Each month, join Women In Film & Television Austin members for a networking session. Start off the evening with simple introductions, then mix & mingle and learn about each others' ideas and goals.
Our special guest for February is Lindsay Sheppard with Lonestar VO.
Who: Everyone! WIFT Austin members, allies, and the public community interested in film, television, and the media industry in general. Whether in front of the camera, or behind the camera, we have attendees in all roles.
What: A FREE, low-stress networking and mingling opportunity.
When: Thursday, February 20 from 7PM - 8:30PM
Where: Meanwhile Brewing, 3901 Promontory Point Dr. Austin, TX 78744
Why: In this industry, it's not just who you know, it's who knows you! We've created a space for you to meet other like-minded individuals in a no-pressure situation and we're proud to share that many personal and professional relationships have formed from our Third Thursday networking event.
Let us help you make your special connections in this industry.
RSVP BY FEBRUARY 19
About Lindsay Sheppard
Lindsay Sheppard is an accomplished voiceover professional with over 20 years of experience as a voice actor, director, agent and coach in cartoons, video games, anime, commercials, and corporate narration. Her journey into voice acting began during her college years, where she initially pursued a degree in animation driven by her love for cartoons. However, it was while studying that she discovered her true passion for voice acting, ultimately shifting her focus and forging a career that has included over 200 character roles and thousands of commercials and narration projects.
In 2019, Lindsay founded Lone Star VO, an education and community resource for Texas based voice actors, which has since expanded to support students from all over the world. As a coach, she offers a comprehensive educational experience for aspiring voice actors, blending performance techniques with vital business knowledge gleaned from her extensive career across all aspects of the voiceover industry.
In addition to her voiceover work, Lindsay is deeply passionate about disability advocacy, and volunteers time with the Disabled Voice Actor Database to help raise awareness and attract more inclusive casting opportunities for disabled voice actors. Lindsay frequently travels to conventions around the country, connecting with fans of her work, talking about voice over and sharing her insights as a disabled voice actor navigating the entertainment industry. At home she is a mom to two wonderful children that love being behind the mic and wife to an incredible voiceover talent agent that fights to sustain fair rates for the entire industry.
About Lonestar VO
Founded in 2019 by Lindsay Sheppard, Lone Star VO (LSVO) is an education resource dedicated to enhancing careers and strengthening the community of Texas voiceover artists. Together we can create a strong Texas voiceover community that fights for fair rates, high standards, confidence in our voices and in one another. At the heart of LSVO, is our dedication to community, growth, education, collaboration and unity.
Lone Star VO offers a wide range of remotely accessible educational resources designed to support voiceover artists at any level of experience. For students that are new to the industry, we offer many introductory classes and training opportunities to help you navigate the basics of voiceover work. As students progress, we offer increasingly challenging classes that expand your knowledge and skills. For advanced students and professionals, we offer many additional specialty classes and workshops designed to help you elevate your craft in specific genres.
For students that prefer a more one on one approach, we offer private coaching opportunities from industry experts, providing focused, personalized attention to fine tune both your performance skills and business knowledge. Whether you are looking to break into the industry or refine your technique, there are opportunities tailored to every career stage.
With a team of volunteers and monthly meetups to welcome you to the thriving community and a wide variety of coaches to guide you along the way, no matter where you are in your voiceover journey, Lone Star VO has the resources and support to help take your career even further.
About Meanwhile Brewing
Meanwhile is a 3-vessel, 15bbl brewery and taproom located in South Austin. We’re beer-people. But we’re also people-people. We proudly keep company with anyone seeking world-class beer and a little respite. Our space features a soccer field, outdoor stage and private events venue, so whether you’re clocking out, gearing up, winding down, or passing through, there’s always something going on at Meanwhile worth raising a glass to.
