a Shakespeare workshop with guest director Allan Robb. This will be followed by a series of Casting Director Workshops kicking it off is ABC’s General Hospital’s Mark Teschner. In addition, the studio will continue to offer their core workshops which include Industry Showcases, Acting for the Camera, Commercial workshops, and Public Speaking Classes.
The Studio’s open enrollment scene study acting classes cater to all levels and all ages. Classes include Toddler Theatrics for four and five-year-olds, six to nine-year-old and ten to twelve-year-old Acting Classes for children, a teen Acting Class for thirteen to eighteen-year-olds, and an Adult Acting Class. JDS Actors Studio also offers private training.
About JDS Actors Studio
JDS Actors Studio was founded in 2010 by Scott and Diane Strand whose Hollywood credentials run the gamut from acting and teaching, to writing, producing and directing. The Strands are owners of the successful JDS Video and Media Productions, Inc., a full service video production multi-media solutions company in Temecula and North County San Diego (http://jds-productions.com/). JDS Actors Studio is a DBA of JDS Video and Media Productions, Inc.
JDS Actors Studio was conceived to fill a void in theatrical education and instruction after the Strands created and launched an after school Drama Club for local Temecula public schools. The Drama Club was so well received that the Strands decided to open the Studio to offer dramatic arts and theatrical education and training to more people throughout the Temecula – Murrieta Valley.
For more information, call 951-296-6715 or visit: www.jdsactorsstudio.com
Dear Clients and Friends,
We have been keeping very busy on the JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc. side; welcoming in new clients like Abbott Vascular, producing their 2011 customer appreciation event this past June for more details Click here, Grady Medical Supply and the award winning Author and Illustrator of Sewing a Friendship, Natalie Tinti for more details Click here. We have also enjoyed fulfilling projects for our long time clients Breg, Inc. Palomar College and Dimension One Spa’s.
Community Involvement
On a community involvement side, this year we have produced videos for the Economic Development Corporation of Southwest California – Business Summit Click Here to View, Southwest Community Development Organization – H.I.G.H.E.R. Certificate Program
Click here to view and lot’s of video testimonials for the Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival. Click on their name to view the videos by Mayor Pro-Tem Chuck Washington, City Council Member Jeff Comerchero, and Greg Prudhomme CPA.
Re-launch Website
This past August we re-launched the JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc. website adding new video, testimonials, updated company news and a new-refreshed look to the brand. Please check it out and comment on our blog. http://jds-productions.com/blog
Join us for our Holiday Party
As we round out the year JDS Video & Media Productions would like to invite you all to come to our Holiday party we are hosting at JDS Actors Studio on Saturday December 17th, 6:00 PM. This will be an amazing evening of entertainment, food and fun – our way of saying thank you and Happy Holiday’s to everyone in the JDS family and to our community. Click here to RSVP, no cost to attend.
Looking Towards 2012
We are very excited about what’s ahead as we round out the year and look towards 2012. We look forward to welcoming in more new clients and continuing to service the one’s already in the JDS fold. Here is to health, wealth and prosperity for all.
Looking for a better Marketing and Communication Solutions?
The way to better understanding is through better communication. Let us know if we can help you better communicate through our many marketing and communication solutions. The Power of Video Marketing Click here to read.
All the best,
Diane Strand
JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc.
JDS ACTORS STUDIO CELEBRATES ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Studio’s Open House to be Held on April 30, 2011 and May 1, 2011
TEMECULA (April 5, 2011) – JDS Actors Studio is celebrating their one year anniversary with two open houses. The first one is on Saturday, April 30th from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm. The second open house will be held on Sunday, May 1st from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
The public is invited to visit the space, meet the Studio’s owners Scott and Diane Strand, and enjoy a series of one-act plays performed by current students. The plays will be presented beginning at 7:00 pm on Saturday, April 30th and at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 1st. The Studio is located at 40935 County Center Drive, Suite G, in Temecula and there is no cost to attend the open house or the plays. A reservation is required for the performances to ensure seating. http://jdsactorsstudio.com/rsvp-2/
“We’ve had a fantastic first year,” says actor and experienced teacher Scott Strand. “These open houses are a great way for us to say ‘thank you’ to everyone who has supported us. It is also an opportunity for those who are not familiar with the Studio to come by and check us out. The one act plays are not only enjoyable – they also showcase our students’ talents.”
February’s successful Hollywood Workshop culminated with an Industry Showcase in March where acting students presented scenes and monologues to entertainment industry professionals. Thirteen of the eighteen workshop students received offers of representation.
“Diane and Scott Strand bring a professional and safe environment to learn the craft of acting,” says Shawna Sarnowski, who has two children taking acting classes at the Studio. “The Strand’s are very encouraging and honest in their approach. They are always free to give us advice and a realistic idea of how to break into the business.”
Showcase Workshop Producer Diane Strand taught the students about the business side of working in the entertainment industry. “It’s not just about having good acting skills, which is important of course. But it’s also about making a good first impression with the right supporting materials,” says Strand. “We worked on students’ headshots, portfolios, and resumes.”
JoAnn Jerrell from Direct Talent was one of the industry professionals at the workshop. “Any parent should be proud to have their young actor studying with JDS Actors Studio, says Jerrell. “They have done an outstanding job in a short period of time.”
They offer open enrollment acting classes that cater to all levels and all ages. Classes include Toddler Theatrics for four and five year olds, acting classes for six to twelve year olds, as well as acting classes for teens and adults. Workshops include Industry Showcases, Acting for the Camera, Actors Ensemble, Commercial Classes, and Public Speaking Classes. JDS Actors Studio also offers private training.
About JDS Actors Studio
JDS Actors Studio was founded in 2010 by Scott and Diane Strand whose Hollywood credentials run the gamut from acting and teaching, to writing, producing and directing. The Strands are owners of the successful JDS Video and Media Productions, Inc., a full service video production multi-media solutions company in Temecula and North County San Diego (www.jds-productions.com). JDS Actors Studio is a DBA of JDS Video and Media Productions, Inc.
The Actors Studio was conceived to fill a void in theatrical education and instruction after the Strands created and launched an after school Drama Club for local Temecula public schools. The Drama Club was so well received that the Strands decided to open the Actors Studio to offer dramatic arts, theatrical education and training to more people throughout the Temecula – Murrieta Valley.
For more information, call 951-296-6715 or visit: www.jdsactorsstudio.com.
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Needs to have an understanding of creative design, website building, video production and marketing. Must have basic to intermediate computer knowledge with both PC & Mac’s, Microsoft Office, Social Networking sites, Photoshop, Flash, Web 2.0 platforms & traditional HTML design with CSS & PHP styling tools. It is desirable for the candidate to also have basic to intermediate knowledge of how SEO, Google Analytics, and Ad Sense work. Having an understanding about After Effects is an added plus but not required.
This position will have flexibility with scheduling. There will be times employee is required to be in office and times when work can be completed outside of office and submitted by a deadline. We are looking for someone who would like to grow with a company, both in responsibility and in expanding and learning of new multimedia techniques to make workflow practices streamlined and more efficient.
Please be sure and read our list of services for JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc. located on our website www.jds-productions.com as the candidate should have a basic understanding of all the areas of JDS and each of the services JDS offer – including JDS Actors Studio & JDS TV.
Candidate must have basic office professionalism with written and oral communication skills.
Please forward resume and letter to Diane Strand – diane@jds-productions.com 951-296-6715
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