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Booked speaking role in Feature Film
July 20, 2009
The film is called “Slumdog Virgin”, directed by Craig Moss and pretty much a comedy film like Scary Movie or Epic Movie. This is my first speaking role since being in LA for a year and a half. More information to come so stay tuned!
Nominated
July 14, 2009
Well, I was just cast as a hooker in the Dan Pavlik film, NOMINATED. Can't wait!! Oh, and thanks to Quinne for putting me in touch with Dan.
More film Festivals
June 18, 2009
Two more film festivals where you may catch Damara as " MAD" SONJA in " Dandelion Dharma" - PALM SPRINGS SHORT FEST on 6/27/09 and LA SHORT FEST between 7/23-7/30.
A shout out to the SF Actors
June 18, 2009
Congrats to everyone who got it together and submitted their filmed monologues for the web-based episodic Lombardi Street(thru SF Actors and on your own). And to those who got a callback: Carrie, Chris, Diane, Eli, Kay, Nanishka, Quinne, Sina, Suzette & Tonya!
Damara in yet another Film Festival
May 12, 2009
Damara Reilly plays "Mad" SONJA in Dandelion Dharma.Dandelion Dharma, which just played in SF, has been accepted to the HBO NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL LATINO FILM FESTIVAL taking place July 28 - August 2, 2009. http://nylatinofilm.com/index.html Also Dandelion Dharma's schedule for Palm Springs International ShortFest will be available around the second week of June and will keep you updated.
Carrie Stars in a Film Short
May 11, 2009
Carrie wrapped filming of "How to Lose the Perfect Man" on May 4th. Great crew, great cast - can't wait to see how it turns out. Epiphany moment on the final day of shooting, "I really like being the lead"......I want more!!!!
Damara in yet another Film Festival
May 9, 2009
Damara Reilly, who plays Johnny's Mother, Julie, in the film " Johnny Goner" , attended The Newport Film Festival with the Director David Harris. " Johnny won for best screenplay. This is now " Johnny Goner's" 9th award and still going !
Essential Compass in the Studio
May 5, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 6:15pm - Free Introduction 7:00pm - Course 1 (ending 9:30) Saturday, May 23, 10:00am - Course 1 (ending 12:30) 1:30pm - Course 2 (ending 4:00) The Essential Compass is a tool actors and singers can use to rapidly and reliably figure out where they are and to chart a course to where they want to be. This is the current evolution in Shari's coaching. Nick Scoggin and Shari combined their years of experience in collaborating to refine this tool. Now Eli's in the mix to help bring it to you. Don't miss it!
Eli's Film
March 30, 2009
Alejandro Adams creates a mysterious dystopia in his organ-harvesting-themed feature, "Canary". It screened at San Jose's Cinequest festival early this month. Next stop is New York's Migrating Forms festival (formerly the New York Underground Film Festival). Meanwhile, "Canary" was reviewed this month in Variety. Check it out by clicking the link below.
HGTV Dream Home Giveaway Special March 15th 8pm
March 9, 2009
I just came back from filming the HGTV Dream Home Giveaway Special. It will air on March 15th at 8pm eastern and pacific. This will show the interview I did with John Lasseter (yes, that John Lasseter) and the trip to pick the winner)! Please watch and then go to the Dream Home Blog on HGTV and tell them that you think I am awesome and should have my own show.....please.
Celebration for Philip Newby
February 21, 2009
Friends and Fans of Philip are invited to attend a celebration of Philip Newby's Life on February 21st, from 7 pm to 9 pm ish at 442 Post Street, on the 5th floor. Call 415-981-6464 if the front door gets inadvertently locked.
3 commercials to share
February 10, 2009
Last year I booked a Chevron talking car commercial, "Options," I am the voice of the blue Scion. They started playing the commercial this year and it aired nationally during the Super Bowl. Erin Coker and I are in a commercial for Doritos that was a finalist in the "Crash the Super Bowl" contest. Unfortunately it did not win and air during the Super Bowl, but Doritos has picked up the finalists and is airing all 5 of the commercials nationally. Our is, "Too Delicious." I booked a national commercial with Starkist Tuna. It showcases their new "Starkist Seasations," say that 3 times fast.
Home Voice Recording
November 17, 2008
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HP Commercial
November 14, 2008
I just shot an HP commercial and joined SAG...not a bad week! Click on "more info" to watch.
Great Auto Mechanic
October 15, 2008
If anyone is looking for a great auto mechanic, my friend Jason Pearce just opened his new shop. He specializes in Saab, Audi, VW, Volvo and Mini Cooper. I took my Honda CRX there and it runs like a Mercedes now. For anyone that came by the Club Deluxe when Brooke sang, he was making pizzas there at the time, that were out of this world, anyways his passion is auto mechanics and he is the best! Check out his website, he is located at 518 Brannan Street near 4th in San Francisco, just tell him you are a friend of mine!
Dan Belzer portrays Irving Berlin
September 15, 2008
Actor/Pianist/Singer Dan Belzer has been cast as America’s favorite songwriter, Irving Berlin, who shares his life story along with his nine rules for writing a hit song, illustrated by such classics as White Christmas, Blue Skies, and God Bless America. The one-man show, "A Songwriting Lesson From Irving Berlin", is performed throughout the Los Angeles area in schools, libraries and museums as part of Enrichment Works' arts-for-education program, funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, California Arts Council, and many others. Thanks to Shari for her invaluable assistance in my audition preparation!
September 4, 2008
This is the first time that the Sri Lanka Trilogy, the first three installments of my solo show, "Taste of Enlightenment," will be woven together and performed as a single hour length piece. It’s an exciting step in the development of the full-length solo show, and I would love to see the old (and new!) Studio 300 gang there. Plus, you can see the other Studio 300 Fringe Festival performers as well! I had a great experience last year performing at the Marin Fringe Festival and received awards for Best Actress (1st Place), Best Director (David Ford, 2nd Place), and Best Play (3rd Place) for "Temporary Illusion," installment #1 of "Taste of Enlightenment." You can go to the Fringe Festival website link below for more details about the play, the festival, and performance times and dates.
Katarina cast in feature film
August 21, 2008
I was recently cast in a lead role in the film, The Waters. Also, don't miss my play going up soon at the fringe festival- click on the link below!!
Auditions for Fringe of Marin One Act festival
August 13, 2008
The Fringe of Marin One Act plays will be holding auditions on Aug 27 and 29 from 5.30 to 8 p.m. for the fall Fringe festival. Festival will be in November, usually 5 performances over 3 weekends. Auditions & festival at Meadowlands Assembly Hall, Dominican University of California; 50 Acacia Avenue at Grand Avenue, San Rafael. Festival will be in November, usually 5 performances over 3 weekends. For more info: Annette (415)-673-3131. I was in the Fringe this spring. Call me if you want more info.
What Ho. Romeo!
August 4, 2008
After a busy Spring shooting spots for Cisco, an industrial for Evo's Rotarix, a short indie and a print catalogue for Blast, I'm back to doing Shakespeare. This will be my first time doing it out of doors.If you are in the mood to hang out under the redwood trees, have a picnic and watch some awesome sword fighting, come see Romeo and Juliet with The Curtain Theatre in Mill Valley. Hey, it's free. What a deal!
Another film, a play and a new car!
July 31, 2008
I will be performing at this year's fringe festival in a new play by Diane Karagienakos, IT IS WHAT IT IS, about death and family dysfunction. Ticket info in the link below: It is very humorous but bring your tissues! I was also cast in a feature film, EVERYTHING MUST GO to be directed by Len Dell'Amico. I bought Joel Riggs' 91 Honda CRX- I love it!
a film and a couple print jobs
June 17, 2008
Hi there- I was recently cast ina student feature film, AMERICAN HOPE, and worked on two print jobs, one for a Nike promo and another as Mother Earth for stock photos- it was a lot of fun!
Reach That Peak
June 10, 2008
Nutty b2b disco web commercial for Agilent Technologies gone viral on youtube! Do not miss the glory.
A Bowl of Rose Leaves
June 10, 2008
Hi, I just got cast in the role of Kate for the World Premier of "A Bowl of Rose Leaves" by Fred Smith. I am honored to be working with Nick Scoggin, Eli Kramer and Taylor Merritt in this fabulous play. Don't miss it!!
Six Sex Scenes at the Lumiere all week!
June 1, 2008
Hey Everyone! You can check out Jasper and I in the film Six Sex Scenes and a Murder at the Lumiere this week. It opened on Fri. 5/30. Through the 6th.
On the Waterfront: The Play
May 22, 2008
LeGacy Productions of Grass Valley cast me as Truck, one of the "enforcers" in Budd Schulberg 's play, "On the Waterfront", based on the movie. The play will be performed Aug 8 to 26 in the beautiful, refurbished 140-year-old Nevada Theater, in Nevada City. Schulberg himself is expected to attend an early benefit performance during the run. The production company is very professional, and organized, and a joy to work with.
Yahooooo!
May 21, 2008
I just shot a spoof for YAHOO, with CEO Jerry Yang. It will air at the ALL THINGS DIGITAL Conference and may show up on YouTube.
