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Casting Director
Los Angeles, CA
Mercedes Collazo- Casting Director/ Producer/ Associate/ Segment Producer

I am a Casting Producer here in Hollywood California.  I cast everything from sitcoms to reality to documentaries.  I do a lot of casting from this site so if you are interested in being submitted for shows, get on my friends list.  I will be checking that list first.  I have many projects coming down the line with major networks.  Look out for my casting breakdowns under the classified jobs or my blogs.  Promoters and artists alike feel free to connect with me.  I am always attending a variety of events for potential prospects to be cast on my next show.  I look forward to seeing you on the silver screen!

To the production and casting professionals,  I have all the qualities required to help make your show a success!  With over 5 years of production and casting experience, you will see on my resume that I am constantly honing my skills and building a strong network of files.  My credits range from Casting Associate, Coordinator, Producer, Director.  Along with Segment and Associate Producer. With every opportunity to work with new people comes a rewarding experience that I take with me to the next level.  I look forward to working with you on your future projects!

Casting Director- Los Angeles
Real Talent Casting, Inc./ MTV Networks
"Mogul in the Making"

Casting Producer- Chicago, New York, Miami, Austin, Nashville
19 Entertainment
Untitled Model and Talent Search

Casting Associate- Los Angeles
PB & J Productions/ TLC
“Date My House”

Casting Associate- Los Angeles
Superfine Productions/ A&E
“Dr. Wood”

Contestant Coordinator- Los Angeles
Kickoff Productions/ Fremantle Media/ Fox
“Temptation”

Segment Producer- Los Angeles
Telepictures
“Date Court”

Casting Associate- Los Angeles/ Phoenix/ New York/
Atlanta
The Conlin Company
“Paradise Hotel 2”

Casting Producer- Los Angeles/ Orange County
Evolution Usa Film and Tape, Inc.
“The Real Housewives of Orange County” Season 3

Casting Producer- Los Angeles
Hallock Healey/ TV Land Network
“Before I Do”

Casting Producer- Nationwide
September Films/ WE Network
“Bridezillas” Season 4

Casting Director- Los Angeles
Hallock/ Healey/ Oxygen Network
“Breaking Up with Shannen Doherty”

Casting Coordinator- Los Angeles
Zoo Productions/ Showtime Network
“Documented”

Casting Coordinator- Los Angeles
GameShow Network
"Lingo"

Talent Coordinator- Los Angeles
Stage 29 Productions/ The Lifetime Channel
“The Ultimate Weight Solution”

Casting Associate- Los Angeles
Triage Entertainment/ ABC Family
“Scariest Places on Earth”

Casting Associate- Los Angeles/ Las Vegas
Fremantle Media/ The Lifetime Channel
“How Clean is Your House?”

Casting Associate- Los Angeles
Fremantle Media/ The Learning Channel
“Property Ladder”

Casting Associate- Los Angeles/ Nationwide
VH1 Television
“Motormouth”

Additional Experience:

11/03-12/03
Gork Enterprises/Universal/Disney
DVD Main Menu
"The Haunted Mansion"
Production Coordinator
Line Producer: Beverley Ward

10/03-11/03
Gork Enterprises/Universal/Disney
DVD Main Menu
"The Cat in the Hat"
Production Coordinator
Line Producer: Beverley Ward

7/03-10/03
Classic Media-"Pat the Bunny"
Children's book DVD
Production Coordinator
Executive Producer: Halle Stanford

   SKILLS:
•  extensive research and website knowledge

• press/ multi-media promotion/ budgets   

• interviews/ auditions/ open calls/ recruiting

• network pitches

• dv cameras, PD 150, 170, Sony -interview, b-roll

• lighting equipment
    
• file maker pro

• imovie editing
   
• releases

• game show rules and legalities

• tape day organizing and monitoring sequestration of
contestants

• troubleshooting field contestant questions and
concerns, assist supervising producers


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COMMENTS
Bobby Kent      
CommentJust stopping by to say hi! Hope you are having an awesome week.


Thu. Oct. 9, 2008, 12:56 PM
Bobby Kent
 
     
 
 
Michael Featherly      
CommentThanks for the connection.


Wed. Oct. 1, 2008, 9:35 PM
Michael Featherly
 
     
 
 
Shannon Juliana      
CommentHey Mercedes! Thanks for the connect.


Wed. Oct. 1, 2008, 6:51 PM
Shannon Juliana
 
     
 
 
Jill Zwarensteyn      
CommentThanks for the add! :)


Fri. Sep. 19, 2008, 11:05 AM
Jill Zwarensteyn
 
     
 
 
joshmchugh      
CommentHi Mercedes, thanks for the connect!


Thu. Sep. 18, 2008, 2:14 PM
joshmchugh
 
     
 
 
Makenzie      
CommentHello, much obliged for the "connect". Enjoy your week.


