Michalina Almindo
08.05.08 | DISTRACTIONS is a winner at the Trinity Film Coalition in Detroit
HEY GUYS!
I AM THRILLED TO SHARE WITH YOU DISTRACTIONS the short I Directed has WON! Best Short Film in Detroit Michigan. Thanks to Kevin Craig West the Producer/writer/actor for getting it out in the world! Also big thanks and much appreciation to Shawn Schaffer, Tony Grocki, Peter Schwartz and the entire cast and crew for making this little film a gem :)
BE BLESSED and CHEERS TO MAKIN MOVIES!!!!!
Michalina
06.29.08 | Interview from ReelYoungCritics.COM
Hey Guys!
When I was at the Hollywood Black film festival with my film Distractions I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Michaela Sheppard from ReeYoungCritics. Com.
The interview took place right after the screening at The Writers Guild in Beverly Hills. The screening went amazing!!!! It was very exciting to watch Distraction with such a vocal audience. Distractions will be in several Festivals coming up I will keep you posted!! It is really overwhelming how well its being received.
Thanks so much fo rall your support! I am truly blessed to have such a strong support system!!!
Below is the link to read interview and be sure to check out the rest of the site!!!
http://www. reelyoungcritics. com/Site_2/Seen_%26_heard2. html
BLESSINGS,INSPIRATION AND THANKS!!!
Michalina
05.27.08 | Just shooting like crazy!
Whew!
You know when there are not a lot of updates it's because I am shooting!!! It's hard to keep up!! So here is what's new and exciting! My company Independent Artists Collaborative has continued and will continue to collaborate with Knight Owl Entertainment (Director/Writer/Editor Jeff Knight and his very talented partner Writer/Producer Sheila McClain) We really are blessed to work with such amazingly talented and just awesome artists. As you all know we completed NOIR and it is edited and being sent off to festivals!We will be having some exciting NOIR news coming soon! Also the trailer for LOTUS is being shopped in LA, NY and Japan with very positive interest from distributors. Locations for that shoot will be in Japan and possibly New Mexico.
In the past couple of weeks we shot a trailer for a feature film titled "The Haunted" and are very actively seeking investors in hopes for a July 2008 shoot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-ceIMDOEYY
We shot a promo as part of the Times Union competition called "Madison goes to the Madison"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZizKgpH5Kg
We also shot a really HOT music video! "WHAT WILL BE LEFT WILL REVEAL ITSELF" From Only Now Existing's CD Escape Artist.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc33LJec5HY
With all that there is no sign of slowing down! We have several projects ready to go this summer. Thank you to ALL THE CAST and CREW who have been so committed to the grueling schedule of being in a constant state of production! :)
CHEERS TO MAKING MOVIES!!!
04.12.08 | Short I Driected screening in Hollywood!
I am thrilled that the short film I Directed Distractions will be screening at the Black Hollywood Film Festival in June. See the link below for more details :)
02.19.08 | It's a wrap!
WOW!
I just had the most amazing experience shooting a feature film titled NOIR. It was Written/Directed and currently being edited by the BRILLIANT Jeff Knight. I am one of the Producers along with Sheila McClain, Jim D'Ippoito and Peter Barnett. It is a Knight Owl Entertainment, Independent Artists Collaborative LLC and Ewfilm production.
I was blessed to play the role of Sami Dicapo a powerful woman who pulls the puppet strings of willing and unwilling participants finds love in the midst of a small town peppered with murder, betrayal, and greed. My partner Evan Leone Played the role of Stone and Jimmy D'Ippolito played the Detective. So NOT only did we have the great opportunity to help produce some of the magic but be in it together. The entire cast and CREW was amazing!! It just doesn't get any better then working at what you love with the people you love :)
We are hoping to screen this as early as April and get it into festivals ASAP. It is very exciting that it is a true NOIR in black and white and the dialogue is witty, fast and fun! but yet was shot and being edited in a way that is edgy and innovative. It is sure to please both the audience who loves Noirs and the ones who will find this a discovery.
THANKS SO MUCH for your constant support!!
02.04.08 | Shorts number one box office at th Madison Theater!!
So exciting!! Out of the six films playing I Directed one and Produced three!