May 11, 2008
I am happy that I am in my second anti-war play in a year. I'll be playing Ex-CIA Director George Tenet in "I" The Impeachment Of George W. Bush & Richard B. Cheney. Dates and times are: Saturday, May17th (Opening - 8:00pm) & Sunday May 18th (Matinee - 2:00pm) May 23rd & 24th, May 30th & 31st all at 8:00pm It will be at: The International Studies Academy 655 DeHaro St. - Between 18th and 19th Streets (About four blocks east of Potrero St.)
A Film and A Play
May 7, 2008
I was cast in the short film, WAITING ROOM. I'll also be performing at the 17th Annual SF Fringe Festival in September. More info to follow.
April 12, 2008
A hilarious film we shot a couple of years ago in the wine country is debuting at the Sonoma Film Festival on April 11 and 12! It was all improv and was a blast to do. There is a trailer on the web site, very funny.
Flying Saucer Rock N Roll signed with Unistar International Pictures
March 25, 2008
My movie, Flying Saucer Rock n Roll, starring Josh Duthie and Elan Freydenson, has been picked up by Unistar International Pictures, a sales agent in LA. If all goes well, the movie should have world wide distribution very soon.
Gail's episode of Breakaleg.tv airs
February 27, 2008
I recently shot an episode for the hilarious www.breakaleg.tv web sitcom. It was a great day with a very talented cast. The episode is up at www.breakaleg.tv and I appear in episode 8! (currently being featured on YouTube)
Motorola Spec commercial
February 27, 2008
I just shot a spec commercial for Motorala with Ian McCamey Directing. It was a wonderful experience shooting inside a bathroom stall for 5 hours!
News from David Firshein
February 3, 2008
Friends, I got news yesterday afternoon from my relatives back east; I am going to New Jersey this morning. My Uncle Harold just died, and I have chosen to go be there for a few days for the funeral and family visits. My Uncle Harold was 4 days shy of 95. He had a long and very happy life, unusually successful in his marriage to his wife, my Aunt Kitty, for well over 60 years. They were clearly happy together and clearly loved each other. She truly misses him now, as do we all. It's a big event for me and others, in many ways. A true passing of an era. Even if we live a long time, we all "go" some day, and most of us never quite know when until perhaps the end. Plus as near as I can tell, it all seems like the same moment anyway, when we see one of our tribe, cross over to the other side. I want to share that this brings me ever closer to seeing how important it is to create / learn / choose to enjoy the moment, aim to do what we really really want and care about in our heart of hearts, as much as possible, now, today, live fully, make every moment count, and share the love in our hearts with each other, without holding back. Not to discount our circumstances or life challenges or personalities, but still to aim for that as much as we can, and to increase that every day, bigger than the circumstances or perceived reality. I pray for grace that I can do this better from now on, which I know will give me more love to spread around. Love, David Firshein
HP Photo database shoots
January 22, 2008
HP wants "real" people of all types and ages for their ads. They generally pay up to $700 a day. They are particularly interested in families. They are also interested in people with acting experience as they might start picking from the database for training videos, etc. Go to www.creative-i.com/italent ("more info" link below) to find out the database shoot dates in San Jose, Walnut Creek, and SF. They are shooting continually so Shari recommends going every 2 months to stay fresh in the database.
Eric booked a Playstation gig
January 10, 2008
Booked an internet industrial for playstation. Don't know much more than that but Kontent is producing the spot.
Taylor Meritt Hosting AMC's 'Date Night' on Friday 12/14
December 11, 2007
I'll be the host for AMC's 'Date Night' screening of "Return to Me". Catch me in between commercial breaks and the film. 8pm Friday 12/14 on AMC.
Just Under A Million
December 11, 2007
Here is a link to the website. I did learn so much on this film. Working behind the scenes as assistant to the director etc. was a very valuable experience. Screening the 30th of December in Beverly Hills.
Eric Callero is going to SlamDance Film Festival
December 5, 2007
The feature film, Glory Boy Days, will be shown at next year's SlamDance filmfestival. I play the character Aces.
Bill Gentes cast in Lawrence and Lee's
November 28, 2007
Actors Theater of Sacramento has cast me in the Lawrence and Lee play, "Inherit the Wind", based on the Scopes Monkey Trial. I will be playing Judge Coffey, and will understudy the part of Bible-thumping Reverend Brown (clearly a case of type casting!). The play is in rehearsal, and will run for 20 performances on weekends, at the California Stage in Sacramento, starting January 10.
Marianne Enters the Exit
November 27, 2007
I got cast in a stage reading at the Exit playing Helen of Troy. Performing Fri and Sat Dec.7/8 Risk is This...The Cutting Ball Experimental Plays Festival Staged Readings of Three New Plays http://www.cuttingball.com/ The EXIT Stage Left 156 Eddy St. San Francisco, CA 94102 Join Cutting Ball Theatre for their fourth edition of Risk is This. From over 200 submissions, they selected three bold new experimental plays and will workshop them each for one week. At the end of each week, they present two public readings of the plays accompanied by conceptual designs of the sets and costumes. They will then invite the audience to imagine with them the form and landscape of each play. It is a unique chance to be involved with finding a new play’s performance and design vocabulary along with the artists creating the production. Trojan Barbie by Christine Evans EXIT Stage Left FRI/SAT DEC 7/8 @ 8pm A car-crash encounter with Euripides' Trojan Women. Past and present violently collide as the dreams of women and their fierce hunger for life are played out in the larger context of war. Lotte, a modern-day English tourist who repairs dolls, is on a Cultural Tour for Singles in Troy when she is captured by American soldiers and flung back into the ancient camp of the Trojan Women. Cassandra dreams of horses and revenge; Hecuba dreams of her murdered children; Helen dreams up a garden party fit for Hollywood. But as the bodies pile up, Lotte just wants to get home safely. When the camp is torched and the Trojan women enslaved, the British Embassy rescues Lotte. Her life returns to normal — until Hecuba claws her way up through the centuries in search of her murdered children's bodies.
Annette cast as Lead in Grief
November 27, 2007
I was cast as Lacy, the lead in a short Film called Grief which is part of Scary Cow Productions.
Six Sex Scenes and Murder gets distribution!
November 21, 2007
The film Six Sex Scenes and a Murder that Jasper and I are in just got distribution from Panorama Entertainment.
Anya booked an internet ad for Volvo.
November 21, 2007
I just shot an ad for Volvo. It was a lot of fun! You'll be able to check it out on the Volvo website in a few months.
November 11, 2007
I am singing 2 duets in "Tenderloin Christmas" as Elizabeth, cousin of Mary and mother of St. John the Baptist. There is only one performance. (Be mindful- this is the Tenderloin!) The St. Francis Senior Living Room Presents: Tenderloin Christmas a musical story of the birth of Christ Featuring: Litz Plummer, The Opera Lady, as Soloist (She has a gorgeous voice!) Saturday December 15th 2pm St. Boniface Theater 175 Golden Gate Ave. San Francisco (Between Jones and Leavenworth, 4 blks from Powell BART) Santa will have toys for children Admission is free (and donations are gladly accepted for the St. Francis Senior Living Room which provides a nurturing environment for the elderly poor of the Tenderloin. For more info go to http://www.sflivingroom.org/) General Seating Tickets (including free tickets) online at: www.LivingMiracleProductions.com I have paper tickets so you can also contact me by phone or email, see Players Directory.
Anti Smoking commercial contest
November 9, 2007
Commercial Contest - Winning Submission to Air on TV in California -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reply to: job-471045686@craigslist.org Date: 2007-11-06, 3:40PM PST The California Department of Public Health is looking for an original 30-second spot that will become California's next great anti-smoking TV commercial. Create the next commercial for the state's award-winning media campaign which has been responsible for some of the most influential TV ads including the woman with the tracheotomy who still smoked through her neck, the impotent cowboy and the undo tobacco spots. This is your chance to break into the industry! Submission deadline is December 17, 2007. For more information, visit www.BeAReelHero.com This contest is open to both professionals and amateurs. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. PostingID: 471045686
Annette books Nveevo gig
October 29, 2007
I booked a job as a German Spokesperson for Nveevo. It shoots in Davis and will target a European audience. : )
The Living Dolls Duo Halloween Show Saturday, Oct. 26, 5 pm
October 20, 2007
Beat the crowds and the craziness, and come enjoy a really fun Halloween Party with Liz and Diane, The Living Dolls, on Saturday night, Oct. 27, from 5 – 7 pm. There will be costumes, cheesy jokes about skeletons, witches and vampires, and prizes for our wonderful audience members. The band includes Jospeh Magdalena, our fabulous accompanist and musical director, and a great vocalist; and Pierre Archain on bass. We will be joined by our good friend, guest diva Charity Goodin. The Octavia Lounge has a great atmosphere, good food, and a really wonderful staff to take care of you, so make reservations and come early to get a good seat. HALLOWEEN PARTY WITH THE DOLLS Saturday, Oct. 27 Showtime: 5 to 7 pm Tickets: $12 Octavia Lounge 1772 Market Street, S.F. Reservations: 415-863-3516 www.octavialounge.com
Screenings and gigs
October 20, 2007
Two films I shot earlier this year are screening the week of Oct. 22. Once Beautiful Past, where I have a featured role (cast by the director based on my work in another film where he was AD), and Winning It Back, where I am the lead, a housewife and mother who is a gambling addict (love those addict roles!). Also, a film I shot a couple of years ago, Captain America, has just been accepted to show in the 18th Annual Latin America International Film Festival. I am also doing two music shows the week of Oct. 22 with The Living Dolls Duo, a private party, and a Halloween Party at Octavia Lounge on Oct. 26, 5 pm. Lots of fun!