Tue. Sep. 16, 2008, 12:01 AM
Makenzie
 
     
 
 
Joseph Tinpan      
Commenthey whats up? how are you?


Mon. Sep. 15, 2008, 9:24 PM
Joseph Tinpan
 
     
 
 
Jayden      
CommentThanks for the connection, Hopefully we can work together one day :-) take care


Sat. Sep. 13, 2008, 11:15 AM
Jayden
 
     
 
 
Ken Washburn      
CommentThanks for the connection. The more the better.


Sat. Sep. 13, 2008, 7:47 AM
Ken Washburn
 
     
 
 
Chase von      
CommentThank you for the connection Mercedes and you are very impressive:)

(I also am wondering if you ever appear in front of the camera because your picture is lovely:)

Hoping this finds you well and thanks again for the connect:)

Sincerely,

Chase:)


Fri. Sep. 12, 2008, 4:52 PM
Chase von
 
     
 
 
Tamara      
CommentThanks for the accept to connect Mercedes! Hope to work with you someday! Wishing you continued success! Keep in touch!


Wed. Sep. 3, 2008, 6:28 PM
Tamara
 
     
 
 
Marissa autumn      
CommentBeautiful smile and great work you are doing. Thanks for adding me. Couldn't wait to work with you on a future project.

Marissa Autumn
lsvmjv@aol.com


Wed. Sep. 3, 2008, 5:22 PM
Marissa autumn
 
     
 
 
Dawn Lyn      
CommentHey there! Sorry Been Busy.How's It goin?
~Dawn~


Thu. Aug. 21, 2008, 8:39 AM
Dawn Lyn
 
     
 
 
GetPaulHoward      
CommentThanks for the add, appreciate it! Here's to continued success....

Paul
www.GetPaulHoward.com


Tue. Aug. 19, 2008, 1:54 PM
GetPaulHoward
 
     
 
 
Marie Arrington      
CommentHey Mercedes,

Thanks for the add. Hope to work with you in the future.

Marie


Mon. Aug. 18, 2008, 7:47 PM
Marie Arrington
 
     
 
 
Alissa Castellanos      
CommentThanks for the add...I would love to get some advise on "how to make THAT impression"


Thu. Aug. 14, 2008, 10:18 AM
Alissa Castellanos
 
     
 
 
jon b      
CommentHi there nice to meet you thank you so very much for the connection. hope to work with you someday! GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS YOU!


Wed. Aug. 13, 2008, 10:15 PM
jon b
 
     
 
 
Art Flesh Gordon      
CommentNice to be your friend
if you can use any music
i could sure use the exposure Art


Wed. Aug. 13, 2008, 1:51 PM
Art Flesh Gordon
 
     
 
 
Aranzazu      
CommentHello,
I'm happy to see you are a Feature Service on nextcat.
Love yor smile in this photo.

Kisses.
Aranzazu D.


Wed. Aug. 13, 2008, 1:26 AM
Aranzazu
 
     
 
 
Joahna Carol      
CommentHello Mercedes, Nice to meet you here. Thanks for the connection. I like this: . With every opportunity to work with new people comes a rewarding experience" So true.

Have a great day. Best wishes.


Tue. Aug. 5, 2008, 11:04 AM
Joahna Carol
 
     
 
 
Lynn Montgomery      
CommentGood morning Mercedes just wanted to say hello and hope alls going great. Have a wonderful day!


Tue. Aug. 5, 2008, 5:21 AM
Lynn Montgomery
 
     
 
 
Bret Culpepper      
CommentSalutations M.C.;

Thank'ee kindly!

Cheers
Bret


Fri. Aug. 1, 2008, 5:03 PM
Bret Culpepper
 
     
 
 
voicy1stef      
CommentThanks for accepting my invite. Wishing you much happiness and continued success in your work!
Stefania
:D


Wed. Jul. 23, 2008, 2:58 PM
voicy1stef
 
     
 
 
Sonya Hernandez      
CommentThanks for the add. Keep in touch.


Mon. Jul. 21, 2008, 3:07 PM
Sonya Hernandez
 
     
 
 
Russell Moore      
CommentHi Mercedes...thanks for the connection!



Mon. Jul. 21, 2008, 2:44 PM
Russell Moore
 
     
 
 
Scotty Cashon      
CommentMany Thanks for the connections.



Fri. Jul. 11, 2008, 6:11 PM
Scotty Cashon
 
     
 
 
Anthonia Kitchen      
CommentThank you for the addition & God Bless!

Anthonia


Fri. Jul. 11, 2008, 12:42 PM
Anthonia Kitchen
 
     
 
 
Lynn Montgomery      
CommentThanks so much Mercedes. Congrats on new project. Best Wishes,

Lynn Montgomery


Fri. Jul. 11, 2008, 2:58 AM
Lynn Montgomery
 
     
 
 
April      
CommentThanks for the connection! Hope to be out in California soon!


