Internationally, Women In Film And Television has more than 10,000 members in over 40 chapters across the globe, from Hong Kong to Hollywood. Texas is the only state in North America to claim two chapters. The Dallas group, WIFDallas, was chartered over 20 years ago. Houston WIFT celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2005 with well over 200 members. This website directory listing is a new service provided to those Houston members who choose to provide their information in this public forum. A private, members-only directory is being published this summer, 2006.

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A+ Actors of Texas
A+ Actors of Texas LLC, Lic # 451, is ready to serve your company’s needs. We are a Houston based partnership representing talent in: Film, Commercial, Industrials, Promotional, Print Work, and Voice-Over work. It is our mission to provide professional, diverse and affordable representation.. We take pride in providing a multi-cultural talent base and are constantly recommending that our talent actively participate in acting workshops and classes.

4900 Bissonnet #210
Bellaire TX 77401
713.349.0000
713.664.8098 (Fax)
email: aplusactorstx@aol.com
www.aplusactorsoftexas.com
Contact: Pat Skiles
Gina Pack

Clemmie St. Amand
Born in Houston Texas. Actress/ Model for over five years. Agent: Williams Talent. Experience in Business Development/ Human Resource Generalist. Graduate from Our Lady of the Lake University with a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership, and a Bachelors Degree in Human Sciences. Exhibit strong dedication towards acting career, and networking.

713-941-0131
832-398-8497
http://www.hollywoodauditions.com/talent/st_amand.htm
ustamc@lake.ollusa.edu

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Susan Rocha Bays
Screenwriter, Writer
sbays@earthlink.net

Pastorini-Bosby Talent, Inc.
Pastorini-Bosby Talent Agency, founded in 1990, is recognized nationally for representing experienced, professional performers with extensive credits in feature films, TV series and movies, radio, commercials, corporate videos, business theater, and regional, national and international print. Through our entertainment division we also provide moderators, emcees , professional and celebrity speakers, bands and other live entertainment for both corporate and private events. Complete audio and video casting facilities are also available at no charge to exclusive clients. Texas Talent Agency License #218. AFTRA/SAG-franchised.

Contact jenny@pbtalent.com
713-266-4488
www.pbtalent.comM

Nicole Brende
Bride TV--Executive Producer
nicole@bridetv.com
www.bridetv.com

Patricia Torres-Burd
Executive V.P. of Programming & Branding LatinAmerica Broadcasting, Inc.™ Houston-San Antonio-Dallas-Austin-Phoenix

www.lattv.com
Corporate Offices
LatinAmerica Broadcasting, Inc.™
5120 Woodway, Suite 10025
Houston, TX 77056
Tel: 713.351-7703 (direct line)
Fax: 713.840.0345
Cel: 832.221.7339

Beth Bush Gurski
Actress
A seasoned, versatile performer with experience in film, commercials, industrials, voice overs, stage, murder mysteries, celebrity impersonations, promotionals and runway. Complete resume available.

Phone - 713-628-7677
E-mail - bbush1@houston.rr.com

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David Bennett Carren
Writer/Producer/Director
More than 200 filmed credits as a writer and/or producer. TV credits include Star Trek, Murder, She Wrote, Diagnosis Murder, and Martial Law. Directed, wrote, and produced pilot for the reality series Phenomena Police. Latest feature, Mr. Hell, to be released through Maverick Entertainment. Next feature, My Monster, in preproduction at Quixote Entertainment. Have written and performed for the stage and taught screenwriting and film courses in a variety of venues, including The Film and Television Workshops in Rockport, Maine and CyFair College. Earned a Writer's Guild Award Nomination for the series Capitol. Member of AFTRA and WGAW.