Film Wins Award
October 13, 2007
A short film I was in called "Torn Together" directed by Alexandra Overton just won "The Best Narrative Film" at the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts Video Festival. Yeah! There will be a best of screening at the Roxie on Friday October 26. Please follow the links for more information: http://videofest.blogspot.com/ http://www.roxie.com/events/details.cfm?eventid=39C43AD5-F1F6-5CD4-171623ED07BEE120 I'm extremely happy that we are getting recognition for our hard work and thank you for your support.
Eric in feature video online: check it out!
September 27, 2007
Hey Guys, a brand new teaser trailer for the up coming hot rod feature is online and is a featured video at http://video.cardomain.com/. features me driving around as Johnny Callaway on a dry lake bed. Check it out! http://video.cardomain.com/Clip.aspx?key=2941010A378DA026&ctx=feat
I booked Criminal Minds
September 26, 2007
It's a costarring role and I am now SAG eligible!!!
Going down the Rabbit Hole with Studio 300 Theatre!
September 24, 2007
I just secured rights to produce Rabbit Hole by David Lindsay Abaire, a 2007 pulitzer prize winning play! It will feature all studio talent of past and present!- Sina Eiden, Katarina Fabic, Dominik Overstreet, Joshua Duthie, Candyce Anderson, and Shari Carlson to direct! The play will go up in November! Don't miss this exciting first production for Studio 300 Theatre!! I also booked a blue screen training job for Calumet Photographic and the role of a street-teenager for UCSF training program, lovin the work!
katarina books two jobs
September 16, 2007
I booked a print job for Reactrix and a union job for a Yahoo on-line banner!
A nomination
September 14, 2007
I just received news from home, South Africa. I have been nominated as best supporting actress in a feature. SAFTA(South Africa Film and Television Awards) And I will be home during the time of the awards. I'm exited! it came as a wonderful surprise.
Screening in Burbank
September 11, 2007
Six Sex Scenes and a Murder is screening at Dolby in Burbank but limited to cast and crew. Going to try to make it on 9-27. I play one of the principles and the trailer can be seen by going to my players directory entry and hitting trailer.
Moon light sonata
September 10, 2007
Hi all I booked the part of a nurse, Betsy, a speaking role,in the feature "Moonlight sonata". I'm exited! Its been an interesting process the whole screening. Also finishing some independent shorts. So all and all things are moving forward and its all fun.
Metamorphosis, I'm practicing again
September 4, 2007
"Metamorphosis is a fascinating, inspiring, creative, practical and simple self-healing art, as well as a philosophy on the principles of life and creation. The simple and practical nature of the work lends itself to any lifestyle. You can work on yourself, others, animals and plants." I am a metamorphosis practitioner and just thought I'll share this wonderful healing art with you all. I work from home. Contact me if interested: quinneb @gmail.com
The Other Union
August 30, 2007
I booked an Aftra job for Seimen's. I am excited about the work and also this summer I have become SAG and Aftra eligible.
A Naughty Ghost 9/14-10/21
August 30, 2007
I am performing with the Ross Valley Players in Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit as the ghost Elvira. It's one of the longest-running plays ever to hit London’s West End. This hilarious farce follows socialite Charles and his paranormal predicament: he’s being haunted by the ghost of his first wife Elvira—and his new wife is not amused. Wacky psychics, wounded wives, and sparkling dialogue abound in this wonderful evening of classic comedy. Coward considered it his best work. Come see why! http://www.rossvalleyplayers.com/blithe-spirit/index.php
New trailer online
August 28, 2007
Hey guys, there's a new trailer for the feature I was in called Glory Boy Days. Check it out on You Tube! Thanks, Eric
Casting Call! 45+ Male actor
August 2, 2007
Male Commercial Lead Los Angeles 2007-07-26 Video non-union Payment: Paid Description: Are you an actor with a medical or scientific background? Are you able to easily handle complicated material, and make it understandable for the average viewer? Breakdown Description: Casting for the face of a new commercial campaign. Smart but friendly look, appeal to an older audience, but be prepared to sell. Environmentally friendly message, multiple creative presentations, long term potential. Breakdown: Name Description Gender Age Range Ethnicity Expert 45+ Male Salt+Pepper Hair male 46 thru 55 Caucasian Send pictures and resumes to: lisab@alliedtv.net and marc@alliedtv.net
Casting Call! Looking for all types!
August 2, 2007
Fun-Hope Hospital Beverly Hills 2007-07-25 Video non-union Payment: Paid Description: new hospital-soap, but a very, very funny hospital- endless series - TV Breakdown Description: 40 Characters, all kind of Breakdown: Name Description Gender Age Range Ethnicity All between 10 - 80 All All All Send pictures and resumes to: contact@greene-filmproduction.com only actresses and actors with intern.credits,
Fun SF Music Together classes for ages 0-4
July 24, 2007
Anafaith has her opened own Music Together center offering family music classes! High quality,highly recommended, warm, fun, non-performance oriented, classes for ages 0-4 and their adult caregivers. Check the site and/or call Anafaith 415-553-8120 for more info.
Shoyi's update
July 18, 2007
Hi everyone! Long time no see. It's been a busy summer so far. I booked a principal role in a SAG HSBC commercial, filmed several Safeway industrials, and one internet commercial for Oaks Card Club. I'll also be working on some educational videos this coming month. Last but not least my biggest production ever is progressing well, and the target completion date is 1/25/08. ;) See you around!
Lead in a short
July 5, 2007
I was just cast as the lead in a short film, Winning It Back, by writer/director Bridget Kane. Also, I recently completed a day of filming for the Japanese TV show, World's Most Astonishing News. Lots of fun!
Eric booked Longs Drugs Industrial
June 30, 2007
Booked an industrial for Longs Drugs on Monday morning!
Eric cast in Hot Rod Feature Film!
June 29, 2007
I just got cast in a upcoming hot rod feature titled “Deuce of Spaces”, written and directed by Faith Granger. I play young Johnny Callaway; a hot rodder in the 50’s who “learns that winning comes at a high price.” Check out the official site for more information. n
Annette booked as drunk party girl
June 25, 2007
I'm shooting a short pilot for an internet comedy show this Wednesday. The production company is called The Rehab and I will be playing a drunk girl out with friends at a bar. Should be fun!
Suzette in short film in Santa Cruz
June 15, 2007
Friday June 15 at 7:30pm at UC Santa Cruz in the Media Room, Corey Leavitt's "Por La Frontera" will be screening.
Free Headshots
June 10, 2007
Hey guys, I'm looking to start up my demo reel and headshot business but I need sample headshots, and that's where you guys come. I'm offering to the first five members of the studio who are interested, free headshots. Please email at ericcallero@gmail.com for more information and to set up a time. I am also offering Demo Reels starting at $150. Eric
Eric booked as Bell Boy!
June 6, 2007
Booked a two day gig where I play a bell boy to some kind of tooth fairy who is shopping. As I’ve yet I really don’t know much about the gig. More information to follow. Both days will be at Hotel Nikko in San Francisco.
Marianne sees Erik at 5 am
June 5, 2007
I booked a Safeway job and it was a lot of fun. I bumped into several actors I have worked with before and Eric was there too.
Knocked Up at Cannes Film Festival
May 30, 2007
We are happy to announce that Knocked Up is now playing at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival in the Short Film Corner. You can view the trailer at www.knockedupthemovie.com.
Upgrade
May 28, 2007
I booked a Genentech Industrial. Well, I turned it down first, and then they came back and offered me an upgrade!!
Eric books Safeway industrial
May 24, 2007
Booked a midnight shoot for an industrial for Safeway.
Top 10
May 18, 2007
DUMPING GRETCHEN, a short comedy film, is in the top ten on IFILM. I play Gretchen.
Eric's webpage up and running!
May 10, 2007
Hey Guys, Just wanted to inform everyone that my official site is up and running. Stop by and check it out. I made it myself. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks!
FIrst Union Spot
May 3, 2007
I just shot my first SAG commercial for Honda. Two of my kids joined me as extras. It should be airing in mid May. I also shot two short paid films where I had the same role but a different scene partner and director. It was a great experience to see how each person effects the energy and the end result.
Booking!
April 24, 2007
I just booked my first jobs. 2 short films, one is "Full Frontal" where I play 2 characters and "A dead and A question".
Workin' It!
