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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat | Rocky Wagonhurst Actor Storyteller Media Visionary

rex@amazingrex.com (Rocky Wagonhurst, Rex Sikes) — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Rocky Wagonhurst’s five-decade journey through the world of media is nothing short of extraordinary. He began in the 1970s as a Universal Studios tour guide and went on to appear on The Young and the Restless, star in national commercials, and play Laertes in a five-hour production of Hamlet.

He was also directed by Steven Spielberg in Minority Report alongside Tom Cruise and once soared 10,000 feet above Lake Tahoe in a glider with actor Cliff Robertson. His career has spanned radio, stage, and screen, ultimately leading him behind the camera as a seasoned television executive.

Currently, Rocky serves as Vice President and General Manager of The CW and My24 stations in Milwaukee, bringing his lifelong passion for storytelling and media innovation to local broadcasting. MyCW18Milwaukee.com

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Award Winning Filmmaker Derek Pfister | Rex Sikes' Movie Beat

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes, Derek Pfister) — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Derek Pfister, an award-winning cinematographer and editor is the founder of Chair on Stair Films. He holds a BS in Radio-TV-Film with a minor in Journalism from the UW Oshkosh. With over 20 years of experience behind the lens, Derek's built a dynamic career that spans commercial, documentary, and narrative filmmaking. His work has taken him across the Midwest, capturing powerful stories and creating visually compelling content for a wide range of clients. In 2024, Derek contributed to the film Reasonable Doubt, which screened at Cannes. He is the creator of The Next Frame, an inspiring documentary series that highlights the often-overlooked creative talent thriving throughout the Midwest. Driven by a deep love for visual storytelling, Derek approaches every project with passion, purpose, and a commitment to uncovering the heart of the story. For him, film is more than a profession—it’s a calling.

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Director Michael Sajbel | Rex Sikes' Movie Beat

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes, Michael Sajbel) — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Michael Sajbel has written, produced and/or directed over a dozen feature films. His most recent film, Florida Wild, is pending release. The film stars Pierson Fode (Man from Toronto), Elle Chapman (The Madison 2026), Bailey Chase (Longmire), Chandler Riggs (Walking Dead), Mira Sorvino and Lee Majors.

The Mulligan, based on the Ken Blanchard & Wally Armstrong book of the same name, was released theatrically April 2022. The film stars Eric Close (American Sniper, Nashville), Tanya Christianson (I Still Believe) and Pat Boone. Film is available in all formats.

Michael is perhaps best known for The Ultimate Gift, starring James Garner, Brian Dennehy and Abigail Breslin. Based on the novel by Jim Stovall.

He also directed One Night with The King, a faithful retelling of the Biblical story of Esther, starring Omar Sharif, John Rhys-Davies, Tiffany DuPont, John Noble and Peter O’Toole.

Altogether Michael has worked in the above capacities or as a Director of Photography on over 40 feature films, numerous documentaries, and over 400 television episodes. (long form resume available on request)

He divides his time between Wisconsin and Hollywood and currently has several films and series in development. Guild affiliations: WGA. DGA.

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat talks with Creative Technologist & Producer Jeff Olm

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 30 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Jeff Olm is a veteran colorist, VFX artist, and creative technologist with over 35 years of experience in film, television, and emerging media. He has contributed to more than 100 major studio films—including Titanic, Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Harry Potter—and collaborated with leading studios such as Disney, DreamWorks, Marvel, Sony, and Universal.

In recent years, Jeff has expanded his creative footprint by producing, directing, doing VFX and grading independent films across California, Wisconsin, and Kazakhstan. He is a recognized expert in artificial intelligence–driven VFX workflows, blending cutting-edge tools with cinematic storytelling to streamline post-production pipelines.

A former Autodesk product specialist for Flame, Smoke, and Lustre, Jeff has also lectured worldwide on post-production, AI, and virtual production. When he's not mentoring young filmmakers or developing new projects through Jongleur Pictures, Jeff enjoys farm life in Wisconsin and time with his grandchildren.

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat: How To Create Film Business And Benefit with Suzanne Jurva and Jeffrey Kurz

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 29 May 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Rex Sikes' Movie Beat: Conversations with Filmmakers: Is a masterclass in what to do and not do inm content development, production and distribution. Guests this week are Suzanne Jurva is an award-winning filmmaker, producer, and executive known for her impactful work in documentary and narrative storytelling. A former executive at DreamWorks, she supervised and lead the research department on: Amistad, Gladiator, Saving Private Ryan, Minority Report, and Prince of Egypt, among others.

AND Jeffrey Kurz, a producer, writer, educator and former film studio executive. During his eight-year tenure at Miramax Films, he was involved in Neil Jordan’s Academy Award-winning The Crying Game, Wes Craven’s Scream, Alex Proyas’s The Crow, Guillermo del Toro’s Mimic, Chris Eyre’s Smoke Signals, and John Carpenter’s Halloween series.

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat talks with writer/producer Fred Fox Jr

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 26 May 2020 16:30:00 +0000

Fred Fox Jr, writer/producer wrote spec script for All In The Family with friend Gary Shandling. New Year’s Eve 1975 Fred got a call from Cindy Williams saying she was going to be on a new show, Laverne and Shirley. She asked if he wanted to be her gopher and an apprentice writer. Fred met Garry Marshall and was offered the job that started his lucky run in the sitcom world.

He spent a year on Laverne and Shirley, seven on Happy Days as a writer/producer and co-show runner with Brian Levant the last two seasons. Fred wrote the infamous Hollywood III episode that ended up starting the “Jump The Shark” phenomenon. The term got into the Oxford Dictionary of English and is still used today.

He was on Happy Days when Robin Williams made his sitcom debut in 1978 on the Mork From Ork episode where at the run through blew everyone away. Guest actors aren’t supposed to adlib but Robin did and lef everyone incredulous. That appearance and one other led to the hit series Mork and Mindy and his incredible career.

After Happy Days, Fred wrote and produced for Webster, It’s Your Move, He’s The Mayor and The New Leave It To Beaver. It 1988 he co-created My Secret Identity with Brian Levant, a half hour comedy/action, starring Jerry O’Connell and Derek McGrath, which won an International Emmy for Outstanding Program For Children and Young Adults. In 1990 he joined the hit show Family Matters as a writer/co-executive producer for eight seasons.

Fred has acted and written songs for television He has also scripted films, doing a rewrite on The Flintstones, directed by Brian Levant and has cowrote with Dave Duclon, Gary Menteer and Steve Langford Too Good To Be True for Ned Tanen. Ned produced The Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles and as President of Universal greenlit American Grafitti.

He stays busy with speaking engagements and working on television and film projects.

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat talks with writer/producer Fred Fox

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 26 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000

He stays busy with speaking engagements and working on television and film projects.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Chats With Director Josh Brandon

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 19 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Joshua Brandon, director. In his early 20s, Josh ran a theatre company with his cousin Steven known as CANNED LAUGHTER, which specialized in producing and directing world-renowned plays and musicals. In 2008, after less than two years in the industry, Josh and Steven sold a TV pilot to ABC Family called SINGLE GIRL THEORY. They worked as staff writers on CBS’s FRIEND ME before going their separate ways so Steven could concentrate on comedy and Josh on one hour drama and sci-fi. Josh wrote for SyFy's Haven in its last two seasons bringing back fan-favorite character William played by Eureka’s Colin Ferguson who'd later star in Josh’s feature directorial debut.

After Haven, Josh wrote on Fox’s Houdini & Doyle for showrunner David Hoselton and David Shore. This show was a perfect fit for Josh, who counts magic among his hobbies. Josh worked with stars Stephen Mangan, Michael Weston, Rebecca Liddiard, Tim McInnerny and Emily Hampshire. Josh continues to work, developing projects with numerous producers and showrunners, including Rescue Me showrunner Peter Tolan, Shaftesbury Films, and Star Trek’s Roddenberry Entertainment, where he serves in an ongoing capacity as a development consultant.

In 2019, Josh branched out into directing, writing and directing the comedy short ALEXA, which is currently on the festival circuit. ALEXA stars Jonathan Sadowski, Rachel Nichols, Reggie Brown, and Angie Sims.

In 2019, Josh wrote and directed his first feature film, a psychological drama titled A THOUSAND LITTLE CUTS, starring Rebecca Liddiard, and Marina Sirtis of Star Trek: The Next Generation fame. Peter Foldy produced A Thousand Little Cuts.

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat Chats with Director Todd Robinson of 'The Last Full Measure

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 15 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Writer Director Todd Robinson’s films often explore the boundaries of the human condition as evidenced by his submarine thriller “Phantom”, Ridley Scott's epic, “White Squall” which he wrote and produced and now The Last Full Measure.

Sidney Sherman is the founder/CEO of Rosa Entertainment an indie film/television production & management co. He's produced both narrative and documentary features and shorts. He co-produced "Lonely Hearts" written and directed by Todd.

Byron Werner, Director of Photography has shot a massive collection of work over 20 years in feature films, short films, music videos, and commercials. He's DP on Robinson’s Phantom and The Last Full Measure. Byron’s work in music videos includes Coldplay, David Grohl/FooFighters, Bruno Mars, The 1975, ELO, Pharrell, The Killers and more.

Philip Klein’s music has been heard in film and TV projects for Sony, Disney, Pixar, Lionsgate, ABC and CBS. Recent projects include Todd’s “The Last Full Measure” and the upcoming Sony Pictures Animation “Wish Dragon”. Philip also penned 18 new orchestral arrangements for Aerosmith’s current Las Vegas residency, “Deuces Are Wild.” He is also an active orchestrator.

Travis Aaron Wade is a US Marine veteran with a 20 year career in the movie biz. He's acted in over 30 projects, and has discovered his true passion lies in producing. He spends his time helping people develop their intellectual property and getting it to the big screen with his new company, iPitch cofounded with Vicki Bartle.

John Savage, with over 236 credits to his name is best known for The Deer Hunter, The Onion Field, Hair, Salvador, and TV's Goliath, Twin Peaks and Dark Angel

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Chats With Christopher Lockhart On Writer's Craft

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 7 May 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Christopher Lockhart is a Hollywood executive, teacher and producer with over 30 years of industry experience. Chris worked as Story Editor at ICM, the William Morris Agency and WME. Chris worked with legendary talent agent Ed Limato helping to find projects for actors such as Denzel Washington, Mel Gibson, Steve Martin, Richard Gere, Michelle Pfeiffer, Liam Neeson, Claire Danes, Robert Downey Jr.and many others.

He's consulted on hundreds of screenplays with studio executives, producers and writers from around the world. He's consulted on THE BIRTH OF A NATION and DREAMLAND starring Gary Oldman. He estimates he's read over 60,000 screenplays. As a producer, Chris set up the noir thriller CROOKED CREEK, and A RHINESTONE ALIBI at Paramount. He produced THE COLLECTOR, and sequel THE COLLECTION which opened in the top 10 U.S. box-office.

Chris wrote and produce the award winning documentary MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS which Oprah Winfrey Network acquired. Chris has taught screenwriting at UCLA, LA Valley College, and is an adjunct professor at National University's Screenwriting Program. He lectures at conferences around the world.

His article “I Wrote a 120 Page Script but Can’t Write a Logline: The Construction of a Logline” has become the de facto reference on the subject and is used in film schools across the globe. His writing workshop “The Inside Pitch” was televised in Los Angeles and earned him an Emmy nomination.

Chris is a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, The Writers Guild and The Producers Guild. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more!

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Director Michael Feifer CALL IN

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 6 May 2020 04:00:00 +0000

Michael Feifer grew up in a show biz family. His father was Head of Television Research for 20th Century Fox in the late 60's and 70's. After graduating college Mike decided to take advantage of the fact that his father was producing independent films. After working on only three projects, at twenty-four Mike produced his first feature.

Eventually, Mike began producing films for others and has now produced more than seventy-five feature films. When a director dropped out of a film he was producing, he finally got his shot to direct. The film was called Lethal Eviction and it starred Jennifer Carpenter (Dexter, The Exorcism of Emily Rose) and Judd Nelson (Breakfast Club).

His ability to move his crew quickly and make concise decisions on set allow Mike to get an incredible amount of set-ups shot per day. Mike is considered an actor's director because of his innate ability to collaborate with his talent yet lead them. But, he's also considered a producer's director due to his ability to bring in films on budget, on-time, and with amazing production quality.

Mike has directed stars such as Val Kilmer, Brittany Murphy, Tom Arnold, Tom Skerritt, Peter Bogdanovich, and many more. He has worked in a producing and assistant-directing capacity with stars such as Al Pacino, Lorraine Bracco, and Danny Glover.

Since directing that first feature, Mike has gone on to direct many more films in a wide variety of genres from horror to thriller to drama to comedy. His films are seen regularly on channels such as Lifetime, Hallmark, ION, Uplift TV, and more. His films are sold in every territory throughout the world.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Director David Winning

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Director David Winning enjoys 38 features, 29 series, and over 150 TV credits. Known for Gene Roddenberry’s Andromeda, MGM’s Stargate: Atlantis, ABC’s Dinotopia and HBO's Exception to The Rule, starring Kim Cattrall, Sean Young and Eric McCormack. He's a proven and prolific film and TV director in virtually all genres.

He began making movies at the age of ten. He made his first short Sequence at 18, which he became 1st feature film STORM in 1983. At 27, he directed on Friday the 13th: The Series for Paramount; for this TV debut he received 3 Canadian Emmy Award nominations. His 2nd feature Killer Image followed in 1992 starring Michael Ironside and M. Emmet Walsh.

The next 3 decades he directed more movies and TV, over twenty-five series from kid’s shows to westerns to sci-fi. M. Night Shyamalan cited Winning’s episode of Are You Afraid of the Dark: The Tale of the Dream Girl, as inspiration for The Sixth Sense. His episodic work's received international awards including 24 1st places at the Houston Film Festival, a Gold Hugo and 2 Silver Hugos in Chicago, 4 national Gemini Screen Award nominations for Best Director/Dramatic Series. He's received over 80 international awards. In 2002 he received a National award from the DGA for outstanding achievement in TV drama.

90’s saw him arriving in LA, to directe the hit sequel TURBO: A POWER RANGERS MOVIE the 4th highest selling DVD that summer. He’s directed many stars including: Ryan Gosling, Patrick Duffy, Peter Strauss, William Devane, Markie Post, Lance Henriksen, Frederic Forrest, Jason Connery, Carl Weathers, Margot Kidder, Michael Sarrazin, Bruce Boxleitner, Martin Mull, Kevin Sorbo, Robert Englund and Bruce Dern. He helmed six episodes SYFY's NETFLIX hit vampire series VAN HELSING, including the 3rd Season Finale and opening the 4th season 2020.

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat Chats With Director Peter Foldy

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Hot Moves helped established Peter Foldy as a writer and before long he also began directing feature films, working with stars such as Paul Rudd, Beverly D'Angelo, Academy Award winner, Louise Fletcher and Eugene Levy among many others.

His 2018 feature, Love on Repeat, is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. In 2019 he also produced 2 films, Finding Hannah, directed by legendary director, Sidney Furie, and A Thousand Little Cuts directed by Josh Brandon.

Foldy is developing several new film projects for 2020 and has recently returned to his musical roots with the release of a 10 track CD entitled Nine Lives as well as a new single, Toxic World. Both projects earned strong reviews and airplay in the US, Canada and beyond.

Born in Budapest, Hungary, Peter spent his formative years in Sydney, Australia. After a family move to Toronto, Foldy enrolled in film school, supporting himself by playing music at night with a rock & roll band. When a record company heard some of his original songs, Foldy was signed to a record deal and his first single, Bondi Junction went to Number One on the Canadian charts.

Foldy was soon lured by Capitol/EMI where two more top ten hits followed. He toured Canada, opening for acts such as The Hollies as well as headlining his own shows backed by a seven-piece band.

Arriving in Los Angeles, Foldy once again began thinking about film production. He co-wrote and was able to set up a teen comedy script, Hot Moves that soon found worldwide success.

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat Chats with Director Todd Robinson 'The Last Full Measure'

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Writer/Director Todd Robinson — Before working with a cadre of major talent alongside the likes of Ridley Scott, Sydney Pollack, Shakar Kapur, Jan DeBont, Michael Bay and others, Robinson was trained as an actor which has informed his considerable work in film and television.

Robinson’s films often explore the boundaries of the human condition set against the action of large-scale theatrical backdrops as is evidenced by his cold war submarine thriller “Phantom” starring Ed Harris, David Duchovny and William Fichtner, and the Ridley Scott sea faring epic, “White Squall”.

Known as an actor’s director, Robinson’s next film is “The Last Full Measure” about Medal of Honor recipient AFC William Hart Pitsenbarger. This film stars Sebastain Stan, Allison Sudol, Jeremy Irvine, Christopher Plummer, Samuel L. Jackson, William Hurt, Ed Harris, Peter Fonda, John Savage, Amy Madigan, Diane Ladd, Bradly Whitford, Linus Roache, Ser Darius Blain, James Jagger, Cody Walker, Zack Roerig and LisaGay Hamilton. It opened nationwide on Jan. 17th, 2020.

Robinson wrote and directed the noir thriller “Lonely Hearts” starring John Travolta, James Gandolfini, Salma Hayek, Jared Leto and Laura Dern.

Robinson wrote and produced “White Squall”, working closely with director Ridley Scott. The film stars Jeff Bridges, Ryan Phillippe, Jeremy Sisto, and Scott Wolf. He wrote “The Four Diamonds” for Disney, directed by Peter Werner, “Mermaid” helmed by Peter Masterson and was a contributing writer on Bad Boys II directed by Michael Bay.

Robinson wrote and directed “The Legend of Billy the Kid” for the Disney Channel, winning a Primetime EMMY. He has numerous television series credits.

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat Chats With Director Lance Kawas: The Revenge Of The Mask

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Lance Kawas, director, has a passion for writing screenplays and directing. Lance spent ten years writing 30 screenplays which earned him 19 national screenplay competition awards and opened the door for him to direct indie films. His films include horror feature Silent Scream, true mob story Street Boss. A children's movie The Deported. His 4th the drama/action Restitution. Recent projects include his “Revenge of The Mask Film” which has 39.8 million views. He produced the entire series. A High End commercial that's won 18 Best Commercial Awards from around the world. Trailers for A Silent War & Odin’s 9 and an award winning music video. He's developing his script to direct The Violinist, with Armory Films (Peanut Butter Falcon, Mudbound) with producer Tim Zajaros. Lance has directed actors such as, Tom Arnold, Mena Suvari, C Thomas Howell, William Sadler, Talia Shire, Michael Rappaport, Paul Rodriguez, Vincent Pastore, Carmen Argenziano, and Nick Turturro to name a few. He has two best feature film awards and one nomination for best director. He's hired to write scripts for producers and has inked four such writing deals. He holds a BA in Finance & Banking from The U of Michigan. His finance background helps him prepare film budgets. As a director he says "i engage in incongruence and non linear story telling showcasing drama through color and shadows seen in a multi layered frame accentuated though various lighting techniques, arcs, looks, feel, and aesthetics - This is what I put on the screen.

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat Chats With Director Michael O Sajbel Pt 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 8 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Michael Sajbel is a feature film writer, producer and Director whose career has now spanned over three decades. Wraith (2018) is his most recent film, shot in Neenah, Wisconsin, starring Lance Henriksen, Jackson Hurst and Ali Hillis.

Michael is perhaps best known for The Ultimate Gift, starring James Garner, Brian Dennehy and Abigail Breslin. He also directed, One Night with The King, a faithful retelling of the Biblical story of Esther, starring Omar Sharif, John Rhys-Davies, Tiffany DuPont, John Noble and Peter O’Toole.

Altogether Michael has worked in the above capacities or as a Director of Photography on over 40 feature films and over 400 television episodes.

Michael is currently in production on The Mulligan, based on the Ken Blanchard & Wally Armstrong book of the same name. The film stars Eric Close (American Sniper, Nashville) and Pat Boone (Journey to the Center of the Earth.)

He was born and raised in Wisconsin and is married to Susan Allen, MD, (Anesthesiology) with three children. He attended UCLA where he was named to the Dean’s List all quarters and graduated summa cum laude. He divides his time between Wisconsin and Hollywood and currently has several films in development.

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat Chats With Director Michael O Sajbel Pt 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 7 Apr 2020 17:30:00 +0000

Altogether Michael has worked in the above capacities or as a Director of Photography on over 40 feature films and over 400 television episodes.

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat Chats With Director Michael O Sajbel

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 7 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Altogether Michael has worked in the above capacities or as a Director of Photography on over 40 feature films and over 400 television episodes.

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat Chats With Director Rod Lurie

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 2 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Rod Lurie wrote & directed the Academy Award & Golden Globe Award nominated thriller “The Contender” starring Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges, Gary Oldman & Christian Slater which was honored by the Broadcast Film Critics with the first-ever Alan J. Pakula Award. Lurie created the TV series “Commander In Chief” nominated for the Best Drama Series Golden Globe. Geena Davis won the Best Actress Golden Globe. Recent projects include directing “The Outpost” starring Scott Eastwood, Caleb Landry Jones & Orlando Bloom based on the book with same title by CNN anchor Jake Tapper. The remake of “Straw Dogs” starring James Marsden, Kate Bosworth & Alexander Skarsgard, “Nothing But the Truth” starring Kate Beckinsale, Alan Alda & Matt Dillon, “Resurrecting the Champ” starring Samuel L Jackson & Josh Hartnett. He created and executive-produced “Line of Fire,” FBI drama for ABC, and directed “The Last Castle“ starring Robert Redford, James Gandolfini &Mark Ruffalo. Lurie made his writing and directing debut in 1998 with the Atlanta FIlm Festival Award Winning BEst short “Four Second Delay.” In 2000 he directed first feature “Deterrence” starring Kevin Pollak & Timothy Hutton. He graduated from the United States MilitaryAcademy at West Point in 1984 and served four years in the U.S. Army. After the military, Lurie enjoyed success as a film critic and entertainment reporter. He was a frequent contributor to magazines as Premiere, Movieline and Entertainment Weekly and worked as a film critic, investigative reporter and contributing editor to Los Angeles Magazine from 1990-1995. Lurie authored thebook Once Upon A Time in Hollywood in 1995.

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat Talks With Producer, Actor, Writer Dan Davies

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Dan Davies is an internationally acclaimed and award winning writer/actor/producer. He's co-starred, produced or written feature films that have been nominated for a BIFA (British Independent Film Award), the African Academy Award, AIFI's American Indian Best Film Award, Toronto Film Festival Best Film, Raindance Film Festival Best Film etc., and he has won Political Film Society's Best Film (Human Rights and Peace), the AMVCA (African Magic Viewers' Choice Award), AELA (African Entertainment Legend Award) and the Golden Movie Award (Africa) Best Supporting Actor Comedy. He is also the first American to ever be awarded a Golden Movie Award (Top 3 film award on the continent of Africa).

His films have been nationally showcased on PBS, Retro TV Network, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Redbox, Tribeca Shortlist, Walmart, Barnes & Noble etc. He also co-stars in two films that are respectively the No. 6 and No. 32 Highest Box Office Nollywood films of All-Time. Nollywood is the second largest film market in the world and now Dan is considered the No. 1 American Actor in Nollywood.

His film (co-star) "A Trip to Jamaica" just premiered on Netflix in 190 countries (Dec 13th, 2019) and became a Top 10 Most Trended & Popular New Addition for the month of Dec. He has been featured in over 1000 media including CBS (National) News, CNN, BBC, NPR, PBS, PRI, USA Today, RTHK (Radio TV Hong Kong) The Financial Times (UK), Variety, Hollywood Reporter, Forbes etc.

The NIFA Legend Award is named the Blake Award, (Dances with Wolves) Michael Blake. 2019 was the inaugural award show at The Film Forte, Appleton, WI. Oother winners included Sir Sean Connery (Lifetime Achievement), Multi-platinum artist Neal McCoy (Musical Legend), and Jeff Olm for Post-Production (Lifetime Achievement - Post-Production).

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat Talks With Producer Susan Sherayko

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Susan Sherayko, authored 'Rainbows Over Ruins', is a 3-time Daytime Emmy nominated Executive in Charge of Production/Line Producer of Home & Family on Hallmark Channel. She's a member of PGA & Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. She's a Certified psychosynthesist, Empowered Spiritual Life Coach, LifeSuccess Consultant, Power Habits Coach and Afformer.

Susan Sherayko offers life, success and power habit coaching services, on and offline, that support change from within to overcome your most difficult experiences as you tap into your full potential and attain your goals.

A mudslide destroyed her family’s home. Susan and her family survived. Their recovery inspired her to become a Life, Success and Power Habits Coach who began guiding others to survive major setbacks, rebuild, and ultimately, create a new vision that allows them to create again. Armed with inner strength, you can accomplish anything.

Susan recognized there are common traits between success and survival that enable us to survive and recover, and become successful.These are life skills can be acquired before major setbacks. Sherayko founded Train Your Brain, Claim Your Power. By empowering your mind through training, you can be prepared to take control of any challenge, big or small.

See “Your Survivor’s Guide:n12 Tips to Gain Inner Peace” at (www.GiftFromSusan.com). She blogs, “To Your Success”, leads workshops and 1-on-1 coaching. Her online audio course, "Manifesting Your Dreams: A Roadmap to Identify and Achieve Your Goals" is available at www.CourseCraft.net/courses/z9RSY.

We discuss production and career skills

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat Talks Post Production Process With Jeff Olm

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Producer, Director, and Finisher Jeff Olm started in the business as a cameraman and editor for Green Bay, WI television stations. He moved to Hollywood to work as Flame/VFX artist on movies like Fifth Element, Titanic, Die Hard, Zodiac, Spider-Man, and Armageddon. He was working as a colorist for Dreamworks where he graded Madagascar 3, Puss in the Boots, How to Train Your Dragon and Kung Fu Panda.

Jeff is always willing to experiment and master new technologies. He was one of the first people to grade stereoscopic 3D or 360 VR. He' s also one of the first to take the process of dailies to the next level while working on movies like Revenant. He developed Virtual Machines and Cloud workflows with Eclipse Tech for Universities, Studios, and streaming services. Currently Jeff is utilizing these tools on 3 Wisconsin based projects.

He has 5 Wisconsin based projects in development. One,"Farm State" which currently is in production has farmers telling their family farm stories in the Midwest, It includes interviews and footage from FarmAid 2019 shot in East Troy, Alpine Valley, Wisconsin.

His company Perfect Pictures, LLC has a Premier/Resolve post suite in Spring Green, WI.

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat: Talks With Actor Producer Author Peter Sherayko

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Producer, Actor, Author Peter Sherayko makes himself available to colleges and universities to share his 40 years in the business with those who wish a career in entertainment. Peter acts and produces for both film and television, appearing in over 81 films and 200 television and stage shows. Peter was a producer on the film Bone Tomahawk with his longtime friend, Kurt Russell. His last two productions are Soldier’s Heart to be released in June, 2020 and Shooting Star currently in post-production. Spring of 2020, Peter is consulting producer for the INSP series, Wild West Chronicles.

John Milius told him once, “Before you write, you have to have something to say.” Peter waited until he had over 30 years experince to do that. He's authored fTombstone: The Guns and Gear, describes in detail all the firearms and props his company Caravan West supplied for the iconic film Tombston. His second book, The Fringe of Hollywood, is a fact filled instructional guide to assist writers, directors and actors in making Western films. It explains the period correct firearms, saddles and costumes, as well as working with animals and other nuances specific to creating a Western.

Peter provides a wide range of services geared specifically to the Western genre: acting, stunt coordinating, producing, writing, advising and supplying for all these venues. He spends 365 days a year busy and fulfilling his dreams. His website is www.CaravanWest.com.

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat: Raising Money & Distribution With Director Michael Feifer

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 04:00:00 +0000

To be successful in the movie business you need to known and understand the movie business. It is a profit driven manufazturing process of creative content. You need to know how to find or raise money to make get your projecgs done. You need to know where to go and what to do to get your projects released, distributed to the markets so you can see a return on your investment. If you want to make a living making movies and television you must listen to Michael Feifer as he gives you tips, methods and know-how to be more successful. Mike is President of Feifer Worldwide, Inc.A Production Company. He's produced/Line Produced more than 100 feature films and directed more than 60 feature films. He's written more than 40 feature films. His past experience includes VP of Sales & Distribution for Vista Street Entertainment. Was Head of Production & Development-Vista Street Entertainment (1992-1998) VP of Home Video for Vista Street Entertainment (1993-1998) and President of Flat Iron Multimedia an (Entertainment Graphics Company) (1997-2001) Michael knows his stuff. Let him help you move ahead. Join us.

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat: Talks Making Movies & More With Director Michael Feifer

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 04:00:00 +0000

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat Chats with Twisted Dreams Film Fest Founders Chris & Steve

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 19 May 2016 15:00:00 +0000

Twisted Dreams Film Festival, founded in 2011 by Christopher K House and Stephen Milek, two friends with a passion for the silver screen. Chris can thank his parent's for his obsession with horror and the macabre. Both being horror fans, Chris grew up watching old horror films, specifically the Universal Monsters collection of fright films. He was born into a family of magicians and was weaned on sideshows and carnivals bringing a unique perspective to the festival. He is a member of the Online Film and Television Critic Association.

A lover of all movies, Steve will watch anything from classic silent films to modern big budget action films. After attending the Sundance Film Festival a few times he always wondered what it would be like to start his own film festival. Over time he became obsessed with the Oscars and for his first blog he watched every Oscar Best Picture winner in chronological order.

What started out as a simple blog about movies, it grew to have an emphasis on local films and filmmakers. They wanted a true horror film festival in Milwaukee that showcased the best in not only local but also international horror, dark comedy and sci-fi films. The first year was a major hit with filmmakers and guests coming from all over the country and Canada. The duo plan on having the fest a yearly event and hope it grows each year.

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w William Lu Director

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 23:00:00 +0000

WIlliam Lu, director, served as a development assistant for David Madden and Robert Cort at the Cort/Madden Company at Paramount. He received his MFA in film and TV production from FSU where he produced the 35mm thesis film “Two-Bit,” which was a 2003 Student Academy Award finalist. He was Hired at the SyFy Channel and then spent three years at Herzog & Company where he worked in TV, web and marketing producing content for Disney, Paramount, Dreamworks and Sony Pictures. In 2005, as a recipient of the LA Asian Pacific Armed with a Camera Fellowship; he received a grant which funded his short film Spy Moms. He wrote and directed Asian Task Force, a half-hour mock pilot that was awarded "Best Action Short" at the 2007 LA Digital Video Film Festival and screened at the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con. William worked as post production supervisor at Machinima on their Terminator: Salvation web series. Hired on at Maker Studios he produced content for their gaming vertical and created and hosted the show “Retro Hardware”. He was co-producer for Rosanna Pansino’s “Nerdy Nummies” . In 2015, he directed the feature drama Comfort from his own original screenplay. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great interviews, cast & crew listings, events, premieres & more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w David Murphy Casting Director

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 16:30:00 +0000

David Murphy, casting director and acting coach, is co-founder of the Chicago acting school, The Green Room. There are multiple areas of expertise to his teaching. He's worked for 20 years in the field of acting. Since 2001 he has worked as a Commercial Casting Director at O'Connor Casting. He splits time between casting and teaching. Around the casting office, there are two "David's" (David O'Connor is the owner), and this David, known as "Murphy". He has conducted well over 50,000 individual actor's auditions. For 16 years Murphy taught for the Players' Workshop of the Second City. He's directed over a hundred shows ranging from improv reviews to children's shows. He has created several touring groups performing for such clients as GE and Novis. He has worked as an artistic director for Bedlam Productions, has worked in casting for Toast productions and has been a consultant to several fledgling theatre companies. Beyond his acting and voice over credit, he has been a casting director, theatre director and instructor. What is not as widely known is Murphy is also a Reiki Master. Reiki is a healing modality using energy. Unfocused energy can be at the root of an uncreative and uninteresting performance. Murphy helps actors through self-reflection, energy work and discovery of higher creative self, to gain better control of their instrument so they can be present during the audition and bring their best self to the room. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with Craig Knitt And The Wildwood Film Festival

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 15:30:00 +0000

Craig A. Knitt, award winning artist, filmmaker, teacher, performer, writer and creator is a founder of the Wildwood Film Festival, a festival dedicated to Wisconsin film talent. The past three years Craig has also been a volunteer for the Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival. When Craig is not busy teaching visual art, he is busy creating film projects or performing Improvisational Comedy with ComedyCity - DePere and DinnerTime Comedy. Craig was the male lead in last year's "Secrets of the Dead" which was premiered at the Gerold Theater in Weyauwega.

The Wildwood Film Festival's purpose is to promote Wisconsin film talent (actors, directors, writers, composers, editors, etc.). It strives to educate high school students and adults in film basics - script writing, story boarding, filming, lighting, sound, editing and marketing. The Wildwood Film Festival has been consistently dedicated to Wisconsin film talent. Now in it fifteenth year it will have showcased over 500 films that all have connections to the state. Events have been held at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) and the Big Picture Theatre. The Wildwood Film Festival continues to grow each year and the commitment to Wisconsin filmmakers and film talent is just as strong. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with James Breckenridge, Script Consultant

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 16:00:00 +0000

James Breckenridge, script consultant, has worked in the entertainment industry for over 25 years. In 1995, he founded of The PlayCrafters Group. As its Director, he specializes in helping writers from all over the country develop producible scripts for motion pictures, television and theatre. Through creative counseling and objective feedback, he encourages writers to focus on the essential elements of their stories.

His script development service has been rated in the Top Ten and recommended as the Best Of The Best Buys in Creative Screenwriting Magazine’s review of leading script consultants from all around the country

In addition to private coachings and consultations, James has created a number of Courses and Workshops for the beginning as well as the advanced screenwriter. Some of the most popular include Screenwriting Essentials, First Steps: Dramatic Steps to a Dynamic Screenplay and Pitching: Five Minutes to Fame. He has taught for The Bryn Mawr Film Institute, the Bucks County Writer’s Room, The Writers Corner USA and the Lehigh Valley Writer’s Academy.

As a director and creative writing consultant, he has helped in the staging and conceptualizing of well over 200 dramatic scripts.

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Rex Sikes'Movie Beat chats with Ian Teal Weyauwega Film Fest

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 3 Nov 2015 16:00:00 +0000

Join Ian Teal co-director of The Weyauwega International Film Festival will be returning November 11-14 to the Gerold Opera House in Weyauwega, WI for it’s fifth year of films from around the globe.

This year the festival presented by Wega Arts will be screening forty-three films representing seventeen different countries. Many of the films were either made in Wisconsin or have Wisconsin connections.

This year Friday at the festival happens to fall on the 13th of the month which of course invites an opportunity to screen horror films.

The Weyauwega International Film Festival (WIFF) has seized this opportunity to satisfy the horror hounds in Central Wisconsin and will be screening horror films and thrillers all day on Friday the 13th in what they are calling a “Friday the 13th Fright Fest”.

Of course WIFF is not all about horror films. Some great feature films and documentaries as well as a wide variety of short films will be screened this year.

Saturday starts with a filmmaker seminar with local filmmakers Dan Davies, Craig Knitt and Rex Sikes at 10am.

An encore screening of the previously mentioned EMBERS screens at 2:15pm. The very entertaining romantic comedy DIRTY BEAUTIFUL screens at 4pm.

Tickets are $12 for a day pass which are good for any one film or a whole day of films. Festival passes are $30 and are good for the whole festival and also include a free large popcorn!

The full schedule can be found at wegaarts.org. Festival passes can also be found online The box office: 920-867-4888. See you at the Gerold!

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Director Bill Rebane

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 15:00:00 +0000

Bill Rebane, Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Author started his assent from the mail room, at age 17, to Floor Manager, Asst. producer and assistant to the Executive producer, providing him the opportunity to partake in countless daily live television productions. His first independent production effort was “Twist Craze,” a ten minute musical theatrical short subject purchased by AIP became an international success theatrically and financially. “Dance Craze” surpassed the success of the earlier one and ultimately was purchased by Crown International Pictures for international release. At age 23, Rebane took the position as Executive in Charge of U.S. co-productions for Studio Bendestorf, Germany. Ultimately the films which found a partial or full home at his Bendestorf Studio facility “Dollar” (Goldie Hawn/ Scott Brady,) “How I Won the War” (John Lennon) and “The Odessa File” (John Voight. Bill moved to Wisconsin where he established and built the one and only full time feature film studio in the Midwest, that flourished for over a quarter of a century, producing hundreds of commercials / industrial / corporate image films plus a string of theatrical features all of which enjoyed international theatrical theatrical distribution and exposure. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com Visit and subscribe to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Blog at http://www.RexSikesMovieBeat.me for articles and more about our industry.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Rick Vaicius Flyway Film Festival Director

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 8 Oct 2015 14:30:00 +0000

Join Rick Vaicisu,The Flyway Film Festival Director and Rex Sikes discussing what's new at the upcoming 8th Fest in Pepin, Wisconsin. October 21-25, 2015. Flyway showcases top-notch emerging filmmakers from across the globe. Flyway has won accolades from industry pros, filmmakers, and audiences.Opening night film is The Driftless Area, starring John Hawkes, Zooey Deschanel, and Anton Yelchin. World premieres at the festival are Pictures of Lily, by British director Mark Banks; Remittance, by Patrick Daly and Joel Fendelman, and Second Honeymoon, by Dutch filmmaker Kristjan Knigge. There are workshops and mentor sessions with industry experts Seed&Spark's Erica Anderson, King is a Fink's Julie Keck and Jessica King, location manager Charlotte Ariss, and filmmakers Emily Ting (It's AlreadyTomorrow in Hong Kong) and Norah Shapiro (Miss Tibet: Beauty in Exile). Ted Hope and Brian Newman, will be around to chat with attendees. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com Visit and subscribe to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Blog at http://www.RexSikesMovieBeat.me for articles and more about our industry.

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Rex Sikes ' Movie Beat Chats with author/producer/director Rocky Lang EP 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 16:00:00 +0000

Rocky Lang, Producer, director author, PT 2. Rocky's new book "Growing Up Hollywood" is available at Amazon! He has been involved in the motion picture and television business all his life. He Executive Produced, “Racing For Time” for Lifetime Television starring Charles Dutton, which received a Best Picture nomination for The Image Awards. He has had 8 books published. Growing up as the son of veteran producer and Universal Studios executive, Jennings Lang ("Earthquake" "Play Misty For Me" and others), Rocky knew early on that he wanted to write/produce and direct. Lang set himself on a track that has seen him produce and direct documentary films including the award-winning "The Making of Tootsie", and directing the long-running hit show "Remington Steele" and three features, “Nervous Ticks”, “Race For Glory”, “All’s Fair”. His produced "White Squall” starring Jeff Bridges and directed by Ridley Scott. He also produced the Emmy-Award winning “Titanic", a 4-hour mini-series for CBS. Besides his directing career, Lang has had deals as a producer and director with Warner Bros., Universal, New World, CBS, NBC, ABC, Twentieth Century Fox, Cinecom, MGM and United Artists. He is an award winning screenwriter having received a dramatic writing award from the Houston Film Festival for his original screenplay, "The Low Post". "Crossing Memphis", was optioned by Quincy Jones and Columbia Pictures. "The Babe That Struck out Ruth" sold to ‘bel Films. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com Visit and subscribe to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Blog at http://www.RexSikesMovieBeat.me for articles and more about the industry we love and work in.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats director Peter D Marshall Ep 30

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 4 Dec 2014 16:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall, PT 30, The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career and has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer and director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series and features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes and written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. Other credits inclurde scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com Visit and subscribe to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Blog at http://www.RexSikesMovieBeat.me for articles and more about the industry we love and work in.

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w Kathy Fehl & Ian Teal of WIFF

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Kathy Fehl lived in NY, writing plays, directing, and producing theater. She created a five hundred seat theater at 79th and Riverside, the heart of the Upper West Side; the first show she directed there was Waiting for Godot, starring David Morse. She studied with several brilliant teachers, including Lee Strasberg, Geraldine Page, Christine Lavren, and John Guare. In addition to the fourteen plays of Fehl's that were produced in NY, she has had shows produced on Martha's Vineyard and in Wisconsin. She co-wrote 'Mint Julep', a feature film, with Ian Teal. Currently, she enjoys developing programs in various types of theater and film at Wega Arts, in Weyauwega, WI. Ian Teal is the Executive Director of Wega Arts and is glad to be back on the stage acting as well as directing. He studied improvisational theater in New York and was a founding member of the comedy group Afterwards, which wrote skits and presented comedy in clubs in NYC and on Martha’s Vineyard. He worked with theater companies in Manhattan, and was part of the group that created the People’s Playhouse, on East Fourth Street, NYC, where he wrote, directed and produced. He co-wrote, directed, and produced ‘Mint Julep’. Originally, Ian is from Oconomowoc, WI, Since 2007 he has led the renovations of the Gerold Opera House, and has worked to bring Wega Arts programs to the area. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com Visit and subscribe to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Blog at http://www.RexSikesMovieBeat.me for articles and more about the industry we love and work in.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats w producer writer Jeff Gendleman

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 13:00:00 +0000

Jeff Gendelman, writer and producer, wrote and produced The Surface, an 18-year journey of perseverance from idea to production. The film stars Sean Astin, Chris Mulkey and Mimi Rogers and was directed by Gil Cates Jr. Jeff also produced and directed the award-winning short film, In Passing. He produced the Los Angeles world premiere of the play, The Letter Writer, and then developed it to be made into a film. He produced and directed two science documentaries, and a pilot for a syndicated TV series. As an actor, Jeff co-starred with Christopher Lambert in the feature film, Splitsville. He had a supporting role opposite Robert Forster and Donnie Wahlberg in the feature film, Diamond Men. His TV work includes guest-starring roles on NBC’s Law and Order and he was featured on Beverly Hills 90210. Jeff was also a series regular on the television dramas One Life to Live, Guiding Light and Loving (nominated for Outstanding Actor in a daytime TV series). He studied in film classes at the American Film Institute (Los Angeles), New YorkUniversity, USC, and at the BBC (London). Jeff has also been involved with the theater since age 10. After graduating from the University of Minnesota he went to train in the American Conservatory Theater Advanced Actor Program in San Francisco. He has acted and directed at theaters throughout the United States and Japan, including Old Globe Shakespeare Company (San Diego), Milwaukee Repertory, Mark Taper Forum (Los Angeles), and Riverside Shakespeare Company (New York City). Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com Visit and subscribe to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Blog at http://www.RexSikesMovieBeat.me for articles and more about the industry we love and work in.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats w FlyWay Film Festival Director Rick Vaicius

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Rick Vaicius is director and founder of Flyway Film Festival, Wisconsin's bluff premier destination for independent film as noted by Emmy award-winning blogger Scott W. Smith “ … a festival that should be on your radar”. Founded in 2008 Vaicius has created a standout, intimate and high-quality annual festival. Over the past four years, Flyway has brought over 80 filmmakers into the local community. In addition to screening remarkable films, it has become a unique venue for filmmakers to network and discuss projects and the "state of the industry" in the film world. Vaicius has already persuaded some top film industry talent to appear. The 7th Annual Flyway Film Festival begins Thursday October 23-26, 2014 in Pepin and Stockholm, Wisconsin. This year promises to be its most exciting to-date.

For festival line up and panels go to flywayfilmfestival.org and check it out!

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats director Peter D Marshall Ep 29

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall, Pt 29, The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career and has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer and director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series and features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes and written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. Other credits inclurde scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com Visit and subscribe to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Blog at http://www.RexSikesMovieBeat.me for articles and more about the industry we love and work in.

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RexSikes Movie Beat chats w writer Michael Beckner WS7

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 8 Oct 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Michael Frost Beckner "The Screewriter Series" EP 7 Screenwriter on Rex Sikes' Movie Beat. Michael launched his writing career with three record-making “spec” script sales: Texas Lead & Gold, Cutthroat Island, Hunchback of Notre Dame. He's writtern dozens of screenplays, studio rewrites, twenty pilots for commercial and cable networks, numerous episodes for network television, His first original film Sniper spawned three sequels. His big-screen success came with Universal's Spy Games, directed by Tony Scott starring Robert Redford and Brad Pitt. He created, Excutive Producered and wrote the CBS series, The Agency. He began his career as director, Barry Levinson’s Writing Assistant working with the director on Good Morning, Vietnam and Rain Man. From 1997 to 2008, he worked extensively with director, Sydney Pollack, adapting John Le Carre’s The Night Manager and writing two more films and developing two television series. Recent writing credits include: CSI: Crime Scene Investigators, Discovery's Gold Fever, and he is preparing the Spy Game prequel Muir’s Gambit for production and has adapted his novel Berlin Mesa into a 4 hour mini-series for AMC, Beckner is currently working on City of Lies with director Wolfgang Petersen. upcoming Civil War Event Mini-Series To Appomattox. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com Visit and subscribe to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Blog at http://www.RexSikesMovieBeat.me for articles and more about the industry we love and work in.

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Rex Sikes’ Movie Beat chats with director Rex Piano PT 5

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 2 Oct 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Rex Piano, director, PT 5Upon graduating NYU School of the Arts , Rex worked as a 1st A.D. on dozens of commercials and films until he took a full time position at a NY Commercial Production Company. In 1985 Rex as Head of Production for O’Quinn Productions. he produced numerous videos for Fangoria Magazine. In 1987 Rex became Head of Production for Associated Television International. Rex wrote, produced and/or directed several TV specials and numerous travel videos. Rex also co-wrote and line produced the feature film “Chill Factor,” starring Paul Williams, Patrick Macnee and Andrew Prine. Rex line produced “Severed Ties” in 1991 for Fangoria Films. In 1995 he produced the syndicated TV show “High Tide,” starring Rick Springfield. Rex became one of the series’ rotating directors. Some of the episodic shows Rex has directed “Mike Hammer, Private Eye”, “Silk Stalkings”, “Born Free”, “Air America” and “Nightman.” In 2000 Rex produced and directed the multi-award winning romantic comedy feature film “The Month Of August.” Rex followed that film with the highly viewed and critically acclaimed TV movie “Hope Ranch” for The Animal Planet channel. Rex then began directing TV movies that aired on PAX and Lifetime Television. Rex has directed or produced 21 movies. In 2007 Rex was the primary director on “ROME – The Rise and Fall of an Empire,” for the History Channel. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great interviews, cast & crew listings, events, premieres & more at rexsikes.com Visit and subscribe to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Blog at http://www.RexSikesMovieBeat.me for articles and more about the industry we love and work in.

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w producer/director Gil Cates Jr.

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 15:00:00 +0000

GIL CATES, JR. (Producer Director) has produced and directed many films and documentaries, including the 2013 feature film Jobs, which he co-produced, starring Ashton Kutcher, Josh Gad, Dermot Mulroney, and Matthew Modine, and the 2011 feature film Lucky, which he directed, starring Colin Hanks, Ari Graynor, Ann-Margret and Jeffrey Tambor. In addition, Gil produced and directed the critically acclaimed Life After Tomorrow, featuring Sarah Jessica Parker, which won best documentary at the Phoenix Film Festival and later had it’s premiere Christmas Eve on Showtime. His other films include Deal, starring Burt Reynolds, Bret Harrison, and Charles Durning, The Mesmerist, starring Neil Patrick Harris, and the critically acclaimed independent film Order of Chaos, which was released in the summer of 2010. Gil also made his TV directorial debut with an episode of the NBC comedy, Joey, starring Emmy winner Matt LeBlanc, and most recently completed the feature film The Surface, starring Sean Astin and Chris Mulkey, which is due out later this year.

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with director Debra Granick

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 19:00:00 +0000

Debra Granik, director, nominated for Academy Award, and co-writer of Winter’s Bone, which was nominated for four Oscars, including Best Picture, and won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. Granik’s first feature film, Down to the Bone, was awarded the Best Director prize at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. She is known for her amazing work with actors, essentially launching the careers of both Vera Farmiga and Jennifer Lawrence. Her work is known for an instinctive, collaborative style that Granik describes as “late-breaking global neorealism.” Granik’s most recent offering, the documentary Stray Dog, began with a chance encounter while scouting and casting Winter’s Bone. Granik met Ron “Stray Dog” Hall in the Biker Church of Branson and cast him as the film’s estranged father, Thump Milton. Of her work she says, “The question I’ve had for most of my life is, ‘How are you coping?’ Some people have these small, positive schemes for survival, a kind of strength that I am attracted to, maybe because I’m prone to the blues.” In Hall she found a worthy subject—one whose humor and lack of self-consciousness had the potential to make the plight of Vietnam vets accessible to a broader audience. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events,festivals premiers and more. http://www.rexsikes.com , RexSikesMovieBT.me

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w actor Peter Sherayko PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 15:30:00 +0000

Peter Sherayko, (PT 2) Actor, and owner of Caravan West a supplier of horses, tack, artillery, costumes, props, Prod. Designer, Art Director, Prop Master, Wranglers, and Sets for movies, played 'Farley' in 'Yellow Rock'. Peter created his company to bring quality to the Hollywood Western and provide today’s demanding film audience with the most authentic product possible. In the process, Sherayko has become recognized as historian and author, appearing in numerous Wild West Tech episodes for the History Channel and as technical consultant and supplier to both the History and Discovery Channels. His first book, Tombstone: The Guns and Gear is lauded in Flayderman’sGuide to Antique Weapons as one of the 100 books every collector should have on their bookshelf, the book grew out of his work on the Western film classic, Tombstone. Peter researched the weaponry of every character as he designed the firearms he provided. His company Caravan West Productions coordinated the saddles and the Buckaroos, and Peter portrayed the character Texas Jack Vermillion, one of his better known roles.The Fringe of Hollywood is his second adult nonfiction book. The taped version of his one-man show, Cody…An Evening with Buffalo Bill was performed in a chataugua and was among the top finalists in the Santa Clarita International Film Festival when produced. He also released a CD At Your Service and hosted Varmint Media’s The Guns of Billy the Kid. The State of Nebraska awarded him the Buffalo Bill Award for Achievements in Family Entertainment. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat talks with team behind Horror Equity Fund, LLC

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Horror Equity Fund, LLC leads the industry in genre-specific funding solutions for horror-centric projects including films, ancillary rights exploitation and other horror-related projects. Unlike “pre-sale” or donation-based crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter, which solicit donations or contributions in return for a poster, download, or other consideration, Horror Projects presented through HEF offer real ownership and profit participation (an equitable interest) for its Investors. Horror projects include: Transmedia market projects; Feature Films; TV Episodic(s); Graphic Novels; Motion Comics and more. We talk with: CEO Marlon W. Schulman’s an entrepreneurial producer and attorney, his specialty is the creation of diverse profit-driven entertainment products and services through innovatively conceived integration of proven strategies with new technologies. Brian Herskowitz is a veteran Hollywood producer, writer, and director of feature films, TV series and digital series. He is the author of the best-selling book, Process to Product: A Practical Guide to Screenwriting and is a faculty member at the Boston University of Los Angeles' graduate degree program. Peter Flood,is a story analyst with fifteen years experience in both development and acquisitions for Buena Vista Motion Picture Group (Walt Disney Studios, Universal Pictures, Miramax & National Geographic Films. And John Crye has shepherded a body of work to the screen that reads like a roll-call of great indie cinema, including such films as MEMENTO, DONNIE DARKO, THE PRESTIGE, WHALE RIDER, MONSTER and THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events,festivals premiers and more. http://www.rexsikes.com , RexSikesMovieBT.me *Show does not constitute legal advice.

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RexSikes Movie Beat chats w writer Michael Beckner WS6

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 4 Sep 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Michael Frost Beckner "The Screewriter Series" EP 6 Screenwriter on Rex Sikes' Movie Beat. Michael launched his writing career with three record-making “spec” script sales: Texas Lead & Gold, Cutthroat Island, Hunchback of Notre Dame. He's writtern dozens of screenplays, studio rewrites, twenty pilots for commercial and cable networks, numerous episodes for network television, His first original film Sniper spawned three sequels. His big-screen success came with Universal's Spy Games, directed by Tony Scott starring Robert Redford and Brad Pitt. He created, Excutive Producered and wrote the CBS series, The Agency. He began his career as director, Barry Levinson’s Writing Assistant working with the director on Good Morning, Vietnam and Rain Man. From 1997 to 2008, he worked extensively with director, Sydney Pollack, adapting John Le Carre’s The Night Manager and writing two more films and developing two television series. Recent writing credits include: CSI: Crime Scene Investigators, Discovery's Gold Fever, and he is preparing the Spy Game prequel Muir’s Gambit for production and has adapted his novel Berlin Mesa into a 4 hour mini-series for AMC, Beckner is currently working on City of Lies with director Wolfgang Petersen. upcoming Civil War Event Mini-Series To Appomattox. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w screenwriter producer Brian Herskowitz

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Brian Herskowitz, Screenwriter, has completed over a dozen feature films. His first produced feature was a low budget slasher titled DARKROOM. He wrote and directed the award winning short film ODESSA OR BUST starring Jason Alexander, Red Buttons, Jason Schwartzman. Brian wrote, directed, and produced the documentary 1736: SOMEWHERE TO TURN and the short film JOANNE. His TV writing credits include staff writing on NBC's BLOSSOM, episodes of HERCULES: THE LEGENDARY JOURNEYS, and ACAPULCO HEAT, HBO's DREAM ON, CBS’s RENEGADE, THE EXILE, MURDER, SHE WROTE, the TV movie MURDER OF MY AUNT, FOX Network’s YOUNG HERCULES, and CBS’s TOUR OF DUTY. He co-wrote the FOX pilot MANTIC with Jason Alexander. He worked as a punch-up writer on BOB PATTERSON, and LISTEN UP. Brian line produced the web series THE BROADROOM, Brian produced UNTIL SOMEONE GETS HURT (co-writer), and BUCKY AND THE SQUIRRELS from director-writer Allan Katz (MASH, BIG MAN ON CAMPUS), MUSICAL CHAIRS, TIO PAPI which he co-wrote. He has numerous upcoming producing directing feature projects. For twenty years Brian has taught screenwriting, first with WRITER’S BOOT CAMP, then with UCLA EXTENSIONS, and for the last five years he has held the post of Lead Faculty for the prestigious BOSTON UNIVERSITY in LOS ANGELES WRITER IN HOLLYWOOD graduate degree program. His script writing textbook, PROCESS TO PRODUCT: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO SCREENWRITING, is available on Amazon.com and in bookstores. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w Daniel Veluzat PT 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Daniel Veluzat, PT 3 producer, movie set ranch owner, is an entrepreneur like no other. He started off in the entertainment business over 30 years ago. As a young boy Daniel grew up on movie/TV sets such as 1941 starring John Belushi, Baba Black Sheep starring Robert Conrad, McMillian and Wife starring Rock Hudson, and Maverick - The Lazy Ace starring James Garner. Daniel pportunities visiting "Fantasy Island", "Gilligan's Island", and cruising the streets of Hazzard County in his family owned General Lee's from "Duke's of Hazzard". His family built many vehicles for TV and movies. He rode in General Lee's, Army tanks, Kit from "Knight Rider" and even the "A-Team" van. Today, he owns and helps run The Veluzat Motion Picture Ranch and Melody Ranch Studios located in the Santa Clarita Valley area. Both ranches have been the backdrop where countless movies, TV shows, commercials and music videos have been filmed. Daniel has worked on the ranches as a location liaison on many television shows. Daniel fronted his own Heavy Metal band "Untaymd" and he has been able to continue being around music and work on music videos for many artists. Daniel has worked on some of Hollywood's biggest films. He has been a part of over 150 film and television productions and has also had the privilege to work alongside many of Hollywood's most famous people. He has worked as a Executive and Co Executive producer, Director, Actor, location liaison, studio manager, Stage Manager, stunt man, production designer, art director, set dresser and more! Daniel has also provided equipment to the industry such as motion picture vehicles, water trucks, production trailers, props and set dressing. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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RexSikes Movie Beat chats w writer Michael Beckner WS5

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Michael Frost Beckner "The Screewriter Series" EP 5 Screenwriter on Rex Sikes' Movie Beat. Michael launched his writing career with three record-making “spec” script sales: Texas Lead & Gold, Cutthroat Island, Hunchback of Notre Dame. He's writtern dozens of screenplays, studio rewrites, twenty pilots for commercial and cable networks, numerous episodes for network television, His first original film Sniper spawned three sequels. His big-screen success came with Universal's Spy Games, directed by Tony Scott starring Robert Redford and Brad Pitt. He created, Excutive Producered and wrote the CBS series, The Agency. He began his career as director, Barry Levinson’s Writing Assistant working with the director on Good Morning, Vietnam and Rain Man. From 1997 to 2008, he worked extensively with director, Sydney Pollack, adapting John Le Carre’s The Night Manager and writing two more films and developing two television series. Recent writing credits include: CSI: Crime Scene Investigators, Discovery's Gold Fever, and he is preparing the Spy Game prequel Muir’s Gambit for production and has adapted his novel Berlin Mesa into a 4 hour mini-series for AMC, Beckner is currently working on City of Lies with director Wolfgang Petersen. upcoming Civil War Event Mini-Series To Appomattox. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w producer writer actor Lenore Andriel EP3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 7 Aug 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Lenore Andreil PT3 Producer, Director, Actress. Adriel did all three on Yellow Rock. Distributed Worldwide it won 18 Awards, including the prestigious "Wrangler Awards", in every category from the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. Lenore won for Producing and Best Picture with her partners Steve Doucette, Daniel Veluzat, & Nick Vallelonga, and Best Screenplay with Steve Douctte. She won Best Actress. Her Co-Stars are Michael Biehn, James Russo, and Michael & Eddie Spears. She is in good company, since "Wranglers" have been awarded in the same categories, to Clint Eastwood (for "Forgiven"), Kevin Costner (for "Dances With Wolves"), and Annette Benning for "Open Range". She also won in the same categories from many film festivals across the country, including the Red Nation Film Festival, Lake Arrowhead Film Fest, and the Native American Film & Video Fest of the Southeast, to name just a few. Her first starring film role was opposite Bo Svenson in Blood Brothers, which led to her continuing to being cast as the “strong female lead”. She then played leads in award-winning independent films in both the u.s. and abroad, including Childhood opposite Tara Fitzgerald, which filmed throughout eastern europe, Midnight Witness, that gave her, with Maxwell Caulfield, and Desperate Measures, additionally starred opposite Paul Rudd, Dennis Haysbert, Paul Johansson, and Miguel Ferrer, to name a few in both film and television. As a voice-over actress she portrays several lead characters in “World Of Warcraft”. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w author John Trigonis on crowdfunding

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 15:00:00 +0000

John T. Trigonis Crowdfuning, author, filmmaker - A behind-the-scenes consulting machine, John T. Trigonis has mentored hundreds of filmmakers worldwide and helped them to create compelling crowdfunding experiences that not only reach, but also exceed their goals.

A writer and indie filmmaker himself, Trigonis literally wrote the book on Crowdfunding for Filmmakers after running his own Indiegogo campaign for his short film Cerise and surpassing his goal, setting the bar at an all-new high with regards to how online fundraising for independent films should be done. Cerise has since screened at over a dozen film festivals across the country, was nominated for four awards, won an “Award of Merit,” and participated in the Court Métrage at the 2011 Cannes International Film Festival.

Trigons now puts his prowess to the ultimate task as Indiegogo’s specialist for film campaigns, and in the year and a half he's been with Indiegogo, he has coached over 1,000 film campaigns to success, including:Trigonis is currently working with campaigns like Don Cheadle's Miles Ahead while continuing to churn out his own creative projects –– a pair of mystery novels written entirely on his iPhone during his morning and evening commutes, a comic book called Siren's Calling, and juggling a few new film ideas in his spare time.

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat talks w Director, Writer, Producer of Full Circle

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 21:30:00 +0000

In "Full Circle", a dedicated priest comes across a disturbing photo of a child in a casket while he's cleaning out the home of a recently deceased older woman. He finds himself pulled between the spiritual and physical worlds until coming to the unexpected revelation behind the photo. Karla S Bryant began screenwriting by giving the NYC Midnight Short Screenplay Challenge a try. All of her entries placed so she then took SreenwritingU intensive class. Her 1st short story, “Not My Secret to Tell” is optioned by Mondall Films in NYC. Karla adapted Full Circle, her 2nd story, as a screenplay. Currently its in production by Living Storm Productions (LSP). 2 other stories, “Thicker Than Water” and “One More Turn” have both been named as #1 top-rated stories for their respective months on Francis Ford Coppola’s American Zoetrope website. Director/Producer for LSP, Jeff Blankenship directed 2 short films written by Craig Olson “Killboy & Krash” and “Stones”. He was DOP on the short “Red Light”, written by Ethan Kanfer. He created a silent film style promo video for Farmmatch.com, a business linking farmers to consumers. His directed “Freud” written by Craig Olson, currently in the film fest circuit.He has owned a video production company that produced video services for commercial and consumer markets. Bryan Royston, a founding LSP member and co-owner, which he started, along with Alex Contreras and David Warner back in 2010, Produces. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.co

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w writer Michael Beckner WS4

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Michael Frost Beckner "The Screewriter Series" EP 4 Screenwriter on Rex Sikes' Movie Beat. Michael launched his writing career with three record-making “spec” script sales: Texas Lead & Gold, Cutthroat Island, Hunchback of Notre Dame. He's writtern dozens of screenplays, studio rewrites, twenty pilots for commercial and cable networks, numerous episodes for network television, His first original film Sniper spawned three sequels. His big-screen success came with Universal's Spy Games, directed by Tony Scott starring Robert Redford and Brad Pitt. He created, Excutive Producered and wrote the CBS series, The Agency. He began his career as director, Barry Levinson’s Writing Assistant working with the director on Good Morning, Vietnam and Rain Man. From 1997 to 2008, he worked extensively with director, Sydney Pollack, adapting John Le Carre’s The Night Manager and writing two more films and developing two television series. Recent writing credits include: CSI: Crime Scene Investigators, Discovery's Gold Fever, and he is preparing the Spy Game prequel Muir’s Gambit for production and has adapted his novel Berlin Mesa into a 4 hour mini-series for AMC, Beckner is currently working on City of Lies with director Wolfgang Petersen. upcoming Civil War Event Mini-Series To Appomattox. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w producer writer actor Lenore Andriel EP2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 15:00:00 +0000

LENORE ANDRIEL EP 2 producer, writer, actress Lenore Andriel, starred in the western film “Yellow Rock”, returns to the show to discuss producing in film and television. er path forever. Andriel grew up on the east coast, moved to NYC to study with many award-winning teachers. Her theatre work was instantly successful with lead roles from Off-Broadway to Lincoln Center. Her first starring film role was opposite Bo Svenson in Blood Brothers, which led to her continuing to being cast as the “strong female lead”. She then played leads in award-winning independent films in both the u.s. and abroad, including Childhood opposite Tara Fitzgerald, which filmed throughout eastern europe, Midnight Witness, that gave her, with Maxwell Caulfield, and Desperate Measures, additionally starred opposite Paul Rudd, Dennis Haysbert, Paul Johansson, and Miguel Ferrer, to name a few in both film and television. As a voice-over actress she portrays several lead characters in “World Of Warcraft”. The next phase of her career, was to write, produce and star in her own feature, Yellow Rock, Andriel's first venture as a filmmaker paid off, winning her a coveted Best Actress Award, Best Screenplay Shared with Co-Writer Steve Doucette, “Best Picture” multiple times, And Best Producer. Yellow Rock stars Michael Biehn, James Russo, Michael & Eddie Spears has garnered eighteen awards ranging from the prestigious Western Heritage Awards 2012 to the Red Nation Film Awards.

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Rex Sikes Movie beat chats w director Nick Vallelonga PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Nick Vallelonga, director,(PT 2) producer, writer, actor, developed 1st appeared in the wedding scenes of The Godfather at 12. He had roles in Family Business, Prizzi’s Honor, Goodfellas, and The Pope of Greenwich Village. Nick and writer/director Christopher Coppola teamed up on Deadfall starring Nicolas Cage, Michael Biehn, James Coburn, Charlie Sheen, Peter Fonda, Talia Shire. Nick wrote and directed A Brilliant Disguise starring Tony Denison, Lysette Anthony, and Corbin Bernsen, and Corporate Ladder starring Kathleen Kinmont, Tony Denison, Ben Cross, Jon Polito and Jennifer O'Neil. Nick wrote, produced, directed, acted in In the Kingdom of the Blind. staring William Petersen, Michael Biehn, Paul Winfield, Leo Rossi, Kristian Alfonso and Nick's dad, Tony Lip (The Sopranos). In 2005 Nick tested the limits of low-budget HD cinema with Disturbance" (aka Choker) starring himself, Paul Sloan, Colleen Porch, Hayley DuMond and Tony Denison. He produced and directed, All In, starring Dominique Swain, Michael Madsen, Louis Gossett Jr., and James Russo. He produced Machine, with writer director Michael Lazar. It starred Michael Madsen, Neal McDonough, Paul Sloan, James Russo, Michael Lazar and Nick. Then he produced A Modern Twain Story: The Prince and the Pauper, starring Disney’s Cole and Dylan Sprouse, Vincent Spano, DeDee Pfeiffer, Sally Kellerman, Ed Lauter, and Nick. He produced and directed Stiletto, starring Tom Berenger, Michael Biehn, Stana Katic, Paul Sloan, William Forsythe, James Russo, Tom Sizemore, Diane Venora, Kelly Hu, Amanda Brooks, Tony Lip, Dominique Swain and D.B. Sweeney. In 2011, he directed Yellow Rock, starring Michael Biehn, James Russo, Lenore Andriel, Michael Spears and Eddie Spears. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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RexSikes Movie Beat chats w writer Michael Beckner WS3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Michael Frost Beckner "The Screewriter Series" EP 3 Screenwriter on Rex Sikes' Movie Beat. Michael launched his writing career with three record-making “spec” script sales: Texas Lead & Gold, Cutthroat Island, Hunchback of Notre Dame. He's writtern dozens of screenplays, studio rewrites, twenty pilots for commercial and cable networks, numerous episodes for network television, His first original film Sniper spawned three sequels. His big-screen success came with Universal's Spy Games, directed by Tony Scott starring Robert Redford and Brad Pitt. He created, Excutive Producered and wrote the CBS series, The Agency. He began his career as director, Barry Levinson’s Writing Assistant working with the director on Good Morning, Vietnam and Rain Man. From 1997 to 2008, he worked extensively with director, Sydney Pollack, adapting John Le Carre’s The Night Manager and writing two more films and developing two television series. Recent writing credits include: CSI: Crime Scene Investigators, Discovery's Gold Fever, and he is preparing the Spy Game prequel Muir’s Gambit for production and has adapted his novel Berlin Mesa into a 4 hour mini-series for AMC, Beckner is currently working on City of Lies with director Wolfgang Petersen. upcoming Civil War Event Mini-Series To Appomattox. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats director Peter D Marshall Ep 28

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall, Pt 28 The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career and has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer and director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series and features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes and written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. Other credits inclurde scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat Shares Success Tips for You to Use

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 5 Jun 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Success Tips. Yes this may be different than what you expect. We were to have Nick Vallelonga, director, (PT 2) producer, writer, actor, as guest today, and at last minute had to postpone show. So after I made a few announcements I went on to share some of my thoughts on how to be successful and happy as filmmakers or simply as people. You can implement these powerful practices for shaping your thinking, your feelings and behaviors to get in alignment and move your career forward, and to enjoy more in life.

I offer practical powerful things you can think and do that make an incredible difference for how you move through you day and your life. It was a spontaneous talk on my part but comes from decades of applying and sharing this approach world wide. Listen, enjoy and take away with you something useful. Repeated listening each day or week can be very useful.

I apologize our show changed today but I am happy to share with you a tiny taste of my thoughts and feelings and practices about making your dreams come true and living a wonderful life. Enjoy and make your dreams come true, make your everyday life fabulous, because you can.

Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w writer Michael Beckner WS2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 29 May 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Michael Beckner "The Screenwriter Series" EP 2 on Rex Sikes' Movie Beat. Michael launched his writing career with three record-making “spec” script sales: Texas Lead & Gold, Cutthroat Island, Hunchback of Notre Dame. He's writtern dozens of screenplays, studio rewrites, twenty pilots for commercial and cable networks, numerous episodes for network television, His first original film Sniper spawned three sequels. His big-screen success came with Universal's Spy Games, directed by Tony Scott starring Robert Redford and Brad Pitt. He created, Excutive Producered and wrote the CBS series, The Agency. He began his career as director, Barry Levinson’s Writing Assistant working with the director on Good Morning, Vietnam and Rain Man. From 1997 to 2008, he worked extensively with director, Sydney Pollack, adapting John Le Carre’s The Night Manager and writing two more films and developing two television series. Recent writing credits include: CSI: Crime Scene Investigators, Discovery's Gold Fever, and he is preparing the Spy Game prequel Muir’s Gambit for production and has adapted his novel Berlin Mesa into a 4 hour mini-series for AMC, Beckner is currently working on City of Lies with director Wolfgang Petersen. upcoming Civil War Event Mini-Series To Appomattox. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w writer Michael Beckner WS1

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 22 May 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Michael Frost Beckner "The Screenwriter's Series" EP 1, [NOTE!!! Show ends abrubtly last 4 minutes, cable company line went down - topic resumes next Episode.] on Rex Sikes' Movie Beat. Michael launched his writing career with three record-making “spec” script sales: Texas Lead & Gold, Cutthroat Island, Hunchback of Notre Dame. He's writtern dozens of screenplays, studio rewrites, twenty pilots for commercial and cable networks, numerous episodes for network television, His first original film Sniper spawned three sequels. His big-screen success came with Universal's Spy Games, directed by Tony Scott starring Robert Redford and Brad Pitt. He created, Excutive Producered and wrote the CBS series, The Agency. He began his career as director, Barry Levinson’s Writing Assistant working with the director on Good Morning, Vietnam and Rain Man. From 1997 to 2008, he worked extensively with director, Sydney Pollack, adapting John Le Carre’s The Night Manager and writing two more films and developing two television series. Recent writing credits include: CSI: Crime Scene Investigators, Discovery's Gold Fever, and he is preparing the Spy Game prequel Muir’s Gambit for production and has adapted his novel Berlin Mesa into a 4 hour mini-series for AMC, Beckner is currently working on City of Lies with director Wolfgang Petersen. upcoming Civil War Event Mini-Series To Appomattox. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w director David Winning PT 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 15 May 2014 15:00:00 +0000

David Winning, PT 3, director ,16 features, 25 series, over 100 TV credits is mainly known for his work on Gene Roddenberry’s Andromeda, MGM’s Stargate: Atlantis, ABC’s Dinotopia and the HBO thriller Exception to The Rule, starring Kim Cattrall, Sean Young and Eric McCormack. At 27, he landed directing gigs on the Canadian-produced Friday the 13th: The Series for Paramount Pictures he received three Canadian Emmy Award nominations. M. Night Shyamalan has cited Winning’s episode of Nickelodeon’s Are You Afraid of the Dark: The Tale of the Dream Girl, as the inspiration for The Sixth Sense. His episodic work has received twenty-four first places at the Houston Film Festival, a Gold Hugo and two Silver Hugos in Chicago, and Four national Gemini nominations for Best Director/Dramatic Series. He has received over 60 international awards. He has directed many international stars including: Daniel Baldwin, Patrick Duffy, Peter Strauss, William Devane, Peta Wilson, Markie Post, Lance Henriksen, Frederic Forrest, Jason Connery, Carl Weathers, Margot Kidder, Michael Sarrazin, Bruce Boxleitner, Lesley Ann Warren, Martin Mull and many more. Recently he directed Kevin Sorbo, Robert Englund and Bruce Dern in a Trilogy of monster movies for the US SYFY Channel and Hallmark Entertainment - RHI Films New York and episodes of the Vampire series Blood Ties for Lifetime TV and episodes of TODD AND THE BOOK OF PURE EVIL, for SPACE CHANNEL -- and supervised and directed the far north adventure series YUKONIC! which debuted in 2011 LOST GIRL for Showcase and the SYFY Channel and a Rob Lowe Christmas movie for HALLMARK. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w director Adam Rifkin PT 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 8 May 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Adam Rifkin, director/writer/producer/actor, PT3, whose eclectic career ranges from broad family comedies to cult classics to dark and gritty urban dramas. As a writer, he made his mark with hit films like MOUSEHUNT, starring Nathan Lane and SMALL SOLDIERS, starring Tommy Lee Jones for Dreamworks. Recent credits include Sony’s ZOOM, starring Tim Allen and Disney's UNDERDOG, starring Jason Lee as the canine hero. Rifkin earned cult status when his film THE DARK BACKWARD, which he wrote and directed, was named one of the top ten films of its year by The New York Post. He would then be immortalized as the director responsible for New Line Cinema’s DETROIT ROCK CITY, a bona fide cult classic that introduced a whole new generation of fans to the “hottest band in the world…KISS!!!” Rifkin gained critical recognition for NIGHT AT THE GOLDEN EAGLE, a film which he not only wrote and directed, but also produced. The film was an official selection of the London Film Festival and opened to rave reviews. In 2008, Rifkin traveled back to Neolithic times when he starred opposite Ali Larter as an idealistic caveman searching for love and life beyond cave in National Lampoon’s HOMO ERECTUS. Rifkin, who also wrote and directed the film, wanted to capture the essence of early Woody Allen movies like LOVE AND DEATH, SLEEPER, and BANANAS. The prehistoric comedy was recently released on DVD following a theatrical release. Most recently Rifkin wrote, directed and executive produced (along with Barry Schuler and Brad Wyman) all 11 episodes of LOOK the series for Showtime. Based on his critically acclaimed and award winning film of the same name, LOOK is a controversial drama that takes us into the foreboding world of hidden cameras. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w screenwriter/producer Michael Frost Beckner PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 6 May 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Michael Frost Beckner, screenwriter, PT 2 launched his writing career with three record-making “spec” script sales: Texas Lead & Gold, Cutthroat Island, Hunchback of Notre Dame. He's writtern dozens of screenplays, studio rewrites, twenty pilots for commercial and cable networks, numerous episodes for network television, His first original film Sniper spawned three sequels. His big-screen success came with Universal's Spy Games, directed by Tony Scott starring Robert Redford and Brad Pitt. He created, Excutive Producered and wrote the CBS series, The Agency. He began his career as director, Barry Levinson’s Writing Assistant working with the director on Good Morning, Vietnam and Rain Man. From 1997 to 2008, he worked extensively with director, Sydney Pollack, adapting John Le Carre’s The Night Manager and writing two more films and developing two television series. Recent writing credits include: CSI: Crime Scene Investigators, Discovery's Gold Fever, and he is preparing the Spy Game prequel Muir’s Gambit for production and has adapted his novel Berlin Mesa into a 4 hour mini-series for AMC, Beckner is currently working on City of Lies with director Wolfgang Petersen. upcoming Civil War Event Mini-Series To Appomattox. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w Director Rob Luketic

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 1 May 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Robert Luketic, Director, made his feature film directorial debut in 2001, with the smash hit, Legally Blonde. Starring Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon as blonde sorority queen turned lawyer Elle Woods, Legally Blonde was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. Subsequently, Luketic has delivered an impressive string of A-List Hollywood features. Most recently, Luketic directed the 2013 corporate thriller, Paranoia starring Oscar nominated Harrison Ford, Liam Hemsworth and Oscar nominated Gary Oldman as well as the 2010 romantic thriller, Killers with Katherine Heigl and Ashton Kutcher. Previously, Luketic helmed the highly successful 2009 romantic comedy, The Ugly Truth starring Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler. In 2008, Luketic directed the action adventure drama 21, which was inspired by the true story of the very brightest young minds in the country and how they took Vegas for millions. The film starred Oscar winner Kevin Spacey, Jim Sturgess, Kate Bosworth and Oscar nominated Laurence Fishburne.Prior to that, Luketic directed the 2005 box office hit, Monster-in-Law starring Jennifer Lopez and Oscar winner Jane Fonda. Monster-in-Law marked Fonda’s first acting role in fifteen years. Additionally, Luketic directed the 2004 romantic comedy Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! featuring Kate Bosworth, Nathan Lane, Josh Duhamel and Topher Grace. Currently, Luketic is casting for his next film, Expendabelles, a highoctane, female driven, action/comedy spin-off of the successful Expendables franchise. Born in Sydney, Australia, Luketic studied at the prestigious Victorian College of Arts School of Film and Television, VCA. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beats chats w screenwriter Michael Frost Beckner

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Michael Frost Beckner, screenwriter, launched his writing career with three record-making “spec” script sales: Texas Lead & Gold, Cutthroat Island, Hunchback of Notre Dame. He's writtern dozens of screenplays, studio rewrites, twenty pilots for commercial and cable networks, numerous episodes for network television, His first original film Sniper spawned three sequels. His big-screen success came with Universal's Spy Games, directed by Tony Scott starring Robert Redford and Brad Pitt. He created, Excutive Producered and wrote the CBS series, The Agency. He began his career as director, Barry Levinson’s Writing Assistant working with the director on Good Morning, Vietnam and Rain Man. From 1997 to 2008, he worked extensively with director, Sydney Pollack, adapting John Le Carre’s The Night Manager and writing two more films and developing two television series. Recent writing credits include: CSI: Crime Scene Investigators, Discovery's Gold Fever, and he is preparing the Spy Game prequel Muir’s Gambit for production and has adapted his novel Berlin Mesa into a 4 hour mini-series for AMC, Beckner is currently working on City of Lies with director Wolfgang Petersen. upcoming Civil War Event Mini-Series To Appomattox. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w producer actor Julian Adams PT 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Julian Adams, PT 3 producer, actor we discuss upcoming production TV Miniseries Appomattox & Kickstarter. He produced and co-stars in Phantom starring Ed Harris, David Duchovny and William Fichtner, written and directed by Todd Robinson of Lonely Hearts, and writer and co-producer of Ridley Scott’s White Squall. The producing team includes John Watson and Pen Densham Back Draft, Blown Away, and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Phantom is the first wide theatrical release for Julian and Solar Filmworks, the South Carolina based production company, founded by Julian and his father Weston Adams. Julian and Weston wrote and produced the maiden project for Solar Filmworks, The Last Confederate: The Story of Robert Adams THINKFilm 2007. The Last Confederate won 10 Film Festivals Awards, including a Best Actor Award for Julian, and seven Producing Awards for father and son. The film is in release worldwide. Julian is currently partnered with Robinson. Robinson and Adams developed the story for Phantom, which is based on true events during the Cold War. Ed Harris plays the haunted Captain of a Soviet submarine who holds the fate of the world in his hands. Phantom is in theaters now. Julian is producing and acting in Robinson’s feature film, The Last Full Measure, starring Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris, Robert Duvall, Andy Garcia, and Laurence Fishburne, for a 2014 release. He is also working with writer and executive producer Michael Frost Beckner producing and acting in the Civil War mini-series, from Sony Pictures Television, Grant vs. Lee: To Appomattox” 2014 starring Rob Lowe, Will Patton, Bill Paxton, and William Peterson. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w Screenwriter Michael Starrbury

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Michael Starrbury, TV and Feature Film screenwriter discovered his love of cinema after sneaking into a movie theater as a young boy to see the classic Prince film "Purple Rain." When Apollonia purified herself in Lake Minnetonka, it was as if God, Allah, Buddha and that Hindu elephant was giving him a sign. From that moment on, he would study the craft of screenwriting. He went on to become a Blacklist writer and three-time McKnight Fellowship winner. He has developed pilots with ABC, Fox, FX andComedy Central. Also feature films with Warner Bros and New Line. His George Tillman, Jr. directed drama THE INEVITABLE DEFEAT OF MISTER AND PETE premiered at Sundance and was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay. Michael is currently writing an animated pilot for Comedy Central. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w movie editor Robert Hoffman PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Robert Hoffman, Film Editor, PT 2, credits include upcoming Lionsgate release “Grace Unplugged,” “Syrup,” from Magnolia Pictures and the indie comedy-drama “Norman,” which won him an editing award from the Woodstock Film Festival. Other editing credits include “What Doesn’t Kill You,” Showtime's "Fathers and Sons,” “The Air I Breathe,” and Terry Zwigoff’s "Bad Santa" and "Art School Confidential.” Hoffman has frequented the Sundance film festival, most recently with the 2010 premiere of "Skateland.” He was editor on Jane Weinstock’s "Easy" on the Daniel Barnz feature “Phoebe in Wonderland”, and on “Art School Confidential”. USC produced an indet film and hired Robert, as one of the apprentice editors. After graduating with an MFA in Production, he worked as an assistant editor. He divided his time between post production supervising and cutting films like the mockumentary, "Rhinoskin: The Making of a Movie Star" Hoffman and Terry Zwigoff became fast friends and edited edited the director’s cut of "Bad Santa,” together. The director’s cut was honored by Roger Ebert at his 2006 Overlooked Film Festival where it received its first public screening. Hoffman also worked with Zwigoff editing some previously unused footage for the Criterion Collection’s release of his celebrated documentaries, “Louie Bluie” and “Crumb.” Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w actor Chris Mulkey

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 3 Apr 2014 15:00:00 +0000

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Chris Mulkey (actor) is a long time Hollywood actor with a careers spanning almost 40 years. Chris started on stage with the Children Theater Company and U of Minnesota. He then produced two award winning indie films and moved to Hollywood. He was hired by Universal Studios "Land of 1000 Faces" to do their monster show. Chris hosted the show and Frankenstein make ups. He left there after three years and concentrated on acting. Chris' credits range from "Rambo First Blood" to this summer's hit, "The Purge" And SunDance winner, "Patti Rocks".His television credits go from "Broken Trail" to "Baratta", "24", Twin Peaks, Charlie's Angels, to "Boardwalk Empire". And the new Tom Hanks release, "Capt. Philips". Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with Actor Director Art Hindle

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Art HIndle, Actor, Director, Host, Narrator has been involved in iconic productions in the U S and Canada. He is best remembered as the star of the Award-winning TV series E.N.G. but he has made his mark in movies with the blockbuster hit Porky’s, 3 classic movies David Cronenberg’s The Brood, Black Christmas, Invasion of the Body Snatchers and in Canada’s first million dollar movie Faceoff. He grew up in Toronto’s and didn’t catch the acting bug until he was in his 20’s whene left a successful stockbroking career to try acting. By 1971 talent and good looks landed him a lead in Faceoff. This hockey romance made Art a star and American offers poured in. Two more movies followed, one, Black Christmas became a Classic. By this time Art, a father of 4, moved to L. A, The move paid off and for the next 30 years he worked on dozens of movies, series and mini-series including Dallas and Beverly Hills 90210. He returned to Canada in the 90’s to be the lead in E.N.G for 5 years, winning Best Actor. He started directing at this time too. A few years later he followed that up with the award-winning series Paradise Falls, both starring and directing. In 2004, Art married his home-town sweetheart and moved back to Canada. They settled in horse country outside Toronto and Art picks and choses where and when he wants to work, happy to hang out in the country, attend to the grandchildren or play golf. One thing that has kept his interest in is his advocacy for the arts. He is Vice President of ACTRA Toronto and spends as much time as his family will allow lobbying Provincial and Federal Governments for precious tax credits for the Film and TV Industry. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w director Joe Pepitone

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Joseph Pepitone, director, producer, is a two-time New York Emmy Award winning writer. He has worked in television for the past 17 years and has written four films with his brother Billy. The first film, “Stuck in the Middle” which Joe co-directed won three awards at the Downbeach Film Festival in Atlantic City including Best Comedy Feature. The film received a distribution deal from R-Squared Films. Joseph and Billy then segued into horror films, writing “The Meat Puppet” and “Gravedigger.” Both won several awards and are currently in negotiations with distribution companies. They returned to their comedy roots with “The Jersey Devil” which recently finished shooting and is currently in post-production. Joseph directed the film, which stars Chris Mulkey (“Captain Phillips” “Boardwalk Empire”), David Chokachi (“Baywatch”) and Jack Mulcahy (“Porky’s” Brothers McMullen”). It was filmed in Jersey City, New Jersey in City Hall and at the legendary Loews Landmark Theater. The movie reunites several actors from “Stuck in the Middle” including Keith Collins, Stephen Fontana and Penelope Lagos. Joseph has written several episodes for the new series “The Beauty of Decay” which begins shooting in June. (beautyofdecay.org). The brothers are also working on their next film project, “The Phoenix” which has been several years in the making and their first venture into action/drama. Joseph resides in New Jersey where all of his films have been shot. He is married to Christine and together they have two children. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with director Greydon Clark

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Greydon Clark, director, producer, writer, author, actor. During four decades, Greydon Clark worked in front of and behind the camera, bringing some of the most memorable movies to life. From the sexy pep squad of Satan's Cheerleaders to the dirty dancing of The Forbidden Dance, Clark excelled at exploitation and helmed twenty diverse films such as Without Warning, Joysticks, Wacko and Black Shampoo. "On the Cheap" is a valuable tool for anyone interested in films or becoming a filmmaker. Greydon tells the story of his days on the fringes of Hollywood, struggling to make films in one of the most cut-throat businesses around. Reading his autobiography is like sitting down with a face-to-face discussion of the low budget film industry. His movies boast Oscar winners - Martin Landau, George Kennedy, Jack Palance and stars who were at the beginning of their careers - Andrew Dice Clay, David Caruso, Julia Duffy, Laura Harring, etc. Greydon breaks down each of his films into easily understood categories - screenplay, financing, preproduction, production, postproduction and distribution allowing the reader a true behind the scenes look at low budget filmmaking. Clark also appeared in Hell's Bloody Devils and Dracula vs Frankenstein He has directed low-budget and straight-to-video movies for 20 years. Some of these are Tom, Black Shampoo, Satan's Cheerleaders, Without Warning, Wacko, Joysticks, Univited, and Skinheads. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with Paul Caplan-Bennett

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 6 Mar 2014 16:00:00 +0000

Paul Caplan-Bennett, Talent Manager, started his career at The Roundabout Theatre in NYC. In L A he co-founded the highly acclaimed New Artef Players. He then became Chief Financial Officer for Dupree Dance Academy. In Florida he served as Producing/Managing Director of The Hippodrome State Theatre. NY called and he went back to open East Coast Arts, performing arts center in New Rochelle. He's acted, directed and produced. He returned to L A to use his talents in film & TV. He became Director of Promotions/Corporate Relations for Comic Relief. During his 6 ½ years there he created corporate promotions and produced special events raising millions of dollars for Healthcare for the Homeless. He worked with, discovered and developed up-and-coming comics to be part of Comic Relief. In 1995 he formed his own talent management/production company; PB Management. His clients have appeared in numerous TV shows and films. He has a first look deal with HBO Original Programming and a consulting agreement STARZ. He is involved in developing many projects under consideration by networks, studios and production companies. He's been listed in “Who’s Who in the West.” He has received commendations from the Governor of Florida, The Mayor of L A and numerous non-profit organizations for outstanding work in helping charitable causes. Paul was elected President of The Talent Managers Association in 1999 and served in that capacity till 2001. He was the President Emeritus of The Talent Managers Association from 2003-2007 and is a two time recipient of the prestigious Seymour Heller Manager of the Year Award. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with film editor Robert Hoffman

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 16:00:00 +0000

Robert Hoffman, Film Editor, credits include upcoming Lionsgate release “Grace Unplugged,” “Syrup,” from Magnolia Pictures and the indie comedy-drama “Norman,” which won him an editing award from the Woodstock Film Festival. Other editing credits include “What Doesn’t Kill You,” Showtime's "Fathers and Sons,” “The Air I Breathe,” and Terry Zwigoff’s "Bad Santa" and "Art School Confidential.” Hoffman has frequented the Sundance film festival, most recently with the 2010 premiere of "Skateland.” He was editor on Jane Weinstock’s "Easy" on the Daniel Barnz feature “Phoebe in Wonderland”, and on “Art School Confidential”. USC produced an indet film and hired Robert, as one of the apprentice editors. After graduating with an MFA in Production, he worked as an assistant editor. He divided his time between post production supervising and cutting films like the mockumentary, "Rhinoskin: The Making of a Movie Star" Hoffman and Terry Zwigoff became fast friends and edited edited the director’s cut of "Bad Santa,” together. The director’s cut was honored by Roger Ebert at his 2006 Overlooked Film Festival where it received its first public screening. Hoffman also worked with Zwigoff editing some previously unused footage for the Criterion Collection’s release of his celebrated documentaries, “Louie Bluie” and “Crumb.” Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats director Peter D Marshall Ep 27

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 16:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall, Pt 27 The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career and has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer and director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series and features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes and written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. Other credits inclurde scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with producer Tom Malloy

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Tom Malloy, critically acclaimed actor, wowed Hollywood with his turn in the indie-cult favorite Gravesend in 1998, produced by Oliver Stone. Disenchanted with the process of waiting around until someone hires you for a role, Tom became a successful triple-hyphenate Actor/Writer/Producers and made it his business to learn as much about the filmmaking industry as possible. Though he no longer produces in order to focus on his acting career, over the years, Tom has raised more than $25 million in private equity from independent financiers and has written, produced and starred or co-starred in nearly all the films that his company Trick Candle Productions has made (save two documentaries). Some of these films include Ashley, directed by Dean Ronalds in 2013, Love N’ Dancing directed by Rob Iscove (She’s All That), and stars Amy Smart, Malloy, Billy Zane, Rachel Dratch, and Betty White; The Alphabet Killer, directed by Rob Schmidt (Wrong Turn, Crime & Punishment in Suburbia) stars Eliza Dushku, Cary Elwes, Malloy, Timothy Hutton, Michael Ironside, and Oscar Winner Melissa Leo; and The Attic directed by Mary Lambert starring John Savage, Malloy, and Elisabeth Moss. Tom has appeared in principle roles on Law & Order, Third Watch, Kidnapped, The Siege and Anger Management. Tom is an accomplished author whose book Bankroll: A New Approach to Financing Feature Films is considered the “gold standard” of indie film financing instruction. A second edition came out in 2012. Tom has also competed and taught classes in the smooth, hip-hop dance style known as West Coast Swing. Tom is a nationally known motivational speaker for adults and kids. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w screenwriter Billy Ray

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Billy Ray, screenwriter, director. Billy Ray is the screenwriter of “Captain Phillips.” He also wrote and directed the films “Shattered Glass” and “Breach”, and co-wrote the screenplay for “The Hunger Games”. Billy began writing for movies and television at the age of 19. He sold his first script, an episode of “The Jetsons” in 1984. He has written numerous feature films and was one of the creators and writers of the science fiction show "Earth 2". Since 2009, he’s been a member of the Writers’ Guild of America’s Board of Directors. He was nominated by the Chicago Film Critics Association for Most Promising Filmmaker and he also was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay for his work on "Shattered Glass" his story about a reporter who invented his stories. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with producer director Bill Dever

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Bill Dever is founder of POLYSCOPE MEDIA GROUP LLC. Bill served as President of Spark Interactive Corporation, the first company in North America to deliver fully interactive video on dark fiber. His partners in these ventures included AT&T, Sun Microsystems, General Electric and Pace. He also served as President of Stimulus Net Inc., Executive Vice President of Wilderness Films Inc a service company for retail DVD services. His work in DVD helped establish the retail sell-through DVD market working with companies such as ESX, United American Video, Madacy and Front Row Entertainment. He also currently works as a consultant to 35 large venture capital firms on the subject of interactive TV strategies. Bill has also produced and co-wrote the film “Personal Exemptions” starring Nanette Fabray , “Monster Cruise” and “Resurrection”. He produced and directed the films “China Frost” and “Mountain Fury”. Bill served as a Producer for the SYFY Channel Original Movies, “Fire From Below” and “Camel Spiders. He co-wrote and produced Gila. Previous to that Bill served as a production manager on a series of low budget feature films. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat w Rick Vaicius Flyway Film Fest 2013

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Rick Vaicius is director and founder of Flyway Film Festival, Wisconsin's bluff premier destination for independent film as noted by Emmy award-winning blogger Scott W. Smith “ … a festival that should be on your radar” . Founded in 2008 Vaicius has created a standout, intimate and high-quality annual festival. Over the past four years, Flyway has brought over 80 filmmakers into the local community. In addition to screening remarkable films, it has become a unique venue for filmmakers to network and discuss projects and the "state of the industry" in the film world. Vaicius has already persuaded some top film industry talent to appear. The 6 Annual Flyway Film Festival in Pepin and Stockholm, Wisconsin promises to be its most exciting to-date. Emily Best, founder of Seed&Spark, will deliver the keynote at the 2013 Flyway Gala, Best, Jeanne Bowerman (ScriptMag.com) and Michael Starrbury (screenwriter, The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete, are amongst other industry professionals on crowdfunding and scriptwriting panels. Flyway is proud to host the World Premiere of the new Stephen Rea (The Crying Game) Eleanor Tomlinson (The White Queen) vampire drama, Styria (with co-directors Mauricio Chernovetzky, Mark Devendorf in attendance). The gay teen romantic comedy, Death to Prom (co-directors Matt Stenerson and Jeremy Wilker expected to attend). Two 2014 Oscar-nominated foreign dramas: tThe Rocket (Australia) and The Broken Circle Breakdown (Belgium). Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w TV executive Jim McKairnes PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Jim McKairnes is 23-year veteran of the TV industry, 15 at CBS is currently, a producer and television consultant, and an adjunct college-instructor/guest-lecturer and author. He moved to L.A. in 1989 to work in the TV-business as a programmer. There, Norman Lear led Jim to CBS President Jeff Sagansky who hired for the Scheduling department. McKairnes was part of the team that took the network from worst in the 90s to first in the 2000s under CBS President Leslie Moonves. He created and produced the prime-time series “CBS Moments,” he was instrumental in the development of several made-for-TV movies and network specials; and contributed to various promotional campaigns each season of his tenure. After 13 years as a Sr Vice-President at CBS, he was recruited by Discovery Communications in 2006 to head up that Maryland-based company’s 11 networks as its Executive VP of Scheduling. Later, he returned in L.A. to return to CBS, to serve as Senior VP in charge of developing new comedies for its cable division from 08 to 10. He's published 2 books on the TV industry and serves as a consultant for various TV networks, speaks at colleges and holds an adjunct-faculty position at Chicago’s DePaul University teaching a self-created “TV 101” course. He mentors upcoming industry hopefuls; and he works with the Television Academy on its long-standing Archive project, interviewing key figures who contributed to the medium’s history. He also created a web series about television for TV.com; and, in 2013, served as executive-producer of a planned cable talk-show. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Move Beat chats w producer Julian Adams PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Julian Adams, PT 2 produced and co-stars in Phantom starring Ed Harris, David Duchovny and William Fichtner, written and directed by Todd Robinson of Lonely Hearts, and writer and co-producer of Ridley Scott’s White Squall. The producing team includes John Watson and Pen Densham Back Draft, Blown Away, and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Phantom is the first wide theatrical release for Julian and Solar Filmworks, the South Carolina based production company, founded by Julian and his father Weston Adams. Julian and Weston wrote and produced the maiden project for Solar Filmworks, The Last Confederate: The Story of Robert Adams THINKFilm 2007. The Last Confederate won 10 Film Festivals Awards, including a Best Actor Award for Julian, and seven Producing Awards for father and son. The film is in release worldwide. Julian is currently partnered with Robinson. Robinson and Adams developed the story for Phantom, which is based on true events during the Cold War. Ed Harris plays the haunted Captain of a Soviet submarine who holds the fate of the world in his hands. Phantom is in theaters now. Julian is producing and acting in Robinson’s feature film, The Last Full Measure, starring Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris, Robert Duvall, Andy Garcia, and Laurence Fishburne, for a 2014 release. He is also working with writer and executive producer Michael Frost Beckner producing and acting in the Civil War mini-series, from Sony Pictures Television, Grant vs. Lee: To Appomattox” 2014 starring Rob Lowe, Will Patton, Bill Paxton, and William Peterson. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w director Peter Marshall PT 26

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall, Pt 26 The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career and has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer and director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series and features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes and written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. Other credits inclurde scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w actor Alex Kruz

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Alex Kruz, actor, of Ecuadorian descent (Kañari Indian) that has worked in movies and TV. His TV work includes roles on The Americans, the upcomin The Tyme Chronicles, as Eskander Hanna, an AlShaabab Terrorist Cell Leader. He was also the Technical Advisor in Counter-Terrorism methods, Electronic Surveillance, and Terrorist Modus Operandi to assure the authenticity of the production in terms of American Sleeper Cells. He's had roles on The Good Wife, White Collar, Person of Interest, Blue Bloods, which he has appeared several times as a Police Officer. Movie credits include, Now You See Me, The Dictator, Tom in America, Alex plays Gus (Burt Young’s Father in the Flashbacks), and in the multiple award winning Red Cloud: Deliverance, he has the lead role of Jake Red Cloud, based on the comic book character.Alex has a wide range of skills in martial arts and weapon arts. He speaks several languages and serves as an instructor in Native American tracking and knife fighting to specialized units, as well as a participant/instructor for the West Point Negotiation Project preparing US Military leadership for dealing with real world situations all over the globe. Often sought after for his tactical knowledge, Alex lends authenticity to any production by utilizing his expertise in assault team methods and counterterrorism missions. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w Amy Jo Berman

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Amy Jo Berman has been a powerful influence and tastemaker in the entertainment industry for 18 years. During her time as Vice President of Casting at HBO for 14+ years, Amy has overseen the casting for well over 150 films, mini-series and series, and her casts have won countless Emmy and Golden Globe awards. In addition to her eye for talent, taste and finesse in business, Amy has a unique gift for working with actors and extracting performances of which even they didn't know they were capable. Using her 18+ years of audition experience in the casting room, as well as her intuitive skills in picking up on exactly what blocks each individual actor from their own success, Amy has helped thousands of actors with her webinars, private coaching, workshops and online seminars. She is the founder of the Unstoppable Actor program. Actors who want to create an unstoppable career in Hollywood have flocked to her flagship class: Be An Audition Rockstar. In addition to Unstoppable Actor, Amy has created many unique programs to help actors. Audition Polish, a membership-based audition coaching program, actors around the globe have learned to nail their auditions on the first take in these unique 20 minute sessions using Amy’s proven techniques. Amy loves, loves, loves staying in touch with actors on social media. Watch her video acting tips on YouTube join her Tips On Acting community on Facebook and get on her VIP e-mailing list by opting in on her Amy Jo Berman Casting website!Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w producer Pen Densham PT3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 6 Jun 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Pen Densham, PT 3, Producer, Writer, Author, Director, Founder, co-chairman of Trilogy Entertainment Group new movie is PHANTOM starring Ed Harris, David Duchovny, WIlliiam Fitchner. Pen and John Watson, founded Trilogy Entertainment Group and worked as creative consultants on films ROCKY II, and FOOTLOOSE. In 1988 Pen directed Trilogy's first major studio feature, THE KISS, for Tri-Star. In 1990, Densham and Watson wrote and produced ROBIN HOOD: PRINCE OF THIEVES for Morgan Creek and Warner Brothers. The film became one of Warners’ largest grossing movies ever. They produced BACKDRAFT directed by Ron Howard. Pen wrote and directed MOLL FLANDERS for MGM and Spelling Entertainment, starring Morgan Freeman & Robin Wright-Penn. Pen wrote and directed HOUDINI, for TV, which starred Johnathon Schaech, Mark Ruffalo and Emile Hirsch. Pen has been active as a Producer on every feature film that Trilogy produced, including: BLOWN AWAY, TANK GIRL, LARGER THAN LIFE, THE DANGEROUS LIVES OF ALTAR BOYS. JUST BURIED starring Rose Byrne and Jay Baruchel. For TV, he wrote and supervised the re-franchising of the OUTER LIMITS science fiction anthology series, which he Exec produced with his partners for its award winning, seven year run on American Television. In 2003 he re-introduced THE TWILIGHT ZONE on UPN. He wrote the book RIDING THE ALLIGATOR on screenplay writing and strategies for a career in Hollywood, published by Michael Wiese Productions in January 2011. Written with the goal of supporting emerging creative people to find their own voice and path through the industry, the book includes essays by A-List screenwriters, and has been garnering many positive reviews including from Academy Award-winning writers, directors, producers and actors. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w director Todd Robinson PT 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 4 Jun 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Todd Robinson, PT 3, director/producer is an Academy Award finalist, Emmy-winning, Independent Spirit Award-nominated filmmaker whose new movie Phantom stars Ed Harris and David Duchovny. His next feature is The Last Full Measure, with Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris, Robert Duvall, Andy Garcia, Laurence Fishburne and others. John Watson, Pen Densham and Trilogy Entertainment will produce. He wrote and directed Lonely Hearts, starring John Travolta, James Gandolfini, Salma Hayek, Jared Leto and Laura Dern. He wrote and produced White Squall starring Jeff Bridges directed by Ridley Scott, The Four Diamonds, directed by Peter Werner, and Mermaid, helmed by Peter Masterson. Todd scripted That Others May Live for Wolfgang Peterson and was a contributing writer on Bad Boys II, directed by Michael Bay. He worked on Lewis and Clark, that will be Pietro Scalia’s directing debut and is attached to direct Bloody Jack from the novel of the same name, starring Anna Sophia Robb. Other projects are Quest for Scion, for Paramount and Skydance Productions, and Blood Money for RCR Media. Todd wrote and directed Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick, a feature documentary about legendary studio director William A. Wellman, and the feature documentary Amargosa. He got an Emmy for writing and directing The Legend of Billy the Kid for Disney. He created and executive produced Astronauts for ABC, adapted the Nicholas Sparks The Rescue for CBS and wrote and executive produced The Third House, for Sydney Pollack. Other TV credits include Night and Day, The Young Riders, Life Goes On, Man of a Thousand Faces, The Outsiders, The Wings of Denali, Law & Order: SVU and Stand and Be Counted. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with director Edmond Coisson

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 3 Jun 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Edmond G. Coisson (director) is founder of the Naperville Independent Film Festival (NIFF). NIFF is now qualifying to be one of the 64 festivals recognized by the Academy Awards. After stepping away from directing for the past several years to create NIFF, he is excited to get back into the directing chair and create a thrilling movie ride that keeps you guessing. Edmond’s production company, Our Path Productions, was created in 1994 to develop a series of character driven films. Precious Mettle is the first of these and is a story about second chances and the personal journey we must all walk in life. Edmond was born in Torre Pellice, Italy, and became fascinated by a TV drama at the age of 7. He went to the only theater in town, every Sunday after noon. Sometimes, watching the same film for weeks. As a teen, he had a few parts in local theater, where he was involved in summer plays. He wrote his first screenplay at age 17. He traveled all over Europe, working as a waiter, welder, carpenter, plasterer, and factory worker. Studied drafting and worked for Fiat; got a barbers license, and also did some bartending. He moved to Los Angeles, CA., in 1981. His passion for film, acting and writing never went away. After moving to Illinois in 1983, he became more active in films, but his heart was still in writing. He attended the Screenwriters Group of Chicago, and he and his wife, Glessna, went to the Screen Writers Awards in L.A. each year. After starting Our Path Productions they began making short stories, documentaries, and feature films. While entering a film festival on the internet, the comment was made that they should have their own film festival. A year later, that dream came true. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with producer Jim McKairnes

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 30 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Jim McKairnes, producer, is a 23-year veteran of the television industry, 15 at CBS. He is a producer and television consultant, an adjunct college-instructor/guest-lecturer and author. His work as an entertainment-magazine editor and freelance writer out of college took him to Los Angeles in 1989 to pursue a dream of working in the TV-executive ranks as a network programmer. He met producer Norman Lear soon after his arrival which led to McKairnes being hired at CBS Studio by then-CBS-President Jeff Sagansky. At CBS, McKairnes divided his responsibilities between the Current Programming and Scheduling departments. He became fulltime in Scheduling and was part of the team that took the network from worst in the 1990s to first in the 2000s under the leadership of CBS President Leslie Moonves. He contributed to and involved himself in all areas of CBS: He created and produced the on-air prime-time series called “CBS Moments,” he was instrumental in the development of several made-for-TV movies and network specials; and he contributed to various promotional campaigns each season of his tenure. After 13 years and as a Senior Vice-President at CBS, McKairnes was recruited by Discovery Communications in 2006 to head up that Maryland-based company’s 11 networks as its Executive Vice-President of Scheduling, where he was introduced to and then immersed himself in the world of cable TV. Eventually he returned in Los Angeles, where he was invited by Moonves to return to CBS, as well, for a role on the company’s studio side, serving as Senior Vice President in charge of developing new comedies for its cable division from 2008 to 2010. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w director Peter Marshall PT 25

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 29 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall, Pt 25, The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career and has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer and director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series and features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes and written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. Other credits inclurde scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w director Jim Wynorski

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Jim Wynorski, director, producer writer is a veteran in the Hollywood exploitation field, who is responsible for over 180 varied motion pictures in a myriad of genres. Wynorski left a successful commercial business in NYC moved to L A in 1980 and soon found himself in the company of his childhood idol Roger Corman. He was soon hired by the renowned Corman to cut "coming attractions" for the company's action and horror films. Not too long after that Corman offered him his first of many writing/directing assignments. The first picture he wrote and directed was Chopping Mall and the rest was history. From that point on he directed an average of three to five films a year, even more as a producer/writer. He is responsible for a steady stream of exploitation flicks during the 80s like Big Bad Mama II with Angie Dickinson, Not Of This Earth with Traci Lords and The Return Of The Swamp Thing with Heather Locklear. In the 90s, Jim continued with flicks like Hard Bounty starring Kelly LeBrock, Point Of Seduction: Body Chemistry III & Body Chemistry 4: Full Exposure with Shannon Tweed and Morgan Fairchild and Munchie which featuredthen-unknown 12-year-old child actress Jennifer Love Hewitt. Wynorski innovated new special effects techniques that got him no less than seven world premieres on the Sci-Fi Channel. with films like Gargoyle, The Curse of the Komodo, Project Viper and Cry of the Winged Serpent. Wynorski continues a made pace making independent movies for release and for cable and premium channels. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w composer Randy Miller PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 9 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Randy Miller, PT 2, is an award winning film composer, arranger, conductor. Having collaborated with exceptionally talented filmmakers and artists such as: Oliver Stone, Robert Towne, Anothony Hopkins, Zhang Yimou, Robert Dornhelm, Paula Wagner, Tom Cruise, Kitaro, Michael Franti, and BT. Miller has created a career that features acoustic, orchestral music that is emotional, richly thematic, sophisticated as well as dynamic in scope. He feels his strongest assets are, “to capture the drama and heart of what a director is trying to communicate” and to “compose a score that adds texture, color and dimension, with just the right amount of emotion.” Mr. Miller has worked with all the major studios including, Warner Brothers, Disney, Universal, Paramount and Sony, as well as numerous independent filmmakers. Composing and conducting assignments have led to work in many cities around the world including: London, Bratislava, New York, Munich, Prague, Moscow, Dublin, Miami, Seattle and Los Angeles. Miller maintains recording facilities in Topanga, CA and at his Sequoia National Forest retreat. Classically trained with a degree in music composition, Randy hails from Ellenville, New York in the Catskills. Randy is joined by Yellow Rock Producer/Writer/Star Lenore Andriel. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events,

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with Sam Christensen PT 6

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 7 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Sam Christensen, (PT 6) Image Expert, began his 35-year career as a concert promoter then worked as the company manager of the longest running musical of all time, THE FANTASTICKS. Later Sam served as a executive assistant to renowned playwright/screenwriter/director Arthur Laurents. CBS and MTM Productions brought Sam to Hollywood as an independent casting director. Among his many TV and feature film casting credits was the most popular small screen series of all time, MAS*H. Sam was the first person to ever be accorded front title billing on a major Hollywood release for his casting work on the MGM film, "Coma". Pictures like "The Champ" and "The Clash Of The Titans" followed. Sam continued to cast Broadway tours, television series and pilots and acclaimed mini-series, like the Emmy-winning "Jonestown, The Guyana Tragedy". He retired from active casting in 1982 to become a personal manager and guided the careers of many important actors, including Rita Wilson, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Patricia Elliott and Jean-Claude Van Damme. For two decades Sam Christensen has thrived as a teacher and personal consultant, advising working actors and movie stars, community leaders and political candidates, entrepreneurs and CEOs. His original process, developed first for artists has been expanded to the corporate market and is the subject of his upcoming book Charisma: the art of authenticity. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats w Catherine Elhoffer PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 6 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Catherine Elhoffer (PT 2) Costume Designer, began her with the short films, “The Maiden and the Princess” and “Quiet”, both of which have received numerous awards for their message and design. She expanded her portfolio to include feature films, webseries, commercials, music videos, personal design commissions, and some light theater work. She worked as a costume designer with Lenore Andriel, Michael Biehn, James Russo, Michael Spears, & Eddie Spears in Yellow Rock; with Dean Cain, Erika Eleliak, Michael Gross, & Kristen Renton in Meant to Be; with David A.R. White, Ray Wise, Brian Bosworth, & Steve Borden in Revelation Road: The Beginning of the End; and with Bill Oberst Jr. in both The Princess and the Pony and Children of Sorrow. She works as a freelance designer, moving from project to project. The internet is where some of the most interesting movements in television viewership is shifting, and her work here has been some of her most exciting. Mac Miller’s music video for Missed Calls has over 11 million views; Once Upon for MysteryGuitarMan on Youtube had over a 1.5 million views, Jeff and Ravi Fail History has over a million and MyMusic, which includes Adam Bush & Grace Helbig, has over 25 million views. She works often with the Nerdist Channel, including a music video with Chris Hardwick and Swedish Chef, Gersberms (Yer Gervin Mah), Dork Fork starring Andie Bolt and with guests like John Hennigan, Hannah Hart, Brea Grant, Yvette Nicole Brown, & Alton Brown, and a news show starring the Sklar Brothers, Nerd Down & 10. One of the most creative behind the scenes careers where one gets to make actors look like the characters they are playing. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w producer Mark Stolaroff PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 2 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Mark Stolaroff (PT ) is an indiet producer & a founding partner of Antic Pictures, an LA-based production company producing a slate of low budget, high quality digital features. Stolaroff produced Pig, the 4th feature from award-winning writer/director Henry Barrial (Some Body). With Ron Judkins, Stolaroff produced Barrial's 3rd feature, True Love, developed in the 2003 Sundance Screenwriters Lab. He also co-produced the 2005 feature documentary Paper Chasers, & was Associate Producer of The Trouble With Men & Women (2006). Stolaroff was formerly a principal of Next Wave Films, a company of The Independent Film Channel that provided finishing funds to exceptional, low budget films; & through its production arm Agenda 2000, financed & executive produced digital features. Included in Next Wave's 13 films are Christopher Nolan's (The Dark Knight, Batman Begins, Memento,) first feature, Following; Joe Carnahan's (Narc, Smokin' Aces) first feature, Blood, Guts, Bullets, & Octane; Amir Bar Lev's (My Kid Could Paint That) first feature Fighter; the Academy Award-nominated documentary Sound & Fury; & the Sundance Grand Jury Prize winning documentary Southern Comfort. He was Associate Producer on a number of Next Wave projects, including Some Body & Manic, two digital features at 2001 Sundance Film Festival, & the award-winning theatrical documentary Keep The River On Your Right: A Modern Cannibal Tale. Next Wave took 7 films to Sundance and 5 to Toronto; 9 were released theatrically in the U.S. & 2 premiered on HBO; 9 were shot digitally & 6 of those were transferred to film. Stolaroff lectures on low budget & digital filmmaking throughout the world. He currently serves on the advisory board of Filmmakers Alliance. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w director Peter Marshall PT 24

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall, Pt 24, The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career and has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer and director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series and features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes and written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. Other credits inclurde scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats w costumer Catherine Elhoffer

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Catherine Elhoffer, Costume Designer, began her with short films, most notably “The Maiden and the Princess” and “Quiet”, both of which have received numerous awards for their message and design. She expanded her portfolio to include feature films, webseries, commercials, music videos, personal design commissions, and some light theater work. She worked as a costume designer with Lenore Andriel, Michael Biehn, James Russo, Michael Spears, & Eddie Spears in Yellow Rock; with Dean Cain, Erika Eleliak, Michael Gross, & Kristen Renton in Meant to Be; with David A.R. White, Ray Wise, Brian Bosworth, & Steve Borden in Revelation Road: The Beginning of the End; and with Bill Oberst Jr. in both The Princess and the Pony and Children of Sorrow. She works as a freelance designer, moving from project to project. The internet is where some of the most interesting movements in television viewership is shifting, and her work here has been some of her most exciting. Mac Miller’s music video for Missed Calls has over 11 million views; Once Upon for MysteryGuitarMan on Youtube had over a 1.5 million views, Jeff and Ravi Fail History has over a million and MyMusic, which includes Adam Bush & Grace Helbig, has over 25 million views. She works often with the Nerdist Channel, including a music video with Chris Hardwick and Swedish Chef, Gersberms (Yer Gervin Mah), Dork Fork starring Andie Bolt and with guests like John Hennigan, Hannah Hart, Brea Grant, Yvette Nicole Brown, & Alton Brown, and a news show starring the Sklar Brothers, Nerd Down & 10. One of the most creative behind the scenes careers where one gets to make actors look like the characters they are playing. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats screewriter Doug Richardson PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Doug Richardson PT 2 screenwriter credits include “Die Hard 2,” “Bad Boys,” “Money Train,” and “Hostage.” He also co-produced “Welcome to Mooseport.” Doug has also authored three novels, “Dark Horse,” “True Believers,” and his latest, “The Safety Expert.” He was born in Arcadia, California. The son of a career politician, Doug grew up outside Sacramento and inside the state Capitol. He used to talk his way into then-Governor Ronald Reagan's office, just to get a handful of jellybeans. Doug left Northern California for Los Angeles to attend the University of Southern California's School of Cinema. For as long as he could remember, Doug had wanted to be a movie director. But in pursuing his goal he discovered how movies are really made: in the writing. After finishing college, he signed a two-year contract with Warner Brothers. In 1989 he garnered national attention when his spec screenplay was the first in Hollywood to sell for a million dollars. Doug's first feature film, the sequel to “Die Hard: Die Harder,” was produced in 1990. He has since written and produced feature films including the box office smash “Bad Boys” and, most recently, “Hostage.” To date, Doug's features have grossed over 800 million dollars worldwide. In 1997, Doug's debut novel, “Dark Horse,” was published by Avon/Morrow in hardcover, followed two years later by his follow up, “True Believers.” This year Doug self-published his third novel, “The Safety Expert.” Doug continues to write and develop for feature films and television and is currently working on a new book, “Blood Money.” Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Move Beat chats w producer Julian Adams

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 9 Apr 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Julian Adams, produced and co-stars in Phantom starring Ed Harris, David Duchovny and William Fichtner, written and directed by Todd Robinson of Lonely Hearts, and writer and co-producer of Ridley Scott’s White Squall. The producing team includes John Watson and Pen Densham Back Draft, Blown Away, and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Phantom is the first wide theatrical release for Julian and Solar Filmworks, the South Carolina based production company, founded by Julian and his father Weston Adams. Julian and Weston wrote and produced the maiden project for Solar Filmworks, The Last Confederate: The Story of Robert Adams THINKFilm 2007. The Last Confederate won 10 Film Festivals Awards, including a Best Actor Award for Julian, and seven Producing Awards for father and son. The film is in release worldwide. Julian is currently partnered with Robinson. Robinson and Adams developed the story for Phantom, which is based on true events during the Cold War. Ed Harris plays the haunted Captain of a Soviet submarine who holds the fate of the world in his hands. Phantom is in theaters now. Julian is producing and acting in Robinson’s feature film, The Last Full Measure, starring Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris, Robert Duvall, Andy Garcia, and Laurence Fishburne, for a 2014 release. He is also working with writer and executive producer Michael Frost Beckner producing and acting in the Civil War mini-series, from Sony Pictures Television, Grant vs. Lee: To Appomattox” 2014 starring Rob Lowe, Will Patton, Bill Paxton, and William Peterson. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Lance Kawas PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Lance Kawas, PT 2, director, has a passion for writing screenplays and directing. Lance spent the last ten years writing 30 screenplays which earned him 19 national screenplay competition awards and opened the door for him to direct indie films. His first horror feature Silent Scream gave him a taste of the reality of indie film and was picked up by Lions Gate Films. His second was based on a true story. It is the mob film Street Boss. It was picked up by Maverick. His third, a children’s movie called The Deported was picked up by Green Apple. Lance is in post on his forth film the drama/action Restitution due out later this year. Lance has directed actors such as, Tom Arnold, Mena Suvari, C Thomas Howell, William Sadler, Talia Shire, Michael Rappaport, Paul Rodriguez, Vincent Pastore, Carmen Argenziano, and Nick Turturro to name a few. He also has two best feature film awards and one nomination for best director. Currently, Lance is in development on several projects and looking for partners who love film and want to embark on a great journey with him. He has signed a deal with (Rex Sikes' Movie Beat guest) producer Scott Rosenfelt (Home Alone) to Direct the film The Violinist. He is also hired to write scripts for producers and has inked four such writing deals. He resides in Farmington Hills Michigan, and heads to LA five times a year. He is Managed by Bettina Vaviano of Accelerate Entertainment in Beverly Hills California. He holds a BA in Finance & Banking from The University of Michigan. His finance background helps him prepare film budgets. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w director Todd Robinson PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Todd Robinson, PT 2, director/producer is an Academy Award finalist, Emmy-winning, Independent Spirit Award-nominated filmmaker whose new movie Phantom stars Ed Harris and David Duchovny. His next feature is The Last Full Measure, with Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris, Robert Duvall, Andy Garcia, Laurence Fishburne and others. John Watson, Pen Densham and Trilogy Entertainment will produce. He wrote and directed Lonely Hearts, starring John Travolta, James Gandolfini, Salma Hayek, Jared Leto and Laura Dern. He wrote and produced White Squall starring Jeff Bridges directed by Ridley Scott, The Four Diamonds, directed by Peter Werner, and Mermaid, helmed by Peter Masterson. Todd scripted That Others May Live for Wolfgang Peterson and was a contributing writer on Bad Boys II, directed by Michael Bay. He worked on Lewis and Clark, that will be Pietro Scalia’s directing debut and is attached to direct Bloody Jack from the novel of the same name, starring Anna Sophia Robb. Other projects are Quest for Scion, for Paramount and Skydance Productions, and Blood Money for RCR Media. Todd wrote and directed Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick, a feature documentary about legendary studio director William A. Wellman, and the feature documentary Amargosa. He got an Emmy for writing and directing The Legend of Billy the Kid for Disney. He created and executive produced Astronauts for ABC, adapted the Nicholas Sparks The Rescue for CBS and wrote and executive produced The Third House, for Sydney Pollack. Other TV credits include Night and Day, The Young Riders, Life Goes On, Man of a Thousand Faces, The Outsiders, The Wings of Denali, Law & Order: SVU and Stand and Be Counted. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w director Peter Marshall PT 23

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall Pt 23 The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career and has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer and director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series and features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes and written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. Other credits inclurde scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat explains some things

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:00:00 +0000

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w director Todd Robinson

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 4 Mar 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Todd Robinson, director/producer is an Academy Award finalist, Emmy-winning, Independent Spirit Award-nominated filmmaker whose new movie Phantom stars Ed Harris and David Duchovny. His next feature is The Last Full Measure, with Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris, Robert Duvall, Andy Garcia, Laurence Fishburne and others. John Watson, Pen Densham and Trilogy Entertainment will produce. He wrote and directed Lonely Hearts, starring John Travolta, James Gandolfini, Salma Hayek, Jared Leto and Laura Dern. He wrote and produced White Squall starring Jeff Bridges directed by Ridley Scott, The Four Diamonds, directed by Peter Werner, and Mermaid, helmed by Peter Masterson. Todd scripted That Others May Live for Wolfgang Peterson and was a contributing writer on Bad Boys II, directed by Michael Bay. He worked on Lewis and Clark, that will be Pietro Scalia’s directing debut and is attached to direct Bloody Jack from the novel of the same name, starring Anna Sophia Robb. Other projects are Quest for Scion, for Paramount and Skydance Productions, and Blood Money for RCR Media. Todd wrote and directed Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick, a feature documentary about legendary studio director William A. Wellman, and the feature documentary Amargosa. He got an Emmy for writing and directing The Legend of Billy the Kid for Disney. He created and executive produced Astronauts for ABC, adapted the Nicholas Sparks The Rescue for CBS and wrote and executive produced The Third House, for Sydney Pollack. Other TV credits include Night and Day, The Young Riders, Life Goes On, Man of a Thousand Faces, The Outsiders, The Wings of Denali, Law & Order: SVU and Stand and Be Counted. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w producer Pen Densham PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Pen Densham, PT 2, Producer, Writer, Author, Director, Founder, co-chairman of Trilogy Entertainment Group new movie is PHANTOM starring Ed Harris, David Duchovny, WIlliiam Fitchner. Pen and John Watson, founded Trilogy Entertainment Group and worked as creative consultants on films ROCKY II, and FOOTLOOSE. In 1988 Pen directed Trilogy's first major studio feature, THE KISS, for Tri-Star. In 1990, Densham and Watson wrote and produced ROBIN HOOD: PRINCE OF THIEVES for Morgan Creek and Warner Brothers. The film became one of Warners’ largest grossing movies ever. They produced BACKDRAFT directed by Ron Howard. Pen wrote and directed MOLL FLANDERS for MGM and Spelling Entertainment, starring Morgan Freeman & Robin Wright-Penn. Pen wrote and directed HOUDINI, for TV, which starred Johnathon Schaech, Mark Ruffalo and Emile Hirsch. Pen has been active as a Producer on every feature film that Trilogy produced, including: BLOWN AWAY, TANK GIRL, LARGER THAN LIFE, THE DANGEROUS LIVES OF ALTAR BOYS. JUST BURIED starring Rose Byrne and Jay Baruchel. For TV, he wrote and supervised the re-franchising of the OUTER LIMITS science fiction anthology series, which he Exec produced with his partners for its award winning, seven year run on American Television. In 2003 he re-introduced THE TWILIGHT ZONE on UPN. He wrote the book RIDING THE ALLIGATOR on screenplay writing and strategies for a career in Hollywood, published by Michael Wiese Productions in January 2011. Written with the goal of supporting emerging creative people to find their own voice and path through the industry, the book includes essays by A-List screenwriters, and has been garnering many positive reviews including from Academy Award-winning writers, directors, producers and actors. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w director Peter Marshall PT 22

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall Pt 22 The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career and has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer and director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series and features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes and written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. Other credits inclurde scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w actor Peter Sherayko

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Peter Sherayko, Actor, and owner of Caravan West a supplier of horses, tack, artillery, costumes, props, Prod. Designer, Art Director, Prop Master, Wranglers, and Sets for movies, played 'Farley' in 'Yellow Rock'. Peter created his company to bring quality to the Hollywood Western and provide today’s demanding film audience with the most authentic product possible. In the process, Sherayko has become recognized as historian and author, appearing in numerous Wild West Tech episodes for the History Channel and as technical consultant and supplier to both the History and Discovery Channels. His first book, Tombstone: The Guns and Gear is lauded in Flayderman’s Guide to Antique Weapons as one of the 100 books every collector should have on their bookshelf, the book grew out of his work on the Western film classic, Tombstone. Peter researched the weaponry of every character as he designed the firearms he provided. His company Caravan West Productions coordinated the saddles and the Buckaroos, and Peter portrayed the character Texas Jack Vermillion, one of his better known roles. The Fringe of Hollywood is his second adult nonfiction book. The taped version of his one-man show, Cody…An Evening with Buffalo Bill was performed in a chataugua and was among the top finalists in the Santa Clarita International Film Festival when produced. He also released a CD At Your Service and hosted Varmint Media’s The Guns of Billy the Kid. The State of Nebraska awarded him the Buffalo Bill Award for Achievements in Family Entertainment. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w director Paul Rachman PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Paul Rachman, PT 2director producer, began his film career making underground punk films and music videos for bands such as the Bad Brains, Gang Green and Mission of Burma in the 1980’s. He became one of the of the industry's top music video directors at Propaganda Films in L A where he worked with Alice in Chains, Roger Waters, Kiss, Joan Jett, Pantera, The Replacements and the Pearl Jam / Soundgarden collaboration Temple of the Dog. By 1995 he had directed several award winning short films, Drive Baby Drive and a series of collaborations with NPR storyteller Joe Frank for CBS television and Cinemax (Memories, The Hitchhiker, The Perfect Woman, Jilted Lover). Paul made his feature directorial debut in 2000 with Four Dogs Playing Poker starring Forrest Whittaker, Balthazar Getty, Tim Curry and Olivia Williams, the film was released by Showtime and Warner Home Video. In 2006 his punk documentary American Hardcore premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was released by Sony Pictures Classics. His second feature documentary Lost Rockers will be finished in 2013. On the side his Zoe Lund Project is part of a documentary series of short films about the late actress / writer Zoe Tamerlis Lund (Bad Lieutenant, Ms.45), the short films Zoe Rising and Zoe XO are the first two installments of the series in which her life and work is explored through the memories of her family and closest friends. Paul will soon return to narrative feature film directing with the feature films Hell Gate and Seahorse co-written with New York novelist Arthur Nersesian (The Up, Chinese Takeout). Paul is also one of the founders of the Slamdance Film Festival. He is based in New York City.Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w composer Randy Miller

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Randy Miller, an award winning film composer, arranger, conductor. Having collaborated with exceptionally talented filmmakers and artists such as: Oliver Stone, Robert Towne, Anothony Hopkins, Zhang Yimou, Robert Dornhelm, Paula Wagner, Tom Cruise, Kitaro, Michael Franti, and BT. Miller has created a career that features acoustic, orchestral music that is emotional, richly thematic, sophisticated as well as dynamic in scope. He feels his strongest assets are, “to capture the drama and heart of what a director is trying to communicate” and to “compose a score that adds texture, color and dimension, with just the right amount of emotion.” Mr. Miller has worked with all the major studios including, Warner Brothers, Disney, Universal, Paramount and Sony, as well as numerous independent filmmakers. Composing and conducting assignments have led to work in many cities around the world including: London, Bratislava, New York, Munich, Prague, Moscow, Dublin, Miami, Seattle and Los Angeles.

Miller maintains recording facilities in Topanga, CA and at his Sequoia National Forest retreat. Classically trained with a degree in music composition, Randy hails from Ellenville, New York in the Catskills. Randy is joined by Yellow Rock Producer/Writer/Star Lenore Andriel. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsi

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w consultant Adam Levenberg

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Adam Levenberg, screenwriter consultant. Adam is one of Hollywood's most in demand screenwriting consultants and turned his experience working with unrepresented screenwriters into his book “The Starter Screenplay”. As a reader for USA Films, Adam recommended scripts such as “Hollywoodland” and “Sylvia”, which were both produced by the studio. After working as a Creative Executive for Intuition Productions (“The Stepford Wives”, “Passengers”) Adam moved on to One Race Films (“XXX”, “The Pacifier”,
“Find me Guilty”, “Fast & Furious”) where he became the company's Development Executive. As an independent consultant, Adam's clients now include one of Hollywood's biggest producers as well as a legendary Academy Award winning actor. Adam is a graduate of the USC
School of Cinematic Arts with a degree in Critical Studies. He is now host of “The Official Screenwriting Podcast” and runs officialscreenwriting dot com. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w director Peter Marshall PT 21

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall Pt 21 The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career and has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer and director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series and features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes and written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. Other credits inclurde scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w Daniel Veluzat PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Daniel Veluzat, PT 2 producer, movie set ranch owner, is an entrepreneur like no other. He started off in the entertainment business over 30 years ago. As a young boy Daniel grew up on movie/TV sets such as 1941 starring John Belushi, Baba Black Sheep starring Robert Conrad, McMillian and Wife starring Rock Hudson, and Maverick - The Lazy Ace starring James Garner. Daniel pportunities visiting "Fantasy Island", "Gilligan's Island", and cruising the streets of Hazzard County in his family owned General Lee's from "Duke's of Hazzard". His family built many vehicles for TV and movies. He rode in General Lee's, Army tanks, Kit from "Knight Rider" and even the "A-Team" van. Today, he owns and helps run The Veluzat Motion Picture Ranch and Melody Ranch Studios located in the Santa Clarita Valley area. Both ranches have been the backdrop where countless movies, TV shows, commercials and music videos have been filmed. Daniel has worked on the ranches as a location liaison on many television shows. Daniel fronted his own Heavy Metal band "Untaymd" and he has been able to continue being around music and work on music videos for many artists. Daniel has worked on some of Hollywood's biggest films. He has been a part of over 150 film and television productions and has also had the privilege to work alongside many of Hollywood's most famous people. He has worked as a Executive and Co Executive producer, Director, Actor, location liaison, studio manager, Stage Manager, stunt man, production designer, art director, set dresser and more! Daniel has also provided equipment to the industry such as motion picture vehicles, water trucks, production trailers, props and set dressing. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w director Paul Rachman

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Paul Rachman, director producer, began his film career making underground punk films and music videos for bands such as the Bad Brains, Gang Green and Mission of Burma in the 1980’s. He became one of the of the industry's top music video directors at Propaganda Films in L A where he worked with Alice in Chains, Roger Waters, Kiss, Joan Jett, Pantera, The Replacements and the Pearl Jam / Soundgarden collaboration Temple of the Dog. By 1995 he had directed several award winning short films, Drive Baby Drive and a series of collaborations with NPR storyteller Joe Frank for CBS television and Cinemax (Memories, The Hitchhiker, The Perfect Woman, Jilted Lover). Paul made his feature directorial debut in 2000 with Four Dogs Playing Poker starring Forrest Whittaker, Balthazar Getty, Tim Curry and Olivia Williams, the film was released by Showtime and Warner Home Video. In 2006 his punk documentary American Hardcore premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was released by Sony Pictures Classics. His second feature documentary Lost Rockers will be finished in 2013. On the side his Zoe Lund Project is part of a documentary series of short films about the late actress / writer Zoe Tamerlis Lund (Bad Lieutenant, Ms.45), the short films Zoe Rising and Zoe XO are the first two installments of the series in which her life and work is explored through the memories of her family and closest friends. Paul will soon return to narrative feature film directing with the feature films Hell Gate and Seahorse co-written with New York novelist Arthur Nersesian (The Up, Chinese Takeout). Paul is also one of the founders of the Slamdance Film Festival. He is based in New York City. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex SIkes Movie Beat chats w director Rubin Whitmore ll

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 8 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Rubin Whtimore ll, director, has lectured on media’s impact on society and his music videos experiences at numerous universities. He is a veteran filmmaker with close to one hundred film projects, from documentaries to music videos. Rubin has amassed over fifteen gold, platinum and multi-platinum plaques for producing and directing music videos and currently directs music videos under the pseudonym Ali Baba. He was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and by the age of 13 he had created a bunch of video shorts in various genres from suspense to westerns and sci-fi. Rubin is pursuing his masters of fine art in Digital Cinema and master’s in English at National University in California. His bachelor’s in Radio/TV/Film is from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, where he was nominated outstanding young alumni and was part of the team that won a student academy award during his undergraduate years. While at UW-O he created their first music video television show, the second longest running television program on Titan TV at fifteen years. Rubin was recently accepted to the United Nation’s sanctioned masters of arts in media, conflict and peace studies program at the University of Peace in Costa Rica. He was nominated for the Rockefeller Foundation and Ford Foundation funded Media Arts Fellowship program through the Renew Media organization. He was led to teaching Media Literacy and English courses on a high school level after being selected as an Urban Education Fellow in Milwaukee. He is in production on "420" his first feature film and is in various stages of post-production on several short films along with production of a documentary on Homeless Scholars slated for the festival circuit, public television and video release. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w Jessi Jordan Performance Coach

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Jessi Jordan, performance coach & producer is a CEO, Entrepreneur, a Billboard Credited Music Producer, and an Intuitive Performance Coach who works with actors and artists in clearing the blocks that have prevented their career success. She is the founder of Jessi Jordan Coaching and co-founder of AJA Creative Energy Consultants. She has worked closely with Amy Jo Berman (Casting Director and former Vice President of Casting at HBO) to create “Pilot Season Domination” and“Audition Domination”. Jessi is highly regarded as a catalyst for fast transformation of actors, artists, writers, directors and producers looking to take their artistic careers to the next level. She spoke at a special private event at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences last May, which drew a standing room only crowd. Jordan is a sought after coach and her clients have gone on to appear and star in such shows as "Dexter", "Shameless", "True Blood", "Touch", "Supernatural", "Gilmore Girls" and more. She has produced records Beyonce and Pink. As a CEO she has been featured in The New York Times, ABC TV Cooking with Paula Dean magazine and Chef Aaron McCargo Jraja Big Daddy from The Food Network, for creating The Coffee Toffee Company and its delectable coffee toffees and treats. "Everyone is looking for THE Success formula for their careers." says Jessi "Its one part "know how", one part execution and one part the magic of being YOU without a doubt and limits. Most people only use one or two parts. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie beat chats w Daniel Veluzat

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Daniel Veluzat, producer, movie set ranch owner, is an entrepreneur like no other. He started off in the entertainment business over 30 years ago. As a young boy Daniel grew up on movie/TV sets such as 1941 starring John Belushi, Baba Black Sheep starring Robert Conrad, McMillian and Wife starring Rock Hudson, and Maverick - The Lazy Ace starring James Garner. Daniel pportunities visiting "Fantasy Island", "Gilligan's Island", and cruising the streets of Hazzard County in his family owned General Lee's from "Duke's of Hazzard". His family built many vehicles for TV and movies. He rode in General Lee's, Army tanks, Kit from "Knight Rider" and even the "A-Team" van. Today, he owns and helps run The Veluzat Motion Picture Ranch and Melody Ranch Studios located in the Santa Clarita Valley area. Both ranches have been the backdrop where countless movies, TV shows, commercials and music videos have been filmed. Daniel has worked on the ranches as a location liaison on many television shows. Daniel fronted his own Heavy Metal band "Untaymd" and he has been able to continue being around music and work on music videos for many artists. Daniel has worked on some of Hollywood's biggest films. He has been a part of over 150 film and television productions and has also had the privilege to work alongside many of Hollywood's most famous people. He has worked as a Executive and Co Executive producer, Director, Actor, location liaison, studio manager, Stage Manager, stunt man, production designer, art director, set dresser and more! Daniel has also provided equipment to the industry such as motion picture vehicles, water trucks, production trailers, props and set dressing. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie beat chats w director Nick Vallelonga

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Nick Vallelonga, PT 2 director, producer, writer, actor, developed 1st appeared in the wedding scenes of The Godfather at 12. He had roles in Family Business, Prizzi’s Honor, Goodfellas, and The Pope of Greenwich Village. Nick and writer/director Christopher Coppola teamed up on Deadfall starring Nicolas Cage, Michael Biehn, James Coburn, Charlie Sheen, Peter Fonda, Talia Shire. Nick wrote and directed A Brilliant Disguise starring Tony Denison, Lysette Anthony, and Corbin Bernsen, and Corporate Ladder starring Kathleen Kinmont, Tony Denison, Ben Cross, Jon Polito and Jennifer O'Neil. Nick wrote, produced, directed, acted in In the Kingdom of the Blind. staring William Petersen, Michael Biehn, Paul Winfield, Leo Rossi, Kristian Alfonso and Nick's dad, Tony Lip (The Sopranos). In 2005 Nick tested the limits of low-budget HD cinema with Disturbance" (aka Choker) starring himself, Paul Sloan, Colleen Porch, Hayley DuMond and Tony Denison. He produced and directed, All In, starring Dominique Swain, Michael Madsen, Louis Gossett Jr., and James Russo. He produced Machine, with writer director Michael Lazar. It starred Michael Madsen, Neal McDonough, Paul Sloan, James Russo, Michael Lazar and Nick. Then he produced A Modern Twain Story: The Prince and the Pauper, starring Disney’s Cole and Dylan Sprouse, Vincent Spano, DeDee Pfeiffer, Sally Kellerman, Ed Lauter, and Nick. He produced and directed Stiletto, starring Tom Berenger, Michael Biehn, Stana Katic, Paul Sloan, William Forsythe, James Russo, Tom Sizemore, Diane Venora, Kelly Hu, Amanda Brooks, Tony Lip, Dominique Swain and D.B. Sweeney. In 2011, he directed Yellow Rock, starring Michael Biehn, James Russo, Lenore Andriel, Michael Spears and Eddie Spears. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Christopher Lockhart Pt 5

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Christopher Lockhart is a Hollywood executive, filmmaker and educator. He started his career at ICM working alongside legendary talent agent Ed Limato, advising him on projects for his star-studded clientele that included Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Richard Gere, Steve Martin, Robert Downey, Jr., and Liam Neeson. Chris also ran the Story Department and oversaw the Agent Trainee Program. Chris followed Limato to the William Morris and stayed by Limato’s side until Ed's death in 2010. Chris remains at WME as the Story Editor, helping find projects for talent like Denzel Washington. As a filmmaker, Chris co-produced the 2009 cult horror movie “The Collector,” He wrote and produced the documentary “Most Valuable Players,” which won many awards on the festival circuit including the “Documentary Channel Audience Award” at the Nashville Film Festival. It made its theatrical debut in 2010 and was hailed by the International Documentary Association as the “feel good documentary of the year.” It was subsequently acquired by Oprah Winfrey to be part of her Documentary Club. When it had its broadcast premiere on OWN in 2011, TV Guide called it “a genuine treat.” It was released on DVD & VOD earlier this year. Chris co-produced “The Collection” – the sequel to his horror film - which was released nationwide in November. Fangoria called the movie “an ultra-bloody, smart thrill ride” and Entertainment Weekly rated it a B-. Chris currently has several projects in development. Chris estimates he has read over 30,000 scripts throughout his career. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie beat chats w Eddie and Michael Spears

