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Wendy S. Kurtzman is listed as Head of Casting at UCLA School of Theater, Film & Television, based in Los Angeles, California, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Wendy S. Kurtzman.
Wendy S. Kurtzman previously worked as Head of Casting at Philmco Media and Owner/Founder at College To Career Acting. Wendy S. Kurtzman holds Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theater from Ucla.
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Wendy S. Kurtzman, CSA is an Emmy and Artios nominated casting director with more than 35 years of experience in feature films, movies for television, limited series, and theater. Wendy has worked with many distinguished directors such as Paul Schrader, Diane Keaton, Sally Field, and Roland Emmerich, for whom she cast the blockbuster “Independence Day.” Prior to starting her own casting business, she was a casting executive at Lifetime and NBC. In 2013, Wendy launched College to Career Acting to help emerging BFA/MFA artists navigate the transition from Academia into the Entertainment Industry. Her experience as both a casting director and a performer afford her a unique perspective into what it takes to sustain a meaningful career. Currently, Wendy serves as Head of Casting for PhilmCo Media, is on faculty at Pace University and Chapman University, and serves on the Casting Society Board of Directors. She has also taught at UCLA, New York University (The Lee Strasberg Institute and Stonestreet Studios), The New School, and The SAG-AFTRA Foundation, among many others. Her book, “Acting is Your Business: How to Take Charge of Your Creative Career” (Bloomsbury Press) is available on all major platforms.
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Los Angeles, California, United States
Manage current slate of films and attach talent and Casting Directors to projects/scripts for a start-up film and television company that partners with nonprofits to make movies that make a difference.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Create programing to guide acting students through the two critical career transitions: High School into College and College into film and television careers. Facilitator and teacher for group intensives and private coaching sessions for pre-College and emerging artists. On-going: Virtual Industry symposiums- (most recent-August 3-5, 2020) 3 day virtual intensive. Financial and mental wellness, Casting and Management/Production.
Adjunct Faculty Appointments (2020-2021)• MFA- Winter, Spring 2020 - 2nd and 3rd year Cohort• BA- Career Preparation - Winter 2021• UCLA High School- Summer Institute and Weekend Intensive
New York, New York, United States
Adjunct Faculty, Pace School of Performing Arts• NYC (Spring 2020) - MFA/ 3-week Master Class for graduates• BA Senior/2-week Master Class for graduates • PACE Summer Scholars- Faculty (2018-present)
Los Angeles, California, United States
Created an ongoing 3-week program for 4th year BFA students. Responsible for 90 hours of curriculum including on camera technique, audition technique, marketing/branding for the Film and TV business and showcase production. Curate and facilitate multiple industry guest speakers/teachers covering all facets of the business.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Cast Feature Films and TV Movies of the Week; Emmy Nomination for A Woman of Independent Means, Artios Nominations for JFK: Reckless Youth, Wildflower, Lucky Day, God Bless the ChildSkilled at recognizing talent and passionately advocating for actors. Worked with actors on image, professionalism, understanding material. Directed and guided actors through the audition process. Facilitated, nurtured and launched numerous careers.*Casting Resume available upon request.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Created a 5-week intensive program for High School students covering all aspects of the acting business. Taught marketing/branding, performance, auditions, demo reels, head shots/resumes. Brought in multiple industry guest speakers covering all facets of the business. College Audition process- monologue/song selection for prospective BFA/BA students.
Currently teach and have led various masterclasses and workshops at the following organizations and universities:SAG/AFTRA• Crafting the monologue/On camera technique- Master class teacher - per professional availabilityNYU Tisch School of the Arts (October 2015 & February 2017)• Two-day workshop for MFA students. Transition into Film/TV.University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater BFA (April & December 2016, May 2017)• Taught two-day master classes covering branding/auditioning for the Film/TV Industry.The Julliard School (April, October 2015)• Facilitated a post-showcase discussion about the transition from college to career.• 2 Day Workshop- Addressing transition from Academia to the Industry.Academy of Art San Francisco, Master Class (October 2014, May 2015-2018)• Taught a two-day master class covering branding/auditioning for the Film/TV Industry/BFA students.• Taught two seminars. Transition from High School to College and from College to Career.University of Michigan, Los Angeles Showcase (May 2014, May 2015)• Directed pre-showcase preview and post showcase discussion.Syracuse University (August 2014)• Taught Marketing/Branding for Film/TV workshop.Los Angeles Musical Theater Workshop (March 2014)• Taught a comprehensive musical theater workshop with Michael Lavine.Los Angeles Music Center (September 2014)• Taught parent/student seminar on BFA & BA programs.Harvard Westlake School (2009-2010)• Directed series of one-act plays.American Academy of Dramatic Arts (2005-2006)• Taught a Master Class addressing interview/presentation skills and audition preparation.
Greater New York City Area
BFA Acting faculty in the department of Film, Television, Voiceover and Commercial. Taught classes in: Transition to the Industry/Prep for Digital World, Audition Techniques for Film & TV Actors, FTVC Showcase class and performance, Pace LA Acting Experience – including material selection and production of video showcase. Brought in multiple industry guest speakers/teachers covering all facets of the business.
New York, New York, United States
Taught Advanced Audition for Camera and Transition to The Industry and led focus groups for current book project.
New York, New York, United States
Taught transition into Film/TV and crafted video showcase for MFA and BFA students.
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Wendy S. Kurtzman works for UCLA School of Theater, Film & Television.
Wendy S. Kurtzman is listed as Head of Casting at UCLA School of Theater, Film & Television.
Wendy S. Kurtzman is based in Los Angeles, California, United States while working with UCLA School of Theater, Film & Television.
Wendy S. Kurtzman has worked for Philmco Media, College To Career Acting, Ucla School Of Theater, Film & Television, Pace University, and Pace School Of Performing Arts, Los Angeles Intensive.
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Wendy S. Kurtzman holds Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theater from Ucla.
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