“I am a British actor in Paris. A year ago, I had very few contacts and no real support network. Over the past year, since the creation of Bridge Media, this situation has radically changed.

Through Bridge Meetings, I have met a whole group of international actors in Paris, plus producers, casting agents, and even a lawyer. This has meant that people from the entertainment business who were previously ‘untouchable’ have become contacts. They therefore, in turn, now know who the members of Bridge are as well.

The founders of Bridge Media Network, Vernice Klier and Pat Zraidi, are constantly working for us, to give us every chance to succeed in the business - all this in a friendly, open atmosphere.

This is something that was definitely missing in Paris before the creation of Bridge.”

--Jon Hutchinson – British actor living in Paris, France

 “Joining Bridge Media Network has made me become aware of what being a professional actor really involves. I learned things that are never taught in theatre courses, such as who to approach and how, all the different kinds of jobs that an actor can do, the importance of networking, and so on.

People come to the conferences because they know there will be a good, relaxed and professional atmosphere. We all go there to share experiences and contacts, getting together and helping each other, instead of wanting so much to keep all this for ourselves that we might finish withdrawing into ourselves!

This network not only deserves to become more and more alive; it is a necessity in the actual theatre and cinema industry!"

--Madeleine Bongard – Swiss actress living in Paris, France

 “I look forward to the Bridge Media Network conferences each month, I always leave feeling inspired and a few times with a possibility for work! I also look forward to what Bridge Media can become: a truly interactive and vast network of actors, artists, directors...it's a new concept for artists in France but it's something we are missing and definitely need in Paris.”

--Lexie Kendrick – American actress living in Paris, France

“Vernice Klier and Pat Zraidi have designed an organization open to actors, writers and performers from Film, TV, Theater, Music, and Dance.

Since Bridge Media opened in Paris last fall, it has been a haven for professionals.  Whether their language be French or English, Bridge Media provides exciting encounter space for guest performers, introducing touring theater companies, and speakers from varied realms. The accent is on open exchange.

Klier, who lives in Santa Monica, Ca. and Paris, spans borders and brings her own talent, rare energy and experience as acting coach to the workshop. Among her students are famous names–Juliette Binoche, Monica Bellucci, Vincent Cassel—as well as fresh talent.  Her unique gift: grasping the individual’s inner workings, hidden talents, using these insights to free the performer within.

And this is how Bridge Media works: a theater for inspired collaborations.”

--Joan Dupont – American journalist (International Herald Tribune) living in Paris, France

“Every event I’ve attended (I’ve missed only one!) has been an enriching experience, personally as well as professionally. What I’ve experienced is that Bridge really lives up to its name. Before the monthly networking events I had the impression we were all more or less small isolated rocks in the ocean… now that picture is changing into an archipelago of interconnected islands.

Personally, Bridge makes me wiser: listening to people of the various professions involved in the entertainment business makes me more realistic in my outlook on the professional world I’ve chosen to engage in. Professionally, it’s obviously a wonderful place to expand my network. And what’s more – it’s easy, because that’s essentially why we’re all there – for professional reasons. There’s no false pretence. People are open and there’s always a good ambience.

Bridge has become a monthly highlight! I recommend it to everyone who’s serious about making it in the entertainment business here in Paris… and elsewhere.”