I’ve just recently finished shooting for Thom Fitzgerald‘s upcoming six part mini-series, SEX&VIOLENCE, starring Olympia Dukakis, which will air on Out TV this Fall. This info, along with the photo above, is all I’m permitted to say for the time being. Hush hush.
All I am going to say though, is that if you want to see me naked, you will no longer have to buy me dinner first.
I am thrilled to share the news that my directorial debut, ROOM SERVICE, has been selected by the CBC to represent the Maritimes in this year’s SHORT FILM FACE OFF! Each year, the CBC selects 9 short films from across the country to duke it out for a chance at winning $40k in production funding.
And guess what? It’s all going to be broadcast on national television this August where YOU will then have a chance to vote for your favourite film! Pretty neat, huh?
It’s just about time to get #VoteRoomService trending.
More info, including the rest of the filmmakers & panelists: http://www.cbc.ca/shortfilmfaceoff/
Updated: May 3, 2013: I just created a Facebook event page for the TV taping on the 13th, which includes info on how to get free tickets!
http://www.facebook.com/events/532976963415686/
Check out the first still frames from Adam DeViller‘s FOAM DRIVE RENEGADES featuring the talents of myself, Matt Chisholm (who also co-wrote the film alongside DeViller), Gordon White and Reggie, voiced and operated by Rhys Bevan-John.
Yeah, that’s right, I got to make a heist movie with a muppet*.
*…No, not an actual “Muppet (TM)”, but still…
The film is slated for a late Summer / early Fall release, so stay tuned for that, will ya?
This is my entry for Robert Rodriguez’s BlackBerry “Keep Moving” contest wherein he left a portion of his short film, TWO SCOOPS, green-screened, allowing desperate actor-folk like myself to upload their own performances into his film.
Big thanks to Evan Elliot, and Mike Doucette for helping me shoot the scene, and Nick Swimm for pointing the contest out to me. I had a lot of fun making it and now I really want to own a BlackBerry.
Don’t you also want to own a BlackBerry? BUY A BLACKBERRY!
In what may very well be my finest bearded performance yet, THE LUCKIEST UNLUCKY MAN IN THE WORLD premieres at the 7th annual Halifax Independent Filmmaker’s Festival, next Monday, April 8th at 7:00pm at the Bus Stop Theatre (2203 Gottingen Street). Check out the full lineup of shorts being featured that night here: http://www.hiff.ca/atlantic-narrative-short-showcase/
On Thursday the 11th at 10:00am, I’ll be taking part in a panel discussion, CROWD SOURCING: ONLINE FUNDRAISING FOR INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS, alongside Andrew Bush and Brad Rivers, moderated by Walter Forsyth. More info here: http://www.hiff.ca/crowd-sourcing/
There are many a thing happening during the fest, so please check out the site and take part! http://www.hiff.ca/
Check out the first still-frame from Greg Jackson‘s first feature film, BUNKER 6, featuring myself, Andrea Lee Norwood (whom I shared the screen with in Josh MacDonald‘s GAME), and Shelley Thompson.
For more info on the flick, which is slated for a Fall 2013 premiere, check out these articles from The Coast (Bunker Down) and The Chronicle Herald (An Eerie Silence on Set).
I wanted to make sure that The Academy wasn’t going to give me one of those surprise Oscars for 2012′s ROLLER TOWN before I posted a clip from Picnicface’s feature film, but alas they gave an award to that hack, Christoph Waltz, instead.
…Enjoy!
For now, us Canadian chumps will have to wait a bit longer to consume the entire film, unlike our neighbours down south who can watch it on Netflix & iTunes. Keep an eye on http://rollertownthemovie.com and the Picnicface FB page for more info!
There aren’t many products that I would gladly slap my precious, precious image in front of, but the stretchy gelatinous snack food known as Fruit By The Foot is one of them…
Are you not entertained?!
Today’s Chronicle Herald dished some details about Greg Jackson‘s feature directorial debut, BUNKER 6 (Link: Filming of Bunker 6 thriller starts in Debert).
Bunker 6 tells the story of Grace, who has lived in Nuclear Bunker No. 6 since she was a young girl. After the death of Lewis, her mentor, father figure and the bunker’s technician, Grace is left to take charge of the mechanics. As things begin to break down all around her and thoughts of the outside world haunt her, she must continue her struggle not just to survive, but to live.
The wonderful cast has been revealed, and I am very happy to be a part of it. In the bunker, I’ll be joined by Andrea Lee Norwood (my prey in GAME), Molly Dunsworth (HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN / ROOM SERVICE), Jim Fowler, Shelly Thompson & Daniel Lillford.
I’m actually just heading out the door right now on my way to Debert (where we’re shooting in a legitimate bomb shelter from the 50s), so please pardon the abrupt nature of this post.
Chronicle Herald link: http://thechronicleherald.ca/artslife/634800-filming-of-bunker-6-thriller-starts-in-debert
As of last weekend, Colin MacDonald‘s short film, PRESENCE, is shot and moving swiftly into post-production. In the film, I play Kyle, a musician who begins to question his sanity when his hearing starts to go and something else takes it’s place.
Photographer Krista Comeau (kristacomeau.com) came to the set and took a few photos…
Me asking writer/director Colin MacDonald what he thinks about my chest…
Co-star Natasha MacLellan staring at something that’s probably creepy…
Oh, and this guy again…
So as I said earlier, PRESENCE is currently in post-production, which is what brings me to my next point: donations! Mr. Colin MacDonald is many things, writer, director, Father, but one thing he unfortunately is not, is made of money. This is why we need you to help out and toss a few shekels into the pot to finish this little big film off.
So head on over to Foster Avenue Productions‘ website for more set photos and your opportunity to collect a variety of perks for donating! http://FosterAveProductions.wordpress.com/
For now, check out this teaser that MacDonald put together before filming…
