Donna Marie Sergi's Page

Name

Donna Marie Sergi

Profession

Actress/Singer/Personal Assistant/Casting Assistant/Filmmaker

Company

D'Marieco Productions

Memberships, Affiliations, Unions

SAG

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Birthday

May 27

Website

http://www.nowcasting.com/donnamariesergi

MySpace Address

http://www.myspace.com/donnamariesergi

LinkedIn Address

http://www.LinkedIn.com/in/donnamariesergi

Facebook Address

http://www.facebook.com/donnamariesergi

Resume (Position, Network/Production Company, Year, Location, & Description) - you can cut and paste your resume here

Donna Marie Sergi
(661) 993-3334
dmariesergi@yahoo.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

Casting Assistant for AEA Productions of “A Streetcar Named Desire”, “SubUrbia”, “Betty’s Summer Vacation” and Harmony Gold Feature Films “Heart of Fear” and “Abe and Bruno”, BJS Productions
2005 - Present
• Collect photos and resumes of local theatre talent
• Review and pull pictures of online and mailed in submissions
• Interview actors in casting sessions
• Help create audition schedule
• Assist in final casting decisions

Producer of “Red Right Return,” Papillon Picture Company
2008
• Raise funds for feature film via accredited and qualified investors
• Qualify investors
• Summarize project and estimated returns
• Review subscription, IRA documents and private placement memorandum
• Research cast and crew via the Internet
• Provide already existing clients with project updates

Personal Assistant to James Hong, Hong Studios
2007 – 2008
• Organize home and work offices
• Sort and file headshots, one sheets, production stills and paperwork
• Create and update schedule for feature film
• Take notes of phone conferences
• Suggest actors for casting feature film
• Perform script coverage of feature film script


Associate Producer / Assistant to Producer Steele Shannon for Modern Twain Stories: “The Prince and the Pauper” and “The Boys of Appletown,” Oak Films
2006 – 2007
• Raise funds for G-rated family films via accredited and qualified investors
• Qualify investors
• Summarize project and estimated returns
• Review subscription, IRA documents and private placement memorandum
• Research cast and crew
• Set appointments for accredited and qualified investors with Mr. Shannon
• Make bank deposits and withdrawals for Mr. Shannon’s personal and business accounts
• Interdigitate Mr. Shannon’s various filing systems to work more efficiently
• Answer telephones and transfer
• Record Mr. Shannon’s telephone messages
• Type letters to Mr. Shannon’s clients and business associates using Word
• Provide already existing clients with project updates

Pers. Asst. to Dir., Irene Gilbert, Stella Adler Academy of Acting, Hollywood, CA
1998 – 2007
• Represent the Academy as a docent, reviewing the history of the school and its technique
• E-mail and mail academy literature to potential students
• Schedule interviews / auditions
• Help Ms. Gilbert prepare for potential student interviews and special events
• Register students
• File student information and payment records
• Interface the review board regarding advertising and promotional activities
• Associate in promotional activities, i.e., book sales, alumni guest speakers, fundraisers
• Assist Ms. Gilbert in completion of student evaluations at the close of each term
• Organize Ms. Gilbert’s home office to aid with preparation of taxes
• Shop for Ms. Gilbert’s clothing, groceries and gifts
• Care for family pet, i.e.: grooming, feeding, giving medicine, walking, etc.
• Drive Ms. Gilbert to doctor appointments and special academy events

EDUCATION
California State University, Northridge
BA in Theatre Arts, 1992
Stella Adler Academy of Acting, Hollytwood, CA

SPECIAL SKILLS
Administration, Casting, Comstar, Customer Service, Filemaker, Microsoft Access, Excel, Outlook, Word, iCal, iChat, Internet Research, Mac, PC, Sales, Script Coverage, Telemarketing, Typing (55 wpm)

HOBBIES
Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Gardening, Hiking, Movies, Scrapbooking, Singing, Theatre, Yoga

Active Projects

Featured Role, "The Oatmeal Man" (Pulsa Pictures, Pre-Prod.)
Supporting Role, "Roll Call" (3Old Farts Prods., Pre-Prod.)
Supporting Role, "Forbidden Border" (Harmony Gold, Post Prod.)

Favorites (Film, Director, Television, Actors, Musicians, etc.)

Always, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, Grey's Anatomy, Holly Hunter, Marisa Tomei,Tom Hanks,Richard Dreyfuss, Danny Elfman

Dreams & Goals

It is my goal to be a continuously working filmmaker/actress/singer/casting director. It is my dream to have a beautiful house with a wraparound porch that has a gorgeous view to share with my family. I will save and invest well for the future of myself and my family, and do indeed already live a blissful life!:-)