Introduce Yourself : I don't just teach, act, write, shoot, and direct. I have a mission. by Van Brooks

I've been doing this for over 40 years, starting in 1970 when I shot Janis Joplin at her last appearance before her tragic death. I've been coaching actors since 1985, starting in New York, then Seattle, next to Austin, then in Los Angeles. I divide my time between Austin and LA, and sometimes I'm in New York also. Getting ready to shoot another short film here in Austin this spring, then moving on to a feature in the fall. I'd love to network with anybody and everybody, interacting and communicating is what I do. Let me know if you want coaching, photographs, a writer/director, or an old hand at acting. And I'll drop just two names, ask me if you want more: I worked with Joel and Ethan Coen on their first feature, BLOOD SIMPLE. And hey - good luck to everybody pursuing their dreams. Make sure you make your friend's successes your successes.