The Network Austin Mixer - History / Core Group

	A member of SAG/AFTRA since 1990, Doran W. Ingrham has been a hardcore supporter of the Texas film industry since returning to the USA in 2004. After asking everyone in Austin where the networking mixers were... and finding out there was not one... Doran started The Network Austin Mixer. His goal is to give actors, agents, crew members, producers, directors and writers a venue similar to those found in Los Angeles and New York. The venue? To meet others of like interest and expand their knowledge of and exposure to the entertainment industry.
	Gary L. Wimmer spent most of his adult life in bars and clubs touring the USA as a musician. In 1993 he moved to Copenhagen, Denmark, and toured throughout Northern Europe… more bars, clubs and cruise ships. During this period Gary also began writing. Upon his return to Austin in 2000, he studied acting and screenwriting, and became involved in the film community as an actor, a crew member and a reader for the Austin Film Festival. Gary met Doran on the set of Poodle Dog Lounge in 2004 and joined him in 2006 in moving the Network Austin Mixer forward.
	Steve Barcik bought his first film book at ten and became fascinated with the art form. Later, he began making short films, hooked by the audience reaction, and found the best part of the process was working with so many dedicated, talented people. He says the most wonderful times of his life were when he was on set during production. Steve has written, directed, and/or produced many short films and concert/music videos over the past 6 years. His projects have screened at MAFIA, Nudge Fest (Award), Reel Women at SXSW and METV. Steve is currently collaborating on features in development and production.
	Donise L. Hardy (CSA) began her casting career in San Francisco, established her company in Los Angeles for 6 years, then moved to Austin where she enjoyed 8 years of working in the Texas market. One of the busiest casting directors in the state, she has cast hundreds of commercials, dozens of films and industrials during her 16 year career, and has taught classes, specializing in commercial audition technique. After selling her company in July, 2007, Donise decided to continue her company Talent Works-USA and throw her considerable energy into making it the premiere website featuring Texas talent.