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Bill Wise, a Constant Presence in Austin’s Film Scene, Dies at 61 • The Austin Chronicle When people talk about memorable actors, their default thinking is A-listers, or maybe the big-name supporting actors. But often just as important are the bit part players who add that undefinable something to a movie. Austinite Bill Wise was one of those actors, the definitional “I know that guy!...

Collier Talent Agency is devastated by the loss of one of our own, Bill Wise. Bill is a true Austin icon, a one-of-a-kind artist who made Austin weird and tried to keep it that way. Bill’s mind moved at lightning speed. He was a fearless performer and an absolute comic genius. His heart was enormous. He loved connecting people in the community. The list of his collaborators is long and illustrious. He was always creating, always making art. He loved bragging about his sons, whom he loved deeply. His dog Herbert was his constant companion, whom he adored. He was a proud Irishman, and in the true Irish tradition, he made us laugh & broke our hearts.

Bill, you were surrounded by people, fans & collaborator alike, who loved you & marveled at your talent.

We hope you felt the love. We will miss you so very much.

It’s always a pleasure to work for , an amazing actor, gifted guide to fellow actors, and fantastic human being. We are so honored to be a part of the journey!

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That’s a wrap on the 2026 Texas Film Awards! Across two days, we celebrated reunions, community, and film as we inducted a new class of honorees into the Texas Film Hall of Fame, all while raising funds to support filmmakers throughout the state.

2026 Honorees:
🏆 Sonny Carl Davis, presented by Richard Linklater and Mike Blizzard
🏆 Rising Star Award: Sydney Chandler, presented by Kyle Chandler and Noah Hawley (by video)
🏆 Julian Schnabel, presented by Richard Linklater and a tribute by Benicio del Toro (by video)
🏆 Star of Texas Award: SPY KIDS, presented by Gabriel Luna, Accepted by Robert Rodriguez, Elizabeth Avellán, Alexa PenaVega, Daryl Sabara, and Antonio Banderas (by video)

Thanks to our sponsors!
Arts and Labor ()
Wells Fargo ()
26 Keys Productions ()
Jaime’s Spanish Village Gourmet Salsas ()
JP’s Peace, Love, and Happiness Foundation ()
The Moody Foundation ()
Moss ()
Texas Film Commission ()
Aguasol ()
Meanwhile Beer ()
Serendipity Wines ()

Thanks to our hosts, chairs, and committee!

💫 Honorary Hosts: Noah and Kyle Hawley ( )

💖 Chairs: Celeste & Adrian Quesada ( )

🎹 Music Director: JaRon Marshall ( of )

Nightcap Music: Joshy Soul ()

COMMITTEE

💃🏻 Kathy Blackwell and Steve Scheibal ( )

🪩 Donna Blair and Tamara Carlisle ( )

🌟 Noël and Will Bridges ( )

🎉 Polly and Lonnie Cooper ()

✨ Maddi and Connor Oman ( )

🥳 Masha Poloskova and Jarod Harmeier ( )

🍾 Rachel and Christopher Rios ()

🎊 Irene & Alexander Shoghi

⭐ Aurora and Charlie Tames ()

Photos by Daniel Cavazos, John Pesina, and Lauren Slusher

It has come to our attention that someone is impersonating a former intern at Collier Talent and putting out scam casting calls. Collier Talent is a Talent Agency based in Austin, TX, and does not release casting calls AT ALL on any casting site. Please disregard or report to the casting platform any fake casting calls put out by “Collier Talent.”

Currently, the scammers are creating fake Hotmail emails to perpetuate this scam. We don’t have any reason to believe our clients are the target.

We’ve definitely heard of Sonny Carl Davis, but if you haven’t, check out this profile in Texas Monthly! Link in Bio

Exciting news from Deadline on Deep Eddy as filming wraps in Austin!

Congratulations to Collier Talent Cody Mayo as filming for Horrified is underway!

https://deadline.com/2025/07/horrified-jason-behr-allison-dunbar-doug-jones-cast-filming-1236474283/

Like so many of you, we’re heartbroken by the devastating July 4th floods across Central Texas. We know many in our community are grieving and rebuilding, and many are connected to families and individuals facing the unimaginable.

Our hearts are with everyone affected, and we’re especially grateful to the first responders, volunteers, and organizations providing aid.

If you’re looking for ways to help, consider supporting:

Kerr County Flood Relief Fund
Helping rebuild lives and communities. Donate: tinyurl.com/KerrFloodRelief

– Texas Search and Rescue
A volunteer-led nonprofit providing rescue and recovery support on the ground. Donations make a direct impact.

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SAG-AFTRA Video Game Strike suspended at noon PT today. All SAG-AFTRA members are instructed to return to work on productions under the IMA, including work promoting or publicizing projects produced under the IMA.

We are deeply saddened to share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Collier Talent client Jonas Ellwanger.
 
Jonas was a bright light with an infectious enthusiasm. He first came to Collier Talent as a gifted athlete who had recently discovered a love for theater—a passion he shared with his sister, also a talented performer and client. It quickly became clear that Jonas had found two callings: swimming and acting.
 
He went on to attend Sarah Lawrence College, where he pursued a degree in theater while competing on the men’s swim team. He had just completed his freshman year and was set to be named Co-Captain for the upcoming season.
 
In his first year at school, Jonas made an immediate impact—landing lead roles in student films, giving a standout performance in a spring play, and beautifully directing his own project for a cinematography class, while actively auditioning for professional projects—just beginning what we believed would be a promising career.
 
A survivor of AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation), Jonas approached life with remarkable courage, kindness, and determination. His talent, heart, and spirit left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.
 
Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Jonas’s family, friends, and all who loved him.

He will be deeply missed—and always remembered.