West End and Manchester Showcases

Written: 30 May 2008

Those that supported Pinewood Net at both our West End and Manchester showcases are warmly thanked.

Catherine Willis directed a first class showcase and the response to the performances has been very positive. Tony Peters of Meridian FM and Radio Times said that he thought the standard was very high and he really enjoyed it.

At the Manchester presentation producer Ken Ward and director Philip Stagg of Sweet and Lovely Ltd selected four actors to appear in their new feature film The Sweetheart Sisters, which will be shot on location in the Lake District in September of this year. The actors are Amy Barnes, Katie Alexandra, Jade Hudson and Mike Magnet.

Danielle Connor was also delighted to be offered a part but has a commitment in New York at that time. There are prospective roles for Augusta McKie, Christine Hayman and myself, Katy Newell. In my case, this would not be until the summer of next year but something I am very much looking forward to hearing more about.

Becky Brigden and I will also be appearing in Stephen Willis' film Behind Closed Doors which will be shot later this year. Other members of Pinewood Net are also under consideration for this project.

Another industry professional, Mark Kendrick of Frozen Moon Productions, whose company is principally animation, had voice over work to offer members of the showcase cast in an upcoming project that he is doing. Mark is also going to be involved in the making of The Sweetheart Sisters.

As a result of Pinewood Net's first showcases Katie Alexandra is delighted to have selected and to have been taken on by Johnston & Mathers Associates Ltd.

Workshops held by key industry professionals are in planning at the moment and bookings can be placed for these through booking@pinewoodnet.net (This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it after 28th July).

More details on this will be released nearer the time.

Thanks for your interest. Do please drop us a line, either directly through our members mailing system or through our forum.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Love Katy and all at Pinewood Net