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 6 Dec 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Eddie and Michael Spears, Actors, Native Americans have had careers in movie since they were youngsters. Eddie Spears has been in the spotlight since age 10 starting with his first role in the Turner production of Geronimo, The Witness, Through the Window, and Somebody said Pow Wow. Michael Spears role in “Dances with Wolves” as Otter, catapulted him into the world of Film, Music and Public Speaking. Before the age of 17, Michael had the privilege to learn from and work with many great actors such as, Jimmy Smitts and Kim Delaney, in ABC’S production of the “Broken Chord” which Michael played the role of Adam, a child born with fetal alcohol syndrome. And numerous other productions. Both continue to work all the time. Eddie’s most recent credits include the AMC series Hell On Wheels, Guns, Girls, & Gambling, The Legend of Hells Gate, the HBO mini series ury My Heart at Wounded Knee, Comanche Moon, The TNT/ Spielberg mini series “Into the West”and Rick Schroder’s directorial film “Black Cloud. Michael has appeared The Broken Chain,Lakota Women, Skins, Into the West the TNT / Spielberg mini series, Legends of Hells. Both brothers appeared in Gate, Guns, Girls & Gambling, Into the West the TNT / Spielberg mini series, and recently Yellow Rock produced by costar Lenore Andriel also starring Michael Biehn and James Russo. Eddie plays Angry Wolf and Michael plays Broken Wing. Because of his strong sense of traditional value, Eddie works closely as a mentor with the youth in his home area of South Dakota. When Michael is not filming or on the stage, he travels as a celebrity speaker covering topics that inspire and educate.
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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w Lenore Andriel Steve Doucette

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 4 Dec 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Lenore Andriel, Actor, Steve Doucette wrote and produced Yellow Rock starring Michael Biehn, James Russo and Andriel. Adriel's first starring film role was with Bo Svenson in Blood Brothers. She had leads in award-winning inde films in including Childhood with Tara Fitzgerald, Midnight Witness with Maxwell Caulfield, and the tear-jerker indie Desperate Measures. She also starred opposite Paul Rudd, Dennis Haysbert, Paul Johansson, and Miguel Ferrer, in film and television. She portrays several lead characters in World Of Warcraft. Her list of gaming characters for Blizzard includes: Ysera, Mothership, Archival System, and more. An avld traveler, passionate about the environment, and a consummate horsewoman, In Yellow Rock she portrayed the strong female lead 'Doctor Sarah Taylor', Andriel's and Doucettes first venture as a filmmaker paid off, winning her a coveted “Best Actress” Award, “Best Screenplay” - Shared with Co-Writer Steve Doucette, “Best Picture” multiple times, And “Best Producer” before the film had even been released. Steve Doucette was at one time a stand up comedian who worked with the likes of Drew Carey, Soupy Sales, and the Unknown Comic at some of the best comedy clubs in the country.With Doucette's current behind the scenes business acumen, he and Andriel were able to attract the prestigious entertainment law firm of Reder & Geig, llp. Their producer's rep at the firm Noor Ahmed, brokered the world-wide distribution deals for them. Together they are working on their next project with the development of their new company Enlightenment Films, Inc. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex SIkes Movie Beat chats w director Adam Rifkin - Reality

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Adam Rifkin writer, director, producer, actor has new series on Showtime "Reality Show". Adam's eclectic career ranges from broad family comedies to cult classics to dark and gritty urban dramas. As a writer, he made his mark with hit films like MOUSEHUNT, starring Nathan Lane and SMALL SOLDIERS, starring Tommy Lee Jones for Dreamworks. Recent credits include Sony’s ZOOM, starring Tim Allen and Disney's UNDERDOG, starring Jason Lee as the canine hero. Rifkin earned cult status when his film THE DARK BACKWARD, which he wrote and directed, was named one of the top ten films of its year by The New York Post. He is immortalized as the director responsible for New Line Cinema’s DETROIT ROCK CITY, a bona fide cult classic that introduced a whole new generation of fans to the “hottest band in the world…KISS!!!” Rifkin gained critical recognition for NIGHT AT THE GOLDEN EAGLE, a film which he not only wrote and directed, but also produced. The film was an official selection of the London Film Festival and opened to rave reviews. In 2008, Rifkin traveled back to Neolithic times when he starred opposite Ali Larter as an idealistic caveman searching for love and life beyond cave in National Lampoon’s HOMO ERECTUS. Rifkin, who also wrote and directed the film, wanted to capture the essence of early Woody Allen movies like LOVE AND DEATH, SLEEPER, and BANANAS. The prehistoric comedy was recently released on DVD following a theatrical release. Rifkin wrote, directed and executive produced (along with Barry Schuler and Brad Wyman) all 11 episodes of LOOK the series for Showtime. Based on his critically acclaimed and award winning film, LOOK is a controversial drama that takes us into the foreboding world of hidden cameras. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with actress Kristen Nedopak PT2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Kristen Nedopak, (PT2), Creator, Actress, Host of several popular series and films, including The Skyrim Parodies, Outta This World: The Art of Fantasy & Sci-Fi, PUCKER and The Wheel of Time News. In early 2012, Skyrim: To Lydia with Love (2012 Dragon*Con Film Festival official selection) gained Nedopak recognition, and she has since then managed a successful IndieGoGo Campaign to fund six more parodies currently in post-production. She is partnering with Jedi Camp Director Bill Ostroff to create The Geekie Awards, an awards event for geek artists, cosplayers, filmmakers and more. Kristen is the co-creator/host of the original series Fight Class, where she works with movie swordmasters to recreate popular fight scenes from film and television; and a host/producer of the popular geek show Think Hero TV, partnering with major networks such as HBO, Starz, SyFy and The WB/CW to cover all things geeky on TV. Kristen can be seen on the cover of Faery World Magazine for her one-of-a-kind costume creations, and in Cupcake Pin-up Magazine's special "Freaks & Geeks" edition, Girls of Geek 2012 calendar, The Mary Sue, Geek Tyrant, GirlGamer, Pop Culture Monster and 30+ other popular outlets for her work in film/web. Kristen is the founder of the popular 'Geek Girls Create' panel and was one of this year's 'Most Dangerous Women at Comic-Con' panelists, as well as a guest speaker at the Women’s 2.0 Conference. Recent press honors include a feature in the “Who’s Who at Comic-Con” geek edition of International House of Geek. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with actress Kristen Nedopak

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Kristen Nedopak, Creator, Actress, Host of several popular series and films, including The Skyrim Parodies, Outta This World: The Art of Fantasy & Sci-Fi, PUCKER and The Wheel of Time News. In early 2012, Skyrim: To Lydia with Love (2012 Dragon*Con Film Festival official selection) gained Nedopak recognition, and she has since then managed a successful IndieGoGo Campaign to fund six more parodies currently in post-production. She is partnering with Jedi Camp Director Bill Ostroff to create The Geekie Awards, an awards event for geek artists, cosplayers, filmmakers and more. Kristen is the co-creator/host of the original series Fight Class, where she works with movie swordmasters to recreate popular fight scenes from film and television; and a host/producer of the popular geek show Think Hero TV, partnering with major networks such as HBO, Starz, SyFy and The WB/CW to cover all things geeky on TV. Kristen can be seen on the cover of Faery World Magazine for her one-of-a-kind costume creations, and she’s been featured in publications Cupcake Pin-up Magazine's special "Freaks & Geeks" edition, Girls of Geek 2012 calendar, The Mary Sue, Geek Tyrant, GirlGamer, Pop Culture Monster and 30+ other popular outlets for her work in film/web. Kristen is the founder of the popular 'Geek Girls Create' panel and was one of this year's 'Most Dangerous Women at Comic-Con' panelists (voted one of the best panels at Comic-Con 2012), as well as a guest speaker at the Women’s 2.0 Conference. Recent press honors include a feature in the “Who’s Who at Comic-Con” geek edition of International House of Geek. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with actor Kevin Sorbo PT 4

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Kevin Sorbo Pt 4 You know him as Hercules in the show that surpassed “Baywatch” as the most watched show in the world “Hercules, the Legendary Journeys” and as Captain Dylan Hunt in Gene Rodenberry’s “Andromeda” The series, based upon writings from the late “Star Trek” creator’s archives, debuted as the number one hour show in first run syndication and held that spot throughout it’s five year run from 2000-2005. Now Kevin has a new book out and he joins Rex to discuss it. Electronics Media Magazine named Sorbo TV’s third most bankable star behind Oprah and Regis. Sorbo has guest starred on the hit shows “Just Shoot Me”, “According to Jim”, “Hope and Faith”, “Two and a Half Men, USA networks “Psych”, and had recurring appearances on “Dharma and Greg”, and on Fox’s “The OC” in 2006-2007. In 2005, he signed an unprecedented development deal with ABC/Touchstone Television that resulted in the creation of “Bobby Cannon”, a half-hour comedy pilot written by Barry Kemp of “Coach” and “Newhart” fame. In 1997, Sorbo made his feature film debut in “Kull, the Conqueror”, a prequel to “Conan, the Barbarian”. Other films include, “Walking Tall, the Payback”, “Walking Tall, Lone Justice, “The Last Chance Café”, “Something Beneath”, “Clipping Adam”, and most recently, “The Avenging Angel” which aired on Hallmark summer of 2007 and was the third highest rated movie in the history of Hallmark. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w Scott Brown and Brittani Noel

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Scott Brown, writer/director currently focusing in the digital space. In 2010 Scott directed the six-episode dramatic web series Asylum, acquired by BET digital for a second season. In 2009, Scott created and directed the ?ve-episode web comedy Blue Movies, which earned him a Streamy Award nomination for Best Director. The show has been seen by over 6 million viewers, and is distributed on JTS.tv and Virgin Airlines. Scott was also the director and editor of online content for the Spike TV’s series Blue Mountain State in their second season, creating over 60 scripted videos for the show’s website. Now he writes and directs content for Youtube Premium Channels as well as other online destination websites and currently works as producer and director on HULU’s newest show Larry King Now.
A native Angelino, Brittani Noel can be seen in the feature American Mobster: Miami Shakedown alongside Frank Stallone and Robert Miano. She has been active in TV, Film, and the Web since graduating from USC with a B.A. in Dramatic Arts. She also studied abroad at the British American Dramatic Academy in Oxford, England.
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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w director York Shackleton

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 8 Oct 2012 15:00:00 +0000

York Shckleton, Director, took up snowboarding and skateboarding at age 10. By 19 he was on the professional snowboarding circuit, where he wowed legions of young fans and popularized a move called the "rodeo flip." Inspired to tap into the commercial aspect of the sport, York and a friend started the company groove snowboards. In the late 1990s, York took his tricks in front of the camera, appearing in several national commercials for Mountain Dew and Taco Bell. York got his first taste of straight acting the next year, when he turned up alongside Dominique Swain as a teenage skater in Johnathan Kahn's "Girl". York's movie career began in earnest when he landed a lead role in Emilio Ferrari's "White Out" (at his very first audition, according to Ferrari). While the film was almost universally panned, York received high marks from critics and audiences for his turn as "a cocky king of the mountain" Kelly Powers. Ferrari was so pleased with York that he wrote a part for him in his next film, "I Know What You Did Last Winter". After appearing in several Indies and the MTV series "Undressed", York crossed over into mainstream circles with his directorial debut. "Las Paraditas", a feature documentary exposing the violence and corruption that surrounds the prostitutes of Tijuana. In 2005, York wrote and directed the critically acclaimed cult film, "Kush" Starring William Atherton, Mike Erwin and Lyn Shea and has since completed "1 out of 7" which is now available on Pay Per View. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Skes Movie Beat chats w casting director Paul Weber PT 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 2 Oct 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Paul Weber, CSA, PT3 is one of Hollywood’s most respected Casting Directors. As longtime Executive Head of Television Casting and Feature Film Consultant for MGM Studios, Weber effectively moved between both mediums with ease.
Rex Sikes' Movie Beat is sponsoring a one day casting workshop with Paul Saturday October 13 in Milwaukee, WI and during the show we will discuss what actors need to know to be professional in their career, to make advancements, book more work and getting casting directors and directors to take notice. Paul will cover this and more in the workshop, look at scene work and headshots and make recomendations. This show will include information on how you can attend. Workshop is also for directors who want to get better at casting actors in their projects.
For series television, Weber cast the wildly popular STARGATE franchise. SPARTACUS: GODS OF THE ARENA, SHE SPIES, POLTERGEIST, DEAD LIKE ME, and THE OUTER LIMITS. For the big screen, Weber has advised on numerous MGM features including the blockbuster JAMES BOND franchise, FAME, ZOOKEEPER with Kevin James, HOT TUB TIME MACHINE, RED DAWN with Chris Hemsworth, Joss Whedon’s CABIN IN THE WOODS 3D, and THE MACHINE starring Vin Diesel. Home entertainment credits include LEGALLY BLONDES with Ashley Tisdale. Weber is now a fully independent casting director and producer. Busier than ever, his current feature projects include BEULAH starring Dakota Fanning and Ryan Phillipe, THE UNEXPECTED with Paul Giamatti, and THE STUPIDEST ANGEL based on the bestselling novel by Christopher Moore. TV series projects include THE L.A. COMPLEX premiering this summer on the CW as well as SPARTACUS: VENGEANCE and NOIR for the Starz Network. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats w director Brad Lichtenstein

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Brad Lichtenstein, award-winning filmmaker, president of 371 Productions, from 2003 when he moved from NYC to Milwaukee, WI. His newest documentary is As Goes Janesville. The film will air on the PBS series Independent Lens in October of 2012. Before making his own films, Brad associate produced FRONTLINE’s Peabody award-winning presidential election year special, Choice ’96, and Lumiere Production’s PBS series, With God on Our Side: The History of the Religious Right. With Lumiere, he produced and directed André’s Lives, a portrait of the “Jewish Schindler;” Safe, Discovery Channel documentary about domestic violence, Caught in the Crossfire, about Arab-Americans after 9/11, and the BBC/Court TV co-production of Ghosts of Attica, about the infamous 1971 prison uprising and aftermath, for which he was awarded a Dupont-Columbia Award for Excellence in Journalism. His film, Almost Home, a PBS Independent Lens documentary about people in a retirement care community trying to improve their institution and lives, continues to be featured in workshops on aging and caregiving more than 6 years since its initial broadcast. Besides producing, Brad taught documentary production for 5 years at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he founded doc|UWM, a documentary film center that provides students with professional documentary experiences. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Skes Movie Beat chats w casting director Marci Liroff

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Marci Liroff, casting director. Her extensive credits as a casting director span more than 50 films. While working at the renowned casting office of Fenton-Feinberg Casting she, along with Mike Fenton, cast such films as Bob Clark's “A Christmas Story” and “Porky’s”; the Academy Award-nominated “Poltergeist”; Steven Spielberg's “E.T. – The Extra Terrestrial” and “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom”, and Ridley Scott's “Blade Runner”. After establishing her own casting company in 1983, MARCI LIROFF CASTING, Liroff cast “Footloose”, “St. Elmo's Fire”, “Pretty in Pink”, “The Iron Giant”, “The Spitfire Grill”, “Untamed Heart”, “Freaky Friday”, “Mean Girls”, “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past”, “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” to name a few.Whether it's an indie or big blockbuster movie, Liroff makes a good film great and a great film a classic. In addition to casting film and television, Liroff is an acting coach working with actors in person and worldwide thru Skype. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Skes Movie Beat chats w director/producer Xan Aranda

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Xan Aranda, director/producer, an award-winning indie filmmaker is affiliated with documentary powerhouse Kartemquin Films (Hoop Dreams.) She's a consultant, with a hand in dozens of international productions. Xan’s clients h range from national universities, the U.S. Dept of Ed., to branding companies, advertising agencies, film festivals and emerging filmmakers. Her director debut, Andrew Bird: Fever Year World Premiered at Lincoln Center as part of the prestigious NY Film Fest. Fever Year received Jury Prize for Best Doc. at the Omaha Film Festival and the Audience Award at the Noise Pop Film Festival in SF. Xan is a Producer of the award winning 2008 Kartemquin Films release Milking the Rhino which received a four-star review from the Chicago Tribune. Xan serves as Outreach Dir. for Prisoner of Her Past, directed by Gordon Quinn. She handled the broadcast of both films on PBS. Xan Aranda is currently directing her next project, Mormon Movie. She is a featured speaker for students, guesting at Seattle Uni. , the Yukon HS of Fine Arts, Columbia College, Northwestern Uni., Wake Forest University, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and DePaul University. As founder and Executive Director of the Chicago Short Film Brigade, Xan curated and hosted Midwest screenings of int'l short films from 2003 through 2010. The Sundance Institute recruited her for the 2011 ShortsLab: Chicago. She often serves on panels and competition juries as varied as the Chicago Int'l Film Festival, the Third Coast International Audio Fest, Hugo Television Awards, and the Illinois Humanities Council’s Looking For Democracy Film Contest, among others. She has worked in the film, music video, and commercial industries since 1994. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat w Rick Vaicius Flyway Film Fest 2012

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 7 Sep 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Rick Vaicius PT 2 is director and founder of Flyway Film Festival, Wisconsin's bluff premier destination for independent film as noted by Emmy award-winning blogger Scott W. Smith “ … a festival that should be on your radar” . Founded in 2008 it evolved from the monthly film programming and semi-annual filmmaker events Vaicius proposed and curated at the Lake Pepin Art & Design Center in Pepin. Vaicius has created a standout, intimate and high-quality annual festival. Over the past four years, Flyway has brought over 80 filmmakers into the local community. In addition to screening remarkable films, it has become a unique venue for filmmakers to network and discuss projects and the "state of the industry" in the film world. Vaicius has already persuaded some top film industry talent to appear Scilla Andreen is keynote speaker and it looks like Paul Rachman from Slamdance. There is a Crowdfunding workshop and a Women in film round table. Some program highlights include Red Flag by Alex Karpovsky Caroline and Jackie by Adam Christian Clark How to Write a Joe Schermann Song by Gary King We're Not Broke by Karin Hayes and Victoria Bruce Dreams of a Life by Carol Morley and Journey to Planet X by Myles Kane and Josh Koury. Vaicius, a lifelong cinephile developed a true passion for independent cinema as a student at the University of Minnesota. His love of movies has never wavered. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with director Steve Anderson

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Steve Anderson is a writer/director/producer based in Santa Monica, CA. He is proud to be in the top ten of the over fifty “Steve Anderson’s” on IMDb.com. Readers of that website seem most impressed with his “Special Thanks” on the indie smash “Napoleon Dynamite” but Steve has plenty of other sweet credits. Most recently he wrote and produced the Sony released feature “The River Sorrow” starring Ray Liotta. Steve is also the producer/director of the documentary “” which was released theatrically by THINKFilm, and made audiences laugh and swear at over 100 film festivals around the world. His first theatrical feature film was the dark comedy “The Big Empty.” It starred Jon Favreau, Kelsey Grammer, Daryl Hannah, Rachael Leigh Cook and Sean Bean. Anderson’s very cool media company, Mudflap Films, is currently working on new feature projects, including “The White Orchid” and “This Last Lonely Place.” Steve is also an accomplished musician, plays regularly around L.A., and is one of the original founding members of the legendary East Coast jam band Slipton Fell.
A Peabody Award-winning cameraman, Steve has shot seven national documentaries for PBS and thousands of hours of broadcast television. He’s been charged by lions on the Serengeti Plain, caught fire in the Malibu fires and rattled homeless by an earthquake.. Anderson has lounged in the grotto at the Playboy Mansion, walked the red carpet at the Oscars and met celebrities, politicians and movie stars from the Flying Elvises to Bozo the Clown to President Obama. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w Olympian Jamie Nieto PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 9 Aug 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Jamie Nieto, (PT 2) Actor, Producer and 2012 Olympic High Jumper, is no stranger to perseverance, innovation, challenges and achievement. He made the U.S. A. Olympic Team in 2004, missed them in '08 due to a technicality and came back stronger than ever to earn a spot on the '12 Olympic High Jump Team. At 35, Jamie is the oldest male high jumper in the history of the U.S. to make it to the team. Jamie turned his disappointment of not making the Olympic team in '08 into a victory by carefully evaluating his goals and his desires. Through introspection, Jamie discovered his deep passion for acting and producing. Jamie started taking acting lessons in 08 and since then has been in three films and produced a web series. His film credits include: “Kontrast” (09), “The Encounter” (10), “Jerusalem Countdown” (2011), “Red Line” in (11) and “Baseball’s Last Hero: The Roberto Clemente Story” (11). He colleague Von Ware, Trilogy Medias, recently completed episodes for his new web series “Blood Brothers,” On this project, Jamie served as the Executive Producer, Casting Director and Co-creator. Jamie’s lives his personal motto: “your only limitations are what you believe them to be”. The next chapter of his life will encompass acting and producing. His post-Olympics plans include launching his web series “Blood Brothers” and filming additional episodes, if the appropriate level of investing is identified and secured. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w screenwriter Jack Marchetti

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 7 Aug 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Jack Marchetti, director, is loosing his vision and has a dream to direct his feature before this happens. Jack is corwdfunding to make his dream come true. 4 of a Kind is a gritty crime drama that takes place in Chicago. Growing up in Chicago in a rough neighborhood gave Screenwriter Director Marchetti some strong insight in how to best portray and reveal his characters. Now weeks into his Kickstarter campaign, Jack has received some nice shout-outs from Actors Matthew Lillard and Holt Boggs, and Writer Neil Gaiman. The filmmaking community has rallied behind this particular campaign because it is a solid script and has an inspiring backstory. Actress/Producer Liz Friedman (‘LA Ink’), introduced him to Dan Distefano who will help produce 4 of a Kind when the Kickstarter campaign is successful. Distefano worked at Paramount as Assistant to the VP of Production and also with Weinstein Co. Jack and Liz Friedman worked together on the screenplay All I Want for Christmas optioned by Light House Pictures in 2011. 4 of a Kind was a Top 100 finalist in Project Greenlight season three, beating out over 4000 other screenplays. The screenplay failed to advance further, but the issue of loosing his eyesight pressures Jack to it produced. He was diagnosed with cone rod dystrophy, a genetic eye disease that causes blindness at an early age. Unpredictable, it can move slowly or take someone’s vision very rapidly. Jack's older brother has already lost his vision to the same disease. Knowing that his disease is progressing and unpredictable, Jack decided to take matters in to his own hands, is attempting to run a Kickstarter campaign and shoot his screenplay before completely losing his vision. He would like to be able to make the film and see the completed project with his own two eyes.

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w Olympic Athlete Jamie Nieto

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:30:00 +0000

Jamie Nieto, Actor, Producer and 2012 Olympic High Jumper, is no stranger to perseverance, innovation, challenges and achievement. He made the U.S. A. Olympic Team in 2004, missed them in '08 due to a technicality and came back stronger than ever to earn a spot on the '12 Olympic High Jump Team. At 35, Jamie is the oldest male high jumper in the history of the U.S. to make it to the team. Jamie turned his disappointment of not making the Olympic team in '08 into a victory by carefully evaluating his goals and his desires. Through introspection, Jamie discovered his deep passion for acting and producing. Jamie started taking acting lessons in 08 and since then has been in three films and produced a web series. His film credits include: “Kontrast” (09), “The Encounter” (10), “Jerusalem Countdown” (2011), “Red Line” in (11) and “Baseball’s Last Hero: The Roberto Clemente Story” (11). He and long-time friend and colleague Von ware, Trilogy Medias, recently completed episodes for his new web series “Blood Brothers,” a show highlighting how book smarts and street smarts can collide in a very bad way when bad decisions are made for what appear to be the right reasons. On this project, Jamie served as the Executive Producer, Casting Director and Co-creator. Jamie’s lives his personal motto: “your only limitations are what you believe them to be”. The next chapter of his life will encompass acting and producing. His post-Olympics plans include launching his web series “Blood Brothers” and filming additional episodes, if the appropriate level of investing is identified and secured. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex SIkes Movie Beat chats with Sam Christensen PT 5

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Sam Christensen, (PT 5) Image Expert, began his 35-year career as a concert promoter then worked as the company manager of the longest running musical of all time, THE FANTASTICKS. Later Sam served as a executive assistant to renowned playwright/screenwriter/director Arthur Laurents. CBS and MTM Productions brought Sam to Hollywood as an independent casting director. Among his many TV and feature film casting credits was the most popular small screen series of all time, MAS*H. Sam was the first person to ever be accorded front title billing on a major Hollywood release for his casting work on the MGM film, "Coma". Pictures like "The Champ" and "The Clash Of The Titans" followed. Sam continued to cast Broadway tours, television series and pilots and acclaimed mini-series, like the Emmy-winning "Jonestown, The Guyana Tragedy". He retired from active casting in 1982 to become a personal manager and guided the careers of many important actors, including Rita Wilson, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Patricia Elliott and Jean-Claude Van Damme. For two decades Sam Christensen has thrived as a teacher and personal consultant, advising working actors and movie stars, community leaders and political candidates, entrepreneurs and CEOs. His original process, developed first for artists has been expanded to the corporate market and is the subject of his upcoming book Charisma: the art of authenticity. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with director David Winning PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:00:00 +0000

David Winning, PT 2, director ,14 features, 22 series, over 100 TV credits is mainly known for his work on Gene Roddenberry’s Andromeda, MGM’s Stargate: Atlantis, ABC’s Dinotopia and the HBO thriller Exception to The Rule, starring Kim Cattrall, Sean Young and Eric McCormack. At 27, he landed directing gigs on the Canadian-produced Friday the 13th: The Series for Paramount Pictures he received three Canadian Emmy Award nominations. M. Night Shyamalan has cited Winning’s episode of Nickelodeon’s Are You Afraid of the Dark: The Tale of the Dream Girl, as the inspiration for The Sixth Sense. His episodic work has received twenty-four first places at the Houston Film Festival, a Gold Hugo and two Silver Hugos in Chicago, and Four national Gemini nominations for Best Director/Dramatic Series. He has received over 60 international awards. He has directed many international stars including: Daniel Baldwin, Patrick Duffy, Peter Strauss, William Devane, Peta Wilson, Markie Post, Lance Henriksen, Frederic Forrest, Jason Connery, Carl Weathers, Margot Kidder, Michael Sarrazin, Bruce Boxleitner, Lesley Ann Warren, Martin Mull and many more. Recently he directed Kevin Sorbo, Robert Englund and Bruce Dern in a Trilogy of monster movies for the US SYFY Channel and Hallmark Entertainment - RHI Films New York and episodes of the Vampire series Blood Ties for Lifetime TV and episodes of TODD AND THE BOOK OF PURE EVIL, for SPACE CHANNEL -- and supervised and directed the far north adventure series YUKONIC! which debuted in 2011 LOST GIRL for Showcase and the SYFY Channel and a Rob Lowe Christmas movie for HALLMARK. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Patrick Giraudi PT 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Patrick Giraudi PT 3 is a pioneer in using digital workstation in sound editing and mixing films. He is a well established Sound Supervisor/Re-recording Mixer in the film industry with over 330 film credits to his name. From music engineer to sound editor, he started to work as a freelance dialogue editor. He quickly became renowned for his professionalism and knowledge of digital technology. In 1991, a State Of The Art post production facility in Culver City hired Patrick, and from editor and became within a couple of years lead Re-recording mixer using the top digital equipment available. He was nominated and won MPSE awards for shows such as Tales From The Crypt, Xena Warrior Princess and many other. Sometime in 1994, while mixing Now and Then produced by Demi Moore, the studio was upgrated with a new digital editing system which also allowed sound mixing within a software called Protools. From that day on, the possibilities became endless and Patrick never went back to using analogue outboard gear and traditional mixing consoles. Always on the quest of improving his skills and work on newer equipment. In 1999, a unique opportunity presented itself to operate as a lead mixer at New Standard Post in Hollywood which was the very first all Protools Mixing Stage in the world. Since then, Patrick pursued a career as a Supervising Sound Editor and Re-recording Mixer which lead him to work on hundreds of independent films. Along the way, Patrick worked with David Lynch's Straight Story and Mulholland Drive in his personal home studio, Walter Salles, Robert Zemeckis, Joel SIlver, Sam Raimi, Jon Voight and major film studios in Hollywood. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex SIkes Movie Beat chats with Sam Christensen PT 4

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Sam Christensen, (PT 4) Image Expert, began his 35-year career as a concert promoter then worked as the company manager of the longest running musical of all time, THE FANTASTICKS. Later Sam served as a executive assistant to renowned playwright/screenwriter/director Arthur Laurents. CBS and MTM Productions brought Sam to Hollywood as an independent casting director. Among his many TV and feature film casting credits was the most popular small screen series of all time, MAS*H. Sam was the first person to ever be accorded front title billing on a major Hollywood release for his casting work on the MGM film, "Coma". Pictures like "The Champ" and "The Clash Of The Titans" followed. Sam continued to cast Broadway tours, television series and pilots and acclaimed mini-series, like the Emmy-winning "Jonestown, The Guyana Tragedy". He retired from active casting in 1982 to become a personal manager and guided the careers of many important actors, including Rita Wilson, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Patricia Elliott and Jean-Claude Van Damme. For two decades Sam Christensen has thrived as a teacher and personal consultant, advising working actors and movie stars, community leaders and political candidates, entrepreneurs and CEOs. His original process, developed first for artists has been expanded to the corporate market and is the subject of his upcoming book Charisma: the art of authenticity. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w director Peter Marshall PT 20

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 7 Jun 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall Pt 20 The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career and has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer and director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series and features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes and written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. Other credits inclurde scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beats chats with director Rex Piano Pt 4

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 31 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Rex Piano, director, PT 4 Upon graduating NYU School of the Arts , Rex worked as a 1st A.D. on dozens of commercials and films until he took a full time position at a NY Commercial Production Company. In 1985 Rex as Head of Production for O’Quinn Productions. he produced numerous videos for Fangoria Magazine. In 1987 Rex became Head of Production for Associated Television International. Rex wrote, produced and/or directed several TV specials and numerous travel videos. Rex also co-wrote and line produced the feature film “Chill Factor,” starring Paul Williams, Patrick Macnee and Andrew Prine. Rex line produced “Severed Ties” in 1991 for Fangoria Films. In 1995 he produced the syndicated TV show “High Tide,” starring Rick Springfield. Rex became one of the series’ rotating directors. Some of the episodic shows Rex has directed “Mike Hammer, Private Eye”, “Silk Stalkings”, “Born Free”, “Air America” and “Nightman.” In 2000 Rex produced and directed the multi-award winning romantic comedy feature film “The Month Of August.” Rex followed that film with the highly viewed and critically acclaimed TV movie “Hope Ranch” for The Animal Planet channel. Rex then began directing TV movies that aired on PAX and Lifetime Television. Rex has directed or produced 21 movies. In 2007 Rex was the primary director on “ROME – The Rise and Fall of an Empire,” for the History Channel. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great interviews, cast & crew listings, events, premieres & more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with producer Jason Brubaker PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Jason Brubaker, producer, PT 2, is passionate about helping other filmmakers make their movies and apply proven marketing strategies to reach a global audience through new movie distribution models. He's over a decade of movie making experience, and has produced numerous shorts and THREE feature films including (Special Dead 2006, Rattle Basket 2007 and Toxic Soup 2009). Jason is a contributing author of The Independent’s Guide to Film Distributors (2009 Independent Media Publications), and founder of Filmmaking Stuff, an educational resource for independent filmmakers and screenwriters. Brubaker has has lectured on these subjects to filmmakers from around the globe at the Maine Media Workshops. Brubaker began his movie making career paying his dues at a small market production company in Pennsylvania. In January 2002 Jason took a bite out of the Big Apple (NYC), where he worked in story development for an independent producer. There he read hundreds of screenplays, learned how to raise money for movies and built lasting relationships with independent filmmakers. Coinciding with producing and teaching, Brubaker also served as an executive for Lehman Brothers, one of the biggest investment banks in the world, where he learned sales, finance, negotiation with heavy hitters and cutting edge internet marketing strategies – which he now applies to his film marketing efforts. Brubaker currently resides in Los Angeles where he can be found most days in a mad dash hustle, working to produce his next feature film. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats w casting dir Kim Swanson PT 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Kim Swanson, PT 3, casting director, first two casting projects won Emmsy . The St. Louis Production community took notice of her ability to locate and spot talent. She became the first Casting Director in Missouri to become a member of the Casting Society of America, and one of the few outside of LA or NYC to be accepted as a member. She has been responsible for Intern'l Feature Film Projects, music videos, national television commercials and print advertisements, having completed casting for more than 500 projects. Hanson Entertainment Industries, Inc., currently maintains a database of more than 7,000 talent, and continues to search out new and fresh faces to quickly and efficiently meet client needs in providing talent of all types. Believing it is important to continue to learn and grow professionally, Kim Swanson regularly attends trainings through CSA, master acting classes and dance classes. She's been an instrumental part of creating and building the "Regional Casting Committee" within the CSA, to bridge the knowledge and resources of casting directors in the New York and Los Angeles markets, with their fellow professionals in other regions. She has been the featured guest speaker at the Louisville Film Festival and has had her writings published by "Showfax", offering her insight to actors nationally. Working hand-in-hand with Gary Marsh, CEO of Breakdown Services, she has helped to create an open door to more opportunities for talent based in the Midwest By being the first casting director in Missouri to bring Breakdown Services to the area, Kim has been a guest panel speaker at various Screen Actors Guild and other events. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews,

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w director Peter Foldy

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Peter Foldy, director, began writing scripts. His second script, a teen comedy entitled "Hot Moves" found it's way into a producer's hands and was quickly made into a feature, enjoying considerable success in the U.S becoming an early pioneer of the teen comedy genre. After directing a short film with then un-know actor, Paul Rudd, Foldy managed a meeting with veteran producer, Menahem Golan, who handed him his first feature directing gig, "Midnight Witness" a project Foldy also wrote and produced. The film starred Jan-Michael Vincent, Maxwell Caulfield and Virginia Mayo and was successfully sold and seen world-wide. Other feature films soon followed, including the HBO World Premier, "Widow's Kiss" with Beverly D'Angelo and Dennis Haybert, "Tryst" starring Barbara Carrera, Louise Fletcher and David Warner, "Seeds of Doubt" starring Peter Coyote and the quirky "Silver Man" with Eugene Levy, Joe Pantoliano and Daniel Baldwin. He won Best Director and Best Film "Silver Man" at the Planet Indie Film Festival in Toronto. The film garnered a Jury Prize for Best Feature at the Tambay Film Festival in Tampa. Rekeased theatrically in Canada and on DVD in 2008 by Echo Bridge Entertainment. He has directed five episodes of the Fox TV series “US Customs-Classified” and was a co-creator, co-producer on the Showtime TV series, "My First Time." A live stage production of “My First Time” had a highly successful run from 2007 through 2009 off-Broadway, and is currently being produced in over a dozen countries world-wide. Foldy is developing several film projects and recording new music to be release through EMI Canada. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats w casting dir Kim Swanson PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Kim Swanson, PT 2, casting director, had her first two casting projects won Emmy Awards. The St. Louis Production community took notice of her unique ability to locate and spot true talent. She became the first Casting Director in Missouri to become a member of the Casting Society of America, and one of the few outside of Los Angeles or New York to be accepted as a member. She has been responsible for International Feature Film Projects, music videos, national television commercials and print advertisements, having completed casting for more than 500 projects .Hanson Entertainment Industries, Inc., currently maintains a database list of more than 7,000 talent, and continues to search out new and fresh faces so we are able to quickly and efficiently meet our clients needs in providing talent of all types. Also believing it is important to continue to learn and grow professionally, Kim Swanson regularly attends training opportunities through CSA, master acting classes and dance classes. She has been an instrumental part of creating and building the "Regional Casting Committee" within the CSA, to bridge the knowledge and resources of casting directors in the New York and Los Angeles markets, with their fellow professionals in other regions. She has been the featured guest speaker at the Louisville Film Festival and has had her writings published by "Showfax", offering her insight to actors nationally. Working hand-in-hand with Gary Marsh, CEO of Breakdown Services, she has helped to create an open door to more opportunities for talent based in the Midwest By being the first casting director in Missouri to bring Breakdown Services to the area, Kim has been a guest panel speaker at various Screen Actors Guild and other events. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews,

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w director Peter Marshall PT 19

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall Pt 19 The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career and has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer and director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series and features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes and written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. Other credits inclurde scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with casting dir Kim Swanson

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Kim Swanson, casting director, had her first two casting projects won Emmy Awards. The St. Louis Production community took notice of her unique ability to locate and spot true talent. She became the first Casting Director in Missouri to become a member of the Casting Society of America, and one of the few outside of Los Angeles or New York to be accepted as a member. She has been responsible for International Feature Film Projects, music videos, national television commercials and print advertisements, having completed casting for more than 500 projects .Hanson Entertainment Industries, Inc., currently maintains a database list of more than 7,000 talent, and continues to search out new and fresh faces so we are able to quickly and efficiently meet our clients needs in providing talent of all types. Also believing it is important to continue to learn and grow professionally, Kim Swanson regularly attends training opportunities through CSA, master acting classes and dance classes. She has been an instrumental part of creating and building the "Regional Casting Committee" within the CSA, to bridge the knowledge and resources of casting directors in the New York and Los Angeles markets, with their fellow professionals in other regions. She has been the featured guest speaker at the Louisville Film Festival and has had her writings published by "Showfax", offering her insight to actors nationally. Working hand-in-hand with Gary Marsh, CEO of Breakdown Services, she has helped to create an open door to more opportunities for talent based in the Midwest By being the first casting director in Missouri to bring Breakdown Services to the area, Kim has been a guest panel speaker at various Screen Actors Guild and other events. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w producer Nicholas Tabarrock

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 9 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Nicholas Tabarrok, producer, is a prolific film and television producer whose company, Darius Films, has offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. Since 1998, he has produced over a dozen features that have received both commercial and critical success. Many of them have premiered at the world’s top film festivals: THE LIFE AND HARD TIMES OF GUY TERRIFICO (Toronto International Film Festival, SXSW 2005), HANK AND MIKE (Karlovy Vary 2007), SURVIING CROOKED LAKE (Slamdance 2008), WEIRDSVILLE (Toronto International Film Festival and opening night gala of the 2007 Slamdance and Raindance Film Festivals), COOPERS’ CHRISTMAS (Toronto International Film Festival 2008), and DEFENDOR (Toronto International Film Festival 2009). Nicholas’ most recent completed film, A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO ENDINGS starring Harvey Keitel, Scott Caan and JK Simmons, will be released in summer 2012. THE BLACK MARKS, starring Kurt Russell, Matt Dillon, Jay Baruchel and Terence Stamp is currently in post-production and will be distributed by Dimension Films. Nicholas’ first television series, FUGGET ABOUT IT, will be airing in September 2012.Nicholas was honored by Variety Magazine as one the “Top Ten Producers to Watch” in 2008. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex SIkes Movie Beat chats with Sam Christensen PT 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 7 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Sam Christensen, (PT 3) Image Expert, began his 35-year career as a concert promoter then worked as the company manager of the longest running musical of all time, THE FANTASTICKS. Later Sam served as a executive assistant to renowned playwright/screenwriter/director Arthur Laurents. CBS and MTM Productions brought Sam to Hollywood as an independent casting director. Among his many TV and feature film casting credits was the most popular small screen series of all time, MAS*H. Sam was the first person to ever be accorded front title billing on a major Hollywood release for his casting work on the MGM film, "Coma". Pictures like "The Champ" and "The Clash Of The Titans" followed. Sam continued to cast Broadway tours, television series and pilots and acclaimed mini-series, like the Emmy-winning "Jonestown, The Guyana Tragedy". He retired from active casting in 1982 to become a personal manager and guided the careers of many important actors, including Rita Wilson, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Patricia Elliott and Jean-Claude Van Damme. For two decades Sam Christensen has thrived as a teacher and personal consultant, advising working actors and movie stars, community leaders and political candidates, entrepreneurs and CEOs. His original process, developed first for artists has been expanded to the corporate market and is the subject of his upcoming book Charisma: the art of authenticity. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with Gordon Firemark PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 4 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Gordon Firemark began his career working behind the scenes in film, television and theatre. Now, as an entertainment lawyer, that's still what he does. As an attorney whose practice is devoted to the representation of clients in film, television and theatre, he helps producers, directors, writers, actors and other industry professionals make deals that make sense, and that get their productions developed, financed, produced and distributed. His practice also covers intellectual property, cyberspace, new media, business, and corporate matters for clients in the entertainment industry. As the producer and host of the Entertainment Law Update Podcast, he provides a monthly roundup of news and commentary about the field of entertainment law for artists and professionals in the industry. He also teaches producers, business people and lawyers about entertainment legal issues at Loyola Marymount University, Southwestern Law School and the Theatre Producer Academy. Mr. Firemark holds a B.A. in Radio, Television and Film from the University of Oregon, and earned his law degree at Southwestern University School of Law. Before starting his own firm, he was a partner in The Business Affairs Group, and worked in the legal and business affairs departments at Hanna Barbera Productions and the MGM/UA Worldwide Television Group. Gordon lives just outside of Los Angeles with his wife, two small children, a cat, and a mortgage. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beats chats with director Rex Piano Pt 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 3 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Rex Piano, director, PT 3 Upon graduating NYU School of the Arts , Rex worked as a 1st A.D. on dozens of commercials and films until he took a full time position at a NY Commercial Production Company. In 1985 Rex as Head of Production for O’Quinn Productions. he produced numerous videos for Fangoria Magazine. In 1987 Rex became Head of Production for Associated Television International. Rex wrote, produced and/or directed several TV specials and numerous travel videos. Rex also co-wrote and line produced the feature film “Chill Factor,” starring Paul Williams, Patrick Macnee and Andrew Prine. Rex line produced “Severed Ties” in 1991 for Fangoria Films. In 1995 he produced the syndicated TV show “High Tide,” starring Rick Springfield. Rex became one of the series’ rotating directors. Some of the episodic shows Rex has directed “Mike Hammer, Private Eye”, “Silk Stalkings”, “Born Free”, “Air America” and “Nightman.” In 2000 Rex produced and directed the multi-award winning romantic comedy feature film “The Month Of August.” Rex followed that film with the highly viewed and critically acclaimed TV movie “Hope Ranch” for The Animal Planet channel. Rex then began directing TV movies that aired on PAX and Lifetime Television. Rex has directed or produced 21 movies. In 2007 Rex was the primary director on “ROME – The Rise and Fall of an Empire,” for the History Channel. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great interviews, cast & crew listings, events, premieres & more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes'Movie Beat chats w actor John Savage

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 1 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000

John Savage, actor, made his debut in the 1978 Oscar-winning Best Picture film, The Deer Hunter, which gained him international attention for his work. In1979 he had leads in two more big pictures, Milos Forman's musical Hair and Joseph Wambaugh's The Onion Field followed by Richard Donner's Inside Moves and The Amateur for which he was nominated for Best Actor-Foreign. He then co-starred in Maria's Lovers with Nastassja Kinsk and Robert Mitchum. He landed several TV series regular roles and movies his first being "Jim Malloy" on NBC's "Gibbsville". During the late 80s through mid 90s, Savage threw his star power behind the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa working alongside Nelson Mandela.As a result he worked as the assistant production manager on Spike Lee's film Malcolm X. Savage previously worked with Lee as co-producer and one of the stars of Do the Right Thing, and later showed up again in Lee's Summer of Sam (1999) as well as his Showtime TV movie Sucker Free City. Since his return back to LA, John's career remains split between TV and film. He was a series regular on James Cameron's "Dark Angel", and HBO's "Carnivale" The Thin Red Line and Message in a Bottle, Handsome Harry opposite Steve Buscemi and The Coverup opposite Eliza Dushku and Gabriel Macht. As a producer, John has several projects in development and is committed to working with up-and-coming writers and directors. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w ent. attorney Gordon Firemark

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000

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Rex SIkes Movie Beat chats with Sam Christensen PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Sam Christensen, (PT 2) Image Expert, began his 35-year career as a concert promoter then worked as the company manager of the longest running musical of all time, THE FANTASTICKS. Later Sam served as a executive assistant to renowned playwright/screenwriter/director Arthur Laurents. CBS and MTM Productions brought Sam to Hollywood as an independent casting director. Among his many TV and feature film casting credits was the most popular small screen series of all time, MAS*H. Sam was the first person to ever be accorded front title billing on a major Hollywood release for his casting work on the MGM film, "Coma". Pictures like "The Champ" and "The Clash Of The Titans" followed. Sam continued to cast Broadway tours, television series and pilots and acclaimed mini-series, like the Emmy-winning "Jonestown, The Guyana Tragedy". He retired from active casting in 1982 to become a personal manager and guided the careers of many important actors, including Rita Wilson, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Patricia Elliott and Jean-Claude Van Damme. For two decades Sam Christensen has thrived as a teacher and personal consultant, advising working actors and movie stars, community leaders and political candidates, entrepreneurs and CEOs. His original process, developed first for artists has been expanded to the corporate market and is the subject of his upcoming book Charisma: the art of authenticity. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w actor Nick Mancuso PT 6

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Nick Mancuso Pt 6 Critic Walter Kerr of the New York Times called Mancuso’s performance in Merchant of Venice at Stratford Ontario one of the best interpretations of the role of Bassanio in 250 years. In the late 80’s the Los Angeles Times referred to Mancuso as "A Renaissance Man" and Kevin Thomas called his performance in "Ticket To Heaven" one of the best performances of the decade. He has garnered acting awards in Canada, the U.S.A. and in Europe. He has starred opposite legendary performers such as Sophia Loren, Catherine De Neuve and Charlton Heston. In Hollywood he has been called "an actors actor" and "one of the best" by icon producer Robert Evans, producer of "Chinatown" and "Love Story". In 1983 he was invited to become an associate of the Actors Studio by co-chairman, actor, Martin Landau. During that period he was submitted for a Golden Globe and Oscar consideration. He starred in Tri-Star’s first motion picture "Blame it On the Night" executive producer, Sydney Pollock and in the late 80's worked for Oliver Stone in the miniseries "Wild Palms" opposite Jim Belushi, Angie Dickinson and Robert Loggia. In 1985, after working with Kim Bassinger in the film "Motherlode" he was invited by then president Charlton Heston to become a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, which he refused on philosophic grounds. In the early 90’s his series "Matrix", shot in Toronto and with Carrie Anne Moss was the first television series to be produced by the U.S.A Network.Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with producer director Ken Mora

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Ken Mora, producer/animator, is best known for creating the computer-animated short films Magnum Farce: A Shot in the Park (2009) and Magnum Farce: Along Came a Sniper (2011). His company, Bella Fe Films, is currently producing the feature film Magnum Farce with an expected release date of 2013. Ken is executive producer of Adventures In Plymptoons the biographical documentary of animator Bill Plympton by produced and directed by Alexia Anastasio in 2009. He is a relative newcomer to film, having established a career in Art Direction, then E-Commerce. In 2003 he completed his first feature-length screenplay won several script competition awards, and gained him representation and an option. The following year, Ken left his career and established Bella Fe Films. Ken completed two more scripts by the time his first option expired. Magnum Farce, his second script, won multiple awards so Ken then proceeded to adapt a short from his script, and by degrees built the infrastructure for self-production using the example of his idol, independent animator Bill Plympton.. Ken first got the opportunity to meet Bill at the 2009 Annie Awards, and has since benefited by Bill's mentorship. For Ken’s feature-film production Bill came on board as advising producer. Currently, Ken is putting together the nose-to-tail animatic, having just wrapped voice recordings for all characters with talent including Larry Hankin, Lisa K. Wyatt, Kyle Hebert, and fellow animators Bill Plympton and Jim Lujan. He is finishing the soundtrack which will ultimately be edited and mixed by Rick Partlow, whose sound work airs on the shows Fringe, Battlestar Galactica, Caprica, Eureka, and has garnered him both Prime-Time Emmy and Golden Reel Awards. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w director Peter Marshall PT 18

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall Pt 18 The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career and has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer and director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series and features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes and written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. Other credits inclurde scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with writer Frank Hannah

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Frank Hannah, screenwriter, - his first produced film was The Cooler, a gritty crime drama inspired by his years of gambling in the rundown casino halls of Las Vegas’ Fremont Street. He is credited with coining the phrase “cooler” as a person with infectious bad luck. The film starred William H. Macy, Alec Baldwin, Maria Bello and was directed by Wayne Kramer. Since then, he has written for film and television including two films for ex-wrestler Steve Austin – Damage starring Stev Austin and Walton Goggins and Hunt to Kill staring Austin and Eric Roberts, and another TV movie Crash and Burn starring Michael Madsen. Currently, he is working on several film and tv projects. He is also writing a seven-issue comic book mini-series about a nefarious Cult Deprogrammer trying to save the daughter of a wealthy family from the clutches of a dangerous religious cult in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. He also writes a daily blog called Ironiclast.com, a satirical look at the ironically iconic. Frank lives and works in the Little Russia area of Los Angeles. He was born to the cold grey skies of Clydebank, Scotland, but grew up in Southern California under the shadow on Hollywood’s long swaying palm trees. He came to love storytelling from a very young age and absorbed the Scottish tradition of spinning the mundane events of everyday life into a funny, entertaining anecdotes. A fan of seventies cinema and popular culture, the marriage of writing and film became an obvious path for him. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex SIkes Movie Beat chats w actor mentor Sam Christensen

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 5 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Sam Christensen, Image Expert, began his 35-year career as a concert promoter then worked as the company manager of the longest running musical of all time, THE FANTASTICKS. Later Sam served as a executive assistant to renowned playwright/screenwriter/director Arthur Laurents. CBS and MTM Productions brought Sam to Hollywood as an independent casting director. Among his many TV and feature film casting credits was the most popular small screen series of all time, MAS*H. Sam was the first person to ever be accorded front title billing on a major Hollywood release for his casting work on the MGM film, "Coma". Pictures like "The Champ" and "The Clash Of The Titans" followed. Sam continued to cast Broadway tours, television series and pilots and acclaimed mini-series, like the Emmy-winning "Jonestown, The Guyana Tragedy". He retired from active casting in 1982 to become a personal manager and guided the careers of many important actors, including Rita Wilson, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Patricia Elliott and Jean-Claude Van Damme. For two decades Sam Christensen has thrived as a teacher and personal consultant, advising working actors and movie stars, community leaders and political candidates, entrepreneurs and CEOs. His original process, developed first for artists has been expanded to the corporate market and is the subject of his upcoming book Charisma: the art of authenticity. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director Terry Green PT 4

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 3 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Director Terry Green PT 4 has over 25 years experience in the entertainment industry, with 13 years managing a successful motion picture production company. He is an Award-winning writer & director with access to the highest levels of talent, production staff & project financing. In 1997 he founded Strata Productions, Inc. that has financed $20 million in private equity for the production of 3 feature films, amassing over 750 financial partners over the past 13 years. Garnered awards from some of the nation’s most prestigious film festivals. Worked with Academy Award caliber talent, including David Strathairn, Timothy Hutton, Virginia Madson & Lindsay Crouse, among others. Strata Productions, Inc. is in Chicago, where it was instrumentally involved in advancing local film education and awareness, offering internships to local high schools and universities. In 2007, the company relocated its headquarters to Los Angeles, California, where it has operated successfully for the last three years. The company is currently producing a feature film about the Palmer Raids of 1919 with Tom DeSanto, producer of Transformers, X-Men and X-2, three of the top ten grossing films in motion picture history. Mr. Green founded in 2010, Windstorm Entertainment, an affiliate of Strata Productions, Inc. and is a finance company that specializes in gap financing for independent motion pictures. He is an award winning screenwriter/director of two feature films "Almost Salinas" & "Heavens Fall". No God, No Master (2010) Screenwriter/Director, Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w casting dir LaQuanda Plantt

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:00:00 +0000

LaQuanda Plantt, Casting Director, a graduate of The Art Institute of Atlanta, began Scriptwriting and Casting while obtaining her degree, equally sharing a passion for both skills. After graduation in 2008, LaQuanda obtained an Internship with Atlanta Talent Network. During her time with Last Looks Inc (casting director George Pierre's company), she had the opportunity to work with Rainforest Films on a “Tyler Perry Meet the Brown” Promo that aired on TBS. LaQuanda was an Assistant with Last Looks Inc for nine months before starting her own company. LaQuanda founded ElleQ Casting. Since its launch, LaQuanda has cast numerous projects, that include SAG, as well as, non union independent features, short films, music videos, and television pilots. A few of her projects include “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do”, which is now available on DVD, a television pilot entitled “A.T.L.: Above The Law”, “Probable Cause” (a feature film currently in post production), and “Osiris the Series” a web series which she also serves as on of the Producers. LaQuanda wants to encourage others that dreams are not limited, if you believe and work hard towards that belief, you can achieve anything you dream to do. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director Jeff Rector

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Jeff Rector, director, wrote, directed, produced the feature film “Revamped” currently distributed worldwide - available on Netflix, Blockbuster Video and iTunes. Revamped is a feature version of his short film “Fatal Kiss”. “Fatal Kiss” was one of the first short films ever acquired by HBO for worldwide broadcast. "Pray Another Day" , Jeff’s second film as writer, director and producer, won awards for “Best Director” and “Best Music”. His next project is “SnowBunnies”. As an actor, Jeff has appeared in over 30 feature films, most recently Syfys’ “Dinocroc vs Supergator” (David Carradine’s last film), ”Alone in the Woods” (with Michael Madsen) for HBO Family, “Winged Creatures” (with Kate Beckinsale) for Sony Pictures and the detective thriller “Dark World” (with Michael Pare’ and Theresa Russell). Other notable features include the action/thriller “Trapped” for Lifetime, the Sci-fi/action film “Solar Flare” and the Lions Gate supernatural thriller “The Black Gate”. On television, Jeff’s credits include “The Bold & The Beautiful”, ”Beverly Hills 90210”, “True Jackson VP, “Everybody Hates Chris”, ”One Life To Live”. “Angels Among Us” and a recurring role on “Gene Simmons Family Jewels”.“Saints and Sinners”, “Veronica Mars”, “Punk’d”, Nick Cannon’s sketch comedy series “Short Circuitz”, “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and a pivotal character in the “NYPD Blue”. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w screenwriter Doug Richardson

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Doug Richardson’s screenwriting credits include “Die Hard 2,” “Bad Boys,” “Money Train,” and “Hostage.” He also co-produced “Welcome to Mooseport.” Doug has also authored three novels, “Dark Horse,” “True Believers,” and his latest, “The Safety Expert.” He was born in Arcadia, California. The son of a career politician, Doug grew up outside Sacramento and inside the state Capitol. He used to talk his way into then-Governor Ronald Reagan's office, just to get a handful of jellybeans. Doug left Northern California for Los Angeles to attend the University of Southern California's School of Cinema. For as long as he could remember, Doug had wanted to be a movie director. But in pursuing his goal he discovered how movies are really made: in the writing. After finishing college, he signed a two-year contract with Warner Brothers. In 1989 he garnered national attention when his spec screenplay was the first in Hollywood to sell for a million dollars. Doug's first feature film, the sequel to “Die Hard: Die Harder,” was produced in 1990. He has since written and produced feature films including the box office smash “Bad Boys” and, most recently, “Hostage.” To date, Doug's features have grossed over 800 million dollars worldwide. In 1997, Doug's debut novel, “Dark Horse,” was published by Avon/Morrow in hardcover, followed two years later by his follow up, “True Believers.” This year Doug self-published his third novel, “The Safety Expert.” Doug continues to write and develop for feature films and television and is currently working on a new book, “Blood Money.” Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats w director Peter Marshall PT 17

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall Pt 17 The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career and has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer and director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series and features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes and written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. Other credits inclurde scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats w actor Patrick Breen

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Patrick Breen, actor, is a founding member of the Naked Angels Theater company and a member of MCC Theater. As a writer, he is most well known for "Just A Kiss" a movie directed by Fisher Stevens released in 2002, starring Kyra Sedgwick, Marisa Tomei, Taye Diggs, Ron Eldard, and Marley Shelton. HIs Broadway credits include "The Normal Heart", "Brighton Beach Memoirs", and "The Big River". Off Broadway includes; "Fuddy Meers", "The Substance Of Fire", "Celebration/The Room", "View Of The Dome", "Baby Anger", "The Hothouse", and "Life And Limb". His films include roles in "Men in Black", "Get Shorty", "Cirque Du freak", "Radio:, "One True Thing", "Christmas With The Kranks", "Just A Kiss", and "The Bleeding House". Television roles include: "The Good Wife", "Nurse Jackie", "Kevin Hill", "Sex And The City", "Law and Order", "Will And Grace", "CSI", "Frasier"and "21 Jump Street. Mr. Breen’s Los Angeles art gallery is depicted in the web series "Whole Day Down". Patrick was born in Brooklyn, but raised in Staten Island. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w webseries creator Brad Bell

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 8 Mar 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Brad Bell is a fresh face in TV, currently working as a Consulting Producer for VH1's Pop Up Video. Bell has crafted the online persona of "Cheeks" for years and built a preexisting fan base that he brings to his projects. In addition to short form comedic videos on You Tube, "Cheeks" has also released three albums on iTunes, all of which debuted in the Top Ten Electronic charts. Bell is Executive Producer, co-writer, and star of Husbands the Series, a marriage equality comedy that has become an online sensation and garnered positive notices from The Atlantic, USA Today, and The Advocate. The New Yorker hailed Bell as "the standout" in a rave review -- the only one that publication has ever given to a web series. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w actor Jeffrey Winner

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 6 Mar 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Jeffrey Winner, Actor began his career as an actor over forty years ago. Prior to that, he trained for two years with the faculty and staff of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art headed by England's noted director, John Fernald. He spent his early years working in New York, as well as with various regional theatres throughout the country. He toured for a year with the original National Company of "Godspell" in the early 70's which ended it's run at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.
He has called Los Angeles home ever since, but continues to work in New York and elsewhere. Mr. Winner has been in many films and television productions opposite the likes of Donald Sutherland, Brandon Fraser, Fran Drescher, Jack Klugman, and Eric Roberts among others. His film credits include "Forrest Gump" opposite Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, and the cult favorite "Massacre at Central High" with Rex Sikes. He has had recurring roles in the soaps "Port Charles" and "General Hospital". Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w actor Willie Garson

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 1 Mar 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Willie Garson, actor, stars as Mozzie in the hit USA Network series, White Collar. The talented Garson is rarely at a loss for work, appearing in over 250 TV episodes of a wide variety of programming, and over 70 feature films. His unorthodox bald and bespectacled look won over fans on "Sex and the City," where he played Carrie's gay best friend, Stanford Blatch. He is also well known as Henry Coffield on "NYPD Blue" and recently re-teamed with HBO and David Milch on "John From Cincinnati". Born and raised in New Jersey, he started training at The Actors Institute in New York when he was only 13, before majoring in theater and psychology at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT. After graduation, Garson found his love for acting outweighed his psychology studies and landed guest roles on "Cheers," "Family Ties," "thirtysomething" and "L.A. Law." He has stayed busy playing several recurring characters in a wide array of TV projects, such as "Just Shoot Me," "Spin City," "Ally McBeal," "The Practice," "Stargate SG-1," "Star Trek: Voyager," "The X-Files," "Medium" and "Pushing Daisies." On the big screen, Garson has collaborated with the Farrelly Brothers in their films "Kingpin," "There's Something about Mary" and "Fever Pitch." Garson has appeared in the quirky ensemble comedies "Soapdish," "Mars Attacks" and "Being John Malkovich", and is often used by such varied directors as Michael Bay, Mike Nichols and Spike Jonze. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats w director Peter Marshall PT 16

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall Pt 16 The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career and has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer and director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series and features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes and written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. Other credits inclurde scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats w director Joe Dante

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 20:00:00 +0000

Joe Dante, director began as trailer editor for Roger Corman's New World Pictures making directorial debut in 1976 with Hollywood Boulevard co-directed with Allan Arkush. Piranha marked his solo directorial debut 1977 and went on to become one of the company's biggest hits. He edited Ron Howard's directorial debut Grand Theft Auto and co-wrote the original story for Rock n Roll High School. He next directed The Howling, followed by the It’s a Good Life segment of the Twilight Zone: The Movie. Spielberg chose Joe to direct Gremlins which became a runaway hit and grossed more than $200 million worldwide. The sci-fi fantasy Explorers followed and then Innerspace staring Dennis Quaid and Martin Short. Tom Hanks starred in his next film for Imagine/Universal, The ‘Burbs , followed by Gremlins 2:The New Batch. Joe and partner Mike Finnell's company Renfield's Productions produced Matinee featuring John Goodman for Universal then came Dreamworks/Universal's Small Soldiers followed by Looney Tunes: Back in Action. Among the various episodes of the tv series Joe directed are Amazing Stories, Twilight Zone, Police Squad!, Night Visions, Picture Windows, CSI:NewYork, Hawaii 5-0, Showtime’s Masters of Horror and the network pilots for Caleb Carr's The Osiris Chronicles and NBC's Eerie, Indiana. He's won numerous awards. Recently he directed an interactive new media series, Splatter starring Corey Feldman and Tony Todd for Netflix and is producing the critically acclaimed new media series, Trailers from Hell. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director Jeff Greenstein

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Jeff Greenstein, Director. His first job was on the HBO series Dream On, and he stayed with that show for five seasons, garnering several industry awards including a CableACE. Then he signed on for the first year of NBC's Friends, earning two Emmy nominations, one for co-writing the show's first Thanksgiving episode. He co-created Fox's late, lamented Partners, starring Jon Cryer and Tate Donovan, which won critical plaudits After that, he joined the staff of NBC's Will & Grace early in its inaugural year. He spent six years as a head writer and the fifth and sixth seasons as showrunner, picking up an Emmy for Best Comedy Series, six nominations, and a writing nomination (the only one in the show's history) for the one-hour flashback episode "Lows in the Mid-Eighties." After leaving Will & Grace, he joined the ABC's Desperate Housewives and remained for three seasons and was part of the team credited with the show's creative resurgence. Then, after a year spent launching NBC's acclaimed series Parenthood, he returned to Housewives as not only a writer and executive producer but also director, helming the Season 7 Halloween show and two more episodes in Season 8. More recently, Jeff directed and executive produced the 11-episode web series Husbands, co-created by Jane Espenson, which garnered a rave review in The New Yorker and was voted TVLine's Best Web Series of 2011. He's currently developing a pilot for ABC based on the partnership of Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, the celebrated chefs behind City Restaurant, Ciudad and Border Grill. The show is set on Melrose Avenue in 1985, so imagine the haircuts. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex SIkes Movie Beat chats w director Cassidy McMillan PT2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Cassidy McMillan, PT 2 directed wrote and produced the documentary film on bullying and bullycide “Rats & Bullies”, which is currently garnering awards in the festival circuit. She holds a degree in Communications/Broadcast Journalism and has worked as an investigator for global corporate and entertainment companies where she conducted hundreds of criminal investigations, and arrested subjects for various types of crimes. When she learned of the North American precedent setting bullycide case on the “Oprah Winfrey Show” of a 14 year old girl who took her life by hanging herself with a dog’s leash due to bullying, she was compelled to tell the story in a documentary and feature film in order to prevent more teens from taking their life. Cassidy acquired the life rights to the story and set out to make the projects happen. “Rats & Bullies” was filmed in Canada; Washington D.C.; and California. The film completed post-production in 2011, and is being met with critical acclaim. Additionally, she wrote the screenplay based on the story, titled, “The Toughest Girls”, which has won industry script competitions and is being read at studios for development into a feature film. Cassidy’s acting work includes leading roles in plays, musicals, and work in Film, TV, such as Showtime; AMC, Discovery. She has worked with directors James Cameron and Tom Shadyac. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great interviews, cast & crew listings, events, premieres & more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats w film critic Betty Jo Tucker

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Betty Jo Tucker, editor/lead film critic for ReelTalk Movie Reviews, a website with over 3500 film reviews and more than 500 featured articles. She also writes movie commentary for the Colorado Senior Beacon and is the author of three film-related books: “Confessions of a Movie Addict,” “Susan Sarandon: A True Maverick,” and “The Reel Deal: Writing about Movies”as well as co-author of “It Had To Be Us,an award-winning romantic memoir. Her radio show, “Movie Addict Headquarters,” can be heard via the Internet on BlogTalkRadio. All art forms converge in the movies, and that’s why I like writing and talking about them so much. Says Betty. Frankly, I've never been able to conquer my addiction to movies. Although I enjoy films mostly because of their escapist entertainment qualities, I love to be enchanted by cinematic artistry, enlightened by a great story, and inspired by memorable performances. When everything works in a film, something magical happens to me, but even if a movie falls short, I can’t wait to share my reaction with others. After retiring as a college dean, I turned my passion for the cinema into a new career. She authored “Confessions of a Movie Addict,” a bestseller this year in the Amazon Kindle store and “Susan Sarandon: A True Maverick,” She developed an online writing course entitled "The Reel Deal: Writing about Movies" and ??establish ReelTalk Movie Reviews, website with over 3500 movie reviews and more than 500 film-related feature articles and hosts "Movie Addict Headquarters," a featured film-related talk show on BlogTalkRadio. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats w casting dir Melissa Skoff PT2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 1 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Melissa Skoff (PT 2) Casting director has well over one hundred feature film and TV credits to her name. She launched her casting career at Warner Bros. after working in production with Clint Eastwood and John Boorman, she segued into casting at the studio level. When she left Warner Brothers to launch her own independent company, Melissa worked on an array of feature films including “The Emerald Forest,” “Soul Man,” and “Back To School” with Rodney Dangerfield and numerous high profile TV series including “The Dukes of Hazzard,” and “JAG”. She became the Sr. Executive in Charge of Talent for Fox Broadcasting’s “Fox Night at the Movies.” cast ing a number of successful movies for TV including the acclaimed drama, “Doing Time on Maple Drive.” the film helped launch Jim Carrey's feature film stardom and was his first dramatic role. She lent a helping hand in the early successes of George Clooney, Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Aniston, Ben Stiller, Robert Downey, Jr., Lauren Graham, David Spade, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Catherine Bell, and Bryan Cranston. She continues casting independent comedic and dramatic feature films, pilots, series, movies for television, and internet programming. In 2001 she was named “One of Television’s Top 20 Casting Directors” by Ross Reports, an industry publication. Melissa runs successful Professional Level ongoing Cold Reading Classes and does Private Coaching for Adults, Teens, and Kids in Los Angeles and Nashville. Her passion for teaching is reflected in the attention she gives each student, and the skillful direction she offers. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex SIkes Movie Beat chats w director Cassidy McMillan

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Cassidy McMillan Actress and director, directed wrote and produced the documentary film on bullying and bullycide “Rats & Bullies”, which is currently garnering awards coast to coast in the film festival circuit. Cassidy’s acting work includes leading roles for the theater plays, musicals, and work in Film, TV for inde films, Showtime; AMC, Discovery, and has worked with directors James Cameron and Tom Shadyac. Voiceover work includes audio games for Milton Bradley/Parker Brothers, radio commercials, and recently recorded four national commercials for the U.S. Coast Guard. In addition to acting work, Cassidy holds a degree in Communications/Broadcast Journalism, has worked as an investigator for global corporate and entertainment companies where she conducted hundreds of criminal investigations, and arrested subjects for various types of crimes. When she learned of the North American precedent setting bullycide case on the “Oprah Winfrey Show” of a 14 year old girl who took her life by hanging herself with a dog’s leash due to bullying, she was compelled to tell the story in a documentary and feature film in order to prevent more teens from taking their life. Cassidy acquired the life rights to the story, set out on the journey in making the projects happen and Directed Wrote/Produced the award winning Documentary Film “Rats & Bullies”. Additionally, she wrote the screenplay based on the story, titled, “The Toughest Girls”, which has won industry script competitions and is being read at studios for development into a feature film. “Rats & Bullies” was filmed in Canada; Washington D.C.; and California. The film completed post-production in 2011, and is being met with critical acclaim. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great interviews, cast & crew listings, events, premieres & more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w casting director Paul WeberPT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Paul Weber, CSA, PT2 is one of Hollywood’s most respected Casting Directors. As longtime Executive Head of Television Casting and Feature Film Consultant for MGM Studios, Weber effectively moved between both mediums with ease. For series television, Weber cast the wildly popular STARGATE franchise. SPARTACUS: GODS OF THE ARENA, SHE SPIES, POLTERGEIST, DEAD LIKE ME, and THE OUTER LIMITS. For the big screen, Weber has advised on numerous MGM features including the blockbuster JAMES BOND franchise, FAME, ZOOKEEPER with Kevin James, HOT TUB TIME MACHINE, RED DAWN with Chris Hemsworth, Joss Whedon’s CABIN IN THE WOODS 3D, and THE MACHINE starring Vin Diesel. Home entertainment credits include LEGALLY BLONDES with Ashley Tisdale. Weber is now a fully independent casting director and producer. Busier than ever, his current feature projects include BEULAH starring Dakota Fanning and Ryan Phillipe, THE UNEXPECTED with Paul Giamatti, and THE STUPIDEST ANGEL based on the bestselling novel by Christopher Moore. TV series projects include THE L.A. COMPLEX premiering this summer on the CW as well as SPARTACUS: VENGEANCE and NOIR for the Starz Network. For over two decades, Weber’s keen eye for talent and ability to cultivate and sustain lasting relationships within the entertainment community has made him one of the most sought-after experts in his field. As such, Weber is also frequently tapped to lead cold reading audition intensives and scene-study workshops worldwide for performers seeking invaluable practical insight that helps demystify the audition process, giving them a critical edge in an extremely competitive industry. Closer to home, he has taught at UCLA as well as led standing-room only acting workshops at the Screen Actors Guild. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats w DP Curt Apduhan

