WELCOME TO CARLSON INTERNATIONAL Celebrating over 40 Years As New York's Talent Power Authority INFORMATION & SERVICES DIRECTORY * MOTION PICTURE, TELEVISION & MUSIC PRODUCTION (filmography/discography 1967-2009) * MEET THE PRODUCTION TEAM & TECH CREW: PHOTOS FROM OUR PRODUCTION/SHOOTING SETS * TALENT PROMOTION GUIDES & DIRECTORY OF MAJOR NY/LA MODELLING/CASTING?AD/PR AGENCIES * CI'S NON-PROFIT, FREE PERSONAL TALENT DIRECTION, COUNSELLING & PROMOTIONAL SERVICES * VIEW CARLSON INTERNATIONAL'S XOTERIA-TV WEBCASTING STATIONS ABOUT CARLSON INTERNATIONAL Carlson International was established 1962 in New York as a vision of music producer Fred Barovick (known best for his light string symphonies, "The 101 Strings" for RCA and arranger for Nat King Cole and Elvis Presley). CI was then located in the legendary show business complex, The Brill Building, 1619 Broadway. Management of the company was placed in the hands of Louis Ferriol who assumed ownership in 1967. The record company went into transitional phases, adding television/film production and, ultimately, became a multimedia company. In 1974, CI moved to 250 West 57th Street, another theatrically oriented office building in New York (with affiliate "CITV" studio in Northern New Jersey, no longer in operation). In addition to it's best known niche' theatrical feature productions for broadcast, cable, satellite internet-TV and video distribution, Carlson International also produces major market television mail order commercial/infomercial campaigns for Carrington No-Run Fashion Hosiery, Satura 77 Skin Cream, Leg Magique (now mylegsmadebeautiful.com), Stitch Magician. Carlson International also provides professional personal talent direction, promotional and public relation services as an adjunct to it's production company. In 2002, The Carlson International Entertainment-Communications Group established internet presence with several specialized Internet Television streaming services under the Xoteria banner. Our current New York office location is 1133 Broadway, Suite 708 (interviews strictly by appointment) and our internet servers and website processing station is in Northern New Jersey. We're 40 plus years experienced strong with integrity you can trust and feel at ease with. 4 WAYS TO CONTACT CARLSON INTERNATIONAL 1.) BY SENDING YOUR MESSAGE HERE NAME: e-MAIL ADDRESS (for reply only-no ads): MESSAGE, COMMENT, QUERY: 2.) CALLING TALENT SERVICES DURING CONSULTATION HOURS Speak one on one with an experienced talent direction specialist Tue-Wed-Fri-Sat 11AM TO 9PM EST 1 862 763 3566 (Please be patient as we may have several calls at the same time) 3.) BY e-MAILING US talentservices@carlsoninternational.com 3.) BY WRITING US VIA POSTAL MAIL CARLSON INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT-COMMUNICATIONS GROUP 1133 Broadway, Suite 708, New York, NY 10010 Important Consumer Information If you are a model, actor, dancer, singer, musician or other creative artist and performer, it is important to remember you are also a consumer of services within your craft and promotion. As with any consumerism, there are pitfalls, Here are guidelines to assist you in preventing costly mistakes and bad experiences: Agents and Advance Promotional Fees: Professional agents and agencies work on a commission basis with models and talent they truly believe have potential. If an agent charges fees in advance, there would be no motivation to work on your behalf since they have already received their profit. Alternatively, if an agent feels your success has real possibility, their agency will work hard for you to reach that goal so there are profit returns and success for all parties concerned. You are never required to use a certain photographer or other provider for promotional materials unless the referring agent is assuming the cost. Solicitation Or Employment Of Minors No party or person may solicit, negotiate with, use the services of, execute a contract or agreement with, or employ a minor (person under 18) without the knowledge, supervision and consent of a parent or legal guardian. This is under U. S. federal law and also governed by statutes of U.S. states. Use of photographs, videos, sound recordings: A visual depiction (still or moving) or sound (voice) recording of a person may not be commercially used or distributed, published, circulated, or posted on the internet, wide or local area network, with a legally documented and executed signed release by that person. A release for persons under 18 years of age must be signed by a parent, legal guardian, attorney or agent legally authorized by a parent or legal guardian. The only legal exception is media press coverage of a news event. This is an interperative permission and expands to "paparazzi" of "celebrities," often coming under legal arguendo. It does not pertain to a yet unknown artist or performer. More consumer information for models, actors and other artists may be found on Carlson International's Talent Service Directory. You may also contact our talent director using the contact information above. VIDEOS YOU SUBMIT MAY BE REVIEWED AS VALID GENERAL AUDITIONS HOW TO MAKE & SUBMIT YOUR CASTING VIDEO TO CI 1. Make your video recording on any camcorder or other video device. Talk a bit about yourself and your career goals, then perform a theatrical monolog (you can work with someone on or off camera to "feed" you the lines. The final edited running time should be 2-3 minutes. 