For Immediate Release
Local "Indies" Beat Hollywood Films at Madison Theater
Albany, NY, February 4, 2008 – "Indies at the Madison," a collection of six independent films from local filmmakers, out performed six Hollywood films at the Madison Theater over the weekend.
The special week-long event sold more than twice as many tickets as its nearest competitor, "Meet the Spartans." Madison co-owner and general manager Jay Pregent was "thrilled" with the turnout for the screenings. Writer/Producer Terry Field noted that the people who turned out "must be real lovers of independent cinema to brave the sleet and freezing rain on Friday."
The filmmakers, all based in and around the Capital Region, were gratified to receive the support of the local community. Jeff Burns, the organizer of the event and one of the filmmakers, said, "I'm so happy people got the opportunity to see the high quality work that's being done by local filmmakers." Fellow filmmaker Michalina Almindo added that "it was a thrill to see our films up on the big screen."
The audiences apparently agreed. In the lively Q&A sessions with the filmmakers and discussions in the lobby after the screenings, nearly everyone said they had a great time and were impressed (and surprised) by the outstanding talent that's in their own backyard.
The 90-minute program continues this week, with shows at 7:15 p.m. and 9:35 p.m. through Thursday, February 7th.
The event includes the short films Breaking Up, a story of unrequited love and bad cell phone reception, by Jeff Burns; Good and Clean, a comedy about romance, revenge, and recycling, by Kevin Dobies; Boxed In, a comedy about a woman who calls her daughter for computer help and learns more than she bargained for, by Joy E. Reed; Silver Lining, a contemporary drama about dealing with current events and the wondrous wisdom of children, by Ben Alpi; Four, a psychological thriller about lunatics taking over an asylum, by Michalina Almindo; and Waste of Candy, a drama about a restaurant owner’s dilemma with an intoxicated couple who wants to drive with a small child, by Frank D'Andrea and Terry J. Field.
Visit www.madison-theater.com to view a trailer for the event. The Madison Theater is located at 1036 Madison Avenue in Albany. For more information, contact Jeff Burns at 518-366-1538 or indiesatthemadison@yahoo.com
01.29.08 | Six films for Six dollars!!!
Hey guys,
Sorry I'm so behind on getting news out there! I have just been shooting like crazy! I have been Producing and acting without a break since November. I will start posting info on all the projects soon. I hope you can all check out this special week long run of indie shorts. I am really excited and proud! 3 of the 6 films my company with partners Jim D'Ippotio and Evan Leone, Independent Artists Collaborative LLC produced 3 Boxed In, Breaking Up and FOUR and I Directed FOUR.
It is very exciting to have shorts have a run in a beautiful theater. Your support means a lot!! All filmmakers will be present February 1st and 2nd for a Q & A. Below is the link for more details.
As always thanks so much for your continued support :)
11.29.07 | Film I Directed at the Tosca Mini Film Festival
The short film I directed "Distractions" will be screening at the
Tosca Mini Film Festival in Troy , NY
December 12, 7pm
At The Arts Center of the Capital Region
In addition to "Distractions" they will be also screening the Music Video "Old Black Dodge" that we produced with Knight Owl Entertainment Directed by Jeff Knight and our Partner Evan Leone also acts in!!!
Will be fun hope to see you there!
11.28.07 | Rochester High Falls international festival and more!
Hello!
I am a little behind on updating my blog! The weekend of September 17th was like everyother weekend! FULL! I attended A ROAST OF JACK GARNER in Rochester, NY. For those of you who don't know Jack Garner is a film Critic. What a fun time!!! The comedians where hysterical and it was a very productive networking oppurtunity with industry from both coast.
Then the next day my company Independent Artists Collaborative along with Knight Owl Entertainment Produced a music video for Only Now Existing for the song Puppet that you can find on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/onlynowexisting
We also recently produced another music video for Sean Rowe for the song Old Black Dodge who you can also find on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/seanrowe
I am THRILLED and HONORED to be producing some very exciting projects with Knight Owl Entertainment co-owned by the talented Jeff Knight and Sheila McClain. Just love them as artists, human beings and partners!! They are truly INSPIRATIONAL!
Lots more updates to come!!!!!
11.27.07 | My Projects that are currently on the Film Festival Circuit!