Jill Carter
Actress/Model
Have been in several commercials, films, and plays. Have also done TV and radio broadcast work.

jillcarter@houston.rr.com

Rebecca Castillo
Business Development Manager

Allied Vaughn
p: 281 890 9091
c: 713 299 0439
www.alliedvaughn.com
View our online Demo at:
www.videobuilder.com/alliedvaughn

Tina Cohen
Actress/Community Fundraiser
Tina is an actress and community fundraiser who is committed to bringing the entertainment industry to Houston. She was Chair of WIFT/Houston’s highly successful sold-out event "Producing Houston Television" in December 2004. In 2005, She co-produced, wrote and hosted The Municipal Channel entertainment pilot "CultureScape Houston" as well as chaired "Meet the Agents" for WIFT. She earned her BS in Advertising and Marketing from Boston University in 1980. Tina is married with three children. This will be her second term on the board. She can be reached at

713-838-8170 home
713-591-1159 cell
tinacohen18@aol.com

Ms. Robin Craig
Producer, Casting Director, Extras Casting, Location Scout/Location Manager

13280 Northwest Freeway, #F-346
Houston, TX 77040
phone 713-466-7679
cell 713-899-6690

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Nicole Fellers
Traffic Manager
Locke Bryan Productions, Inc.
800 Bering Dr. Suite 101
Houston, TX 77057
W: 713-977-5989
C: 713-397-5320
Work Email: nfellers@lockebryan.com
Personal Email: k9lvr217@hotmail.com

Michelle Fitzgerald
Producer
Over 10 years of experience in the Film & Television industry. Experienced in all facets of production including series development, show staffing, series/project marketing and promotions, pilot presentations, casting celebrity and reality talent for film and TV, single and multi camera directing, location managing, field producing/directing/shooting, post supervisor, non-linear editing and series packaging. Produced both cable and national television series on the FOX, CBS, and PAX networks.

Cell# 832.752.2444
Michelle_Fitz007@hotmail.com
www.MCFitzgerald.com
www.GoddessFilmandTelevision.com

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“Margo-Ellen" Gillman
Actress.....Comic...Singer/Songwriter....Writer...Producer/Director
Hi! Recently, some of you may have seeen my comedy act here in the Houston area or maybe in NYC! Perhaps, you recognize my face or name from my past as a stage actress or from a local commercial. Some of you may have heard some of my music or viewed my music website
http://sunraymaximus.iuma.com
Currently, I am adding corporate comedy to my various comedic skills. I am also working with a team that is developing a local comedy televison project

(For media/acting gigs, please call my agents Pat or Gina at APlus Actors
(713) 349-0000)
Or you may directly contact me for live comedy at:
Margo-Ellen Productions
PO Box 710158
Houston. TX 77271-0158
(713) 772-6294
(832) 647- 9637

Yankie Grant
Actress, Casting, Script Supervision and Wardrobe Continuity. Cartoon voices, Comedy characters, Fishing, Camping, Horseback riding, Snorkeling, Walking, Reading, Bicycling, Computers, Script supervisor, Wardrobe, Casting, Realtor, Comedy Singer, Waitress, Mom, Friend, Neighbor, Sister, Aunt, Wife, Daughter, Young Glam-Ma (I have 5 grand kid ages 1 month thru 7 years) Resume upon request for Cast & Crew. Member Only In Houston, SWAMP and WIFTH - Charter Member

yankiegrant@aol.com
www.onlyinhouston.com
www.imdb.com

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Stacy Huet
Imaginative and enthusiastic Communications graduate seeking a challenging career in art and media. My creative talents include painting, sculpture, writing, video editing, stop animation and general production assistant abilities. Planned, wrote, produced, and edited several video projects.
I have a special affinity for horror film and a burning desire to make a dark campy horror movie.

sahuet1@netzero.com

Diana Howie
Writer
Experienced in scriptwriting, theatrical production, and promotion. Have scripted musicals, plays (including three one-person plays) and short monologues for teens, and adapted original plays for PBS-style videoscripts. Served as script supervisor in at least two shoots for 20-25 minute television dramas. Member of The Dramatists Guild of America.

