Joy Pervis Named Featured Speaker for 2013 WIFTA Spring Roundup

ATLANTA - April 6, 2013 - PRLog -- She's got an eye for talent and her finger on the pulse of what's happening in the TV / Film production industry. That’s why Women In Film & Television Atlanta (WIFTA) has asked Joy Pervis of J Pervis Talent Agency to be its special guest speaker at its April 18, 2013 Spring Roundup. That morning, Joy will be sharing the inside scoop on Georgia entertainment with WIFTA members and others...including how entertainment professional should navigate their careers to have that "staying power" they want!

The WIFTA Spring Roundup will be a morning of opportunities for professionals in all aspects of the TV / Film industry. Not only will attendees learn about the current entertainment climate in Georgia but they will also have an opportunity to network with fellow members and hear what's in store for WIFTA from the current WIFTA Board of Directors. Plus, actors attending the Spring Roundup who are seeking agency representation will have the opportunity to submit their headshot and resume. WIFTA will be collecting them at the registration table on behalf of Ms. Pervis!

So, join WIFTA for its Spring Roundup breakfast meeting on April 18, 2013 from 8:30a - 10:30a at No Mas Cantina 180 Walker St. Atlanta, GA 30313. J Pervis Talent Agency is an event sponsor and has graciously offered to pick up the breakfast tab for a limited number of WIFTA members. Once that limit is reached the costs for the event are as follows: Meeting only - WIFTA Members: Free / Non-Members: $10.00; Meeting + Breakfast - WIFTA Members: $12.00 / Non-Members: $20.00. Registration is required. Those interested in attending must RSVP at WIFTA.org/Events by April 14, 2013.

About Joy Pervis

Joy Pervis began her career in Atlanta as the creator of Hot Shot Kids in 1993. Because of her strong ability to spot talent, she was selected to be the Head Talent Scout for the prestigious Osbrink Agency. Her career took off from there! Today, Joy Pervis is nationally accredited with the discovering and developing the talents of some of today’s top names in film and television. Dakota Fanning, Elle Fanning, Raven Symone', Morgan Saylor (Showtime's Homeland, winner of the 2013 Golden Globe for Best Drama Series), Nolan Gould (ABC's Emmy and Golden Globe award winning series, Modern Family), Maggie Jones (Fox's Ben & Kate), Laura Wiggins (Showtime's Shameless), Blake Michael (Disney's Dog With a Blog), Lucas Till (X-Men), just to name a few. For more information on Joy Pervis and J Pervis Talent Agency, visit www.JPervisTalent.com.

About Women In Film & Television Atlanta (WIFTA)

Women In Film & Television Atlanta (WIFTA), a 501c-3 Georgia non-profit, is a member-based professional organization affiliated with other Women In Film chapters around the world. Since our inception in 1974, the Atlanta chapter has proudly had a membership community of multi-generational and culturally diverse professionals, which include producers, directors, actors, entertainment attorneys, camera and sound technicians, film editors, graphic design artists, make-up artists, wardrobe specialists, screenwriters, talent agents and casting directors. Women in Film & Television Atlanta (WIFTA) is dedicated to improving the status and portrayal of women in film, television, video and other screen based media by offering opportunities for media makers to connect, create, champion and inspire.