April 24, 2007
Hi to all in S.F. from L.A.! This week I am shooting 2 days on " EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS"-- To catch up, I also just shot a "FUN" character for a Holland commercial-- their set pace was so laid back, that was a treat! I am also starting an infomercial project on May 1st. Most important, I have been working on changing my "deepest - darkest - no-longer- working -for - me" - beleif system ! STAY WONDERFUL, Damara
Radio Spot
April 12, 2007
I recorded a 60 second commercial for SFO International Parking. It airs in May. And I just joined AFTRA!!
Katarina has a film screening and was cast in a play!
April 5, 2007
I was cast in an original play, Viaticum, a tragi-farce in 10 fits by Helen Pau an award-winning filmmaker!The play performs weekends in August. I play two roles in Daphne or the Forbidden Touch by another very talented filmmaker, Claudia Leger whose film screens April 27 as part of the SFSU masters thesis program and it's free! Check out the links below! -cheers!
Taylor may be featured in 2 Cannes films
April 1, 2007
I have small roles as a bartender in Presque Isle (Rob Nilsson) and something similar to a gangster's moll in Knock Off (Twojay Dhillon), both of which have been submitted into Cannes festival.
A Commercial/Industrial and Film, oh my!
March 29, 2007
I just booked an internet commercial and corporate video for PG&E. Also cast as the lead in the short film, Wounds of My Father.
Taylor in a PG&E internet commercial
March 29, 2007
I played a marin mom in a segment for their "Let's Green This City" campaign :) Should be live by Earth Day 4/21/07.
Eric Callero cast in Feature Film
March 18, 2007
The film is called Pig Hunt.
Joe Egender on the TV
March 16, 2007
Friday, March 16 at 9:00pm on Fox. Joe Egender will be on David E. Kelly's new show "The Wedding Bells".
Psychology Today
March 13, 2007
Nanishka, Nancy and me are in the April issue of PSYCHOLOGY TODAY. There's a stock photo of us on page 21, in the section titled MYTHBUSTERS.
Katarina books a Trade Show and another film!
February 13, 2007
Howdy! I booked a trade show for Fortify software at the RSA Conference as a cossack-hacker, Borat-style. Click on the link below to Chronicle article with picture! I was also booked in the short film, DUST by Kevin Magluilo and Samuel Cloutier; they found me off of Shari's website! Thanks Shari!
Gustopher Thinks
February 2, 2007
hey, all- this one is short and sweet. "Gustopher Thinks" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkE2dZS7tTM thanks for the support, joe
Just booked a Union Commercial
January 26, 2007
Just booked a union commercial for Toyota!
Gustopher Plus One
January 4, 2007
Hello, All- Hope everyone had a Happy New Year. We appreciate all your guys' support on the first four episodes. Here is the latest, "Gustopher Plus One". Please view, rate, comment, and pass along. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruogA0f-_VQ There are some references to previous episodes in this one so if you need to catch up, click here: http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=gusandchris Thanks! Joe
Shoyi booked an industrial with Mr. T!
December 25, 2006
I had the pleasure of working with Mr. T on an industrial recently. His professionalism, humor, and kindness was a role model for everyone. BTW I will be playing two roles in the Bay One-Act festival's play titled " CAUTION: the (Roughly) True Story of My Parents' Romance" by Lauren Yee. Can't wait!
Booked Principal on Kia Commercial!!!
December 4, 2006
I just booked my first principal role on a Kia National commercial....We shot it last week. I loved it! It should be airing in the next few weeks.
Anafaith's CD
December 2, 2006
Hi there Shari Carlson Studio artists. I am having a holiday sale on my CD "Anatomy of a Relationship"on CDBaby through Dec. 25th. It is a beautiful - inside and out- gift for loved ones(including you)! One of my customers in NY had bought 42 CDs. She passes them out like candy to friends and doesn't have to think about gifts. You can also buy them from me directly by e-mailing me @ anafaith@anafaith.com. I am also on iTunes. Just type in "Anafaith" in your iTunes music store. Customer review for "Anatomy of a Relationship": "Anafaith has a unique voice that permeates the heart. A voice that lifts you up like a wave, and carries you along its unpredictable grooves, supporting you, and landing you gracefully. There are vocal sounds reminding me of Dido, Sarah McLaughlin, even a little Tracy Chapman, but all rolled into Anafaith's own personal style.Her expression comes across smoothly and beautifully, and with accents of cello, violin, piano, and guitar. This CD is arranged like a great show!" - Teresa M. Fasulo Go to to the link below( www.cdbaby.com/anafaith) to read more or post your own and listen. Thanks everyone,& Happy Holy-daze, Anafaith
Go Jasper
November 27, 2006
On Thanksgiving, I saw Jasper's commercial for a Sonic video game. Way to go Jasper!
Gustopher Wants Some Sugar (ep 4)
November 21, 2006
If we aren't already going to hell for Episode 3, we're most likely on our way for Episode 4, "Gustopher Wants Some Sugar": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8I1VLH8t2g Please vote, comment, and pass along. In case you missed Ep 3, "Gustopher Grows Up": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tcged647Dw4 Happy Thanksgiving, Joe
Booking fun...
November 12, 2006
I just had the pleasure of booking two non-union commercial spots for FasTrak. We shot this week and took some photos for print, too. They should be airing after Thanksgiving on local stations...
On a Roll..
October 31, 2006
I was cast in two more lead roles in A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR, and THE STRONGER. I was also cast in a supporting role in DAPHNE OR THE FORBIDDEN TOUCH. I played Birgitta in AN EVENING WITH GARY LINEKER last week with the Sausalito Players. whew
Walking in on a client in the bathroom is not necessarily a bad thing...
October 27, 2006
I just booked an industrial for Mervyn's, despite the aforementioned faux pas.
Gustopher - Episode 3
October 23, 2006
Hello, all- After a bit of a delay, Gustopher (Ep 3) is up and running. If you enjoy it, please pass it along, vote, comment, subscribe, etc: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tcged647Dw4 If you haven't seen Episodes 1 and 2, you can go to our home site on YouTube to view them: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=gusandchris Thanks for the support! Joe
Gustopher - Episode 2
September 26, 2006
Hello, all- Thank you for all your viewings, votes, and comments on Gustopherís pilot episode. I really appreciate it. We are learning as we go, and one thing weíve learned is that it is really helpful if viewings and votes are done within 48 hours of when we post the episode. Not that you canít view or vote after that period (please still do) but in order to get on the pages weíre aiming for (i.e. Most Viewed, Highest Rated, etc) it needs to happen within 48 hours. Once on those pages, itís the olí snowball effect. Itís free, quick and easy to sign-up on YouTube, which then allows you to vote and post comments. Please forward to anyone with a sense of humor, or even just anyone who youíve heard laugh once. Here is the link to Episode 2 ìGustopher Pounds the Pavementî: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbcsCXc2ftQ For those of you who didnít get a chance to see Episode 1 ìGustopher Gets Himself One Hot Dateî, here is the link (it may help explain who the hell Gustopher is): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Tb5qjeBps Thank you! Joe
Juana Gets Signed and Co-stars with a Rat
September 18, 2006
I'm one happy camper to have just been signed by one of L.A.'s top commercial agencies, Commercials Unlimited. I met w/ Randi Rubenstein and Richard Reiner (brother of Rob) a few weeks ago to seal the deal. They loved the pic Shari called my "money shot". Remember, Shari? I also got to stretch my acting muscles as the lead in two indies. In the "The Hunters", I had a gun held to my head during a hostage situation and in "El Rey", my co-star was a real, live brown rat for whom I made dinner, watched TV, sang to sleep with a Spanish lullabye and finally kissed . . . on the lips! And, oh, did I mention I spoke w/ a "Spanish accent" for "El Rey". Now, that was a stretch!
Gustopher Gets Himself One Hot Date
September 12, 2006
Hello, all-My friend Sam and I are creating a web show (5 to 8 minute episodes) for YouTube.com and we need your help. We just finished our ìpilotî episode and we need you to do the following: - Watch it. Then, if you like it, do one or all of the following: - Rate it (to do so, youíll need to create a YouTube account which is quick, easy, and free). - Post a comment (ditto). - Send it out to many others (no ditto). In order to get on the ìMost Viewedî page of the web site, we need to create a large audience in a short period of time. In order to create a large audience in a short period of time we need a lot of people to give it high ratings and strong comments. We will then post new episodes each week. Here is the link to the pilot entitled ìGustopher Gets Himself One Hot Dateî: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Tb5qjeBps Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for the support! Joe
Katarina working again
August 31, 2006
I was cast in two films: as a nurse in the indie feature AS THE CLOUDS ROLL BY and as Kristen in the short, FACING KRISTEN. Also waiting to hear from a call-back for La Vache Enragee's Second Annual Shorts Project. Keep your fingers crossed!
Shoyi playing a scientist in Microsoft commercial
August 29, 2006
Two weeks ago I spent 3 days wearing a blue lab suit and glasses, working with comedian Demetri Martin in a Microsoft commercial. Look out for that on the Microsoft website in October!
Shoyi got two more films to shoot this summer!
