As I had blogged before about the LA film "The Coalition" holding auditions, then the date changing so that I missed them, then at the last minute they added another day for holding auditions...it unfortunately got postponed again. However, my spirits are still raised because of the fact that the casting director herself called me to apologize (albeit she really had nothing to apologize for!) and that they had to postpone the audition until next week. I'm happy because she was interested enough in my to audition to call me personally and to inform me that I shall be invited to the auditions for the following week. I consider that a great sign :)
I also received a phone call from a local production company for upcoming auditions this Saturday for a short thriller film. It's about four college grads that go out into the wilderness and something dreadful happens. Haven't received the script so I don't know much about it nor the character, but I'll keep you posted.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Luck is on my side
I am now officially the lead actress for the upcoming movie called The Big Something! My character's name is April and the film will be shooting in the valley of Arizona around June.
My character is a young woman whose love of music has caused her to end up in a record store. Her youth, however, does not decant her bitter and jaded perspective of the world. She discards tangible items in her hands as she does with her words and actions towards everyone and everything around her. However, the murder of her boss forces her and another co-worker through a series of events and adventures that forces her to rectify with her own demons and come into grips with her true identity.
I fell in love with the character because I feel that April is a portion of my own being. There are times when I feel lost and bitter. There are times when it's hard to maintain relationships (platonic or not). I also feel that she is an aspect of myself that I cannot be due to societal and traditional family norms.
The story is great and I know it will be a lot of fun to film. The director is hilarious and down to earth, so I know we'll all get along just famously.
Here's the novice blog for the movie at the moment:
The Big Something
My character is a young woman whose love of music has caused her to end up in a record store. Her youth, however, does not decant her bitter and jaded perspective of the world. She discards tangible items in her hands as she does with her words and actions towards everyone and everything around her. However, the murder of her boss forces her and another co-worker through a series of events and adventures that forces her to rectify with her own demons and come into grips with her true identity.
I fell in love with the character because I feel that April is a portion of my own being. There are times when I feel lost and bitter. There are times when it's hard to maintain relationships (platonic or not). I also feel that she is an aspect of myself that I cannot be due to societal and traditional family norms.
The story is great and I know it will be a lot of fun to film. The director is hilarious and down to earth, so I know we'll all get along just famously.
Here's the novice blog for the movie at the moment:
The Big Something
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Audition update
I know it seems impressive that I've posted several times within a matter of minutes when I've had months of silence... but great news!!!
That movie being shot in LA that I thought I missed the audition yesterday is actually holding an additional audition tomorrow!!! The casting director contacted me to inform me about the wonderful news!! Sooooooo.....my luck continues!
Yay!
That movie being shot in LA that I thought I missed the audition yesterday is actually holding an additional audition tomorrow!!! The casting director contacted me to inform me about the wonderful news!! Sooooooo.....my luck continues!
Yay!
Catching up
WOW. I just looked at my posts and realized that there was a major time gap!
I just want to inform you all that I was casted in Ey Pari Kojai and we have already filmed it. Assal, the director, has submitted it to several film festivals and it got picked up in a European film circuit, which we are ALL excited about.
I love my job
I really had an amazing experience with everyone on set: the cast and crew. They are incredibly hard working, brilliantly talented and genuinely down to earth. I am honoured to have been apart of this project!
Check out the trailer:
Watch Trailer Here
See Website Here
I just want to inform you all that I was casted in Ey Pari Kojai and we have already filmed it. Assal, the director, has submitted it to several film festivals and it got picked up in a European film circuit, which we are ALL excited about.
I love my job
I really had an amazing experience with everyone on set: the cast and crew. They are incredibly hard working, brilliantly talented and genuinely down to earth. I am honoured to have been apart of this project!
Check out the trailer:
Watch Trailer Here
See Website Here
Auditions outside of the Big Apple
So I've taken a trip back home to visit the family, but that doesn't mean the business ends. On Wednesday I had an audition for a feature film as the leading lady. It's a murder mystery film that takes place in a record store and the irresistible desire to know the truth unravels itself in this bizarre twisted plot.
I met up personally with the director and we seemed to hit it off well, but the business is a tricky one and albeit we may get along-that doesn't mean I have the part.
I also had an audition for another feature film that is going to be shot here in AZ about a group of soldiers whose helicopter crashes in the desert.
I'm pretty bummed because there was supposed to be another audition today for another movie, but Friday vvveeerrrryyyy late at night the producers/casting director bumped up the audition day to yesterday and I unfortunately didn't get the email in time.
I am crushed, but I have two more auditions for shorts coming up, so that's what I have to look forward to. You know you are surprised about all these auditions over here....heck, I'M even surprised. It's a pleasant surprise of course because fortunately for me, I am here just at the right time!
Hope everyone's dreams are coming true!
I met up personally with the director and we seemed to hit it off well, but the business is a tricky one and albeit we may get along-that doesn't mean I have the part.
I also had an audition for another feature film that is going to be shot here in AZ about a group of soldiers whose helicopter crashes in the desert.
I'm pretty bummed because there was supposed to be another audition today for another movie, but Friday vvveeerrrryyyy late at night the producers/casting director bumped up the audition day to yesterday and I unfortunately didn't get the email in time.
I am crushed, but I have two more auditions for shorts coming up, so that's what I have to look forward to. You know you are surprised about all these auditions over here....heck, I'M even surprised. It's a pleasant surprise of course because fortunately for me, I am here just at the right time!