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Rona Lamont
Costume Designer/Stylist/Airbrush Make-up Artist/Casting Many years in the business in all the above capacities for Commercial/Industrial/Music Videos/Print Media and specifically focused on Costume Design/Supervision for Features/TV Movies/TV Series. Have recently returned to Producing (given up in the 80's) with a couple of movie EPK projects and my first PSA with Stephon Marbury for the Madison Square Garden's Katrina Relief Fund Concert last year and some segments for ESPN. I have quite an extensive contemporary wardrobe stock/uniforms available for rental....6 rolling racks and an industrial steamer. Affiliations:Costume Designers Guild Local 892

Eleese Lester
Film/Television Actress, Spokesperson, Voiceover Talent, Media Coach, Set Coach, Acting Coach
25 years of experience as a film and television actress with starring and co-starrring credits, 15 film credits, 6 television series credits. Over 50 commercial credits and over 400 voiceover credits. Has coached actors for over 18 years, one of which is nominated for a daytime Emmy. Has coached actors on set for film. Coaches media and television personalities, corporate executives and corporate groups. Sponsor of the Miss Texas Pageant with several titleholders including Miss Texas, Miss USA and Miss Universe. Member of (SAG) Screen Actors Guild and former board member. Has writing, casting and directing credits for short films. President of Authentic Communication, a media coaching firm and partner in Lone Star Actors Studio.

713-502-8120
www.authetic-communication.com
www.lonestaractorsstudio.com

Marian Luntz
Curator, Film and Video
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
For the past fifteen years, I have directed the museum's film programming which features over 200 screenings annually in the Brown Auditorium Theater. I am also a coproducer of The Territory, the public television shorts showcase that celebrates its 30th season on Houston PBS in 2006. My affiliations include President-Elect, Board of Directors, Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP); Advisory Board, Aurora Picture Show; and board member of the Houston Figure Skating Club.

Mluntz@mfah.org

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Linda M. Mazzagatti
Attorney at Law
Admitted to the State Bar of Texas in May 1989; licensed to practice in the State of Texas and Federal Court Southern District of Texas. Member of the State Bar of Texas, College of the State Bar, Sports and Entertainment Section of the State Bar of Texas and the Houston Bar Association. Former Harris County Assistant District Attorney and medical professional. Practice includes general civil and criminal litigation; representation of entertainment professionals and athletes.

6750 W. Loop S., Suite 500
Bellaire, TX 77401-4199
Telephone: 713-661-0043
Facsimile: 713-661-0617

Melody Moss
Founding President & Lifetime Member
WOMEN IN FILM & TELEVISION/HOUSTON
"I invite you to create happiness, health, wealth, and a life of full self-expression. Every day, say 'I CAN DO IT.'"
--Louise L. Hay

martinimoss@yahoo.com

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Julitta Pourciau
Actress
Experience in film and theatre.

832-605-8265
pourciau@swbell.net
www.julitta.pourciau.net

Charles Portz
Lawyer/Producer/Screenwriter
Experience in producing,writing contracts,screenwriting, commercial, and television show production. Would like opportunity to work with others in producing other movies from screenplays I've written based on cases I have handled in my lawfirm and made national headlines on TV and newspaper (they were the most watched shows in america when they aired). I have been working in all aspects of showbusiness since the 1960's

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Donna Reed
Voice Talent; Writer
A veteran broadcaster and award winning voice talent for commercials, news promos, documentaries and indie films. Donna works from her ISDN home studios in Texas. She is the featured voice on Jones Radio Network, NBC affiliate KARK TV in Little Rock, and CBS affiliate KION TV in Salinas, ABC Sports and SPIKE TV for the American Lemans Series Promos. Her voicework was credited with the Gracie Award Winning Documentary 'The Tragedy of the Munich Olympics' (ABC Sports). She is the author of several articles about the voice business, including "Get Yourself Heard". Film experience (extra as news reporter, casino player) for several VH1/Charter Films, including 'Lone Star State of Mind'. She is represented by the William Morris Agency, and a member of WIFT.

