This is a little blip of what kept me so busy and blog-free for the bulk of 2009. You can get just a little more info here, and keep checking back for updates. I'll have more news soon!
Showing posts with label film. Show all posts
Showing posts with label film. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Carroll Gardens: The Pilot
This is a little blip of what kept me so busy and blog-free for the bulk of 2009. You can get just a little more info here, and keep checking back for updates. I'll have more news soon!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Months Go By...
Lots of good stuff going on as we move from a very strange summer into what looks like a very busy fall!
The script I've been working on for what seems like an eternity is finally moving into production. I've got a meeting tomorrow to start making plans on fleshing out the production team and thinking about casting. I've got some ideas, but I'm staying open to input. I'm really exciting to get going!
I've been busy with voiceovers, too, lately-- I've been back in the studio for Campbell's and GE Appliances, and I also recently booked a national commercial for Wheat Thins. So far, a good year.
I also have a couple of ideas cooking for a new short film, as well as resuscitating an old project with a new twist.
Busy fall. Still doing Boot Camp, too.
In other news, remember my old photo project on this blog? I saw this person on the train today. Definitely a look you can't forget. Flashback!
Friday, January 23, 2009
Short Films from the Sundance Film Festival
I came to this a little late, but you can still download 10 selected shorts from Sundance for free on iTunes until this Sunday, January 25th.
I have not really watched much video or TV on my iPhone, but this was the perfect intro. I watched three shorts on my commute to and from Union Square today:
I have not really watched much video or TV on my iPhone, but this was the perfect intro. I watched three shorts on my commute to and from Union Square today:
- Acting for the Camera which made me happy that I chose my acting teacher rather than some over-emotionally invested wing-nut
- This Way Up, an animated possible love child of Tim Burton and Six Feet Under
- I Live in the Woods, not my cup of tea, but a WAY out-there story and cooky inventive animation
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
TONIGHT!
Bride of Sinister 6 is upon us!!
tonight...
and tomorrow...
See Thursday and five other shorts!Thursday 10/30 @ 7:30p
The Anthology Film Archives
2nd St @ 2nd Ave
NYC
Halloween Night
Friday 10/31 @ 8:15p
The Millennium Film Workshop
66 East 4th St
NYC
Tickets $10
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Thursday, October 2, 2008
It's Getting Closer...
I handed my film over to Mr. Sinster himself, Bryan Enk, on Tuesday. We're less than a month away from its screening.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Ups and Downs and Ups!
It's been a whirlwind couple of weeks for me, which may explain my lack of posting. Here's the highlight reel:
Ups:
There have been a few downers, including riding my bike over my own glasses (really- CRUNCH!) and my good friend Katie Brack packing it up and moving to LA.
But all in all, things feel very much like they're coming together. It's been a long time coming and a lot of hard work, but... it's all very exciting!
Ups:
- After four months of recording demos and waiting, I officially booked the Campbell's Soup spots two weeks ago. I believe they are already airing, so keep an ear out for a soothing voice selling you soup.
- I joined SAG.
- I finished (well, my friend Mark, the super-genius editor actually finished) my film Thursday. I picked up the final cut today and will turn it over to the Mister Sinister himself, Bryan Enk, tomorrow! It will first screen on 10/30 and Halloween-- more info to come.
- I booked a couple of spots for Bounty Paper Towels, an industrial for Captain Morgan, a promo for the new Duffy album and some pick-ups on the Prime Outlets commercials I did earlier this year. I just found out this afternoon, too, that I also booked another industrial that records tomorrow.
- I started another round of ass-kicking Fight Studio with Qui and the Vampire Cowboys -- this, mixed with 4x/week of Boot Camp has left me near-hobbled, but I feel great.
There have been a few downers, including riding my bike over my own glasses (really- CRUNCH!) and my good friend Katie Brack packing it up and moving to LA.
But all in all, things feel very much like they're coming together. It's been a long time coming and a lot of hard work, but... it's all very exciting!
Monday, September 8, 2008
It's Coming...
Mark your calendars for Thursday October 30 and for Halloween night when my first film, Thursday, will screen as part of Bride of Sinister 6.
We shot on Labor Day weekend and the raw footage is with my editor now. I'll post more stills over the next month or so and keep you posted as to how it's coming together.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
It Comes Full Circle
We're shooting my movie tomorrow, so I've spent the day today shopping for props and last-minute necessities (before today, I did not own a hairbrush. Don't ask.).
Not to give too much away, but a good part of the film has my character preparing a beautiful Thanksgiving dinner. So off I went in search of hearty fall foods. I do believe I may have been the only person in the tri-state area and beyond today shopping for Turkey, taters, squash and cranberry sauce*.
I was spared a little work, though, thanks to my genius friend Becca who, when I told her I'd be stuffing turkey all day Saturday, said "just go to Jive Turkey!"
I was all, "whatchu talkin' 'bout, Jive Turkey, turkey?!"
Jive Turkey (yes, I just like saying "Jive Turkey") is a fantastic little take-out joint in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, that specializes in, well... turkey: sandwiches, salads and all things Thanksgiving. I walked into this store at noon and by 12:15, I had in my possession a WHOLE TURKEY. Cooked. Actually, it's a Deep Fried Turkey. GENIUS.
I was immediately reminded of the day, just over nine years ago, that I moved to New York. My dear friend, Will Shepard drove me to Logan Airport in Boston. The 45-minute car ride got pretty intense-- I was nervous, excited, terrified and dumbfounded all at once. And I started to cry.
In an effort to assuage my overwhelmed-ness, Mr. Shepard told me something that I've never forgotten. He said
At the time, I had no idea why anyone would need a whole roast turkey at such an odd hour.