Below are the projects my company Independent Artists Collaborative LLC , partners Jim D'Ippolito and Evan Leone have completed and are on the film festival circuit. All projects were written, Directed, acted and produced from the IAC group!!!!!!
SHORTS:
"BREAKING UP"
written/directd Jeff Burns
A short film about unrequited love and bad cell phone reception. Making it's way around film festivals Breaking Up is also slated to be included in a cell phone themed feature film. This is where it's been and were it's going.
2007 Ruff CUTZ Indie Film Conference
2007 Tosca Short Film and Video Mini-Festival
2007 Digital Dreams Festival
2007 Boston Film Night
2007 Utica Film Festival
"BOXED IN"
written/directed Joy E Reed
When Mom calls Kate for help with the computer, she learns more then she bargained for! Boxed in is also slated to be included in a cell phone themed feature film. This one is just heading out and will premier at
2007 OUT TAKES Dallas Film Festival
"FOUR"
written by T. George McArdle and Henry Slattery/directed Michalina Almindo
A twisted game of role reversal becomes frighteningly real for the doctors after lunatics take over an asylum.
FOUR recently premiered at the Edwood Film festival and ironically won four awards. It is now being fine tuned to submit to festivals every where.
THANKS SO MUCH for your continued interest and support!!
Blessings, creativity and inspiration to all!
11.12.07 | Northhampton Independent Film Festival
What a Productive weekend!
FRIDAY
I attended the Northhampton Independent Film Festival. I seen a film titled "Inclusions" Two of my friends worked on and in it Evan Leone and Shawn Schaffer. "Inclusions" is a very entertaining dark comedy that I loved! Be sure to keep your eye out for it on the festival circuit. Below is a brief synopsis:
Tom is a mortician, and his best friend is James, a jeweler with a hand in loan sharking and prostitution. James has discovered a way to make big money. Learning of a process that transforms human remains into diamonds, James convinces Tom to provide materials. James begins to implement his sinister business plan. Though extraordinarily profitable, James becomes frustrated by their inability to create the perfect diamond.Tom, after a disturbing dream, discovers that the quality of the diamond is determined by the purity of the deceased's soul. James, obsessed, decides to hand pick bodies and learns that the purity of a soul is very difficult to measure.Will James be able to make the perfect diamond?
Directed by G. Randyl Johnson
SATURDAY
I put on my actors cap and shot a short film titled "Hot Line" written by Larry Basch and Directed by JC Carey. It was a cold day but working with such an awesome cast crew more then made up for it!
SUNDAY
Yes! Sunday... everyday is a work day for me. I spent the day in the final editing session for a short film I Directed titled "Distraction" It is picture locked and now on it's way to be scored by the talented Peter Schwartz. Then off to the festivals!!!
I wish for you all continued creativity and inspiration!
11.09.07 | STRIKE!
PLEASE SUPPORT THE WRITERS! Turn off your TV .Don't watch reruns. Without our writers there would be no stories to be told.They more then deserve a bigger piece of the pie and they are not asking for the world just what is fair. Below are a couple of links to sign a petition. I am sure there are more as I come across them I will put them up. To find out more about what they are in disagreement about visit my film page. There is an informative video at www.Myspace.com/MichalinaAlmindo
http://www.wga.org/ContactUs/ContactUsPet.asp?Email=cbsnews
http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/tvfansunite
ARTISTS MUST SUPPORT EACH OTHER!!!!!
I wish you all continued Creativity and Inspiration,
10.09.07 | Lots of News!
Hi!!
Hope everyone is doing GREAT! FOUR did very well at the EdWood film Festival FOUR ironically took four awards :) I am really looking forward to screening the Directors cut. I will keep you updated on it's progress as we will be submitting it to festivals.
I am franticly editing DISTRACTIONS with Shawn Shaffer who was also the Director of Photography and am so excited to hear what the genius composer Peter Schwartz does with the score. I am so lucky to have the opportunity to work with such talented artists. DISTRACTIONS will be screening next month in Troy, NY to start!!!
Also, I am working very hard to get distribution for a feature film I am a Producer for titled "A Gentle Art" Written, Directed and Edited by Jeff Knight. I LOVE IT! I am thrilled to be collaborating with Jeff Knight. He is a brilliant filmmaker and we will be doing some very exciting projects together.
