Late to the Game
A (somewhat) Daily Record of My Journey (in my 40's and beyond) to Success in HollywoodCommercial Audition
Audition for an AIG Life Insurance commercial today at Hollywood Casting & Film. And I heard back about my self-tape from Monday. They aren't casting me, but it was nice getting some feedback.
Musical Audition
Had an audition today for a Live Musical Show on Norwegian Cruise Line, based on the John Hughes movies of the 80's. I was reading for Mister, which essentially plays all of the bad guy adult roles - the detention teacher in Breakfast Club, the Principal in Ferris...
RIP Richard Hatch
I first met Richard Hatch in September of 2013, at the Los Angeles premiere for my then-roommate's film, A Strange Brand of Happy. I think our friend Bekka, who was also in the movie, invited him. He seemed very down to earth and all of the charming man I remembered...
Self-tape & Podcast
Just self-taped - literally - an audition for Bill in a USC student film titled "Off to the Races" and then I'm headed to be a special guest on my friends Jason Carpenter & Mickey Woodall's hilariously irreverent podcast, "The Life & Times of a Peon in...
Quote: Dean Koontz
"Laughter is the music of faith." ~ Dean Koontz
Quote: Ronald Reagan
"We are all God's handiwork, and it is appropriate for us as individuals and as a nation to call on Him in prayer." ~ Ronald Reagan
The 10 Things You Must Do to Move Your Hollywood Career Forward
Great workshop today from Greenhouse and Phil Cooke at CBS Radford. A few highlights: Stop multi-tasking. You can't, and the more you try, the worse it's gonna get. A resume is out. A bio is in. People want a story. Tailor that story to your specific audience, keep it...
Making Magic…
Harnessing your creativity is kind of like magic... "What is it you think makes you magicians? Is it because you're intelligent? Is it because you're brave and good? Is it because you're special? "Maybe. Who knows. But I'll tell you something: I think you're magicians...
Know Your Rights
Had a bit of a frustrating day on set. Hate when that happens, because it saps the joy out of something I really enjoy doing. Shooting a video for immigrants on knowing how best to react when you are put into a situation. Playing Commanding ICE Officer Edwards. The...
Greenhouse Writing Group
Had a good writing group meeting today. Got some good feedback from both of the scripts I submitted and gave some good feedback, I hope to others. James Van Fleet, in particular had a great thriller/horror feature script based on a story by HP Lovecraft. Also got the...
RIP Barbara Hale
Like most people of my generation, I remember Barbara Hale best as Perry Mason's stalwart secretary, Della Street. My mother was a big fan of the Raymond Burr series, and we watched it whenever it came on. When I worked at UPN 44 in Tampa, I would often drive home on...
RIP Mary Tyler Moore
Earlier today, we found out that, after a hard fought battle with diabetes and other medical maladies, Mary Tyler Moore died at age 80. Depending on how old you are, you might remember her as Laura Petrie, Mary Richards, Christine St. George, or Beth in Ordinary...
Quote: Thomas Merton
Why do we spend our lives Striving to be something That we would never want to be? If only we knew what we wanted. Why do we waste our time doing things Which, if we only stopped to think about them Are just the opposite of what we were made for? ~ Thomas Merton, No...
Workshop: Legal issues for writers & producers
Presented by Shun Lee Fong, esq. Great class for those persnickety legal questions that arise when writing, producing, and preparing/signing contracts.
Quote: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“When evil men plot, good men must plan. When evil men burn and bomb, good men must build and bind. When evil men shout ugly words of hatred, good men must commit themselves to the glories of love. Where evil men would seek to perpetuate an unjust status quo, good men...
The Bye Bye Man
Went to an early screening of "The Bye Bye Man" today, followed by a Q&A with some of the filmmakers at the Chinese TCL, courtesy of STX Entertainment and GSCLA. Was fun seeing my pal Doug Jones in yet another soon-to-be-iconic role. The movie was good, characters...
Quote: Les Brown
"If you want a thing bad enough to go out and fight for it, to work day and night for it, to give up your time, your peace and sleep for it… if all that you dream and scheme is about it, …and life seems useless and worthless without it… if you gladly sweat for it and...
Audition
So, I had an audition today to play Cole, aka, the Dad, in a UCLA student film. Always nice to be called in, but some suggestions for student filmmakers... Make it clear where the audition is at - if you provide a map, use landmarks that are clear and obvious. If you...