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Curt Apduhan, cinematographer with over 20 years in the film and commercial production industry. He has lensed several critically acclaimed feature documentaries including the Sundance Film Festival selection “Go Tigers!” (IFC) for director Kenneth A. Carlson, Todd Robinson’s “Amargosa” (Sundance Channel) which earned Apduhan a National Emmy for Cinematography, and the Docuweeks hit “Most Valuable Players” (OWN) shot for Matthew Kallis. Apduhan has shot & directed over 100 commercials and corporate branding films for national advertisers such as Anthem/Blue Cross, Toyota, Lexus, Mitsubishi Motors, M&I Bank, and the John Deere Company. His latest narrative effort is the short film “Reboot” directed by Joe Kawasaki. Curt is a self-taught director of photography, learning his way around a set by working as a PA, grip, electrician, camera operator, and gaffer. He credits his interest in becoming a cinematographer to past ASC President Daryn Okada, a childhood family friend. “Daryn was brave enough to follow his passion at a young age even though the odds were against him. His dedication to the craft and his encouragement for me to make my own mark in this industry is something I will always be grateful for.” .Curt will be making his directorial debut in fiction film with his short “Anniversary”. Production is scheduled for the spring of 2012 with primary funding coming from the crowdsourcing Kickstarter. Before becominf a documentary cinematographer, Apduhan made his living as a commercial producer and production company owner. He holds a BA degree in Business Marketing from California State University Fullerton and worked for General Foods, Honeywell, and US Sprint. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with director David Winning

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

David Winning, director ,14 features, 22 series, over 100 TV credits is mainly known for his work on Gene Roddenberry’s Andromeda, MGM’s Stargate: Atlantis, ABC’s Dinotopia and the HBO thriller Exception to The Rule, starring Kim Cattrall, Sean Young and Eric McCormack. At 27, he landed directing gigs on the Canadian-produced Friday the 13th: The Series for Paramount Pictures he received three Canadian Emmy Award nominations. M. Night Shyamalan has cited Winning’s episode of Nickelodeon’s Are You Afraid of the Dark: The Tale of the Dream Girl, as the inspiration for The Sixth Sense. His episodic work has received twenty-four first places at the Houston Film Festival, a Gold Hugo and two Silver Hugos in Chicago, and Four national Gemini nominations for Best Director/Dramatic Series. He has received over 60 international awards. In 2002 he received a National award from the Director’s Guild for outstanding achievement in television drama.He has directed many international stars including: Daniel Baldwin, Patrick Duffy, Peter Strauss, William Devane, Peta Wilson, Markie Post, Lance Henriksen, Frederic Forrest, Jason Connery, Carl Weathers, Margot Kidder, Michael Sarrazin, Bruce Boxleitner, Lesley Ann Warren, Martin Mull and many more. Recently he directed Kevin Sorbo, Robert Englund and Bruce Dern in a Trilogy of monster movies for the US SYFY Channel and Hallmark Entertainment - RHI Films New York and episodes of the Vampire series Blood Ties for Lifetime TV and episodes of TODD AND THE BOOK OF PURE EVIL, for SPACE CHANNEL -- and also supervised and directed the far north adventure series YUKONIC! which debuted in 2011, LOST GIRL for Showcase and the SYFY Channel and a Rob Lowe Christmas movie for HALLMARK. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w casting director Dori Zuckerman

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Dori Zuckerman, casting director for 25+ years casts the critically acclaimed FX series “Wilfred” starring Elijah Wood, Jason Gann, Fiona Gubelmann, and Dorian Brown. Dori worked at William Morris Agency for a few years, then became a publicist in the mid 80s clients at the time included George Clooney, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kelly Preston, Bill Paxton, Alfonso Ribiero, and Andrew Dice Clay. Other TV credits include “Babylon 5” pilot, “The New WKRP in Cincinnati” series, “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch”, and “They Came from Outer Space” Halle Berry did one of her 1stguest star jobs. “That’s My Bush!” on Comedy Central with Tim Bottoms as the President.She cast a pilot for VHI with Gene Simmons of KISS fame as producer, and put “Last Comic Standing” winner John Heffron in his first series. SHe has cast MTV’s “American Mall” which starred Nina Dobrev (Vampire Diaries, DeGrassi) in her first American Production as well as Rob Mayes (upcoming Family Channel series “Jane by Design”), Autumn Reeser (Smokin Aces 2, Entourage), Bresha Webb(Love that Girl), Neil Haskell (“So you Think you Can Dance” fame). For “Pretty Woman she introduced Garry Marshall to funny man Larry Miller who he continues to use in all his films, “To Walk With Lions” with Richard Harris, “City of Industy” with Harvey Keitel, Famke Janssen, and “What’s Cooking” with Mercedes Ruehl, Alfre Woodward, Julianna Marguiles, Joan Chen, Dennis (The Unit) Haysbert, and Kyra (The Closer) Sedgwick. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats w director Peter Marshall PT 15

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall Pt 15 The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career and has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer and director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series and features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes and written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. Other credits inclurde scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex SIkes Movie Beat chats w director Jared Pelletier PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Jared Pelletier, director, (PT 2) is an internationally recognized film director from Toronto, who first gained exposure at 18 with a shortlisted film at the Festival de Cannes. He has gone on to win numerous festival awards for more than five different films. His WWII epic "In the Hearts of Men" 2011 , swept all major production awards including Best Director, Best Picture, and Best Editing at the Arizona Film and Media Expo. In February of 2011 Jared made his new project public, a short that would change the possibilities of visual effects in independent films, the movie is called "Halo: Faith". With over 14,000 Facebook fans gained before a single frame of the film released, the project is regarded a massive success. A teaser trailer released in November, 2011 to mixed but mostly positive feedback from fans; Feedback from the industry, however, has been massively positive. Pelletier was given the opportunity to direct commercials for notable organizations such as FIFA, and received major feature film offers. He is currently working with writer Matthew Kingshott on an upcoming sci-fi horror film. Kingshott has most recently worked with Michael Bassett, director of the upcoming "Silent Hill 3D". Pelletier's 2011 success did not end there, as on November 25th, 2011, he released a trailer to a proof of concept "BioShock" film, based on a massively popular video game much like "Halo: Faith". The trailer gained universal acclaim, and was featured on IGN.com, Yahoo News, Joystiq, and over 20 other major news outlets in just days after release. Today, Pelletier has feature films in various stages of production, along with a major short to release in the Summer of 2012 based on Christopher Nolan's popular "Batman" series. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great interviews, cast & crew listings, events, premieres & more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Colin Ferguson PT 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Colin Ferguson PT3 , actor/director/producer, starred as Marshal Jack Carter in SyFy's "Eureka." The New York Daily News raved, “Ferguson's approach is fluid and funny enough to make it all work.' Ferguson enjoyed working on the series because of the hybrid of drama mixed with quirky comedic elements. Colin's film credits include "Because I Said So", "Rowing Through," and "The Opposite of Sex" among others. He was a regular on the NBC series "Coupling" and "Then Came You." He has guest starred on "Line of Fire", "Malcolm in the Middle", "Crossing Jordan", "Becker” and "Titus. Colin TV movie credits "Mom at 16", "We Were the Mulvaneys", "Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber", "Ladies Night", "More Tales of the City", "Playing House" and "Christmas in Paradise". Colin was a producer on Eureka and has directed the "fan favorite" episodes "Your Face or Mine" and "The Story of O2". He has been tapped by SyFy to bring a more human and character- based element to their intense visual-effects style. It is the marriage of Second City's character-based approach to scene work and television's economic plot movement that defines his style and approach. “I like a story that moves. I like a story that’s driven by a situation created by the reality of it's characters.... and as for comedy I'm just contrary - I like the comedy in my drama and the drama in my comedy." Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with 1st AD Curtis Smith Pt 4

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 9 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Curtis A. Smith, 1st AD Pt 4 landed an internship on the feature film Marriage Material, directed by Jody Poldolsky. The film starred Leslie Ann Warren, James Rebhorn, Alanna Ubach & Michael Silver. Curtis was offered a paid Set Production Assistant position on Out of Sight, directed by Stephen Soderberg, starring George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez & Ving Rhames. Then came Cherry, starring Shalom Harlow & Jake Webber. In 2000, Curtis worked on Girlfight, the Sundance winner produced by Jonathan Sayles and starring Michelle Rodiguez. He went on to work on Pootie Tang directed by Louis CK and featuring Chris Rock, XX/XY which starred Mark Ruffalo and Robot Stories by award-winning director Greg Pak. The Orphan King with Chris Evans and Bill Pullman. The Tripper, which was actor David Arquette’s directing debut, which also starred Thomas Jane, Paul Ruebens and Lukas Haas. Curtis also teamed up recording artist Fred Durst for his award-winning film The Education of Charlie Banks. Philip Seymour Hoffman for his film directorial debut, Jack Goes Boating. Starring Himself. Dustin Lance Black for his directorial debut as well What’s Wrong With Virginia. Starring Jennifer Connelly and Ed Harris. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats w casting director Melissa Skoff

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 3 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Casting director Melissa Skoff has well over one hundred feature film and TV credits to her name. She launched her casting career at Warner Bros. after working in production with Clint Eastwood and John Boorman, she segued into casting at the studio level. When she left Warner Brothers to launch her own independent company, Melissa worked on an array of feature films including “The Emerald Forest,” “Soul Man,” and “Back To School” with Rodney Dangerfield and numerous high profile TV series including “The Dukes of Hazzard,” and “JAG”. She became the Sr. Executive in Charge of Talent for Fox Broadcasting’s “Fox Night at the Movies.” cast ing a number of successful movies for TV including the acclaimed drama, “Doing Time on Maple Drive.” the film helped launch Jim Carrey's feature film stardom and was his first dramatic role. She lent a helping hand in the early successes of George Clooney, Vince Vaughn, Jennifer Aniston, Ben Stiller, Robert Downey, Jr., Lauren Graham, David Spade, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Catherine Bell, and Bryan Cranston. She continues casting independent comedic and dramatic feature films, pilots, series, movies for television, and internet programming. In 2001 she was named “One of Television’s Top 20 Casting Directors” by Ross Reports, an industry publication. Melissa runs successful Professional Level ongoing Cold Reading Classes and does Private Coaching for Adults, Teens, and Kids in Los Angeles and Nashville. Her passion for teaching is reflected in the attention she gives each student, and the skillful direction she offers. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w director Anthony Meindl

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Anthony Meindl, writer, producer, director, actor's first feature screenplay, THE WONDER GIRLS, won Grand Prize Winning Feature Screenplay in the Slamdance Film Festival Screenplay Competition 2007. The film is slated for production in January, 2012 in Berlin.?? Anthony's acting class recently was voted best scene study and cold read studio in Los Angeles by Backstage magazine. Meindl’s other filmmaking credits include producing and directing a number of short films. He wrote and directed the award-winning 35-mm short film, READY? OK! which was a Finalist in the Planet Out Short Film Awards in conjunction with the Sundance and Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festivals. The film was sold to MTV's LOGO Network as part of their "Click List: Best in Short Film Series" and is now on DVD as part of the series FIRST OUT 3. Meindl wrote/directed/produced a TV pilot with actors at his acting studio. It was nominated as "BEST PILOT" at the 2010 Banff World Television Festival. ?The idea has since been expanded into a feature film, called BIRDS OF A FEATHER (with Olympia Dukakis, Bruce Vilanch, Trevor Donovan and Lindsay Hollister and is currently in making the festival rounds). In just one season of producing and directing plays (2003/2004), his first three productions - SWIMMING IN THE SHALLOWS (Best Comedic Direction Nomination by LA Weekly), DOGS BARKING (Best Direction Nomination by LA Weekly), and THE DEAD-EYE BOY (based upon the play by JUNEBUG scribe Angus MacLachlan and named one of the Top 10 Productions in Los Angeles Theatre in 2003) - all earned unanimous critical praise, playing to sold-out audiences across Los Angeles. His first book, AT LEFT BRAIN, TURN RIGHT is scheduled to be released in January, 2012. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats w director Peter Marshall PT 14

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall Pt 14 The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career and has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer and director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series and features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes and written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. Other credits inclurde scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with 1st AD Curtis Smith Pt 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Curtis A. Smith, 1st AD Pt3 landed an internship on the feature film Marriage Material, directed by Jody Poldolsky. The film starred Leslie Ann Warren, James Rebhorn, Alanna Ubach & Michael Silver. Curtis was offered a paid Set Production Assistant position on Out of Sight, directed by Stephen Soderberg, starring George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez & Ving Rhames. Then came Cherry, starring Shalom Harlow & Jake Webber. In 2000, Curtis worked on Girlfight, the Sundance winner produced by Jonathan Sayles and starring Michelle Rodiguez. He went on to work on Pootie Tang directed by Louis CK and featuring Chris Rock, XX/XY which starred Mark Ruffalo and Robot Stories by award-winning director Greg Pak. The Orphan King with Chris Evans and Bill Pullman. The Tripper, which was actor David Arquette’s directing debut, which also starred Thomas Jane, Paul Ruebens and Lukas Haas. Curtis also teamed up recording artist Fred Durst for his award-winning film The Education of Charlie Banks. Philip Seymour Hoffman for his film directorial debut, Jack Goes Boating. Starring Himself. Dustin Lance Black for his directorial debut as well What’s Wrong With Virginia. Starring Jennifer Connelly and Ed Harris. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director Robert Smithline

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Robert Smitline writer director, is a graduate of Hofstra University in 2001, Robert majored in Film Studies and Production, and minored in Creative Writing. In 2001, he won the “First Runner-Up” and “Editing Award” for his film, Get the Hell Out of Heaven. In 2002, the film eventually went on to premiere at the Back East Picture Showin Hoboken and was also screened at the “Long Island International Film Expo” film festival. Robert also wrote a one-act play called “Trust Us”, for which he won the coveted“ Harold and Marilyn Cohen Award." After graduating, Robert spent time working as a production assistant on various productions in New York City, such as Girlfight 2000, Never Again 2001, Robot Stories 2001, and Knots 2002. He has also worked on various commercials with Ridley Scott’s Associates, RSA NY. Robert then devoted his attention to writing and directing his own independent 23-minute short film, Escape from the Night. It premiered at the Cape May Film Festival in 2003 and was also screened at the Long Island Film Festival in 2004. Later that year, Escape from the Night was the co-winner of the “Best Short Film” at the Telluride Indiefest, which played alongside the prestigious Telluride Film Festival. Robert’s most recent project is Trust Us. Based on his award-winning one-act play, Robert has adapted it into a feature-length screenplay that is currently in development. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats w director Peter Marshall PT 13

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 8 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall Pt 13 The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career and has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer and director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series and features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes and written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. Other credits inclurde scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with filmmaker Kyle Olson

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 6 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Kyle Olson is an award winning filmmaker working in Hollywood in Television Production. He is currently working on “America’s Next Top Model”, in production and also assists with the casting process. He has worn different hats while working on shows like “Glee” as an audience extras coordinator, “The Voice” as an audience warm up guy, and “Last Call with Carson Daly” as a member of their talent team. In 2011 completed filming the pilot episode of a new web series he wrote and directed, called “Mouth to Mouth”. Occasionally he's called in to work pyrotechnics at Universal Studios for special events. Olson, was raised in Milwaukee, went to school at Columbia College Hollywood after graduating High School from South Milwaukee High. Each summer, Olson returns to Milwaukee to offer an annual “Summer Entertainment Camp”. In 2011, the camp celebrated its third year and continues to grow in popularity. A feature length documentary has just been released to show what happens on screen and behind the scenes during the camp. Kyle is searching for new ways to expand the Entertainment Camp to bigger platforms, which include the possibilities of taking the program national next summer. When he’s not working in television on an official ‘crew’ or working on his camp, Olson uses a creative way to stay working in the industry by serving as an instructor with the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles. Here, Kyle teaches CPR, First Aid, and other life saving skills to high-profile clients, such as The Walt Disney Studios and Universal Studios Hollywood. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w director Peter Marshall Pt 12

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 1 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall Pt 12 The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career and has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer and director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series and features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes and written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. Other credits inclurde scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats w director Alexia Anastasio

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Alexia Anastasio, Director/Producer, is an artist, actress and filmmaker who has starred, co-directed and co-produced many independent film productions. Alexia draws, paints, enjoys doing collage work and photography. As an actress she was recently featured in feature film Supernaturalz, HBO's Bored to Death, VH1 “If you like...” commercial and Vetiver "Everyday" music video. Alexia started experimenting in film about 12 years ago while she was attending SUNY Purchase. She made many short films some experimental narratives and documentaries, started her own art, music and film festival, CAMP Festival. She has worked for many directors, festivals, distribution companies and even an independent cinema. After working behind the scenes on many independent shorts and features, she edited a feature documentary, Vampira: The Movie, associate produced, The Wild World of Ted V. Mikels, produced and starred in mockumentary, 7 Deadly Sins: Inside the Ecomm Cult and helped promote and sell the movies at horror and comic book conventions. Not to mention that she also sold her short films. That is where she discovered that their was a profound connection between fan and filmmaker. Her current film, Adventures in Plymptoons!, is a feature documentary which has been playing all of the world at film festivals including Annecy International Animation Film Festival, San Francisco Documentary Film Festival, Woodstock Film Festival and Flip Animation Film Festival in the UK. She has also recently mentored a young filmmaker, Dana Farley with her first documentary film, Beyond the Noise, My Transcendental Meditation Journey where she interviews and is interviewed by filmmaker David Lynch. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w director Peter Marshall Pt 11

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall Pt 11 The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career and has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer and director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series and features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes and written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. Other credits inclurde scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w Brent Roske and Sally Kirkland

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Brent Roske, Emmy nominated director d received a Commemorative Emmy for producing. For 9 years Roske was a Creative Director at NBC Universal, creating and directing hundreds of campaigns for brands such as Coke, uni-ball, and the Olympics to name a few and TV specials including Hard Rock Café presents, Al Roker’s Together For Care and Eco-Hollywood. Other projects include Lonestar Trixie with Richard Dreyfuss, Playground Girls which screened at MOCA during the national tour of Basquiat, African Chelsea co-starring Sally Kirkland, the trailer for the best-seller ‘Cold Hit’ starring author Stephen J. Cannell, Last Day Foundation with Ken Davitian and Jon Lovitz and a documentary short for UNESCO and Lucasfilm starring producer Frank Marshall. Roske has won 42 Telly Awards, 2 Reggies and an Environmental Media Marketing Award. Sally Kirkland trained under Lee Strasberg in the 1960s. Movies and TV she appeared in: The Sting, The Kansas City Massacre, Breakheart Pass, Private Benjamin.Fatal Games, Paint It Black and High Stakes with Kathy Bates. Best of the Best with Eric Roberts and James Earl Jones. General Hospital and Falcon Crest. Sally garnered an Oscar nomination for her role in Anna. The Haunted with Jeffrey DeMunn and Cassie Yates. In The Heat of Passion with Jsu Garcia. She teamed with Andrew Stevens in Double Threat, JFK. Murder She Wrote, The Nanny, Felicity. Days of Our Lives, Excess Baggage, Edtv and with Peter Gallager in a TV adaptation of Aldous Huxley's Brave New World. Audit, The Rose Technique, Mango Kiss and Coffee Date Night of the Wolf. She has made over 120 film appearances. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats w Andrea Shreeman Gregor Collins

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Andrea Shreeman Gregor Collins co-wrote and are currently packaging the feature film It's a Good Day to Die. Andrea began acting at age 15 in summer stock theater. She was a founding member of No Time, a sketch troupe still performing on the campus of George Washington University (now under the name Recess). She made over 75 appearances as various characters with The Standard Deviants, an educational comedy team still airing on PBS. Andrea has written and performed 7 one-person shows including Bambi’s Box which received glowing media notice and a win at 15 Minutes of Fem. She appeared on the second run of Comedy Central’s Make Me Laugh alongside comedians Scott Larose and Rick Overton. In 2008 she served as Director of Fundraising on the Sundance Award-Winning Documentary, Fuel. She holds an MFA in Acting from USC, has studied extensively with acting coach Larry Moss and is a Writers Boot Camp graduate.

Gregor Collins began his entertainment career as a producer for reality TV. He left reality to pursue the theater, and established a reputation in the indie film world as a tireless and talented actor. Most recently he produced/starred in the critically-acclaimed feature, Night Before the Wedding, produced/co-wrote/starred in the forthcoming, Goodbye Promise, and is currently working on his debut book, I Just Met a Girl Named Maria, about his unlikely, real-life romance with renowned Holocaust Refugee, Maria Altmann. He holds a BA in Media Production from Florida State University. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with writer Jane Espenson PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Jane Espenson, writer producer PT 2. Her early work was primarily in comedy and included stints at Dinosaurs and Ellen. She later moved to the hour-long format where she wrote episodes for shows including Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, The O.C., Gilmore Girls, The Inside, Dollhouse, Battlestar Galactica, Caprica, A Game of Thrones, Torchwood: Miracle Day, and co-created Syfy's Warehouse 13. Science fiction and fantasy are well represented among these titles, cementing her reputation as a genre writer. She also co-wrote and executive-produced the Emmy-nominated Battlestar webisodes, The Face of the Enemy, and has written comic books, short stories and edited books of essays. She is currently proud be Consulting Producer on ABC's upcoming Once Upon a Time, and has executive produced (along with co-writer Brad Bell and director Jeff Greenstein) her own web series called Husbands, a marriage equality comedy.Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with stuntman Christopher Hadley

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Christopher Hadley's (stunt perfromer) The first Stunt Coordinator Chris worked with is John DePasquale, who got him a job as a precision driver on "Fair Game". Chris had a great time simulating traffic and watching stunt performers like Grady Bishop, Bob Brown, Chick Bernhardt, Jeff Cadiente, Jim Churchman, John Zimmerman,Chuck and Steven Picerni and stunt legends Glen Wilder and Debbie Evans. At this point he knew that this was his passion and that he was going to pursue stunts as a career. He then did a couple films at Full Sail and UCF which led into a situation where he got to choreographed a fight scene. Christopher assisted DePasquale on a German Film with Marine and Stunt Coordinating. Chris met Grady Bishop and ended up going through the Extreme Stunt and Precision Driving clinic, where he was awarded best overall driver by the other drivers and started to get put to work more and more through Grady and other Stunt Coordinators and Professionals including Dave Kramer and Chief Craig Clarke. Christopher has been a stuntman and actor for close to 17 years now.
Chris has been fortunate enough to help contribute to numerous Features, TV shows, Commercials and Live Events. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Kristen Shaw PT 4

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Kristen Shaw PT 4 Acting & Audition Coach & actor has appeared in over 2 dozen Film and Television projects, as well as having more than 25 National Commercials to her credit. Kristen was recently seen as "Nora", the First Gentleman's Chief-of-Staff, in ABC's hit Commander-in-Chief, with Geena Davis and Donald Sutherland. She was called a "modern day Lady MacBeth" by the New York Times, for her portrayal of "Fiona", William Petersen's tough-talking wife in the Oscar nominated film, The Contender. She received an Emmy campaign by the producers of the critically-acclaimed ABC series, Line of Fire, for her role as "Janet Malloy", wife to the mob boss, played by David Paymer. Look for her in Resurrecting the Champ with Samuel L. Jackson, The Last Castle, with Robert Redford, Nothing But the Truth, with Kate Beckinsale, and many others. Since arriving in Atlanta in April of 2009, Kristen has appeared in the Kevin Spacey film Father of Invention, as well as filming a strong supporting role in the Sony picture Straw Dogs, with Kate Boswoth and James Marsden. Kristen has been teaching classes and providing personal coaching and audition technique for over 10 years. She has helped many actors go on to Film, Television and Starring Roles on Broadway. Her on-going Audition Technique Class and Actor’s Career Development Group has helped many actors reach their goals, at all levels – from getting SAG cards, to getting Oscar nominations. She is passionately committed to helping Actors achieve their goals, in all areas of life. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats Rick Vaicius Flyway Film Fest

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Rick Vaicius is director and founder of Flyway Film Festival, Wisconsin's bluff premier destination for independent film as noted by Emmy award-winning blogger Scott W. Smith “ … a festival that should be on your radar” . Founded in 2008 it evolved from the monthly film programming and semi-annual filmmaker events Vaicius proposed and curated at the Lake Pepin Art & Design Center in Pepin. Vaicius has created a standout, intimate and high-quality annual festival. Over the past four years, Flyway has brought over 80 filmmakers into the local community. In addition to screening remarkable films, it has become a unique venue for filmmakers to network and discuss projects and the "state of the industry" in the film world. Vaicius has already persuaded some top film industry talent to appear including Brian Newman (former CEO of Robert DeNiro's Tribeca Film Festival), director Kelley Baker (former Hollywood sound designer known as the “Angry Filmmaker"); director/author John Reiss (Bomb It, “Think Outside the Box Office: The Ultimate Guide to Distribution on the Digital Era”); and Academy award-nominated producer Ted Hope (21 Grams, American Splendor). Vaicius, a lifelong cinephile developed a true passion for independent cinema as a student at the University of Minnesota. He spent many hours addressing postcards for Al Migrom’s then-fledgling Rivertown Film Festival (now in its 31st year as the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival), and doing manual labor for David Lee at the Cedar Theatre, in exchange for free admission to the independent films they offered. His love of movies has never wavered. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sike Movie Beat chats with Peter Marshall Pt 10

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall Pt 10 The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career and has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer and director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series and features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes and written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. Other credits inclurde scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with producer Mark Frost

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Mark Frost, producer, writer, director began his career in 1975, by co-writing two episodes of The Six Million Dollar Man. He returned to home town Minneapolis to write stage plays for the Guthrie Theatre. Between 1982 and 1985, he co-wrote a number of Hill Street Blues episodes, and directed one. He began collaborating with David Lynch in 1986. In 1987, Frost was a screenwriter for The Believers. He created and was the executive producer of American Chronicles in 1990. In 1989, Lynch and Frost produced the pilot episode of Twin Peaks. The Twin Peaks series first aired on ABC in 1990 with Frost as co-creator and co-executive producer (with David Lynch). He wrote 10 episodes, directing and playing an uncredited part as a TV Newscaster in the first episode of the second season. His brother Scott Frost wrote the "spinoff" book The Autobiography of F.B.I. Special Agent Dale Cooper: My Life, My Tapes and his father Warren had a recurring role on the show. With David Lynch, Frost co-created and co-executively produced the sitcom On the Air, writer, in 1992. That year, he was credited as co-executive producer of Lynch feature prequel Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, the documentary Hugh Hefner: Once Upon a Time, and was co-screenwriter and director of Storyville. Frost published his first novel, The List of Seven, in 1993. The Six Messiahs, followed in 1995. He published his third novel Before I Wake, under the pseudonym Eric Bowman, in 1997. The Greatest Game Ever Played, his fourth book, was published in 2002. In 1998, Frost created, executively produced, wrote and directed the TV drama-comedy Buddy Faro. Frost provided the story for Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, that was released in 2007. His third golf book "The Match", published in 2007, describes a classic private match played at Cypress Point Club in 1956. Frost studied acting, directing and playwriting at Carnegie Mellon.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with producer Lenny Bitondo

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Lenny Bitondo, producer, was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. His last film “2:22” went on to win Best Feature Film at The Malibu International Film Festival 2009, as well as being chosen to close the 2009 St. Louis Film Festival. He also produced the Lion’s Gate release “Played”. Starring Mick Rossi, Vinnie Jones, Val Kilmer, Gabriel Byrne, Anthony LaPaglia, Bruno Kirby and Sile Bermingham. Drawing you in with a delightfully dark premise, the film A Kiss and a Promise is co-written and directed by Phillip Guzman and stars Mick Rossi, Natasha Gregson Wagner (High Fidelity), Patrick Bergin (Patriot Games) and Sean Power (Lead Balloon). “We wanted to make a film that was based on actual true stories, one that was difficult in subject matter, because our main character was going to be a deeply troubled individual. The end result was a film that would deeply affect and change us all,” Guzman says.Rave reviews were received after screening at the 2011 Cinequest Film Festival and 2011 Dallas International Film Festival. Including Variety: “An exceptional offbeat suspensor,” “Rossi is creepily convincing as a sociopath.” And called “ a dark and challenging film” by Go See Talk.“A Kiss and A Promise” follows the story of David Beck (Mick Rossi), a closet sociopath but seemingly normal man, who owns and operates a bed and breakfast in Ontario with his wife (Natasha Gregson Wagner, who is the spitting image of her famous mother Natalie Wood), a fiery woman with masochistic tendencies. The harmony of the house is disrupted when a young girl’s body is found on the edge of town. The shocking climax of this twisted tale reveals the darker side of the human psyche. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with writer Jane Espenson

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 6 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Jane Espenson, writer producer. Her early work was primarily in comedy and included stints at Dinosaurs and Ellen. She later moved to the hour-long format where she wrote episodes for shows including Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, The O.C., Gilmore Girls, The Inside, Dollhouse, Battlestar Galactica, Caprica, A Game of Thrones, Torchwood: Miracle Day, and co-created Syfy's Warehouse 13. Science fiction and fantasy are well represented among these titles, cementing her reputation as a genre writer. She also co-wrote and executive-produced the Emmy-nominated Battlestar webisodes, The Face of the Enemy, and has written comic books, short stories and edited books of essays. She is currently proud be Consulting Producer on ABC's upcoming Once Upon a Time, and has executive produced (along with co-writer Brad Bell and director Jeff Greenstein) her own web series called Husbands, a marriage equality comedy.Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Nadine Jolson PR

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 4 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Nadine Jolson, PR, and actor Joshua Fredric Smith, discuss branding yourself for success and working with PR and marketing to create a buzz about you and your project. This is critical information for filmmakers. Jolson Creative is a group of professionals with over twenty years of extensive experience in successful publicity campaigns and image marketing for Independent Films. This talented team of publicists, writers, and designers who specialize in PR campaign development, creation of marketing and press materials, high profile media placements, red carpet events and social networking. Nadine's clients have run the gamut from major companies to emerging businesses in the corporate, fashion and entertainment industries. Her vision was to bring a new creative spin to the world of marketing and public relations. From beginning to end, Jolson Creative provides each client with unparalleled service and creativity to get their independent film the great buzz that it deserves. touch.Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director Rod Lurie

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Rod Lurie wrote and directed the widely praised Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominated political thriller “The Contender,” starring Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges, Gary Oldman and Christian Slater. The film was also honored by the Broadcast Film Critics with the first-ever Alan J. Pakula Award. His latest film, “Straw Dogs,” is a remake of the 1971 classic, starring James Marsden, Kate Bosworth, and Alexander Skarsgard, and was released in September, 2011. Lurie’s other most recent projects include “Nothing But the Truth,” starring Kate Beckinsale, Alan Alda, and Matt Dillon, “Resurrecting the Champ,” which starred Samuel L. Jackson and Josh Hartnett, the ABC drama “Commander in Chief,” a show centered on the first female President of the United States starring Geena Davis and Donald Sutherland which he created and executive produced, the military prison thriller “The Last Castle,“ which starred Robert Redford, James Gandolfini, Mark Ruffalo and co-star Brian Goodman, who was part of the cast of “Line of Fire,” the one-hour FBI drama that he Executive Produced for ABC. Lurie made his film writing and directing debut in 1998 with the dramatic short “Four Second Delay,” which won the Best Short Film award at the Atlanta Film Festival and the Crested Butte Reel Fest. The film also won the Prix du Jury at the Festival of American Cinema in Deauville, France. Lurie followed in 2000 with his first feature film “Deterrence,” a drama about America coming to the brink of nuclear war, starring Kevin Pollak and Timothy Hutton. Before he segued to filmmaking, Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor Stanley Livingston

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Stanley Livingston, actor, can boast of a career of fifty-five years - including a phenomenal twelve-year run as "CHIP DOUGLAS" on one of television's most popular series My Three Sons. The series is television's second longest running situation comedy and has been continuously broadcast for 50 years! The show made its debut in 1960 and was produced for 12 years completing nearly 400 episodes. Livingston’s career blossomed in the area of theatrical motion pictures as well. Stanley appeared in ten feature films including RALLY 'ROUND THE FLAG, BOYS, with Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward; THE BONNIE PARKER STORY, with Dorothy Provine; PLEASE DON'T EAT THE DASIES, with Doris Day and David Niven; X-15, with Charles Bronson and Mary Tyler Moore; HOW THE WEST WAS WON (the last Cinerama movie ever made), with Debbie Reynolds and George Peppard; PRIVATE PARTS (the Paul Bartel cult classic); HOTWIRE, with James Keach and the Roger Corman produced, ATTACK OF THE 60 FOOT CENTERFOLD. He also appeared in many Television Movies including SARGE - THE BADGE OR THE CROSS, with George Kennedy, LUCAS TANNER, with David Hartmann and HIGH SCHOOL USA. His other activities are behind the camera. He has written, produced and directed numerous commercials, music videos, and PBS-type educational programming as well as serving as 2nd Unit Director and co-writer on two feature films, THE AFTERMATH and EMPIRE OF THE DARK. Stanley wrote, co-produced and served as a segment director for the television pilot, L.A. ROCKS! The pilot starred Sherman Hemsley (formerly "GEORGE JEFFERSON" on THE JEFFERSONS). He is the Founder and CEO of THE ACTOR’S JOURNEY PROJECT.Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sike Movie Beat chats with Peter Marshall Pt 9

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall Pt 9 The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career and has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer and director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series and features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes and written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. Other credits inclurde scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sike Movie Beat chats with Peter Marshall Pt 8

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall Pt 8 The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career and has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer and director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series and features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes and written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. Other credits inclurde scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Rich Peterson Mad Horror

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Richard Peterson has worked for years in the music and entertainment industry beginning in 1999, Richard worked as an independent music promoter, with his self owned company Icon Entertainment, booking regional and national touring acts in venues in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota. He took over as the booking agent for Luther’s Blues and The Annex, both prominent music venues in Madison, WI. He developed the Icon Entertainment Battle of the Bands that took place in 2003 and 2004. After the first years run in Madison, he took the show to two additional Wisconsin cities Appleton and Milwaukee. The second year featured 58 bands throughout the year. He is also the sole creator of what is now know as the Maximum Ink Halloween Spooktacular a Halloween concert that has sold out shows each year for the ten years. In 2008, Richard hung up his musical ties and began a career in the horror industry as the director of the Madison Horror Film Festival which showcases short and feature horror films. In 2009 Richard took on the roles of writer, producer and director of the late night horror television show, “Bordello of Horror”. In 2009 and part of 2010, Richard became associate producer on the well received podcast The Graveyard Show based out of L.A. The third Madison Horror Film festival is Saturday October 8th. Pre-festival activities include a live pre-party broadcast of “Bordello of Horror” on Friday October 7th. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with attorney Paul Battista PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Paul Battista, Esq PT 2 has provided legal services to over 95 feature film, documentary and television projects in which he has represented either a producer/production company or an individual providing services to the project. He has been a guest speaker at film festivals and conferences, including Slamdance Film Festival and Film Independent’s Filmmaker Forum. He lectures at film and law schools in the Los Angeles area. Paul wrote, directed and produced the low budget independent feature film Crooks (2002) which was released by Warner Home Video. His book Independent Film Producing: The Outsider’s Guide To Producing A First Low Budget Film is required or recommended reading at film, business and law schools throughout the country including: UCLA MFA Producing Program; NYU Film School; University of Utah Film; Columbia College of Chicago Film; Colorado Film School; California Institute of the Arts; Art Center of Pasadena; NYU Stern Business School; Southwestern Law School; and Chapman University Law School. He is licensed to practice law in California and New York
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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Orly Ravid film acquisition

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Orly Ravid, PT 3 Co-Executive Director The Film Collaborative At TFC, Orly works primarily on distribution, sales/licensing and contract/negotiation services with a focus on new media digital distribution. She also handles theatrical releases. A “big picture” thinker, Orly created TFC in response to a dominant and overarching structure that favors middlemen, not filmmakers. Her intense diligence in protecting filmmakers' rights and revenues is equally matched by her passion for art film and socio/political issue-focused documentaries. Orly is committed to helping artistically and intellectually rigorous and important films reach their respective audiences via a financial model that is sustainable for filmmakers. She is also a programming consultant at Palm Springs International Film Festival and a Programming Associate for documentaries at Sundance. Her past affiliations include Senator Entertainment (VP Acquisitions and Distribution); Wolfe Releasing (Director: Acquisitions, Theatrical, Non-Theatrical, Business Affairs and Digital Distribution); Ravid Film Consulting (Distribution and Marketing for filmmakers and distributors); Maxmedia (Development); Amazing Movies & Picture This! Entertainment (Acquisitions, Distribution and Sales); and Outfest (Board of Directors and Associate Programmer). Orly received my B.A in English Literature and with a minor in Film from Columbia University. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor/writer Mick Rossi

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 6 Sep 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Mick Rossi actor, writer, musician & producer began his career in Manchester, England by forming the cult British Punk rock band Slaughter and the Dogs. Mick has written & produced several albums with Slaughter and the Dogs to date and they are considered to be one of the founders of the Punk Rock movement in Britain today. Mick transition into acting under the direction of famed British actor/director Keith Allen for the BBC. Since moving to LA, Mick continues to work as an actor in independent Film. As a writer he has penned scripts with actors Gabriel Byrne, Joanne Whalley & Patrick Bergin, etc Mick is the author of several original screenplays including the Lionsgate hit PLAYED. Mick stars in the lead role of “Ray Burns” in “Played” opposite a star studded cast including Val Kilmer, Gabriel Byrne, Vinnie Jones, Anthony LaPaglia, Patrick Bergin, the late great Bruno Kirby, Joanne Whalley, and Patsy Kensit. “Played” took home awards for Best Picture at the Hollywood Film Festival & Best Original Screenplay at the Malibu International Film Festival. Mick followed up “Played” with the dramatic heist thriller 2:22 directed by Phillip Guzman and produced by Canadian producer Lenny Bitondo. He co-wrote 2:22 with writer director Phillip Guzman. Mick also co-produced 2:22. Mick’s latest project is the dark psychological thriller “A Kiss and a Promise” which he also penned with Phillip Guzman. Mick plays the leading role of “David Beck” a sociopath opposite actress Natasha Gregson Wagner. “A Kiss and a Promise” was directed by Phillip Guzman and produced by Lenny Bitondo. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes’ Movie Beat for other great interviews, cast and crew listings, events, premieres and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Joke & Biagio PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 1 Sep 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Joke and Biagio (PT 2) are married, and best known for creating and executive producing “Scream Queens” on VH1 and Co-Executive Producing Beauty and the Geek. The duo earned their documentary wings under acclaimed filmmaker R.J. Cutler (The War Room, The September Issue) and honed their reality TV skills working with luminaries like Mark Burnett and J.D. Roth of 3Ball Productions. They've produced several hundred hours of film and television, working as writers, producers, directors, and editors as they earned their Executive Producer titles.This husband and wife team (Joke's the wife, Biagio's the hubby) make film and TV. Their current documentary Dying to do Letterman has been invited by the International Documentary Association to qualify for an Academy Award® at DocuWeeks™11. To fund their indie Oscar® run, they launched a Kickstarter campaign which runs through September 4, and raised $40,000 from 400 backers in just one week. Having just completed their second season of the world-wide hit SCREAM QUEENS (playing in over 30 countries), season 1 of IFC's Rhett and Link: Commercial Kings, and their six year, feature-length documentary Dying to do Letterman (coming to a theater near you soon) Joke and Biagio strive to challenge themselves creatively with each new project they embrace. They are currently in production on a new, true documentary series for MTV called CAGED which will premiere in 2012. The show follows young adults in Minden, Louisiana as they struggle to find their place in the world. Every subject on the show has one thing in common: they're all connected through amateur MMA Cage fighting. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great conversations, cast and crew listings, event, premieres and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Gary Marsh

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Gary Marsh founded Breakdown Services in 1971, creating the process that is used around the world to cast feature films, television shows, commercials, theater and other projects that require actors. Marsh began his career as an actor after emigrating from England in 1963 appearing in such films as “Camelot” and Shampoo,” but he terminated his acting career to begin Breakdown Services. He is a 1976 graduate of UCLA and a member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Since Breakdown Services inception it has developed many other services for the industry, including the Virtual Channel Network that uses the power of the Internet to transmit original content developed specifically for members of the entertainment community. Actors use Breakdowns’ Shadowfax service to obtain audition material at as well as Actor’s Access that allows for actors to update their pictures, resume and demo reels to submit for specific roles posted at the request of casting directors. Casting About is an up-to-date source for real-time casting and production information in Los Angeles and New York and Talentproplus is a database application that organizes and automates the daily tasks of talent representative businesses. Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, Breakdown Services operates through a global network of services in the U.S., England, Canada and Australia. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes’ Movie Beat for other great interviews, cast and crew listings, events, premieres and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat cats with Drew Rosas & Nick Sommer

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Drew Rosas is an independent filmmaker and owner and CEO of The Surgery Room Production Company. His work experience includes several feature length film projects including Public Enemies, Modus Operandi, Handmade Nation, Hamlet ADD and his directorial debut Blood Junkie (recently selected for distribution with Troma Entertainment). Rosas has produced and directed dozens of commercials and several Television pilots. Currently, Rosas lives in Los Angeles, CA where he works as a Director, DP and Editor on TV development projects for the TV production company Four Henrys. He is currently in Pre-Production on his 2nd feature film Billy Club, slated to shoot in Wisconsin in September 2011. Nick Sommer is an independent filmmaker living and working in Milwaukee, WI.Sommer has appeared in several feature and short film projects including Modus Operandiand Blood Junkie. Sommer has directed and produced several commercials and music videos in Milwaukee. He is a lead actor in the television pilot Paranormal Midwest, a ghost hunting comedy and is scheduled to appear in Frankie Latina’s up and coming revenge film Skinny Dip. In 2009, Sommer directed several music video sand several local commercials and corporate videos including two spots for Revolution Skate Shop in Sheboygan WI, and the Future Educators Association.This September, Sommer will be making his feature length directorial debut on the filmBilly Club with co-creator Drew Rosas, as well as playing one of the leading roles. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Joke & Biagio

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Joke and Biagio are married, and best known for creating and executive producing “Scream Queens” on VH1 and Co-Executive Producing Beauty and the Geek. The duo earned their documentary wings under acclaimed filmmaker R.J. Cutler (The War Room, The September Issue) and honed their reality TV skills working with luminaries like Mark Burnett and J.D. Roth of 3Ball Productions. They've produced several hundred hours of film and television, working as writers, producers, directors, and editors as they earned their Executive Producer titles.This husband and wife team (Joke's the wife, Biagio's the hubby) make film and TV. Their current documentary Dying to do Letterman has been invited by the International Documentary Association to qualify for an Academy Award® at DocuWeeks™11. To fund their indie Oscar® run, they launched a Kickstarter campaign which runs through September 4, and raised $40,000 from 400 backers in just one week. Having just completed their second season of the world-wide hit SCREAM QUEENS (playing in over 30 countries), season 1 of IFC's Rhett and Link: Commercial Kings, and their six year, feature-length documentary Dying to do Letterman (coming to a theater near you soon) Joke and Biagio strive to challenge themselves creatively with each new project they embrace. They are currently in production on a new, true documentary series for MTV called CAGED which will premiere in 2012. The show follows young adults in Minden, Louisiana as they struggle to find their place in the world. Every subject on the show has one thing in common: they're all connected through amateur MMA Cage fighting. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great conversations, cast and crew listings, event, premieres and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beats chats with director Jack Perez PT 4

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Jack Perez, PT 4, is a 20-year veteran of the motion picture and television industry. He has directed nine feature films, is the recipient of awards for both writing and directing, and has received the critical praise of Roger Ebert, Harry Knowles from Ain’t It Cool News, drive-in critic Joe Bob Briggs,Fangoria, Film Threat, The LA Weekly, The Austin Chronicleand The New York Times.
Perez graduated with honors from New York University’s Department of Film and Television. In his early career, he was hired by Sam Raimi & Universal Studios to direct the pilot for the popular television series, Xena: Princess Warrior.
Following his work on Xena, Perez directed two acclaimed feature films: The Big Empty, a revisionist private eye tale which competed at the AFI International Film Festival (winning the WGA’s Best New Writer Award); and the black-comic thriller, La Cucaracha, which was honored with the Best Feature Award at the Austin Film Festival and was released theatrically to excellent reviews.
In recent years, Perez directed Wild Things 2 for Sony/Columbia; wrote and directed the MTV horror send-up,Monster Island and wrote and directed the camp sci-fi spectacular and internet sensation, Mega Shark Vs. Giant Octopus.
Perez recently wrote and directed Polar Bear Payback, an online game for Adult Swim. He is currently writing, and will direct, the feature, Deep Blue Sea 2, the sequel to Renny Harlin’s hit 1999 film.
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Rex Sike Movie Beat chats with Peter Marshall Pt 7

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall Pt 7 The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career and has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer and director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series and features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes and written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. Other credits inclurde scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sike Movie Beat chats with Peter Pastorelli

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Peter Pastorelli grew up in show business. His father, Peter Pastorelli Senior, was a major presence in the film community, location managing films shot in New York City, titles like Sea of Love and Presumed Innocent and production managing Stephen King’s The Stand for television. Being surrounded by the excitement of film making at such a young, impressionable age, Peter realized that there was nowhere else he wanted to be than on a movie set. Starting in the location department, managing a variety of projects from the independent classic Garden State to the FX hit show, Rescue Me with Dennis Leary, Peter quickly moved into production managing and, most currently, producing. His credits include New York I Love You, Salvation Boulevard, and 2011 winner at Sundance for the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award, Another Happy Day, written and directed by Sam Levinson. Peter is currently developing projects for major studios, as well as for his own production company, Long Road Films.
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Rex Sikes Movie Beats chats with director Jack Perez PT 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Jack Perez, PT 3, is a 20-year veteran of the motion picture and television industry. He has directed nine feature films, is the recipient of awards for both writing and directing, and has received the critical praise of Roger Ebert, Harry Knowles from Ain’t It Cool News, drive-in critic Joe Bob Briggs,Fangoria, Film Threat, The LA Weekly, The Austin Chronicleand The New York Times.
Perez graduated with honors from New York University’s Department of Film and Television. In his early career, he was hired by Sam Raimi & Universal Studios to direct the pilot for the popular television series, Xena: Princess Warrior.
Following his work on Xena, Perez directed two acclaimed feature films: The Big Empty, a revisionist private eye tale which competed at the AFI International Film Festival (winning the WGA’s Best New Writer Award); and the black-comic thriller, La Cucaracha, which was honored with the Best Feature Award at the Austin Film Festival and was released theatrically to excellent reviews.
In recent years, Perez directed Wild Things 2 for Sony/Columbia; wrote and directed the MTV horror send-up,Monster Island and wrote and directed the camp sci-fi spectacular and internet sensation, Mega Shark Vs. Giant Octopus.
Perez recently wrote and directed Polar Bear Payback, an online game for Adult Swim. He is currently writing, and will direct, the feature, Deep Blue Sea 2, the sequel to Renny Harlin’s hit 1999 film.
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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with CSA Helen McCready PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Helen McCready, PT 2, casting director, C.S.A., began working as an actor in 1985 in British Columbia. as an extra on 21 Jump Street. She assisted in extra casting at Denise Love Talent Agency. In 1999, Helen launched Helen Wheels Productions, LLC in Arizona. Now in Burbank Helen’s success as a casting director has continued with projects such as Director Sam Mendes’s Away We Go, Nancy Meyer’s - Meryl Streep’s and Alec Balwdwin’s It’s Complicated. McCready is casting director for a number of films Margarine Wars with Doris Roberts, Robert Loggia, Terri Moore, Dee Wallace, Zombie Drugs and Suspicion. She is currently casting two SAG web series The Resolve and “Writers Block”. She is casting Just Like Me, starring Chris Kattan and location casting for Sleeping Around along with eight other feature films in 2011. She is VP of casting for two inde production companies, Bengal Pictures and DB Rich Productions. Helen will executive produce and cast her screenpla Racetrack in 2012. Helen uncovers everything an actor needs to know from the audition to booking the role in her book for actors, “Audition & Book It!” Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great interviews, cast and crew listings, events, premieres and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Paul Provenza Pt 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Paul Provenza, PT 3, an accomplished comedian, classically trained actor and an innovative filmmaker has worked TV, movies, theater and stand-up comedy for more than 2 decades. Paul has gone back and forth between acting and stand up comedy in every medium from TV to theater to film. He has been a guest on every major talk show from The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson to The Tonight Show starring Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Jimmy Kimmel Show, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and was a favorite on Live with Regis and Kathy Lee. Paul was a series regular on the NBC hit Empty Nest, and starred in his own ABC series, The Pursuit of Happiness, was a series regular on The Facts of Life. He co-starred with Keanu Reeves & Andy Griffith in the critically acclaimed CBS feature Under The Influence, receiving rave notices for his dramatic performance. He starred as ‘Doc Capra’ on CBS’s Northern Exposure, and as ‘Parker Meridian’ on the Showtime hit series, Beggars and Choosers. He had a recurring role as Senate aide ‘Steve Onorato’ on NBC's The West Wing. Paul co-produced and co-wrote a series of specials for the Sci-Fi Network, SYFY with Penn Jillette (Penn And Teller) - a comedy/reality show that examined the real science behind science fiction. Paul directed and co-produced with Penn the unique and controversial documentary The Aristocrats, featuring a virtual “Who’s Who” of comedy stars. His show The Green Room returns for season 2 on Showtime. His book !Satirists!, was released 2010. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beats chats with director Jack Perez PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 8 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Jack Perez, Part 2, is a 20-year veteran of the motion picture and television industry. He has directed nine feature films, is the recipient of awards for both writing and directing, and has received the critical praise of Roger Ebert, Harry Knowles from Ain’t It Cool News, drive-in critic Joe Bob Briggs,Fangoria, Film Threat, The LA Weekly, The Austin Chronicleand The New York Times.
Perez graduated with honors from New York University’s Department of Film and Television. In his early career, he was hired by Sam Raimi & Universal Studios to direct the pilot for the popular television series, Xena: Princess Warrior.
Following his work on Xena, Perez directed two acclaimed feature films: The Big Empty, a revisionist private eye tale which competed at the AFI International Film Festival (winning the WGA’s Best New Writer Award); and the black-comic thriller, La Cucaracha, which was honored with the Best Feature Award at the Austin Film Festival and was released theatrically to excellent reviews.
In recent years, Perez directed Wild Things 2 for Sony/Columbia; wrote and directed the MTV horror send-up,Monster Island and wrote and directed the camp sci-fi spectacular and internet sensation, Mega Shark Vs. Giant Octopus.
Perez recently wrote and directed Polar Bear Payback, an online game for Adult Swim. He is currently writing, and will direct, the feature, Deep Blue Sea 2, the sequel to Renny Harlin’s hit 1999 film.
Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great interviews, cast and crew listings, events, premieres and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats w director Peter Marshall Pt 6

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 3 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall Pt 6 The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career and has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer and director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series and features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes and written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. Other credits inclurde scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Barry Sandrew PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 1 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Dr. Barry Sandrew, PT 2, founded Legend3D, Inc., and is an internationally recognized visual effects pioneer and digital imaging expert with more than 14 VFX patents and 23 years of feature film and TV experience. In 2001, he developed the Company’s technology for the original patented digital systems and processes for colorization which he then later utilized as the platform from which he created Legend3D’s proprietary 3D conversion software. He was previously the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of American Film Technologies (AFT), a pioneer colorization company and utilizing his patented technology, AFT colorized more than 200 motion pictures, 170 television programs and 90 animated cartoons under his management, accounting for over 80% of colorized product worldwide.
After leaving AFT, Sandrew was a founder of Lightspan, Inc. in 1993, one of the largest educational software companies in the U.S. From 1978 to 1986, Sandrew was on the faculty of Harvard Medical School where he established three laboratories in neuroscience, including the first Neuroscience Imaging Laboratory in the Department of Radiology centering on MRI, CAT, and PET imaging of the brain. Sandrew is also a senior member of the International 3D Society. He has a career record of color converting more than 400 feature films, 70 classic cartoons and 207 television episodes. Sandrew’s stereographic, technical and production expertise has established Legend3D as a leader in the stereo conversion industry.
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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with agent Phil Brock

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Phil Brock, Talent Agent, opened his own talent management firm, the Studio Talent Group, in 1995. The STG client list includes many actors whose professional careers have flourished under his guidance. Clients include Richard Moll (Night Court), Charlene Tilton (Dallas), Irwin Keyes (Intolerable Cruelty, The Jeffersons, The Flintstones), and Brett Stimely (Watchment, Transformers: Dark Of The Moon), STG also represents a few screenwriters. The Studio Talent Group is both a management firm and a state-licensed agency. This format allows Phil and his associates to combine thorough career shaping management with the legal credential to submit actors on projects, negotiate and sign contracts. Phil had a successful career as an actor. He is a proud member of SAG, AFTRA, AEA and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Today Phil is in high demand as a speaker on the business of acting in the entertainment industry at universities and dramatic academies throughout the country. Phil is also president of the Talent Managers Association, a national organization that supports and educates managers in the entertainment industry. He is also a member of the Creative Coalition, a group of Hollywood executives dedicated to positive change in the world. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great interviews, cast and crew listings, events, premieres and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beats chats with director Jack Perez

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Jack Perez is a 20-year veteran of the motion picture and television industry. He has directed nine feature films, is the recipient of awards for both writing and directing, and has received the critical praise of Roger Ebert, Harry Knowles from Ain’t It Cool News, drive-in critic Joe Bob Briggs, Fangoria, Film Threat, The LA Weekly, The Austin Chronicle and The New York Times.
Perez graduated with honors from New York University’s Department of Film and Television. In his early career, he was hired by Sam Raimi & Universal Studios to direct the pilot for the popular television series, Xena: Princess Warrior.
Following his work on Xena, Perez directed two acclaimed feature films: The Big Empty, a revisionist private eye tale which competed at the AFI International Film Festival (winning the WGA’s Best New Writer Award); and the black-comic thriller, La Cucaracha, which was honored with the Best Feature Award at the Austin Film Festival and was released theatrically to excellent reviews.
In recent years, Perez directed Wild Things 2 for Sony/Columbia; wrote and directed the MTV horror send-up, Monster Island and wrote and directed the camp sci-fi spectacular and internet sensation, Mega Shark Vs. Giant Octopus.
Perez recently wrote and directed Polar Bear Payback, an online game for Adult Swim. He is currently writing, and will direct, the feature, Deep Blue Sea 2, the sequel to Renny Harlin’s hit 1999 film.
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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with CSA Helen McCready

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:30:00 +0000

Helen McCready, casting director, C.S.A., began working as an actor in 1985 in British Columbia. as an extra on 21 Jump Street. She assisted in extra casting at Denise Love Talent Agency. In 1999, Helen launched Helen Wheels Productions, LLC in Arizona. Now in Burbank Helen’s success as a casting director has continued with projects such as Director Sam Mendes’s Away We Go, Nancy Meyer’s - Meryl Streep’s and Alec Balwdwin’s It’s Complicated. McCready is casting director for a number of films Margarine Wars with Doris Roberts, Robert Loggia, Terri Moore, Dee Wallace, Zombie Drugs and Suspicion. She is currently casting two SAG web series The Resolve and “Writers Block”. She is casting Just Like Me, starring Chris Kattan and location casting for Sleeping Around along with eight other feature films in 2011. She is VP of casting for two inde production companies, Bengal Pictures and DB Rich Productions. Helen will executive produce and cast her screenpla Racetrack in 2012. Helen uncovers everything an actor needs to know from the audition to booking the role in her book for actors, “Audition & Book It!” Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great interviews, cast and crew listings, events, premieres and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats Marcus Cinema's Carlo Petrick PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 6 Jul 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Carlo Petrick ,PT 2, film PR marketer, has more than 30 years experience in film exhibition and marketing. He's developed local and regional campaigns for films, as the official spokesperson for Marcus Cinema, and works closely with the exhibitor relations departments of all major studios. His efforts include media planning and buying; launching new theatres in markets throughout the Midwest; developing and directing direct mail campaigns; coordinating art direction for photo and video shoots; and extensive market research. He's worked with local filmmakers to help bring their films to the big screen. By connecting filmmaker with exhibition venues with his company’s film department several films have had regional runs. Petrick continues to work on new projects for his company, including production of 35mm institutional trailers, TV spots and video presentations. He also is a producer for the International UFO Congress, one of the largest UFO conventions in the world. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great interviews, cast and crew listings, events, premieres and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with The Cutting Room Floor Host

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:30:00 +0000

Casey Ryan is the creator and host of the Cutting Room Floor talk-radio podcast. For the past 3 years, the show has sought to highlight the works of independent entertainers of all types including filmmakers, actors, authors, and musicians. The half hour segments air live on Sundays at 12 PM EST with recorded copies posted shortly afterward. A self proclaimed pop-culture addict, Casey is always trying to read up on the latest entertainment news stories. His film education consists of a lifetime of watching and studying movies. He is also an avid reader and enjoys learning more about the lives of his favorite actors, actresses, and filmmakers by reading their memoirs or critical essays about their work. Such favorites include (but, are not limited to): Michael Caine, Rachel McAdams, and Norman Jewison. He holds a BA in Industrial Relations and Economics as well as a diploma in Sciences. For the past 10 years he has enjoyed a prolific career in corporate sales – often using his skills to help his guests market their work on air. Proud of his Irish heritage, Casey sits on the Board of Directors of the Montreal Chapter of the Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce – a volunteer group seeking to create greater business ties between the 2 countries. He is also a member of the Montreal Press Club. Casey was born and raised in Montreal, Canada where he currently lives with his wife of 7 years.
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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Fangoria's Tony Timpone

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Anthony Timpone, VP of Fangoria Entertainment, manages the Video on Demand, DVD and digital divisions. He is Editor Emeritus of Fangoria Magazine and Editor of the brand’s award-winning website Fangoria. As a Producer/Co-host, Timpone worked on Fangoria Radio for Sirius XM Satellite Radio and is the Producer/Interviewer for Fangoria TV’s Screamography series. In the 1990s he helped guide the first three Fangoria feature films: Mindwarp (starring Bruce Campbell and Angus Scrimm), Children of the Night (with Karen Black, Peter DeLuise and Amy Dolenz) and Severed Ties (with Oliver Reed, Garrett Morris and Elke Sommer), all released by Columbia TriStar Home Video. In 2004 he served as an Associate Producer to Bravo’s widely successful 100 Scariest Movie Moments, 5-hour documentary miniseries. He served as a VP of Acquisitions for Fangoria’s three separate home video labels, and co-created Fangoria’ Blood Drive short film DVD collection, hosted by Rob Zombie. The Horror Channel engaged him as a Creative Advisor. For TV, Timpone was a Co-Producer of the Fuse/Fangoria Chainsaw Awards and a Consulting Producer to the syndicated Horror Hall of Fame special and served on the award show’s Board of Directors. Timpone has also worked as a horror and development consultant to Universal New Media, Vestron Pictures, Miramax/Dimension Films and Media Home Entertainment. Since 1993, he has programmed international horror/fantasy festivals in Milan, Italy (Dylan Dog) and Montreal, Canada (both Fantasia and Just for Laughs). He is author or editor of Men, Makeup and Monsters, Fangoria’s 100 Best Horror Movies You’ve Never Seen, Fangoria Vampires, Fangoria Masters of the Dark: Stephen King & Clive Barker Fangoria’s Best Horror Films. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great interviews, cast and crew listings, events, premieres and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beats chats with director Rex Piano Pt 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Rex Piano, director, PT 2 graduated NYU School of the Arts in 1981. At school he worked on several films and commercials, “Ms. 45” for director Abel Ferrara, “Mother’s Day”, “When Nature Calls” for director Charles Kaufman. Upon graduating, he worked as a 1st A.D. on dozens of commercials and films until he took a full time position at a NY Commercial Production Company. In 1985 Rex as Head of Production for O’Quinn Productions. he produced numerous videos for Fangoria Magazine. In 1987 Rex became Head of Production for Associated Television International. Rex wrote, produced and/or directed several TV specials and numerous travel videos. Rex also co-wrote and line produced the feature film “Chill Factor,” starring Paul Williams, Patrick Macnee and Andrew Prine. Rex line produced “Severed Ties” in 1991 for Fangoria Films. In 1995 he produced the syndicated TV show “High Tide,” starring Rick Springfield. Rex became one of the series’ rotating directors. Some of the episodic shows Rex has directed “Mike Hammer, Private Eye”, “Silk Stalkings”, “Born Free”, “Air America” and “Nightman.” In 2000 Rex produced and directed the multi-award winning romantic comedy feature film “The Month Of August.” Rex followed that film with the highly viewed and critically acclaimed TV movie “Hope Ranch” for The Animal Planet channel. Rex then began directing TV movies that aired on PAX and Lifetime Television. Rex has directed or produced 21 movies. In 2007 Rex was the primary director on “ROME – The Rise and Fall of an Empire,” for the History Channel. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great interviews, cast & crew listings, events, premieres & more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with screenwriter Ryan Levin

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 9 Jun 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Ryan Levin, screenwriter, first job in LA was writers’ PA on the sitcom, Scrubs. Levin then spent two more seasons at Scrubs as a writers’ assistant, wrote an episode and proceeded to work as a writers’ assistant on several more shows and pilots.

