"I know who I WAS when I got up this morning, but I think I must have been changed several times since then." (Alice)
Friday, October 05, 2007
the things we carry.
My first feature, THE THINGS WE CARRY, is a Nicholl Fellowships Quarterfinalist, in the top 5% of 5,050 entries! This screenwriting competition is backed by the Academy (yes, that Academy). It's getting great feedback within the industry. I'm in active development with it and this is such an exciting, thrilling process! So, pretty much, life is awesome. Then again, isn't it always, anyways? Holla.
I've co-written a comedy pilot that I'm also co-producing and starring in. (This is the new definition of triple threat, fyi.) Things are moving forward really well. I'm not gonna name drop, because that's not my style. Let's just say we've got Brian A. Green directing and he's adding even more amazing resources to the project than we already had. Basically, we're taking this thing to ANOTHER level... and beyond. There have been so many "coincidences" and signs attached to this, it is unreal. Disney was right, small world. More to come...
Another round of Game On, the filmmakers club, just ended. I didn't know if I was gonna be able to make a movie, but Athena saved me by having me help her with hers. I'll be posting it on youtube sometime soon.
Oh, and I went skydiving. Not scary in the moment for some reason, but definitely fun and the rush of air smashed into your nasal passage and throat is a sensation like no other.
These are movies that I made with Game On, or out of boredom, frustration or other kinds of inspiration. I added a link on my REELS page for the two of you who are reading this and want another gateway into my projects. I'm adding more daily so check back. Or whatever.
Oh, and here's one of my favorites:
Directed by Athena Lobit for Game On Three. Starring, you guessed it, moi.
Some friends and I are hosting a lemonade stand to raise money for pediatric cancer research.
WHEN: Saturday June 10, 2006, 11am - 4pm
WHERE: Douglas Park in Santa Monica (1116 Chelsea Ave, 90403 - The Park is on Wilshire Boulevard between 20th Street and 26th Street, about two miles southwest of the 405 Freeway. Parking is available at meters on Wilshire between 25th and Chelsea, and on surrounding streets.)
WHAT: A nice day at the park with face painting, kids crafts and caricatures. Oh, and lemonade. Lots of lemonade. Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation is a unique organization that has evolved from a young cancer patient's front yard lemonade stand to a nationwide fundraising movement. This group is committed to raising money and awareness for pediatric cancer causes, primarily research into new cures and treatments. ALSF also aims to encourage and educate others to raise money for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. For more info about the organization, please visit http://alexslemonade.org If you can't make it but would like to donate, please visit our website: http://www.firstgiving.com/alexslemonadelosangeles *All donations are completely tax deductible!*
UPDATE: We set a goal of $1500, and with online donations of $525.00 and $1059.85 from our stand, our grand total was $1584.85!!! As a result of everyone's generosity, Alex's Lemonade Stand Organization has been able to send out grant awards to 30 different hospitals nationwide, for a total of FOUR MILLION DOLLARS in two years. http://www.alexslemonade.org
That's what I'm talkin about!
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Oh, and KIA is running. Someone in Atlanta found me on the internet and told me so :) And I'm developing a TV pilot with some amazing girls. Can't say much because it's all hush-hush, Hollywood style. Details to come...
I've decided to join the rest of the cyberworld and start a blog. This will be where you can hear all about my adventures in LaLa Land. It is sure to be interesting if nothing else.