Hey guys.
Things have been going pretty well lately. I've been auditioning non-stop for various projects. I managed to land a commercial role, so that's pretty exciting.
My script that I'm writing with Bug is finally finished... sort of. We finished a first draft about two weeks ago; it clocked in at around 128 pages. We took a trip to the Writers Guild and registered the script for copyright, which I was very relieved to do. In the meantime, we're doing some rewrites on it after getting some feedback. We should have another draft done in the next week or so. We're still really excited about it, especially some of the changes we've made.
Also, I finally saw "American Pie Presents: The Book of Love!" Needless to say, I was surprised. It was really, really good. It had a nice flow to it, it was actually funny, and it had heart. I think people will be very surprised when/if they watch it. It's so much better than the last three straight-to-DVD Pie films.
I'm tempted to make a YouTube video defending the movie, because a lot of people are rolling their eyes at the thought of yet another American Pie film. Hey, I did too. When I got the audition, I said to myself, "Really? Another one?" I didn't have high expectations. But as we started filming, I could tell that there was a real, group effort in making this film good and watchable.
Even Eugene Levy said that this was his favorite Pie film to work on, and he also said something along the lines of, "It's good to see the American Pie franchise back in good hands."
So for all you skeptics out there, give it a shot. I guarantee you that it's best American Pie film since American Wedding. It's funny, it's still raunchy, but it actually has a good story, plot, and well-rounded characters that you actually care about. As far as I'm concerned, the "Presents" in the title shouldn't even be there. Check it out.
Other than all that, I've just been trying to survive out here in L.A. Not much to tell there. Pretty boring, actually.
Stay tuned for some more updates on the script, and be sure to check out American Pie Presents: The Book of Love on DVD December 22nd!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Waiting
So things have been very slow since my last update. Not a lot of auditions... I do have a big one coming up in a few days, and I'm going to really buckle down and prepare my ass off for this one.
I'm still in L.A., but I don't know for how long. I'm getting to the point where I may be in a financial bind soon, and I'll have to move back home for a couple months. It's a bit discouraging, but I know I'll be back on my feet eventually, if that happens.
My writing project is going swimmingly. I'm really excited about it. I'm writing with Bug Hall, who is one of my co-stars in the new American Pie film. He's also Alfalfa from "The Little Rascals," for those who need a solid reference. We've had several brainstorming sessions, and we've written down over 25 pages of material, just random facts, character descriptions, plot lines, etc. Every time we talk about it, we just get more excited. I'm excited just typing about it. I think it has real potential to be a great film, if done the right way. We're at a point where we've gathered so much information, and we'll be able to start typing up the script, and put words into the mouths of our characters.
For those few who actually read my blog and who are curious about what the film is about, I'm not going to reveal anything until we've sold it and it's in pre-production. It's still so early in the process, and we don't know if it'll even sell. So if you hear about it, that's a good sign. The one thing I will say is that it's not a strict comedy. It's mostly a drama, with comedy sprinkled in.
Other than writing, I'm still maintaining my YouTube channel as much as I can. It's harder and harder to find time to make videos, even though it's slow. I'm managing. Recently, YouTube offered me an opportunity that could really help me make some great content. I can't say anything about what they're doing for me, but if it all comes through, then I'll be able to go forward with a project that I've been wanting to do for a while, but I never had the resources or the time to do it. If it happens, you guys won't be disappointed.
That's it for this post. Stay tuned for updates on... well, anything.
I'm still in L.A., but I don't know for how long. I'm getting to the point where I may be in a financial bind soon, and I'll have to move back home for a couple months. It's a bit discouraging, but I know I'll be back on my feet eventually, if that happens.
My writing project is going swimmingly. I'm really excited about it. I'm writing with Bug Hall, who is one of my co-stars in the new American Pie film. He's also Alfalfa from "The Little Rascals," for those who need a solid reference. We've had several brainstorming sessions, and we've written down over 25 pages of material, just random facts, character descriptions, plot lines, etc. Every time we talk about it, we just get more excited. I'm excited just typing about it. I think it has real potential to be a great film, if done the right way. We're at a point where we've gathered so much information, and we'll be able to start typing up the script, and put words into the mouths of our characters.
