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Kari Nissena

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An award-winning American actress, Kari Nissena has performed extensively on both stage and screen. Covering just about every corner of the industry, she has acted in Film, Television, Theater, Radio, Commercials, Voiceover, and more. With hundreds of acting jobs to her credit, She is known for her complex... See full bio »

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My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel

Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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2014 Rise of the Lonestar Ranger (pre-production)
Annabelle
 
2012/III Crossroads (post-production)
Laura
 
2012 Hollywood Inc. (TV series) (completed)
Dr. Linda Sanders / Officer Kris Westley / Nurse Kaylee / …
– Sara (2012) … Dr. Linda Sanders
– Actors … Meryl Chandler
– Bleach … Dr. Linda Sanders (voice)
– Cindy Crawford's Mole … Nurse Kaylee (voice)
– Hollywood Inc.
See all 21 episodes »
 
2013 The Rogue Report (short)
Rebecca Flynn
 
2012 Least Among Saints
Beth
 
2012 The Disappointment of Jonathan Bender (short)
Cynthia Tanner
 
2011 11/11/11 (video)
Sofie
 
2011 Family 2.0 (short)
Eleanor
 
2011 What a Great Idea
 
2011 The Casting Workshop (video short)
Alicia Lynn
 
2010 The Rendezvous: A Love Story (short)
Louis's Therapist
 
2010 Taking a Stand (short)
Mrs. Brown
 
2010 Eye on Entertainment (TV series)
Actress
– Interview with Actress Kari Nissena of 'Callous' (2010) … Actress
 
2010 Sexual Harassment Orientation (short)
Tamra
 
2010 Intervention: Mike (short)
Girlfriend
 
2010 The Guilty (short)
Alexis
 
2010 Changing Hands
Alix
 
2009 Callous
Tammy Young
 
2009 Dear Lemon Lima
Norma
 
2009 Humanity's End (video)
Gorlock
 
2008 Worth (short)
Sheila
 
2008 The Mind Conjurers (short)
 
2008 Just Jordan (TV series)
Stage Manager
– Boogie Toasties (2008) … Stage Manager
 
2007 A-Date (short)
Emma
 
2007 Pashittu (short)
Woman in film
 
2006 Cats on a Plane (short)
Kitty
 
2006 Protected! (video short)
Blanche Wiggum
 
2005 Silver Patriot (short)
Camile/Dr. Chameleon
 
2005 Raw Footage
Viv's Friend
 
2004 Huff (TV series)
Margo
– Assault & Pepper (2004) … Margo (uncredited)
 
2004 Nip/Tuck (TV series)
Surgery Assistant
– Agatha Ripp (2004) … Surgery Assistant (uncredited)
– Naomi Gaines (2004) … Surgery Assistant (uncredited)
 
2004 Ringtone Blues (short)
Betty Sweetheart
 
2003 A Simple Choice (short)
Jogger 1
 
2003 Teeth of Doom (short)
Nurse
 
2003 Music Is a Joke! (TV short)
Sally
 
2003 Strange as Angels
Laura
 
2003 What Should You Do? (TV series)
Teacher
– Pencil in the Heart (2003) … Teacher
 
2002 Dual (short)
Patti Mae
 
Show ShowProducer (13 titles)
2012 Hollywood Inc. (TV series) (producer - 22 episodes) (completed)
– Sara (2012) (producer)
– Actors (producer)
– Bleach (producer)
– Caveman (producer)
– Cindy Crawford's Mole (producer)
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2011 The Fairway (short) (associate producer)
 
2010 Behind the Scenes: Callous (short) (associate producer)
 
2010 Newfound Confidence (short) (co-producer)
 
2010 The Guilty (short) (producer)
 
2007 A-Date (short) (producer)
 
2007 Behind the Scenes: The Making of Protected! (video documentary short) (producer)
 
2006 Cats on a Plane (short) (producer)
 
2006 Protected! (video short) (producer)
 
2005 Silver Patriot (short) (executive producer)
 
2005 Behind the Scenes: Silver Patriot (video documentary short) (producer)
 
2005 High Midnight (short) (producer)
 
2004 Ringtone Blues (short) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowCasting Director (7 titles)
2012 Hollywood Inc. (TV series) (completed)
– Sara (2012)
– Actors
– Bleach
– Caveman
– Cindy Crawford's Mole
See all 21 episodes »
 
2010 The Guilty (short)
 
2007 A-Date (short)
 
2006 Cats on a Plane (short)
 
2006 Protected! (video short)
 
2005 Silver Patriot (short)
 
2004 Ringtone Blues (short)
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
2012 Hollywood Inc. (TV series) (completed)
– Sara (2012)
– Actors
– Hollywood Inc.
– Legal Ease
– Little Black Book
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Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (3 titles)
2011 The Alien's Wife (TV series) (production consultant - 4 episodes)
– Los Angeles, California (2011) (production consultant)
– Area 51 (2011) (production consultant)
– Las Vegas, Nevada (2011) (production consultant)
– Roswell, New Mexico (2011) (production consultant)
 
2004 Ringtone Blues (short) (choreographer)
 
2003 Hollywood Homicide (stand-in - uncredited)
 
Show ShowCasting Department (1 title)
2012 The Russian Roulette (short) (additional casting)
 
Show ShowThanks (4 titles)
2010 Eye on Entertainment (TV series) (special thanks - 1 episode, 2010) (very special thanks - 1 episode, 2010)
– Interview with Cast of 'Target Practice' (2010) (special thanks)
– Interview with Filmmaker and Actor Joey Lanai (2010) (very special thanks)
 
2010 The Resolve (TV series) (special thanks - 1 episode)
– Danny Lives Here (2010) (special thanks)
 
2010 Pretty the Series (TV series) (thanks - 1 episode)
– A Pretty Return (thanks)
 
2009 Time (video short) (thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (5 titles)
2010-2011 Eye on Entertainment (TV series)
Herself
– Interview with Actress & Producer Kari Nissena (2011) … Herself
– 2010 Callous Launch Party at Busby's East (2010) … Herself
 
2010 Actors Entertainment (TV series)
Herself
– ActorsE Chat: Mary Jo Gruber/Kari Nissena (2010) … Herself
 
2010 Behind the Scenes: Callous (short)
Herself
 
2007 Behind the Scenes: The Making of Protected! (video documentary short)
Herself
 
2005 Behind the Scenes: Silver Patriot (video documentary short)
Herself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2006 Good Morning America (TV series)
 

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