A Summer Of Opportunity With New TV Shows and Premieres!

A SUMMER OF OPPORTUNITY

This summer, MysticArt Pictures is giving you, our fans from across the country, the chance to appear in brand new and fun television shows! It doesn’t matter where you are – we want to meet you and get to know your world. We have a busy season of developing, producing, and casting a diverse slate of projects. For 25 years we have been giving undiscovered talent a platform to launch a career in every area of the entertainment business, including scripted and unscripted television and award-winning feature films, and one of these shows could be your turn…

ARE YOU READY TO HAVE YOUR CHANCE AT ROMANCE?

We get so many calls and emails asking us when we will be casting the next big dating show…and we are so excited to announce the time is NOW! From today through June 9^th, we will be meeting fun, outgoing singles NATIONWIDE for a modern day dating game with a twist! We are moving very quickly on this show, so do not wait to reach out for your shot at appearing on this exciting new dating game! Who knows…you could uncover an instant connection with someone!

CONNECT WITH US - FOLLOW US ON YOUR FAVORITE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM!

MysticArt Pictures believes in changing people’s lives by giving so many opportunities to appear on television! How do the hilarious contestants you’ve seen on Wipeout find out about our casting calls? Where did the innovative designers we met for Ellen’s Design Challenge hear about a brand new show? They follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and are the first to hear about new shows! Whether you are a Facebook Fanatic, an Avid Tweeter, or Insta-Happy, we are giving you inside access to the latest casting opportunities, TV news, and everything MysticArt on all social media platforms. Follow us! 

     

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INSIDE THE INDUSTRY – ADVICE FROM ENTERTAINMENT PROFESSIONALS

Have you dreamed about developing a TV show, getting a career in casting, or are you finishing college and wondering what steps to take to break into the industry? MysticArt has been sitting down with real entertainment professionals for insider tips and advice!

Jonathan Sanders shares his journey to becoming a lead editor. - READ HERE

Sammy Amiransari describes how to sell your show ideas – and how to catch her attention in an audition. - READ HERE

Jack Marash gives tips on how to stand out in auditions and what makes a great casting producer. - READ HERE

Allie Stone went through the process of graduating college and working to break into the TV industry – and she has advice for how you can do the same. - READ HERE

TUNE IN TO OUR SHOWS!

WIPEOUT IS BACK JUNE 22^ND AT 7 PM WITH A 2-HOUR SPECIAL!

Tune in to ABC on June 22^nd for the VERY special 2-hour premiere of WIPEOUT! We are currently accepting applications for Wipeout, so if you have always dreamed of taking on the BIG BALLS, visit mysticartpictures.com and fill out an application for Wipeout 2014!

DON'T MISS SEX SENT ME TO THE ER ON TLC! 

Summertime is fast approaching and while you’re enjoying weekend cookouts, Sex Sent Me to the ER will be dishing up NEW episodes! So stay in this summer and satisfy your appetite by watching Sex Sent Me to the ER every Saturday, 9/8c on TLC! 

DO YOU WORK AT THE NEXT BREAKOUT BUSINESS? 

MysticArt Pictures is searching the nation for the next business to be a big name in television. It doesn’t matter where you are in America – what makes YOUR business – whether you are the big boss or a dedicated employee – one of a kind?

CREATING THE FUTURE OF TELEVISION - PITCH US A PROJECT! 

MysticArt Pictures is expanding its busy development slate, and we are combing the nation for the next big television show! Share your world, be it a unique subculture, lifestyle, profession, or social circle - the latest and greatest hit could be right in your backyard. If you have been thinking about a show or have ever though that you or someone you know should star in a television show, visit the Pitch Us page at mysticartpictures.com and pitch your idea to our development team! 

ANOTHER FUN MYSTICART OUTING

Team Mystic enjoys another fun group outing! We spent a fun evening mini golfing and learned that we should definitely stick to our day jobs…

INSIDE THE INDUSTRY: Advice from Development Coordinator Allie Stone

Allie Stone is both the assistant to MysticArt Pictures CEO Katy Wallin and the Development Coordinator for the company. She also lends a hand on every show at MysticArt Pictures and helps support film and television projects in production. She is excited to hear from people who know they could star in a reality show, and encourages charismatic and outgoing people from all over the country to apply for MysticArt shows. 

Where did you go to school, and what did you go to school for?

I went to Boston University for Film and Television, and I graduated in 2011 after finishing a 4-year program within 2.5 years.

Where did you work before coming to MysticArt Pictures?

When I first moved to LA I reached out to my contacts from internships I had done in college, and through an agent I interned for at WME I got a job assisting a film director. After the director moved out of state, I was an assistant at a PR company before landing my job at MysticArt. It was definitely a range of experience.