Levin wrote and directed a short film, The Fifth, a dark comedy, played over 60 film festivals worldwide, earning a myriad of awards, including Fantasia Fest’s Audience Award for Best Short Film, Dead by Dawn’s Best Short Film, and Fantastic Fest’s Best Short Film Screenplay & Best Short Film Actor. The Fifth was also selected as part of the Just For Laughs “Best of Comedia” Film Event.
It was The Fifth that served as the basis for the feature film, Some Guy Who Kills People, which Levin wrote and produced. Some Guy Who Kills People is currently making the festival rounds. The film is repped domestically by The Film Collaborative (founded byRS Movie Beat guest, Orly Ravid).
Levin also wrote and directed the comedic-horror short film, Tour de Fright, after winning financing from Boost Mobile’s “Create The Next Horror Villain” Contest.
Levin has written on the TV shows I’m In The Band and Scrubs, has consulted on South Park, and has sold animated pilots to 20th Century Fox and Comedy Central. Levin has also been invited to pitch jokes and segment ideas to Sacha Baron Cohen for Cohen’s film, Brüno, and has done punch-up work on an upcoming Disney film.
Levin is currently Story Editor on the Cartoon Network show, The Problem Solverz.
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Rex Sikes Movie Beats chats with actor Barry Bostwick

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 1 Jun 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Barry Bostwick, actor. From his portrayal of Brad Majors in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” to Mayor Randall Winston on ABC’s “Spin City”, Barry Bostwick has had a career spanning all genres and mediums of show business. Barry has had starring roles in many highly acclaimed television film and miniseries’. “George Washington.” He won a Golden Globe for his performance as Lieutenant “Lady” Aster in ABC’s thirty-hour presentation of “War and Remembrance.” He starred in “Moviola,” “Deceptions,” “A Woman of Substance,” “Murder by Natural Causes,” “Betrayed by Innocence,” “The Chadwicks, “ “You Can’t Take it With You,” “Once Upon a Family,” “Red Flag,” “Uncommon Love,” “Body of Evidence,” “Addicted to Love,” “Parent Trap III,” “Hawaiian Holiday,” “ The Great Air Race,” “Captive,” “Challenger,” ”I’ll Take Manhattan,” “Scruples,” and “’Til We Meet Again,” “Once in a Lifetime.” He starred in the ABC series “Foul Play,” and “Dads,” the Lifetime Special “Santa and Me” and the science fiction thriller “Tales from a Parallel Universe” for The Movie Channel. “Men in White,” National Lampoon’s spoof of “Men in Black” - TV shows; CougerTown, Nip/Tuck, The Forgotten, The Ghostwhisperer, T’il Death, and four pilots, “Spellbound” “The Twelfth Man” “The News” for “Secrets Of The Mountain” Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great interviews, cast and crew listings, events, premieres and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex SIkes' Movie Beat chats with director Pen Densham

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 27 May 2011 16:30:00 +0000

Pen Denshama writer, producer, director, prefers to think of himself as a filmmaker. At nineteen he moved to Canada, where he directed commercials and documentaries, working with Marshall McLuhan. He joined John Watson and gainedAcademy Award nominations for the documentary LIFE TIMES NINE. In total the duo received over seventy international awards for their works. IF WISHES WERE HORSES, Pen wrote and directed, won fourteen awards and was reviewed by TV Guide as the best film of any length shown on Canadian Television. It brought Densham's work to the attention of Norman Jewison who, with Telefilm, sponsored his move to Hollywood. In Hollywood, Pen and John founded the Trilogy Entertainment Group. They acted as creative consultants on ROCKY II, and FOOTLOOSE. In 1988 Pen directed THE KISS, for Tri-Star. In 1990, Densham and Watson sold their spec script for ROBIN HOOD: PRINCE OF THIEVES, and produced the film for Morgan Creek and Warner Brothers. They produced BACKDRAFT with Ron Howard directing. Pen wrote and directed MOLL FLANDERS for MGM and Spelling Entertainment, starring Morgan Freeman & Robin Wright-Penn. Pen wrote and directed HOUDINI, for TNT television, which starred Johnathon Schaech, Mark Ruffalo and Emile Hirsch. Pen has been a Producer on BLOWN AWAY, TANK GIRL, LARGER THAN LIFE, THE DANGEROUS LIVES OF ALTAR BOYSand JUST BURIED starring Rose Byrne and Jay Baruchel in 2008. In Television, Pen's wrote and supervise the re-franchising of the OUTER LIMITS and he re-introduced the branding power of THE TWILIGHT ZONE. He authored RIDING THE ALLIGATOR about screenplay writing and strategies for a career in Hollywood. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great interviews, cast and crew listings, events, premieres and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor Monica Lewis

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 25 May 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Monica Lewis (singer/actor) For almost two decades, Monica Lewis was the idealized, wholesomely sexy sound and image of apple-pie America, lending a curvaceous, dimpled smile and melodious voice of hope to thousands of U.S. troops through two of the 20th century's greatest wars. She starred on the very first "Ed Sullivan Show" telecast, had numerous hit records including "Put the Blame on Mame," "A Tree in the Meadow," "A Kiss to Build a Dream On," "Autumn Leaves" and "I Wish You Love," and provided the memorable singing voice for the popular cartoon character "Miss Chiquita Banana" Records and television led to movies, and in 1950 MGM signed Monica to an exclusive multimedia contract giving her roles in THE STRIP with Mickey Rooney, INSIDE STRAIGHT with Barry Sullivan and EXCUSE MY DUST with Red Skelton. She also co-starred in the Marge and Gower Champion musical EVERYTHING I HAVE IS YOURS, in which she sang the title song and became the only woman other than Marge to ever dance on screen with Gower. AFFAIR WITH A STRANGER, starring Victor Mature and Jean Simmons, and THE D.I. with Jack Webb followed. She marriedJennings Lang MCA/Universal Studios production executive in 1956, and became a featured player in several of her husband's blockbuster Universal movies, including CHARLEY VARRICK, ROLLERCOASTER, AIRPORT '77, THE CONCORDE--AIRPORT '79 and the Top 100 box-office hit EARTHQUAKE. Monica recently completed her photo-filled memoir, "Hollywood Through My Eyes," which is now available from Cable Publishing. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great interviews, cast and crew listings, events, premieres and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with Matthew Barry on casting

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 18 May 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Matthew Barry, is an actor, producer, and casting
director. Best known for starring in Bernardo Bertolucci’s film “La Luna”. After going into casting Matthew has since spent 14 years directing actors as a casting director, working with directors Tim Burton on “Ed Wood and “Mars Attacks” Brett Ratner on “Rush Hour 1 and 2” and “Family Man”, Nick Cassavetes on “Unhook the Stars”, “She’s So Lovely”, “John Q” “The Notebook”, “Alpha Dog” and most recently “My Sisters Keeper”, and producer Jerry Bruckheimer on “Crimson Tide” (Tony Scott) and “Con Air” (Simon West).
Matthew’s ability to spot and work with talent has allowed him to discover or advance the careers of James Gandolfini and Philip Seymour Hoffman (“Money For Nothing”), Ryan Phillipe, Steve Zahn, Danny Nucci and James LeSure (“Crimson Tide”), Don Cheadle (“Devil in a Blue Dress”), Dave Chappelle and Monica Potter (“Con Air”), Lucy Liu (“Shanghai Noon”), Dakota Fanning (“Tomcats”), Roselyn Sanchez (“Rush Hour 2”) Rachel McAdams (“The Notebook”), and Katt Williams (“Friday After Next”), just to name a few! Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great interviews, cast and crew listings, events, premieres and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beats chats with producer Dan Davies full

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 11 May 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Dan Davies, actor, writer, producer. Dan and Steve Russell, produced Ed Gein, The Musical a critically acclaimed film covered by nearly 1000 newspapers, magazines, websites and featured on national TV and radio. Dan has over 15 years in the film/television business. He hosted and co-produced over 80 episodes of TV seen throughout the Midwest including a cooking show called,"Sports' Cooking co-hosted by Sara White and the late NFL great Reggie White. In 2005, Dan and Ron Bullock of Video Trend Associates won the Platinum Remi at the 38th Annual Houston International Film Festival (aka WorldFest). Past winners at WorldFest have included Steven Spielberg, Oliver Stone, George Lucas, Ang Lee, the Coen Brothers, Robert Rodriguez, Ridley Scott, Spike Lee, etc. WorldFest is the largest and arguably the most prestigious in independent film. In 2006, he and Ron, won a Silver Remi at WorldFest. They also won Best Comedy at the 20th Annual Videomaker Magazine Video Contest and in November of 06, Dan was featured on the CBS Evening News. Katie Couric and Steve Bassett, creator of the Geico ads, did an almost three minute segment on funny political ads. Six commercials were featured, and two of those were created by Dan Davies, Robert Lorge, and Video Trend Associates. He won the 1996 American Dream Festival World Comedy Contest sponsored by HBO and English Leather Cologne. He hosted his own syndicated radio show "The Swami," where he played Achmed Benaben (The Swami) from 1998-2001. Dan has been tapped as the lead role in the upcoming movie "Slade". western based on the life of Joseph Slade written by Michael Blake the Academy Award winning writer of "Dances with Wolves" Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great interviews, cast and crew listings, events, premieres and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beats chats with producer Dan Davies partial

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 11 May 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Dan Davies, actor, writer, producer. THIS Interview had tech difficulties so it is only about 25 minutes long. It is good so I left it and we did another one - with the word FULL in the title. Listen to both!!! Dan has over 15 years in the film/television business. He hosted and co-produced over 80 episodes of TV seen throughout the Midwest including a cooking show called,"Sports' Cooking co-hosted by Sara White and the late NFL great Reggie White. In 2005, Dan and Ron Bullock of Video Trend Associates won the Platinum Remi at the 38th Annual Houston International Film Festival (aka WorldFest). Past winners at WorldFest have included Steven Spielberg, Oliver Stone, George Lucas, Ang Lee, the Coen Brothers, Robert Rodriguez, Ridley Scott, Spike Lee, etc. WorldFest is the largest and arguably the most prestigious in independent film. In 2006, he and Ron, won a Silver Remi at WorldFest. They also won Best Comedy at the 20th Annual Videomaker Magazine Video Contest and in November of 06, Dan was featured on the CBS Evening News. Katie Couric and Steve Bassett, creator of the Geico ads, did an almost three minute segment on funny political ads. Six commercials were featured, and two of those were created by Dan Davies, Robert Lorge, and Video Trend Associates. He won the 1996 American Dream Festival World Comedy Contest sponsored by HBO and English Leather Cologne. He hosted his own syndicated radio show "The Swami," where he played Achmed Benaben (The Swami) from 1998-2001. Dan has been tapped as the lead role in the upcoming movie "Slade". western based on the life of Joseph Slade written by Michael Blake the Academy Award winning writer of "Dances with Wolves" Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great interviews, cast and crew listings, events, premieres and more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with director producer Rex Piano

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 4 May 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Rex Piano, director, graduated NYU School of the Arts in 1981. At school he worked on several films and commercials, “Ms. 45” for director Abel Ferrara, “Mother’s Day”, “When Nature Calls” for director Charles Kaufman. Upon graduating, he worked as a 1st A.D. on dozens of commercials and films until he took a full time position at a NY Commercial Production Company. In 1985 Rex as Head of Production for O’Quinn Productions. he produced numerous videos for Fangoria Magazine. In 1987 Rex became Head of Production for Associated Television International. Rex wrote, produced and/or directed several TV specials and numerous travel videos. Rex also co-wrote and line produced the feature film “Chill Factor,” starring Paul Williams, Patrick Macnee and Andrew Prine. Rex line produced “Severed Ties” in 1991 for Fangoria Films. In 1995 he produced the syndicated TV show “High Tide,” starring Rick Springfield. Rex became one of the series’ rotating directors. Some of the episodic shows Rex has directed “Mike Hammer, Private Eye”, “Silk Stalkings”, “Born Free”, “Air America” and “Nightman.” In 2000 Rex produced and directed the multi-award winning romantic comedy feature film “The Month Of August.” Rex followed that film with the highly viewed and critically acclaimed TV movie “Hope Ranch” for The Animal Planet channel. Rex then began directing TV movies that aired on PAX and Lifetime Television. Rex has directed or produced 21 movies. In 2007 Rex was the primary director on “ROME – The Rise and Fall of an Empire,” for the History Channel. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great interviews, cast & crew listings, events, premieres & more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with 3D VFX pioneer Barry Sandrew

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0000

Dr. Barry Sandrew founded Legend3D, Inc., and is an internationally recognized visual effects pioneer and digital imaging expert with more than 14 VFX patents and 23 years of feature film and TV experience. In 2001, he developed the Company’s technology for the original patented digital systems and processes for colorization which he then later utilized as the platform from which he created Legend3D’s proprietary 3D conversion software. He was previously the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of American Film Technologies (AFT), a pioneer colorization company and utilizing his patented technology, AFT colorized more than 200 motion pictures, 170 television programs and 90 animated cartoons under his management, accounting for over 80% of colorized product worldwide.
After leaving AFT, Sandrew was a founder of Lightspan, Inc. in 1993, one of the largest educational software companies in the U.S. From 1978 to 1986, Sandrew was on the faculty of Harvard Medical School where he established three laboratories in neuroscience, including the first Neuroscience Imaging Laboratory in the Department of Radiology centering on MRI, CAT, and PET imaging of the brain. Sandrew is also a senior member of the International 3D Society. He has a career record of color converting more than 400 feature films, 70 classic cartoons and 207 television episodes. Sandrew’s stereographic, technical and production expertise has established Legend3D as a leader in the stereo conversion industry.
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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with actor Bill Smitrovich

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Bill Smitrovich, actor, stars as Vice President Raymond Jarvis, in NBC’s new high-octane thriller “The Event.” He began his professional acting career with Arthur Miller in the world premiere of Miller's “The American Clock” at the Spoleto Festival. Stage parts followed; then TY and movies. Smitrovich gained recognition for his portrayal of Drew Thacher, a family man and father of a Down syndrome son in the critically acclaimed and award-winning dramatic series “Life Goes On.” Smitrovich was also a proud member of the all-star cast of the live television version of George Clooney's production of “Fail Safe.” He has appeared in over 30 films, including, “Independence Day,” “Ghosts of Mississippi,” “Iron Man” “Nick of Time” (with Johnny Depp), “Air Force One,” “Thirteen Days,” “Seven Pounds”—and most recently his second film with Johnny Depp, an homage to Hunter S. Thompson's novel, “The Rum Diary,” due for a October 28th 2011 release. He's had many supporting & starring television roles include cigar- chomping Inspector Cramer in “Nero Wolfe Mysteries,”, D.A. Kenneth Walsh in “The Practice,” Agent Olcyk in “Without a Trace,” Lt. Bob Bletcher in “Millennium,” “FAT ACTRESS,” as Cry-Baby McGuire, and with Annette Bening in HBO's “Mrs. Harris.” Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great interviews, cast & crew listings, events, premieres & more at rexsikes.com

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Rex SIkes Movie Beat chats with director Jared Pelletier

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:00:00 +0000

Jared Anthony Pelletier, director, grew up in Aurora, Ontario, Canada. Interested in film from age of 6 he has shot numerous shorts with friends & family seeing international success in winning festival awards. In September 2010 he shot his first major production, a WW2 short entitled 'In the Hearts of Men'. The film was released at the AZFAME Film Fest in March 2011, winning awards in Editing, Cinematography (Erik Tallek), Best Film, and Best Director. The film has gained a large following on Facebook Halo The Movie FB Page. Pelletier lists James Cameron, The Coen Brothers, Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay, and Christopher Nolan as some of his favorite filmmakers. They were able to find a number of WWII re-enactor's in their surrounding area, who donated their costumes, props, and time and saved them thousands of dollars. They were able to get their post production services at essentially no cost due to the great dedication and efforts of Keith LaPlume, Sebastian Petterzon (Visual Effects), Giancarlo Feltrin (Sound, Music) Daniel Ciurlizza, and Shohan Cagle (Music).ared entered AZFAME thanks to Lynette Carrington, Publicist. “She's been a great help to my career as a whole, so when she told me about this event, I was sure to submit my films”. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great interviews, cast & crew listings, events, premieres & more at rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with David Baker & Oklahoma Ward

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 8 Apr 2011 15:00:00 +0000

David Baker & Oklahoma Ward filmmakers collaborate to make "Hardcore Indie" a 90 minute doc about the making of two hardcore, gritty horror movies in Tulsa, OK. "Screen" & "Crawl" are two original horror/thriller movies from two visionary filmmakers. One from Scotland, one from Tulsa OK.

David & Oklahoma are pooling their talent, drive & resources - their ultimate goal is to use these movies to kickstart an independent film studio in the US.


David has two features films to his credit. "Pasty Faces. & "MISSION X  which was shot over a year on a budget of $5000. Oklahoma has The Isolation of Subject #136, The Battle of Tinker, Hot Mess, The Documentary The Making of a Horror Film Day: 000.

Oklahoma built a self financed, independent, ultra-low budget film studio by hand. Two days after the building was completed - HARDCORE INDIE Studios was born. 
 
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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with production manager/author Deborah Patz

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 6 Apr 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Deborah Patz has been a filmmaker on award-winning productions since the mid-80s, primarily as a production manager and coordinator, and then as production executive. Based on her production experiences, she has written two internationally successful books: "Film Production Management 101" and "Surviving Production." Ms. Patz has worked with Lucasfilm, IMAX, MCA/Universal, BBC, CBC, Alliance/Atlantis, Nelvana and the Disney Channel. Her diverse production experience spans science fiction extravaganzas to low budget features and including both family and children's programming. Having worked on numerous international coproductions and shot in several countries around the world, Ms. Patz has even sent a camera into space. Most recently, she has thoroughly updated and expanded her book "Film Production Management 101: Management & Coordination in a Digital Age" to address the realities of today's industry. Known as the "Swiss Army Knife" of production management, the book is still an entertaining and hugely informative read on production from prep to post. It is published by Michael Wiese Productions and is on sale in at least 24 countries around the globe. Online, Ms. Patz expands beyond her books with her F.I.L.M. blog with weekly bite-sized stories of Fun, Inspiration, Life and Management uniquely for the production community. The blog is accessible directly at her debpatz.com website or through Facebook at DebPatzBooks. While not writing or speaking about her books, Ms. Patz now keeps busy immersed in business affairs on the financing side of the industry. She currently lives in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with independent producer Ted Hope PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Ted Hope PT 2 is recognized, by The Hollywood Reporter and other publications, as one of the most influential and powerful people in Independent Film. Hope is currently in pre-production on SUPER, written and to be directed by James Gunn, and starring Rainn Wilson, Ellen Page and Liv Tyler. He recently completed Greg Mottola’s ADVENTURELAND -r eleased on April 3, 2009. Hope’s 2007 production of Oscar-winner Alan Ball’s feature film directorial debut, TOWELHEAD, marked his 18th production of a first time feature film director. In addition to Ball, Hope has brought to the screen the first features of Todd Field, Michel Gondry, Hal Hartley, Nicole Holofcener, Moises Kaufman, and Bob Pulcini & Shari Berman, among others. Along with his Good Machine partner James Schamus, Hope produced Ang Lee's early films including RIDE WITH THE DEVIL (1999), THE ICE STORM (1997), EAT DRINK MAN WOMAN (1994), the Academy Award nominated THE WEDDING BANQUET (1993), and PUSHING HANDS (1992). Hope has received numerous awards and honors throughout his twenty year career. He was the recipient of the 2009 Vision Award from the LA Filmmakers' Alliance, as well as the Woodstock Film Festival’s 2009 Honorary Trailblazer Award. His films have received some of the industry’s most prestigious honors: THE SAVAGES (2007) earned 2 Academy Award nominations; 21 GRAMS (2003), 2 Academy Award nominations and 5 BAFTA nominations; and IN THE BEDROOM (2001), 5 Academy Award nominations. Ted holds a record at Sundance: three of his twenty-three Sundance entries (AMERICAN SPLENDOR (2003), THE BROTHERS MCMULLEN (1995), and WHAT HAPPENED WAS . . . (1994)) have won the Grand Jury Prize, more than any other producer. Two of his films, AMERICAN SPLENDOR (2003), and HAPPINESS (1998), have won the Critics Prize at the Cannes International Film Festival.Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor Colin Ferguson star of ScyFy's Eureka Series PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:00:00 +0000

Colin Ferguson PT2, actor/director/producer, stars as Federal Marshal Jack Carter in the highly acclaimed SyFy-hit dramedy "Eureka," which has been called a cross between “Northern Exposure” and "Desperate Housewives." The show debuted as the highest rated premiere in the channel’s history. The New York Daily News raved about his performance, “Ferguson's approach is fluid and funny enough to make it all work. Ferguson enjoys working on the cable series because of the hybrid tone of drama mixed with quirky comedic elements. The fourth season has premiered this July. Colin's feature-film credits also include "Because I Said So", "Rowing Through," and "The Opposite of Sex" among others. He was a regular on the NBC remake of the hit British comedy series "Coupling" and the sitcom "Then Came You." ?His many guest-starring roles include "Line of Fire", "Malcolm in the Middle", "Crossing Jordan", "Becker” and "Titus."?Additionally, Colin has starred in other television movies such as "Mom at 16", "We Were the Mulvaneys", "Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber", "Ladies Night", "More Tales of the City", "Playing House" and "Christmas in Paradise". Colin is a producer on Eureka and has directed the "fan favorite" episodes "Your Face or Mine" and "The Story of O2". ??He has repeatedly been tapped by SyFy to bring a more human and character- based element to their intense visual-effects style. It is the marriage of Second City's character-based approach to scene work and television's economic plot movement that defines his style and approach. “I like a story that moves. I like a story that’s driven by a situation created by the reality of it's characters.... and as for comedy I'm just contrary - I like the comedy in my drama and the drama in my comedy." Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director Jill Jones on animated feature Nanuq

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 01:00:00 +0000

Jill Jones, director, graduated Emerson College in film production, studied at the School of Visual Arts & the Boston University Summer Theatre Institute. Nanug is a live action/animated short film.

Jill completed production internships at Iowa Public Television & the Massachusetts Film Office. Her short film Sara's Portraits won Best Student Short Film at the 2009 Wild Rose Film Festival. Jill is a student alumni & previous staff member of the Telluride Film Festival.

Her previous short films include Soap Opera: Abridged, Bail Me out, & Stick Man. Jill created a feature-length documentary called A Ghost of a Chance: The Making of Haunting Villisca. The documentary is distributed through Digital Shadow Films with the film Haunting Villisca.

After graduation, Jill earned a certificate in Makeup Artistry from the Bobbi Brown Program in Makeup Artistry. Since moving to LA, Jill has worked as a freelance makeup artist & completed an apprenticeship at American Makeup & Effects. There, she learned the techniques utilized in Nanuq for applying bald caps.

Jill worked for Film Garden Entertainment as a production assistant on the new show called Wedding Day Makeover on TLC.

With a background in children’s theatre at the Des Moines Playhouse, Jill loves stories about children facing the big ideas of existence.

Her frequent childhood battle with medical issues, included cancer-related surgery, has inspired material for Nanuq. The story is also based on the strength of Dillion, Jill’s cousin who passed away from brain cancer at the age of six.

After Nanuq, Jill will create a documentary related to autism issues. She is now working as an Activity Coordinator at a non-profit company for people with disabilities. JIll is inspired by the people she works with every day.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor Michael Rooker

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:00:00 +0000

Michael Rooker (The Walking Dead, Super, Cliffhanger, Jumper, Slither) & much much more) was born in 1955 in Jasper, Alabama. When he was 13 his parents divorced and he went with his mother to live in Chicago. He caught the acting bug while attending college, and began appearing in local stage productions. On first breaking into film, his intensity and “don’t-mess-with-me” good looks were highlighted to chilling effect as the title character in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986), filmed in 1986 but, due to its controversial nature, not released until 1990. Since that widely noticed and highly praised performance, much of his career has been spent playing brutes, villains and psychopaths. His occasional turns as a “good guy”, however, are always well-acted and a welcome change for a talented actor too often typecast. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with producer Brad Wyman and Director Adam Rifkin

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 3 Mar 2011 01:00:00 +0000

Producer Brad Wyman & Director Adam Rifkin unite for a special discussion with Rex about their collaborations.

Brad Wyman is one of the most prolific & successful producers of independent films in Hollywood. With over 40 features to his credit, Wyman has worked with an impressive roster of A-list talent. His 25-year career boasts the indie blockbuster, Monster, the Patty Jenkins film that earned Charlize Theron an Academy Award, Freeway starring Reese Witherspoon & Kiefer Sutherland, Trees Lounge, starring, written & directed by Steve Buscemi, The Chase starring Charlie Sheen, the cult classic The Dark Backward starring Bill Paxton, Judd Nelson & Wayne Newton;

Wyman & Barry Schuler produced the film LOOK (written & directed by Adam Rifkin). He produced the film “Blitz,” starring Jason Statham, which shot in London. He just finished producing the first season of “Kid Pitch,” a baseball talk show hosted by kids on Fox Sports Net. He is currently launching WyTV an online network of live streaming shows.

Adam Rifkin is a writer/director/producer/actor whose eclectic career ranges from broad family comedies to cult classics to dark & gritty urban dramas. Rifkin earned cult status when his film THE DARK BACKWARD, which he wrote & directed, was named one of the top ten films of its year by The New York Post.

He would then be immortalized as the director responsible for New Line Cinema’s DETROIT ROCK CITY, a bona fide cult classic that introduced a whole new generation of fans to the “hottest band in the world…KISS!!!”

Rifkin, Wyman & Schuler co-produced all 11 episodes of LOOK the series for Showtime. Based on his critically acclaimed and award winning film of the same name, LOOK is a controversial drama that takes us into the foreboding world of hidden cameras.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with producer Brad Wyman

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 01:00:00 +0000

Brad Wyman producer is one of the most prolific & successful producers of independent films in Hollywood. With over 40 features to his credit, Wyman has worked with an impressive roster of A-list talent, from Reese Witherspoon & Charlize Theron to Matthew McConaughey & Rob Schneider. His impressive 25-year career boasts the indie blockbuster, Monster, the Patty Jenkins film that earned Charlize Theron an Academy Award for Best Actress. A six time alum of The Sundance Film Festival, Wyman's other career highlights include Freeway starring Reese Witherspoon & Kiefer Sutherland & Executive Produced by Oliver Stone, Trees Lounge, starring, written & directed by Steve Buscemi, The Chase starring Charlie Sheen, the cult classic The Dark Backward starring Bill Paxton, Judd Nelson & Wayne Newton & Love and Sex starring Famke Janssen & Jon Favreau. In 2005 Wyman he Executive Produced the hit reality TV series Tommy Lee Goes to College for NBC. Brad produced three new features – Homo Erectus, a caveman comedy starring Ali Larter & David Carradine, the teen-drama Price to Pay, & Hard Luck, directed by Mario Van Peebles starring Wesley Snipes. Following that, Brad produced his most topical film to date, Look, which took home the Grand Jury Prize at the 2007 CineVegas Film Festival. Wyman co-produced Look with Internet pioneer Barry Schuler & the critically acclaimed film was written & directed by Adam Rifkin. In 2010 Wyman produced a television series based on the film LOOK for Showtime. He also produced the film “Blitz,” starring Jason Statham, which shot in London. He just finished producing the first season of “Kid Pitch,” a baseball talk show hosted by kids on Fox Sports Net. He is currently launching WyTV an online network of live streaming shows. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with MGM casting director Paul Weber

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 01:00:00 +0000

Paul Weber Casting Director C.S.A. is presently the in house casting director for MGM Worldwide Television & the MGM feature casting consultant, a well as an independent casting director. MGM Features in development or release include “Fame”, ”Hot Tub Time Machine” starring John Cusack, Joss Whedon’s “Cabin In The Woods-3D”, & “The Hobbit” directed by Peter Jackson. His MGM Television credits include “Dead Like Me”, for Showtime, & the immensely popular “Stargate” franchise for the SyFy network. Recent MGM Home Entertainment movies include “Picture This”, starring Ashley Tisdale, “Legally Blondes”, “War Games II” & “Into The Blue 2”, plus “The Initiation of Sarah” & “Cutting Edge ” for ABC Family. Lifetime credits include “The Haunting On Sorority Row” starring Leighton Meester, the pilot “Flashpoint” for CBS & ‘Spartacus: Gods Of The Arena” for Starz. Mr. Weber also casts 3-5 independent films a year. He is currently casting “Beulah” starring Dakota Fanning & Ryan Phillippe. Credits include “Table For Three” starring Sophia Bush & (Superman) Brandon Routh, & “Lazarus Child” starring Andy Garcia & Angela Bassett, his producer credits include “Hollywood North” starring Sir Alan Bates, Matthew Modine, &Jennifer Tilly, he is also a U.S. casting consultant for the Canadian Broadcast Company. He is also a member the Writers Guild of America. Mr. Weber conducts cold reading/scene study workshops worldwide. His intensives are designed for actors 10 & older. His workshop focuses on the personal direction & guidance that will give the actor insight into the cold reading process, help the actor develop audition & marketing skills, & prepare the actor for a successful career in the industry. As an instructor he taught the popular class “The Working Actor, Get The Audition, Book The Job” at UCLA. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor Kenny Johnson PT 2 of The Shield & Saving Grace

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Actor Kenny Johnson Pt 2 made his feature debut in The Forbidden Dance, and then starred for five years as Detective Curtis “Lemonhead” Lemansky on the critically acclaimed FX show “The Shield”. This led to the part of spiky haired pilot Lt. Butch 'Burner' Barnes on the action/adventure series "Pensacola: Wings of Gold," and the recurring role as drug counselor Joseph on the crime drama "Cold Case." In the TNT series “Saving Grace”Kenny costars as Detective Ham Dewy opposite star Holly Hunter as Grace. He also made sitcom appearances on "Grace Under Fire," "Caroline in the City" and "Sliders" and has also guest-starred in such hit drama series as “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”, “Smallville” “Sons of Anarchy” “NCIS”and “Boomtown”. Johnson appeared in the the film “Desolation Canyon” opposite Stacy Keach. He starred in the indie thriller “Zzyzx”. Johnson also stars in the film The ‘Ungody’ with Wes Bentley. Other credits include “Blade”, opposite Wesley Snipes, and “Major League: Back the Minors”. He is currently developing a film based on the life of boxer Jerry “The Bellflower Bomber” Quarry. In addition, Johnson received a Silver Medal for Excellence award at the Park City Music and Film Festival for a short film, in which he directed and starred entitled “I Heard the Mermaids Singing”. He was born in Connecticut and raised on a 40-acre farm in Vermont. He attended Central Connecticut State University, where he played football and baseball. He started acting in plays locally in Vermont, most notably in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. He worked modeling and in commercials before getting his first television role. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with writer/director Adam Rifkin

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Adam Rifkin is a writer/director/producer/actor whose eclectic career ranges from broad family comedies to cult classics to dark and gritty urban dramas.

As a writer, he made his mark with hit films like MOUSEHUNT, starring Nathan Lane and SMALL SOLDIERS, starring Tommy Lee Jones for Dreamworks. Recent credits include Sony’s ZOOM, starring Tim Allen and Disney's UNDERDOG, starring Jason Lee as the canine hero.

Rifkin earned cult status when his film THE DARK BACKWARD, which he wrote and directed, was named one of the top ten films of its year by The New York Post. He would then be immortalized as the director responsible for New Line Cinema’s DETROIT ROCK CITY, a bona fide cult classic that introduced a whole new generation of fans to the “hottest band in the world…KISS!!!”

Rifkin gained critical recognition for NIGHT AT THE GOLDEN EAGLE, a film which he not only wrote and directed, but also produced. The film was an official selection of the London Film Festival and opened to rave reviews.

In 2008, Rifkin traveled back to Neolithic times when he starred opposite Ali Larter as an idealistic caveman searching for love and life beyond cave in National Lampoon’s HOMO ERECTUS. Rifkin, who also wrote and directed the film, wanted to capture the essence of early Woody Allen movies like LOVE AND DEATH, SLEEPER, and BANANAS. The prehistoric comedy was recently released on DVD following a theatrical release.

Most recently Rifkin wrote, directed and executive produced (along with Barry Schuler and Brad Wyman) all 11 episodes of LOOK the series for Showtime. Based on his critically acclaimed and award winning film of the same name, LOOK is a controversial drama that takes us into the foreboding world of hidden cameras. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director Lance Kawas

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Lance Kawas, director, has a passion for writing screenplays and directing. Lance spent the last ten years writing 30 screenplays which earned him 19 national screenplay competition awards and opened the door for him to direct indie films.

His first horror feature Silent Scream gave him a taste of the reality of indie film and was picked up by Lions Gate Films. His second was based on a true story. It is the mob film Street Boss. It was picked up by Maverick. His third, a children’s movie called The Deported was picked up by Green Apple. Lance is in post on his forth film the drama/action Restitution due out later this year.

Lance has directed actors such as, Tom Arnold, Mena Suvari, C Thomas Howell, William Sadler, Talia Shire, Michael Rappaport, Paul Rodriguez, Vincent Pastore, Carmen Argenziano, and Nick Turturro to name a few.

He also has two best feature film awards and one nomination for best director.

Currently, Lance is in development on several projects and looking for partners who love film and want to embark on a great journey with him.

He has signed a deal with (Rex Sikes' Movie Beat guest) producer Scott Rosenfelt (Home Alone) to Direct the film The Violinist. He is also hired to write scripts for producers and has inked four such writing deals.

He resides in Farmington Hills Michigan, and heads to LA five times a year. He is Managed by Bettina Vaviano of Accelerate Entertainment in Beverly Hills California.

He holds a BA in Finance & Banking from The University of Michigan. His finance background helps him prepare film budgets.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with producer/director Uwe Boll PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Uwe Boll PT 2 is certainly a larger than life character. An intelligent, tough individual who dares to challenge the system at all levels. He is a true film maverick. Dr. Boll studied film directing at HFF in Munich, Germany and the University for Music and Acting in Vienna, Austria. He also pursued German Literature and Economics at the Universities of Cologne and Siegen, Germany and by 1995 Uwe obtained his doctorate in German Literature. He became the Chief Executive of BOLU Film Production and Distribution, Schweinfurt, Germany and BOLL KG, Burscheid, Germany in 1992. By 1995 Uwe began working with Taunus Film-Production GmbH, Wiesbaden, Germany as a producer and director.He embarked upon his directing career, completing over 15 feature films. In 2005, Uwe directed BLOODRAYNE in Romania and IN THE NAME OF KING: A DUNGEON SIEGE TALE, in Vancouver, BC. The Bloodrayne cast included Sir Ben Kingsley (Gandhi) and Kristanna Loken (Terminator III). During the production of Bloodrayne, Uwe rescued and adopted his second dog. Uwe has a great love for animals and actively works with special interest groups for animal welfare. The passionate jogger and workaholic presently splits his time between Vancouver, Canada and Germany.In 2006 Dr. Boll finished shooting a horror film called SEED. This film features some of the most extreme violence ever explored in cinema. Following SEED, Uwe embarked on a film version of the computer game, POSTAL. This entertaining black satire effectively challenges the rules of political correctness. Uwe has even decided to incorporate and satirize himself in the film, personifying his reputation as a highly criticized and controversial director. Uwe ended 2006 directing his Vampire meets the Old Wild West feature, BloodRayne II: Deliverance, which stars Natassia Malthe & Zack Ward. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with casting directors Jane Jenkins and Janet Hirshenson PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Jane Jenkins & Janet Hirshenson PT 2 of The Casting Company have cast over 100 feature films, including the Academy Award winning "A Beautiful Mind" “Something’s Gotta Give” “The Da Vinci Code” “Angels & Demons” Oscar nominated “Frost/Nixon” "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" "Something's Gotta Give" " Airforce One" "Jurassic Park" "The American President""Apollo 13" " The Lost World" "A Few Good Men" "Backdraft" "Misery" "Ghost" "When Harry Met Sally" "Mystic Pizza" "Beetlejuice" "Stand By Me" "Home Alone" "The Outsiders" to name a few. Jane began her career in entertainment as an actress in New York City. She entered the casting profession while working in film production. Her first project was "On The Nickel" an independent film written, produced and starring her friend Ralph Waite. She soon began working with other casting directors, including Jennifer Shull, who would later connect her with Janet Hirshenson. Janet Hirshenson was introduced to casting while working as a temporary secretary for the casting office of Ray Stark's, Rastar Productions. It was there that Jenkins joined Janet and Jennifer. When Shull moved to head the casting department at Francis Ford Coppola's Zoetrope Studios in Hollywood, she brought both Janet and Jane with her. With the closing of Zoetrope Hollywood Jane and Janet joined forces and formed The Casting Company. Today, they are established as two of the premier casting directors in the entertainment industry and this year are celebrating 29 years in business together. Their book A STAR IS FOUND: Our Adventures Casting some of Hollywood’s Biggest Movies is enjoying continued success. They cast the recently released Rob Reiner film “Flipped”, and Chris Columbus’ “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightening Thief”. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor/poet Harry Northup

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Harry E. Northup has made a living as an actor for over thirty years, acting in thirty-seven films, including "Mean Streets," "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Taxi Driver" (1976 Palme d'Or winner at Cannes), "Blue Collar," "Citizens Band," "Used Cars,""Over the Edge" (starring role) and "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991 Oscar winner for Best Picture) Philadelphia, Bad Girls, Beloved, and a remake of The Manchurian Candidate.

Director Jonathan Demme said of Harry, "Harry Northup is one of the actors I have worked with many times. I've worked with him for thirty years. He's a wonderful guy and a beautiful poet and a gifted actor." — "Latino Review" 2004

Harry has acted in 43 television shows, including "ER", "The Court" (recurring role), "In Cold Blood" (CBS mini-series), The Deliberate Stranger, The Day the Bubble Burst, and "Knots Landing" (recurring role).

Harry has been a member of the Academy of Motion Picture
Arts and Sciences since 1976. Northup is that rare
American actor who is also an acclaimed poet. He has had
nine books of poetry published: Amarillo Born, The Jon Voight PoemsS, Eros Ash, Enough The Great Running Chapel,
The Images We Posses Kill The Capturing, The Ragged Vertical Reunions, Greatest Hits, 1966-2001, and Red Snow Fence.

He received his B.A. in English from C.S.U.N., where he studied verse with Ann Stanford. New Alliance Records has released his "Personal Crime," new and selected poems from 1966-1991, on CD and cassette audio recording, and "Homes" on CD.

Lewis MacAdams of the L.A. WEEKLY,wrote, "Northup is the poet laureate of east Hollywood." Harry is
married to poet Holly Prado.

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Rex Sikes’ Movie Beat chats with PR & marketing specialist Sheri Candler PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Sheri Candler, PT 2 a marketing & publicity specialist helps independent filmmakers gather an audience for their work. As the Marketing & Sponsorship Manager for the Santa Clarita Valley Film Festival, she encountered numerous talented filmmakers who possessed expert knowledge in storytelling & film production, yet lacked the knowledge of how to promote & distribute their films. It was painful for Sheri to see how opportunities were being missed & filmmakers being abused by the distribution process. Sheri helps independent filmmakers devise successful marketing & promotional strategies by identifying & connecting with their audience early in the production process by utilizing blogs, social media, online radio, forums, online publications & finding influential recommenders. Building connections continues well into the release of the film. She was involved with promoting 2009 NFB Cannes Short Film Corner winner "Sebastian's Voodoo"; "Butterflies," one of the first films to utilize the YouTube rental program; Sundance Channel pick "Beyond Biba"; 2010 Slamdance official selection "YELLOWBRICKROAD" & the Roadside Attractions film "Princess Kaiulani." She is collaborates with Jon Reiss, author of "Think Outside the Box Office," & participates in his TOTBO workshop series; consults with non profit film distribution, marketing & filmmaker education organization The Film Collaborative; & is a featured expert in the new Guerilla FilmmakersPocketbook by Chris Jones, Genevieve Jolliffe & Andrew Zinnes. She holds a BA in Broadcasting & Film from the University of Alabama & an LCCI Diploma in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry. She spent 4 years in Russia as news announcer & six years in London as a EMEA Marketing Manager for For-A Corporation. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor Derrel Maury about Massacre at Central High PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Derrel Maury PT 2 Actor, & Rex Sikes remember the making of the cult classic Massacre at Central High. Derrel Maury joined SAG and AFTRA over 40 years ago. He was so young when he started; his first roles were “crawl-on’s”. He has appeared as a series regular on Norman Lear’s “One Day at a Time” & “Apple Pie”, also Gary Marshal’s “Happy Days” & “Joanie Loves Chachi”. He played Jughead in James Komack’s “The Archie Show” and starred as the teen killer in the 70’s cult classic feature “Massacre at Central High”. Some other credits include guest starring roles in “Murder She Wrote”, WKRP in Cincinnati”, “Barney Miller”, “Highway to Heaven”, & “The Partridge Family”. He has just completed work on a number of features including, “Blood of the Cross”, “Mexican Hat”, “Wasteland” & the “Tramp”. He has won numerous awards for his stage and film work including his recent best actor award at the New York Short Film Festival for his lead role in the film “Wither”. An acting coach for over twenty years, he has taught for Estelle Harman, Tracy Roberts, and many top agencies around town. He also runs his own acting studio, Derrel Maury’s Young Actor’s Workshop. He was recently highlighted on CNN in a special report on acting classes for kids. Derrel’s extensive list of plays directed at theatres in and around Los Angeles include “Grease”, “Oliver”, “Once Upon A Mattress”, “The Music Man”, “Fiddler On The Roof”, “The Wizard Of Oz”, “Guys And Dolls”, “Bye Bye Birdie”, “Damn Yankees”, “Joseph”, ”High School Musical”, “South Pacific”, “Willy Wonka”, “Annie”, and “Answer the Call”. Every year Derrel also participates in the Secret Roses’ Mini Musical Festival. His directing work there has won awards three years in a row for his productions of “Blenderman”, “Change of Plans” and “Climb the Smallest Mountain”. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with cinematographer/filmmaker Richard Chisolm

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Richard Chisolm is an Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker and cinematographer with over twenty-five years of production experience. Based in Baltimore, he has shot films and television programs on a wide variety of subjects in the US and abroad. Deeply committed to the value of real stories and the adventures of real people, Richard has worked for PBS, National Geographic, BBC, Discovery Channel, HBO, and many other broadcast entities. He was the Director of Photography for both of ABC's "Hopkins" prime time medical documentary series (2000 and 2008). He is also the recipient of a Peabody Award, a Columbia duPont Journalism award, two Kodak Vision awards, three CINE Golden Eagles, and is a Distinguished Alumnus of the University of Maryland. In Richard’s Own Words: When shooting, I think about lighting, movement, framing, depth of field, eye lines, etc., and I critically weigh the utility of shots on the eventual editing table. But above all, I imagine in the back of my mind the perspective of a curious and possibly restless viewer. I try to deliver to an audience the feeling of being there--being inside the story. To me this intuitive process is as important as the technical aspects of cinematography, and I strive for it to be second nature. Over the years I have done camera work on a wide variety of projects: feature films, TV series, commercials, corporate and educational videos. However, most of my experience continues to be in the realm of documentaries and actuality-style drama, much of it shot hand-held, a particular specialty of mine. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with author/director Jon Reiss PT 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Jon Reiss PT 3 author of Think Outside the Box Office is the first nuts-and-bolts guide for filmmakers who want to take control of their own distribution and marketing destiny. Each chapter addresses an essential aspect of a film’s release and gives specific techniques to filmmakers to create success with their films in today’s marketplace. Jon Reiss named one of “10 Digital Directors to Watch” by Daily Variety, Jon Reiss is a critically acclaimed filmmaker who has produced and directed three feature films most recently Bomb It about graffiti and the battle over visual public space throughout the world. Based on his experience releasing Bomb It with a hybrid strategy has just published Think Outside the Box Office: The Ultimate Guide to Film Distribution in the Digital Era. He also speaks around the world at film festivals, schools and organizations on this topic. Jon teaches film the California Institute for the Arts where he created the class “Reel World Survival Skills: Everything I Wish I Had Been Taught in Film School.” This course covers the practical aspects of surviving as an independent writer/producer/director in today’s economy from finding a job, pitching and script development, to financing and new models of distribution. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with producer Diane Nabatoff

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Diane Nabatoff producer & founder of Tiara Blu Films has produced Take The Lead, a New Line release, starring Antonio Banderas & Narc, a Paramount release, written & directed by Joe Carnahan, starring Ray Liotta & Jason Patric. She Executive-Produced Gray Matters starring Heather Graham, Sissy Spacek & Alan Cumming; Knights of the South Bronx starring Ted Danson (nom. for a SAG award) & Malcolm David Kelley (nom. for a Namic Vision Award) for A&E; Racing For Time (nom. for a NAACP Image Award) starring & directed by Charles Dutton (nom. for an NAACP Image Award for acting) for Lifetime as well as three seasons After Hours with Daniel for Mojo now on Ovation. She Co-Executive Produced the HBO pilot Baseball Wives by Tom Fontana & Julie Martin. She is developing projects at a number of studios & cable networks & several features that will be independently financed. Girl Soldier starring Uma Thurman shoots soon.

Prior to Tiara Blu Films, Diane was a Producer at Interscope Communications; she developed & produced films that include: Very Bad Things, written & directed by Pete Berg, starring Christian Slater, Cameron Diaz & Daniel Stern; The Proposition starring Kenneth Branagh, Madeleine Stowe & William Hurt; Operation Dumbo Drop, directed by Simon Wincer, starring Danny Glover, Ray Liotta & Denis Leary; Separate Lives starring Jim Belushi & Linda Hamilton; Holy Matrimony, directed by Leonard Nimoy starring Patricia Arquette; & Body Language starring Tom Berenger.

Diane was Sr VP of Production for Henry Winkler’s Fair Dinkum Prods & VP of Vestron Pictures. She Executive Produced Hider in the House & Fear which received an Ace Award nom. She began as VP at The Feldman-Meeker Co. working on The Golden Child starring Eddie Murphy & serving as Assoc Producer of The Kindred & Kathryn Bigelow’s Near Dark.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor/comedian Rick Overton PT 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 7 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Rick Overton PT 3 has been doing standup comedy since before there were lockable steering columns on cars. Seriously. Rick believes that Comedy shares it's roots with Country Western and The Blues because they're all just complaining to a rhythm. Rick can currently be seen in the comedy film DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS with Steve Carrell and Paul Rudd, recently in Stephen Soderberg's THE INFORMANT starring Matt Damon. He's also Pam's Dad on THE OFFICE in the Wedding Episodes. Yay for On Demand! Someone got something right somewhere. And he recurs on TNT's LEVERAGE as an FBI agent, along with Gerry Downey. He’s been a creative consultant on a sci fi series in 1999 called The Secret Adventures Of Jules Verne, designing all the steam punk technology for the series. Rick had the honor of sharing a couch with Jonathan Winters and Robert Klein on Showtime's THE GREEN ROOM WITH PAUL PROVENZA! When not doing standup comedy, Rick can be seen on local dog park paths getting to visit all the dogs he wants without having to actually own or pay for any of them. Win-win. Rick loves to improvise! He’s been a guest player with a lot of established improv troupes down through the years, Second City, Groundlings, Off The Wall, Bucket O' Snakes, The Transformers etc. He’s been doing two man improv blowout shows with Robin Williams for 30 some odd years. And some odd years they were! But fun! He's also got an Emmy for his writing on HBO's DENNIS MILLER LIVE from the 1996 season. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor Edoardo Ballerini Pt 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 6 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Edoardo Ballerini PT 3 recently completed filming the feature film “No God, No Master,” opposite Academy Award Nominee David Strathairn. Also in 2009, Edoardo was seen in “The Caller,” with Frank Langella, “Corrado” opposite Tom Sizemore, and in the ensemble “Life is Hot in Cracktown” with Kerry Washington and Illeana Douglas. Edoardo has been called “an actor to watch” (Variety), “a most promising actor” (Los Angeles Times), and a ‘heartthrob” (The Hollywood Reporter).He has appeared in over forty films and television series, including the blockbuster “Romeo Must Die,” the highly acclaimed indie “Dinner Rush,” co-starring with Danny Aiello, and in a memorable recurring turn in “The Sopranos.” Edoardo’s directorial debut "Good Night Valentino" premiered at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival and later screened at the Museum of Modern Art (New York) and the Museo Nazionale del Cinema, in Italy. He also played the title character, silent screen idol Rudolph Valentino. The short film is permanently archived at the Academy of Motion Pictures. His feature project on Valentino was recently optioned by Andrew Lauren Productions. Edoardo Ballerini is a graduate of Wesleyan University and is a dual citizen (Italy), and fluent in Italian. He lives in New York.A Partial Filmography: He has had recurring roles on: “Boardwalk Empire”, “The Sopranos”, “The Sarah Connor Chronicles”, and “24”He’s appeared on: “Medium”, “Without a Trace”, “NYPD Blue”, “Law & Order”, “Protect & Serve” (pilot), “Charmed” Movies: “No God, No Master”, “Life is Hot in Cracktown”, “Dinner Rush”, “Romeo Must Die“, Malevolent”, The Last Days of Disco”, “I Shot Andy Warhol” Besides acting he served as a contributing writer on “The F-Word” and as writer/director on “Good Night Valentino” . Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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'Film Courage' hosts/filmmakers David Branin and Karen Worden chat with Rex Sikes

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 5 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +0000

David Branin & Karen Worden are filmmakers & radio hosts of FIlm Courage. David is the Director/Writer/Producer of the feature films ‘Night Before the Wedding’ and ‘Goodbye Promise.’ He is Co-Host of LA Talk Radio’s ‘Film Courage’ & the monthly ‘Film Courage Interactive’ held at the Downtown Independent in L.A. David grew up near Hartford, Connecticut. Raised by a single deaf mother, he picked up her skill of observing & reading people. His college career was nearly over when the dream of making a major motion-picture burst into his head. David & three of his closest friends wrote an original screenplay together & moved to L.A. in 2000 to pursue their own Hollywood ending. His pursuit of that dream continues to this day. His work has been seen by millions online. His short films, Shoot-Out & Honey, I’m Home have garnered their share of acclaim, having combined to screen in over 50 international film festivals while winning their share of awards.

Karen Worden is an Actress & Producer who serves as Co-Host of LA Talk Radio’s ‘Film Courage’ & the monthly ‘Film Courage Interactive’. Her film credits include ‘Goodbye Promise,’ ‘Honey, I’m Home,’ ‘Road Therapy,’ ‘Mind Over Matter Man,’ & ‘Night Before the Wedding.’ Karen also wrote & starred in a one-woman play showcased at the Space Theatre entitled The Other Woman, as well as being featured in several commercials & print ads. One of her favorite shoots was working with Richard Simmons on his Sweatin’ to the Oldies series.
In hosting “Film Courage,” Karen seeks to probe industry professionals on their quest for greater things. She questions industry professionals on their fear of success versus fear of failure, overcoming self-sabotage, & developing one’s greatest strengths.Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with WME Agency story editor/producer Christopher Lockhart PT 4

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 4 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Christopher Lockhart PT 4 is a Hollywood executive, teacher and producer. For a dozen years, Chris has worked as the Story Editor at ICM, the William Morris Agency and, currently, the newly formed WME. During his tenure, Chris worked with legendary talent agent Ed Limato (who recently passed away) helping to find film projects for actors such as Denzel Washington, Mel Gibson, Steve Martin, Richard Gere, Michelle Pfeiffer, Liam Neeson, Claire Danes and many others. He has also consulted on hundreds of screenplays with studio executives, producers and writers from around the world. Chris estimates he has read over 30,000 screenplays. As a producer, Chris set up A RHINESTONE ALIBI at Paramount with Julie Richardson. He co-produced THE COLLECTOR, which was released nationwide in the summer of 2009 and is one of the producers on the sequel, which is currently in pre-production. Chris is the writer/producer of a feature length documentary called MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS, which ran in NYC and LA in the summer of 2010 as part of the prestigious DocuWeeks and will make its film festival premiere in October ’10 at the Mill Valley Film Festival in California. Chris has taught screenwriting classes at UCLA and Los Angeles Valley College and lectured at conferences throughout the country. His popular article “I Wrote a 120 Page Script but Can’t Write a Logline: The Construction of a Logline” has become the de facto reference on the subject and is used in film schools across the globe. His writing workshop “The Inside Pitch” was televised in Los Angeles and earned him an Emmy nomination. He appeared on “Fox Morning News” and has been featured in many periodicals including The Writer magazine. He is a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor Derrel Maury about Massacre At Central High

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 1 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Derrel Maury Actor, & Rex Sikes remember the making of the cult classic Massacre at Central High.

Derrel Maury joined SAG and AFTRA over 40 years ago. He was so young when he started; his first roles were “crawl-on’s”. He has appeared as a series regular on Norman Lear’s “One Day at a Time” & “Apple Pie”, also Gary Marshal’s “Happy Days” & “Joanie Loves Chachi”. He played Jughead in James Komack’s “The Archie Show” and starred as the teen killer in the 70’s cult classic feature “Massacre at Central High”. Some other credits include guest starring roles in “Murder She Wrote”, WKRP in Cincinnati”, “Barney Miller”, “Highway to Heaven”, & “The Partridge Family”. He has just completed work on a number of features including, “Blood of the Cross”, “Mexican Hat”, “Wasteland” & the “Tramp”. He has won numerous awards for his stage and film work including his recent best actor award at the New York Short Film Festival for his lead role in the film “Wither”.

An acting coach for over twenty years, he has taught for Estelle Harman, Tracy Roberts, and many top agencies around town. He also runs his own acting studio, Derrel Maury’s Young Actor’s Workshop. He was recently highlighted on CNN in a special report on acting classes for kids.

Derrel’s extensive list of plays directed at theatres in and around Los Angeles include “Grease”, “Oliver”, “Once Upon A Mattress”, “The Music Man”, “Fiddler On The Roof”, “The Wizard Of Oz”, “Guys And Dolls”, “Bye Bye Birdie”, “Damn Yankees”, “Joseph”, ”High School Musical”, “South Pacific”, “Willy Wonka”, “Annie”, and “Answer the Call”. Every year Derrel also participates in the Secret Roses’ Mini Musical Festival. His directing work there has won awards three years in a row for his productions of “Blenderman”, “Change of Plans” and “Climb the Smallest Mountain”.

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Rex Sikes’ Movie Beat chats with screenwriter/director Douglas Day Stewart PT 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 22:00:00 +0000

Douglas Day Stewart Pt 3 is best known for his original screenplay “An Officer and a Gentleman,” which was based on his own experiences as a Naval Officer Candidate undergoing rigorous training, while falling in love with a factory girl looking for a “ticket out of nowhere.” In addition to the many accolades and awards garnered by the film, “Officer” was recently listed by the American Film Institute as one of the ten highest grossing love stories in cinema history. Stewart’s other writing credits include the enduring first “Blue Lagoon” with Brooke Shields, the acclaimed “The Boy In the Plastic Bubble”, (the ABC television movie that launched John Travolta’s career), and “The Scarlet Letter,” Stewart’s much maligned take on Hawthorne’s classic novel, starring Demi Moore. Stewart wrote and directed the cult favorite “Thief of Hearts” (which boasts clubs of women around the country) and the controversial “Listen to Me.” Stewart has been nominated for an Academy Award, and for an Emmy, and for numerous Writers Guild Awards. His original screenplay “The Accident” (a semi-autobiographical story of a teen tragedy) will go before the cameras in Europe this year. His Musical adaptation of “An Officer and a Gentleman,” will begin production in Australia next year, and will hopefully go to Broadway soon after. Stewart has recently finished another original screenplay entitled “The Flying Man,” which he describes as “a cross-cultural love story with a unique twist, set against the political conflicts of modern day Burma.” Stewart plans to direct the film next year in Thailand. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with executive producer/director Mitch Apley

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Mitch Apley is the Executive Producer for Chicago-based Resolution Digital Studios. Resolution productions include a live broadcast of Top Chef Miami, sports programming produced by Intersport for Fox, ESPN & ABC to feature films such as The Strip & Osso Bucco, music videos for Snoop Dog & Janus, spot and web work for Kellogg's Frosted Flakes & more. Resolution is currently co-producing the comedy horror film, The Moleman of Belmont Avenue starring Mike Bradecich & John LaFlamboy.

Mitch is in post-production for a short film he wrote & directed called Lighter Lightness, an effects-heavy love story about light, love & a snow globe. He enlisted the production help of many industry contemporaries in the process, & the film is slated for a spring finish.

Mitch Apley began making films at Northwestern University in 1992. He shot an award winning stop motion film, Robert: Portrait of a Legend (1995), & produced an award winning live action film, NoWhere Town (1996).

Mitch freelanced in various capacities on film & video productions in Toronto, Los Angeles & Chicago, He took a position at Post Effects where he worked almost every aspect of a full service production company. While working as an assistant editor & colorist, he produced the short film Bubble Quandary (1998). As an editor he's worked on spots, broadcast and corporate videos. In 2000 he was promoted to staff director, & directed an Emmy award winning program on teen substance abuse, Illinois, Get in the Know (2000).

In 2002, Mitch helped produce a 2-hour A&E Special Bill Kurtis Report Saudi Arabia: A Complicated Ally (2003). Upon his return to Post Effects, he acted as project manager for Spiffy Pictures children's program, Jack's Big Music Show which still airs on Nick Jr.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with casting directors Jane Jenkins and Janet Hirshenson

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Jane Jenkins & Janet Hirshenson of The Casting Company have cast over 100 feature films, including the Academy Award winning "A Beautiful Mind" “Something’s Gotta Give” “The Da Vinci Code” “Angels & Demons” Oscar nominated “Frost/Nixon” "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" "Something's Gotta Give" " Airforce One" "Jurassic Park" "The American President""Apollo 13" " The Lost World" "A Few Good Men" "Backdraft" "Misery" "Ghost" "When Harry Met Sally" "Mystic Pizza" "Beetlejuice" "Stand By Me" "Home Alone" "The Outsiders" to name a few.

Jane began her career in entertainment as an actress in New York City. She entered the casting profession while working in film production. Her first project was "On The Nickel" an independent film written, produced and starring her friend Ralph Waite. She soon began working with other casting directors, including Jennifer Shull, who would later connect her with Janet Hirshenson.

Janet Hirshenson was introduced to casting while working as a temporary secretary for the casting office of Ray Stark's, Rastar Productions. It was there that Jenkins joined Janet and Jennifer.

When Shull moved to head the casting department at Francis Ford Coppola's Zoetrope Studios in Hollywood, she brought both Janet and Jane with her. With the closing of Zoetrope Hollywood Jane and Janet joined forces and formed The Casting Company.

Today, they are established as two of the premier casting directors in the entertainment industry and this year are celebrating 29 years in business together.

Their book A STAR IS FOUND: Our Adventures Casting some of Hollywood’s Biggest Movies is enjoying continued success. They cast the recently released Rob Reiner film “Flipped”, and Chris Columbus’ “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightening Thief”.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with WME agency story editor/producer Christopher Lockhart PT 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Christopher Lockhart PT 3 is a Hollywood executive, teacher and producer. For a dozen years, Chris has worked as the Story Editor at ICM, the William Morris Agency and, currently, the newly formed WME. During his tenure, Chris worked with legendary talent agent Ed Limato (who recently passed away) helping to find film projects for actors such as Denzel Washington, Mel Gibson, Steve Martin, Richard Gere, Michelle Pfeiffer, Liam Neeson, Claire Danes and many others. He has also consulted on hundreds of screenplays with studio executives, producers and writers from around the world. Chris estimates he has read over 30,000 screenplays. As a producer, Chris set up A RHINESTONE ALIBI at Paramount with Julie Richardson. He co-produced THE COLLECTOR, which was released nationwide in the summer of 2009 and is one of the producers on the sequel, which is currently in pre-production. Chris is the writer/producer of a feature length documentary called MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS, which ran in NYC and LA in the summer of 2010 as part of the prestigious DocuWeeks and will make its film festival premiere in October ’10 at the Mill Valley Film Festival in California. Chris has taught screenwriting classes at UCLA and Los Angeles Valley College and lectured at conferences throughout the country. His popular article “I Wrote a 120 Page Script but Can’t Write a Logline: The Construction of a Logline” has become the de facto reference on the subject and is used in film schools across the globe. His writing workshop “The Inside Pitch” was televised in Los Angeles and earned him an Emmy nomination. He appeared on “Fox Morning News” and has been featured in many periodicals including The Writer magazine. He is a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor Colin Ferguson star of ScyFy's Eureka Series

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Colin Ferguson, actor/director/producer, stars as Federal Marshal Jack Carter in the highly acclaimed SyFy-hit dramedy "Eureka," which has been called a cross between “Northern Exposure” and "Desperate Housewives." The show debuted as the highest rated premiere in the channel’s history. The New York Daily News raved about his performance, “Ferguson's approach is fluid and funny enough to make it all work.

Ferguson enjoys working on the cable series because of the hybrid tone of drama mixed with quirky comedic elements. The fourth season has premiered this July.

Colin's feature-film credits also include "Because I Said So", "Rowing Through," and "The Opposite of Sex" among others. He was a regular on the NBC remake of the hit British comedy series "Coupling" and the sitcom "Then Came You." ?His many guest-starring roles include "Line of Fire", "Malcolm in the Middle", "Crossing Jordan", "Becker” and "Titus."?Additionally, Colin has starred in other television movies such as "Mom at 16", "We Were the Mulvaneys", "Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber", "Ladies Night", "More Tales of the City", "Playing House" and "Christmas in Paradise".

Colin is a producer on Eureka and has directed the "fan favorite" episodes "Your Face or Mine" and "The Story of O2". ??He has repeatedly been tapped by SyFy to bring a more human and character- based element to their intense visual-effects style. It is the marriage of Second City's character-based approach to scene work and television's economic plot movement that defines his style and approach.

“I like a story that moves. I like a story that’s driven by a situation created by the reality of it's characters.... and as for comedy I'm just contrary - I like the comedy in my drama and the drama in my comedy." Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director Peter D. Marshall - The Director's Series PT 5

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall The Director's Series PT 5 - We continue tip[s for being a better director & the nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career & has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer & director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series & features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes& written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary/educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. He was 1st Assistant Director on Steven J. Cannel's “Stingray” in 1986 after having been the 1st AD on a Canadian TV series called “Hamilton’s Quest”. Thereafter” he worked on several more TV series with Cannell and became 1st AD’s on “Wiseguy.” which he worked for two years. He got his directing break on this series & directed a couple of episodes. “The Fly 2.” was his move into feature films as a 1st AD. Other credits include “Happy Gilmore”, "Dawn of the Dead", "The Butterfly effect", "Lizzie McGuire Movie", "Legends of the Fall" "Look Who's Talking Now", "Bird on a Wire", scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with author/director John Gaspard PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0000

John Gaspard PT 2 has directed and/or produced six low-budget features, including the digital feature, Grown Men, which premiered at the Ashland International Film Festival and won the “Best of Fest/Best Screenplay” award at the Black Point Film Festival. He directed and co-wrote the award-winning feature film, Beyond Bob, and directed the science-fiction comedy feature film, Resident Alien. He has directed features on 16mm, digital video, analog video, and produced and directed the first feature film in Super 8mm single-system sound.His blog, “Fast, Cheap Movie Thoughts,” (http://fastcheapmoviethoughts.blogspot.com/) has been named "One of the 50 Best Blogs for Moviemakers" by Moviemaker Magazine and "One of The 100 Best Blogs For Film and Theater Students" by BestUniversity.com. John's books include Fast, Cheap and Under Control: Lessons Learned from the Greatest Low-Budget Movies of All Time, and Fast, Cheap and Written That Way: Top Screenwriters on Writing For Low-Budget Movies. He also co-authored, with Dale Newton, the books Digital Filmmaking 101: An Essential Guide to Producing Low-Budget Movies (first and second editions) and Persistence of Vision: An Impractical Guide to Producing A Feature Film For Under $30,000. He was also a writer and story editor for the international television comedy/western series, Lucky Luke, starring Terence Hill. "We never put out an actual textbook for the Corman School of Filmmaking, but if we did, it would be Fast, Cheap, and Under Control." Roger Corman "An entertaining and very informative read. It's just the ticket for beginning filmmakers, demonstrating how cleverness can count more than money in filmmaking." John Badham (Director, Saturday Night Fever, Wargames,) "I wish I'd read this book before I made Re-Animator." Stuart Gordon Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with WME agency story editor/producer Christopher Lockhart PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Christopher Lockhart PT 2 is a Hollywood executive, teacher and producer. For a dozen years, Chris has worked as the Story Editor at ICM, the William Morris Agency and, currently, the newly formed WME. During his tenure, Chris worked with legendary talent agent Ed Limato (who recently passed away) helping to find film projects for actors such as Denzel Washington, Mel Gibson, Steve Martin, Richard Gere, Michelle Pfeiffer, Liam Neeson, Claire Danes and many others. He has also consulted on hundreds of screenplays with studio executives, producers and writers from around the world. Chris estimates he has read over 30,000 screenplays. As a producer, Chris set up A RHINESTONE ALIBI at Paramount with Julie Richardson. He co-produced THE COLLECTOR, which was released nationwide in the summer of 2009 and is one of the producers on the sequel, which is currently in pre-production. Chris is the writer/producer of a feature length documentary called MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS, which ran in NYC and LA in the summer of 2010 as part of the prestigious DocuWeeks and will make its film festival premiere in October ’10 at the Mill Valley Film Festival in California. Chris has taught screenwriting classes at UCLA and Los Angeles Valley College and lectured at conferences throughout the country. His popular article “I Wrote a 120 Page Script but Can’t Write a Logline: The Construction of a Logline” has become the de facto reference on the subject and is used in film schools across the globe. His writing workshop “The Inside Pitch” was televised in Los Angeles and earned him an Emmy nomination. He appeared on “Fox Morning News” and has been featured in many periodicals including The Writer magazine. He is a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with producer Straw Weisman

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Straw Weisman is a motion picture production, post production, marketing, distribution, and creative filmmaking veteran with over thirty years of hands-on experience.
Straw’s latest achievements include producing the upcoming feature “The Big Valley”, starring Jessica Lange and Stephen Moyer, and directing the psychological thriller “Trunk”, starring Jennifer Day, now on DVD, and co-executive producing “Without Men”, starring Eva Longoria and Christian Slater, which is now in post production. As Vice President, Worldwide Production for distributor/producer New Films International, Straw is overseeing a slate of post production acquisitions and new titles, including “The Lightkeepers”, starring Richard Dreyfuss and Blythe Danner, “Camp Hell”, starring Bruce Davison and Dana Delany, “Chain Letter”, starring Nikki Reed, “Dark Moon Rising”, “Don’t Fade Away”, starring Mischa Barton and Ryan Kwanten, and the upcoming “Saving Grace B. Jones”, starring Tatum O’Neal and “Flying Lessons”, starring Maggie Grace and Christine Lahti.

Through his own company, Marquee Productions, Straw has supervised post production and/or associate produced or produced over 75 films, including “Shine On”, starring Jenna Dewan, “Order of Redemption” with Busta Rhymes, Armand Assante and Tom Berrenger, the multi-festival award winning biopix “Crazy” featuring “Heroes” Ali Larder, “Magic”, a family film starring Christopher Lloyd as a talking dog, Richard Gere’s “The Flock”, “Sex and Breakfast”, starring Macaulay Culkin, “Say It In Russian”, featuring Faye Dunaway, the spiritually based sleeper hit “What The Bleep Do We Know!?”, Tobe Hooper’s “The Toolbox Murders”, and the horror feature “Hatchet”.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Sundance Short FIlm Programmer Roberta Munroe PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Roberta Marie Munroe PT 2 is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, entrepreneur, international short film festival programmer, consultant and now published author. Her book *How Not To Make A Short Film: Secrets From A Sundance Programmer *(Hyperion Books, January 2009) is a provocative and practical insider's guide to making a great short film described as the “bible” for short filmmakers. Roberta packed this “bible” with insider tips gleaned from 5 years programming short films at Sundance, interviewing successful short filmmakers worldwide and sharing the horrors and the brilliance of her own award winning short filmmaking career. From 2001-2006 Roberta Munroe programmed short films at The Sundance FilmFestival. During her tenure at Sundance, The Sundance Online Film Festival (2003-2006) was acknowledged with several highly acclaimed Webby Awards. After five very successful years at Sundance, Roberta served as their founding Artistic Director launching The Blackhouse Foundation, a live venue at Sundance, that supported African American filmmakers. For the last four years, Roberta has guided short form filmmakers, from script to screen to distribution, at her Los Angeles based independent filmmaker company, Roberta Munroe Film Consulting Los Angeles With over fifteen years experience of experience at international film festivals and after viewing over 15,000 short films during her career, Ms. Munroe is considered the go-to expert in the world of short form filmmaking. She is a sought after speaker and educator. Roberta's directorial debut Dani and Alice (a Fox Searchlight Directors Lab project) has played at over 120 festivals globally and was the recipient of the PlanetOut Best Drama Award 2006. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor Michael Pare

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Michael Pare, actor, first appeared in a commercial for Pierre Cardin at 22. A little over a year later, super agent Joyce Selznick & her partner Jan McCormick came across Michael's photo, & decided to screen test him for a role in the ABC series THE GREATEST AMERICAN HERO. Michael was off to L.A. several weeks later & landed a regular role in the series which led to a leading role with Ray Liotta & David Caruso in an ABC television movie CRAZY TIMES. Then came EDDIE AND THE CRUISERS, & Michael Paré became a cult superstar.

Michael has made major theatrical motion pictures such as THE PHILADELPHIA EXPERIMENT, STREETS OF FIRE, BAD MOON, and INTO THE SUN, & films made for TV & video like SUNSET HEAT, WARRIORS, BLINK OF AN EYE, THE COLONY & THE CLOSER.

In 1998, appeared in HOPE FLOATS with Sandra Bullock, Gena Rowlands, Kathy Najimy, Harry Connick, Jr., and Rossanna Arquette. 1998, ended in a high point, when Michael starred in the off-Broadway play, THE BLACK MARBLE SHOE SHINE STAND.

His latest project still in pre-production, "Job", is scheduled for theatrical release in the U.S., in January, 2011.

In 1999, Michael took a cameo role in the film, VIRGIN SUICIDES, produced by Francis Ford Coppola, and directed by Sofia Coppola.

Pare has appeared in Uwe Boll's BLOODRAYNE 1 & 2, FAR CRY, POSTAL & SEEDS.

Like other American performers (such as Mel Gibson and Arnold Schwarzenneger) Michael has appeared in Japanese commercials and print advertising. Michael continues to make several films each year. To date, Michael has made over 70 movies and starred or co-starred in several television series. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with WME Agency story editor/producer Christopher Lockhart

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Christopher Lockhart is a Hollywood executive, teacher and producer. For a dozen years, Chris has worked as the Story Editor at ICM, the William Morris Agency and, currently, the newly formed WME. During his tenure, Chris worked with legendary talent agent Ed Limato (who recently passed away) helping to find film projects for actors such as Denzel Washington, Mel Gibson, Steve Martin, Richard Gere, Michelle Pfeiffer, Liam Neeson, Claire Danes and many others. He has also consulted on hundreds of screenplays with studio executives, producers and writers from around the world. Chris estimates he has read over 30,000 screenplays.
As a producer, Chris set up A RHINESTONE ALIBI at Paramount with Julie Richardson. He co-produced THE COLLECTOR, which was released nationwide in the summer of 2009 and is one of the producers on the sequel, which is currently in pre-production. Chris is the writer/producer of a feature length documentary called MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS, which ran in NYC and LA in the summer of 2010 as part of the prestigious DocuWeeks and will make its film festival premiere in October ’10 at the Mill Valley Film Festival in California.
Chris has taught screenwriting classes at UCLA and Los Angeles Valley College and lectured at conferences throughout the country. His popular article “I Wrote a 120 Page Script but Can’t Write a Logline: The Construction of a Logline” has become the de facto reference on the subject and is used in film schools across the globe. His writing workshop “The Inside Pitch” was televised in Los Angeles and earned him an Emmy nomination. He appeared on “Fox Morning News” and has been featured in many periodicals including The Writer magazine. He is a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with entertainment attorney Paul Battista

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Paul Battista, Entertainment Attorney, is a partner of MindFusion Law where he represents low budget independent filmmakers. He earned a J.D. from Seton Hall Law School, an LL.M. from Georgetown Law Center and an M.F.A. in Film Studies from the University of Utah.

He has been a speaker at many film festivals and conferences, including Slamdance Film Festival and Film Independent’s Filmmaker Forum, in addition to teaching film classes and guest lecturing at colleges in the Los Angeles area.

He also wrote, directed and produced the low budget independent feature film, Crooks, which has been released by Warner Home Video.

His book, Independent Film Producing: The Outsider’s Guide To Producing A First Low Budget Film is available at www.paulbattista.biz.
His video bio is available at http://www.mindfusionlaw.com/paulbattista.html
Paul is a member of the California and New York state bars and is licensed to practice law in the federal and state courts of California and New York as well as the U.S. Tax Court.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chat's with director/distributor Jon Keeyes PT 7

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 9 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Jon Keeyes Pt 7 distributor continues to discuss the state of the industry & distribution. How does one get their feature to an audience? We will talk more on foreign & domestic release, deliverable & myths of distribution PLUS more. With six feature films, Jon Keeyes is one of the hardest working directors in the southwest. Jon made his writing/directorial debut in 2001 with “American Nightmare.” This critically-acclaimed horror film followed serial killer Jane Toppan on Halloween night as she brings to life the fears of a group of friends. “American Nightmare” was released to North America by Monarch Home Video/Ingram Entertainment. Internationally, Horizon Motion Pictures has sold “American Nightmare” to nearly all major countries around the world. Following the success of “American Nightmare,” Jon was hired by producer Michael Raso to write and direct “Suburban Nightmare.” A satire on the disintegration of marriage, “Suburban Nightmare” spends the night with The Rosenblads as their relationship crumbles around them with violent and tragic consequences. “Suburban Nightmare” was released in June of 2004 to rave reviews including numerous “top ten” lists. Jon most recently completed “Fall Down Dead” starring Dominique Swain, Udo Kier & David Carradine. A suspense thriller combining elements of “Panic Room” and “Saw,” it was released theatrically in 2008 to the international market. Along with a constant flow of feature film work, Jon was an Academy Award finalist with his short film “Angela’s Body,” has directed episodes of the Danica McKellar show “Inspector Mom” for The Lifetime Channel, produced the web series “Exposed” for Warner Bros. and McG’s company Wonderland, sold his screenplay “The Assassination Game” to Bigfoot Entertainment and is currently producing the indie feature, “Spilt Milk.” Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast & crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Chats with Actor Arye Gross PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 7 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Arye Gross actor PT 2 His Films include Grey Gardens for HBO Films, Harvest (Ibid Films), Minority Report, Big Eden, Gone in 60 Seconds, A Midnight Clear, Mother Night, The Opposite Sex, For the Boys, Coupe De Ville, Tequila Sunrise, The Couch Trip, The Experts, and Soul Man. Notable TV Guest appearances include reappearing on "Castle". He has appeared on "Dollhouse", “Law & Order” (SVU & C.I.) “Friends,” “ER,” “The West Wing,” “CSI” (Vegas & NY), “Grey’s Anatomy” and “The X Files,” among others. Arye appeared as a series regular (Adam) on the ABC sitcom “Ellen” and CBS’s “Citizen Baines,” Mr. Gross has had recurring roles on “The Riches”, “Judging Amy,” “The Practice” and “Six Feet Under”.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with filmmakers David Spies & Phil Seneker on Kickstarter

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 3 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0000

David Spies & Phil Seneker are working together to produce a short film “A Musing”. They are using Kickstarter to fund their project. We explore how that is going, & what they have learned.