August 29, 2006
Besides the lead in "Take-Away Spirit" by One Shot Productions, I'm also cast in two more feature indie films to be shot this fall. I will be playing a delusional girl living in Chinatown, and a cashier in a high-end boutique. Looking forward to all the fun and thank you Shari for getting me ready for this busy season! :D
The Living Dolls, 8-30, Octavia Lounge
August 24, 2006
Come out on a schoolnight and enjoy the beautiful music and zany antics of The Living Dolls, with Joseph Magdalena, at The Octavia Lounge, Wednesday, Aug. 30, from 8:30 - 11:30. Good food, great atmosphere. $5 cover. www.octavialounge.com
Shoyi's first lead role in a feature film!
July 31, 2006
I will be playing the lead in a feature-length indie this fall! Much thanks to the generous star Erica Chen for letting me know about this film!! I owe this one to her. :)
Eric Callero stars in
July 22, 2006
On Thursday, July 20th, it was announced that "Niedergang" won both Best Directing and Best Film at the 2006 48 Hour Film Project. It now moves onto the National Festival. Check the website for more information.
Joe Egender in
July 14, 2006
You will find Joe Egender in the upcoming film "Mini's First Time", produced by Kevin Spacey and starring Alec Baldwin, Luke Wilson, Nikki Reed, and Jeff Goldblum. It opens July 14th in Los Angeles and New York.
Zoe Sameth solo theatre performance at Julia Morgan Center, July 25, 2006
July 13, 2006
What: Tell it on Tuesday, an evening of solo performance. In a 25 minute excerpt from her solo show, Zoe shares her insider experiences of living in a war zone. ìSri Lanka Trilogy: Safe Placeî wanders the maze of politics, relationships, and spiritual awakening. There will be 3 other solo performers this evening. When: Tuesday, July 25, 7:30 p.m., music starts at 7:00 p.m. Where: Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, 2640 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA $$: $8-12 sliding fee scale I miss you all and would love to see you on the 25th!!!
Erica Chen's National
July 11, 2006
Look for Erica in the new General Mills commercial that is airing now! Do you know where to find whole grains??
See Shoyi's hands cooking for Kikkoman
July 4, 2006
Learn how to make some easy and delicious dishes with Kikkoman Teriyaki Sauce by watching fun videos featuring my hands! www.yourteriyaki.com Have fun cooking! ;)
June 25, Noon - 3, The Living Dolls at Octavia Lounge
June 25, 2006
The Matthews & Merlino Band is back at Octavia Lounge, 1772 Market Street, SF, playing three sets during brunch on Sunday, June 25, from noon - 3. $5 cover. Octavia Lounge is a great environment for hanging out with friends, having a bite to eat or a bit to drink, and listening to some great music. Call 415-863-3516 for reservations. Last month we played The Cliff House (big fun!), and we are now being promoted by North Bay Entertainment, a music booking agency. It's Doll-icious!
Juana's 'Tarantino Connection', Brigade of Fools @ CBS Studios & new 'Blog' page
June 25, 2006
It was definitely a 'Hollywood moment' this past Father's Day when as I sat w/ a handful of other actors eating dinner w/ Tony Tarantino, his son, Quentin called to wish him a happy one. Why was I even at dinner w/ Quentin's Dad? Well, he chose me for the attorney role at an upcoming table reading for his new $150 million film project, 'Prism'. This unique evening was a lesson in being specific when asking The Universe to manifest things in your life. Check out my new 'Blog' page at mizjuana.com for 'specifics'. On another note, I'm having a great time being silly & outrageous as a member of the new improv troupe, Brigade of Fools, which meets on the CBS Radford Studios lot. It's neat driving by all the Sound Stages and dreaming of being in a CBS sitcom next Spring. That would be my dream 'job'. Plus, I live just 3 minutes away.
I Am A Sex Addict
June 22, 2006
I am appearing In I Am A Sex Addict released by IFC Films- check your local newspaper for show times!
Please vote for my casting contest!
June 20, 2006
Hey Guys, If ya could take a few minutes to view and vote for my submission to the Kiss Kiss Bang Bang casting contest, I would really appreciate it! Just follow the link on the bottom of this message. 5 stars would be best. Thanks, Eric Callero
The Pleasure Pod Short Film & Fundraiser
June 14, 2006
I am deep in the throws of producing a short film THE PLEASURE POD. I'm very excited to be working with amazing people and to be a lead character in this film adaptation of a one act play written by G. Bruce Smith. The film will be directed by Jonathan Levit. Production is slated for the end of July 2006. PLEASURE POD POOL PARTY! 6/25/06 A Fundraising event for The Pleasure Pod Short film Sunday June 25, 2006 (Noon ñ 6pm) 4432 Lemp Ave, Studio City, CA 91602 (off of Moorpark St., 3 blks west of Colfax. Plenty of Street parking) $15 donation $5 raffle tics - items TBD Silent Auction - see www.momania.com for update Music by DJ Donald Williams Food (Hot Dogs, Burgers, Veggie Burgers, picnic food, etc.) & Drinks (Beer, Wine, Soda, Juice) Bring a towel and get ready to pod party down!
Morgen Tommorrow
June 8, 2006
I have been cast as the panhandler due to Shari's expert advice.
An Artist's Work
June 7, 2006
VEERAKEAT'S Documentary that I made, An Artist's Work, is in a film festival. You can go to this link, see it and vote for it to win. An Artist's Work http://www.ncfilmfest.com. Please forward this to your email list so we can get as many votes as possible before June 1st. Then it will screen on the big screen in Los Angeles. let's get the word out...
Greg Lands Role in 'Morgen Tomorrow'
June 4, 2006
I'm very excited to be cast in Brendan Kruse and Tommy Maples' film MORGEN TOMORROW. The film stars Corey Feldman (Gremlins, Stand By Me, The Lost Boys) and is scheduled to begin production this fall. I will play a customer in a megaphone store and a leading member of a chorale group. (I get to sing!) This will be my first film role.
Release of Lurking in Suburbia
May 31, 2006
Today is the release date for the movie "Lurking in Suburbia", an indie film I play the lead in that recently got distribution (cool). You can either buy it on Amazon, get it on Netflix, or rent it at all major video stores. Supporting independent filmmaking is fun. Here is more info from the marketing folks: "Lurking in Suburbia" is now available to buy on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F48DA0/qid=1143515524/103-3735820-8780618 Filled with Extras, Never-Before-Seen-Footage, a Commentary with the Director, Producer and Stars Joe Egender and Samuel Child, and a new collectable DVD package. To see the trailer and for more information please visit: http://www.sffilms.tv/lurkinginsuburbia/ "Hysterically Funny!" - Don Lewis, FilmThreat.com "Successful!" - Drew McWeeny, Ain't It Cool News "Engaging!" - Scott Foundas, Variety "Not to be Missed!" - Minju Pak, The Hollywood Reporter
Philip Newby Latest
May 23, 2006
Some of you may have caught me as a meth addict on the season finale of ER, with a mouthful of blood no less! I am awash in films right now. AMERICAN ZOMBIE, POUGHKEEPSIE TAPES, FMRL, OAKLEY 7 and THE PROCRASTINATORS are all films currently in production that I appear in. Stay posted for where they will be appearing. In other news I'm in rehearsals for the play LA BETE at Sacred Fools Theatre Company, and it looks to be a very funny, very insightful show. Check back here for further info, and check out my new website at philipnewby.com
CANDYCE ON BROADCAST NEWS
May 18, 2006
Yesterday I made my debut on Lighthouse for the Blind's radio broadcast at 8:30 a.m. Another woman and I take turns reading the Chronicle to the blind -- items mainly based in the Bay Area, some Business news, Jon Carroll, Dear Abby, whatever -- and it's a blast! We get to pick the items we're going to read, too, whatever strikes our fancy. So I get to read my morning paper, help the blind, and get valuable experience, all at once. Couldn't be better! It's KTVU Ch. 2 and you can listen to it through your TV somehow. (I haven't figured this out yet.)
Juana's First Major Motion Picture Role .... plus lots of other BIG news!
May 15, 2006
A great big thankyou to Shari for her insightful coaching advice which helped me land the waitress role in my first major motion picture, 'Morgen Tomorrow', starring former child actor, Corey Feldman. Go to imdb.com for more info. Also, 'Slapdash', my latest feature film, just won Best Comedy at the Cosmos International Film Fest in Florida. And I've just moved! to a lovely home in Studio City where I'll be digging up my landlord's garden for HGTV's 'Weekend Warriors'. This was a magical move. Other BIG news is the creation of 'Immersion Hollywood'. The site just went up and there's now only 4 spots available. Check it out if you're considering taking your acting career to the next level in L.A.
Shoyi cast as lead in indie feature
April 30, 2006
Shoyi is cast as the lead in her first feature indie film! She will be playing a double agent, and she is looking forward to kicking some @ss this summer.
Knocked Up Was A Great Success!
April 16, 2006
Great Job from the Acting Class and Imaginative Productions creating a full length Feature and such a great response from the audience. We had so much fun. Next step, Festivals. Who knows what is really possible when we can do this so well. Thank You to Mark and Katarina for their hard work and excellence in film making. There is so much talent here.
