BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles Agents and Casting Directors were impressed with new talent they saw at the recent Fusion Casting Conference held in Austin, Texas.

"This has been one of the best events. The talent here is extraordinary. I've never called back so many people. I recommend it!" said Pam Frasier, a casting director who has placed talent in films including Stomp the Yard, Beauty Shop, Collateral Damage, and TV series including Alias and Mad TV.

Melissa Moss, who cast for High School Musical 3 and Camp Rock, and her colleague Keri Owens, Associate Casting Director for Heroes, also had great things to say. "We saw great talent -- a lot of great kids and adults. It was a very positive experience," said Melissa. Keri added, "The event was well run. I was especially impressed with the little kids."

Talent Agent Denny Sevier, of the House of Reps, commented, "I've seen some really terrific talent today. One of the things I found most amazing about this event was that the talent was very prepared." Beau Barella, a manager with MC Talent Management agreed. "The talent was awesome. There were some really great children here to pick from here in Austin. I'm very pleased with the event."

Several performers were considered "hot-items," each receiving more than 10 callbacks. They are now busy making representation decisions as they move forward in their careers. Casting Fusion congratulates these highly successful participants:

    Kaelynn Blasius, age 11: 6 agents and managers, 4 casting directors
    Collin Ethridge, age 7: 11 agents and managers, 1 casting director
    Anastasia Garel, age 4: 7 agents and managers, 3 casting directors
    AJ Genzlinger, age 16: 7 agents and managers, 3 casting directors
    Abby Kauffman, age 10: 8 agents and managers, 4 casting directors
    Regan Liddel, age 9: 13 agents and managers, 3 casting directors
    LeAnne Moore, age 15: 12 agents and managers, 1 casting director
    Lynsey McDaniel, age 13:11 agents and managers, 5 casting directors
    Nene Mulukutla, age 12: 6 agents and managers, 4 casting directors
    Austin Rigsby: 14 agents and managers, 2 casting directors
    Anael Solomachin, age 10: 9 agents and managers, 1 casting director
    Zoe Strickland, age 8: 6 agents and managers, 4 casting directors
    Tiffany Stringer, age 10: 11 agents and managers, 4 casting directors
    Hunter Wilson, age 9: 7 agents and managers, 3 casting directors

To learn more about Casting Fusion and upcoming events, go to http://www.castingfusion.com or http://www.castingfusion.info.

SOURCE Casting Fusion