David Spies has completed several screenplays that are each quite different in genre. He wrote the first draft of “A Musing” recently & registered with the WGA nine days later. David felt he had a screenplay definitely worthy of being produced so began to seek out a cinematographer to partner with.

After a local search for cinematographers in the Seattle area, David connected with Phil Seneker & from that day on there was no turning back. This will be David's first professional short film production as a writer & director.

Phil Seneker is a filmmaker, producer, screenwriter & director of photography. Phil began his career in the film & video industry after studying acting. Phil started his production company in 1993 to create videos for corporate clients

Phil spent most of the ‘90’s & ‘00’s creating corporate videos, building his company, working on features, shorts, commercials & starting a family.

He shot his first short film in 1998 entitled RATS! which went on to screen at 7 festivals around the world & won 3 awards including Best Dark Comedy.

In 2003, Phil was accepted to the UCLA Online Professional Screenwriting Program & he completed two feature length screenplays while attending. His recent short screenplay was selected as a finalist in the Seattle Film School's Great American Short Screenplay Competition.

Phil is currently producing a feature length documentary, “Sisters Choice”, which is about two sisters & their choices when it comes to battling cancer. Phil says production will be complete in October and the film completed in early 2011.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor/comedian Rick Overton PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 2 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Rick Overton PT 2 has been doing standup comedy since before there were lockable steering columns on cars. Seriously. Rick believes that Comedy shares it's roots with Country Western and The Blues because they're all just complaining to a rhythm. Rick can currently be seen in the comedy film DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS with Steve Carrell and Paul Rudd, recently in Stephen Soderberg's THE INFORMANT starring Matt Damon. He's also Pam's Dad on THE OFFICE in the Wedding Episodes. Yay for On Demand! Someone got something right somewhere. And he recurs on TNT's LEVERAGE as an FBI agent, along with Gerry Downey. He’s been a creative consultant on a sci fi series in 1999 called The Secret Adventures Of Jules Verne, designing all the steam punk technology for the series. Rick had the honor of sharing a couch with Jonathan Winters and Robert Klein on Showtime's THE GREEN ROOM WITH PAUL PROVENZA! When not doing standup comedy, Rick can be seen on local dog park paths getting to visit all the dogs he wants without having to actually own or pay for any of them. Win-win. Rick loves to improvise! He’s been a guest player with a lot of established improv troupes down through the years, Second City, Groundlings, Off The Wall, Bucket O' Snakes, The Transformers etc. He’s been doing two man improv blowout shows with Robin Williams for 30 some odd years. And some odd years they were! But fun! He's also got an Emmy for his writing on HBO's DENNIS MILLER LIVE from the 1996 season. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with filmmaker Joe Wilson PT 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Joe Wilson PT 3 is an award-winning filmmaker & comedy screenwriter, stand up comedian & private investigator. Wilson's short film "The Swear Police" won best shortie-short at the 2009 LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival, which can be seen at http://www.SwearPolice.com. "Vampire Mob" is a new web series created, written, directed, produced & edited by Wilson, starring John Colella ("Swear Police'), Reamy Hall (Criminal Minds), Marcia Wallace ("The Simpsons"), Chris Mulkey (Twin Peaks, Boardwalk Empire), Kirsten Vangsness (Criminal Minds), Jim Roof ("Swear Police"), Andrea Cansler (Groundlings Sunday Company), Cris D’Annunzio ("Digging Up Dad") and Elizabeth Beckwith ("Curb Your Enthusiasm"). The series will premiere early this summer and a trailer is available at http://www.VampireMob.com. Wilson has worked on web series through three net booms, including writing for Mondo Media's "Like, News," created by Don Asmussen, directing the web series, "Lake Charles Lake," created & written by Martha Kelly & Tom Sharpe for SuperDeluxe.com (Turner Entertainment) and he was a producer and half the crew on episodes of "Powerloafing," created by Emmy-award winning writer, Mike Upchurch, including "Dept. of Doom," guest starring Neil Patrick Harris - http://vimeo.com/5817119. One of Wilson's feature screenplay comedies, "Let's Mow," won first place in the Hollywood Film Festival's screenplay competition & also won the Producer's Outreach Program run by the Scriptwriter's Network, as well as being a finalist in Scriptapalooza. Once a month, Wilson participates as a writer in "LA Cafe Plays" at the Ruskin Group Theatre in Santa Monica, where five writers are handed two headshots and a theme, and in four hours, write a short play, which is performed twice that evening - 10 hours from creation to opening night.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chat's with director/distributor Jon Keeyes PT 6

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Jon Keeyes Pt 6 distributor continues to discuss the state of the industry & distribution. How does one get their feature to an audience? We will talk more on foreign & domestic release, deliverable & myths of distribution PLUS more. With six feature films, Jon Keeyes is one of the hardest working directors in the southwest. Jon made his writing/directorial debut in 2001 with “American Nightmare.” This critically-acclaimed horror film followed serial killer Jane Toppan on Halloween night as she brings to life the fears of a group of friends. “American Nightmare” was released to North America by Monarch Home Video/Ingram Entertainment. Internationally, Horizon Motion Pictures has sold “American Nightmare” to nearly all major countries around the world. Following the success of “American Nightmare,” Jon was hired by producer Michael Raso to write and direct “Suburban Nightmare.” A satire on the disintegration of marriage, “Suburban Nightmare” spends the night with The Rosenblads as their relationship crumbles around them with violent and tragic consequences. “Suburban Nightmare” was released in June of 2004 to rave reviews including numerous “top ten” lists. Jon most recently completed “Fall Down Dead” starring Dominique Swain, Udo Kier & David Carradine. A suspense thriller combining elements of “Panic Room” and “Saw,” it was released theatrically in 2008 to the international market. Along with a constant flow of feature film work, Jon was an Academy Award finalist with his short film “Angela’s Body,” has directed episodes of the Danica McKellar show “Inspector Mom” for The Lifetime Channel, produced the web series “Exposed” for Warner Bros. and McG’s company Wonderland, sold his screenplay “The Assassination Game” to Bigfoot Entertainment and is currently producing the indie feature, “Spilt Milk.” Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast & crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' chats with writer/producer/director Dan Cohen

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Dan Cohen’s directorial debut is Diamond Men . The script evolved from his family’s three generations in the diamond business and an intimate knowledge of small town Pennsylvania.

Dan previously wrote, produced and played a lead role in The Whole Truth. Janet Maslin, writing in the New York Times called the shoestring indie effort “a hardworking comedy with a homemade flavor” and likened it to the early work of Woody Allen and Albert Brooks. The NY Post called it “funny and truthful,” and awarded it three (out of four) stars. A festival favorite, it was awarded prizes in Fort Lauderdale and Orlando.

Mr. Cohen recently directed Bruce Smirnoff’s one man show, “Other Than My Health, I Have Nothing!” -- an LA Weekly “pick of the week” that ran for over a year and a half and took the Valley Theater Award for Mr. Smirnoff’s performance.

Mr. Cohen divides his time between Los Angeles and Lancaster Pennsylvania, where he has worked as a journalist and television reporter.

Before coming to film, Dan worked part time in the family business while at the same time pursuing his interests in journalism and film. After his father died in the mid-eighties, he ran the family business for a while. But the call of writing and directing eventually led to the creation of The Whole Truth, and Diamond Men.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with author/director John Gaspard

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000

John Gaspard has directed and/or produced six low-budget features, including the digital feature, Grown Men, which premiered at the Ashland International Film Festival and won the “Best of Fest/Best Screenplay” award at the Black Point Film Festival. He directed and co-wrote the award-winning feature film, Beyond Bob, and directed the science-fiction comedy feature film, Resident Alien. He has directed features on 16mm, digital video, analog video, and produced and directed the first feature film in Super 8mm single-system sound.His blog, “Fast, Cheap Movie Thoughts,” (http://fastcheapmoviethoughts.blogspot.com/) has been named "One of the 50 Best Blogs for Moviemakers" by Moviemaker Magazine and "One of The 100 Best Blogs For Film and Theater Students" by BestUniversity.com.

John's books include Fast, Cheap and Under Control: Lessons Learned from the Greatest Low-Budget Movies of All Time, and Fast, Cheap and Written That Way: Top Screenwriters on Writing For Low-Budget Movies.

He also co-authored, with Dale Newton, the books Digital Filmmaking 101: An Essential Guide to Producing Low-Budget Movies (first and second editions) and Persistence of Vision: An Impractical Guide to Producing A Feature Film For Under $30,000. He was also a writer and story editor for the international television comedy/western series, Lucky Luke, starring Terence Hill.

"We never put out an actual textbook for the Corman School of Filmmaking, but if we did, it would be Fast, Cheap, and Under Control." Roger Corman

"An entertaining and very informative read. It's just the ticket for beginning filmmakers, demonstrating how cleverness can count more than money in filmmaking." John Badham (Director, Saturday Night Fever, Wargames,)

"I wish I'd read this book before I made Re-Animator."
Stuart Gordon

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor/comedian Rick Overton

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Rick Overton has been doing standup comedy since before there were lockable steering columns on cars. Seriously. Rick believes that Comedy shares it's roots with Country Western and The Blues because they're all just complaining to a rhythm.

Rick can currently be seen in the comedy film DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS with Steve Carrell and Paul Rudd, recently in Stephen Soderberg's THE INFORMANT starring Matt Damon. He's also Pam's Dad on THE OFFICE in the Wedding Episodes. Yay for On Demand! Someone got something right somewhere. And he recurs on TNT's LEVERAGE as an FBI agent, along with Gerry Downey.

He’s been a creative consultant on a sci fi series in 1999 called The Secret Adventures Of Jules Verne, designing all the steam punk technology for the series.

Rick had the honor of sharing a couch with Jonathan Winters and Robert Klein on Showtime's THE GREEN ROOM WITH PAUL PROVENZA! When not doing standup comedy, Rick can be seen on local dog park paths getting to visit all the dogs he wants without having to actually own or pay for any of them. Win-win.

Rick loves to improvise! He’s been a guest player with a lot of established improv troupes down through the years, Second City, Groundlings, Off The Wall, Bucket O' Snakes, The Transformers etc. He’s been doing two man improv blowout shows with Robin Williams for 30 some odd years. And some odd years they were! But fun!

He's also got an Emmy for his writing on HBO's DENNIS MILLER LIVE from the 1996 season.

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Rex Sikes' chats with actor Kevin Sorbo PT 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Kevin Sorbo Pt 3 You know him as Hercules in the show that surpassed “Baywatch” as the most watched show in the world “Hercules, the Legendary Journeys” and as Captain Dylan Hunt in Gene Rodenberry’s “Andromeda” The series, based upon writings from the late “Star Trek” creator’s archives, debuted as the number one hour show in first run syndication and held that spot throughout it’s five year run from 2000-2005.? Electronics Media Magazine named Sorbo TV’s third most bankable star behind Oprah and Regis. Sorbo has guest starred on the hit shows “Just Shoot Me”, “According to Jim”, “Hope and Faith”, “Two and a Half Men, USA networks “Psych”, and had recurring appearances on “Dharma and Greg”, and on Fox’s “The OC” in 2006-2007. In 2005, he signed an unprecedented development deal with ABC/Touchstone Television that resulted in the creation of “Bobby Cannon”, a half-hour comedy pilot written by Barry Kemp of “Coach” and “Newhart” fame. In 1997, Sorbo made his feature film debut in “Kull, the Conqueror”, a prequel to “Conan, the Barbarian”. Other films include, “Walking Tall, the Payback”, “Walking Tall, Lone Justice, “The Last Chance Café”, “Something Beneath”, “Clipping Adam”, and most recently, “The Avenging Angel” which aired on Hallmark summer of 2007 and was the third highest rated movie in the history of Hallmark. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Sundance Short FIlm Programmer Roberta Munroe

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:30:00 +0000

Roberta Marie Munroe is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, entrepreneur, international short film festival programmer, consultant and now published author. Her book *How Not To Make A Short Film: Secrets From A Sundance Programmer *(Hyperion Books, January 2009) is a provocative and practical insider's guide to making a great short film described as the “bible” for short filmmakers. Roberta packed this “bible” with insider tips gleaned from 5 years programming short films at Sundance, interviewing successful short filmmakers worldwide and sharing the horrors and the brilliance of her own award winning short filmmaking career. From 2001-2006 Roberta Munroe programmed short films at The Sundance FilmFestival. During her tenure at Sundance, The Sundance Online Film Festival (2003-2006) was acknowledged with several highly acclaimed Webby Awards. After five very successful years at Sundance, Roberta served as their founding Artistic Director launching The Blackhouse Foundation, a live venue at Sundance, that supported African American filmmakers. For the last four years, Roberta has guided short form filmmakers, from script to screen to distribution, at her Los Angeles based independent filmmaker company, Roberta Munroe Film Consulting Los Angeles With over fifteen years experience of experience at international film festivals and after viewing over 15,000 short films during her career, Ms. Munroe is considered the go-to expert in the world of short form filmmaking. She is a sought after speaker and educator. Roberta's directorial debut Dani and Alice (a Fox Searchlight Directors Lab project) has played at over 120 festivals globally and was the recipient of the PlanetOut Best Drama Award 2006. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' chats with director/blogger Jeffrey Goodman PT 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Jeffrey Goodman director PT 3 - "After directing six short films and living in Los Angeles for seven years, Jeffrey Goodman returned to his hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana for his first feature-length project. THE LAST LULLABY, co-written by the creator of THE ROAD TO PERDITION and starring Tom Sizemore (Saving Private Ryan, Heat) and Sasha Alexander (NCIS) was filmed entirely in and around Shreveport and financed by 48 local investors. LULLABY has played in nineteen film festivals around the world. It won numerous awards and went on for a limited theatrical run of ten weeks. Cinemavault is currently repping the film for foreign sales and a domestic sales rep is currently pitching the film to US distributors. Goodman maintains a close relationship with MovieMaker Magazine. He kept a blog entitled "Adventures in Self-Releasing" for most of 2009 as he chronicled his experiences self-distributing THE LAST LULLABY. And now he has a new blog for MovieMaker where he discusses the films that have inspired him. As a filmmaker, Jeffrey is first and foremost a cinephile. He never went to film school but rather took the Tarantino approach, watching as many movies as he could and deciding along the way the type of films he wanted to make. “With Lullaby,” Goodman said, “I wanted to do certain things that weren’t necessarily in fashion. I wanted to make a slow, quiet genre piece that was sincere (rather than ironic) and very human. And, in many ways, I wanted to make it in the naturalistic style that I associated with some of my favorite American films from the seventies.” As the reputation of LULLABY continues to grow in stature, Goodman is now at work on PERIL, his second feature-length film. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' chats with actor/director/comedian Paul Provenza PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000

PAUL PROVENZA PT 2an accomplished comedian, classically trained actor & an innovative filmmaker has worked TV, movies, theater & stand-up comedy for more than 2 decades. Paul has gone back & forth between acting & standup comedy in every medium from TV to theater to film. He has been a guest on every major talk show from The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson to The Tonight Show starring Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Jimmy Kimmel Show, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart & was a favorite on Live with Regis & Kathy Lee. He has written, produced, & starred in several comedy specials, including his own one-man show for Showtime, The Incredible Man-Boy. Paul wrote, produced, & starred in Comics Only, Pulp Comics & Lounge Lizards for Comedy Central Paul was a series regular on the NBC hit Empty Nest, & starred in his own ABC series, The Pursuit of Happiness, was a series regular on The Facts of Life. He co-starred with Keanu Reeves & Andy Griffith in the critically acclaimed CBS feature Under The Influence, receiving rave notices for his dramatic performance. He starred as ‘Doc Capra’ on CBS’s Northern Exposure, & as ‘Parker Meridian’ on the Showtime hit series, Beggars & Choosers. He had a recurring role asSenate aide ‘Steve Onorato’ on NBC's The West Wing. Paul co-produced & co-wrote a series of specials for the Sci-Fi Network, Fi-Sci with Penn Jillette - a comedy/reality show that examined the real science behind science fiction. Paul directed & co-produced (with Penn Jillette of Penn & Teller) the unique and controversial documentary The Aristocrats, featuring a virtual “Who’s Who” of comedy stars. His new show The Green Room debuted June 10 on Showtime. His new book !Satirists!, was released May 11.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director Jon Keeyes Pt 5

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 5 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Jon Keeyes Pt 5 Jon and I discuss the state of the industry & distribution. How does one get their feature to an audience? Hear what Jon has to say! With six feature films, Jon Keeyes is one of the hardest working directors in the southwest. Jon made his writing/directorial debut in 2001 with “American Nightmare.” This critically-acclaimed horror film followed serial killer Jane Toppan on Halloween night as she brings to life the fears of a group of friends. “American Nightmare” was released to North America by Monarch Home Video/Ingram Entertainment. Internationally, Horizon Motion Pictures has sold “American Nightmare” to nearly all major countries around the world. Following the success of “American Nightmare,” Jon was hired by producer Michael Raso to write and direct “Suburban Nightmare.” A satire on the disintegration of marriage, “Suburban Nightmare” spends the night with The Rosenblads as their relationship crumbles around them with violent and tragic consequences. “Suburban Nightmare” was released in June of 2004 to rave reviews including numerous “top ten” lists. Jon most recently completed “Fall Down Dead” starring Dominique Swain, Udo Kier and David Carradine. A suspense thriller combining elements of “Panic Room” and “Saw,” it was released theatrically in 2008 to the international market. Along with a constant flow of feature film work, Jon was an Academy Award finalist with his short film “Angela’s Body,” has directed episodes of the Danica McKellar show “Inspector Mom” for The Lifetime Channel, produced the web series “Exposed” for Warner Bros. and McG’s company Wonderland, sold his screenplay “The Assassination Game” to Bigfoot Entertainment and is currently producing the indie feature, “Spilt Milk.”

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with webseries filmmaker Joe Wilson PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 3 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Joe Wilson PT 2 is an award-winning filmmaker & comedy screenwriter, stand up comedian & private investigator. Wilson's short film "The Swear Police" won best shortie-short at the 2009 LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival, which can be seen at http://www.SwearPolice.com. "Vampire Mob" is a new web series created, written, directed, produced & edited by Wilson, starring John Colella ("Swear Police'), Reamy Hall (Criminal Minds), Marcia Wallace ("The Simpsons"), Chris Mulkey (Twin Peaks, Boardwalk Empire), Kirsten Vangsness (Criminal Minds), Jim Roof ("Swear Police"), Andrea Cansler (Groundlings Sunday Company), Cris D’Annunzio ("Digging Up Dad") and Elizabeth Beckwith ("Curb Your Enthusiasm"). The series will premiere early this summer and a trailer is available at http://www.VampireMob.com. Wilson has worked on web series through three net booms, including writing for Mondo Media's "Like, News," created by Don Asmussen, directing the web series, "Lake Charles Lake," created & written by Martha Kelly & Tom Sharpe for SuperDeluxe.com (Turner Entertainment) and he was a producer and half the crew on episodes of "Powerloafing," created by Emmy-award winning writer, Mike Upchurch, including "Dept. of Doom," guest starring Neil Patrick Harris - http://vimeo.com/5817119. One of Wilson's feature screenplay comedies, "Let's Mow," won first place in the Hollywood Film Festival's screenplay competition & also won the Producer's Outreach Program run by the Scriptwriter's Network, as well as being a finalist in Scriptapalooza. Once a month, Wilson participates as a writer in "LA Cafe Plays" at the Ruskin Group Theatre in Santa Monica, where five writers are handed two headshots and a theme, and in four hours, write a short play, which is performed twice that evening - 10 hours from creation to opening night. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes' Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes’ Movie Beat chats with director/blogger Jeffrey Goodman PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Jeffrey Goodman director PT 2 - "After directing six short films and living in Los Angeles for seven years, Jeffrey Goodman returned to his hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana for his first feature-length project. THE LAST LULLABY, co-written by the creator of THE ROAD TO PERDITION and starring Tom Sizemore (Saving Private Ryan, Heat) and Sasha Alexander (NCIS) was filmed entirely in and around Shreveport and financed by 48 local investors. LULLABY has played in nineteen film festivals around the world. It won numerous awards and went on for a limited theatrical run of ten weeks. Cinemavault is currently repping the film for foreign sales and a domestic sales rep is currently pitching the film to US distributors. Goodman maintains a close relationship with MovieMaker Magazine. He kept a blog entitled "Adventures in Self-Releasing" for most of 2009 as he chronicled his experiences self-distributing THE LAST LULLABY. And now he has a new blog for MovieMaker where he discusses the films that have inspired him. As a filmmaker, Jeffrey is first and foremost a cinephile. He never went to film school but rather took the Tarantino approach, watching as many movies as he could and deciding along the way the type of films he wanted to make. “With Lullaby,” Goodman said, “I wanted to do certain things that weren’t necessarily in fashion. I wanted to make a slow, quiet genre piece that was sincere (rather than ironic) and very human. And, in many ways, I wanted to make it in the naturalistic style that I associated with some of my favorite American films from the seventies.” As the reputation of LULLABY continues to grow in stature, Goodman is now at work on PERIL, his second feature-length film. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with filmmaker Joe Wilson

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Joe Wilson is an award-winning filmmaker & comedy screenwriter, stand up comedian & private investigator. Wilson's short film "The Swear Police" won best shortie-short at the 2009 LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival, which can be seen at http://www.SwearPolice.com. "Vampire Mob" is a new web series created, written, directed, produced & edited by Wilson, starring John Colella ("Swear Police'), Reamy Hall (Criminal Minds), Marcia Wallace ("The Simpsons"), Chris Mulkey (Twin Peaks, Boardwalk Empire), Kirsten Vangsness (Criminal Minds), Jim Roof ("Swear Police"), Andrea Cansler (Groundlings Sunday Company), Cris D’Annunzio ("Digging Up Dad") and Elizabeth Beckwith ("Curb Your Enthusiasm").

The series will premiere early this summer and a trailer is available at http://www.VampireMob.com. Wilson has worked on web series through three net booms, including writing for Mondo Media's "Like, News," created by Don Asmussen, directing the web series, "Lake Charles Lake," created & written by Martha Kelly & Tom Sharpe for SuperDeluxe.com (Turner Entertainment) and he was a producer and half the crew on episodes of "Powerloafing," created by Emmy-award winning writer, Mike Upchurch, including "Dept. of Doom," guest starring Neil Patrick Harris - http://vimeo.com/5817119.

One of Wilson's feature screenplay comedies, "Let's Mow," won first place in the Hollywood Film Festival's screenplay competition & also won the Producer's Outreach Program run by the Scriptwriter's Network, as well as being a finalist in Scriptapalooza.

Once a month, Wilson participates as a writer in "LA Cafe Plays" at the Ruskin Group Theatre in Santa Monica, where five writers are handed two headshots and a theme, and in four hours, write a short play, which is performed twice that evening - 10 hours from creation to opening night.

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Rex Sikes’ Movie Beat chats with actor/producer/director/ Matthew Tompkins

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Matthew’s Tompkins’, actor, producer, director, twenty year career includes starring or co-starring in over 80 television productions, 25 feature films, 60 national commercials and 75 theatre plays.

Among his extensive acting credits, he has starred in the movies Killing Down, The Fragility of Seconds and Radiant as well as co-starring in Living & Dying with Michael Madsen, Missionary Man with Dolph Lundgren, Fire Down Below with Kevin Sorbo, a reoccurring role on Fox’s Prison Break and most recently in Robert Rodriguez’s new movie Machete alongside Robert DeNiro.

In theatre, he has won the Dallas Theatre Critics Forum Award for Best Actor seven times, and has been voted best actor twice by the Dallas Observer. Most recently, he played Oberon in the Dallas theatrical event of the season for The Dallas Theater Center’s grand opening production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the new 80 million dollar Wyly Theater in the new AT&T Performing Arts District in downtown Dallas, Texas.

As a producer, Matthew has produced the feature films Killing Down (distributed by Maverick Films), as well as The Fragility of Seconds and Radiant both being released in July of 2010.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, and attended the acclaimed HB Studios for Acting in New York City.

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Rex Sikes’ Movie Beat chats with director/blogger Jeffrey Goodman

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:30:00 +0000

Jeffrey Goodman director - "After directing six short films and living in Los Angeles for seven years, Jeffrey Goodman returned to his hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana for his first feature-length project. THE LAST LULLABY, co-written by the creator of THE ROAD TO PERDITION and starring Tom Sizemore (Saving Private Ryan, Heat) and Sasha Alexander (NCIS) was filmed entirely in and around Shreveport and financed by 48 local investors.

LULLABY has played in nineteen film festivals around the world. It won numerous awards and went on for a limited theatrical run of ten weeks. Cinemavault is currently repping the film for foreign sales and a domestic sales rep is currently pitching the film to US distributors.

Goodman maintains a close relationship with MovieMaker Magazine. He kept a blog entitled "Adventures in Self-Releasing" for most of 2009 as he chronicled his experiences self-distributing THE LAST LULLABY. And now he has a new blog for MovieMaker where he discusses the films that have inspired him.

As a filmmaker, Jeffrey is first and foremost a cinephile. He never went to film school but rather took the Tarantino approach, watching as many movies as he could and deciding along the way the type of films he wanted to make.

“With Lullaby,” Goodman said, “I wanted to do certain things that weren’t necessarily in fashion. I wanted to make a slow, quiet genre piece that was sincere (rather than ironic) and very human. And, in many ways, I wanted to make it in the naturalistic style that I associated with some of my favorite American films from the seventies.”

As the reputation of LULLABY continues to grow in stature, Goodman is now at work on PERIL, his second feature-length film.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Orly Ravid on film acquisitions & sales PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Orly Ravid, PT 2 Co-Executive Director The Film Collaborative At TFC, Orly works primarily on distribution, sales/licensing and contract/negotiation services with a focus on new media digital distribution. She also handles theatrical releases. A “big picture” thinker, Orly created TFC in response to a dominant and overarching structure that favors middlemen, not filmmakers. Her intense diligence in protecting filmmakers' rights and revenues is equally matched by her passion for art film and socio/political issue-focused documentaries. Orly is committed to helping artistically and intellectually rigorous and important films reach their respective audiences via a financial model that is sustainable for filmmakers. She is also a programming consultant at Palm Springs International Film Festival and a Programming Associate for documentaries at Sundance. Her past affiliations include Senator Entertainment (VP Acquisitions and Distribution); Wolfe Releasing (Director: Acquisitions, Theatrical, Non-Theatrical, Business Affairs and Digital Distribution); Ravid Film Consulting (Distribution and Marketing for filmmakers and distributors); Maxmedia (Development); Amazing Movies & Picture This! Entertainment (Acquisitions, Distribution and Sales); and Outfest (Board of Directors and Associate Programmer). Orly received my B.A in English Literature and with a minor in Film from Columbia University. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with distribution strategist Peter Broderick

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 9 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0000

A leading distribution strategist, Peter consults with filmmakers and media companies to develop strategies to maximize distribution, audiences, and revenues.

He was previously President of Next Wave Films, which helped launch the careers of Christopher Nolan and other exceptionally talented filmmakers. Peter also established Next Wave Films' Agenda 2000, the world's first initiative devoted to financing digital features.

A key player in the growth of the ultra-low budget feature movement, Broderick became one of the most influential advocates of digital moviemaking.

Now focused on the revolution in film distribution, Broderick has given keynotes and presentations in Amsterdam, Sydney, Toronto, Cannes, Guadalajara, Berlin, London, and Rio de Janeiro. Peter teamed up with cutting-edge journalist Scott Kirsner to design and present Distribution U., a one-day crash course on the new rules of marketing and distribution in Los Angeles.

His seminal reports, "Welcome to the New World of Distribution" and "Declaration of Independence" are concise guides to the latest distribution strategies. Read his articles and subscribe to his Distribution Bulletin at www.peterbroderick.com.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with feature and documentary filmmaker Michael Caplan

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 7 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Michael Caplan's career began in the early '90s, when he worked as a producer of independent films in Chicago. In 10 years he produced 3 critically acclaimed feature films, including The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me, & Peoria Babylon,starring David Drake & Ann Cusack. Throughout the decade, Michael wrote and directed several dramatic shorts that screened on PBS in Chicago and film festivals nationwide.

In 2003 he completed Stones from the Soil, a personal documentary about his father, who was one of 150 German Jewish teenagers sent to a farm in Germany by their parents during the Nazi period. The film aired on national PBS & at colleges nationwide.

Michael's next documentary focused on a Chicago magician and scholar named Eugene Burger. Michael traveled across the country to interview Eugene, Max Maven, Jeff McBride, Luna Shimada, Larry Hass, and other magicians and thinkers fostering a movement to return magic to its roots. A Magical Vision was completed in 2008, premiered at The Gene Siskel Theater.

Michael's current project, Algren, a film about the Chicago writer Nelson Algren, the National Book Award-winning author of The Man With the Golden Arm. His cast of interview subjects past and future includes Algren peers like Shay, Chicago journalist Rick Kogan, and screenwriter Bruce Jay Friedman; as well as likeminded contemporary artists including painter Robert Guinan, Salman Rushdie, and Wayne Kramer of MC5. Algren is scheduled for completion in 2011.

Caplan lives in Chicago where he received his Master of Fine Arts in Film from Northwestern University. He is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair at Columbia College Chicago in the Film & Video Department, where he currently teaches courses in documentary filmmaking, producing, film production and film distribution.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor/director/comedian Paul Provenza

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 3 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0000

PAUL PROVENZA an accomplished comedian, classically trained actor & an innovative filmmaker has worked TV, movies, theater & stand-up comedy for more than 2 decades.

Paul has gone back & forth between acting & standup comedy in every medium from TV to theater to film. He has been a guest on every major talk show from The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson to The Tonight Show starring Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Jimmy Kimmel Show, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart & was a favorite on Live with Regis & Kathy Lee.

He has written, produced, & starred in several comedy specials, including his own one-man show for Showtime, The Incredible Man-Boy. Paul wrote, produced, & starred in Comics Only, Pulp Comics & Lounge Lizards for Comedy Central

Paul was a series regular on the NBC hit Empty Nest, & starred in his own ABC series, The Pursuit of Happiness, was a series regular on The Facts of Life. He co-starred with Keanu Reeves & Andy Griffith in the critically acclaimed CBS feature Under The Influence, receiving rave notices for his dramatic performance. He starred as ‘Doc Capra’ on CBS’s Northern Exposure, & as ‘Parker Meridian’ on the Showtime hit series, Beggars & Choosers. He had a recurring role asSenate aide ‘Steve Onorato’ on NBC's The West Wing.

Paul co-produced & co-wrote a series of specials for the Sci-Fi Network, Fi-Sci with Penn Jillette - a comedy/reality show that examined the real science behind science fiction. Paul directed & co-produced (with Penn Jillette of Penn & Teller) the unique and controversial documentary The Aristocrats, featuring a virtual “Who’s Who” of comedy stars.

His new show The Green Room debuts June 10 on Showtime. His new book !Satirists!, was released May 11.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Orly Ravid on film acquisitions & sales

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 2 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Orly Ravid, Co-Executive Director The Film Collaborative At TFC, Orly works primarily on distribution, sales/licensing and contract/negotiation services with a focus on new media digital distribution. She also handles theatrical releases. A “big picture” thinker, Orly created TFC in response to a dominant and overarching structure that favors middlemen, not filmmakers. Her intense diligence in protecting filmmakers' rights and revenues is equally matched by her passion for art film and socio/political issue-focused documentaries.

Orly is committed to helping artistically and intellectually rigorous and important films reach their respective audiences via a financial model that is sustainable for filmmakers.

She is also a programming consultant at Palm Springs International Film Festival and a Programming Associate for documentaries at Sundance. Her past affiliations include Senator Entertainment (VP Acquisitions and Distribution); Wolfe Releasing (Director: Acquisitions, Theatrical, Non-Theatrical, Business Affairs and Digital Distribution); Ravid Film Consulting (Distribution and Marketing for filmmakers and distributors); Maxmedia (Development); Amazing Movies & Picture This! Entertainment (Acquisitions, Distribution and Sales); and Outfest (Board of Directors and Associate Programmer).

Orly received my B.A in English Literature and with a minor in Film from Columbia University.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with author/director Jon Reiss PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 1 Jun 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Jon Reiss PT 2 author of Think Outside the Box Office is the first nuts-and-bolts guide for filmmakers who want to take control of their own distribution and marketing destiny. Each chapter addresses an essential aspect of a film’s release and gives specific techniques to filmmakers to create success with their films in today’s marketplace. Jon Reiss named one of “10 Digital Directors to Watch” by Daily Variety, Jon Reiss is a critically acclaimed filmmaker who has produced and directed three feature films most recently Bomb It about graffiti and the battle over visual public space throughout the world. Based on his experience releasing Bomb It with a hybrid strategy has just published Think Outside the Box Office: The Ultimate Guide to Film Distribution in the Digital Era. He also speaks around the world at film festivals, schools and organizations on this topic.

Jon teaches film the California Institute for the Arts where he created the class “Reel World Survival Skills: Everything I Wish I Had Been Taught in Film School.” This course covers the practical aspects of surviving as an independent writer/producer/director in today’s economy from finding a job, pitching and script development, to financing and new models of distribution.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with PR & marketing specialist Sheri Candler

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 26 May 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Sheri Candler, a marketing & publicity specialist helps independent filmmakers gather an audience for their work. As the Marketing & Sponsorship Manager for the Santa Clarita Valley Film Festival, she encountered numerous talented filmmakers who possessed expert knowledge in storytelling & film production, yet lacked the knowledge of how to promote & distribute their films. It was painful for Sheri to see how opportunities were being missed & filmmakers being abused by the distribution process.

Sheri helps independent filmmakers devise successful marketing & promotional strategies by identifying & connecting with their audience early in the production process by utilizing blogs, social media, online radio, forums, online publications & finding influential recommenders. Building connections continues well into the release of the film.

She was involved with promoting 2009 NFB Cannes Short Film Corner
winner "Sebastian's Voodoo"; "Butterflies," one of the first films to
utilize the YouTube rental program; Sundance Channel pick "Beyond Biba";
2010 Slamdance official selection "YELLOWBRICKROAD" & the Roadside
Attractions film "Princess Kaiulani." She is collaborates with Jon Reiss, author of "Think Outside the Box Office," & participates in his TOTBO workshop series; consults with non profit film distribution, marketing & filmmaker education organization The Film Collaborative; & is a featured expert in the new Guerilla FilmmakersPocketbook by Chris Jones, Genevieve Jolliffe & Andrew Zinnes.

She holds a BA in Broadcasting & Film from the University of Alabama &
an LCCI Diploma in Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations from the
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry. She spent 4 years in Russia as news announcer & six years in London as a EMEA Marketing Manager for For-A Corporation.

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Rex Sikes’ Movie Beat chats with producer Jason Brubaker

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 25 May 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Jason Brubaker is a Hollywood based independent movie producer, passionate about helping other filmmakers make their movies and apply proven marketing strategies to reach a global audience through new movie distribution models. With over a decade of movie making experience, Jason has produced numerous shorts and THREE feature films including (Special Dead 2006, Rattle Basket 2007 and Toxic Soup 2009). Jason is a contributing author of The Independent’s Guide to Film Distributors (2009 Independent Media Publications), he is the founder of Filmmaking Stuff, an educational resource for independent filmmakers and screenwriters. His articles on independent movie marketing, distribution and film production have been featured in The Independent as well as the New York Film Academy. Brubaker has has lectured on these subjects to filmmakers from around the globe at the Maine Media Workshops. Brubaker began his movie making career paying his dues at a small market production company in Pennsylvania. In January 2002 Jason took a bite out of the Big Apple (NYC), where he worked in story development for an independent producer. There he read hundreds of screenplays, learned how to raise money for movies and built lasting relationships with independent filmmakers. Coinciding with producing and teaching, Brubaker also served as an executive for Lehman Brothers, one of the biggest investment banks in the world, where he learned sales, finance, negotiation with heavy hitters and cutting edge internet marketing strategies – which he now applies to his film marketing efforts. Brubaker currently resides in Los Angeles where he can be found most days in a mad dash hustle, working to produce his next feature film. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with actor/acting & audition coach Kristen Shaw Pt 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 24 May 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Kristen Shaw PT 3 Acting & Audition Coach & actor has appeared in over 2 dozen Film and Television projects, as well as having more than 25 National Commercials to her credit. Kristen was recently seen as "Nora", the First Gentleman's Chief-of-Staff, in ABC's hit Commander-in-Chief, with Geena Davis and Donald Sutherland. She was called a "modern day Lady MacBeth" by the New York Times, for her portrayal of "Fiona", William Petersen's tough-talking wife in the Oscar nominated film, The Contender. She received an Emmy campaign by the producers of the critically-acclaimed ABC series, Line of Fire, for her role as "Janet Malloy", wife to the mob boss, played by David Paymer. Look for her in Resurrecting the Champ with Samuel L. Jackson, The Last Castle, with Robert Redford, Nothing But the Truth, with Kate Beckinsale, and many others. Since arriving in Atlanta in April of 2009, Kristen has appeared in the Kevin Spacey film Father of Invention, as well as filming a strong supporting role in the Sony picture Straw Dogs, with Kate Boswoth and James Marsden. Kristen has been teaching classes and providing personal coaching and audition technique for over 10 years. She has helped many actors go on to Film, Television and Starring Roles on Broadway. Her on-going Audition Technique Class and Actor’s Career Development Group has helped many actors reach their goals, at all levels – from getting SAG cards, to getting Oscar nominations. She is passionately committed to helping Actors achieve their goals, in all areas of life. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor Sam Witwer of Smallville & Battlestar Galactica Pt 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 21 May 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Sam Witwer, PT 3 actor, has worked as a regular on the series Battlestar Galactica and Smallville. Among his numerous television appearances are Bones, Dexter, Csi, Jag, NCIS, Cold Case, Angel, Dark Angel, ER and many more. He’s has appeared in movies as well, recently in No God No Master directed by friend of Rex Sikes’ Movie Beat Terry Green and The Return of Joe Rich directed by friend of RSMB Sam Auster. Samuel Witwer, was raised in Glenview, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois and attended Glenbrook South High School where he was active in theater and drama. He dropped out of Juliard in New York and moved to California to pursue acting as a profession. He appeared in several TV series and eventually landed the role of Lieutenant Alex "Crashdown" Quartararo on Battlestar Galactica. For three episodes Sam played Neil Perry, the “supposed” Ice Truck Killer, of Showtime's Dexter in 2006 and Officer Casella in two episodes of CSI. He went on to play Doomsday, the new rival of Superman in the 8th Season Smallville's 8th after Michael Rosenbaum, who played Lex Luthor, left the show. He starred with David Strathairn in No God No Master and with Armand Assante and Talia Shire in The Return of Joe Rich. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Chats With Casting Director Michael Sonntag of Studio C Artists PT 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Michael Sonntag PT 3 is a casting director, film producer, teacher, and actor. Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, Michael began his career producing local evening news for NBC, after graduating from the University of Notre Dame.

He has worked both in front of and behind the camera, in a wide range of positions - most recently casting the feature film, Nephilim, as well as a number of commercials for clients such as Walt Disney Studios, TV Land, and DeclareYourself.com, with his business partner, John Coppola.

Michael has also worked as the casting director and line producer on the television series, Bourbon Street, for Rampart Entertainment.

His other producing credits include Co-Producer on award-winning director Vince DiPersio’s acclaimed feature documentary, Truth In Terms Of Beauty, and Associate Producer & UPM on Semper Fi: One Marine’s Journey, for Showtime.

His next project, the romantic comedy, Detour, is slated for production in 2009. Prior to producing, Michael held the title of Director of Development for Shakrah Films, after working for many years as an actor in Hollywood. One of the founding partners of Studio C Artists, Michael currently teaches acting classes to both kids and adults, and offers private coaching.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with 1st Assistant Director Curtis Smith PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Curtis A. Smith, 1st AD. PT 2 grew up Oak Park, Michigan enrolled in Specs Howard's School of Broadcasting Arts. After graduation 1997, he landed an internship on the feature film Marriage Material, directed by Jody Poldolsky. The film starred Leslie Ann Warren, James Rebhorn, Alanna Ubach & Michael Silver. Curtis was offered a paid Set Production Assistant position on Out of Sight, directed by Stephen Soderberg, starring George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez & Ving Rhames. He then worked on Cherry, starring Shalom Harlow & Jake Webber. As 1st Assistant Director, Curtis is responsible for overseeing the majority of the preproduction & production phases of a film. While scheduling the entire photography of the film, Curtis works very closely with directors, assuring their creative vision is adhered to. He also works with producers to insure a film has what it needs to be a quality project, as well as finish on budget and on time. Curtis has worked very close with experienced professionals of the independent film world. In 2000, Curtis worked on Girlfight, the Sundance winner produced by Jonathan Sayles and starring Michelle Rodiguez. He went on to work on Pootie Tang directed by Louis CK and featuring Chris Rock, XX/XY which starred Mark Ruffalo and Robot Stories by award-winning director Greg Pak. The Orphan King with Chris Evans and Bill Pullman. The Tripper, which was actor David Arquette’s directing debut, which also starred Thomas Jane, Paul Ruebens and Lukas Haas. Curtis also teamed up recording artist Fred Durst for his award-winning film The Education of Charlie Banks. Philip Seymour Hoffman for his film directorial debut, Jack Goes Boating. Starring Himself. Dustin Lance Black for his directorial debut as well What’s Wrong With Virginia. Starring Jennifer Connelly and Ed Harris. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with writer/director/producer Sarah Nean Bruce PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 17 May 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Sarah Nean Bruce PT 2 of Bel Age Pix. A twenty year veteran in the entertainment biz, Recent projects: Additional Unit Producer of “The Delphi Effect” (aka “Kiss Me Deadly”) for Regent Entertainment; Co-Executive Producer of film festival award-winning noir sci-fi feature “Yesterday Was A Lie” for Helicon Arts Cooperative; Co-Executive Producer of the Hallmark film “Where There’s A Will” (Love, Clyde)” directed by John Putch, starring Marion Ross, Frank Whaley, & Christine Elise for Larry Levinson Productions; Co-Executive Producer of the Hallmark Romantic Comedy “The Family Plan” starring Tori Spelling & Little Miss Sunshine’s “Olive” Abigail Breslin for Larry Levinson Productions released domestically and worldwide; Director of the thriller / horror feature film “Bram Stoker’s Way of The Vampire” released domestically through Blockbuster Entertainment and worldwide; Director / Producer of the dramatic ensemble piece “The Marriage Undone”; Producer of the hybridized Live-Action / CGI television pilot presentation “Labrats” for Director Bob Saget and Executive Producer Troy Miller; Co- Writer of the horror-thriller feature script “Witches of Beverly Hills” for Regent Entertainment; Producer of the feature film “Flash!” for Director Annabel Schofield and Starline Films West Releasing; Co-Producer of the Spanish-language taboo drama “Regreso A Casa”; Producer of “The Process of Creative Deception” for Velocity Pictures; and a Co-Producer for renowned docu-filmmaker Dr. Michael Tobias on the edgy documentary feature “Stone’s Edge” about and authorized by Oliver Stone. She also served as Supervising and Consulting Producer for the 1997, 1998, and 1999 “Lone Star Film and Television Awards.” As a consultant for New Regency Films: she worked on “Pretty Woman”; “The Power of One”; “That Night”; and “Under Siege.” Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with producer John Paul Rice PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

John Paul Rice producer PT 2 - Mr. Rice attended Georgia State University in 1997 with a focus on Business. In 1999, while at college, Mr. Rice was given a rare opportunity to work on Jerry Bruckheimer's Remember the Titans. After working almost three months on the film, John returned to school and directed his studies toward learning the history of cinema. Mr. Rice gained hands-on production experience by working on a handful of micro-budget independent films between courses before moving to Los Angeles January 2001 to pursue a career in film production. By mid 2001, John landed a position at the Los Angeles division of the German distribution company Senator International (which later became Mandate Pictures) lead by industry veteran Joseph Drake (Juno, The Grudge, Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, 30 Days of Night, American Psycho). Under Joe’s mentoring, John developed an interest and dedication to producing feature films. John left Mandate in the fall of 2005 to form No Restrictions Entertainment LLC with filmmaker Edgar Michael Bravo. In 2008, Mr. Rice produced his first feature One Hour Fantasy Girl with Edgar Michael Bravo directing, Levi Obery co-producing. In 2009, the team produced formed a new production entity, Bravo-Obery-Rice Productions, producing their second feature film now in post production, The Magic Stone, a supernatural/psychological thriller about an 18 year old homeless boy who was raised by a violent schizophrenic mother and believes he's been given a stone that allows him to enter and control the minds and bodies of people. The team will produce their third feature, a dark comedy, The Boy Who Couldn’t Say No, later in 2010. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with producer & dean of Columbia College Alan Gansberg PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:00:00 +0000

ALAN L. GANSBERG (PT 2) Dean of the College of Columbia College Hollywood, a fully accredited private college offering degrees in Cinema and Cinema/TV.

While running the key areas of the College, Gansberg continues his career as a writer-producer and occasional director. He has written and/or produced more than 100 hours of television, created more than a dozen nationally-distributed documentaries, and directed several longform TV projects. Gansberg has been nominated for four Emmy Awards (two for writing, one for producing, and one for documentary writing), and is a part winner and long-time trustee of The Humanitas Prize, which Daily Variety has called “The Pulitzer Prize of television writing.” He has also been honored with two Ohio State Awards, and been nominated or won a host of other honors, including nominations for the Writers Guild of America Award and the NAACP Image Award.

Among his credits are “My Past is My Own?” a CBS film starring Whoopi Goldberg, for which Gansberg won the Humanitas Prize, “Little Miss Perfect,” a CBS film directed by Marsha Mason, “Have Your Tried Talking to Patty?,” which was the highest rated children’s live action special in CBS history at the time it aired, and “NYTV: By the People Who Made It,” a two-part PBS documentary hosted by Walter Cronkite and Al Roker.

Gansberg is also a recognized film and Hollywood historian and is frequently in front
of the cameras as a film and media expert. His books include Little Caesar: A
Biography of Edward G. Robinson, and Direct Encounters. He began his career in Hollywood as the TV Editor of The Hollywood Reporter and has written more than 2,000 articles on Hollywood, film, TV and related subjects for publications as wide ranging as The New York Times and Forbes, among many others.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with acting coach/author Eric Morris PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Eric Morris is one of the most controversial and exciting acting teachers in the history of American performance. Author of 5 best-selling books on acting, and having taught over 20,000 students in the last 40 years (including some of Hollywood's biggest stars), Eric's craft process is clear, specific and compelling. Eric goes far beyond the Method in dealing with the actor's instrument in the belief that it is virtually impossible for an actor to learn or execute a process of acting without first eliminating the blocks, tension, fears, inhibitions, and other obstacles to expression. He teaches you how to deal directly with freeing the instrument, allowing you to become a "professional experiencer." Eric Morris began his involvement in theater at Northwestern University, where he graduated with a degree in Dramatic Arts. His acting career of over one hundred Equity plays, twenty major motion pictures, fifty network television episodes, and running roles on two syndicated TV series led him on a search for new and workable acting techniques. Eric's techniques are rooted in the Method, yet they distinctly represent his own approach, placing him among the most recognized acting coaches in the country. His books, No Acting Please, Being & Doing, Irreverent Acting, Acting From the Ultimate Consciousness, and Acting, Imaging & The Unconscious are used in colleges, universities, and private schools all over the world.

Eric Morris lives and teaches in Los Angeles but also travels regularly to New York and other cities around the country to conduct workshops. He has founded the American New Theater, a company of bi-coastal actors who have a common approach to acting and a common goal of carrying that approach into theater and film.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with author/director Guerilla Filmmaker Chris Jones

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Chris Jones One of the authors of the popular “The Guerrilla Filmmaker’s Handbook” series, Chris Jones will be making his Movie Beat debut. Recently, Chris directed the short film “Gone Fishing” which was shortlisted for an Oscar. He chronicles his journey as a guerilla filmmaker on his blog Make Film, Teach Film (http://www.chrisjonesblog.com/) and recently launched an internet television show in support of the new book in the series, The Guerilla Filmmakers Pocketbook. Chris has 3 feature films under his belt (White Angle, The Runner, Exam) and soon will be launching his new film project. He will talk candidly about his run-ins with the law, meeting Prince Charles and give up the tips and tricks that low budget independent filmmakers need to know. The other authors are Andrew Zinnes and Genevieve Jolliffe.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director Terry Green PT 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Director Terry Green PT 3 has 25 years experience in the entertainment industry, with 13 years managing a successful motion picture production company. He is an Award-winning writer & director with access to the highest levels of talent, production staff & project financing. In 1997 he founded an independent company Strata Productions, Inc. that has financed $20 million in private equity for the production of 3 feature films, amassing over 750 financial partners over the past 13 years. Garnered awards from some of the nation’s most prestigious film festivals. Worked with Academy Award caliber talent, including David Strathairn, Timothy Hutton, Virginia Madson & Lindsay Crouse, among others. Strata Productions, Inc. is in Chicago, where it was instrumentally involved in advancing local film education and awareness, offering internships to local high schools and universities. The principals of the company have worked directly with state and local film offices, including the offices of the Honorable Mayor Richard M. Daley, Governor of the State of Illinois Pat Quinn and Alderman Edward M. Burke. In 2007, the company relocated its headquarters to Los Angeles, California, where it has operated successfully for the last three years. The company is currently producing a feature film about the Palmer Raids of 1919 with Tom DeSanto, producer of Transformers, X-Men and X-2, three of the top ten grossing films in motion picture history. Mr. Green founded in 2010, Windstorm Entertainment, an affiliate of Strata Productions, Inc. and is a finance company that specializes in gap financing for independent motion pictures. He is an award winning screenwriter/director of two feature films "Almost Salinas" & "Heavens Fall". No God, No Master (2010) Screenwriter/Director, Currently in post-production. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes Movie Beat chats with actor/acting & audition coach Kristen Shaw Pt 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Kristen Shaw PT 2 Acting & Audition Coach & actor has appeared in over 2 dozen Film and Television projects, as well as having more than 25 National Commercials to her credit. Kristen was recently seen as "Nora", the First Gentleman's Chief-of-Staff, in ABC's hit Commander-in-Chief, with Geena Davis and Donald Sutherland. She was called a "modern day Lady MacBeth" by the New York Times, for her portrayal of "Fiona", William Petersen's tough-talking wife in the Oscar nominated film, The Contender. She received an Emmy campaign by the producers of the critically-acclaimed ABC series, Line of Fire, for her role as "Janet Malloy", wife to the mob boss, played by David Paymer. Look for her in Resurrecting the Champ with Samuel L. Jackson, The Last Castle, with Robert Redford, Nothing But the Truth, with Kate Beckinsale, and many others. Since arriving in Atlanta in April of 2009, Kristen has appeared in the Kevin Spacey film Father of Invention, as well as filming a strong supporting role in the Sony picture Straw Dogs, with Kate Boswoth and James Marsden. She is the official Acting Coach for Atlanta Girls Magazine, Atlanta Girls Model & Talent Competitions, Blueprint 4 Hollywood, and Meetup FILMAtlanta. Kristen has been teaching classes and providing personal coaching and audition technique for over 10 years. She has helped many actors go on to Film, Television and Starring Roles on Broadway. Her on-going Audition Technique Class and Actor’s Career Development Group has helped many actors reach their goals, at all levels – from getting SAG cards, to getting Oscar nominations. She is passionately committed to helping Actors achieve their goals, in all areas of life. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with editor/director Michael A Hoffman PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Michael A. Hoffman editor/director Pt 2. Originally from South Florida; Michael A. Hoffman has worked in all facets of the entertainment industry. An accomplished IATSE editor (Los Angeles Local 700); his credits range from moderate independent productions to large scale features. Highlights include; the upcoming Vindicated Pictures release “Forget Me Not”, which stars Carly Schroeder (“Firewall”, “Way of the Dolphin”) and Cody Linley (“Hannah Montanah”); his directorial effort “ROT: Reunion of Terror“ (released March 9th); and the upcoming “Beware” (aka “Cuidado”). In 2008, he was appointed as the head of Bongiovi Entertainment’s HD and film department (credits include Ron Howard’s “Gung Ho”, the Johnny Depp documentary “Rock and a Hard Place: Another Night at the Agora” and Stephen King’s “Pet Semetary”) and became an accomplished editor on the Industry Experience Roster . Mr. Hoffman is also a successful Production Manager (the 2008/2009 St. Louis Cardinal’s “Play Like a Cardinal” ad campaign), producer (the upcoming "Spring Break Massacre" - being released on April 20th 2009) and writer (having worked for Corbin Bernsen). He currently is directing and producing an internet advertisement series for Bongiovi Acoustics. This campaign has extended from Las Vegas to Detroit (Motown Recording Studios). Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with sound supervisor/re-recording mixer Patrick Giraudi PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Patrick Giraudi PT 2 is a pioneer in using digital workstation in sound editing and mixing films. He is a well established Sound Supervisor/Re-recording Mixer in the film industry with over 330 film credits to his name. From music engineer to sound editor, he started to work as a freelance dialogue editor. He quickly became renowned for his professionalism and knowledge of digital technology. In 1991, a State Of The Art post production facility in Culver City hired Patrick, and from editor and became within a couple of years lead Re-recording mixer using the top digital equipment available. He was nominated and won MPSE awards for shows such as Tales From The Crypt, Xena Warrior Princess and many other. Sometime in 1994, while mixing Now and Then produced by Demi Moore, the studio was upgrated with a new digital editing system which also allowed sound mixing within a software called Protools. From that day on, the possibilities became endless and Patrick never went back to using analogue outboard gear and traditional mixing consoles. Always on the quest of improving his skills and work on newer equipment. In 1999, a unique opportunity presented itself to operate as a lead mixer at New Standard Post in Hollywood which was the very first all Protools Mixing Stage in the world. Since then, Patrick pursued a career as a Supervising Sound Editor and Re-recording Mixer which lead him to work on hundreds of independent films. Along the way, Patrick worked with David Lynch's Straight Story and Mulholland Drive in his personal home studio, Walter Salles, Robert Zemeckis, Joel SIlver, Sam Raimi, Jon Voight and major film studios in Hollywood. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor/acting & audition Kristen Shaw

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Kristen Shaw Acting & Audition Coach & actor has appeared in over 2 dozen Film and Television projects, as well as having more than 25 National Commercials to her credit. Kristen was recently seen as "Nora", the First Gentleman's Chief-of-Staff, in ABC's hit Commander-in-Chief, with Geena Davis and Donald Sutherland. She was called a "modern day Lady MacBeth" by the New York Times, for her portrayal of "Fiona", William Petersen's tough-talking wife in the Oscar nominated film, The Contender.

She received an Emmy campaign by the producers of the critically-acclaimed ABC series, Line of Fire, for her role as "Janet Malloy", wife to the mob boss, played by David Paymer.

Look for her in Resurrecting the Champ with Samuel L. Jackson, The Last Castle, with Robert Redford, Nothing But the Truth, with Kate Beckinsale, and many others.

Since arriving in Atlanta in April of 2009, Kristen has appeared in the Kevin Spacey film Father of Invention, as well as filming a strong supporting role in the Sony picture Straw Dogs, with Kate Boswoth and James Marsden.

She is the official Acting Coach for Atlanta Girls Magazine, Atlanta Girls Model & Talent Competitions, Blueprint 4 Hollywood, and Meetup FILMAtlanta.

Kristen has been teaching classes and providing personal coaching and audition technique for over 10 years. She has helped many actors go on to Film, Television and Starring Roles on Broadway.

Her on-going Audition Technique Class and Actor’s Career Development Group has helped many actors reach their goals, at all levels – from getting SAG cards, to getting Oscar nominations. She is passionately committed to helping Actors achieve their goals, in all areas of life.

Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with producer & dean of Columbia College Alan Gansberg

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

ALAN L. GANSBERG Dean of the College of Columbia College Hollywood, a fully accredited private college offering degrees in Cinema and Cinema/TV.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with cinematographer Jenny Stolte

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Director of Photography Jenny Stolte has been interested in filmmaking since she was ten years old. Through middle and high school she made many short and feature length films. Some were great and were selected for film festivals and won awards - some were not as great. However, there was never any doubt when she started college at the University of Iowa in 2003 that filmmaking was the career she wanted to pursue.

While at the University of Iowa, Jenny interned with Scott Duncan, a television and commercial director of photography. Scott proved an excellent mentor and played a key role in her realization that cinematography was where her true talent and passion lied. This led to her transferring to Columbia College in Chicago where she felt she could get a more hands-on, cinematography specific education.

There she majored in Film & Video with an emphasis in Cinematography. She was able to refine her talent, make contacts, and get the hands on experience she wanted and needed. While attending Columbia she worked on countless films as a camera operator, grip, gaffer, AC, or DP. During this time she also worked on numerous features and shorts through her production company, Collateral Damage Productions. “The Chemistry of Dating” received numerous awards from 2006 – 2007 and “Driver’s Ed Mutiny” is currently in post-production.

Since graduation in 2008, Jenny has shot several feature films including, “Collapse”, “Aaseamah’s Journey”, “Driver’s Ed Mutiny” and pick-ups for the film “’77”. She has also shot several shorts including “Chamber of Worlds”, “Dancing With Boys”, “Morgan’s Last Call”, and “The In-Between”. She has also ACed many features and shorts including “Cyrus”, “Splatter”, “Dark Ways” and “Hands On A Hard Body”.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with The Reel Truth author Reed Martin Pt5

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Reed Martin Pt 5 interviewed for his book are independent film icons Kim Peirce, Terry Zwigoff, Werner Herzog, Doug Liman, Harmony Korine, Atom Egoyan, documentary flimmakers Barbara Kopple, Ken Burns, Ric Burns, and 'Pulp Fiction' producer Lawrence Bender, 'Juno' producer Lianne Halfon, and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' producer Anthony Bregman, among others. Among the directors that talked with Martin were recent Oscar winner Danny Boyle ("Slumdog Millionaire"), Kenneth Lonergan ("You Can Count on Me"), Seth Gordon ("The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters") and Harmony Korine ("Kids"). Since 2001, Reed Martin has taught "Film Marketing, Distribution, and Exhibition," a course he created at Columbia Business School and later developed at NYU's Stern School of Business. The course seeks to teach students how to apply effective film industry marketing and brand-building techniques to the launching and brand-building of traditional consumer products. Reed started work on "The Reel Truth" in 2001 after attending the Sundance Film Festival in 2001 and hearing that many of the biggest names in the independent film world had encountered the very same roadblocks and pitfalls on the road to getting their projects completed. After that he set about compiling a list of production and post-production landmines that aspiring filmmakers should look out for, since nearly all of them would have been avoidable had someone tapped them on the shoulder just five minutes before calling "action" or "cut." After attending Sundance again in 2003 and 2005, Reed had finally compiled enough interviews with filmmakers to compile their advice and best-practices into a 540-page book, complete with three working indie film production budgets and a sample representation contract to help protect aspiring screenwriters. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Collateral producer Julie Richardson Pt 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Julie Richardson (PT 2) producer and Managing Member of Imaginarium Entertainment Group. She is best known for finding, developing, and producing the box office sensation COLLATERAL, starring Tom Cruise and Jamie Fox, which received two Academy Award nominations, two Golden Globe nominations and received the Critics Choice Award, along with twenty three other nationally or internationally sponsored honors. As of November 2008, Ms. Richardson is in post-production on the THE MIDNIGHT MAN for Dimension, the first in a 3 film horror franchise, and is producing the comedy pilot NICE GIRLS DON’T GET THE CORNER OFFICE for ABC, along with her partners at Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine Television (24, FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS). Ms. Richardson is also in negotiations with J2 Productions (BLONDE AMBITION) on her teen comedy COVER GIRL, fielding offers on her period cop drama HOLLOW-POINT, and out to directors on INSIDERS, a French comic which is a starring vehicle for Jessica Alba. Ms. Richardson’s strong relationships span the entire entertainment industry. She has worked or is working with such renowned filmmakers as Frank Darabont (GREEN MILE, SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION), Michael Mann (HEAT, MIAMI VICE), Peter Medak (RULING CLASS, ROMEO IS BLEEDING), and Randall Wallace (BRAVEHEART, WE WERE SOLDIERS), as well as best-selling authors John Farris and Dr. Lois Frankel. Having developed a vast slate of premiere film and television properties, Ms. Richardson sold A RHINESTONE ALIBI to Paramount. Her current development slate includes FACT CHECKER, with Natalie Marciano and Michelle Chydik’s 26 Films (STARTER FOR 10, THE WEDDING DATE), SNOW JOB, by John Robert Marlow. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast & crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, & more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director/author Ian Agard

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Ian Agard is a 34 year-old screenwriter/film producer/director started his filmmaking journey in 2000 after watching Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon at the Toronto International Film Festival. “Watching the movie changed my life forever” said Ian. In 2004, he studied acting at HB Studio in New York City and later that year he landed a principal role in the off off Broadway play Fiorello and a supporting role in the short film, The Diploma.

Early 2005, Ian moved back to Toronto where he continued studying acting at Seneca College. Throughout 2006 he appeared in a TV commercial for Falls Views Casino and a 1-800-got-junk commercial which aired on a T.B.S. network show of one of the world’s funniest TV commercials for 2006. The year 2007 he had roles in two student films, Nothing to Die For and Arthur Moore and the Lone Wolf.

In 2008, Ian shifted his talents towards writing, directing and producing movies through his own film production company, Agardfilm. He produce two short films. Karma (2008) which aired on television in the U.S. and later acquired by the film distribution company Ouat Media. Alnd Give (2009) which was both produced and directed by Ian. In late 2008, he was selected into the one year Canadian government funded Independent Television Producer’s Program through Centennial College which educates and assists individuals towards becoming successful Canadian film/tv producers and entrepreneurs.

Ian wrote, directed and produced his first feature film Bend & Break(2009). His ebook “Stop Waiting and Make Your Movie” offers emerging filmmakers sound advice on how to raise money to make their filmmaking dreams a reality.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director Peter D. Marshall - The Director's Series PT 4

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall The Director's Series PT 4 - We continue tip[s for being a better director & the nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career & has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer & director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series & features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes& written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary/educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. He was 1st Assistant Director on Steven J. Cannel's “Stingray” in 1986 after having been the 1st AD on a Canadian TV series called “Hamilton’s Quest”. Thereafter” he worked on several more TV series with Cannell and became 1st AD’s on “Wiseguy.” which he worked for two years. He got his directing break on this series & directed a couple of episodes. “The Fly 2.” was his move into feature films as a 1st AD. Other credits include “Happy Gilmore”, "Dawn of the Dead", "The Butterfly effect", "Lizzie McGuire Movie", "Legends of the Fall" "Look Who's Talking Now", "Bird on a Wire", scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director.Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor Sam Witwer of Smallville & Battlestar Gallactica

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Sam Witwer, actor, has worked as a regular on the series Battlestar Galactica and Smallville. Among his numerous television appearances are Bones, Dexter, Csi, Jag, NCIS, Cold Case, Angel, Dark Angel, ER and many more. He’s has appeared in movies as well, recently in No God No Master directed by friend of Rex Sikes’ Movie Beat Terry Green and The Return of Joe Rich directed by friend of RSMB Sam Auster.

Samuel Witwer, was raised in Glenview, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois and attended Glenbrook South High School where he was active in theater and drama.

He dropped out of Juliard in New York and moved to California to pursue acting as a profession. He appeared in several TV series and eventually landed the role of Lieutenant Alex "Crashdown" Quartararo on Battlestar Galactica.

For three episodes Sam played Neil Perry, the “supposed” Ice Truck Killer, of Showtime's Dexter in 2006 and Officer Casella in two episodes of CSI. He went on to play Doomsday, the new rival of Superman in the 8th Season Smallville's 8th after Michael Rosenbaum, who played Lex Luthor, left the show.

He starred with David Strathairn in No God No Master and with Armand Assante and Talia Shire in The Return of Joe Rich.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with filmmakers Chris Power & Nathan Hynes

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Chris Power & Nathan Hynes - co-producers, co-directors, co-screenwriting team. Chris grew up in Toronto. After studying at the Ontario College of Art (now Art and Design) Chris worked for years in the DGC as an Art Director while producing short films, music videos, documentaries and television on the side. Most recently, Chris has sold a number of scripts and has been working in pre-production as a writer and director on “The French Touch” while gearing up for the official release of his first feature film – “Long Pigs”. As well as writing and directing, Chris is also a freelance editor, CGI and storyboard artist.

Nathan Hynes: Newfoundland, Canada, birthplace of Nathan Hynes and his horror inspirations. As a teenager, Nathan moved west to Toronto to attend film school at Ryerson University. From there he began making his own work and honing his craft on low budget shorts and music videos. But Newfoundland summoned him back to work on a documentary that would change the direction of his storytelling. Spending time with a ritual killer in a prison yard, Nathan found a passion for troubled individuals. Long Pigs, his first feature film was born. The film is set for theatrical release in mid-2010. Today, Nathan can be found at one of his gourmet pubs in downtown Toronto and working on his next disturbing script.

Long Pigs Awards to date:
International Horror and Sci-Fi Fest – Best Horror Feature
Mockfest Los Angeles – Best Feature / Best Actor
Moving Image Film Fest – Toronto – Best Feature Film
Evil City Film Festival, NYC Selection: Best Horror
Cinequest Film Festival, San Jose Selection:
Nickel Film Festival, St. Johns, Canada
Rincon Internation Film Fest – Puerto Rico - Best Mockudrama & 2nd Place Audience Choice

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with 1st Assistant Director Curtis Smith

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Curtis A. Smith, 1st AD. grew up Oak Park, Michigan enrolled in Specs Howard's School of Broadcasting Arts. After graduation 1997, he landed an internship on the feature film Marriage Material, directed by Jody Poldolsky. The film starred Leslie Ann Warren, James Rebhorn, Alanna Ubach & Michael Silver.

Curtis was offered a paid Set Production Assistant position on Out of Sight, directed by Stephen Soderberg, starring George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez & Ving Rhames. He then worked on Cherry, starring Shalom Harlow & Jake Webber.

As 1st Assistant Director, Curtis is responsible for overseeing the majority of the preproduction & production phases of a film. While scheduling the entire photography of the film, Curtis works very closely with directors, assuring their creative vision is adhered to. He also works with producers to insure a film has what it needs to be a quality project, as well as finish on budget and on time.

Curtis has worked very close with experienced professionals of the independent film world. In 2000, Curtis worked on Girlfight, the Sundance winner produced by Jonathan Sayles and starring Michelle Rodiguez. He went on to work on Pootie Tang directed by Louis CK and featuring Chris Rock, XX/XY which starred Mark Ruffalo and Robot Stories by award-winning director Greg Pak.

The Orphan King with Chris Evans and Bill Pullman. The Tripper, which was actor David Arquette’s directing debut, which also starred Thomas Jane, Paul Ruebens and Lukas Haas.

Curtis also teamed up recording artist Fred Durst for his award-winning film The Education of Charlie Banks. Philip Seymour Hoffman for his film directorial debut, Jack Goes Boating. Starring Himself. Dustin Lance Black for his directorial debut as well What’s Wrong With Virginia. Starring Jennifer Connelly and Ed Harris.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor/director Juliet Landau PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 9 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Juliet Landau PT 2 co-starred in Tim Burton’s ED WOOD as Loretta King and starred opposite Whoopi Goldberg in New Line Cinema’s THEODORE REX. She created the role of Drusilla on BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, appearing on BUFFY and ANGEL over the course of six seasons. She just completed playing Russian villainess Nataliya Chernov in the adorable kid’s movie, MONSTER MUTT, created and produced by 4X Oscar-winning Greg Canom’s Drac Studios. Juliet directed the short documentary TAKE FLIGHT about and for Gary Oldman, co-directed/ appeared in Godhead’s HERO music video and co-wrote two issues of the ANGEL comic book about Drusilla. Lead roles in Independents include: THE YELLOW WALLPAPER, DARKNESS VISIBLE, HACK, TOOLBOX MURDERS, REPOSSESSED, CARLO’S WAKE, LIFE AMONG THE CANNIBALS, RAVAGER, DIRECT HIT, CITIZENS and a co-starring turn in Henry Jaglom’s GOING SHOPPING. TV guest appearances include: MILLENNIUM, LA FEMME NIKITA, STRONG MEDICINE, a starring role in the Lifetime movie REUNION and a project directed by Jake Scott for HBO. She has lent her voice to various characters on the popular animated series’ JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED and BEN 10: ALIEN FORCE as well as on BIOSHOCK 1 and 2, STAR WARS THE OLD REPUBLIC and BEN 10 video games. She voiced Labella in GREEN LANTERN: FIRST FLIGHT. Juliet has worked extensively in the theater, receiving outstanding reviews for her work every time out. She has written the short film IT’S RAINING CATS AND CATS and will play seven different characters in the project. Juliet Landau was a professional ballerina. She studied acting extensively with the late Susan Peretz and is a member of the Actors Studio. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Marcus Cinema Marketing Manager Carlo Petrick

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 8 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Carlo Petrick has been involved in the business of film for more than 30 years, primarily on the exhibition side, but also on the creative side. Petrick, grew up a movie fan and was captivated by the images that flickered across the big screen, determined to someday be part of the magic that was movies. Petrick’s filmmaking career began when he bought a Kodak 8MM camera and started to document the world around him.