For those few who actually read my blog and who are curious about what the film is about, I'm not going to reveal anything until we've sold it and it's in pre-production. It's still so early in the process, and we don't know if it'll even sell. So if you hear about it, that's a good sign. The one thing I will say is that it's not a strict comedy. It's mostly a drama, with comedy sprinkled in.
Other than writing, I'm still maintaining my YouTube channel as much as I can. It's harder and harder to find time to make videos, even though it's slow. I'm managing. Recently, YouTube offered me an opportunity that could really help me make some great content. I can't say anything about what they're doing for me, but if it all comes through, then I'll be able to go forward with a project that I've been wanting to do for a while, but I never had the resources or the time to do it. If it happens, you guys won't be disappointed.
That's it for this post. Stay tuned for updates on... well, anything.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Getting Used to LA/My Writing Project
So I've officially lived in LA for about four months now, and I'm starting to get a routine down. I audition whenever my manager sends me a script, and in my downtime, I'm making YouTube videos, writing, playing XBox, or hanging out with some new friends I've made. All in all, I'm still getting used to my new life, but it's fun, exciting, and frightening at the same time.
Also boring. It's very slow in Hollywood right now, and I only have roughly one audition a week as opposed to the usual three or four when it's busy. I just keep crossing my fingers, hoping I'll get something else.
I did some ADR work, which is basically dubbing my voice over dialogue in a film that I did. I did ADR for American Pie: Book of Love, and as a result, I got to see some of the footage. Verdict: it looks really, really funny. And that's not an exaggeration, or an ass-kissing remark to anyone who ends up reading this. I'm not saying this to appease producers and build hype up for the film. I honestly find it very funny. There's also buzz among the producers at Universal that this is the best "Pie" film since the original three, and it's the closest, in heart, to the first one. Seeing the footage, I agree with them.
Maybe I'm biased, because I had such a great experience making the movie, but I'm pretty sure I'm able to separate that and look at the movie objectively. It's coming out in December, and I can't wait to see the final cut when it's all done.
Other than that, I've started writing a script with a friend of mine. We have something really special, and already it's looking promising. I feel like I've wanted to write for a while, but I needed someone to bounce ideas off of.
Anyway, that's that. Just really excited, and I can't wait to finish it. It's a long haul, though.
That's pretty much it. Sorry for the sparse updates.
Bye-bye.
Also boring. It's very slow in Hollywood right now, and I only have roughly one audition a week as opposed to the usual three or four when it's busy. I just keep crossing my fingers, hoping I'll get something else.
I did some ADR work, which is basically dubbing my voice over dialogue in a film that I did. I did ADR for American Pie: Book of Love, and as a result, I got to see some of the footage. Verdict: it looks really, really funny. And that's not an exaggeration, or an ass-kissing remark to anyone who ends up reading this. I'm not saying this to appease producers and build hype up for the film. I honestly find it very funny. There's also buzz among the producers at Universal that this is the best "Pie" film since the original three, and it's the closest, in heart, to the first one. Seeing the footage, I agree with them.
Maybe I'm biased, because I had such a great experience making the movie, but I'm pretty sure I'm able to separate that and look at the movie objectively. It's coming out in December, and I can't wait to see the final cut when it's all done.
Other than that, I've started writing a script with a friend of mine. We have something really special, and already it's looking promising. I feel like I've wanted to write for a while, but I needed someone to bounce ideas off of.
Anyway, that's that. Just really excited, and I can't wait to finish it. It's a long haul, though.
That's pretty much it. Sorry for the sparse updates.
Bye-bye.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Back In The Swing Of Things
So I'm back in L.A., and ready for work.
Already, I have an appointment tomorrow for a table read. For those of you who don't know, a table read is when you sit in a room with a whole cast (all being considered for the roles they read), the director, the writer(s), and the producer(s), and the entire script is read through in one sitting while everyone reads their roles. I'm scheduled to be there for three hours. It sound daunting, but I'm looking forward to it. It's my first table read, so it's bound to be a cool experience, one way or the other.
