For those who want to escape into the fantasy of Hollywood as well as for young hopefuls trying to make the dream a reality, check out www.showbizzle.com. Designed for anyone with a computer who wants to be entertained, network with other talented performers, and/or jump start their careers, showbizzle features original, scripted video content while developing a robust community of emerging actors, writers, directors and general fans of the biz.
Showbizzle is the inspiration of father-daughter team Charles and Lindsey Rosin, and is a reflection of their combined experience, his as an industry veteran who includes among his credits executive producer/showrunner of the first five seasons of the original Beverly Hills 90210, and hers as an award winning young playwright and newly minted member of the Writers Guild.
“What makes showbizzle special is the performance space we provide for talented newcomers away from the immediate pressures of the marketplace,” said Charles Rosin. “Every career has to start somewhere - and we’re hoping to find people who’ll want to be part of the fun of both our web series and our community opportunities,” added Lindsey Rosin.
Showbizzle is told from the first person point-of-view of Janey, an aspiring screenwriter who likes to hang out at her favorite coffee shop and listen to the crazy stories that her friends are only too willing to share. As Janey puts it, “there’s always somebody hooking up, screwing up, breaking up…all while chasing their first big break.” The series is set in Hollywood in 2009. Season One will run for 23 weeks featuring 29 cast members, with new episodes available on a weekly basis.
In addition to the series, showbizzle has a number of special features designed to entertain and inform people about the industry. “Inside the Bizzle” is an ongoing conversation with top industry insiders such as David Semel (“House”), Elizabeth Heldens (“Friday Night Lights”) and Ted Cohen (“Friends”) about their careers, how they succeeded and their heartfelt advice for people getting started. “Bizzle Bits” is a place to watch behind-the-scenes footage about the show. “The Digital Showcase” is a stage to promote professional and upcoming talent.
The community section will be a resource for emerging talent, starting with the 21 contemporary monologues available for free download on the website. It will also feature some of our favorite member-submitted videos on the Digital Showcase, then let the members vote on their favorites - and give a community member the opportunity to be paid to do original material on the site.
Showbizzle was created by Lindsey Rosin and Charles Rosin; directed by Lindsey Rosin and Arika Lisanne Mittman; written primarily by Lindsey Rosin, Charles Rosin and Arika Lisanne Mittman; and produced by Charles Rosin, Lindsey Rosin, Andy Fielder and Michael Marantz.
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