Petrick graduated with a degree in communications from UW-Green Bay. Petrick figured that a movie theatre was a great place to work, because he could see all the movies he wanted for free. and it was a good way to learn the movie business. When Werner Herzog when he was filming Strozek in central Wisconsin. Herzog need a place to screen dailies and chose the theatre that Petrick managed.

Petrick’s experience in marketing and promotion includes developing local and regional campaigns for films, PR as the official spokesperson for his company (including a cutaway on Oprah) as well as working closely with the exhibitor relations departments of all major studios. His efforts have included media planning and buying; launching new theatres in Chicago, Columbus, OH, Omaha, NE, Milwaukee, WI and other markets throughout the Midwest; developing and directing direct mail campaigns; coordinating art direction for photo and video shoots; and extensive market research efforts.

As Director of Promotions and Communications and Marketing Manager, Petrick had the opportunity to work with many local filmmakers to help bring their films to the big screen. By connecting filmmakers looking for exhibition venues with his company’s film department several films have had regional runs.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with MovieSet developer & CEO Colleen Nystedt PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 7 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Colleen Nystedt, PT 2 MovieSet's CEO, President and Founder is a motion picture producer and production executive who drew on her extensive 20+ year experience in physical production, finance, business affairs and creative development to engineer a platform and toolkit that seamlessly brings the traditional motion picture Industry online. ??First recognized in 2006 with the Vortex Award for Excellence in New Media Innovation by the Marshall McLuhan Festival of the Future, MovieSet continues to receive accolades for its disruptive technology and inventive business processes. MovieSet’s mandate is to build core audiences around film and television projects beginning while they’re being made, in order to capitalize on fan’s insatiable appetite for behind-the-scenes content. MovieSet’s suite of production tools efficiently integrates with the actual production process, making it possible to mine content in real time and thereby provide an authentic view to fans. MovieSet’s social media strategies help build core audiences for evangelizing, and real-time market testing, with the ultimately aim of producing more successful film and television properties. Some of her producer credits include: “THE LAST STOP” starring Adam Beach, Jurgen Prochnow, Rose McGowan, “A COOLER CLIMATE starring Sally Field, Judy Davis, Winston Reckert, “MR. RICE'S SECRET” starring David Bowie, Bill Switzer, “INSPECTORS” starring Lou Gossett, Jr., Dennis Considine, “BIG & HAIRY”starring, Richard Thomas, Robbie Burke, “ABDUCTED:A FATHER’S LOVE” starring Chris Noth, Natalie Cole, “FEAR” starring Mark Whalberg, Reese Witherspooon, “BEYOND THE STARS” starring Martin Sheen, Christian Slater, Sharon Stone, Olivia d’Abo, ?Robert Foxworth, , F. Murray Abraham, William Taylor Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor Larry Thomas The Seinfeld Show Soup Nazi

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 6 Apr 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Larry Thomas is an actor most recognized for his Emmy nominated performance as "The Soup Nazi" from Seinfeld. Larry has been an actor for twenty-five years and is a veteran of dozens of Films, TV shows and hundreds of theatre performances. Some of his credits include the film, Postal, Arrested Development, Hot Properties, Threshold, Scrubs and a Lexus commercial as a crazed pre-Bugsy visionary selling the idea of Vegas. As far as theatre goes, last year Larry completed a thirty-five city, one hundred and forty show production of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple-Female Version starring Barbara Eden, and rumor has it that it's not over yet. Larry grew up dreaming of being on the big or small screen. As an Olympic gold medalist in the insomnia-athalon Larry watched a lot of all night TV. Major comedy influences were W.C. Fields, The Three Stooges and Laurel and Hardy. Also getting lost in those great golden era of Hollywood films wishing he could be Clark Gable, Cary Grant, Spencer Tracy, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra all rolled in to one. The answer was theatre classes. Enrolling in a bunch of theatre classes in a pitiful attempt to get a date Larry fell in love with acting and the rest as they say is....well for the first year the teachers told him he had no talent and he should go back to the journalism department. But, being incredibly stubborn and somewhat inspired by a nineteen year old kid in his acting class named Kevin Spacey Larry stuck with it. Within another year they admitted there was some talent there and now they have his picture hanging in the theatre lobby. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor Edoardo Ballerini Pt 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 2 Apr 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Edoardo Ballerini PT 2recently completed filming the feature film “No God, No Master,” opposite Academy Award Nominee David Strathairn. Also in 2009, Edoardo was seen in “The Caller,” with Frank Langella, “Corrado” opposite Tom Sizemore, and in the ensemble “Life is Hot in Cracktown” with Kerry Washington and Illeana Douglas. Edoardo has been called “an actor to watch” (Variety), “a most promising actor” (Los Angeles Times), and a ‘heartthrob” (The Hollywood Reporter).He has appeared in over forty films and television series, including the blockbuster “Romeo Must Die,” the highly acclaimed indie “Dinner Rush,” co-starring with Danny Aiello, and in a memorable recurring turn in “The Sopranos.” Edoardo’s directorial debut "Good Night Valentino" premiered at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival and later screened at the Museum of Modern Art (New York) and the Museo Nazionale del Cinema, in Italy. He also played the title character, silent screen idol Rudolph Valentino. The short film is permanently archived at the Academy of Motion Pictures. His feature project on Valentino was recently optioned by Andrew Lauren Productions. Edoardo Ballerini is a graduate of Wesleyan University and is a dual citizen (Italy), and fluent in Italian. He lives in New York.A Partial Filmography: He has had recurring roles on: “Boardwalk Empire”, “The Sopranos”, “The Sarah Connor Chronicles”, and “24”He’s appeared on: “Medium”, “Without a Trace”, “NYPD Blue”, “Law & Order”, “Protect & Serve” (pilot), “Charmed” Movies: “No God, No Master”, “Life is Hot in Cracktown”, “Dinner Rush”, “Romeo Must Die“, Malevolent”, The Last Days of Disco”, “I Shot Andy Warhol” Besides acting he served as a contributing writer on “The F-Word” and as writer/director on “Good Night Valentino” . Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with writer/director/producer Sarah Nean Bruce

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 1 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Sarah Nean Bruce runs Bel Age Pix. A twenty year veteran in the entertainment biz, Recent projects: Additional Unit Producer of “The Delphi Effect” (aka “Kiss Me Deadly”) for Regent Entertainment; Co-Executive Producer of film festival award-winning noir sci-fi feature “Yesterday Was A Lie” for Helicon Arts Cooperative; Co-Executive Producer of the Hallmark film “Where There’s A Will” (Love, Clyde)” directed by John Putch, starring Marion Ross, Frank Whaley, & Christine Elise for Larry Levinson Productions; Co-Executive Producer of the Hallmark Romantic Comedy “The Family Plan” starring Tori Spelling & Little Miss Sunshine’s “Olive” Abigail Breslin for Larry Levinson Productions released domestically and worldwide; Director of the thriller / horror feature film “Bram Stoker’s Way of The Vampire” released domestically through Blockbuster Entertainment and worldwide; Director / Producer of the dramatic ensemble piece “The Marriage Undone”; Producer of the hybridized Live-Action / CGI television pilot presentation “Labrats” for Director Bob Saget and Executive Producer Troy Miller; Co- Writer of the horror-thriller feature script “Witches of Beverly Hills” for Regent Entertainment; Producer of the feature film “Flash!” for Director Annabel Schofield and Starline Films West Releasing; Co-Producer of the Spanish-language taboo drama “Regreso A Casa”; Producer of “The Process of Creative Deception” for Velocity Pictures; and a Co-Producer for renowned docu-filmmaker Dr. Michael Tobias on the edgy documentary feature “Stone’s Edge” about and authorized by Oliver Stone. She also served as Supervising and Consulting Producer for the 1997, 1998, and 1999 “Lone Star Film and Television Awards.” As a consultant for New Regency Films: she worked on “Pretty Woman”; “The Power of One”; “That Night”; and “Under Siege.”
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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with visual special effects supervisor Jon Cowley

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Jon Cowley has been entrenched in the VFX industry for the past twelve years - both as an artist, an onset supervisor and within various VFX facilities.

Over that time, he has had the pleasure of VFX Supervising feature film work throughout Canada, into the United States and on select projects for the Chinese market.

Recent projects include the Academy Award nominated District 9 (both for Best Picture and Best Visual Effects) and the upcoming Twilight Saga: Eclipse.

Past credits, both as an artist and a Supervisor, include Smallville, Watchmen, X-Files: I Want to Believe, Panic Room and Stay.

Jon is a board member of the Vancouver branch of The Visual Effects Society and stays active within the VFX community.

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Rex Sikes ' Movie Beat Chats with producer/director Uwe Boll

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Uwe Boll is certainly a larger than life character. An intelligent, tough individual who dares to challenge the system at all levels. He is a true film maverick. Dr. Boll studied film directing at HFF in Munich, Germany and the University for Music and Acting in Vienna, Austria. He also pursued German Literature and Economics at the Universities of Cologne and Siegen, Germany and by 1995 Uwe obtained his doctorate in German Literature. He became the Chief Executive of BOLU Film Production and Distribution, Schweinfurt, Germany and BOLL KG, Burscheid, Germany in 1992. By 1995 Uwe began working with Taunus Film-Production GmbH, Wiesbaden, Germany as a producer and director.He embarked upon his directing career, completing over 15 feature films. In 2005, Uwe directed BLOODRAYNE in Romania and IN THE NAME OF KING: A DUNGEON SIEGE TALE, in Vancouver, BC. The Bloodrayne cast included Sir Ben Kingsley (Gandhi) and Kristanna Loken (Terminator III). During the production of Bloodrayne, Uwe rescued and adopted his second dog. Uwe has a great love for animals and actively works with special interest groups for animal welfare. The passionate jogger and workaholic presently splits his time between Vancouver, Canada and Germany.In 2006 Dr. Boll finished shooting a horror film called SEED. This film features some of the most extreme violence ever explored in cinema. Following SEED, Uwe embarked on a film version of the computer game, POSTAL. This entertaining black satire effectively challenges the rules of political correctness. Uwe has even decided to incorporate and satirize himself in the film, personifying his reputation as a highly criticized and controversial director. Uwe ended 2006 directing his Vampire meets the Old Wild West feature, BloodRayne II: Deliverance, which stars Natassia Malthe & Zack Ward. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director/editor/cameraman Sam Auster PT 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Sam Auster PT 3Movie Making Nuts & Bolts with Problem solving, directing, the RED camera & more. Sam began shooting news for NBC & CNN in Chicago. Auster has written & directed 3 feature films. “THE RETURN OF JOE RICH”, (currently in post-production) is a pitch-black comedy about a young man seeking redemption by joining the Mafia starring Sam Witwer, Talia Shire & Armand Assante “THE RAPE OF EDEN”, is a futuristic action adventure, released on video by West Side Studios. His first feature, “SCREEN TEST”, a teen sex comedy, was theatrically released by CineTel & shipped a record number of units on home video through RCA/Columbia. Auster has won multiple Echo awards for his commercial work, He recently directed the national spots “Open Road” for ProtectMyID.com, “Haz-Mat” for Reynolds Aluminum, & the animated spot “Missing Something” for TurboTax. Auster has shot & directed numerous other commercials for companies such as AARP, Burger King, Skechers USA, LowerMyBills.com, & Carbite Golf. He directed “Stick Figure”, an animated spot for FreeCreditReport.com, which aired during the 2003 Super Bowl. Sam recently directed a pilot for the Dove Soap “Real Beauty” docmumentary campaign, & has written & shot promos for ABC-TV’s prime time line-up. Auster shot & directed second-unit for the opening segment of “RANSOM”, the Ron Howard feature starring Mel Gibson, & for “LISTEN UP”, a feature documentary on the life & music of Quincy Jones. On the literary side, Auster has written screenplays for Ed Asner's Quince Productions (a mock-umentary about the life of “legendary” producer Buddy Rose), Edge Films and Mustang Pictures. Another of Sam’s screenplays, “FREEWAY”, is currently in development. Sam wrote & directed sketch comedy at the Robert Hartung Theater in Hollywood & at the Up Front Comedy Club in Santa Monica. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast & crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, & more athttp://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with commercial casting director Danielle Eskinaz PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Danielle Eskinazi casting director (PT 2) has been casting for twenty years. We will continue to discuss what she looks for in an actor for a role in a film or TV versus in a commercial. When actors audition for what makes them stand out and how much preperation do they need for a part? What do directors look for? How important is a slate?Should they continually take classes does she accept postcards from actors? What do you look for in their 8x10'sand how important is the picture? How should they be in callbacks and more! She started as a casting assistant for Reesa Bramon and Billy Hopkins (At Close Range), Vickie Thomas (Syd and Nancy), and Amanda Mackey (A League of Their Own). She was later offered a film of her own called Night Train to Kathmandu, during which she discovered Milla Jovovich, who was 13 years old at the time. After that, she cast a film called Cool Blue, starring Woody Harrelson and giving Hank Azaria his first break. When HKM Productions, a commercial production company, wanted a film casting director to cast their commercials, she was excited to have a change of pace. She cast commercials for the next fifteen years and never looked back. She has cast commercials such as Master Card, Visa, Capital One, JCPenney, McDonald's, Burger King and so on. She currently has an office on Sunset Boulevard and still loves what she does. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director Terry Green PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Director Terry Green PT 2 has 25 years experience in the entertainment industry, with 13 years managing a successful motion picture production company. He is an Award-winning writer & director with access to the highest levels of talent, production staff & project financing. In 1997 he founded an independent company Strata Productions, Inc. that has financed $20 million in private equity for the production of 3 feature films, amassing over 750 financial partners over the past 13 years. Garnered awards from some of the nation’s most prestigious film festivals. Worked with Academy Award caliber talent, including David Strathairn, Timothy Hutton, Virginia Madson & Lindsay Crouse, among others. Strata Productions, Inc. is in Chicago, where it was instrumentally involved in advancing local film education and awareness, offering internships to local high schools and universities. The principals of the company have worked directly with state and local film offices, including the offices of the Honorable Mayor Richard M. Daley, Governor of the State of Illinois Pat Quinn and Alderman Edward M. Burke. In 2007, the company relocated its headquarters to Los Angeles, California, where it has operated successfully for the last three years. The company is currently producing a feature film about the Palmer Raids of 1919 with Tom DeSanto, producer of Transformers, X-Men and X-2, three of the top ten grossing films in motion picture history. Mr. Green founded in 2010, Windstorm Entertainment, an affiliate of Strata Productions, Inc. and is a finance company that specializes in gap financing for independent motion pictures. He is an award winning screenwriter/director of two feature films "Almost Salinas" & "Heavens Fall". No God, No Master (2010) Screenwriter/Director, Currently in post-production. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes ' Movie Beat Chats with sound supervisor/re-recording mixer Patrick Giraudi

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Patrick Giraudi is a pioneer in using digital workstation in sound editing and mixing films. He is a well established Sound Supervisor/Re-recording Mixer in the film industry with over 330 film credits to his name.

From music engineer to sound editor, he started to work as a freelance dialogue editor. He quickly became renowned for his professionalism and knowledge of digital technology. In 1991, a State Of The Art post production facility in Culver City hired Patrick, and from editor and became within a couple of years lead Re-recording mixer using the top digital equipment available. He was nominated and won MPSE awards for shows such as Tales From The Crypt, Xena Warrior Princess and many other. Sometime in 1994, while mixing Now and Then produced by Demi Moore, the studio was upgrated with a new digital editing system which also allowed sound mixing within a software called Protools. From that day on, the possibilities became endless and Patrick never went back to using analogue outboard gear and traditional mixing consoles.

Always on the quest of improving his skills and work on newer equipment. In 1999, a unique opportunity presented itself
to operate as a lead mixer at New Standard Post in Hollywood which was the very first all Protools Mixing Stage in the world.

Since then, Patrick pursued a career as a Supervising Sound Editor and Re-recording Mixer which lead him to work on hundreds of independent films.
Along the way, Patrick worked with David Lynch's Straight Story and Mulholland Drive in his personal home studio, Walter Salles, Robert Zemeckis, Joel SIlver, Sam Raimi, Jon Voight and major film studios in Hollywood.

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Rex Sikes ' Movie Beat Chats with author/producer/director Rocky Lang

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Rocky Lang has been involved in the motion picture and television business all his life. Recently he Executive Produced, “Racing For Time” for Lifetime Television starring Charles Dutton, which received a Best Picture nomination for The Image Awards. He has had 4 books published. Growing up as the son of veteran producer and Universal Studios executive, Jennings Lang ("Earthquake" "Play Misty For Me" among others), Rocky knew early on that he wanted to write/produce and direct. Lang set himself on a track that has seen him produce and direct five documentary films including the award-winning "The Making of Tootsie", assignments directing the long-running hit show "Remington Steele" and then on to direct three features, “Nervous Ticks”, (Columbia Tri-Star) “Race For Glory”, (New Century Vista) “All’s Fair”, (Moviestore).

His produced "White Squall” for Disney/Hollywood Pictures starring Jeff Bridges and directed by Ridley Scott. He also produced the Emmy-Award winning “Titanic", a 4-hour mini-series for CBS.

Besides his directing career, Lang has had deals as a producer and director with Warner Bros., Universal, New World, CBS, NBC, ABC, Twentieth Century Fox, Cinecom, MGM and United Artists.

Lang is also an award winning screenwriter, having written several screenplays and has received a dramatic writing award from the Houston Film Festival for his original screenplay, The Low Post. His screenplay, Crossing Memphis, was optioned by Quincy Jones and Columbia Pictures. Mr. Lang’s most recent script, The Babe That Struck out Ruth sold to ‘bel Films.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with FEED THE FISH director Michael Matzdorff

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:30:00 +0000

Michael Matzdorff (writer/director/producer/editor) FEED THE FISH Michael wrote the original screenplay for “Feed the Fish” in 2006 and with the help of his fellow producers brought it into production in late 2008. Feed The Fish stars Tony Shalhoub, BArry Corbin, Ross Partridge Katie Aselton, Michael Chernus, Vanessa Branch and Carlos Kotkin.

His other accomplishments include:
Writing and directing two award winning short films:
“The Belt” and “No Regrets”

As an editor his credits include Feature film and Television Editing: “Code Name: The Cleaner” for NewLine Cinema
“Monk” for USA Network “Last Comic Standing” and “Sober House” Among other credits you can view at IMDB.

Also, Michael worked in the editing room of another dozen Hollywood films with directors David Fincher (Fight Club), Amy Heckerling (Fast times at Ridgemont High) and Martin Brest (Meet Joe Black) to name a few.

Michael composed the score for the award winning independent feature film Pure Killjoy. He has a background in photography, music and filmmaking.

Michael lives in Los Angeles, California but is a Wisconsin native and visits frequently, he is currently writing the screenplay “Viv”.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with MovieSet developer & CEO Colleen Nystedt

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Colleen Nystedt, MovieSet's CEO, President and Founder is a motion picture producer and production executive who drew on her extensive 20+ year experience in physical production, finance, business affairs and creative development to engineer a platform and toolkit that seamlessly brings the traditional motion picture Industry online. ??First recognized in 2006 with the Vortex Award for Excellence in New Media Innovation by the Marshall McLuhan Festival of the Future, MovieSet continues to receive accolades for its disruptive technology and inventive business processes.

MovieSet’s mandate is to build core audiences around film and television projects beginning while they’re being made, in order to capitalize on fan’s insatiable appetite for behind-the-scenes content. MovieSet’s suite of production tools efficiently integrates with the actual production process, making it possible to mine content in real time and thereby provide an authentic view to fans. MovieSet’s social media strategies help build core audiences for evangelizing, and real-time market testing, with the ultimately aim of producing more successful film and television properties.

Some of her producer credits include: “THE LAST STOP” starring Adam Beach, Jurgen Prochnow, Rose McGowan, “A COOLER CLIMATE starring Sally Field, Judy Davis, Winston Reckert, “MR. RICE'S SECRET” starring David Bowie, Bill Switzer, “INSPECTORS” starring Lou Gossett, Jr., Dennis Considine, “BIG & HAIRY”starring, Richard Thomas, Robbie Burke, “ABDUCTED:A FATHER’S LOVE” starring Chris Noth, Natalie Cole, “FEAR” starring Mark Whalberg, Reese Witherspooon, “BEYOND THE STARS” starring Martin Sheen, Christian Slater, Sharon Stone, Olivia d’Abo, ?Robert Foxworth, , F. Murray Abraham, William Taylor

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with producer John Paul Rice

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000

John Paul Rice producer - Mr. Rice attended Georgia State University in 1997 with a focus on Business. In 1999, while at college, Mr. Rice was given a rare opportunity to work on Jerry Bruckheimer's Remember the Titans. After working almost three months on the film, John returned to school and directed his studies toward learning the history of cinema. Mr. Rice gained hands-on production experience by working on a handful of micro-budget independent films between courses before moving to Los Angeles January 2001 to pursue a career in film production.

By mid 2001, John landed a position at the Los Angeles division of the German distribution company Senator International (which later became Mandate Pictures) lead by industry veteran Joseph Drake (Juno, The Grudge, Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, 30 Days of Night, American Psycho). Under Joe’s mentoring, John developed an interest and dedication to producing feature films. John left Mandate in the fall of 2005 to form No Restrictions Entertainment LLC with filmmaker Edgar Michael Bravo.

In 2008, Mr. Rice produced his first feature One Hour Fantasy Girl with Edgar Michael Bravo directing, Levi Obery co-producing. In 2009, the team produced formed a new production entity, Bravo-Obery-Rice Productions, producing their second feature film now in post production, The Magic Stone, a supernatural/psychological thriller about an 18 year old homeless boy who was raised by a violent schizophrenic mother and believes he's been given a stone that allows him to enter and control the minds and bodies of people.
The team will produce their third feature, a dark comedy, The Boy Who Couldn’t Say No, later in 2010.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor Edoardo Ballerini

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Edoardo Ballerini recently completed filming the feature film “No God, No Master,” opposite Academy Award Nominee David Strathairn. Also in 2009, Edoardo was seen in “The Caller,” with Frank Langella, “Corrado” opposite Tom Sizemore, and in the ensemble “Life is Hot in Cracktown” with Kerry Washington and Illeana Douglas.

Edoardo has been called “an actor to watch” (Variety), “a most promising actor” (Los Angeles Times), and a ‘heartthrob” (The Hollywood Reporter).He has appeared in over forty films and television series, including the blockbuster “Romeo Must Die,” the highly acclaimed indie “Dinner Rush,” co-starring with Danny Aiello, and in a memorable recurring turn in “The Sopranos.”
Edoardo’s directorial debut "Good Night Valentino" premiered at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival and later screened at the Museum of Modern Art (New York) and the Museo Nazionale del Cinema, in Italy. He also played the title character, silent screen idol Rudolph Valentino. The short film is permanently archived at the Academy of Motion Pictures. His feature project on Valentino was recently optioned by Andrew Lauren Productions. Edoardo Ballerini is a graduate of Wesleyan University and is a dual citizen (Italy), and fluent in Italian. He lives in New York.A Partial Filmography: He has had recurring roles on: “Boardwalk Empire”, “The Sopranos”, “The Sarah Connor Chronicles”, and “24”He’s appeared on: “Medium”, “Without a Trace”, “NYPD Blue”,
“Law & Order”, “Protect & Serve” (pilot), “Charmed” Movies: “No God, No Master”, “Life is Hot in Cracktown”, “Dinner Rush”, “Romeo Must Die“, Malevolent”, The Last Days of Disco”, “I Shot Andy Warhol” Besides acting he served as a contributing writer on “The F-Word” and as writer/director on “Good Night Valentino” .
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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor Kenny Johnson of The Shield & Saving Grace

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Actor Kenneth Johnson made his feature debut in The Forbidden Dance, and then starred for five years as Detective Curtis “Lemonhead” Lemansky on the critically acclaimed FX show “The Shield”.

This led to the part of spiky haired pilot Lt. Butch 'Burner' Barnes on the action/adventure series "Pensacola: Wings of Gold," and the recurring role as drug counselor Joseph on the crime drama "Cold Case."

In the TNT series “Saving Grace”Kenny costars as Detective Ham Dewy opposite star Holly Hunter as Grace. He also made sitcom appearances on "Grace Under Fire," "Caroline in the City" and "Sliders" and has also guest-starred in such hit drama series as “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”, “Smallville” “Sons of Anarchy” “NCIS”and “Boomtown”.

Johnson appeared in the the film “Desolation Canyon” opposite Stacy Keach. He starred in the indie thriller “Zzyzx”. Johnson also stars in the film The ‘Ungody’ with Wes Bentley. Other credits include “Blade”, opposite Wesley Snipes, and “Major League: Back the Minors”.

He is currently developing a film based on the life of boxer Jerry “The Bellflower Bomber” Quarry.

In addition, Johnson received a Silver Medal for Excellence award at the Park City Music and Film Festival for a short film, in which he directed and starred entitled “I Heard the Mermaids Singing”.

He was born in Connecticut and raised on a 40-acre farm in Vermont. He attended Central Connecticut State University, where he played football and baseball.

He started acting in plays locally in Vermont, most notably in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. He worked modeling and in commercials before getting his first television role. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with acting coach/author Eric Morris

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director Peter D. Marshall - The Director's Series PT 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall The Director's Series PT 3 - Among other important topics Peter starts to share 20 critical tips to becoming a good director. What is the groundwork you need to know to being the best you can be in this business & the nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career & has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer & director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series & features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes& written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary/educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. He was 1st Assistant Director on Steven J. Cannel's “Stingray” in 1986 after having been the 1st AD on a Canadian TV series called “Hamilton’s Quest”. Thereafter” he worked on several more TV series with Cannell and became 1st AD’s on “Wiseguy.” which he worked for two years. He got his directing break on this series & directed a couple of episodes. “The Fly 2.” was his move into feature films as a 1st AD. Other credits include “Happy Gilmore”, "Dawn of the Dead", "The Butterfly effect", "Lizzie McGuire Movie", "Legends of the Fall" "Look Who's Talking Now", "Bird on a Wire", scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director.Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Collateral producer Julie Richardson

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Julie Richardson is a producer and Managing Member of Imaginarium Entertainment Group. We discuss how to PITCH your projects - great tips for being successful and a whole lot more! She is best known for finding, developing, and producing the box office sensation COLLATERAL, starring Tom Cruise and Jamie Fox, which received two Academy Award nominations, two Golden Globe nominations and received the Critics Choice Award, along with twenty three other nationally or internationally sponsored honors. As of November 2008, Ms. Richardson is in post-production on the THE MIDNIGHT MAN for Dimension, the first in a 3 film horror franchise, and is producing the comedy pilot NICE GIRLS DON’T GET THE CORNER OFFICE for ABC, along with her partners at Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine Television (24, FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS). Ms. Richardson is also in negotiations with J2 Productions (BLONDE AMBITION) on her teen comedy COVER GIRL, fielding offers on her period cop drama HOLLOW-POINT, and out to directors on INSIDERS, a French comic which is a starring vehicle for Jessica Alba. Ms. Richardson’s strong relationships span the entire entertainment industry. She has worked or is working with such renowned filmmakers as Frank Darabont (GREEN MILE, SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION), Michael Mann (HEAT, MIAMI VICE), Peter Medak (RULING CLASS, ROMEO IS BLEEDING), and Randall Wallace (BRAVEHEART, WE WERE SOLDIERS), as well as best-selling authors John Farris and Dr. Lois Frankel. Having developed a vast slate of premiere film and television properties, Ms. Richardson sold A RHINESTONE ALIBI to Paramount. Her current development slate includes FACT CHECKER, with Natalie Marciano and Michelle Chydik’s 26 Films (STARTER FOR 10, THE WEDDING DATE), SNOW JOB, by John Robert Marlow. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast & crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, & more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor/writer/director Nick Mancuso Pt 5

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 8 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0000

Nick Mancuso Pt 5 and I will continue our discussion on creativity, movies, acting and art and who knows what else will come up in this conversation. The legendary critic Walter Kerr of the New York Times called Mancuso’s performance in Merchant of Venice at Stratford Ontario one of the best interpretations of the role of Bassanio in 250 years. In the late 80’s the Los Angeles Times referred to Mancuso as "A Renaissance Man" and Kevin Thomas called his performance in "Ticket To Heaven" one of the best performances of the decade. He has garnered acting awards in Canada, the U.S.A. and in Europe. He has worked in over 10 countries and in three languages having starred opposite legendary performers such as Sophia Loren, Catherine De Neuve and Charlton Heston. In Hollywood he has been called "an actors actor" and "one of the best" by icon producer Robert Evans, producer of "Chinatown" and "Love Story". In 1983 he was invited to become an associate of the Actors Studio by co-chairman, actor, Martin Landau. During that period he was submitted for a Golden Globe and Oscar consideration. He starred in Tri-Star’s first motion picture "Blame it On the Night" executive producer, Sydney Pollock and in the late 80's worked for Oliver Stone in the miniseries "Wild Palms" opposite Jim Belushi, Angie Dickinson and Robert Loggia. In 1985, after working with Kim Bassinger in the film "Motherlode" he was invited by then president Charlton Heston to become a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, which he refused on philosophic grounds. In the early 90’s his series "Matrix", shot in Toronto and with Carrie Anne Moss was the first television series to be produced by the U.S.A Network.Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats director Terry Green

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 4 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Director Terry Green has 25 years experience in the entertainment industry, with 13 years managing a successful motion picture production company. He is an Award-winning writer & director with access to the highest levels of talent, production staff & project financing.

In 1997 he founded an independent company Strata Productions, Inc. that has financed $20 million in private equity for the production of 3 feature films, amassing over 750 financial partners over the past 13 years. Garnered awards from some of the nation’s most prestigious film festivals. Worked with Academy Award caliber talent, including David Strathairn, Timothy Hutton, Virginia Madson & Lindsay Crouse, among others.

Strata Productions, Inc. is in Chicago, where it was instrumentally involved in advancing local film education and awareness, offering internships to local high schools and universities. The principals of the company have worked directly with state and local film offices, including the offices of the Honorable Mayor Richard M. Daley, Governor of the State of Illinois Pat Quinn and Alderman Edward M. Burke.

In 2007, the company relocated its headquarters to Los Angeles, California, where it has operated successfully for the last three years. The company is currently producing a feature film about the Palmer Raids of 1919 with Tom DeSanto, producer of Transformers, X-Men and X-2, three of the top ten grossing films in motion picture history.

Mr. Green founded in 2010, Windstorm Entertainment, an affiliate of Strata Productions, Inc. and is a finance company that specializes in gap financing for independent motion pictures.

He is an award winning screenwriter/director of two feature films "Almost Salinas" & "Heavens Fall". No God, No Master (2010) Screenwriter/Director, Currently in post-production.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with editor/director Michael A Hoffman

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 3 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Michael A. Hoffman Originally from South Florida; Michael A. Hoffman has worked in all facets of the entertainment industry.

An accomplished IATSE editor (Los Angeles Local 700); his credits range from moderate independent productions to large scale features. Highlights include; the upcoming Vindicated Pictures release “Forget Me Not”, which stars Carly Schroeder (“Firewall”, “Way of the Dolphin”) and Cody Linley (“Hannah Montanah”); his directorial effort “ROT: Reunion of Terror“ (released March 9th); and the upcoming “Beware” (aka “Cuidado”).

In 2008, he was appointed as the head of Bongiovi Entertainment’s HD and film department (credits include Ron Howard’s “Gung Ho”, the Johnny Depp documentary “Rock and a Hard Place: Another Night at the Agora” and Stephen King’s “Pet Semetary”) and became an accomplished editor on the Industry Experience Roster .

Mr. Hoffman is also a successful Production Manager (the 2008/2009 St. Louis Cardinal’s “Play Like a Cardinal” ad campaign), producer (the upcoming "Spring Break Massacre" - being released on April 20th 2009) and writer (having worked for Corbin Bernsen). He currently is directing and producing an internet advertisement series for Bongiovi Acoustics. This campaign has extended from Las Vegas to Detroit (Motown Recording Studios).

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with comedian/actor John Mendoza PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 2 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000

John Mendoza acts in movies & TV, he writes, & performs comedy. He has produced television shows & he tours regularly with other funny man Howie Mandel. In Part 2 we will talk more with John about his career, the structure of comedy & making things funny. In his own words: "Recently, I was told I needed a bio. I never understood the reason for it but I sat down and started to reflect on the last 40 years. There have been so many great moments. There have been moments in the last few years of traveling with Howie Mandel that have been fun, not just on stage and in concert halls but also with him as a friend. I don’t remember which made me more excited the phone call form Jim McCally or the frightening moment on the last week of the Johnny Carson show when my hands had a mind of their own. I remember the time when NBC offered me my own TV show (The Second Half). This is what I have worked so hard for and it was a lot of fun until the day it got cancelled. That stung.I remember getting a SHOWTIME Special and combing the southern California area looking for a location. It was so cool! In 1986 I was lucky to land the 10th Anniversary Young Comedian Special on HBO. I was the only comic from NYC. I thought I had arrived. That same year I came to L.A. to do my first TONIGHT SHOW with Johnny Carson. I was so nervous I did the same laundry 5 times. One afternoon I received a phone call asking me if I wanted to be on the Dave Letterman show. That was one of my better wake up calls. To get an audition at the IMPROVE in NYC you had to get in line early Sunday morning and brave whatever weather the day brought you in hopes of getting a 5 minute spot that night. I have stood in the rain, the snow and a hot August day. I remember the manager telling me I passed. I walked home that night stunned .Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with commercial casting director Danielle Eskinaz

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Danielle Eskinazi has been casting for twenty years. We will discuss what she looks for in an actor for a role in a film or TV versus in a commercial. When actors audition for what makes them stand out and how much preperation do they need for a part? What do directors look for? How important is a slate?Should they continually take classes does she accept postcards from actors? What do you look for in their 8x10'sand how important is the picture? How should they be in callbacks and more!

She started as a casting assistant for Reesa Bramon and Billy Hopkins (At Close Range), Vickie Thomas (Syd and Nancy), and Amanda Mackey (A League of Their Own).

She was later offered a film of her own called Night Train to Kathmandu, during which she discovered Milla Jovovich, who was 13 years old at the time. After that, she cast a film called Cool Blue, starring Woody Harrelson and giving Hank Azaria his first break.

When HKM Productions, a commercial production company, wanted a film casting director to cast their commercials, she was excited to have a change of pace. She cast commercials for the next fifteen years and never looked back.

She has cast commercials such as Master Card, Visa, Capital One, JCPenney, McDonald's, Burger King and so on. She currently has an office on Sunset Boulevard and still loves what she does.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor/director Juliet Landau of Gary Oldman documentary

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Juliet Landau co-starred in Tim Burton’s ED WOOD as Loretta King and starred opposite Whoopi Goldberg in New Line Cinema’s THEODORE REX. She created the role of Drusilla on BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, appearing on BUFFY and ANGEL over the course of six seasons. She just completed playing Russian villainess Nataliya Chernov in the adorable kid’s movie, MONSTER MUTT, created and produced by 4X Oscar-winning Greg Canom’s Drac Studios.
Juliet directed the short documentary TAKE FLIGHT about and for Gary Oldman, co-directed/ appeared in Godhead’s HERO music video and co-wrote two issues of the ANGEL comic book about Drusilla.
Lead roles in Independents include: THE YELLOW WALLPAPER, DARKNESS VISIBLE, HACK, TOOLBOX MURDERS, REPOSSESSED, CARLO’S WAKE, LIFE AMONG THE CANNIBALS, RAVAGER, DIRECT HIT, CITIZENS and a co-starring turn in Henry Jaglom’s GOING SHOPPING.
TV guest appearances include: MILLENNIUM, LA FEMME NIKITA, STRONG MEDICINE, a starring role in the Lifetime movie REUNION and a project directed by Jake Scott for HBO. She has lent her voice to various characters on the popular animated series’ JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED and BEN 10: ALIEN FORCE as well as on BIOSHOCK 1 and 2, STAR WARS THE OLD REPUBLIC and BEN 10 video games. She voiced Labella in GREEN LANTERN: FIRST FLIGHT.
Juliet has worked extensively in the theater, receiving outstanding reviews for her work every time out. She has written the short film IT’S RAINING CATS AND CATS and will play seven different characters in the project. Juliet Landau was a professional ballerina. She studied acting extensively with the late Susan Peretz and is a member of the Actors Studio.
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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor/producer Gregor Collins

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Gregor Collins graduated from Centreville High School in Clifton, Virginia as both a top-ranked basketball player and golfer, but he chose the smaller, whiter ball, and headed for Ohio Wesleyan University’s golf team. Later he went to Boca Raton, Florida, where he worked as a Production Assistant for a cable access show featuring Former Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, called “World Business Review.” He applied to the exclusive Media Production Department at Florida State University. For the first time in his life, golf was not his obsession. His new love was entertainment. He graduated two years later with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Media Production. He then moved 3,000 miles to Hollywood. He joined Blind Date briefly as a Production Assistant and then for the next four and a half years, worked as a freelance Reality TV Producer.
Besides acting he has worked as an associate producer, segment producer in television, field producer, producer and writer. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director/editor/cameraman Sam Auster Pt 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Sam Auster & Sam Witwer (the 2 SAMs) director & actor speak on the director & actor working together. Auster has written & directed 3 feature films. “THE RETURN OF JOE RICH”, (currently in post-production) is a pitch-black comedy about a young man seeking redemption by joining the Mafia starring Sam Witwer, Talia Shire & Armand Assante “THE RAPE OF EDEN”, is a futuristic action adventure, released on video by West Side Studios. His first feature, “SCREEN TEST”, a teen sex comedy, was theatrically released by CineTel & shipped a record number of units on home video through RCA/Columbia. Auster has won multiple Echo awards for his commercial work, He recently directed the national spots “Open Road” for ProtectMyID.com, “Haz-Mat” for Reynolds Aluminum, & the animated spot “Missing Something” for TurboTax. Auster has shot & directed numerous other commercials for companies such as AARP, Burger King, Skechers USA, LowerMyBills.com, & Carbite Golf. He directed “Stick Figure”, an animated spot for FreeCreditReport.com, which aired during the 2003 Super Bowl.
Sam recently directed a pilot for the Dove Soap “Real Beauty” docmumentary campaign, & has written & shot promos for ABC-TV’s prime time line-up. Auster shot & directed second-unit for the opening segment of “RANSOM”, the Ron Howard feature starring Mel Gibson, & for “LISTEN UP”, a feature documentary on the life & music of Quincy Jones. On the literary side, Auster has written screenplays for Ed Asner's Quince Productions (a mock-umentary about the life of “legendary” producer Buddy Rose), Edge Films and Mustang Pictures. Another of Sam’s screenplays, “FREEWAY”, is currently in development. Sam wrote & directed sketch comedy at the Robert Hartung Theater in Hollywood & at the Up Front Comedy Club in Santa Monica. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast & crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, & more athttp://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with documentary producer/director Bob Hercules

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Bob Hercules is an award-winning producer/director and co-owner of Media Process Group—a Chicago-based production company. Hercules received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Michigan University’s School of Communication in 1979 and his Master of Arts degree in Film from the University of Michigan in 1983. Hercules’ work has been seen widely on PBS, the Discovery Channel, IFC, The Learning Channel and through television syndication nationwide.
His newest documentary, Radical Disciple: The Story of Father Pfleger, chronicles the iconoclastic priest, Mike Pfleger, whose confrontational methods to fight racism has put him in direct conflict with the Catholic hierarchy. Premiered at the 2009 Black Harvest Film Festival.
Hercules 2007 film, Senator Obama Goes to Africa, was released on DVD by First Run Features and has run on television stations in over 100 countries. The film is a chronicle of Obama’s momentous 2006 diplomatic trip to Africa, including a stop at his late father’s homeland near Kisumu, Kenya.
Hercules’ 2006 documentary, Forgiving Dr. Mengele, tells the remarkable story of Auschwitz survivor and former ‘Mengele twin’ Eva Mozes Kor, whose decision to forgive the perpetrators as an act of self-healing sparked a firestorm of criticism. The film won the Special Jury Prize at the 2006 Slamdance Film Festival and the Crystal Heart Award at the 2006 Heartland Film Festival. Currently in home video release from First Run Features. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Rescue Me series co-creator screenwriter/producer Peter Tolan Pt 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:00:00 +0000

Peter Tolan Pt 3 is the man behind the successful FX series “Rescue Me” starring Denis Leary. He began his career writing for sitcoms “Carol & Company” & “Wish You Were Here”. He wrote & co-produced the first six episodes of Tim Allen’s “Home Improvement” & then moved to the hit series “Murphy Brown”, starring Candice Bergen. He worked the series for 3 seasons which resulted in a shared Emmy award for Outstanding Comedy Series in 1992 as co-producer. Also in 1992 he began writing for Gray Shandling’s “The Larry Sanders Show” on HBO. As the co-executive producer of the series he received 3 CableACE Awards for Comedy Series and he got an Emmy for co-writing with Shandling the series finale episode "Flip".He wrote for the series “Ellen”, “Buddies” & he created the sitcoms “The George Wendt Show” & “Style and Substance”. With comedian Denis Leary Tolan co-created the ABC satiric comedy “The Job”, which also starred Leary as a tough NYPD detective. Though it was cancelled after two seasons it was heralded by the critics. He wrote the hit film “Analyze This” directed by Harold Ramis, starring Robert Deniro & Billy Crystal. He also wrote the sequel “Analyze That”, “My Fellow Americans” starred Jack Lemon, James Garner & Dan Akroyd,“ Bedazzled” starred Brendan Fraser & Elizabeth Hurely,“America’s Sweethearts” starred Julia Roberts, Billy Crystal, John Cusak, Catherine Zeta-Jones, “Guess Who” starred Bernie Mac & Ashton Kutcher, “Just Like Heaven” starred Reese Witherspoon & Mark Ruffalo. In 2008 Peter made his directorial debut with the semi-autobiographical film “Finding Amanda” which starred Matthew Broderick & Brittany Snow. He co-created “Rescue Me” with show star Denis Leary which debuted in 2004. This series has been well received by both critics and audiences, & both Peter & Denis have received Emmy nominations. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast & crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, & more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with screenwriter/producer Daniel Noe

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Daniel Noe is a screenwriter, indie film maker, and producer.
As a writer he has written eight feature length, speculative screenplays, and have six more in various stages of writing.

Noe started writing in 1990, under the trained hand of Esther Glazer. Esther had worked at CBS Studios with the writers block. Since, he has written following the wisdom of Lew Hunter, Professor Emeritus of UCLA’s prestigious Screenwriting 434 graduate class, through his book, and following The Colony, online, which he hosts in Superior, Nebraska.

Since 1989, he has worked within the film industry, spending the majority of my experience within the Independent world of film. His on set, below the line experience covers set design/ construction, grip/ electric/ rigging, sound boom operator, props, production management and AD unit. Noe has worked in L.A., Dallas, New Orleans, Atlanta.

Daniel's film experience above the line is very young. Up to 2008 most of his producing work has been with SAG ultra-low budget pictures and below.

In 2008 he decide to produce one of his own properties, “Puzzle Vision”.

Currently it is packaged with talent, director, DP, and a distribution contract, and they are aggressively seeking funding. They intend is to lens in L.A.

To note on the current status of “Puzzle Vision”, Kevin Sorbo is on board as a lead and an Executive Producer. They are also in a co-producing relationship.

“The absence of limitations is the enemy of art”- Orson Wells

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with independent producer Ted Hope

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Ted Hope is recognized, by The Hollywood Reporter and other publications, as one of the most influential and powerful people in Independent Film. Hope is currently in pre-production on SUPER, written and to be directed by James Gunn, and starring Rainn Wilson, Ellen Page and Liv Tyler. He recently completed Greg Mottola’s ADVENTURELAND -r eleased on April 3, 2009.
Hope’s 2007 production of Oscar-winner Alan Ball’s feature film directorial debut, TOWELHEAD, marked his 18th production of a first time feature film director. In addition to Ball, Hope has brought to the screen the first features of Todd Field, Michel Gondry, Hal Hartley, Nicole Holofcener, Moises Kaufman, and Bob Pulcini & Shari Berman, among others. Along with his Good Machine partner James Schamus, Hope produced Ang Lee's early films including RIDE WITH THE DEVIL (1999), THE ICE STORM (1997), EAT DRINK MAN WOMAN (1994), the Academy Award nominated THE WEDDING BANQUET (1993), and PUSHING HANDS (1992). Hope has received numerous awards and honors throughout his twenty year career. He was the recipient of the 2009 Vision Award from the LA Filmmakers' Alliance, as well as the Woodstock Film Festival’s 2009 Honorary Trailblazer Award. His films have received some of the industry’s most prestigious honors: THE SAVAGES (2007) earned 2 Academy Award nominations; 21 GRAMS (2003), 2 Academy Award nominations and 5 BAFTA nominations; and IN THE BEDROOM (2001), 5 Academy Award nominations. Ted holds a record at Sundance: three of his twenty-three Sundance entries (AMERICAN SPLENDOR (2003), THE BROTHERS MCMULLEN (1995), and WHAT HAPPENED WAS . . . (1994)) have won the Grand Jury Prize, more than any other producer. Two of his films, AMERICAN SPLENDOR (2003), and HAPPINESS (1998), have won the Critics Prize at the Cannes International Film Festival.Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with producer Mark Stolaroff founder of No Budget Film School

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Mark Stolaroff is an indie producer & a founding partner of Antic Pictures, an LA-based production company producing a slate of low budget, high quality digital features. Stolaroff produced Pig, the 4th feature from award-winning writer/director Henry Barrial (Some Body). With Ron Judkins, Stolaroff produced Barrial's 3rd feature, True Love, developed in the 2003 Sundance Screenwriters Lab & recently played the festival circuit. He also co-produced the 2005 feature documentary Paper Chasers, & was Associate Producer of The Trouble With Men & Women (2006). Stolaroff was formerly a principal of Next Wave Films, a company of The Independent Film Channel that provided finishing funds to exceptional, low budget films; & through its production arm Agenda 2000, financed & executive produced digital features. Included in Next Wave's 13 films are Christopher Nolan's (The Dark Knight, Batman Begins, Memento,) first feature, Following; Joe Carnahan's (Narc, Smokin' Aces) first feature, Blood, Guts, Bullets, & Octane; Amir Bar Lev's (My Kid Could Paint That) first feature Fighter; the Academy Award-nominated documentary Sound & Fury; & the Sundance Grand Jury Prize winning documentary Southern Comfort. He was Associate Producer on a number of Next Wave projects, including Some Body & Manic, two digital features at 2001 Sundance Film Festival, & the award-winning theatrical documentary Keep The River On Your Right: A Modern Cannibal Tale. Next Wave took 7 films to Sundance and 5 to Toronto; 9 were released theatrically in the U.S. & 2 premiered on HBO; 9 were shot digitally & 6 of those were transferred to film. Stolaroff lectures on low budget & digital filmmaking. He serves on the advisory board of Filmmakers Alliance. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor/writer/director Nick Mancuso Pt 4

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:00:00 +0000

Nick Mancuso Pt 4 and I will continue our discussion on creativity, movies, acting and art and who knows what else will come up in this conversation. The legendary critic Walter Kerr of the New York Times called Mancuso’s performance in Merchant of Venice at Stratford Ontario one of the best interpretations of the role of Bassanio in 250 years.
In the late 80’s the Los Angeles Times referred to Mancuso as "A Renaissance Man" and Kevin Thomas called his performance in "Ticket To Heaven" one of the best performances of the decade. He has garnered acting awards in Canada, the U.S.A. and in Europe. He has worked in over 10 countries and in three languages having starred opposite legendary performers such as Sophia Loren, Catherine De Neuve and Charlton Heston. In Hollywood he has been called "an actors actor" and "one of the best" by icon producer Robert Evans, producer of "Chinatown" and "Love Story". In 1983 he was invited to become an associate of the Actors Studio by co-chairman, actor, Martin Landau. During that period he was submitted for a Golden Globe and Oscar consideration. He starred in Tri-Star’s first motion picture "Blame it On the Night" executive producer, Sydney Pollock and in the late 80's worked for Oliver Stone in the miniseries "Wild Palms" opposite Jim Belushi, Angie Dickinson and Robert Loggia. In 1985, after working with Kim Bassinger in the film "Motherlode" he was invited by then president Charlton Heston to become a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, which he refused on philosophic grounds.
In the early 90’s his series "Matrix", shot in Toronto and with Carrie Anne Moss was the first television series to be produced by the U.S.A Network.Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director Peter D. Marshall Director's Series Pt 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 4 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall PT 2 The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career & has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer & director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series & features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes& written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary/educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. He was 1st Assistant Director on Steven J. Cannel's “Stingray” in 1986 after having been the 1st AD on a Canadian TV series called “Hamilton’s Quest”. Thereafter” he worked on several more TV series with Cannell and became 1st AD’s on “Wiseguy.” which he worked for two years. He got his directing break on this series & directed a couple of episodes. “The Fly 2.” was his move into feature films as a 1st AD. Other credits include “Happy Gilmore”, "Dawn of the Dead", "The Butterfly effect", "Lizzie McGuire Movie", "Legends of the Fall" "Look Who's Talking Now", "Bird on a Wire", scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director.Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor Kristy Swanson from Buffy the Vampire Slayer

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Kristy Swanson has a lot of TV and movie credits beginning for her at age 9, but you may best know her as the original Buffy in Josh Whedon’s movie “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” or as Adam Sandler’s girlfriend in “Big Daddy”.

She appeared in over 30 commercials between the ages 9 & 13 & made several appearances in series such as Cagney and Lacey & Alfred Hitchcock Presents. In 1986, she appeared in the John Hughes films: Pretty In Pink, & Ferris Bueller's Day Off.s

Her first starring role was in Wes Craven's Deadly Friend as Samantha In 1987 she starred as Cathy Flowers in the Attic.

By 1990, Kristy had numerous television appearances, on Knots Landing (1987-1988), and the Nightingales (1989. She got her first starring role in a TV series, Burt Reynolds show B.L. Stryker (1989).

She played the title role in the 1992 movie Buffy the Vampire Slayer, & appeared in both starring & supporting roles in movies the Hot Shots!, The Program, The Chase, Higher Learning,The Phantom,& 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag with Joe Pesci.

1998-1999 season of Early Edition, Swanson played Erica Paget, In 1999 Swanson played the girlfriend of Adam Sandler in Big Daddy. In 2000, starred in Grapevine, a revamp of a 1992 TV series. She appeared in and won the 2006 FOX television program Skating with Celebrities, partnered with Lloyd Eisler.

On May 8, 2007, Swanson appeared in the Law and Order: Criminal Intent episode "Bombshell", playing a fictionalized variation on Anna Nicole Smith.

In July 2009 she filmed the film What If..., co-starring Kevin Sorbo and Debby Ryan, scheduled for a 2010 Valentine's Day DVD release.

Another film she is in is also in post production. "A Root Beer
Christmas" in Utah

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with casting director Jackie Burch Pt 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 2 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Jackie Burch casting director PT 2 We are glad to have Jackie share her knowledge about movies, casting, working with actors - what actors need to know about the casting process & auditioning much more. Casting Director Jackie Burch says about casting “It is a career i cherish & love doing to this day. Every movie I start with the same attitude as if it is my first job.” Her over 60 film credits include “The Breakfast Club” “Mask” “Weird Science” “Commando” “Three Amigos” “Predator” “Coming to America” “Dick Tracy” “Road House” “Die Hard” “Die Hard 2” “Predator 2” “Hudson Hawk” “Beverly Hills Cop 2”“Vegas Vacation” “I Still Know What You DId Last Summer” “End of Days” “The Santa Claus” & many more. After teaching for awhile in another profession (teaching sign language) a friend asked her to come work for him while his assistant was gone. That person was Michael Chinich who was head of casting at Universal & Jackie agreed to do the work. She states she “literally fell into this career but once i was around it I was hooked. I had no typing skills & had to be trained by someone in the big tower over the phone but i loved it. I soon wrote a little book to teach the next person because at the time there was so much paperwork to do. After being around this job I wanted to move up. I couldn't do it here so I went into the independent world & began my life in casting.”
“I used to do all the casting but never meet the director when i worked for various people. After being in the field for a while,
Michael asked me to come back and be on staff. My first movie was Psycho 2 & then i started 16 candles and the rest is history. My sign language has come in handy because I Taught an actress it for a Hot Shots part Deux and some signs to the monkeys in Project X when the deaf consultant had to leave.
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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director Dallas Jenkins PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Dallas Jenkins director - Pt 2 we will discuss production design, wardrobe and how the director gets the look of the film & much more with Dallas Jenkins produced the $2 million independent "Hometown Legend" at the age of 25, ultimately guiding it to Warner Brothers for distribution. Dallas made his directing debut with the short film "Cliché," which "FilmThreat.com" called "Fast and funny...ingenious," and his next short film, "Midnight Clear", starring Stephen Baldwin, won a Crystal Heart Award from the Heartland Film Festival and was the opening night selection of the San Diego Film Festival. In 2006, he was the Co-Executive Producer of "Though None Go With Me," a movie based on his father's book that aired on The Hallmark Channel. His feature directing debut, also called "Midnight Clear," was based on his short film and was featured in over a dozen film festivals, including winning the Cinequest Film Festival award for "Best First Feature" and the "Audience Choice" award at the Kansas Int'l Film Festival. It's currently available on DVD from Lionsgate. In 2009, Dallas directed his 2nd feature film, entitled "What If...," starring Kevin Sorbo, Kristy Swanson, John Ratzenberger, and Debby Ryan. The film is scheduled for an early 2010 release. He is scheduled to direct the feature film "Riven" in early 2010. He also blogs on film regularly at http://www.jenkins-entertainment.com and is doing a detailed behind the scenes video blog at http://whatifmovie.wordpress.com. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor Brian Krause

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:00:00 +0000

Brian Krause is best known for his portrayal of white-lighter Leo Wyatt on Aaron Spelling’s popular, sci-fi program Charmed [1998-2006 / The WB] opposite Alyssa Milano, Rose McGowan, Holly Marie Combs and Shannen Doherty. The actor played the ever-developing character for eight television seasons, and during the fifth season he showcased his writing skills by penning one of the episodes [Sense and Sense Ability]. In May 2006, starring in the series finale marked Krause’s 145th episode on the program.

Since completing the series, the actor has taken on a variety of television roles, including: a priest in Lifetime's Devil's Diary, a WWII Colonel in the Sci Fi Channel's Warbirds, a cryptozoologist in the Sci Fi Channel's Beyond Loch Ness, a murder suspect on CBS' CSI: Miami, a firefighter under suspicion on TNT's The Closer and a guest appearance on AMC's Mad Men. Krause will soon be seen as the title character in the independent feature Cyrus.

Among the actor's other television credits are: Highway to Heaven, Tales from the Crypt, Bandit, Family Album, Walker, Texas Ranger, High Tide, Return to Cabin by the Lake and Ties that Bind].

Krause’s additional film credits include: Return to the Blue Lagoon with Milla Jovovich, An American Summer with Brian Austin Green, December with Balthazar Getty and Jason London, Stephen King’s Sleepwalkers with Alice Krige and Mädchen Amick, The Liars’ Club with Wil Wheaton, Breaking Free with Christine Taylor and Jeremy London, Mind Games with Soleil Moon Frye, Trash with Jaime Pressly and Jeremy Sisto, The Mission with Jacklyn Zeman and Alex Hyde-White, Protecting the King with Tom Sizemore and Peter Dobson, Jack Rio, Desertion, Nowhere to Hide, The Gods of Circumstance and Growth. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director/screenwriter/cameraman Sam Auster

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Sam Auster attended Columbia College Film School. Shortly after, Sam began shooting news for NBC and CNN in Chicago. Auster has written and directed thee feature films. “THE RETURN OF JOE RICH”, (currently in post-production) is a pitch-black comedy about a young man seeking redemption by joining the Mafia. “THE RAPE OF EDEN”, is a futuristic action adventure, released on video by West Side Studios. His first feature, “SCREEN TEST”, a teen sex comedy, was theatrically released by CineTel and shipped a record number of units on home video through RCA/Columbia. Auster has won multiple Echo awards for his commercial work He recently directed the national spots “Open Road” for ProtectMyID.com, “Haz-Mat” for Reynolds Aluminum, and the animated spot “Missing Something” for TurboTax. Auster has shot and directed numerous other commercials for companies such as AARP, Burger King, Skechers USA, LowerMyBills.com, and Carbite Golf. He also directed “Stick Figure”, an animated spot for FreeCreditReport.com, which aired during the 2003 Super Bowl.
Sam recently directed a pilot for the Dove Soap “Real Beauty” docmumentary campaign, and has written and shot promos for ABC-TV’s prime time line-up. Auster shot and directed second-unit for the opening segment of “RANSOM”, the Ron Howard feature starring Mel Gibson, and for “LISTEN UP”, a feature documentary on the life and music of Quincy Jones. On the literary side, Auster has written screenplays for Ed Asner's Quince Productions (a mock-umentary about the life of “legendary” producer Buddy Rose), Edge Films and Mustang Pictures. Another of Sam’s screenplays, “FREEWAY”, is currently in development. Sam wrote and directed sketch comedy at the Robert Hartung Theater in Hollywood and at the Up Front Comedy Club in Santa Monica.Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast & crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, & more athttp://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor/writer/director Nick Mancuso Pt 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:00:00 +0000

Nick Mancuso Pt 3 and I will continue our discussion on creativity, movies, acting and art and who knows what else will come up in this conversation. The legendary critic Walter Kerr of the New York Times called Mancuso’s performance in Merchant of Venice at Stratford Ontario one of the best interpretations of the role of Bassanio in 250 years.
In the late 80’s the Los Angeles Times referred to Mancuso as "A Renaissance Man" and Kevin Thomas called his performance in "Ticket To Heaven" one of the best performances of the decade. He has garnered acting awards in Canada, the U.S.A. and in Europe. He has worked in over 10 countries and in three languages having starred opposite legendary performers such as Sophia Loren, Catherine De Neuve and Charlton Heston. In Hollywood he has been called "an actors actor" and "one of the best" by icon producer Robert Evans, producer of "Chinatown" and "Love Story". In 1983 he was invited to become an associate of the Actors Studio by co-chairman, actor, Martin Landau. During that period he was submitted for a Golden Globe and Oscar consideration. He starred in Tri-Star’s first motion picture "Blame it On the Night" executive producer, Sydney Pollock and in the late 80's worked for Oliver Stone in the miniseries "Wild Palms" opposite Jim Belushi, Angie Dickinson and Robert Loggia. In 1985, after working with Kim Bassinger in the film "Motherlode" he was invited by then president Charlton Heston to become a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, which he refused on philosophic grounds.
In the early 90’s his series "Matrix", shot in Toronto and with Carrie Anne Moss was the first television series to be produced by the U.S.A Network.Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director Dallas Jenkins

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Dallas Jenkins produced the $2 million independent "Hometown Legend" at the age of 25, ultimately guiding it to Warner Brothers for distribution. Dallas made his directing debut with the short film "Cliché," which "FilmThreat.com" called "Fast and funny...ingenious," and his next short film, "Midnight Clear", starring Stephen Baldwin, won a Crystal Heart Award from the Heartland Film Festival and was the opening night selection of the San Diego Film Festival.

In 2006, he was the Co-Executive Producer of "Though None Go With Me," a movie based on his father's book that aired on The Hallmark Channel. His feature directing debut, also called "Midnight Clear," was based on his short film and was featured in over a dozen film festivals, including winning the Cinequest Film Festival award for "Best First Feature" and the "Audience Choice" award at the Kansas Int'l Film Festival. It's currently available on DVD from Lionsgate.

In 2009, Dallas directed his 2nd feature film, entitled "What If...," starring Kevin Sorbo, Kristy Swanson, John Ratzenberger, and Debby Ryan. The film is scheduled for an early 2010 release. He is scheduled to direct the feature film "Riven" in early 2010. He also blogs on film regularly at http://www.jenkins-entertainment.com and is doing a detailed behind the scenes video blog at http://whatifmovie.wordpress.com.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Heroes actor David H Lawrence XVll

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:00:00 +0000

David H Lawrence XVll After a 30 year career on radio in markets from New York to San Francisco to satellite and network, David H. Lawrence XVII decided to make a change. He hung up his headphones and retired from hosting 3 network/satellite radio shows to head to Los Angeles, to concentrate solely on acting in front of the camera.

This new phase of Lawrence's performance career seems to fit him like a glove.

The Cleveland native is seen on TBS' Frank TV, CBS' legendary CSI and military thriller The Unit, and his breakout role as one of the Villains, puppet master Eric Doyle on NBC's smash hit Heroes, has sci-fi fans and the media buzzing. Lawrence also stars in new media as well, a series regular on the webisodic hit Goodnight Burbank playing Frank, the cable station's lecherous general manager.

As a new media expert, David Lawrence was heard nightly as the wacky, eclectic and highly opinionated host of The David Lawrence Show, and weekend Online Tonight, both nationally syndicated radio talk shows that revolved around pop culture and the high-tech lifestyle. The Emmy-award winning and Clio-nominated Lawrence is deeply rooted in the music industry as well, and anchored The Net Music Countdown for almost a decade, counting down the top downloaded and streamed artists on the Net. These shows were heard on over 300 radio stations and both XM and Sirius Satellite Radio.

Lawrence is at the forefront of the podcasting revolution, having delivered daily RealAudio and MP3 "podcasts" via email from early 1994. Lawrence counts over 350 Fortune 500 and private companies as podcasting clients, either as a podcast talent, producer, designer or consultant. Each night, he voices over 25 daily podcast episodes for clients.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with The Reel Truth author Reed Martin Pt 4

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Reed Marin Pt 4 Some of those Reed interviewed for his book are independent film icons Kim Peirce, Terry Zwigoff, Werner Herzog, Doug Liman, Harmony Korine, Atom Egoyan, documentary flimmakers Barbara Kopple, Ken Burns, Ric Burns, and 'Pulp Fiction' producer Lawrence Bender, 'Juno' producer Lianne Halfon, and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' producer Anthony Bregman, among others. Among the directors that talked with Martin were recent Oscar winner Danny Boyle ("Slumdog Millionaire"), Kenneth Lonergan ("You Can Count on Me"), Seth Gordon ("The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters") and Harmony Korine ("Kids"). Reed started work on "The Reel Truth" in 2001 after attending the Sundance Film Festival in 2001 and hearing that many of the biggest names in the independent film world had encountered the very same roadblocks and pitfalls on the road to getting their projects completed. After that he set about compiling a list of production and post-production landmines that aspiring filmmakers should look out for, since nearly all of them would have been avoidable had someone tapped them on the shoulder just five minutes before calling "action" or "cut." After attending Sundance again in 2003 and 2005, Reed had finally compiled enough interviews with filmmakers to compile their advice and best-practices into a 540-page book, complete with three working indie film production budgets and a sample representation contract to help protect aspiring screenwriters. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Rescue Me series co-creator screenwriter/producer Peter Tolan Pt 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Peter Tolan PT 2 is the man behind the successful FX series “Rescue Me” starring Denis Leary. He began his career writing for sitcoms “Carol & Company” & “Wish You Were Here”. He wrote & co-produced the first six episodes of Tim Allen’s “Home Improvement” & then moved to the hit series “Murphy Brown”, starring Candice Bergen. He worked the series for 3 seasons which resulted in a shared Emmy award for Outstanding Comedy Series in 1992 as co-producer. Also in 1992 he began writing for Gray Shandling’s “The Larry Sanders Show” on HBO. As the co-executive producer of the series he received 3 CableACE Awards for Comedy Series and he got an Emmy for co-writing with Shandling the series finale episode "Flip".He wrote for the series “Ellen”, “Buddies” & he created the sitcoms “The George Wendt Show” & “Style and Substance”. With comedian Denis Leary Tolan co-created the ABC satiric comedy “The Job”, which also starred Leary as a tough NYPD detective. Though it was cancelled after two seasons it was heralded by the critics. He wrote the hit film “Analyze This” directed by Harold Ramis, starring Robert Deniro & Billy Crystal. He also wrote the sequel “Analyze That”, “My Fellow Americans” starred Jack Lemon, James Garner & Dan Akroyd,“ Bedazzled” starred Brendan Fraser & Elizabeth Hurely,“America’s Sweethearts” starred Julia Roberts, Billy Crystal, John Cusak, Catherine Zeta-Jones, “Guess Who” starred Bernie Mac & Ashton Kutcher, “Just Like Heaven” starred Reese Witherspoon & Mark Ruffalo. In 2008 Peter made his directorial debut with the semi-autobiographical film “Finding Amanda” which starred Matthew Broderick & Brittany Snow. He co-created “Rescue Me” with show star Denis Leary which debuted in 2004. This series has been well received by both critics and audiences, & both Peter & Denis have received Emmy nominations. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast & crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, & more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with author/director Jon Reiss

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Jon Reiss author of Think Outside the Box Office is the first nuts-and-bolts guide for filmmakers who want to take control of their own distribution and marketing destiny. Each chapter addresses an essential aspect of a film’s release and gives specific techniques to filmmakers to create success with their films in today’s marketplace. Jon Reiss named one of “10 Digital Directors to Watch” by Daily Variety, Jon Reiss is a critically acclaimed filmmaker who has produced and directed three feature films most recently Bomb It about graffiti and the battle over visual public space throughout the world. Based on his experience releasing Bomb It with a hybrid strategy has just published Think Outside the Box Office: The Ultimate Guide to Film Distribution in the Digital Era. He also speaks around the world at film festivals, schools and organizations on this topic.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with screenwriter/director Douglas Day Stewart Pt 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:00:00 +0000

Douglas Day Stewart Pt 2 is best known for his original screenplay “An Officer and a Gentleman,” which was based on his own experiences as a Naval Officer Candidate undergoing rigorous training, while falling in love with a factory girl looking for a “ticket out of nowhere.” In addition to the many accolades and awards garnered by the film, “Officer” was recently listed by the American Film Institute as one of the ten highest grossing love stories in cinema history.

Stewart’s other writing credits include the enduring first “Blue Lagoon” with Brooke Shields, the acclaimed “The Boy In the Plastic Bubble”, (the ABC television movie that launched John Travolta’s career), and “The Scarlet Letter,” Stewart’s much maligned take on Hawthorne’s classic novel, starring Demi Moore. Stewart wrote and directed the cult favorite “Thief of Hearts” (which boasts clubs of women around the country) and the controversial “Listen to Me.”

Stewart has been nominated for an Academy Award, and for an Emmy, and for numerous Writers Guild Awards. His original screenplay “The Accident” (a semi-autobiographical story of a teen tragedy) will go before the cameras in Europe this year. His Musical adaptation of “An Officer and a Gentleman,” will begin production in Australia next year, and will hopefully go to Broadway soon after.

Stewart has recently finished another original screenplay entitled “The Flying Man,” which he describes as “a cross-cultural love story with a unique twist, set against the political conflicts of modern day Burma.” Stewart plans to direct the film next year in Thailand.
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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director Peter D. Marshall - The Director's Series

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall Pt 1 The Director's Series - The nuts & bolts of directing film and television with Peter Marshall. Peter has had a 35-year career & has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer & director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series & features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes& written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary/educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. He was 1st Assistant Director on Steven J. Cannel's “Stingray” in 1986 after having been the 1st AD on a Canadian TV series called “Hamilton’s Quest”. Thereafter” he worked on several more TV series with Cannell and became 1st AD’s on “Wiseguy.” which he worked for two years. He got his directing break on this series & directed a couple of episodes. “The Fly 2.” was his move into feature films as a 1st AD. Other credits include “Happy Gilmore”, "Dawn of the Dead", "The Butterfly effect", "Lizzie McGuire Movie", "Legends of the Fall" "Look Who's Talking Now", "Bird on a Wire", scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director.Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes ' Movie Beat Chats with Rescue Me series co-creator screenwriter/producer Peter Tolan

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:00:00 +0000

Peter Tolan is the man behind the successful FX series “Rescue Me” starring Denis Leary. He began his career writing for sitcoms “Carol & Company” & “Wish You Were Here”. He wrote & co-produced the first six episodes of Tim Allen’s “Home Improvement” & then moved to the hit series “Murphy Brown”, starring Candice Bergen. He worked the series for 3 seasons which resulted in a shared Emmy award for Outstanding Comedy Series in 1992 as co-producer. Also in 1992 he began writing for Gray Shandling’s “The Larry Sanders Show” on HBO. As the co-executive producer of the series he received 3 CableACE Awards for Comedy Series and he got an Emmy for co-writing with Shandling the series finale episode "Flip".He wrote for the series “Ellen”, “Buddies” & he created the sitcoms “The George Wendt Show” & “Style and Substance”. With comedian Denis Leary Tolan co-created the ABC satiric comedy “The Job”, which also starred Leary as a tough NYPD detective. Though it was cancelled after two seasons it was heralded by the critics. He wrote the hit film “Analyze This” directed by Harold Ramis, starring Robert Deniro & Billy Crystal. He also wrote the sequel “Analyze That”, “My Fellow Americans” starred Jack Lemon, James Garner & Dan Akroyd,“ Bedazzled” starred Brendan Fraser & Elizabeth Hurely,“America’s Sweethearts” starred Julia Roberts, Billy Crystal, John Cusak, Catherine Zeta-Jones, “Guess Who” starred Bernie Mac & Ashton Kutcher, “Just Like Heaven” starred Reese Witherspoon & Mark Ruffalo. In 2008 Peter made his directorial debut with the semi-autobiographical film “Finding Amanda” which starred Matthew Broderick & Brittany Snow. He co-created “Rescue Me” with show star Denis Leary which debuted in 2004. This series has been well received by both critics and audiences, & both Peter & Denis have received Emmy nominations. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast & crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, & more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes ' Movie Beat Chats with Loose Change 9/11 director Dylan Avery

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 7 Jan 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Dylan Avery is a 26 year old filmmaker currently residing in San Diego, California.

