Satisfied

Dave just sent me a copy of the "Unsatisfied" via e-mail, DVD to follow. It's short but interesting. I'll post it in as soon as I get the go-ahead.

Just Psycho

Untitled "Eliot Ness documentary" rapped at 1:45 AM. A strange shoot at an old mansion in Lakewood. A couple outside scenes; then it started to rain. Still good for mood; but tricky for electrical. And keeping lighting and cameras dry. On the other hand, we got some million dollar scenes for free.

Then inside for some light butchering--but no real bodies. Finally the interrogation. What kind of doctor wears his hat in the house? Well this one did. Good for shadows and contrast on my face. I also got a big, bushy moustache. No one will recognize me in this film.

John Frenden looks good as Ness. He nailed the look. Looking forward to the final cut.

Torso Murder Psycho

This came as a surprise. John Frenden (who produced "Alien Robot Invasion") e-mailed early this morning. Would I like to play Dr. Francis Sweeney, the infamous "torso murderer" - filming tonight in Cleveland? John's doing a historical documentary based on Cleveland's Eliot Ness for a competition. I'll need to pull together some props; color my hair and pull together wardrobe--but I'm up for it.

Talked with John this morning. Filming at his office. He said not to worry about script. It will be an interrogation. Just come in character. Insane doctor--torso murderer.

"Unsatisfied"

"Unsatisfied" -- it was Dave Salzman's CSU student project: the story of a man whose life has become an exercise in repetition and boredom. Since the script required the same activities over an extended period of time, I needed five changes in outfit, so Village Thrift was the place to shop.

Filming was in Broadview Heights; and it went great--except for the "co-star" who thought anything over 5 hours was way too long for any project. So she stormed out; requiring a rewrite; making me the sole actor for the film. That was okay by me.

So back again about a week or two later: same scenes, and a few more that were supposed to be filmed before my co-star departed. All went well. It was a wrap.

I can't wait to see the finished film.

"Closure"

Yesterday was hectic. Filming for "Closure" was set for 5:00 pm; but that was the time I needed to have Mike at the airport for a flight to Nashville. Then one of Joanne's friends called Wednesday; asking if she could stay over for the night with two kids going to a jump rope event in Norton. So that meant keeping the fire going in the old part of the house; which meant splitting wood and drying it on the stove. Some bill paying and banking, too.

So I got to Virginia Marti, where the filming was to occur, at 6:30 pm--just a few minutes after Len Ganley, the director, and film crew arrived. A hectic day for them as well, I guess.

Filming went well, although I am still not completely comfortable. But hopefully three takes will produce enough tape for the project. If it all gets pulled together, it will be submitted for a Doorpost Film Project.

Oh, I got to play Detective Engel; caught in a private drama as a young girl tries to reconcile her love of her brother; with the love of the one who killed him. Vanessa Flores played Julia--and was terrific!

Salt and pepper

After I dyed my hair New Year's Eve for the "Julio" audition, I ended up looking like Rod Blagojevich. Just too much black hair. It was really embarrassing when I went to the dentist's office or bank--but I did it for "my craft!"

I finally got it cut off yesterday; and feel a great deal better. It's pretty much a buzz cut; and strangely, some of the hair remained black, as if it hadn't grown out. Leaves a nice salt and pepper effect.

I shouldn't make too big a deal over it; but it will be the last time I go to the extreme of a drastic--and semi-permanent--change in appearance just for the chance to do an audition in Cleveland, Ohio.

At least when I did the "Indiana Jones" audition in New Haven, CT, and dressed like a professor from the 1950s, I could change back to my normal style without having to wait six weeks for my hair to grow out.

Visit China!

The official website for "Visit China" is up! It looks really great.


I had a chance to see a clip during the "Julio" audition; but can't wait to see the whole film. It couldn't be more timely.

Go to:

http://www.visitchinafilm.com/

P.S. That's me - third character from the left - in the poster above (click on image for larger view).