Archive for 2010
I was a Principal in a Sonic Commercial – its on air and now on YouTube. The first 2 seconds are scratchy, but the rest is clean and crisp.
LINK TO COMMERCIAL ON YOUTUBE > >
“Vicky & Sam” receives fantastic accolades from Steve Weiss and Philip Bloom on their show “Critics”. That is, after Phil slams it in all aspects then reveals that he loves it so much it sets a new bar for standards. The blog and gear resource, Zacuto.com, has hundreds of thousands of filmmaker followers around the world. Nuno Rocha, the Director for Vicky & Sam, also received the “Z-KUDOS” award, which is not a commonly passed out acknowledgement for Steve Weiss. Praising films in their entirety is also not common, as Steve and Philip are honest and genuine in their critiques. They dont take filmmaking lightly.
The full film is unavailable on the web while it makes it’s festival rounds. Currently, it has been accepted to 44 film festivals internationally.
Here is a short clip of the “Critics” episode with just Steve & Philip’s critique of “Vicky & Sam”:
See Nuno Rocha’s Z-KUDOS feature filmmaker write-up HERE >
See “Vicky & Sam” and the FULL “Critics” episode HERE >
(Vicky & Sam is the third film to be discussed)
A down-on-his-luck music producer stumbles upon a lost work of art that could change everything. But to win, he must surrender his notions of success and embrace the mystery and absurdity of life.
My latest project is shooting in a place Ive longed to spend time in since I moved to Texas 5 short years ago. FAR MARFA, which shoots in, well, Marfa, TX stars Johnny Sneed as CARTER and myself as QUARRY. Jesse Bernstein, also with my agency (The Atherton Group), will play a supporting role as DAVID (pronounced “Da-veed”).
There will definitely be more info to come as I continue on this journey. Aside from dynamic filmmaking, I have a feeling there will be plenty of great conversation, biking around town and hopefully a bonfire or two in the desert!
Sam Doonby, is a happy-go-lucky drifter who takes up residence in a small Texas town but seems suspiciously immune to the misfortunes that beset the other townsfolk.
John Schneider, star of Doonby, talks about the film and his role on FOX News yesterday. I played supporting role as “Lisa” in the feature. Needless to say, this interview sparks my excitement for the film to be released! (Im hoping mid-fall…?)
The link to the seven minute interview with John is here. (The preview footage is at the beginning)
What an amazing project to be a part of. I Guest Star as JUDY COOPER in the first episode of “My Generation”, a new TV series on ABC. The show premiers on ABC Thursday, September 23 @ 8/7central. In the first episode, I play opposite Kelli Garner and Keir O’Donnell and will be 8 months pregnant with flippy hair and a chipper disposition. My first experience with a documentary style three-camera shoot, I had so much fun diving into the freedom of more ‘being’ and less ‘calculating’, as is often the case with traditional feature shoot styles. The show’s creator, Noah Hawley, has written a brilliant script and the Producers have put together a dynamic cast and crew. Episode 1 was directed by Michael Katleman, who has an amazing sense of raw, dynamic, truthful action. I have no doubt this show is going to be a super success. I feel fortunate to be a part of it. (Sending intentions that my character will be written back in! Hey, it happens ;)
You can see good clips from the pilot and detailed info here. The official trailer is here.
Late last year, I was fortunate to be asked to act in Laura Wallgren’s music video for the song “Get Some Rest” by Transfer. Transfer is a rockin up and coming band out of San Diego. They composed the music for our investment pitch film last year, El Coyote, and are interested in composing music for our next feature film, Lucifer’s Bounty. What an amazing day with an amazing cast and crew that Laura put together. It was wonderful to work with actors Roze Fromsalt and Rocio Garza, who starred in El Coyote together with myself as 1st AD. I completely appreciate my production experience, though now that im focused on acting and writing, its refreshing to hang out with the crew and cast without a million production aspects in the back of my brain.
Here are some pics from the day o’ being saved and then walking into a river to our deaths. Good times, indeed!

I get saved here

Cast and band members gather on the porch for a period piece photo

Transfer band members Shawn, M@, Cooper and Jason

Shooting in the barn

Myself and the lovely Rocio Garza waiting to shoot

Braving the cold river waters, crew and all!

Myself, M@ (lead singer) and Mark Thielen
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