Shameless Self Promotion

It's time for a little bit of sharing!  I did this short film at the end of 2011, against the very lovely backdrop of High Park.  I love this film for a number of reasons: 1) it was the first time I worked with Jay Clarke, the writer, director and producer.  Jay is fan of all things horror and thriller and is a practical institution on the horror scene here; 2) I got to work with my husband again.  We met originally on set so whenever we film together it's like we're recreating that first meeting; 3) my character is something entirely different from what I usually play.  For those actors out there, you know how awesome that is.  Quite often we are cast by our type (read: first impression).  This script let me play outside that boundary.  And I loved it.  And you know you rocked it when your agent gets so into it, she calls your character a name!

Anyway, enjoy Orange!

Happy creating!

From Audition Machine to Booking Maniac

Yeah, baby.  It's music to an actor's ears when that phone rings or email pings with booking news.  I'm so excited to be working on two projects before July ends.  Both will be a different challenge for me as I've never worked in these formats.  Am I being vague?  Yes, sorry but until everything is OK for release, I can't spoil anything!


And all of this to be followed up by a short film in August!  So I guess the web series (both of 'em) that I'm developing are going heading to the back burner again for a few weeks.  I swear, they will be filmed and posted someday in the near future!


Happy creating!

Goals and a Check In

So remember how I said my life had become incredibly busy?  And that I would keep you posted?  Notice how that was ages ago?  Sorry about that but nothing much has changed in the ensuing weeks.


So here's the low down on what's been going on:


1) I worked on a TV show for Animal Planet.  From what I understand, it will be released sometime in October in the US.  No word on when myself and my countrymen will be able to see it up here in the Great White North.  OK, so not snowy right now but you get the cliche;


2) I booked a feature film which is slated to start soon.  I can't give you much more information than that as I signed my life away saying that I wouldn't.  But it should be really cool once everything gets off the ground;


3) I've been thoroughly developing my web series while also helping other producers develop some of their own projects.  Nothing like working with a community of like-minded people who just love film and telling stories to get you motivated!


There are more projects thrown in there as well but most are more personal and not the stuff to post online to live on ad infinitum. Needless to say, everything is connected to the goal of acting.


So what's coming up soon?  Well, I get to work with one of my favourite directors and DoP's this week on-get this--an action comedy.  That's all I'm saying but tune into Tom Antos' YouTube channel for more details. I'll post more when it's complete!


I hope you all are as busy as I am and loving every minute of it!  I'm constantly grateful for the people who are supporting me in my efforts and giving me opportunities to do the thing I love.


Happy creating!

Are You Alone Part Deux

In keeping with the art of shameless self promotion, I wanted to share the official poster for "The Intruder".  I worked on this short thriller a few weeks ago and it looks as though post production is chugging along nicely.


The shot looks great and yes that's the actual location.  And that big guy lurking in the background?  He's huge!  And terrifying when in character but ridiculously nice when not.

For those of you who missed the teaser trailer, check it out here.  Enjoy!


Happy creating!

Are you alone? My Scream moment

Scream was one of the movies of my high school years.  The second movie in the franchise was the first (and only) movie I snuck into because I was technically underage.  Sorry Mom.  I remember being terrified in that opening sequence where Drew Barrymore is, well hacked apart.  Who doesn't harbour a secret fear that someone is watching them while they are alone in a house?


Well, I got to have my Scream moment a couple of weeks ago with a short thriller film.  OK, it was scripted but still cool.  And you'll just have to wait for the full short to be released to know what happens.  For now check out the teaser trailer.

Are you alone?


Happy creating!