Foreground Background

I came across Denise Gibbs about a week ago, she's got a company called Foreground Background and she has this to say about herself and her company:

My hope is for my success as well as the good people I've met in front of and behind the camera. I've learned a lot from many people and am looking forward to continuing to grow and learn as well as provide opportunities to those in our area as well as abroad. Another one of my dreams is to see film come roaring back to Seattle. With so many talented individuals and such breathtaking beauty, how could it not happen!

Since gaining access to her listings I've found some really good stuff. Besides various jobs, she had a notice and link for free screening passes to see The Great Buck Howard last night. I was fortunate enough to go and see it and I had a great time. The movie was pretty cute, definitely funny, and had a nice feel-good ending. The cast included John Malkevich, Colin Hanks, Tom Hanks, and Emily Blunt (love her). Enjoy the Trailer!

SAG Looking at Pact

I don't know if you've heard about he impending SAG strike, but I have mixed feelings about it. I believe that SAG members should be getting a portion of the revenue that online media brings in for the production companies and I hope they resolve the conflict soon, but a strike could be a very good thing for a non-union actress like myself. Heh.

Big stars like Tom Hanks and George Clooney are trying to dissuade SAG from a strike, saying that a recession is not the time to stop actors from working.

"While the rigorous confidentiality required in negotiation settings prevents me from providing a full update here, I want to assure you that we are working deliberately, and with as much haste as possible, to conclude our talks and bring to you, the members, a deal for your ratification," said national interim exec director David White in a message sent to members Tuesday evening.