TRACY 'TWINKIE' BYRD
Hollywood, CA (July 10, 2013) - The 2013 Hollywood Black Film Festival and Twinkie’s Monologue Slam is
looking to give actors the chance to get in front of the entertainment
industry’s top casting directors, agents, producers, and celebrity judges to
showcase their talents. The Monologue
Slam which is described as an uninterrupted speech by one actor in a play or
movie, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast program, will take place
Saturday, October 5th, 6:00pm at the W
Hotel, 6250 Hollywood Boulevard; Hollywood, CA during the 4-day film
festival.
“Twinkie”, as she is affectionately known by many felt that
it was important to highlight the competition
as a monologue as opposed to a scene. A
monologue forces the actor to dig deep into the characters and tell the story
from a more compelling nature. She
enjoys the fact that the actor only has themselves to depend on. “They cannot blame anyone else but themselves
for any mishaps” she stated. She also feels
that it is very important that actors know their type. What she means by knowing “your type” is
being aware when using your characteristics, what it looks or seems like you
would do for a living or can naturally portray (i.e. Doctor, Lawyer, Leading
Lady, Leading Man, Detective, Police Officer, Nurse, Teacher etc). “You have no idea how many people come into
my castings auditioning for characters that they can in no way make believable.”
Stated Twinkie. “It is extremely
important to know your type!!” She emphasizes.
TRACY 'TWINKIE' BYRD
This is the second year of conception for Twinkie Byrd’s Monologue Slam
which this year has adopted a new format due the huge response and
participation of last year’s event.
Twinkie describes it as a spectacle of sorts. She is known for her larger than life
personality and she has crafted the monologue slam to reflect just that.
Those interested in taking part in the competition, which
has a submission deadline of
July 31, 2013, should visit the Hollywood Black Film Festivals website
submission page and learn more about the requirements and rules for
participation. 10 finalists will be
selected, from all of the entries received, to perform their monologues live at
the 2013 Hollywood Black Film Festival.
A brief summary of what to expect is a $30 entry fee, a two
minute or less video submission of a
monologue from a film that is “your type” and the ability to upload the video
to www.withoutabox.com. More information can be found and submissions
can be made at www.HBFF.org.
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About Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd
Celebrity Casting Director Tracy
“Twinkie” Byrd is a Brooklyn-born and raised casting director with more than 20
years of experience in the industry. Madonna, the Black Eyed Peas, 50 Cent,
Prince, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Katy Perry
are among the artists who have counted on Byrd to find talent who can bring
their songs to life on the small screen. Byrd has the vision to spot actors who
can bring complicated and nuanced storylines from page to motion picture. Her
work on Stomp the Yard, The Blind Side, Notorious, Jumping
the Broom and Sparkle prove as much. Tracy “Twinkie” Byrd has spent
decades channeling her super power of finding the perfect person for every
character.
Today, actors and producers alike
are drawn to Byrd’s warm spirit. While she notes that people ultimately work
with people they like, it is her hard work, attention to detail, and demand for
quality that has sustained her in such a tumultuous industry for more than two
decades.
About the Hollywood Black Film
Festival
Founded in 1998, the Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF)
aims to enhance the careers of emerging and established Black filmmakers
through a public exhibition, competition program and industry panels.
Known amongst the entertainment industry’s powerbrokers as, “The Black
Sundance,” the festival brings independent works of accomplished and aspiring
black filmmakers to an environment encompassing the mainstream Hollywood
community and Southern California film-going audiences. The festival’s goal is
to play an integral role in discovering and launching independent films and
filmmakers by bringing them to the attention of the industry, press and
public. For more information on the Hollywood Black Film Festival, visit www.hbff.org, email: info@hbff.org.
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