Earlier this week, I had the fortune to meet with two young female producers to discuss being a production assistant on their first feature/doc. Still untitled, this film falls into a Borat -type category. Scripted, yet sprinkled with interviews and … [Read more...]
The Missed Interview- EP of “The Avengers”
Yesterday, students from Richard Lawson's acting class had a scheduled interview with Lou D'Esposito, one of the Executive Producers of Marvel Studios and Paramount Pictures The Avengers. Unfortunately, he was called away to the set of Iron Man 3 and … [Read more...]
“Bad Teacher” Spoof
Last week, one of my cousin's acting classmates needed assistance on her "Bad Teacher" spoof. The assignment was to write and act out a new scene loosely based on a feature film's concept. They are to choose a role that the student can relate to for … [Read more...]
“Charlie Played Cello”
On June 9th, "Charlie Played Cello" played a gig at The Viper Room in West Hollywood for their CD release titled, Red. "Charlie's" drummer, Tommy, is a student at Richard Lawson's acting studio. They opened for "2nd Wheel" and "Elvis Monroe." (Which … [Read more...]
Working Title- “The Black Mormons”
Through Richard Lawson's class, I met two students, Amanda and Jordan, who needed assistance with a class assignment. Their group wrote a 5-page politically-driven short that dealt with both the Mormon religion and the upcoming presidential election … [Read more...]
“Beyond Restrepo”
My second week in Los Angeles was spent helping out my cousin shoot a short scripted narrative based on a documentary about American soldiers in Afghanistan. Originally, Restrepo, documented the stuggles and comraderie amongst our troops and their … [Read more...]
Richard Lawson Studios- I audited an acting class
My first week in Los Angeles, I audited my cousin's acting class at Richard Lawson Studios. This being my first experience in an acting class, it was a great introduction to the LA acting mentality. The class takes place at a small, private theater … [Read more...]