Thu. Jul. 10, 2008, 6:36 PM
April
 
     
 
 
Allene Lindsey      
CommentThanks for the connection.
Hope I make your friends list :)
Best wishes.


Wed. Jul. 9, 2008, 2:27 PM
Allene Lindsey
 
     
 
 
Kathleen Teresa Scott      
CommentHello Mercedes!

Great meeting you, and making this connection!

Looking forward to a future audition!

~Katie


Sat. Jul. 5, 2008, 10:15 PM
Kathleen Teresa Scott
 
     
 
 
Carlos and Michele      
CommentHow are you Mercedes?
The new website is up and running and I wanted to share it with you: www.avant-gardes.tv

Have a great 4th!


Thu. Jul. 3, 2008, 6:30 PM
Carlos and Michele
 
     
 
 
Berne Media Enterprises      
CommentHi Mercedes,

Thanks for accepting my invitation. I hope that we'll get to collaborate on a project very soon. Much success to you!

Best Wishes,

Jean-Marc


Thu. Jul. 3, 2008, 11:53 AM
Berne Media Enterprises
 
     
 
 
Alain Merlo      
CommentHi!

Thank you for the add.

Alain Merlo


Thu. Jul. 3, 2008, 3:10 AM
Alain Merlo
 
     
 
 
Roger C. Ambrose      
Comment"A Picture is Worth a Thousands Words...
...My -Portfolio of Designs- speaks for itself."

I would consider it an honor, if you were to review my profile and website, then consider adding me to your network here @ Nextcat. Because it's not who you know...but who knows you, hence my networking efforts.

Best to you,

Roger C. Ambrose
Production Designer
www.rogerambrose.com


Mon. Jun. 30, 2008, 11:48 PM
Roger C. Ambrose
 
     
 
 
Aranzazu      
CommentHello lady,
Hope I can audition with you.
Kisses


Mon. Jun. 30, 2008, 12:14 PM
Aranzazu
 
     
 
 
Tracy B.      
CommentThanks for the add..keep in touch!! Aloha, Tracy B.


Sat. Jun. 28, 2008, 12:05 AM
Tracy B.
 
     
 
 
Mitch Rumfelt      
CommentThanks for considering me as a possible connection. I look forward to an opportunity to work with you. Heres' to the best for the both of us and to all those who strive to make their creative passions and dreams a reality. Stay in touch!


Fri. Jun. 27, 2008, 3:15 PM
Mitch Rumfelt
 
     
 
 
Tabitha Christopher      
CommentThanks for responding so quickly to my request! I look forward to networking with you!


Thu. Jun. 26, 2008, 10:23 PM
Tabitha Christopher
 
     
 
 
Demetrius Phillips      
CommentThanks for the connection. Let's keep in touch.


Wed. Jun. 25, 2008, 1:04 AM
Demetrius Phillips
 
     
 
 
Roberta      
CommentThank-you!

Roberta


Tue. Jun. 24, 2008, 3:04 PM
Roberta
 
     
 
 
Russ Cootey      
CommentThank you for connecting. I'm looking forward to networking with you.

Peace,
Russ


Tue. Jun. 24, 2008, 2:45 PM
Russ Cootey
 
     
 
 
Jody      
CommentThanks for the add


Tue. Jun. 24, 2008, 1:46 PM
Jody
 
     
 
 
Reynaldo Infante      
CommentThanks for the add!
Cheers from the sunny Caribbean!

All the best,
Reynaldo


Sun. Jun. 22, 2008, 10:33 AM
Reynaldo Infante
 
     
 
 
Scott Schuppan      
CommentThanks so much for accepting my request to connect. I feel, well.......connected.
Take care; keep in touch,

Scott Schuppan


Thu. Jun. 19, 2008, 8:45 PM
Scott Schuppan
 
     
 
 
Elizabeth Bennett      
CommentThanks for the add!


Mon. Jun. 16, 2008, 8:02 PM
Elizabeth Bennett
 
     
 
 
Sara Palacios      
CommentHi, hope we can collaborate I am a fashion designer. Well you never know.


Tue. Jun. 10, 2008, 2:26 PM
Sara Palacios
 
     
 
 
Knotty Boy      
CommentThanks for the add. I have a couple projects this summer thanks to NextCat, hope we can work together soon


Thu. May. 22, 2008, 7:46 PM
Knotty Boy
 
     
 
 
Dawn Lyn      
CommentHello


Tue. May. 6, 2008, 11:27 AM
Dawn Lyn
 
     
 
 
Bethany      
CommentHi! Thank you so very much for the add!


Fri. May. 2, 2008, 11:30 PM
Bethany
 
     
 
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