Live Like You Mean It!
09.01.07 | DISTRACTIONS
Just wanted to drop a quick update. Things are really looking great with FOUR the project I Directed as well as Produced that will be screening at The Edwoodfilm festival running September 28th - October 1st at The Spectrum Theater in Albany NY. I do have several feature films in development and am currently Directing a short that I love titled DISTRACTIONS starring Kevin Craig West. Lots on the horizon will do my best to post updates :)
Lots of love and appreciation to all of you who stop by and give me much needed support :) Have a safe and FUN!!!! Holiday weekend.
Live Like You Mean It!!!!!
08.30.07 | I will be speaking at Digital Dreams Independent Film, Music and Art Festival!
Hey Guys,
"Breaking Up" will be screening at the Digital Dreams Independent Film Festival. In addition to being there to support "Breaking Up" and Mr. Jeff Burns :) as Executive producer of Breaking Up. I am honored to have been asked to be a part of the Filmmakers panel. Should be fun and a good networking opportunity! Hope to see ya there:)
Cheers!
Michalina Almindo
Digital Dreams Independent Film, Music and Art Festival
Event Location: Rome Art and Community Center, 308 W. Bloomfield Street, Rome
Saturday September 1st
Time:10:00 - 10:00
A plethora of international and national film director, actors, musicians, photographers (international center of photography) and artists will come together on this one day from 10 to 10. Companies represented will be from all major companies including Sundance institute, MTV, Paramount, MGM, and many more.
07.23.07 | It's a wrap!!!
Hey everyone,
Geeze time just flies! I have been working on several projects both shorts and features but most recently wrapped on Directing an award winning short script titled "FOUR" Written by T. George McArdle and Henry Slattery. I had just the most amazing cast and crew!! I am really excited about it and will keep you posted as we get closer to it's screening in September. I appreciate you coming and checking the news.
Your support means a lot!!!!
blessings :)
xoxoxo
05.13.07 | News Interview!! Close up on the Arts
Hey guys,
We have been getting lots of great press over at Independent Artists Collaborative (IAC). The group that I am one of the co-founders of. This is a news interview with Vince Gallagher on the set of "Breaking Up" with myself and Director Jeff Burns. The link below will take you to it. Thanks for checking it out :)
Live Like You Mean It!!
05.11.07 | LOTS of NEWS and Updates!!!!
I am really excited about a new project I have recently signed on to Direct titled "Maskerade" written by Gerald Malcom, starring Kevin Craig West and currently looking to cast name talent. We have officially begun Pre-Production. Come on over and be our friend at http://www.myspace.com/the_maskerade
In addition to that we are shooting a new trailer for "Grazing Miss Albany" a project that I am Producing and will be in the new trailer. That will be up on http://www.myspace.com/grazingmissalbany as soon as it is complete.
That is my personal news and then there is so much going on at Independent Artists Collaborative that I am one of the co-founders of. The script titled "Four" writen by T.George McArdle and Henry Slattery was selected as a script winner of the Edwood film Festival. We are now in pre-production. I will be Directing and all actors and most of the crew are all from IAC!!! Shooting is slated for July. To follow the progress of the festival you can go to www.ewfilm.com or check them out here on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/edwoodfilmfestival
Also over at IAC we are gearing up to shoot a short written and to be Directed by Chris Ricci and another short will soon follow behind written and to be Directed by David Impicciatore. I am so proud to know and work with these to young, brilliant, talented up and coming true filmmakers!!
Just an FYI if you ever need actors, writers, composers, Directors, Producers or crew please contact us. We have an extensive pool of artists that are not only talented and professional but a pleasure to work with.
http://www.myspace.com/iacollaborative
THANKS SO MUCH for reading this lengthy update my friends. I hope you all are busy, creatively stimulated, inspired, productive and making a difference thru art!! :)
Live Like You Mean It!!!!!
Michalina
04.14.07 | Independent Artists Collaborative!
Hey Guys,
I should have put this up long ago! We were lucky to get some great press on our first short titled " Breakin Up" as part of the series we are doing for the Cell Phone Project. I just thought about it because we are getting ready to do press for the second one we just completed! We are rolling right along! The second one Written and Directed by Joy E. Reed is titled "Boxed In" Joy is one of Writer/Director/Editors at IAC. Please visit her website!! Oh MY Productions that can be found in my links.