2. Upload your .wmv .avi .mpg or .vob file format video to a FREE private access (automatically provided) sector of Rapidshare.com. 3. Once uploaded, click on it's link and e-mail the URL (Rapidshare webpage privately listing your link) to us via e-mail: talentservices@carlsoninternational.com 4. The person casting the production will review your video as a live audition. Then, you will be contacted for a telephone interview if a possibility for casting is evaluated. 4, You may send a DVD, video file (.avi .mpg .wmv) file on data CD, or VHS videocassette tape via postal mail, UPS, or Fedex addressed to: Carlson International Entertainment-Communications Group 1133 Broadway, Suite 708 New York, NY 10010 CI can not be responsible for items lost or damaged in the mails or in shipping. Pack discs and tapes securely, safely and in the correct padded container. 5. After CI retrieves your video file from Rapidshare, if you use the file sharing facility, you have the option to return to Rapidshare.com and delete your file, or you may leave it to provide to another party. You may also opt to have it streamed free on our Xoteria-TV Modelvision-TV site. Over The Rainbow was Carlson International's sign on/sign off theme in the 80's cable TV programming/syndication days. The song captures the spirit and the spirit of the creative community to always reach for the highest goals...when someone says "we can't" reach the goal, we say, "yes, we can." If bluebirds fly, why oh why can't I. The Carlson International Entertainment-Communications Group Cares Visit Carlson International's Internet-TV Webside: Click Banner To See All Our Web-TV Stations! Websites copyright 2002-2008>br> Carlson International ECG New York USA Carlson International Entertainment Communications Group 1120 Broadway, New York, NY 10010 management services 862 763 3566 Enter your search terms Submit search form Web carlsoninternational.com oldiestelevision.com
4 WAYS TO CONTACT CARLSON INTERNATIONAL 1.) BY SENDING YOUR MESSAGE HERE
Important Consumer Information If you are a model, actor, dancer, singer, musician or other creative artist and performer, it is important to remember you are also a consumer of services within your craft and promotion. As with any consumerism, there are pitfalls, Here are guidelines to assist you in preventing costly mistakes and bad experiences: Agents and Advance Promotional Fees: Professional agents and agencies work on a commission basis with models and talent they truly believe have potential. If an agent charges fees in advance, there would be no motivation to work on your behalf since they have already received their profit. Alternatively, if an agent feels your success has real possibility, their agency will work hard for you to reach that goal so there are profit returns and success for all parties concerned. You are never required to use a certain photographer or other provider for promotional materials unless the referring agent is assuming the cost. Solicitation Or Employment Of Minors No party or person may solicit, negotiate with, use the services of, execute a contract or agreement with, or employ a minor (person under 18) without the knowledge, supervision and consent of a parent or legal guardian. This is under U. S. federal law and also governed by statutes of U.S. states. Use of photographs, videos, sound recordings: A visual depiction (still or moving) or sound (voice) recording of a person may not be commercially used or distributed, published, circulated, or posted on the internet, wide or local area network, with a legally documented and executed signed release by that person. A release for persons under 18 years of age must be signed by a parent, legal guardian, attorney or agent legally authorized by a parent or legal guardian. The only legal exception is media press coverage of a news event. This is an interperative permission and expands to "paparazzi" of "celebrities," often coming under legal arguendo. It does not pertain to a yet unknown artist or performer. More consumer information for models, actors and other artists may be found on Carlson International's Talent Service Directory. You may also contact our talent director using the contact information above.
