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What Happened in 2009? Where were our American Productions?

By Suzie Steen

The best way I can sum this up has been written in this article for “Inside Film” magazine.  This article relates to a Visual Effects Company who closed it’s Sydney office due to the the failure of offshore productions materilizing. As my… read more

Thoughts on Golden Globes 2010

By Suzie Steen

As I watch Ricky Gervais present the Golden Globe Awards last night while in Santa Barbara – just before the rains hit us and everyone started sandbagging their properties – I had some pretty good laughs.  He was entertaining and funny. … read more

Avatar Movie Review

By Suzie Steen

Okay, I saw it! I saw AVATAR, number one box office in the USA and the world from my understanding. Now you younguns are gonna like this little gem. It’s long and there is a half hour in there for nap time. It reminds me of the olddddddd… read more


A GREAT AUDITION that makes ‘them’ remember and want you!

By Suzie Steen

Another book to read is “Audition Secrets”, by Suzie Steen (oh yeah, that’s me and it’s in it’s third printing!) This is a very good time of year to read as it is what is called Pilot Season in the USA. Here is a positive quote from… read more

Acting in Film

By Suzie Steen

I found another good book by Michael Caine.  His autobiography — Acting in Film — was fun and interesting.  He’s a candid and engaging writer.  The first passage in his book took me as an actor and acting teacher by surprise and delight. … read more

Home for the Holidays

By Suzie Steen

Sydney – Metropolitan City, New York – Metropolitan City, Chicago – Windy City, Washington, D.C. – International City, Los Angeles – whatever you want, San Sebastian, Spain – wonderful, Philadelphia – old money, Florida – a slow motion… read more