04.14.07 | Second IAC short in Post
Hello,
So excited about our second project being in post titled " Boxed In" written and Directed by the multi talented! Joy E. Reed.Much news to follow soon on this project but for now I thought I would share the intro with you :) Please be sure to visit Joy's web site Oh, MY Productions that can be found in my links.
Thanks as always for your support!!
02.10.07 | Ruff Cutz Independent Film conference
I am thrilled to announce the first short that I co wrote and co Directed titled Tempting God...Tricking the Devil has been accepted to be screened at the Ruff Cutz film Conference in Boston! In addition to Tempting God the first short that was developed and Produced from the group Independent Artists collaborative (IAC) that I am one of the CO founders of will be screened also titled "Breaking Up" So that is not all the news, it just keeps growing The director of "Breaking Up" Jeff Burns has a short screening titled Chasing Fate and another associate David Smilow has a short titled "Intelligence" Very, very exciting. The link to the Ruff Cutz website is below with schedule information.
12.01.06 | All My Children fan mail site :)
Hi,
If you get to see All My Children on the December 18th although my role is small it would be great (helpful) if you would write a letter to All My Children. I love working there and they take letters from fans very seriously. The link with address is below. Thanks so much for your support! YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!
live like you mean it!
Michalina :)
11.23.06 | HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! Be Blessed!
and always live life like you mean it,
Michalina :)
11.21.06 | ALL MY CHILDREN
I will be on All My Children as the Valley Inn maid December 18th on ABC. I am thrilled to get a call today that they want me back! I will keep you posted :)
live like you mean it!
11.14.06 | New Project
2007 sure is shaping up to be a busy year. I have just taken on another film that I will be producing. It is titled Grazing Miss Albany starring Jeff Fahey(Grind House Quentin Tarantino & Robert Rodriguez project). You can always find more information on my production site www.Forecastfilms.biz.
Be well and don't forget to live like you mean it!
09.24.06 | IAC has found a home! Seven21 Media Center
We are thrilled to find a home at Seven21 Media Center in Kingston, NY It is as progressive and innovative as we vision our collaborating group to be. We would have never dreamed to find a place so special and in line with what we want to accomplish thru artists supporting artists.
The media center is comprised of television production
companies, audio/video/film equipment rentals, audio
producers, advertising agencies, talent agencies,
graphic designers, web developers, Internet service
providers, TV producers, animation companies, CD/DVD
duplication, photographers, scenery and props
companies, television and radio station affiliate bureaus,
and educational entities. All under one roof!
The location is unique in that we are easy access
from anywhere in the Northeast, 1.5 hours from NY
City, 50 minutes from Albany, and 4 hours from
Boston. We are only a mile from Interstate 87.
Please check out the website. I encourage you to contact them for any production needs that you may have. They are just amazing to work with.
09.23.06 | Independent Artists Collaborative
IAC was founded in August 2006 by four like minded individuals to join regional artists in film and theatre to create exciting new works. Founders Jim D'Ippolito, Evan Leone, Michalina Almindo & Christina Vinsick hope that through true collaboration we can generate work that will change the way we view each other and the world around us. The group consists of and welcomes actors, filmmakers, writers, directors, producers, photographers and even dancers.
The group will be meeting once a week and will consist of two portions:
Starting off will be an open discussion of projects, workshop and sounding board for works in progress. This will give everyone a chance to trade feedback and advice, and provide time to network ideas. Writers are encouraged to bring in work to be read by professional actors.
The second half of the meeting will be dedicated to the craft of acting. Everyone is welcome to stay, however those not interested are free to leave. Subjects that will be covered are: Scene Work, Readings, On Camera, Improv Skills, Craft, Technique and the Business end of Show Business. The focus will be to sharpen our skills, support each other and GET WORK!
IAC hopes to provide a home base for artists to encourage and inspire one another to create and obtain work, thereby strengthening the local artist community and casting light on the talents of the region. We aim to bring new productions to the area and provide more jobs locally within this field of work; serving as a hub between the Capital District and Manhattan.
09.10.06 | It's silly how fast time goes by!!
