Saturday, March 20, 2010 12:00 noon "Going to the Show" A free interactive presentation documenting the experience of moviegoing in North Carolina from the introduction of projected motion pictures (1896) to the end of the silent film era (1930).  Features an in-depth case study of African-american moviegoing in Wilmington, including profiles of every known movie venue operating in the city from 1897-1950. Arranged by film historian Robert Allen in association with the University Library of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill through the Documenting the American South initiative.

Saturday, March 20, 2010 Free Talent-Link Workshop 1:00 p.m. Get a free overview of the casting industry with Vince Paul, president of Talent-Link, one of Charlotte's top commercial agents.  He has placed thousands of actors in movies, industrials, print ads and national touring theatrical productions, including "Dawson’s Creek", "One Tree Hill", "The Kings of Comedy", "Remember The Titans" & "Drum Line." One-on-one consultations for just $40! Do you want the opportunity to get in front of the agent and have all your industry related questions answered before making a huge investment in a career that may not be right for you or your child? Do you want the chance to audition in front of a commercial and film agent and get instant professional feedback? If you answered yes, this is what you get for a $40 investment: Industry terms Do's and don'ts Do you have what it takes? Will these photos work? How to get an agent Pay rates & contracts Head shots & comp cards Finding an agent What exactly does my child need? How to identify an industry scam and what it looks like Should I be willing to relocate? Participants are welcome to bring a headshot, resume any snapshots for critique.  Parents admitted free with paid minor child.  Free Talent Guide DVD, valued at $40, available with paid consultation.   Need Headshots? $75 Headshot Session includes:  Come "hair and makeup" ready with two wardrobe changes CD of all photos taken at session Photographer's Photo Release