But now I understand. I have met the most amazing people, and to my delight and surprise I continue to encounter spectacular folk. Though I never indulged in narcotic home delivery, I have fought off many a hangover with a deli delivery of coffee, Gatorade and an Egg and Cheese on a Roll. And today, even though my bird is fried and I had to go to the store to get it, I take it as a sign that all is right with my world.
*It did, at one point, seem impossible to find jellied cranberry sauce in the Red Hook Fairway. I mistakenly thought it would be with canned vegetables, but *DUH*, jellied cranberry sauce lives in the canned fruit aisle!
Not to give too much away, but a good part of the film has my character preparing a beautiful Thanksgiving dinner. So off I went in search of hearty fall foods. I do believe I may have been the only person in the tri-state area and beyond today shopping for Turkey, taters, squash and cranberry sauce*.
I was spared a little work, though, thanks to my genius friend Becca who, when I told her I'd be stuffing turkey all day Saturday, said "just go to Jive Turkey!"
I was all, "whatchu talkin' 'bout, Jive Turkey, turkey?!"
Jive Turkey (yes, I just like saying "Jive Turkey") is a fantastic little take-out joint in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, that specializes in, well... turkey: sandwiches, salads and all things Thanksgiving. I walked into this store at noon and by 12:15, I had in my possession a WHOLE TURKEY. Cooked. Actually, it's a Deep Fried Turkey. GENIUS.I was immediately reminded of the day, just over nine years ago, that I moved to New York. My dear friend, Will Shepard drove me to Logan Airport in Boston. The 45-minute car ride got pretty intense-- I was nervous, excited, terrified and dumbfounded all at once. And I started to cry.
In an effort to assuage my overwhelmed-ness, Mr. Shepard told me something that I've never forgotten. He said
You are moving to the greatest city in the world. You have no idea yet of the people you're going to meet. Amazing people. And this is the only place ON THE PLANET that you can have a whole roast turkey and a bag of heroin delivered to your door at four in the morning.
At the time, I had no idea why anyone would need a whole roast turkey at such an odd hour.
But now I understand. I have met the most amazing people, and to my delight and surprise I continue to encounter spectacular folk. Though I never indulged in narcotic home delivery, I have fought off many a hangover with a deli delivery of coffee, Gatorade and an Egg and Cheese on a Roll. And today, even though my bird is fried and I had to go to the store to get it, I take it as a sign that all is right with my world.
*It did, at one point, seem impossible to find jellied cranberry sauce in the Red Hook Fairway. I mistakenly thought it would be with canned vegetables, but *DUH*, jellied cranberry sauce lives in the canned fruit aisle!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Big Weekend!
At the gym the other day, someone mentioned something about the upcoming long weekend. I paused, figured it out and said
My friend looked at me with a mixture of bafflement and near-disdain and replied
It's true. I don't work 9 to 5. I never really have, save for the odd temp job/nanny gig here and there. I keep odd hours, and I'm coming, finally, into a position where I feel it's paying off*.
But instead of having an end-of-summer BBQ or taking that one last trip to the country/beach, I'm working all weekend.
I'm shooting a film. It's the first time I've written (with loads of help from dear, creative friends) and will act and direct a film. And after an excruciating development process filled with lots of ideas and excitement and the scrapping of said ideas and excitement and starting over, I am happy to say I think we've got something pretty great.
The film is called Thursday and my good friend Jennifer O'Donnell will assist me in the behind-the-camera dealings, whilst the mightily talented Katie Brack and Ian MacRae will join me on-camera. We're using the same DP and Gaffer as we did for the Benchcoach videos, and my good friend Mark Nickelsburg will take charge of editing. Will's aunt Deborah and Uncle Proctor have generously lent us their home, conveniently located just a few blocks from our apt, to shoot in, which, as I hope you'll come see, is the ideal setting in which to tell this story.
Thursday will screen on October 30 at the Anthology Film Archives and on Halloween at the Millennium Film Workshop as part of the Bride of Sinister 6 festival, curated and produced by my good friend Bryan Enk, featuring 6 short films by 6 lady directors.
So enjoy your BBQ/Beach/Country home time, and mark your calendars for the end of October!
*More on the pay-off later.
Oh, that's right! It's Labor Day weekend!
My friend looked at me with a mixture of bafflement and near-disdain and replied
You obviously don't work 9 to 5 because everyone who does is acutely aware that it is Labor Day Weekend!
It's true. I don't work 9 to 5. I never really have, save for the odd temp job/nanny gig here and there. I keep odd hours, and I'm coming, finally, into a position where I feel it's paying off*.
But instead of having an end-of-summer BBQ or taking that one last trip to the country/beach, I'm working all weekend.
I'm shooting a film. It's the first time I've written (with loads of help from dear, creative friends) and will act and direct a film. And after an excruciating development process filled with lots of ideas and excitement and the scrapping of said ideas and excitement and starting over, I am happy to say I think we've got something pretty great.
The film is called Thursday and my good friend Jennifer O'Donnell will assist me in the behind-the-camera dealings, whilst the mightily talented Katie Brack and Ian MacRae will join me on-camera. We're using the same DP and Gaffer as we did for the Benchcoach videos, and my good friend Mark Nickelsburg will take charge of editing. Will's aunt Deborah and Uncle Proctor have generously lent us their home, conveniently located just a few blocks from our apt, to shoot in, which, as I hope you'll come see, is the ideal setting in which to tell this story.
Thursday will screen on October 30 at the Anthology Film Archives and on Halloween at the Millennium Film Workshop as part of the Bride of Sinister 6 festival, curated and produced by my good friend Bryan Enk, featuring 6 short films by 6 lady directors.So enjoy your BBQ/Beach/Country home time, and mark your calendars for the end of October!
*More on the pay-off later.