What first made you interested in development?

I’ve always loved great stories. I love reading and films and television for those plots that suck you in. All of my internships were connected to development in some way, and I found that I really enjoyed searching for those new and unique ways to share someone’s life experiences. Unscripted development is just that – figuring out the best, most engaging way to tell a story. It fits perfectly with everything I like!

What advice would you give to someone who would like to develop a show idea?

Be willing to let your baby go. This is something I learned early on. You cannot let yourself be hurt or insulted if someone doesn’t like the way you’ve presented your idea or if they have suggestions for how to make it better. Outside voices are essential to development and you have to be willing to listen to various opinions to create the best show possible.

A big part of your job involves writing. What do you do when you have writer’s block, but you’re working against a deadline?

When I have writer’s block I need to work through it as soon as possible. My go-to is to think back to things in my life that have really happened and imagine how they might have played out differently. This helps spark new ways to phrase what I am trying to say and get the creative thoughts flowing.

What advice would you give to someone who has just graduated from college and is trying to get their first job in the industry?

I will not sugarcoat this: this is a hard industry to break into. I had four internships through college and kept in touch with my internship bosses. If you do have internships, make sure you check in with the people you formed relationships with as you are getting close to graduation. When you are applying for jobs, have a clear idea of what kind of job you want and a solid pitch for why you are the perfect person for that position. Be relentless. Do not stop applying, even if you get a “just for now” job to help you pay the bills. I was so lucky that Katy took a chance and hired me from what must have been hundreds of applicants, but I also may have stood out because I am old-fashioned and delivered a thank you note for the interview just a few hours after I left the office.

What qualities make someone a good entertainment assistant?

Be extremely conscientious and have a no-job-is-too-small attitude. Be organized, timely, and detail-oriented. Keep up with industry news and trends and always open yourself to learning more about the business. Assisting a producer and casting director like Katy is such a multifaceted job that I never fully know what my day will look like…one phone call can throw off my entire schedule, so I would say you also have to be able to roll with change. Don’t sweat the small stuff and never let yourself get overwhelmed!

What attracted you to working at MysticArt Pictures?

While I wasn’t cornering myself into this when I was applying for jobs, I was hoping to find a company with female leadership, which is unfortunately still a rarity in this business. It is so important to encourage young women to rise through the ranks in such a male-dominated industry, and I was excited to learn that MysticArt was hiring and its CEO and founder was Katy Wallin, who co-founded the Women’s Image Network. MysticArt also champions projects that are inspiring and aspirational, and that is the type of environment I knew I wanted for a workplace.

Kiss Me Star Sarah Bolger Joins My All American

With announcements on Tracking-Board.com and Deadline.com, we are so happy to announce Sarah Bolger has joined yet another major film!

Robin Tunney and Sarah Bolger join the cast of sports drama MY ALL AMERICAN. The project is based on the real life relationship between University of Texas coach Darrell Royal and his defensive back Freddie Steinmark whose career was cut short when he learned he had a cancerous tumor that took his leg and ended his career. Aaron Eckhart will star as Royal while Finn Wittrock will play Steinmark. Tunney will play Freddie’s loving and supporting mother, Gloria, while Bolger has been cast as Linda, Steinmark’s high school sweetheart.

Tunney is best known for playing Teresa Lisbon on CBS’ hit procedural “The Mentalist.” She has also appeared in Andrew Fleming’s “The Craft” and “Vertical Limit.” Bolger plays Princess Aurora on ABC’s “Once Upon a Time” and has been seen in “The Tudors” and “The Spiderwick Chronicles.” Her upcoming projects include the Jeff Probst helmed drama “Kiss Me” and thriller “Lazarus” about a group of medical students who figure out how to bring the dead back to life.

Tunney is repped by CAA, Bolger is with CAA and Mosaic.

Stay Tuned for New Opportunities at MysticArt Pictures!

MysticArt Pictures is constantly casting new shows and giving YOU new opportunities to appear on television! We have some exciting announcements coming up, so make sure you are signed up for our newsletter so you can be the FIRST to hear about new shows. Sign up HERE!

We are still meeting the top ballroom dance studios from around the nation! Is ballroom dance your life? Does your studio train 8-11 year old ballroom superstars, and is your studio known for placing in every competition you go to? We want to meet your top coaches and dancers who have what it takes to star in a TV show! Do NOT miss your chance - email ballroomsbest@gmail!

The Mystic team has been having some fun around Los Angeles! Gene Simmons showed us how to turn $100 into $1000...

It's always a good time when you're hanging with Team Mystic!