September 2009
2 posts
Urbanworld Film Festival
This acting journey of mine has been on-going for 10 years now. I’ve never given up the dream of becoming a successful actor. I never did nor did I ever doubt myself, not once. Whether I’ll make it in this challenging profession remains to be seen but I tend to believe I’ll do well because I feel it. As we head to the New York premiere of “Salud” playing later today at the 34th St. AMC Loews,...
Distribution
These days finding distribution isn’t guaranteed. Many filmmakers including myself have encountered distribution companies that are interested in our films but don’t have the money. Instead they want us to invest a few thousand to help with the start up package. Many filmmakers have been gypped ten’s of thousands this way. After all, they need money to start marketing my...
July 2009
1 post
NY SAG Screening (Screen Actor's Guild)
has a monthly SAG Foundation event, where for one night they introduce an up and coming filmmaker’s work affiliated with SAG to SAG actors. The evening in NY started fine until I walked into the room to sit down. Little did I know that the room would be a full house! I was nervous as hell because everyone in the room except for about 6 of them were complete strangers. It was a very...
May 2009
1 post
New Latino Filmmakers Series
for up and coming Latino filmmakers was held at the Anthology of Archives in New York hosted by Edwin Pagan. The evening started with Free shots of Tequila being it was “Cinco De Mayo” and then 6 short films followed by “Salud”. About one third of the audience remained for the Q & A. After the Q & A, I met with some industry people who enjoyed the evening of...
April 2009
2 posts