Hope everyone's dreams are coming true!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Hello World
As the title of this excerpt states, I greet you all joyously. Things are looking up! I have had several wonderful projects come my way.
The fabulous director and writer Miss Assal Ghawami has booked me to play of the leads for her short film called "Ey Pari Kojai" where it's a dramatic short about a Persian mother and her three daughters celebrating Noruz, the Persian New Year. Rehearsals have begun and filming will start in a little over a week from now. I can truly not believe I am apart of this amazing project!
Then on Sunday I was called by producer/artist Rafe Friedman to partake in an interview for his new documentary television series dealing with ethnic backgrounds around the world that are involved in the arts. During this episode there was a singer/song writer female, pianist composer, a basketball player as well as myself. The new show is called "Shoot The Three" by Rafe Friedman and I am excited to see where this goes.
Then yesterday I had an interview with the well known boutique agent Meg Pantera where we had a grand ol' time and talked for over an hour. We talked about the business, what she does, her clientele, projects that are around, her background, my background, etcetera. I have met up with many agents and this one felt super natural. I rreeeaaallllyyyy like her. So I have to prepare a 5 minute scene to perfection and then perform it in front of her and then we can determine if we want to sign a contract or not. I'm excited though, I really like her and I know she'd work hard for me.
I just sent out some mail outs though because I am ready to try a different agent and see which one I mesh better with. I'm eager for the results :)
Until next time!
The fabulous director and writer Miss Assal Ghawami has booked me to play of the leads for her short film called "Ey Pari Kojai" where it's a dramatic short about a Persian mother and her three daughters celebrating Noruz, the Persian New Year. Rehearsals have begun and filming will start in a little over a week from now. I can truly not believe I am apart of this amazing project!
Then on Sunday I was called by producer/artist Rafe Friedman to partake in an interview for his new documentary television series dealing with ethnic backgrounds around the world that are involved in the arts. During this episode there was a singer/song writer female, pianist composer, a basketball player as well as myself. The new show is called "Shoot The Three" by Rafe Friedman and I am excited to see where this goes.
Then yesterday I had an interview with the well known boutique agent Meg Pantera where we had a grand ol' time and talked for over an hour. We talked about the business, what she does, her clientele, projects that are around, her background, my background, etcetera. I have met up with many agents and this one felt super natural. I rreeeaaallllyyyy like her. So I have to prepare a 5 minute scene to perfection and then perform it in front of her and then we can determine if we want to sign a contract or not. I'm excited though, I really like her and I know she'd work hard for me.
I just sent out some mail outs though because I am ready to try a different agent and see which one I mesh better with. I'm eager for the results :)
Until next time!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Summer time and the livin's easy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWFJLUBwpSY
Oh my oh my...summer's nearly over and I'm not quite ready for that. Sure, humidity is awful and heat isn't as friendly as I remembered it to be...but I like how busy the summer is!
Last week I worked on Law & Order: SVU as a rape victim. So far this summer, I went on a go see for a Fifa, Midol, Bank of America, Christian Dior, Pantene Pro-V commercial/print. I filmed that feature film that won best screenplay at the TRIBECA Film Festival. I filmed a short film about an awkward first date. The producer for Peace After Marriage liked me so much that she wants me to be involved in a screenplay she wrote! I had to turn down featured work for Running Wilde, a new television show unfortunately, but I still got the part to begin with, which makes this girl a very happy one indeed.
Adrienne Stern sent me an email about an upcoming Gap commercial, which I am going to submit a video for. There's also a feature film audition this Saturday that I am going to...so things are definitely going on.
Then today I met up with Danielle De Lawder again from Abrams so that I could showcase my new resume and tell her what I've been doing. I did a monologue for her and what's even more cool is that after all the thousands of people she sees...she remembered me-which was pretty awesome.
A good friend of mine told me that acting isn't a sprint, but a marathon. Those are very wise words indeed. However, am I soooo guilty to want things to pick up right now? Can't I have my cake and eat it too?!
Oh my oh my...summer's nearly over and I'm not quite ready for that. Sure, humidity is awful and heat isn't as friendly as I remembered it to be...but I like how busy the summer is!
Last week I worked on Law & Order: SVU as a rape victim. So far this summer, I went on a go see for a Fifa, Midol, Bank of America, Christian Dior, Pantene Pro-V commercial/print. I filmed that feature film that won best screenplay at the TRIBECA Film Festival. I filmed a short film about an awkward first date. The producer for Peace After Marriage liked me so much that she wants me to be involved in a screenplay she wrote! I had to turn down featured work for Running Wilde, a new television show unfortunately, but I still got the part to begin with, which makes this girl a very happy one indeed.
Adrienne Stern sent me an email about an upcoming Gap commercial, which I am going to submit a video for. There's also a feature film audition this Saturday that I am going to...so things are definitely going on.
Then today I met up with Danielle De Lawder again from Abrams so that I could showcase my new resume and tell her what I've been doing. I did a monologue for her and what's even more cool is that after all the thousands of people she sees...she remembered me-which was pretty awesome.
A good friend of mine told me that acting isn't a sprint, but a marathon. Those are very wise words indeed. However, am I soooo guilty to want things to pick up right now? Can't I have my cake and eat it too?!
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