Bea Rouse
Associate Producer; Locations; Props; Costuming
Part time experience in various phases of production in ultra-low budget films for Walker Cable Productions in Conroe and was Property Manager for Mr. Hell, filmed in Houston in 2004. Owner of antique store, residing at Lake Conroe in Montgomery County, north of Houston. Handled historical and western site locations/preparation, props, SAG forms, securing crew, western costuming, securing cowboys, horses, wagons, weaponry, props for westerns and marketing. Would like to work on area films, particularly period pieces, around Historic Montgomery or Lake Conroe area. Member of WIFT-H, SWAMP.

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Kay Salem
Working Actress
Respected professional Actress for Film, Commercials and Industrials. Has the experience, vision and enthusiasm to take your next production to the next level. Reputation of excellence by both directors and crew. Would like to help you bring your vision to life. No project is too small. Some experience as Acting Coach as well.

Joe Salerno
Cameraman, Videographer, Producer
25 years experience - corporate, industrial, broadcast, commercials Many different kinds of projects for many different kinds of clients And industries

http://joe.salerno.com for more information

Andrea Schutter
Professional Hair and Makeup artist for the starzzzzz!!
HI-DEF TV (AIRBRUSH), FILM, VIDEO, PRINT, PHOTOGRAPHY, REALITY TV SHOWS & SPECIAL EFFECTS. including wardrobe, shopping and props.
20 years exp. Licensed Hair dresser and Special makeup training. Union Tested (789)

832-816-1000
www.reelmakeupfx.com
andrea@reelmakeupfx.com

Elizabeth Ann Stein
Writer/Producer/Crew
Fiction and nonfiction scriptwriter; 10 years of journalism experience. Producer and crew on narrative and documentary films. Six years in marketing, including one as interviewer-photographer for NY agency; own Panasonic DVX-100A and Sennheiser ME66. Classes in audio engineering, field production and production management.

email: steinea@yahoo.com

Pam Summers
Executive Director
BAY AREA HOUSTON Convention & Visitors Bureau

20710 Gulf Freeway, Suite 40
Webster, TX 77598
Phone: 281-338-0333
Fax: 281-338-0302
Toll Free: 1/800-844-5253 (LAKE)
psummers@bahcvb.org
www.VisitBayAreaHouston.com

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Cheryl Tanner
SAG actress with dynamic screen persona. Represented by Actors Etc., Houston Texas.
Recently featured in Merv Griffin/Big Head Production's film RAIN as Victoria Hudson, who plays Faye Dunaway's estranged daughter, and Brooklyn Sudano's jealous Aunt. To be released May 2006.

281.330.4499
chert@ev1.net

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Molly J. Vernon
Writer/Director/Editor/Educator
Award winning theatrical, television, and film writer and director has experience in all aspects of production. Recently returning to education and becoming a tenured professor of theatre and film for San Jacinto College District has allowed Molly the opportunity to work on original productions in the Houston area. She enjoys the challenge of developing stories of any kind into a script and from the script breathing life into that new creation and sharing it with an audience.

Email mollyvern@aol.com

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Kathy Zak
Journalist & Editor/Marketing Specialist/Historian
Wayne State University, B.A. Journalism/Marketing. RIAA Gold Record Award. Previous affiliations include: Merchandising Specialist - Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation, Community Relations Director – Barnes & Noble, Inc., Marketing Assistant – PACE Companies.

Journalism specializations: Entertainment, American History, Architecture & Design, Automotive and Humor/General interest. Marketing specializations: Entertainment, Construction, and Municipal Government. Location Scout (Houston/Fort Bend County), with emphasis in historical/period architecture. Also childrens’ book author(“The Princess Has Her Day”) and screenwriter. WIFT, OIH, SWAMP, GHPA, WSU Alumni Association.

Email: morganzak@ev1.net