Hello everyone,
I am sorry it has been so long since I last put an update. I have been very busy!! I have many projects going on that I am both Producing as well as acting in. I do also post production news on Forecastfilms.biz. I have been working on a SAG Short written by Evan Leone and being Directed by a brilliant young Director Jonny Gillett titled Cold Sunshine.
The feature film Lonely Joe is getting ready to kick into high gear. It has been such a pleasure to work with Michael Coonce the Writer, Lee Davis and Matt Pletcher. We have a great team and the movie is going to be really great! Like that is not enough to be excited about we already have a Distribution deal in place for a wide theatrical release. I don't want to jinx it but LOTS of theaters! When we are done shooting Lonely Joe and it goes into Post we go straight into Pre Production for the sequel!!
So what's new on the Home front is I recently had the pleasure to Speak at an Upstate Independents meeting in Troy, NY on being a working actor. Please check them out on my links. There are doing some great things.Great bunch of artists :)
Myself, Jim Dippolito, Evan Leone and Christina Lynn Vinsick started a new group called Independent Artists Collaborative (IAC) It is an all inclusive group of artists working on there craft and collaborating to make new and exciting works both for film and Theater. You can join us at www.Myspace.com/IACollaborative
I have lots more news to share but I think that is enough for now. Please keep checking for updates and as always thanks for your continued support and interest it is deeply, deeply appreciated.
Live like you mean it,
Michalina
04.19.06 | Executive Producer
In addition to acting I will also be the Executive Producer for the feature film Lonely Joe. It is a super natural thriller in the vein of The Ring and Saw. It is currently in the development stages. It was written by Michael & Michele Coonce and will be Directed by the 3:00 AM Director Lee Davis. Investor are still needed if interested please contact us. As always thanks for visiting my website and your support! :)
03.26.06 | Art showing
I went to an art showing for a brilliant artists named Blaise Morrell. I just felt compelled to put it up on my site and share it. His works were not just visually spectacular but also food for the soul. It was an amazing experience. You can click below to visit his site or go to my links. ENJOY!
03.15.06 | Rock Bottom
I just signed a letter of intent with Producer Robert Demarco and Director Joe Goodavage to play the role of Detective Maritza in there feature film Rock Bottom.I am really excited to work with both of them. I just love the role and the script! They are still seeking investors if interested please contact Robert DeMarco at the below link. As always thanks for your interest and support. I am blessed :)
03.14.06 | Sande Shurin's new book
Hi,
Hope everyone is well. I am just thrilled! Sande Shurin friend, acting coach, Director and author of "Transformational acting a Step Beyond..." Is writing her second book and has included a chapter on me! Get this, called 24/7.... I LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That pretty much sums me up. I am so honored. I will post when it will be released as soon as I know.
03.08.06 | Please support :)
Hello,
I know I am so blessed to have fans nationwide and I appreciate you all believe me. I am asking you to please support the independent film Find Me Guilty even though I have a very small role. It is Directed by the brilliant Sidney Lumet and stars Vin Diesel, Peter Dinklage, Ron Silver, Annabella Sciorra and Paul Borghese (my boyfreind.. in the film lol)
Find Me Guilty will be released on Friday, March 17th. The courtroom dramedy will open in the following cities overall in the United States: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle & Washington D.C.
If you live in one of these cities PLEASE GO!!! Many thanks as always :)
02.18.06 | Find Me Guilty
Well, you do a film and then hold your breath and pray the editing gods are good to you :) I am pretty excited to see.. even though my clip is preceded with strip tease music, lol,lol that I am in the trailer for Find Me Guilty. It is getting good reviews, so far and I am looking forward to seeing it. It was such an honor to work with the legendary Sidney Lumet.
Please click on related site below to see the trailer.
01.25.06 | A TRAGEDY
Today is a sad, sad day. My heart is SO heavy with grief and loss to hear the news of my dear friend and brilliant actor Chris Penn is no longer with us. He was the most intelligent, talented, charming, big hearted human being I have ever met. He touched everyone he met with his sincerity and humbleness. The world has lost the most underrated, unappreciated talent of our time. I can only hope that he knew how much he was loved and will be missed beyond measure.My prayers go out to his family, friends, Gary and especialy his Mom. Rest in peace my friend.
