The Actress Mommy - Karen Leigh Monsalvatge

Karen Leigh Monsalvatge is a versatile award-winning actress who has appeared in numerous television, film and video productions in addition to performing in the Whodunnit Murder Mystery and Olde Tyme Radio Show theater productions.

Her national television credits include Dr. G. Medical Examiner and commercials for The Drew Carey Show, AutoMax and Puritan’s Pride vitamins. Motion picture credits include Waterboy, Any Given Sunday directed by Oliver Stone, In The Shadows, Instinct and as the fore-person on the TV pilot of The Jury. An accomplished singer, Karen sings backup and harmony on Hallmark’s Tubby Time.

Karen has modeled for Scholastic Books, Hospice Daughter and Embassy Suites, among others, is a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Cancer Society and a speaker for Arnold Palmer Children & Families Hospital in Orlando, Florida.

She appears on YouTube.com as Karen Leigh Hostess and currently performs in State of Confusion, My Redneck Wedding and Fat Louie's Dinner Murder Mystery.

In 2007, Karen was awarded a Crystal Reel award by the Florida Motion Picture & Television Association.

Please contact Ms. Monsalvatge at kcreatewme2@yahoo.com or by phone at (407) 247-8560 when you need an experienced actress, singer or model to help promote your company or production. Casting directors and agents may preview her profile at www.800casting.com, Talent ID #14898.

The Actor Daddy -- Scott duPont

Scott duPont is an award-winning actor and producer who has appeared in more than 50 films, 100 commercials & corporate videos as well as numerous television projects.

Scott has won four Crystal Reel Awards for his work on both sides of the camera.

He was presented an "Up and Comers Award by the Orlando Business Journal and the Florida Motion Picture & Television Association’s President’s and R. John Hugh Awards for excellence and professionalism in the entertainment industry

Scott has served on the Board of Directors of the Florida Motion Picture & Television Association for the past 7 years, as President of the Orlando chapter in 2005 and as State President in 2006. In 2006 he was also elected Chairman of the Florida Alliance of Media & Entertainment and was most recently elected President of the Florida Cast & Crew Association. He occasionally writes for Focus In, chART Magazine, The Director’s Chair and other industry trade publications.

Having an actor of Scott's caliber greatly enhanced the production of the Marker Memories...video. When he asked the actress daughter what she was counting and added the "hon", it created a familiarity that put everyone at ease.

To contact an agent representing Mr. duPont in your area, please call 407-629-SCOTT /(407) 629-72688 or visit www.scottdupont.com. You won't be disappointed in his performance for your ad, video, commercial or as the host of your event.

The Players -- Robert Jakobsen, Videographer

As you watch the Marker Memories...video, you'll notice the extraordinary graphics implemented by the videographer Robert Jakobsen.

Robert has won so many awards for his work it'd be nearly impossible to list them all here. His thoughtful editing, graphics and background music allowed the video to have the emotional effect it has had on viewers.

One behind the scenes note: as Robert, his very capable assistant Shelley Olson, and I returned from scouting locations and routes prior to filming, we came upon a crash. Police and rescue personnel were on scene so our help wasn't needed. But an opportunity was seen.

Shelley parked while Robert grabbed his camera equipment and crossed the road to record the event. Not out of disrespect for the victims, but to use the material for the video. If you'll notice toward the beginning when the IHOP is shown, you'll see his work on display -- the restaurant, strobing emergency lights, an officer wearing a reflective vest, the fire/rescue engine and so on. That's where that footage came from.

Another tribute to his skills and imagination occurred when he and I discussed ideas for using hearts in some manner.

I wondered if, as the introduction was read, the various markers he filmed could flash on the screen, much like computer screen savers, and at the conclusion of the introduction form themselves into the shape of a heart, perhaps broken on each side, to represent the broken hearts of all involved with traffic crashes.

What Robert created turned out to be much better. That was the long winding road with the hearts at the video's end, as the song "A Long, Long Road to Say Goodbye" played.

Impressive!

But what is more impressive is the new venture Robert and Shelley have started, Recovery Connection, to help people trying to cope with addiction problems. Please visit their site at www.drug-alcohol-addiction-recovery.com.

Please visit Mr. Jakobsen's web site at: www.gaoncreative.com to learn of his other projects and the skills and imagination he can offer to bring your project to a successful conclusion.