What could come of this? Well, if the project I'm reading for gets greenlit for pre-production, then the director already has me in mind for the part that I read for. It's kind of like an audition, only better.
Other than that, I have my acting class that I'm attending every Thursday.
I shipped my tripod to myself, so once that arrives, I can start making more videos. I plan to really make a lot more now that I have a lot of free time AND a good place to film. It also helps that if I pick up the pace with my videos, I'll earn enough revenue to pay the rent, so I can save some money. I'm being very frugal lately, just learning how to balance my budget and everything.
Other than that, not much is going on. I brought my XBox 360 back with me from Baltimore, so I've been playing a lot of Oblivion recently. I'm extremely nerdy, yes. I'm a recluse, yes. But it passes the time.
That's it for this post.
Booyah.
Already, I have an appointment tomorrow for a table read. For those of you who don't know, a table read is when you sit in a room with a whole cast (all being considered for the roles they read), the director, the writer(s), and the producer(s), and the entire script is read through in one sitting while everyone reads their roles. I'm scheduled to be there for three hours. It sound daunting, but I'm looking forward to it. It's my first table read, so it's bound to be a cool experience, one way or the other.
What could come of this? Well, if the project I'm reading for gets greenlit for pre-production, then the director already has me in mind for the part that I read for. It's kind of like an audition, only better.
Other than that, I have my acting class that I'm attending every Thursday.
I shipped my tripod to myself, so once that arrives, I can start making more videos. I plan to really make a lot more now that I have a lot of free time AND a good place to film. It also helps that if I pick up the pace with my videos, I'll earn enough revenue to pay the rent, so I can save some money. I'm being very frugal lately, just learning how to balance my budget and everything.
Other than that, not much is going on. I brought my XBox 360 back with me from Baltimore, so I've been playing a lot of Oblivion recently. I'm extremely nerdy, yes. I'm a recluse, yes. But it passes the time.
That's it for this post.
Booyah.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Vacation Almost Over
So after I finished my work on Born To Be A Star, I took a flight back home to the east coast and have been visiting family and friends for a couple weeks. Hollywood is apparently pretty slow in June, so I've only had one audition that I put on tape. It's a project called Unstoppable, starring Chris Pine (Kirk) and Denzel Washington. It was an interesting part... I had to look older, so I grew somewhat of a beard. I think I'm going to continue to grow it just in case I need to look older again.
Other than that, I've recently had an idea that I'd like to turn into a script. I've got a writing partner, and we're gonna start brainstorming as soon as I get back. I really think it could turn out to be a great movie. No details right now. Maybe later once we get a lot of it done.
More as it develops. Sorry this blog is so boring, gang (and by gang, I mean the loyal 10-12 people reading it. You know who you are ;-) ). I'll try and spice it up with pictures and stuff. Like a real blog. I dunno. I'll do something.
Peace.
Other than that, I've recently had an idea that I'd like to turn into a script. I've got a writing partner, and we're gonna start brainstorming as soon as I get back. I really think it could turn out to be a great movie. No details right now. Maybe later once we get a lot of it done.
More as it develops. Sorry this blog is so boring, gang (and by gang, I mean the loyal 10-12 people reading it. You know who you are ;-) ). I'll try and spice it up with pictures and stuff. Like a real blog. I dunno. I'll do something.
Peace.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Back in LA
I'm back in sunny Los Angeles. It feels like home already.
I finished up American Pie a few days ago, and I have two more days of work on the Swardson/Sandler project, Born To Be A Star, in early June. Not much has happened yet. I did have an audition yesterday, and I got a callback for it on Monday. It's a small part, but it'd be great work. It's for a film called Easy A, and it stars Emma Stone.
In the meantime, keep your eye for a Washington Post article about me; should be coming out later this month.
More cool things to be posted as they develop.
I finished up American Pie a few days ago, and I have two more days of work on the Swardson/Sandler project, Born To Be A Star, in early June. Not much has happened yet. I did have an audition yesterday, and I got a callback for it on Monday. It's a small part, but it'd be great work. It's for a film called Easy A, and it stars Emma Stone.
In the meantime, keep your eye for a Washington Post article about me; should be coming out later this month.
More cool things to be posted as they develop.
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