Introduce Yourself : Paying it forward by Fred Ashman

Pay it forward. When I started some top people in LA allowed access and taught me much about real world big production. It jump started my career which has been very rewarding, and mostly outside Hollywood. With over 100 awards and experience across a wide spectrum as a writer-director-producer and production company owner. I'm still active in the biz, with a network special slated for fall 2014. I encourage successful production people to take time to encourage and support young people entering our business. I'm doing it with guest speaking at colleges and an occasional master production class. www.fredashman.com Actors, there are many acting classes, but one of the hardest things for very talented actors try to break in is to get really good clips for your reel. Solution, a "Real Reel Shoot." We got 2 top Emmy nominated working actors to take a day to shoot a dramatic scene, on set, with a less experienced actor. Pro crew, award winning director and recognized accomplished co-star. The kicker, you get the footage all rights cleared to use in you reel. See the web site for this very unique, and limited access event March 29th. www.fredashman.com What are you doing to jump start your career or if you've done it, how are you helping others?