01.15.06 | Holidays are over :)
Well, I hope everyone had a great holiday. I am reading scripts and auditioning. A couple of things I am really interested in but I happen to be very superstitious lol,lol so I don't want to jinx them. That being said I hope to have some good news for you soon! Please feel free to sign the guest book. To do that go to the contact page. I do reply personally. As always thanks for your support. I do appreciate it…LOTS : )
12.24.05 | MERRY CHRISTMAS!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!! This has been an amazing year for me and I would like to thank all of you from family, freinds to fans. I am only as good as my support system and I truly am blessed to have amazing people in my life. I wish for all of you a happy healthy and creative new year!!
Much love and many blessings to you all!!!!!!!!
12.11.05 | IT"S A WRAP!
Well, it is both exciting and sad for "Aftermath" to be wrapped. It was such an amazing experience to work with such BRILLIANT actors and just the GREATEST crew EVER! I have much love, honor, appreciation and respect for everyone involved. I will continue to post it's progress and am eager to see it complete and in a theater near you ;)
11.10.05 | Lots of news!
I am thrilled and honored to be Associate Producer on the feature film titled Aftermath. It is being Directed by Thomas Farone a very talented filmmaker who's last film won best debut feature film at the Raindance Film Festival in London. We are so lucky to have an amazing cast lead off by Anthony Michael Hall, , Chris Penn, Elisabeth Rohm, Frank Whaley, Tony Danza, Federico Castelluccio, Jamie Harrold, Kent King and many others. I will play a very small role in the film as producing has been keeping me quite busy! We are currently shooting in Saratoga, NY till the beginning of December.
11.10.05 | Just Signed!
I am excited to announce I just signed on with the Eclipse Agency. You can find there information on my contact page. I am looking forward to our new partnership with excitement and anticipation of a great year!!!
08.29.05 | New York Comedy Club
I had the great pleasure to see the comedian Mike Morerell perform at the New York Comedy Club this past weekend. He is soooo funny!!! I Will have a photo up soon. He regularly performs in Boston. If you get the chance try to catch him or better yet request him to appear at your local comedy club.
08.21.05 | "Who's Who of Stage and Screen"
I am honored to be invited by celebrity writer C. Elizabeth Lalla to be in a book she doing entitled "Who's Who of Stage and Screen." The book includes the stars, the established and the aspiring. When the book is done I will put a link to it on my site.
08.12.05 | Forecast Films
I am really excited to be putting up my second website.It is currently under construction but will be up and running by August 15th. Please see links or click below to go to Forecastfilms.biz This will be for my production company. As always thanks so much for visiting my website and your support.
08.07.05 | BLACK & WHITE WITH A TOUCH OF RED!!
I had the pleasure to attend the BLACK & WHITE WITH A TOUCH OF RED Gala to Benefit the Woodstock Film Festival. What a great time!! The theme was the 1940s. For those of you who may be unfamiliar with this growing festival please check out my links. Well, I am not the type to kiss and tell..... but I will tell you there was a great deal of talent and passionate artists both recognizable and up and coming actors, writers, directors and producers. WHAT FUN!!!!
08.01.05 | Auditioning for Pilot
This week I am excited to be put on tape for a pilot being shot on the West coast called "The Breadwinners Club" I love the character! What ever happens
I am just thrilled to have the opportunity to audition for such a great project.
07.27.05 | Woodstock
This week I am teaching a business class for actors at the Sande Shurin Actors Studio and retreat. I will have some big news coming soon!!
07.04.05 | Very busy time
I am happy to announce that the first short film I co-wrote and Directed with Evan Leone and produced under my own production company called Forecast Films is being edited.It is titled "Tempting G_D, Tricking the Devil" I am really looking forward to submitting it to the film festivals.
This week I have spent some time in Pine Valley ( All My Children) and did 2 national commercials for Dodge.
04.23.05 | Texas and Spike Lee!!
I auditioned for the new Spike Lee film staring Denzel Washington,Clive Owen and Jodi Foster. The film is called "Inside Man" I will keep you posted on any news. I was in the publication "In Focus" April's edition. As if that wasn't enough I will be going to Dallas, Texas at the end of the week for final call backs for the film Witch Girls Tales
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