Boys, Boys, Boys

Pleased as punch I've got plenty of honorary California brothers. I needed more fart jokes in my life. 

Web Series Weekend

So stoked for the girls at Heal by Rain Productions, Haley and Brina. This weekend was spent filming the first episode of their new Web Series: The Troubadoors. (In which I play a member of an evil aryan-esque rival chior whose members only sing in auto-tune).  There are a lot of insanely talented ladies involved with this project and it makes me proud to be a part of it. Haley has been a close friend of mine for a while, but I was bowled over by her chops as a committed director and producer.  Brina is astoundingly amazing on camera. The AD Amanda I've never met before but at one point man-giggling was starting to get out of control and she was all, "Guys! C"MON!" .... in that moment I decided I liked her a lot. I love a woman that can tell giggling boys to stop playing grab-ass and get to work! Not to mention every lady in the cast....they are all uniquely talented. 

Ummm so now that I've gone on a tangent about the pretty ladies I fear this may come off as an after thought, but the man folk are fabulous too. And FUNNY. Jonathan plays a washed-up-recently-blinded-rockstar, and at least one character is a bear gay. What a treat!

 Our loft filled to the brim. Amanda breakin' necks and cashin' checks.

Martha plays the angsty femme Jane, and Kellen is our sound guru. They're a couple....aren't they kewt?

(Kellen looks reeeeal pissed in that photo, but that's just his digesting oatmeal face so be cool).

Our Director of Photography and 2nd DP. Chuck and Paul. Of all the maniacs I know, these two are the most maniac-est. But in a good way. And with a fishtail braid! 

 J in his Kimono. His character is a bit of an eccentric. He was real pumped when he found out this was his look for the day. And Rico, our Alem.

 That's Brina and Andrew....and then Brina again. 

Everyone reviewing footage. Love it. Early mornings, but totally worth it. 

(last group shot by Lindsey Bever).

If you would like to donate to their Kick Starter campaign please go HERE. Every little bit helps. 

xo.

Phobia: Behind the Scenes

I've been shooting promotional stills and behind the scenes photos for a new flick called Phobia. Shooting stills for a production like this is difficult (still photography is sorta the last thing on peoples' minds while filming, so you're have to slip in, get whatcha need and get out..not to mention the low light!), but it's well worth the effort. Every time you put the camera to your eye, there are passionate, creative hard working subjects to shoot. On top of that, the costumes are beautiful along with the locations, and this creative team has been pretty damn inspiring to work around. Here are a few snaps. 

Lots of editing to do today, and then...

Time for a well deserved nap. 

Oh, Jonny II

 I'd thought I'd share some of Jonathan's current work. All of these pieces are constructed with found objects. Rope, door, chains, screens, old photographs, and documents. We find a lot of it at estate sales....or even better on the side of the road. He told me it makes him feel good to give these rejected objects new homes. Gotta love caring for inanimate objects like little orphans....Some of these pieces can be found in the Illume Gallery (mentioned a few posts ago). 

 This one he felt inspired to do on the side of the street in Brooklyn, and he just left it there. Makes me happy.

All of these pieces are rather large. If you're interested in one email me...he's pretty damn generous with his work. Like I said, he just wants them to find good homes. 

Oh, Jonny

Here's a few photos I got of Jonathan, just messing around one day right before the sun went down. They're right in front of our building. Not bad for an impromptu shoot. They aren't exactly cohesive, but cute none-the-less. Feast your eyes on this total babe...

     

xo.