VIDEOS YOU SUBMIT MAY BE REVIEWED AS VALID GENERAL AUDITIONS HOW TO MAKE & SUBMIT YOUR CASTING VIDEO TO CI 1. Make your video recording on any camcorder or other video device. Talk a bit about yourself and your career goals, then perform a theatrical monolog (you can work with someone on or off camera to "feed" you the lines. The final edited running time should be 2-3 minutes. 2. Upload your .wmv .avi .mpg or .vob file format video to a FREE private access (automatically provided) sector of Rapidshare.com. 3. Once uploaded, click on it's link and e-mail the URL (Rapidshare webpage privately listing your link) to us via e-mail: talentservices@carlsoninternational.com 4. The person casting the production will review your video as a live audition. Then, you will be contacted for a telephone interview if a possibility for casting is evaluated. 4, You may send a DVD, video file (.avi .mpg .wmv) file on data CD, or VHS videocassette tape via postal mail, UPS, or Fedex addressed to: Carlson International Entertainment-Communications Group 1133 Broadway, Suite 708 New York, NY 10010 CI can not be responsible for items lost or damaged in the mails or in shipping. Pack discs and tapes securely, safely and in the correct padded container. 5. After CI retrieves your video file from Rapidshare, if you use the file sharing facility, you have the option to return to Rapidshare.com and delete your file, or you may leave it to provide to another party. You may also opt to have it streamed free on our Xoteria-TV Modelvision-TV site. Over The Rainbow was Carlson International's sign on/sign off theme in the 80's cable TV programming/syndication days. The song captures the spirit and the spirit of the creative community to always reach for the highest goals...when someone says "we can't" reach the goal, we say, "yes, we can." If bluebirds fly, why oh why can't I.
HOW TO MAKE & SUBMIT YOUR CASTING VIDEO TO CI 1. Make your video recording on any camcorder or other video device. Talk a bit about yourself and your career goals, then perform a theatrical monolog (you can work with someone on or off camera to "feed" you the lines. The final edited running time should be 2-3 minutes. 2. Upload your .wmv .avi .mpg or .vob file format video to a FREE private access (automatically provided) sector of Rapidshare.com. 3. Once uploaded, click on it's link and e-mail the URL (Rapidshare webpage privately listing your link) to us via e-mail: talentservices@carlsoninternational.com 4. The person casting the production will review your video as a live audition. Then, you will be contacted for a telephone interview if a possibility for casting is evaluated. 4, You may send a DVD, video file (.avi .mpg .wmv) file on data CD, or VHS videocassette tape via postal mail, UPS, or Fedex addressed to: Carlson International Entertainment-Communications Group 1133 Broadway, Suite 708 New York, NY 10010 CI can not be responsible for items lost or damaged in the mails or in shipping. Pack discs and tapes securely, safely and in the correct padded container. 5. After CI retrieves your video file from Rapidshare, if you use the file sharing facility, you have the option to return to Rapidshare.com and delete your file, or you may leave it to provide to another party. You may also opt to have it streamed free on our Xoteria-TV Modelvision-TV site. Over The Rainbow was Carlson International's sign on/sign off theme in the 80's cable TV programming/syndication days. The song captures the spirit and the spirit of the creative community to always reach for the highest goals...when someone says "we can't" reach the goal, we say, "yes, we can." If bluebirds fly, why oh why can't I.
The Carlson International Entertainment-Communications Group Cares Visit Carlson International's Internet-TV Webside: Click Banner To See All Our Web-TV Stations! Websites copyright 2002-2008>br> Carlson International ECG New York USA Carlson International Entertainment Communications Group 1120 Broadway, New York, NY 10010 management services 862 763 3566 Enter your search terms Submit search form Web carlsoninternational.com oldiestelevision.com