Philip Newby's Latest
March 21, 2006
I just shot my first TV gig as a meth addict on ER. That will be airing middle of May. I also booked a low budget sci-fi film with Joe Egender entitled FMRL, starring Karen Black of Five Easy Pieces fame. Pilot season is in full swing and I have a strong manager and agent on my team and I'm looking forward to whatever comes next.
Flying Saucer Rock and Roll
March 18, 2006
March 18th is the official date for the screening of Flying Saucer Rock and Roll. This is my first full length feature and I want to thank all of you for your continuing support. Flying Saucer Rock and Roll is a classic B horror movie based in the fifties. It is screening at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz(1207 Soquel ave). For tickets you can call 831 212 6284 or buy them at the door.(7$adv. 10$door) This rockin film also has a familiar face as one of the leads. Elan Freydenson is my trusty sidekick throughout the film. Special Thanks to Shari for believing in all of us. Thank You.
Captain America film screening
March 16, 2006
The premier screening of Captain America will be on Thursday night, March 16, at the Mission Cultural Center, 2868 Mission Street, starting at 7:30 pm. It's a dark story, with some nice comedic overtones and a strong political undercurrent about the role of America in agressive acts around the world, all revolving around a horribly dysfunctional family. I'm the dysfunctional wife and mother. No admission, come join the fun!
Looking for singing bass player!
March 5, 2006
Hello! I'm forming a new project and need a bass player who can also sing backup. Music is rock/contemp folk/alt country. Get back to me if you are the one or know someone. Peace! Ken 415-260-3901 kenkingsbury@sbcglobal.net
Busy 6 weeks!
February 22, 2006
I went on 5 auditions last week ...I ran into Joe at a Nat'l 7 Up audition and gave him a big hug. I got myself a manager who I feel great about. I'm now working with Cindy Krievins of Prime Artists Group. I also got my new headshots duplicated, 300 postcards out to CD's w/ my photo on the stamp ... I hope someone notices! And I finished my 4 min. demo reel for both my website and L.A. Casting plus a one minute version for Actor's Access. And, oh, flew back to S.F. to be in Bob Brindley's 1 minute film. I had a blast doing it & being w/ some of my ole Studio buds while being directed by Shari ... and paid to boot! My first paying gig this year. Oh, I was accepted into a newly formed improv ensemble, Brigade of Fools. There's now a shortened version of my latest film "Cuba No America" on-line at: http://harunmehmedinovic.com/archive/news/afi/cycle2/cubanoamericaquicktime.htm
Shoyi.com is LIVE!
February 9, 2006
Hi everyone! Looks like 2006 has been a great year so far for many of you. I just launched my website as well - WWW.SHOYI.COM. Please check it out! :)
Moving to NY
January 31, 2006
Hey all, Chicago has been oh so good to me but as of Aug. 1 I'll be residing in NYC. Hubbie took a job there post-MBA and I'm totally excited. Focusing on getting into any/all unions while in Chicago. My film, Seven Fallen Objects is screening this week in San Francisco so I'm feeling quite the multi-city actor. Will be updating my website soon!
A week's work
January 30, 2006
Nick just completed a week in Canada on EVIDENCE. He had to sign a NDA so no details. Stay tuned for the release of this new Television Series.
More National Commercials!
January 20, 2006
Joe Egender shot 3 National Commercials this past week for Budweiser. Look for them during the upcoming Super Bowl.
What does Shari always say?
January 10, 2006
Stay in town over the holidays, and you'll get a great gig! I did just that, and had a fun job come up, assist. musical directing/arranging, and accompanying a new Broadway review for Holland America Cruise Lines newest ship, the MS NOORDAM. The job was in L.A. with Stiletto Entertainment, who produces Holland America's shows. Really nice company to work with, and a great cast and creative team!
Booked National Network Commercial
January 10, 2006
I booked a SAG Nationl Network Commercial for Kellogg's, Smart Start Healthy Heart. It's my first one so it was quite an experience going from audition to callback to Check Avail. to today at 3:45 when my agent called with the good news. Wardrobe tomorrow and we shoot this Thursday. I've been down here 2 years and I officially started my 3rd year as of Jan. 7, 2006. What a great way to start 2006.
Got my first L.A. film and an agent !
January 6, 2006
Yeah! I'll be shooting my first L.A. film in January. It's an AFI project about a Mexican couple who are cooks at an American run Iraqi prison where they befriend one of the prisoners .... a 12 yr. old boy. This will be my 2nd all Spanish film .... which is quite an accomplishment given that I disdained speaking Spanish when I first started working w/ Shari. I also was signed in November by the Lane Agency. I'm a very grateful and happy camper.
Testimonial
January 6, 2006
Shari Carlson's singing class has been an incredible experience for me. The benefits have been innumerable. But most of all, I have learned to trust my own voice and this has made all the difference in both my relationships and my art making.
SHARI'S GUIDANCE DOES IT AGAIN-- I booked 2 National Commercials & I episodic in the last 6 weeks
December 13, 2005
Wow, just when I was " getting out of the Biz", I called Shari and asked for guidance. Shari told me 4 things to do. I committed to them and took the ACTIONS! Getting out of my way I booked "COLD CASE", COMCAST, and Three commercials/ print/ internet/ v.o., etc. for "CAMPUS LADIES" a new show airing in Jan. 2006 on the Oxygen Channel about two middle aged women going back to college to do all the things they wished they had done their first time thru college. AS HAPPY AS I COULD BE ABOUT ALL THIS, THE BEST WAS STILL TO COME ! After shooting two 14 hour days for "Campus Ladies", playing a middle aged cheerleader, the Producer,Adversing Agents, and Director called the Casting Director and said "Damara is Fabulous. She is the most professional actress we have had the pleasure of working with in years. Damara is extrodinarily funny and we have created several special spots for her." The Casting Director then called my agents and they were thrilled. THANK-YOU SHARI FOR ALL YOUR INTUITIVE GUIDANCE. AND FOR YOUR CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO HELP INDIVIDUALS EXPRESS THEIR UNIQUE TRUTH !!!!!! STAY WONDERFUL, DAMARA REILLY
Things are finally coming together...
November 17, 2005
I'm just finishing up my 2nd year in LA and things are really starting to come together for me. I finally got my 3rd SAG voucher last week working as background on Emilio Estevez' feature, "Bobby". Log on to my website under news and reviews for details. I've got some great new head shots that have already gotten me 3 film auditions this week and I have an industry referral for a theatrical agent at The Gage Group. I feel very good and prepared for 2006. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season.
Film Arts Festival and more...
November 3, 2005
I have two films in the Film Arts Festival screening this November 5th and 6th. Come Fly With Me Nude, also featuring Sina Eiden and I Am A Sex Addict which is touring festivals worldwide. I just finished ADR on Whiskey Blue which has been 4 years in the making and looking forward to it's premiere. Knocked Up is in it's final stages of post production and will be screening in December!!!
Greetings from Germany
October 11, 2005
Greetings from Germany. I just looked through your website. It looks fantastic and it is so nice to see so many familiar names and faces. It is also great to see so much progress. I am proud to have been a small part of your studio and world, and am sure you are proud of the growing that it has done. Life here is good. I am married one year and working steadily as an actor. My wife is a hard working stage, film and TV actress and I hope that you can meet her on our next trip to the U.S. She is everything that I waited so many years patiently for and nothing like I had imagined. Just like life, isn't it? I am happier than I can express. My soul sings. My inner child sings along. I send love to anyone who might remember me and love to those I've never met. And especially to you, Shari, who spun me around and sent on my path - inward. Thank you. With Love, Always Love, Tom Tucker
Philip Newby is off!
September 26, 2005
Philip is finally off to the Bahamas for filming on Pirates of the Caribbean 3 and he will be back in November.
Hello out there!
September 23, 2005
Hi Everyone! I really enjoyed reading what everyone has been up to... Well, things are terrific here in New York City. I have been working professionally as a voice over artist and I love it. Right now you can hear me on Lifetime TV doing promos and also on 1010am Radio, but you won't know it's me :-)! Oh, I gladly lost all of those pesky pounds I used to hide myself away and am starting to do some print work too. Anyway, thank you all for your support and I still carry you and my experience at the Studio with me. Wishing you all the best! Anandah
MARIO ALONZO
September 23, 2005
Hello Shari, it has been a long time since class, and even a longer time since we both met in San Francisco. But am back in theatre here in Portland, Oregon performing and even getting paid for it this time. Tonight is our opening night and the world premiere of the play called "Elliot" A Soldier's Fugue. The playwright is Quiara Algeria Hudes from New York City. The play itself has been workshoped at the Goodman Theatre, and the Kennedy Center. It's three generations of combat veterans, Korea, Vietnam and Iraq all in this fugue. I guess you know which one am playing. It really feels good to be back in the saddle again. I read the news letter that Damara wrote, I guess she'll see this one Hello Damara congrats on all your good fortune in the business. Bye, Bye for now Shari, I'll be in touch, all the best.
Short film DIEZ to air on PBS station KTEH Ch.54 Monday 9/12 @ 10 PM
September 10, 2005
The Spanish short film, DIEZ, will air on KTEH Ch.54 this Mon. 9/12 @ 10 PM or Comcast Ch.10 It also was co-winner of Best Short Film at the Wine Country Film Festival and as a result the director of this festivall will take DIEZ to their sister film festival in La Mancha, Spain for the "Festival Cine Europeo Vinos de Castilla-La Mancha". Then on October 9th and 15th DIEZ will screen at the Morelia Film Festival in Mexico.
