Halloween 2009

Halloween is an excuse for all people to let out a little creative expression... or just good old fashioned play time. An actor's dream.

Trauma

Thankful that SF has a new show fully shot up here on location and in Treasure Island studios. (Hasn't been a show in ten years where all production is in SF). Trauma has been shooting up here since February and so far people are saying it is the new "ER." Please support it because it's great for our Bay Area economy and actors! I was a stand-in (for more info on what that is see this post) on Trauma this week. Of course I didn't get to do any acting but it was fun that I got to hang out on set, have some good conversations with fellow aspiring actors, and watch some great movie-like stunts on set.
I also got to hang out and watch the director, Jeff Reiner, in action. It was really cool and then I was talking with this guy behind the cameras (for like a minute) who then tells me he's Dario Scardapane, creator/exec. producer and writer. Dang, that was cool, and he was super friendly. Hear an interview with him here.

I'm praying that some day I'll get to work more on the show (or any show or film for that matter) other than just some extra work and maybe get a line...or two, or five.....someday. Here's for hoping.

Watch Trauma Monday Nights, 9pm, on NBC.

My 3rd BDFI shoot

In Gunshy, I was an medical insurance reviewer held hostage by a patient whose
case I had to dismiss. She was obviously not happy.


In the scene I come to consciousness tied up in a strange place and have to face my captor.

Another BDFI shoot

Just shot another scene with the Berkeley Digital Film Institute. I got connected through my last project there (and still have one more project to complete with another student). Although it's all gratis, it's fun to work with dedicated students who work hard because then I get more practice, get to make some new connections/friendships, and possibly get stuff to use for my real! It's also a bonus when you get to shoot in a coffee shop (Village Grounds Cafe) and drink your favorite espresso drinks (Soy White Mocha) while filming through the night (when I work best)! Thanks to Adria (director) and the whole crew, especially Brooke the barista slash production assistant.

Notice the rascally Alfalfa hair...

6th year with IADC

IADC stands for International Defense Counsel. This is my 6th year acting as a witness for this very prestigious training ground for up and coming lawyers held at Stanford University. Here's a shot from one of Stanford's courtrooms.

BDFI

Rehearsal in the park.


Just worked on a student short with the Berkeley Digital Film Institute (BDFI). It was my first time hearing of them and working with them. The student team I worked with did a great job, they were very professional and took their project seriously. I really liked working with them and got hopeful for the talent that is in the Bay Area. I hope we have more great directors and producers who stick around San Francisco and bring some great film work here.

I played something all too close to home for a lot of people right now: someone who lost his job and hasn't been able to find work. He has a "Chance Meeting," with a former co-worker of his who's very stressed and caught up in her deadlines. Their conversation reminds both of them of the pluses and minuses of having a job and how easy it is to be enslaved by a job one minute and lose your job the next minute.

Chance Meeting from Lyniel on Vimeo.

Cisco

Work is good! Two bookings in the same week! Sweet!
Today I shot an industrial for Cisco Eos with Westernized Productions. Marcello (Director) and Brandon (Producer) Grande, their real last name, are Italian brothers and great guys to work with. Had a great day with all cast and crew. Even got to hang with a friend who was also cast on the shoot.

I played a web developer working with new software (Cisco Eos). I got to shoot on a green screen with images and animation being added later in post-production.


Here's a look at the story board for an idea of some of the images to be added later.


Then I got to return to Crescendo Studios where I also was able to reconnect with some people I've met in the past. I was there last year for another recording session
of which you can see I'm wearing the exact same shirt. Nice.
All in all. A great day. Great production. Great people.