Having had a few friends use Kickstarter to fund their small projects, I am intrigued by the new wave and use of the site that is taking over Hollywood. Perfectly notable celebrities, most recently Zac Braff, have begun using Kickstarter to fund … [Read more...]
Commercial Production
Forgive me, I've ignored this blog for far too long. You see, I got a job. A ten hour-a-day, five day-a-week job. Steady income! I officially graduated from a couch, to a studio with an air mattress, to a studio with a bed! Exciting, I know. So let … [Read more...]
Charlie Played Cello- “Memories Collide”
Charlie Played Cello released their music video for their single, "Memories Collide." My cousin and I helped out on their shoot at The Viper Room a few months back. My cousin ran second camera, while I assisted with equipment....and mostly just … [Read more...]
It’s Grunny!
Last night I attended my cousin's Thursday acting class at Richard Lawson Studios. There were multiple events going on that influenced my decision to sit in for my second time. My cousin was presenting a five-minute scene from Keifer Sutherland's … [Read more...]
“It’s All About Fitness- Take 3”
Last week I continued working with the fitness group shooting the health and physical fitness spec pilot. We shot a small skit in which two trainers meet a potential client with apprehension for working out and healthy eating. We shot at the Be Lean … [Read more...]
Courtney Bresler….COME ON DOWN
Not necessarily production related...but definitely on the ol' bucket list, my friends and I got into "The Price is Right" audience last week. Although, we weren't charismatic enough to get selected for the show (I disagree), I had a great time. The … [Read more...]
“It’s All About Fitness”….Even at Age 92
Today, we completed a fitness segment for the spec show I've been helping out with, "It's All About Fitness." Maxine, 92, didn't start working out with a trainer until age 80. She said that she used to have extreme back pain and shaky balance. Now, … [Read more...]
“It’s All About Fitness”
Yesterday, I assisted with a health show spec pilot (It's All About Fitness) with students from Richard's acting class. The producer wants to create a show similar to The Doctor Oz Show or The Doctors, but with more of a focus on exercise … [Read more...]
Teacher Spoof Posted
One of the student projects I worked on a few weeks back has been finished and posted. This project is for Richard Lawson's class. The student chooses a movie in which they find a role they feel would best fit their image for future auditions/etc. … [Read more...]
Flirting with Reality
Un-related to my hands-on production work, I forgot to write about my stand-in experience my third week in LA for ABC's, The Glass House. A friend was helpful enough to get me a job working as a PA/stand-in during their pre-production run-throughs a … [Read more...]