Got a Publisher!
September 9, 2005
I hope you and all of the studio folks are well. I just wanted to share some good news with you, since you were helping guide me during the hard times. My novel, /The Missing/, has found a publisher! Carroll & Graf in New York will be putting it out in late 06/early 07. I'll be working with an editor who's a friend of mine and who's very enthusiastic about the book, having read the manuscript back when he was living in SF. He's kind of the up and coming hot gay editor in NY. So I'm very happy. It took a lot of work -- and there's more to come; I have cuts to do -- but things are now moving in a very positive direction. Thank you for your advice and support.
Bookings, Website and such.....
August 21, 2005
I signed with a wonderful commercial agent, Stella Archer w/Lane Agency on July 26 and I booked my first national commercial for AARP last week. Stella has a wonderful philosophy about auditioning...she says it's not about booking the job, it's about making the contacts/relationship with the CD...which takes the pressure off and which is the truth about auditioning. I'm also in a great play, well people either love it or hate it and that goes for my character as well. It has turned into a wonderful, tight ensemble piece that I get to do 4 nights a week for 6 weeks.XXX Love Act by Cintra Wilson Review: Jacob Clark in the recent Metro LA...There is not a weak link in the acting ensemble. Tricia Allen, Algernon D'Ammassa, Taylor Dooley, Joseph Gilbert, Rudy King, Perry Smith and Bill Wingard each give award-quality performances. Taken together, they are certainly a contender for the Ovation and LA Weekly Awards' Best Ensemble category. I've got a film, Cabin 6, directed by Mike McCaffery, that will be screening at the LA International Shorts Festival on Tuesday, September 13 @ 3:30 PM @ the Arc Light in Hollywood. And an infomercial, Lauren Hutton's, "Good Stuff" make-up running. I'm one of the application models. And, Untold Stories of the ER, on TLC Monday's @ 9:00 PM are in re-runs now. I'm in 3 episodes: "Knife in Back", "Carbon Monoxide Family" and "...somebody gets run over." And a website up and running. www.perrysmith.biz Check out www.dnfhosting.com. It's a build your own website and have it hosted for as little as $4.99 per month. xoxoperry
Bookings
August 15, 2005
Hello, all. Hope everyone is doing well! I just booked a national commercial for American Airlines, which shoots in Dallas so I'll get to see some sisters, nieces and nephews to boot (meaning "in addition to", not to kick). I'm also in a Konika-Minolta commercial that is running during golf, so if you say you've seen it I know you're lying.
August is a good month
August 12, 2005
I am performing in the Impossible Film Projectand got cast in a short called Crescent Moon playing across studio-mate Erica Chen. I'm also auditioning like a mad man, having to turn down roles because of conflicts. Even when I don't get cast, directors write me personal notes like: Thank you for demonstrating your talented acting abilities for us. Our notes from the audition said that you were the best caucasian man who auditioned and "brought terrific energy" and that you "weren't scared to take the scene where it needed to go." You were one of the top contenders for the lead role. But after pain staking deliberation and for circumstances that in no way speak on behalf of your ability we had to choose someone else for the role. We were forced to base our decision off of the best combination of actors for the entire family rather than the best single actor. Believe me, you were one of the best that we saw out of twenty three men who auditioned for the role. With your permission I would be happy to offer your name and contact information to my friends and associates in the Bay Area Film and Video community if such an opportunity arises.It's beautiful to be an Actor.
Juana's Web Site is Up ! Launched 2 new businesses and Film Fest News
August 4, 2005
I'm very excited to announce that on my b'day .. July 29th .. my web site was born under the domain name mizjuana.com. I'd love for y'all to check it out. I've also just launched two new businesses. Agua Prima crystals, which allow you to drink the best damn water on the planet, and Usana ... click on "My Favorites" at my web site for more info. on both. Also, I've been kick starting my L.A. career. I love L.A. Here in the Bay Area, "Diez", the short I played a lead in & shot in Spanish, got into the Wine Country Film Festival. It will have 2 screenings on 8/14 @ 7 PM and 8/15 @ 9 PM. Contact ijm@best.com for more info. Also, the "Slapdash" trailer is done. I played a bit roll in this feature. Check it out at http://homepage.mac.com/colinhebert/Personal6.html
Keep working!
July 26, 2005
I booked a voice over industrial for Microsoft, where I got to do it in both Mandarin (translated the script myself!) and English. Also look for me on the new Symantech Norton AntiVirus product package in September... just my hands though.
Signed with Commercial Agent.
July 26, 2005
I just signed with Stella Archer, Lane Agency, for commercial representation. YAY!!
Michael is back
July 24, 2005
Recently returned to the Bay Area, Michael is still looking for a parking place. He has a sweet job with the government (at least until Karl Rove outs him) and is busy looking for a place to live. If anybody has any good info about dog friendly apartment or small cottage, let Shari know. He also needs new head shots. Now, about that parking spot ...
Working...and working
July 20, 2005
I was recently cast in a Genentech industrial as well as a live show for Deloitte. I've been editing with Mark Parsons on the film Knocked Up which is nearing completion sometime this summer. I will begin editing on After Always, another 5150 Production written and directed by Shari Carlson and starring Nancy Dobbs Owen. I have two films in festivals this year- Bettina In the Fog and I Am A Sex Addict- catch thier screenings on the events page!
July 18, 2005
The short film, "Ryan's Life", where I played "the mom", won Audience award for outstanding short film at OutFest Film Festival, Los Angeles. The film was picked up last year by the gay network, HERE TV!, to be turned in to a series. The network is going to be considering/auditioning the current cast...who knows.
Working Actor Again
July 11, 2005
Presently working on a SAG film, Feature, with Karen Goodman Hawk, playing the character of Laurance. Awaiting final word on a Feature Film being cast by Robin Gurland from LA, to be filmed in San Jose. Will keep you updated. Just happy to be working again.
Life in LA
July 7, 2005
I've been down here a year and a half... Things are going great and I'm really settling in to LA. Found a great apt.and have a great(pays well and flexible) "day job" working 1.5 to 2 days a weeks. I'm cast in another play at my theatre company (Company of Angels) called "XXX Love Story" about the Mitchell brothers of San Francisco, and the porn business. I play one of the narrators. It's such a great role because I just get to let all hang out...loud, sexually, ugly, dirty. Should be very therapeutic doing that 4 nights a week for 5 weeks. I have an infomercial running. Lauren Hutton's make-up line. I'm one of the application models. I just shot my first commercial last week. It's going to be running in select markets, don't know where, but it is for medical trials for insomnia. I also signed with a manager...we'll see. Hope all is well with you!
NY Pops Festival Chorus on NBC
July 4, 2005
All, This summer I'm singing with the NY Pops Festival Chorus and we will be singing "God Bless America" for the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show. See the link for this listing. The show airs at 9 p.m. EDT on the 4th, on NBC. You will want to check local your listings to be sure of the time and channel. I'm not sure where we will be in the program, but probably 20-30 minutes into it. Phil
Updates from Shoyi
June 14, 2005
Hi everyone! Just wanted to let you guys know that you might see me in a few things on TV. I have a local commercial for San Jose airport that has been airing for a while. I was an extra in the Saturn commercial Bob was in (not sure if you could actually see me), and I was the "hand" pouring Hunt's ketchup onto a hamburger and fries. Later!
Juana Goes to Hollywood
June 4, 2005
"Mission Movie" won it's 6th award at the high profile LA Femme Film Festival on May 29th plus got picked up for distribution. Given that it was the lowest budget indie in its category of "Indies Produced for Under Half a Million", it did damned good winning an Honorable Mention.
The Last Bell
May 31, 2005
Tony wrote a screenplay called The Last Bell. Tony worked with the kids at the Hollywood Wilshire YMCA and filmed this excellent screenplay. This film screened at the Egyptian Theatre on Friday, May 13th. I was privileged to be present and view the film and meet the stars. Congrats to Tony and all who participated in this great, heartfelt, amazing undertaking.
More Industrials!
May 25, 2005
I completed an Ideo industrial last week (teleprompter throughout, got cast through my agent off my headshot and resume!) and I just booked a day-long industrial with World Savings Bank for June 11. Hey, don't knock them ... it's paid work!
Saturn National
May 23, 2005
I have been cast in a Saturn national commercial filming tomorrow (5/24), and will air in June for a sale event. I play the guy that looks like Bob!
Erica Chen's national commercial
May 22, 2005
Look for Erica in a commercial for KRAFT Italian Salad Dressing. There are 2 spots. Yeah!
Sunsweet Commercial
May 22, 2005
If you haven't caught it yet, keep your eyes peeled for me in a "Sunsweet Ones"(prunes) commercial. Regional so far, but they may go national. Mmmm...yummy! Some trivia....Drew is the host and the voice through-out.
