The feature film project "Cavegirls," directed by J.B. Torres Medina and starring Caylin Sams, features a gripping story with a loyal bouncer, played by me. I secured my role through previous work with writer David Axe. I also contributed to SFX, using a potato gun for a memorable scene involving fake blood.
This year started slowly for auditions, but picked up with a feature film opportunity. The author auditioned for a spec ad called "Silly Philly" and landed the lead role. The shoot in Savannah involved three days of filming, culminating in a fun experience with professional student crews. The next project is a feature film.
I was contacted on Backstage about a month ago to submit for a short film project called Warrior in the Garden. I don't really do short films anymore as I feel I am past that in my career and short films no longer really benefit my career, but since the dayrate was decent, I decided … Continue reading The ‘Warrior in the Garden’ Shoot
Filmed Auditions Shadow Unit. TV Series. SAG. Main Antagonist. HSR Gaming commercial American Express commercial Callbacks Roles Booked Other
What started out as the slowest week I would have had since I started acting, turned into one of the best weeks. This week started out extremely slow with nothing happening at all until Thursday. First, my agent got me an audition for a commercial and then I was contacted by my new manager asking … Continue reading Update Week 46
Filmed Auditions Callbacks Roles Booked Quavo Music Video - Mafia Boss. Could not accept this role because of a scheduling conflict. Enzo feature film. Han. Supporting. Ryu Foot Gang Leader - TMNT Sins of the Sensei Fan Short Film. Supporting. Other Companions in Misery premier in ATL Started looking for a new manager 4th Podcast … Continue reading Update Week 45
Filmed Walden University commercial, principal Chuck short film, lead Trouble Man feature film, supporting Auditions Drug dealer, feature film, supporting MSC Cruises commercial Floor & Decor commercial Callbacks Roles Booked Drug dealer, feature film, lead. This role was originally a small role, but the writer/director decided to expand the role and make it a lead. … Continue reading Update Week 44
Filmed Hard Rock Casino and Hotel commercial Auditions Recurring principal role in a series filming in South America Community First Credit Union commercial Callbacks Roles Booked Asian Biker. Feature Film. Supporting Chuck. Socially awkward, can’t speak to anyone but his best friend. Short Film. Lead Walden University commercial Other Signed the contract for the SAG … Continue reading Update Week 43
The author, an actor, recounts a hectic 24 hours during which he was selected for a commercial at Hard Rock Casino & Hotel in Florida, learned the violin part of a symphony for the scene, found out he had been hired prior to that knowledge, and participated in the shoot. Meanwhile, he landed a role in a SAG feature film, making him SAG-eligible. Finally, he was cast in an independent film, rounding up a successful performance streak.
Since I'm traveling today and then filming, I am posting my weekly update early. In the last week, I have been seen and gotten feedback from two big casting directors. The first was George Pierre (Creed, Coming to America 2). The second was Ed Arenas (Transporter 2, Bad Boys II). Both said I have a … Continue reading Update Week 42
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