Bob performing improv in San Francisco
May 21, 2005
An update for Bob Brindley. SPF 7, improv troupe out of Seaside, FL, is headlining next weekend at the San Francisco Improv Festival. I joined the troupe last summer and have toured with them at festivals across the country, most notably at Chicago, D.C., and Toronto. The shows are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday May 19, 20, 21 at the Next Stage Theater in San Francisco. 1620 Gough St. Showtime is at 8 PM and tickets are $12-$15 at the door or call 415 863 1076. In other acting news, I have filmed 3 industrials. They were for Veritas (aired at the Veritas Convention in the Mascone Center last month), WebEx, will air online at www.webex.com, and Business Solutions. Every Saturday night, I host The Stand-Up Project at the San Francisco Comedy College studio 414 Mason St. 7th floor. The show is free and it is every Saturday at 8 PM.
Mission Movie Goes To Hollywood .... Yeah !
May 20, 2005
"Mission Movie" has just been selected to premiere at a high profile industry festival, LA Femme Film Festival on May 26th - 29th. it's the only festival of its kind to represent into distribution the festival's competition films thru Foundation Films Distribution. In other words, MM will finally be seen in theatres. Yeah! ...This also means I may now get paid for my work. For those of you in L.A., I'd love to see you there for the screening at 2 pm on Sat. the 28th at L.A. Center Studios. For more info go to: lafemme.org
More From Philip Newby
April 19, 2005
First off, congratulations to Tonya and Jeff on their baby! So it's official, I'm heading off to the Bahamas in June for Pirates of the Caribbean! I'll be there until the middle of July, and then returning for two days in October. In other news I just shot my first national commercial for Snickers. I play a hunter trying to bag a deer with a candybar. So look out for that in coming weeks. That's it for now!
Ava Foster has Arrived
April 16, 2005
Ava arrived on Friday, April 15th at 2:30 p.m. weighing in at 6lbs,11oz. and 191/2" long. Mother and Baby are doing fine.
Yeah, We Won!
April 11, 2005
"Mission Movie" has done it again by winning two more awards, the Viewer's Choice Award at Cinequest and Best Feature at the SFSU's Women's Film Festival. It also was accepted into festivals in the UK and Dominican Republic. See the "MM" trailer at missionmovie.org. I also just wrapped another feature film, "Between Places" in which I make my singing debut as a nosey landlady. Check out the trailer at betweenplacesmovie.com It's a spicey one. And, finally I just completed a scene from "Requiem for a Dream" for a SFSU's Director's Master Class. I play the mother and got some nice meaty stuff for my soon to be completed demo reel which will be up on my new TBA website.
What's Philip Newby been up to?
April 3, 2005
I've got several things current and pending. I was cast as a pirate in the upcoming sequels(2&3) to Pirates of the Caribbean. I've been to fittings and "Pirate Boot Camp" and will be shooting any day now. I wrote my first ever short film for my writing class, and right after someone said they wanted to produce it and put up their own money to do it! I'll keep you updated on its progress. I've been cast in Ivona, Princess of Burgundia at Sacred Fools Theatre in Hollywood, this being the 2nd show I've done at Sacred Fools. There are some other things pending which I'll post as they develop.
Update....
March 10, 2005
I am happy to announce that the theatre company I just joined has already asked me to be the understudy for the lead roll of "Gertrude" in, "Dust", a play that is making it's premiere at The Company of Angels mainstage, running April 1st thru May 14th. I have been guaranteed 6 performances: April 14, 15, 16 and May 12, 13, 14.
From Hollywood
March 5, 2005
I've been invited to become a member of "Company of Angels" theatre company. They are the oldest not-for-profit theatre in LA, founded in 1959. The theatre performs under the LA 99 Seat Equity-Waiver Contract. And according to the e-mail I got today, "More than 110 actors and actresses auditioned for company membership.We have offered membership to 18 of you." TV UPDATE. I will be appearing in 3 episodes of, "Untold Stories of the ER", airing on The Learning Channel, Monday's @ 9:00 PM nationwide, Starting April 4. The episodes are: Carbon Monoxide Family~one scene as "Dr. Holly"; Knife in Back (my personal favorite) principal~Nurse #1; Motorcycle Runs Over, principal~Nurse #2.
Update on
February 7, 2005
The Award winning feature film, "Mission Movie", Juana played one of the lead roles as a restaurant owner, was just accepted into the Chicago Latino Film Festival in April. "Mission Movie" won Best Feature at the 2004 New York International Latino Film Festival and 3rd place at the Boston Film Festival. The Spanish speaking short film, "Diez",Juana played a grieving widow, will screen at the Cinequest Film Festival, http://cinequest.org, in San Jose on March 3rd at 5:30 PM and again on March 6th @ 7:30 PM. Juana just wrapped another feature "Between Places" set just before 9/11. Juana plays the nosey landlady. And one neat note ...Juana was recently recognized by 3 different people in 3 days for 3 different films.
Bob on MTV
January 25, 2005
Bob finished shooting a commercial for Dance Dance Revolution and Karaoke Revolution that will air on MTV starting 1/28. His improv troupe, SPF7, is also performing in DC at the DC Comedy Festival on March 18th and 19th. SPF 7 also will be headlining at the SF Improv Festival May 20-21st.
Learning Channel
January 16, 2005
Look for me on Untold Stories from the ER on Television. I play "Dr. Holly" on the episode "Carbon Monoxide Family"
Whiskey Blue Director's Comments
January 12, 2005
KATARINA FABIC as "LOU LOU BLACK" Katarina graces the screen with classic beauty and poise reminiscent of the silver screen stars of yesteryear. Much to my delight as a movie-geek, she never ceased to deliver that Ingrid Bergman presence or Bette Davis style as the character called for a timeless appeal. She doesn't believe in the "method" and it's easy to see why upon directing her. Happy to be on set, she can lighten the load of everyone with her smile and turn on a dime into her character when the cameras are rolling. Her acting appears effortless while somehow maintaining an excellent attention to detail and integrity to the character she's playing. If you're fortunate enough to act opposite her you will be granted the greatest gift an actor can receive from their scene partner... an actress who can listen and react while raising the stakes of the performance quality for both of you. She knows when she needs another take and will continue to apply her time and energy, without complaint, to perfecting her own performance thus creating an easy environment for the director as an observer rather than a manipulator. Making movies is never glamorous and having an actress willing to get physically pushed to the limit every day with the hours and action required can be almost impossible. Katarina breaks that mold, without exception, for every fall, for every shot that takes many takes and for every lost night of sleep. She truly gave WHISKEYBLUE a level of production value unparalleled in independent film-making.
Film Projects Air & Update
January 8, 2005
S.F.'s Access Ch. 29 will air An indie short, "Overpowering Musk", will air 1/18 @ 10 PM and "First Negotiation" will air 2/22 @ 10 PM. If you have projects you'd like aired on this series, contact Brandon Nash at: bnash@rmw.com. "Diez",was recently screened at the L.A. Int'l Film Fest and was just accepted into San Jose's Cinequest Film Festival.date & time TBA. "Between Places", an indie feature film completed its trailer and will continue shooting thru early spring. I just got my copy of "War Bride". It's a 2-woman film in which I play a futuristic psychologist deciding the fate of a "convicted" prostitute played by Cynthia Burgess. I got my SAG card. Yeah !
Acoustic Son gets played on KFOG
January 3, 2005
I'm very excited to announce a song from my new CD was played on Acoustic Sunrise on KFOG. A BIG surprise and one of my musical goals was to be played on a major radio station! The song chosen was 'Maybe this Time' from my new CD 'Time in the Middle'. Ken
Damara Reilly
December 30, 2004
Just to let you all know, I had a great year. Films: Art School Confidential with John Malkovich, Neighborhood Watch with one of the Dukakis's. T.V. Shows were Jack and Bobby, and a Kashi commercial. Very fun on a sold out Play, Body Talk. And personally a fabulous five star cruise to Central America with my beautiful Mother. I hope to be reading more about all of you soon.
Brindley booked some gigs
December 14, 2004
Bob finished shooting a new pilot D.O.P.E. (Diversity Of People Everywhere) cast as the manager of an apartment complex, Coach. Bob also will shoot on Wednesday 15th for AMC (American Movie Channel) as a segment host for the "man on the street" interviews airing during commercial breaks.
Diane Merlino this and that ...
December 2, 2004
Just got cast in a fun TV sitcom, a student project called Virtually Real, which will air on a cable channel. Also doing a print ad for the California League of Conservation voters December 3. And Lizzie and I (Guy and Dolls) are preparing to go into the studio to do a demo, complete with bass and drums!
Erica Chen's Regional Commercial
November 30, 2004
Check out Erica Chen in the new Super Lotto Plus commercial which is now airing in California on most channels that broadcast Asian language TV shows.
Bill Appel finished his short film
November 29, 2004
The Laundromat, an 8 minute short by Bill Appel is done and looks great. Next step, the Film Festival Circuit!
Joe Egender now appearing in...
November 29, 2004
The Gilmore Girls Tuesday, Nov 30th 8:00pm on the WB The West Wing TBA - just shot 2 episodes: Mini's First Time Kevin Spacey-produced film Release date: mid-2005
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