In 2002, he began research for a feature length film based upon the premise that the events of 9/11 were not all they were cracked up to be. It was during that research it became clear the events did not add up in real life, as well. After years of writing, editing, and test shoots, the project evolved from a feature film into a documentary.

The first edition was released on April 13th, 2005, and spawned a small underground following. The 2nd Edition, released in December of 2005, evolved into an internet phenomenon whose spread has yet to be matched ...

The "Loose Change" series has been seen by over 100 million people across the globe, translated into a number of different languages and screened in libraries, classrooms, and of course, movie theaters.

The 2nd Edition dominated the charts of Google Video in 2006, consistently ranking #1 for over a month, beating out Stephen Colbert's scathing White House Correspondence speech. Copies of the film are distributed freely in coffeehouses and various shops around the world, being given out simply for the sake of sharing the information.

In September, 2009, the final edition, "An American Coup" was released through Microcinema International. It is available online and in select stores, and is narrated by Rescue Me's Daniel Sunjata.

Avery is now writing a number of fictional film scripts, and is pursuing a career as a feature film writer and director.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with screenwriter/director Douglas Day Stewart

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 5 Jan 2010 23:00:00 +0000

Douglas Day Stewart is best known for his original screenplay “An Officer and a Gentleman,” which was based on his own experiences as a Naval Officer Candidate undergoing rigorous training, while falling in love with a factory girl looking for a “ticket out of nowhere.” In addition to the many accolades and awards garnered by the film, “Officer” was recently listed by the American Film Institute as one of the ten highest grossing love stories in cinema history.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with The Reel Truth author Reed Martin Pt 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Reed Martin Pt 3 - Festival Etiquette What you need to know when attending Sundance, Cannes and other festivals. Who to know, whose important, what is important, what to do What NOT to do, to make the most of your festival experience, on the very next show!
Some of those Reed interviewed for his book are independent film icons Kim Peirce, Terry Zwigoff, Werner Herzog, Doug Liman, Harmony Korine, Atom Egoyan, documentary flimmakers Barbara Kopple, Ken Burns, Ric Burns, and 'Pulp Fiction' producer Lawrence Bender, 'Juno' producer Lianne Halfon, and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' producer Anthony Bregman, among others. Among the directors that talked with Martin were recent Oscar winner Danny Boyle ("Slumdog Millionaire"), Kenneth Lonergan ("You Can Count on Me"), Seth Gordon ("The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters") and Harmony Korine ("Kids"). Reed started work on "The Reel Truth" in 2001 after attending the Sundance Film Festival in 2001 and hearing that many of the biggest names in the independent film world had encountered the very same roadblocks and pitfalls on the road to getting their projects completed. After that he set about compiling a list of production and post-production landmines that aspiring filmmakers should look out for, since nearly all of them would have been avoidable had someone tapped them on the shoulder just five minutes before calling "action" or "cut." After attending Sundance again in 2003 and 2005, Reed had finally compiled enough interviews with filmmakers to compile their advice and best-practices into a 540-page book, complete with three working indie film production budgets and a sample representation contract to help protect aspiring screenwriters. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with The Reel Truth author Reed Martin Pt 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Reed Martin Pt 2 interviewed for his book are independent film icons Kim Peirce, Terry Zwigoff, Werner Herzog, Doug Liman, Harmony Korine, Atom Egoyan, documentary flimmakers Barbara Kopple, Ken Burns, Ric Burns, and 'Pulp Fiction' producer Lawrence Bender, 'Juno' producer Lianne Halfon, and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' producer Anthony Bregman, among others. Among the directors that talked with Martin were recent Oscar winner Danny Boyle ("Slumdog Millionaire"), Kenneth Lonergan ("You Can Count on Me"), Seth Gordon ("The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters") and Harmony Korine ("Kids"). Since 2001, Reed Martin has taught "Film Marketing, Distribution, and Exhibition," a course he created at Columbia Business School and later developed at NYU's Stern School of Business. The course seeks to teach students how to apply effective film industry marketing and brand-building techniques to the launching and brand-building of traditional consumer products. Reed started work on "The Reel Truth" in 2001 after attending the Sundance Film Festival in 2001 and hearing that many of the biggest names in the independent film world had encountered the very same roadblocks and pitfalls on the road to getting their projects completed. After that he set about compiling a list of production and post-production landmines that aspiring filmmakers should look out for, since nearly all of them would have been avoidable had someone tapped them on the shoulder just five minutes before calling "action" or "cut." After attending Sundance again in 2003 and 2005, Reed had finally compiled enough interviews with filmmakers to compile their advice and best-practices into a 540-page book, complete with three working indie film production budgets and a sample representation contract to help protect aspiring screenwriters. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with location scout and author Tim Moshansky Pt 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Tim Moshansky Pt 2 we will continue exploring the duties of a location scout by hearing more about events, mishaps and memorable set/location stories AND also focus on Film Terms and Tim's book A to Z Guide to FIlm Terms. Celebrating his 20th year in the film industry, Tim Moshansky knows a little about how a film or TV show is put together. In 1989 Tim worked on (at that time) the biggest show ever shot in North America, the 16th Century Japanese Samurai epic "Heaven and Earth" (Ten To Chi To). Tim was a "Squad Sergeant" in charge of 40 extras on a film that featured over 2000 foot-soldiers and 500 horses with riders, all in Samurai costumes. Since 1995, Tim has worked as a location scout for dozens of films, commercials and TV series. From the highest rooftops to underground tunnels, and from the grungiest alleyways to the snazziest penthouse apartments and mansions, Tim has scouted it all. In the midst of all this, Tim found the time to write and publish the A to Z Guide to Film Terms, a pocket-sized guide to over 750 terms and phrases used by directors, producers, and film crews. Now in its 4th edition, the book is required reading at many film schools and training centers across Canada and the United States, and has sold over 16,000 copies. Some of Tim’s credits include “The Twilight Saga: New Moon”, “AVPR Aliens vs Predator”, “Good Luck Chuck”, “88 Minutes”, “In The Name Of The King: A Dungeon Siege Tale”, “The Wicker Man”, “Firewall”, “Get Carter”, ‘“Reindeer Games” and more. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor/writer/director Nick Mancuso Pt 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:00:00 +0000

Nick Mancuso Pt 2 and I will continue our discussion on creativity, movies, acting and art and who knows what else will come up in this conversation. The legendary critic Walter Kerr of the New York Times called Mancuso’s performance in Merchant of Venice at Stratford Ontario one of the best interpretations of the role of Bassanio in 250 years.
In the late 80’s the Los Angeles Times referred to Mancuso as "A Renaissance Man" and Kevin Thomas called his performance in "Ticket To Heaven" one of the best performances of the decade. He has garnered acting awards in Canada, the U.S.A. and in Europe. He has worked in over 10 countries and in three languages having starred opposite legendary performers such as Sophia Loren, Catherine De Neuve and Charlton Heston. In Hollywood he has been called "an actors actor" and "one of the best" by icon producer Robert Evans, producer of "Chinatown" and "Love Story". In 1983 he was invited to become an associate of the Actors Studio by co-chairman, actor, Martin Landau. During that period he was submitted for a Golden Globe and Oscar consideration. He starred in Tri-Star’s first motion picture "Blame it On the Night" executive producer, Sydney Pollock and in the late 80's worked for Oliver Stone in the miniseries "Wild Palms" opposite Jim Belushi, Angie Dickinson and Robert Loggia. In 1985, after working with Kim Bassinger in the film "Motherlode" he was invited by then president Charlton Heston to become a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, which he refused on philosophic grounds.
In the early 90’s his series "Matrix", shot in Toronto and with Carrie Anne Moss was the first television series to be produced by the U.S.A Network.Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with location scout and author Tim Moshansky

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Tim Moshansky Celebrating his 20th year in the film industry, Tim Moshansky knows a little about how a film or TV show is put together. In 1989 Tim worked on (at that time) the biggest show ever shot in North America, the 16th Century Japanese Samurai epic "Heaven and Earth" (Ten To Chi To).

Tim was a "Squad Sergeant" in charge of 40 extras on a film that featured over 2000 foot-soldiers and 500 horses with riders, all in Samurai costumes. Since 1995, Tim has worked as a location scout for dozens of films, commercials and TV series. From the highest rooftops to underground tunnels, and from the grungiest alleyways to the snazziest penthouse apartments and mansions, Tim has scouted it all.

In the midst of all this, Tim found the time to write and publish the A to Z Guide to Film Terms, a pocket-sized guide to over 750 terms and phrases used by directors, producers, and film crews. Now in its 4th edition, the book is required reading at many film schools and training centers across Canada and the United States, and has sold over 16,000 copies.

Some of Tim’s credits include “The Twilight Saga: New Moon”, “AVPR Aliens vs Predator”, “Good Luck Chuck”, “88 Minutes”,
“In The Name Of The King: A Dungeon Siege Tale”, “The Wicker Man”, “Firewall”, “Get Carter”, ‘“Reindeer Games” and more.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with The Reel Truth author Reed Martin Pt 1

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Reed Martin Pt 1 interviewed for his book are independent film icons Kim Peirce, Terry Zwigoff, Werner Herzog, Doug Liman, Harmony Korine, Atom Egoyan, documentary flimmakers Barbara Kopple, Ken Burns, Ric Burns, and 'Pulp Fiction' producer Lawrence Bender, 'Juno' producer Lianne Halfon, and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' producer Anthony Bregman, among others. Among the directors that talked with Martin were recent Oscar winner Danny Boyle ("Slumdog Millionaire"), Kenneth Lonergan ("You Can Count on Me"), Seth Gordon ("The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters") and Harmony Korine ("Kids"). Since 2001, Reed Martin has taught "Film Marketing, Distribution, and Exhibition," a course he created at Columbia Business School and later developed at NYU's Stern School of Business. The course seeks to teach students how to apply effective film industry marketing and brand-building techniques to the launching and brand-building of traditional consumer products. Reed started work on "The Reel Truth" in 2001 after attending the Sundance Film Festival in 2001 and hearing that many of the biggest names in the independent film world had encountered the very same roadblocks and pitfalls on the road to getting their projects completed. After that he set about compiling a list of production and post-production landmines that aspiring filmmakers should look out for, since nearly all of them would have been avoidable had someone tapped them on the shoulder just five minutes before calling "action" or "cut." After attending Sundance again in 2003 and 2005, Reed had finally compiled enough interviews with filmmakers to compile their advice and best-practices into a 540-page book, complete with three working indie film production budgets and a sample representation contract to help protect aspiring screenwriters. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with screenwriter Denis Faye

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Denis Faye is a screenwriter and journalist who lives in Redondo Beach. He has written for The New York Times, Outside, Wired, Mens Journal, LA Times, Surfer, Los Angeles Magazine, Communication Arts, Written By and the WGA Web site.

His script High Midnight is currently optioned to Treasure Entertainment and in production with Mary Lambert directing. A dual citizen of France and the United States, he received a Bachelors Degree in Film Studies from UCSB.

Denis Faye returned to the United States after spending five years working as a journalist in Australia and one year backpacking through Europe.

He focuses on screenwriting, television writing, and comic book writing while also working as a freelance journalist.

Other successes soon followed as producers discovered his knack for generating high concept ideas and his ability to execute those ideas with professionalism.

He has developed projects with a diversity of companies and producers, ranging from former Warner Bros.-based producer Clifford Werber ("A Cinderella Story"), producers Mary Jane & Harry Ufland ("Crazy/Beautiful"), and comic book company Studio 407.

When not writing, Denis enjoys surfing, camping and cooking. A definite Francophile, he speaks French and holds a dual French-American nationality.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor/writer/director Nick Mancuso

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 8 Dec 2009 19:00:00 +0000

Nick Mancuso Pt 1 In 1982 he won the Genie for his performance in the cult classic "Ticket To Heaven" Three of his films have been inducted into the National Film Review in Washington D.C. as one of the Ten Best Pictures of the Year. The legendary critic Walter Kerr of the New York Times called Mancuso’s performance in Merchant of Venice at Stratford Ontario one of the best interpretations of the role of Bassanio in 250 years.
In the late 80’s the Los Angeles Times referred to Mancuso as "A Renaissance Man" and Kevin Thomas called his performance in "Ticket To Heaven" one of the best performances of the decade. He has garnered acting awards in Canada, the U.S.A. and in Europe. He has worked in over 10 countries and in three languages having starred opposite legendary performers such as Sophia Loren, Catherine De Neuve and Charlton Heston. In Hollywood he has been called "an actors actor" and "one of the best" by icon producer Robert Evans, producer of "Chinatown" and "Love Story".

In 1983 he was invited to become an associate of the Actors Studio by co-chairman, actor, Martin Landau. During that period he was submitted for a Golden Globe and Oscar consideration. He starred in Tri-Star’s first motion picture "Blame it On the Night" executive producer, Sydney Pollock and in the late 80's worked for Oliver Stone in the miniseries "Wild Palms" opposite Jim Belushi, Angie Dickinson and Robert Loggia. In 1985, after working with Kim Bassinger in the film "Motherlode" he was invited by then president Charlton Heston to become a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, which he refused on philosophic grounds.
In the early 90’s his series "Matrix", shot in Toronto and with Carrie Anne Moss was the first television series to be produced by the U.S.A Network.Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with comedian/actor John Mendoza

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 7 Dec 2009 17:00:00 +0000

John Mendoza acts in movies, on TV, he writes, and performs comedy. He has produced television shows and he tours regularly with other funny man Howie Mandel. In his own words: "Recently, I was told I needed a bio. I never understood the reason for it but I sat down and started to reflect on the last 40 years. There have been so many great moments. There have been moments in the last few years of traveling with Howie Mandel that have been fun, not just on stage and in concert halls but also with him as a friend. I don’t remember which made me more excited the phone call form Jim McCally or the frightening moment on the last week of the Johnny Carson show when my hands had a mind of their own. I remember the time when NBC offered me my own TV show (The Second Half). This is what I have worked so hard for and it was a lot of fun until the day it got cancelled. That stung.I remember getting a SHOWTIME Special and combing the southern California area looking for a location. It was so cool! In 1986 I was lucky to land the 10th Anniversary Young Comedian Special on HBO. I was the only comic from NYC. I thought I had arrived. That same year I came to L.A. to do my first TONIGHT SHOW with Johnny Carson. I was so nervous I did the same laundry 5 times. One afternoon I received a phone call asking me if I wanted to be on the Dave Letterman show. That was one of my better wake up calls. To get an audition at the IMPROVE in NYC you had to get in line early Sunday morning and brave whatever weather the day brought you in hopes of getting a 5 minute spot that night. I have stood in the rain, the snow and a hot August day. I remember the manager telling me I passed. I walked home that night stunned .Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Chats With Actor/Director/Author Michael O'Keefe

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 3 Dec 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Michael O'Keefe, as an actor, has garnered both Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations. He's appeared in the films Michael Clayton, Frozen River, The Pledge, Ironweed, The Great Santini and Caddyshack.

Television audiences will remember him as "Fred" on Roseanne. Other TV appearances also include The West Wing, Law and Order, House M.D., The Closer and Brothers and Sisters.

He's appeared on Broadway in Reckless, Side Man, The Fifth of July and Mass Appeal, for which he received a Theater World Award.

As a writer his lyrics were in the Grammy winning song, “Longing in their Hearts”, which was composed and sung by Bonnie Raitt. He's also written with Irish singer songwriter Paul Brady and numerous other composers.

His writing has appeared in BOMB, Lake Affect and Chaparral. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Bennington College.

Currently, Michael has authored a book of poetry “Swimming From Under My Father” of which the American Poet and editor Ed Ochester says “Michael O'Keefe's poems are agreeably cosmopolitan and witty, and his voice is authentic/contemporary. I'm particularly impressed by a sequence of father poems which is both unusual in its compositional strategies and very moving.” Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Chats With Actor Kevin Sorbo Pt 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Kevin Sorbo Pt 2 shoots straight from the hip, he pulls no punches, one could say Kevin Sorbo tells it like it is. He was so popular for his candid comments Movie Beat is fortunate to have him return to converse some more.

You know him as Hercules in the show that surpassed “Baywatch” as the most watched show in the world “Hercules, the Legendary Journeys” and as Captain Dylan Hunt in Gene Rodenberry’s “Andromeda” The series, based upon writings from the late “Star Trek” creator’s archives, debuted as the number one hour show in first run syndication and held that spot throughout it’s five year run from 2000-2005.? Electronics Media Magazine named Sorbo TV’s third most bankable star behind Oprah and Regis. In 1997, Sorbo made his feature film debut in “Kull, the Conqueror”, a prequel to “Conan, the Barbarian”. Other films include, “Walking Tall, the Payback”, “Walking Tall, Lone Justice, “The Last Chance Café”, “Something Beneath”, “Clipping Adam”, and most recently, “The Avenging Angel” which aired on Hallmark summer of 2007 and was the third highest rated movie in the history of Hallmark. “Meet the Spartans” just wrapped principal photography for a January ’08 release from New Regency and 20th Century Fox. Sorbo also finished shooting another western for Blockbuster called, “Prairie Fever”. Another ’08 release for Sci Fi cable network is “’Fire From Below”. “The House Next Door” is an independent film to be distributed by The Weinstein Company in ’08 as well. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with producer Scott Rosenfelt Pt 4

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:30:00 +0000

Scott Rosenfelt Pt 4 We will discuss post production, distribution and Scott's comment that the "movie is made in editing". So tune in and listen to Scott Rosenfelt one of Hollywood’s most successful independent producers. On the strength of such films as Smoke Signals, Home Alone, Mystic Pizza, Teen Wolf and Extremities, Scott has garnered international acclaim and recognition. Home Alone is one of the highest grossing films of all time, and has generated over $1 billion worldwide. Smoke Signals was the winner of the Audience Award and the Filmmakers Trophy at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival, Mystic Pizza launched the career of Julia Roberts and went on to critical and commercial success, while Teen Wolf, starring Michael J. Fox, was the highest grossing independent film of 1985. Extremities garnered international critical and commercial acclaim as well. Mr. Rosenfelt is in post-production on Coming & Going, an independently financed film starring Rhys Darby, Sasha Alexander and Fionnula Flannagan, written and directed by Edoardo Ponti. He is also in production on the documentary, The Evil Tongue. With his production company, PicturePlay Films, Mr. Rosenfelt is is developing City of Angels, to be directed by Barry Levinson and written by Larry Gelbart, and Admissions starring Meg Ryan. Gospel Hill, produced by Mr. Rosenfelt, directed by Giancarlo Esposito and starring Samuel Jackson, Angela Bassett, Danny Glover and Julia Stiles was released in February, 2009 Mr. Rosenfelt is a member of the Directors Guild of America and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He is a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with producer 1st Ad Peter Marshall Pt 5

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall Pt 5 We are into the nuts & bolts of the 3 stages of creating a film schedule. We pick up on preparing production boards and designing the shooting schedule Pas we continue our conversation on duties and responsibilities of 1st Assistant director in preproduction. Peter has had a 35-year career & has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer & director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series & features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes& written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary/educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. He was 1st Assistant Director on Steven J. Cannel's “Stingray” in 1986 after having been the 1st AD on a Canadian TV series called “Hamilton’s Quest”. Thereafter” he worked on several more TV series with Cannell and became 1st AD’s on “Wiseguy.” which he worked for two years. He got his directing break on this series & directed a couple of episodes. “The Fly 2.” was his move into feature films as a 1st AD. Other credits include “Happy Gilmore”, "Dawn of the Dead", "The Butterfly effect", "Lizzie McGuire Movie", "Legends of the Fall" "Look Who's Talking Now", "Bird on a Wire", scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director.Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with 1st AD Peter Marshall Pt 4

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall Pt 4 We are into the nuts & bolts of the 3 stages of creating a film schedule. We pick up on preparing production boards and designing the shooting schedule Pas we continue our conversation on duties and responsibilities of 1st Assistant director in preproduction. Peter has had a 35-year career & has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer & director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series & features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes& written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary/educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. He was 1st Assistant Director on Steven J. Cannel's “Stingray” in 1986 after having been the 1st AD on a Canadian TV series called “Hamilton’s Quest”. Thereafter” he worked on several more TV series with Cannell and became 1st AD’s on “Wiseguy.” which he worked for two years. He got his directing break on this series & directed a couple of episodes. “The Fly 2.” was his move into feature films as a 1st AD. Other credits include “Happy Gilmore”, "Dawn of the Dead", "The Butterfly effect", "Lizzie McGuire Movie", "Legends of the Fall" "Look Who's Talking Now", "Bird on a Wire", scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director.Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with casting director Jackie Burch

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Casting Director Jackie Burch says about casting “It is a career i cherish & love doing to this day. Every movie I start with the same attitude as if it is my first job.” Her over 60 film credits include “The Breakfast Club” “Mask” “Weird Science” “Commando” “Three Amigos” “Predator” “Coming to America” “Dick Tracy” “Road House” “Die Hard” “Die Hard 2” “Predator 2” “Hudson Hawk” “Beverly Hills Cop 2”“Vegas Vacation” “I Still Know What You DId Last Summer” “End of Days” “The Santa Claus” & many more. After teaching for awhile in another profession (teaching sign language) a friend asked her to come work for him while his assistant was gone. That person was Michael Chinich who was head of casting at Universal & Jackie agreed to do the work.

She states she “literally fell into this career but once i was around it I was hooked. I had no typing skills & had to be trained by someone in the big tower over the phone but i loved it. I soon wrote a little book to teach the next person because at the time there was so much paperwork to do. After being around this job I wanted to move up. I couldn't do it here so I went into the independent world & began my life in casting.”
“I used to do all the casting but never meet the director when i worked for various people. After being in the field for a while,
Michael asked me to come back and be on staff. My first movie was Psycho 2 & then i started 16 candles and the rest is history. My sign language has come in handy because I Taught an actress it for a Hot Shots part Deux and some signs to the monkeys in Project X when the deaf consultant had to leave.
We are glad to have Jackie share her knowledge about movies, casting, working with actors - what actors need to know about the casting process and auditioning much more. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, & more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director Jon Keeyes Pt 4

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:30:00 +0000

Jon Keeyes Pt 4 We continue with: What is the difference between directing your own versus someone else's screenplay? And a whole lot more. With six feature films, Jon Keeyes is one of the hardest working directors in the southwest. Jon made his writing/directorial debut in 2001 with “American Nightmare.” This critically-acclaimed horror film followed serial killer Jane Toppan on Halloween night as she brings to life the fears of a group of friends. “American Nightmare” was released to North America by Monarch Home Video/Ingram Entertainment. Internationally, Horizon Motion Pictures has sold “American Nightmare” to nearly all major countries around the world. Following the success of “American Nightmare,” Jon was hired by producer Michael Raso to write and direct “Suburban Nightmare.” A satire on the disintegration of marriage, “Suburban Nightmare” spends the night with The Rosenblads as their relationship crumbles around them with violent and tragic consequences. “Suburban Nightmare” was released in June of 2004 to rave reviews including numerous “top ten” lists. Jon most recently completed “Fall Down Dead” starring Dominique Swain, Udo Kier and David Carradine. A suspense thriller combining elements of “Panic Room” and “Saw,” it was released theatrically in 2008 to the international market. Along with a constant flow of feature film work, Jon was an Academy Award finalist with his short film “Angela’s Body,” has directed episodes of the Danica McKellar show “Inspector Mom” for The Lifetime Channel, produced the web series “Exposed” for Warner Bros. and McG’s company Wonderland, sold his screenplay “The Assassination Game” to Bigfoot Entertainment and is currently producing the indie feature, “Spilt Milk.” Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with acting coach Trilby Jeeves

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Trilby Jeeves acting coach. I am excited to be able to speak acting with Trilby who is an actor, instructor, and writer from Vancouver, Canada

Born in Vancouver, Canada, spent her childhood in Banff, Alberta, and Prince Edward Island, Trilby Jeeves was the first English student to be theatrically trained in her second language for 3 years at “Le Conservatoire d'Art Dramatique” in Quebec City, where she discovered “Le Bouffon”. She went on to perform and direct in both languages across Canada, eventually coming back to Vancouver.

As well as performing over 40 plays, she also worked for 20 years in the theatre & film industry as a set costumer working on T.V. series such as “Highlander”, Spielburg’s “Taken”, Paramount’s “Higher Ground”; feature films such as Disney’s “Angels In The EndZone”, and “The Lizzie McGuire Movie”,” Universal’s “Snow Falling On Cedars” and many more.

Trilby has taught classes in improvisation throughout the school system in British Columbia, and is currently teaching her own popular “Buffoonery Acting Workshop” in Canada & the USA. As a writer, Trilby is developing her own one-woman show. She also works for the Vancouver Film School as an actor for both the writing and directing departments. With partner Peter D. Marshall, she shares in teaching the “Directing the actor” workshop for film students worldwide.

"Buffoonery Acting Techniques" with Trilby Jeeves is a 2-day journey of discovery for actors on how to tap into truthful performances. Actors will gain more confidence, and more understanding where emotion resides in the body. Each exercise leads the actor to an improved performance for both the camera and the stage.

The goal of the workshop is to awaken the actor to their potential, understand more who they are, and give the actor a tool they can use on their own for auditions, rehearsals and performances.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with producer Scott Rosenfelt Pt 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Scott Rosenfelt Pt 3is one of Hollywood’s most successful independent producers. On the strength of such films as Smoke Signals, Home Alone, Mystic Pizza, Teen Wolf and Extremities, Scott has garnered international acclaim and recognition. Home Alone is one of the highest grossing films of all time, and has generated over $1 billion worldwide. Smoke Signals was the winner of the Audience Award and the Filmmakers Trophy at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival, Mystic Pizza launched the career of Julia Roberts and went on to critical and commercial success, while Teen Wolf, starring Michael J. Fox, was the highest grossing independent film of 1985. Extremities garnered international critical and commercial acclaim as well. Mr. Rosenfelt is in post-production on Coming & Going, an independently financed film starring Rhys Darby, Sasha Alexander and Fionnula Flannagan, written and directed by Edoardo Ponti. He is also in production on the documentary, The Evil Tongue. With his production company, PicturePlay Films, Mr. Rosenfelt is is developing City of Angels, to be directed by Barry Levinson and written by Larry Gelbart, and Admissions starring Meg Ryan. Gospel Hill, produced by Mr. Rosenfelt, directed by Giancarlo Esposito and starring Samuel Jackson, Angela Bassett, Danny Glover and Julia Stiles was released in February, 2009 Mr. Rosenfelt is a member of the Directors Guild of America and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He is a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with 1st assistant director Peter D Marshall PT 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall Pt 3 and I continue our discussion on script breakdown and scheduling and the duties and responsibilities of 1st Assistant director in preproduction and on the set. We'll discuss creating the oneliners, blocking, and much more. Peter takes us on a nuts and bolts look into movie making from someone critical to the production. Peter has had a 35-year career & has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer & director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series & features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes& written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary/educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards.
He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. He was 1st Assistant Director on Steven J. Cannel's “Stingray” in 1986 after having been the 1st AD on a Canadian TV series called “Hamilton’s Quest”. Thereafter” he worked on several more TV series with Cannell and became 1st AD’s on “Wiseguy.” which he worked for two years. He got his directing break on this series & directed a couple of episodes.
“The Fly 2.” was his move into feature films as a 1st AD. Other credits include “Happy Gilmore”, "Dawn of the Dead", "The Butterfly effect", "Lizzie McGuire Movie", "Legends of the Fall" "Look Who's Talking Now", "Bird on a Wire", scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director.Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director Jon Keeyes Pt 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Jon Keeyes Pt 3 We continue with: What is the difference between directing your own versus someone else's screenplay? And a whole lot more. With six feature films, Jon Keeyes is one of the hardest working directors in the southwest. Jon made his writing/directorial debut in 2001 with “American Nightmare.” This critically-acclaimed horror film followed serial killer Jane Toppan on Halloween night as she brings to life the fears of a group of friends. “American Nightmare” was released to North America by Monarch Home Video/Ingram Entertainment. Internationally, Horizon Motion Pictures has sold “American Nightmare” to nearly all major countries around the world. Following the success of “American Nightmare,” Jon was hired by producer Michael Raso to write and direct “Suburban Nightmare.” A satire on the disintegration of marriage, “Suburban Nightmare” spends the night with The Rosenblads as their relationship crumbles around them with violent and tragic consequences. “Suburban Nightmare” was released in June of 2004 to rave reviews including numerous “top ten” lists. Jon most recently completed “Fall Down Dead” starring Dominique Swain, Udo Kier and David Carradine. A suspense thriller combining elements of “Panic Room” and “Saw,” it was released theatrically in 2008 to the international market. Along with a constant flow of feature film work, Jon was an Academy Award finalist with his short film “Angela’s Body,” has directed episodes of the Danica McKellar show “Inspector Mom” for The Lifetime Channel, produced the web series “Exposed” for Warner Bros. and McG’s company Wonderland, sold his screenplay “The Assassination Game” to Bigfoot Entertainment and is currently producing the indie feature, “Spilt Milk.” Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with writer Ken Ober Pt 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Ken Ober In Part 2 we continue our fascinating conversation with Ken Ober Writer, TV Host, Actor and Producer. We will chat more about making it in show business and Ken's career. Ken spent the early part of his career as a stand up comic. He began as a TV Host on MTV’s game show “Remote Control” for 5 seasons. He was a series regular on the NBC series “Parenthood” and you have seen him in numerous commercials. Among other writing credits has written for radio, Television, award shows, ESPN and Comedy Central. He was a wrtiter for “Best Damn Sports Show Period” on Fox and was the writer and show host of the USA channel game show “Smush” For Comedy Central he served as the head writer for “Tough Crowd” and as producer for “Mind of Mencia”. He was a consulting producer on CBS’s comedy series “The New Adventures of Old Christine”. He has written for the MTV Music Award show and for the “Guy’s Choice Awards” on Spike TV. Currently, he is working on numerous writing projects.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with actor Donal Logue

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0000

Donal Logue has scores of film and television credits to his name. Recently he played Captain Tidwell on NBC's LIFE series. As a busy working full time professional actor Donal will discuss working on film and tv projects, what it is like - the difference between the two and working as an actor. Some of the series Donal has been a part of are "Public Morales" he played Ken Shuler for a dozen episodes, 5 episodes on "The Practice" as Richard "Dickie" Flood, 11 episodes on "ER" as Chuck Martin. He played Sean FInnerty for 91 episodes on "Grounded for Life", and Eugene Gerkin for the 13 episodes of "Knights of Prosperity" the 21 episodes of "LIFE" plus guest stars on other shows and numerous film roles. He is NO stranger to the acting profession.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with writer Ken Ober Pt 1

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 5 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Ken Ober Writer, TV Host and Producer spent the early part of his career as a stand up comic. He began as a TV Host on MTV’s game show “Remote Control” for 5 seasons. He was a series regular on the NBC series “Parenthood” and you have seen him in numerous commercials. Among other writing credits has written for radio, Television, award shows, ESPN and Comedy Central. He was a wrtiter for “Best Damn Sports Show Period” on Fox and was the writer and show host of the USA channel game show “Smush”

For Comedy Central he served as the head writer for “Tough Crowd” and as producer for “Mind of Mencia”. He was a consulting producer on CBS’s comedy series “The New Adventures of Old Christine”.

He has written for the MTV Music Award show and for the “Guy’s Choice Awards” on Spike TV.

Currently, he is working on numerous writing projects.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director of photography Pete Biagi

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:00:00 +0000

DP & Camera Operator Pete Biagi Upcoming LIVE 11 am ET, 10 am CT, 8 am PT Thursday September 17. More info will be forthcoming so stay tuned to Rex Sikes’ Movie Beat.

Pete’s creditts:

A Prairie Home Companion(2006), Noir Productions. Director: Robert Altman, Dp: Ed Lachman, Camera Operator: Pete Biagi. Garrison Keillor, Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin, Lindsay Lohan, Kevin Kline, Virginia Madsen, John C. Reilly & Woody Harrelson pack a wallop on the last day of the famous radio program. Clairmont/Sony HD-SR.

El Cartel(2008), Twilight Entertainment. Director: Brian J. Bagley, Dp: Pete Biagi. Executive Producer: Rick Porras. Drug tale featuring prominent Mexican Novella actors in American film aimed at Mexican-American audience. Sony HD.

The Company(2003), Marly Pictures/Killer Films. Director: Robert Altman, Dp: Andrew Dunn. Camera Operator: Pete Biagi. A year in the life of the Joffrey Ballet - Chicago with Neve Campbell, Malcolm McDowell and James Franco. Panavised HD.

Under New Management(2009), The Good Film, LLC. Director: Joe Otting, Producer: Jeff Mazzola/Brian Hamill, Dp: Pete Biagi. Reluctant Brooklyn Mobster Falls hard for hot federal officer - Kelly Overton & Chris Diamantopoulos with Richard Portnow. 35mm.

Leading Ladies(2010), My Pet Piranha, LLC. Directors: Erika Randall Beahm & Daniel Beahm, Producer: Daniel Beahm, Dp: Pete Biagi. Romantic comedy with Dance in the everyday with Benji Schwimmer & Melanie LaPatin. Red camera.

Eden Court(2007), Printers Row Pictures, Director: Paul Leuer, Dp: Pete Biagi. Based on the play by Murphy Guyer, a coming of age search for the meaning of life with Thomas Lennon, Kimberly Williams, Stephanie Weir & Christian Finnegan. Sony HD.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with producer Scott Rosenfelt Pt 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Scott Rosenfelt is one of Hollywood’s most successful independent producers. On the strength of such films as Smoke Signals, Home Alone, Mystic Pizza, Teen Wolf and Extremities, Scott has garnered international acclaim and recognition. Home Alone is one of the highest grossing films of all time, and has generated over $1 billion worldwide. Smoke Signals was the winner of the Audience Award and the Filmmakers Trophy at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival, Mystic Pizza launched the career of Julia Roberts and went on to critical and commercial success, while Teen Wolf, starring Michael J. Fox, was the highest grossing independent film of 1985. Extremities garnered international critical and commercial acclaim as well. Mr. Rosenfelt is in post-production on Coming & Going, an independently financed film starring Rhys Darby, Sasha Alexander and Fionnula Flannagan, written and directed by Edoardo Ponti. He is also in production on the documentary, The Evil Tongue. With his production company, PicturePlay Films, Mr. Rosenfelt is is developing City of Angels, to be directed by Barry Levinson and written by Larry Gelbart, and Admissions starring Meg Ryan. Gospel Hill, produced by Mr. Rosenfelt, directed by Giancarlo Esposito and starring Samuel Jackson, Angela Bassett, Danny Glover and Julia Stiles was released in February, 2009 Mr. Rosenfelt is a member of the Directors Guild of America and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He is a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with 1st assistant director Peter D Marshall PT 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall and I continue our conversation on duties and responsibilities of 1st Assistant director in preproduction and on the set. Preparing the breakdown, how to breakdown script, scheduling, creating the oneliners, blocking, and so much more. Peter takes us on a nuts and bolts look into movie making from someone critical to the production. Peter has had a 35-year career & has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer & director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series & features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes& written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary/educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards.
He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole. He was 1st Assistant Director on Steven J. Cannel's “Stingray” in 1986 after having been the 1st AD on a Canadian TV series called “Hamilton’s Quest”. Thereafter” he worked on several more TV series with Cannell and became 1st AD’s on “Wiseguy.” which he worked for two years. He got his directing break on this series & directed a couple of episodes.
“The Fly 2.” was his move into feature films as a 1st AD. Other credits include “Happy Gilmore”, "Dawn of the Dead", "The Butterfly effect", "Lizzie McGuire Movie", "Legends of the Fall" "Look Who's Talking Now", "Bird on a Wire", scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director.Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director Jon Keeyes Pt 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +0000

More to come! What is the difference between directing your own versus someone else's screenplay? And a whole lot more. With six feature films, Jon Keeyes is one of the hardest working directors in the southwest. Jon made his writing/directorial debut in 2001 with “American Nightmare.” This critically-acclaimed horror film followed serial killer Jane Toppan on Halloween night as she brings to life the fears of a group of friends. “American Nightmare” was released to North America by Monarch Home Video/Ingram Entertainment. Internationally, Horizon Motion Pictures has sold “American Nightmare” to nearly all major countries around the world. Following the success of “American Nightmare,” Jon was hired by producer Michael Raso to write and direct “Suburban Nightmare.” A satire on the disintegration of marriage, “Suburban Nightmare” spends the night with The Rosenblads as their relationship crumbles around them with violent and tragic consequences. “Suburban Nightmare” was released in June of 2004 to rave reviews including numerous “top ten” lists. Jon most recently completed “Fall Down Dead” starring Dominique Swain, Udo Kier and David Carradine. A suspense thriller combining elements of “Panic Room” and “Saw,” it was released theatrically in 2008 to the international market. Along with a constant flow of feature film work, Jon was an Academy Award finalist with his short film “Angela’s Body,” has directed episodes of the Danica McKellar show “Inspector Mom” for The Lifetime Channel, produced the web series “Exposed” for Warner Bros. and McG’s company Wonderland, sold his screenplay “The Assassination Game” to Bigfoot Entertainment and is currently producing the indie feature, “Spilt Milk.” Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director of Art Director Larry Lundy

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Larry Lundy has been a production designer for 26 years. He
was born in Queens, New York and graduated from the State
University College at Buffalo with a BFA in painting and sculpture.

As an Art Director/Production Designer and Set Decorator his credits include: Angel Street movie and TV Series, E.R., Baby on Board, High Fidelity, Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, Drunkboat and others.

Lundy was a founding member of Hallwalls Media
Center in Buffalo in 1975, where he curated DaDaDay and the Buffalo Film Festival. He developed Writeratio , to give writers an opportunity to read from their works. His art has been shown at The New Museum (NYC), A Space (Toronto),Art Institute of Chicago, Albright-Knox Art Gallery (Buffalo)among other venues.

He was a member of Randolph Street Gallery and curated the Loop Show (1981) at the historic Fischer Building in Chicago.

His writing has appeared in The New Art Examiner, the Chicago Reader, the Journal of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Lundy's work has been seen in productions such as High
Fidelity, ER, The Babe, Mind of the Married Man, Flatliners,
VI Warshawski, Chicago Hope among many others. He has won the Midwest Film Festival Best Art Direction award twice, in 2002 and 2005.

He began teaching production design at Columbia College
in 2007 where he continues to this day. He has also taught two sessions for the FIT (Film Industry Training) Program in Michigan in 2009. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with TV show runner Producer Bob Fraser

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +0000

In the long history of network television, only a handful of people have been multi-hyphenates... writing, directing, producing and playing a role in the same series. Bob Fraser has done it twice.

First with the classic television series, Benson - where he was the writer/director/show-runner & played Benson’s nemesis, Senator Leonard Tyler for 6 seasons ... then again in a show he created for NBC – Marblehead Manor – where he co-starred with Michael Richards (before Seinfeld).

Starting as an actor more than 50 years ago, Bob has scores of credits in theatre, film and television - including the role of Snoopy in the original Off-Broadway hit, “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” as Michael in the New York premiere of “Lady Chatterly’s Lover,” as Big Jack in “The March March” and as one of the founders of The Fourth Wall.

Bob has been the writer and producer on many series including, Benson, Full House, The Love Boat, Harry & The Hendersons, Condo, The Dictator, Hard Knocks, Phyl & Mikhy, Columbo and others.

As a director, he has guided Oscar, Emmy and Tony winning performers in both theatre and television - not to mention hiring a ton of actors in his role as a producer.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with producer Scott Rosenfelt

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Home Alone is one of the highest grossing films of all time, and has generated over $1 billion worldwide. Smoke Signals was the winner of the Audience Award and the Filmmakers Trophy at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival, Mystic Pizza launched the career of Julia Roberts and went on to critical and commercial success, while Teen Wolf, starring Michael J. Fox, was the highest grossing independent film of 1985. Extremities garnered international critical and commercial acclaim as well.

Mr. Rosenfelt is in post-production on Coming & Going, an independently financed film starring Rhys Darby, Sasha Alexander and Fionnula Flannagan, written and directed by Edoardo Ponti. He is also in production on the documentary, The Evil Tongue.

With his production company, PicturePlay Films, Mr. Rosenfelt is is developing City of Angels, to be directed by Barry Levinson and written by Larry Gelbart, and Admissions starring Meg Ryan.

Gospel Hill, produced by Mr. Rosenfelt, directed by Giancarlo Esposito and starring Samuel Jackson, Angela Bassett, Danny Glover and Julia Stiles was released in February, 2009

Mr. Rosenfelt is a member of the Directors Guild of America and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He is a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with script supervisor Bruce Resnick

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Continuity is incredibly complex and important on a movie shoot. It requires a good, if not great script supervisor who works closely with the director. Bruce Resnick has 69 credits to his name as script supervisor beginning with the feature "The Man In The Iron Mask". Other credits include "Miss Castaway", "Lost", "Heaven's Fall", "National Lampoon's Dorm Daze & Dorm Daze 2", many more and the recently completed "No God No Master" starring Academy Award nominee David Straithairn.

Script Supervisor Bruce Resnick - In his own words:

I have been living and working in Los Angeles as a script supervisor for over the past 12 years. I have worked on both features and in television. They have included the features “Edmond”, “Labor Pains” and the recently completed film “No God No Master” as well as the TV series “Watch Over Me” for the then newly created Fox channel MyNetwork and the Disney channel’s “Even Stevens”.

Prior to moving to Los Angeles and becoming a script supervisor I was an Equity Stage Manager working in theatres across the country. For nine years from 1985 -1994 I was one of the resident stage managers at the LORT Regional Theatre StageWest in Springfield MA.

After having been a stage manager for 12 years since the time I graduated from St Leo College with a BA in Theatre I made the decision to change from being a stage manager into my present occupation as a script supervisor. I had considered that this change would be a smooth one since I felt there were many similarities between the two jobs including the attention to detail that I needed as a stage manager I could use as a script supervisor.

One thing that I did have to learn was, for me the introduction of the camera, and how it can be positioned in order to get the correct eye lines between the actors. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director Jon Keeyes Pt 1

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +0000

With six feature films, Jon Keeyes is one of the hardest working directors in the southwest. Jon made his writing/directorial debut in 2001 with “American Nightmare.” This critically-acclaimed horror film followed serial killer Jane Toppan on Halloween night as she brings to life the fears of a group of friends. “American Nightmare” was released to North America by Monarch Home Video/Ingram Entertainment. Internationally, Horizon Motion Pictures has sold “American Nightmare” to nearly all major countries around the world. Following the success of “American Nightmare,” Jon was hired by producer Michael Raso to write and direct “Suburban Nightmare.” A satire on the disintegration of marriage, “Suburban Nightmare” spends the night with The Rosenblads as their relationship crumbles around them with violent and tragic consequences. “Suburban Nightmare” was released in June of 2004 to rave reviews including numerous “top ten” lists.

Jon most recently completed “Fall Down Dead” starring Dominique Swain, Udo Kier and David Carradine. A suspense thriller combining elements of “Panic Room” and “Saw,” it was released theatrically in 2008 to the international market.

Along with a constant flow of feature film work, Jon was an Academy Award finalist with his short film “Angela’s Body,” has directed episodes of the Danica McKellar show “Inspector Mom” for The Lifetime Channel, produced the web series “Exposed” for Warner Bros. and McG’s company Wonderland, sold his screenplay “The Assassination Game” to Bigfoot Entertainment and is currently producing the indie feature, “Spilt Milk.”

Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with 1st assistant director Peter D Marshall

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 8 Sep 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Peter Marshall has had a 35-year career & has worked as a PA, dolly grip, electrician, assistant cameraman, commercial production manager, first assistant director, TV series creative consultant, television producer & director. He has worked on industrial films, documentaries; television commercials, music videos; Emmy Award nominated TV series & features. Peter has directed over 30 TV episodes& written, directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary/educational programs. His works have won, or been nominated for 14 International awards.
As a 1st AD,he has worked on 13 Hollywood Feature Films, 15 Television Movies, 6 Television Series, 4 TV Pilots (all of which went to series!) and over 20 Commercials.As a First Assistant Director he's worked on 15 Feature Films, 15 Television Movies, 6 Television Series, 4 TV Pilots & over 20 Commercials. He's worked for directors such as Zack Snyder, John Woo, Ed Wick, Phillip Noyce, John Balham, Roger Adam, Anne Wheeler, Bobby Roth & Kim Manners. He has worked with actors including Michelle Pfeiffer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan Freeman, John Travolta, Mel Gibson, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler and Peter O'Toole.
His first major series as 1st Assistant Director was Steven J. Cannel's “Stingray” in 1986 after having been the 1st AD on a Canadian TV series called “Hamilton’s Quest”. Thereafter” he worked on several more TV series with Cannell and became 1st AD’s on “Wiseguy.” which he worked for two years. He got his directing break on this series & directed a couple of episodes.
“The Fly 2.” was his move into feature films as a 1st AD. Other credits include “Happy Gilmore”, "Dawn of the Dead", "The Butterfly effect", "Lizzie McGuire Movie", "Legends of the Fall" "Look Who's Talking Now", "Bird on a Wire", scores of television series as 1st Ad & as a director.Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Firestarter Films Part 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 3 Sep 2009 18:00:00 +0000

What is new with the Firestarter Film Festival? New things are in store. So tune in and find out as Firestarter Films Festival directors Shawn Monaghan & Phil Koch discuss with Rex Sikes their unique event in the Milwaukee area. Firestarter Films is an interactive showcase for local filmmakers. It is a wonderful short film festival. Films are screened and film makers chat with the audience. Everyone attending is encouraged to bring their films to show the night of the festival. Firestarter Films Festival occurs every other month. So tune in to Rex Sikes Movie Beat LIVE right here - AND then also Listen to other great ARCHIVED interviews and read blogs at the OFFICIAL Rex Sikes' Movie Beat site at www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with author & Roswell researcher Donald R. Schmitt

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 2 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Donald R. Schmitt is the former co-director of the J. Allen Hynek Center for UFO Studies, where he served as Director of Special Investigations for ten years.

Schmitt authored dozens of articles on UFOs, and is the co-author of two best-selling books, UFO CRASH AT ROSWELL, , and The Truth Abouit the UFO Crash at Roswell. He also authored ROSWELL, THE CHRONOLOGICAL PICTORIAL.

He has been interviewed frequently on TV, radio, and in print, including Oprah, Paul Harvey, CBS 48 Hours, Disney Channel, Sci-Fi Channel, BBC, Learning Channel, Today Show, NBC, ABC News, CBS Morning News, AP, UPI, CNN News, Sonja Live, Jim Bohannen, Morton Downey Jr., TIME, Wall Street Journal, Popular Science, OMNI Magazine, the Travel Channel, and the Learning Channel.

The basis of his research and consultation has been the theme of many documentaries including UFO Secret: The Roswell Crash, The Roswell Incident, Roswell, The Real Story, Roswell: Cover-ups and Close Encounters, and UFOs: 50 Years of Denial.
He wrote and narrated the audio CD UFO Crash at Roswell, an Audio Documentary, Caroline Records, 1997. He has also produced and co-starred with actor John de Lancie in the live theatrical radio drama Roswell, the Unheard Broadcast, Prosaic Pictures 2000.

By far his greatest achievement was the Golden Globe Best Picture nominated motion picture ROSWELL, which was based on the first book. Besides consulting on the movie, he made a cameo appearance. Presently, he is a contributing writer for UFO Magazine, and on the Board of Directors for the International UFO Research Museum.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Production Designer/Art Director Steve Ralph

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Steve Ralph is an experienced & prolific Production Designer & Art Director who has worked feature films, television, music videos, DVD’s, and web projects. Steve Ralph is a member of the Art Directors Guild & has designed over thirty feature length projects. BHe worked on The Wash, with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dog & for the film Half Past Dead that starred Steven Segal, Steve worked with producer Andrew Stevens & his companies Phoenician Films & Royal Oaks Entertainment. These action films, Submerged, Sonic Impact, Agent Red, Rangers, Surface to Air, Steel Sharks, airing on SHOWTIME, HBO, & other cable channels, featured performers such as Ice-T, Glenn Plummer, Billy Dee Williams, Gary Busey, James Russo, Dolph Lundgren, Roy Scheider, Michael Madsen, Paul Winfield, Nicole Eggert, & Treat Williams. Sonic Impact won the Silver Medal in the Action/Adventure category at Worldfest-Houston 2000. Steve designs sets for music videos & commercials. William Hung’s “She Bangs”, Slash's "Beggars & Hangers-On", “Blues Traveler’s “Run Around”, Oingo-Boingo’s “Weird Science”, & Janet Jackson’s “What Have You Done For Me Lately”. Steve worked the filming of the 2003 Grammy Nominee - Best Short Form Video “Knoc” by the hip-hop artist Knocturnal Season 3 of The Contender for ESPN, An Accidental Christmas & Crash Landing were filmed in California recently. Two seasons of the Dante’s Cove series were shot in Hawaii for the here! cable network. Steve Ralph and partners Peter Schawalder and Chris Hyde formed P.C. Sets providing construction services for art directors and production designers, building sets for artists such as Madonna, Prince, Stevie Nicks, Don Henley, Natalie Cole, Linda Ronstadt, the Cars, the Pointer Sisters, Pat Benatar, Hall & Oates, Billy Idol, Sergio Mendez, Rick Springfield, & others. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, & more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Line Producer Duane Journey

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Duane Journey is the Line Producer for the feature film No God No Master staring David Straithairn. A seasoned production manager & film maker, Duane has over 20 years in the entertainment industry. In jobs ranging from Line Producer, Unit Production Manager, Studio Executive, Key Grip, First AD, & more. He lives in Los Angeles & has worked for all the major studios & many of the minor production companies.

Duane has learned the production process from the ground up, since 1980 he has worked on over 65 feature length films & over 400 television shows such as “ALIAS”, LOST & FALICITY, “THE GOERGE CARLIN SHOW”, ”CAROLINE IN THE CITY”, “ON THE AIR” & “MAD ABOUT YOU”. Starting his career as a casting assistant, he decided to move on to the set working as a technician, Later becoming a union Gaffer and Key Grip working on shows like “ HOUSE PARTY”, “THE OUTSIDERS”, “MEN IN BLACK”.

In 1986 he became the in-house production manager for a major Los Angeles commercial production company, United Odyssey presiding over the production of over 80 commercial spots. Handling, all aspects of the company’s production & agency relations. He produced a ten part documentary series Hal Lindsey’s “TOUR OF THE HOLYLAND”, he took his crew for five months through the Middle East.

Duane has been the Senior Vice President of Production for an independent production company. There he was Supervising Producer for the production of several feature films, TV pilots and a record album Percy Sledge’s “Shining Thru The Rain”. A few of the projects under his supervision were THERE’S A GOD ON THE MIC, 2001 MANIACS, THE THIRD NAIL and THE SCREAMING COCKTAIL HOUR.

Mr. Journey has a passion for production & the history of film making which is evident when you talk with him. “Every day I get to work with talented film makers & crew, who could ask for anything more”.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Screenwriter Bonnie Garvin

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Bonnie Garvin lives and works in Los Angeles where she is part of the USC School of Cinema faculty and teaches screenwriting. Additionally, she teaches privately and does weekend screenwriting workshops around the country in addition to her own writing.

Originally from Detroit Bonnie began her writing career by accident. While working in the theatre as a publicist and attending Wayne State University evenings to attain a Masters Degree in Communications, she mistakenly ended up in an advanced playwriting class. She stayed in the class and wrote her first play, which became a finalist for the Eugene O’Neill Award.

Later she adapted her play into a screenplay, which was optioned as a feature film. She has written television films for the three major television networks, as well as for cable television and has also produced several of her own scripts. “The Killing Yard” for Showtime, starring Alan Alda, won her an “Edgar Award” nomination for “Best Television Feature/Miniseries.”

“The Killing Yard” also won the American Bar Association’s Silver Gavel Award for “Best Television Feature/Miniseries.

Bonnie writes projects for European television and film. Currently, she has several original film scripts under option, and has optioned a novel, which she plans to adapt to a film.

She also played a role in the Writers Guild strike last year as a member and spokesperson on the media team.

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with director Oliver Robins

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Director Oliver Robins began his career in the film industry at the age of ten, starring in Steven Spielberg’s Poltergeist. After acting in various film and television roles, he moved behind the camera. At the age of fifteen, he wrote, directed and produced The Crystal, which won first prize at the French Les Mesnil-le t-Roi Film Festival. Upon graduating from the University of Southern California Film School’s Production Program, he wrote, directed and produced close to fifty industrial, short and feature films. He also wrote the feature film Eating L.A., which premiered on television in 1999. Oliver then wrote and directed the feature romantic comedy Dumped, starring Seth Peterson (NBC’s Providence) and Dana Barron (National Lampoon’s Vacation), which was released internationally by Showcase Entertainment. Oliver also directed the feature comedy Wild Roomies, starring A.J. Buckley (The In Crowd, Extreme Days), Holly Fields (Wishmaster 2), and Stephen Furst (Animal House), which was released on television and DVD throughout the world by Monarch Home Video and American World Pictures. Additionally, the Hallmark Channel produced Oliver’s screenplay You’ve Got A Friend in 2007, starring John Schneider (The Dukes of Hazzard) and Dylan McLaughlin (Kicking & Screaming), which aired in 2008 and received the best ratings ever for a June movie premiere on the network. Most recently, Oliver directed the indie feature comedy Man Overboard, written by Ashley Scott Meyers and Nathan Ives (Dish Dogs, Reunion). Oliver is also attached to direct Treasure Entertainment’s Prom Date, with a story by Mark Brown (Barbershop 1 & 2), to star Jeremy Sumpter (Peter Pan), Dan Byrd (The Hills Have Eyes) and Eddie Griffin (Undercover Brother), which goes into production in 2009. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes ' Movie Beat Chats With Director Frankie Latina

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Filmmaker Magazing Heralds director Frankie Latina as one of the new faces of independent film. “Frankie Latina's Modus Operandi is a trip. A fuzzed out ode to B-gangster films, '60s political paranoia thrillers, '80s late-night Skinemax, and raunchy underground cinema (think a Quinn Martin production directed by John Waters from a script by Jean-Pierre Melville), the picture is the 30-year-old Milwaukee writer-director's debut, an act of will shot on Super 8 (with bits of video) over the course of four years. Listen in and learn how he did it. Film includes Danny Trejo currently starring in Robert Rodriguez upcoming film "Machete". Latina, who has worked as everything from a clerk at Blockbuster to, currently, a teacher of film production to twelfth graders in the Milwaukee public school system, would buy film whenever he had the cash, purchase and paint his own sets and props and assemble whatever crew he could round up on the weekends. Things got better as he assembled a team of producers, starting with a local woman, Janet Beasley, and later, a production company, Special Entertainment.Latina cites as a seminal influence Waters and his film Female Trouble. "When I saw Female Trouble in my friend's parents' living room, not only did I understand that I can make a movie, I understood that I would make a movie." Tune in as he discusses the film's reception at CINEVEGAS, how he got a buyer for the film, the production challenges and more. And Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Chats With Actor Kevin Sorbo

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:00:00 +0000

You know him as Hercules in the show that surpassed “Baywatch” as the most watched show in the world “Hercules, the Legendary Journeys” and as Captain Dylan Hunt in Gene Rodenberry’s “Andromeda” The series, based upon writings from the late “Star Trek” creator’s archives, debuted as the number one hour show in first run syndication and held that spot throughout it’s five year run from 2000-2005.? Electronics Media Magazine named Sorbo TV’s third most bankable star behind Oprah and Regis. Sorbo has guest starred on the hit shows “Just Shoot Me”, “According to Jim”, “Hope and Faith”, “Two and a Half Men, USA networks “Psych”, and had recurring appearances on “Dharma and Greg”, and on Fox’s “The OC” in 2006-2007. In 2005, he signed an unprecedented development deal with ABC/Touchstone Television that resulted in the creation of “Bobby Cannon”, a half-hour comedy pilot written by Barry Kemp of “Coach” and “Newhart” fame. In 1997, Sorbo made his feature film debut in “Kull, the Conqueror”, a prequel to “Conan, the Barbarian”. Other films include, “Walking Tall, the Payback”, “Walking Tall, Lone Justice, “The Last Chance Café”, “Something Beneath”, “Clipping Adam”, and most recently, “The Avenging Angel” which aired on Hallmark summer of 2007 and was the third highest rated movie in the history of Hallmark. “Meet the Spartans” just wrapped principal photography for a January ’08 release from New Regency and 20th Century Fox. Sorbo also finished shooting another western for Blockbuster called, “Prairie Fever”. Another ’08 release for Sci Fi cable network is “’Fire From Below”. “The House Next Door” is an independent film to be distributed by The Weinstein Company in ’08 as well. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Producer Mark Heidelberger

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Producer Mark Heidelberger has produced music videos, commercials, documentaries and feature films. Mark will discuss his recent film "Man Overboard", the process of preparing the movie’s script for shooting, how they assembled the money for the shoot & marketing, casting, pre, production & post, out of the box methods of marketing, the process of DIY (do-it-yourself) distribution and more! His Treasure Entertainment company has produced at least 10 feature films including "Harsh Times" starring Christian Bale, Freddie Rodriguesz, & Eva Longoria Parker directed by David Ayer writer of "Fast and the Furious", "Training Day", "S.W.A.T.", "U-571" among others. As an Executive Producer Mark produced an independent feature called Cycles, served as a producer on NBA basketball docu-drama Flintown Kids, and developed and helped package the indie thriller Don Mckay, starring Thomas Haden Church (Sideways), Elisabeth Shue (Leaving Las Vegas), and Melissa Leo (Frozen River). His next feature "High Midnight" directed by Mary Lambert, stars Billy Baldwin and Thomas Kretschmann. So Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat and listen live or listen to the archived shows. Visit the Official Rex Sikes Movie Beat website for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes ' Movie Beat Chats With Producer Writer Director Bryan Michael Stoller

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 5 Aug 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Bryan Michael Stoller, an award-winning filmmaker, featured on Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, Dateline NBC and in many newspapers and periodicals including The Los Angeles Times, Premiere Magazine and People Magazine is my upcoming guest for Wednesday August 5.

He has produced, written and directed over eighty productions that include, short comedy films, half hour television, music videos, commercials and feature films. Bryan and Michael Jackson were working together to co-direct a feature film at the time of Jackson’s recent death. In his 2001 mockumentary, “Hollywood goes to Las Vegas,” Bryan's dream of meeting actress Sandra Bullock finally came true. The program also included appearances by; Haley Joel Osment, Nicolas Cage, John Travolta, Chris Rock, Sylvestor Stallone and Academy Award winner, Russell Crowe. Bryan's work has appeared on the major U.S. networks including: NBC, ABC, HBO and DirecTV. His top rated episode of George Romero's "Tales from the Darkside" continues to run as a late night favorite in syndication. Stay tuned to Rex Sikes Movie Beat Official Website for other great archived interviews, cast and crew listings, events, festivals, premieres, and more at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Producer Susan Moses PT 6 (Final) Producing Movies Series

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 3 Aug 2009 21:30:00 +0000

Part 6 Finishing our discussions with Hollywood film maker Susan Moses -film financing, & producing movies, what about a completion bond, E & O insurance, lower or higher budget, what about the score and a whole lot more. Tune in to find out what it takes to make movies. Visit the official Rex Sikes's Movie Beat at www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Producer Susan Moses PT 5 Producing Movies Series

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:30:00 +0000

Part 5 Continuing our discussions with Hollywood film maker Susan Moses -film financing, finding investors, what do producers look for in a project & in a director, what are the responsibilities of a producer, how to get movies made, challenges, what it is like to shoot on location & a whole lot more. Tune in to find out what it takes to make movies. Visit the official Rex Sikes's Movie Beat at www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Producer Susan Moses PT 4 Producing Movies Series

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Part 4 Hollywood film maker Susan Moses discusses where to find FREE money, soft money, & investors, what do producers look for in a project and in a director, what are the responsibilities of a producer, how to get movies made, challenges, what it is like to shoot on location and a whole lot more. Tune in to find out what it takes to make movies. Visit the official Rex Sikes's Movie Beat at www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Producer/Writer/Director Ronald Kolman Pt 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:30:00 +0000

Part 3 Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Chats With "ER" Producer Ronald Kolman. Ron was the Chicago producer for numerous productions Warner Bros. Television; "ER," 20th Century Fox; "Chicago Hope," ROOKIE OF THE YEAR, RUDY, SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE and many others. As a writer, Ron has received acclaim for numerous projects, including a syndicated newspaper column, WOODY. Currently, WOODY is being developed as a coming of age, situation comedy, featuring Woodrow W. Spoon is an extremely talented chef who happens to be of wooden spoon decent. In 2007 Ronald Kolman served as an Executive Producer, on the film GOSPEL HILL, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Danny Glover, Angela Basset and Julia Stiles. As of this date, LATE TRAIN, Ron’s original screenplay, is in development as a feature film and staged production. Visit the official Rex Sikes's Movie Beat at www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Dave West about Mixing Sound in Movies Part 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:30:00 +0000

Part 2 Dave West is Digital Dream Sound Studios Mixer and recordist, sound re-recording mixer, sound supervising sound editor, sound fx editor on scores of movies and television including "The X-Files", "The Practice", "Rambo" "The Centurions" and many, many more. Visit Rex SIkes' Movie Beat official site at www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Susan Moses about Producing Movies Pt 3

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Part 3 Hollywood film maker Susan Moses discusses numerous film projects, what do producers look for in a project and in a director, what are the responsibilities of a producer, how to get movies made, challenges, what it is like to shoot on location and a whole lot more. Tune in to find out what it takes to make movies. Visit the official Rex Sikes's Movie Beat at www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Chats With Producer/Writer/Director Ronald Kolman Pt 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:30:00 +0000

Part 2 Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Chats With "ER" Producer Ronald Kolman. Ron was the Chicago producer for numerous productions Warner Bros. Television; "ER," 20th Century Fox; "Chicago Hope," ROOKIE OF THE YEAR, RUDY, SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE and many others. As a writer, Ron has received acclaim for numerous projects, including a syndicated newspaper column, WOODY. Currently, WOODY is being developed as a coming of age, situation comedy, featuring Woodrow W. Spoon is an extremely talented chef who happens to be of wooden spoon decent. In 2007 Ronald Kolman served as an Executive Producer, on the film GOSPEL HILL, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Danny Glover, Angela Basset and Julia Stiles. As of this date, LATE TRAIN, Ron’s original screenplay, is in development as a feature film and staged production. Visit the official Rex Sikes's Movie Beat at www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Dave West about Mixing Sound in Movies

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:30:00 +0000

Dave West is Digital Dream Sound Studios Mixer and recordist, sound re-recording mixer, sound supervising sound editor, sound fx editor on scores of movies and television including "The X-Files", "The Practice", "Rambo" "The Centurions" and many, many more. Visit Rex SIkes' Movie Beat official site at www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Clancy Troutman about Post Production Sound Part 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:30:00 +0000

Part 2 A whole lot more from Clancy Troutman!!! How would you like to have worked on 358 movies and TV shows and have that credit list still growing. This is someone with experience, who is a second generation sound designer and really knows his stuff. You are going to want to listen and learn from Clancy Troutman and Digital Dreams Studio. Clancy will remind you that "There are no good movies with bad sound". Visit the official Rex Sikes's Movie Beat at www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Clancy Troutman about Post Production Sound Pt 1

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:30:00 +0000

Part 1. How would you like to have worked on 358 movies and TV shows and have that list of credits still growing. This is someone with experience, who is a second generation sound designer and really knows his stuff. You are going to want to listen and learn from Clancy Troutman and Digital Dreams Studio. Clancy will remind you that "There are no good movies with bad sound". Visit the official Rex Sikes's Movie Beat at www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Chats With Producer/Writer/Director Ronald Kolman

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 9 Jun 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Chats With "ER" Producer Ronald Kolman. Ron was the Chicago producer for numerous productions Warner Bros. Television; "ER," 20th Century Fox; "Chicago Hope," ROOKIE OF THE YEAR, RUDY, SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE and many others. As a writer, Ron has received acclaim for numerous projects, including a syndicated newspaper column, WOODY. Currently, WOODY is being developed as a coming of age, situation comedy, featuring Woodrow W. Spoon is an extremely talented chef who happens to be of wooden spoon decent.

In 2007 Ronald Kolman served as an Executive Producer, on the film GOSPEL HILL, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Danny Glover, Angela Basset and Julia Stiles.

As of this date, LATE TRAIN, Ron’s original screenplay, is in development as a feature film and staged production. Visit the official Rex Sikes's Movie Beat at www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Chats With Hollywood agent Matt Gogal about career building Pt. 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:00:00 +0000

Part 2 Whether you are a successful working professional actor or just starting out you need to listen to Pt. 2. On Movie Beat you will get the secret advice you need to know to advance your career. Rex Sikes’ Movie Beat is excited to continue conversation with agent Matt Gogal about how you can work the system inside and outside of Hollywood to advance your career as an actor. Listen in as Rex and Matt discuss when and how to go about motivating & keeping your agent. The value of team work and what YOU can do. How to and how not to network. Should you work Background - yes or no? Union or non- union. Matt will share with you what you need to know. What if you decided you want to become an agent too - what can you do? Visit: MOVIE BEAT at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Chats With Hollywood agent Matt Gogal about career building

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 22 May 2009 21:00:00 +0000

Whether you are a successful working professional actor or just starting out you need to listen to this interview. On Movie Beat you will get the secret advice you need to know from someone on the inside.

Rex Sikes’ Movie Beat is excited to converse with agent Matt Gogal about how you can work the system inside and outside of Hollywood to advance your career as an actor.

Listen in as Rex and Mattl discuss when and how to go about getting an agent, understanding what agents look for, what kind of credits will stand out, and the all important headshot.
Matt will share with you secrets about cultivating the agent/client relationship. You need to know how to read your agent, keep your agent and motivate your agent. Find out here.

Other topics we'll share with you are what you can do if you don’t live in Hollywood and what resources are available to you. Whether or not you should do “background” work, and what about getting your SAG card or working non-union. Plus, a whole lot more! Visit: MOVIE BEAT at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Chats With Casting Director Michael Sonntag of Studio C Artists Part 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 15 May 2009 20:00:00 +0000

In Part 2 Rex SIkes & Casting Director Michael Sonntag continue their discussion on acting & casting. Additionally, in Part 2 they discuss how directors & producers benefit from working with a casting director. This discussion is important for actors and film makers to understand & work with the casting process. Plus Michael lists online resources you can utilize to work your career! This is the interview you want to be sure to hear. For more info visit Movie Beat at http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Chats With Casting Director Michael Sonntag of Studio C Artists

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 13 May 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Rex is delighted to have Casting Director Michael Sonntag from Studio C Artists as his guest. Michael and Rex Sikes will discuss the status of the industry now - things are changing, and times are tough for actors, - what can actors/filmmakers do about it? Insight into the casting process -- what is the biggest mistake that Michael sees actors make? What is new and different about auditions and getting the job? Plus much more - this is the interview you want to be sure to hear. Visit the official Rex Sikes's Movie Beat at www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Actor Michael Papajohn

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Tue, 12 May 2009 17:00:00 +0000

You watched him battle SpiderMan, you know him as Guard Papajohn from “The Longest Yard” - next you will see him in “Terminator Salvation”, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen”
and the HBO series True Blood. Rex Sikes’ Movie Beat discusses acting, film making and Michael’s career which includes over 55 professional credits. Stay tuned to MOVIE BEAT and check out the blogs at http://rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Producer Andrew Stevens

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 9 Apr 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Andrew Stevens, President/CEO of Andrew Stevens Entertainment and Stevens Entertainment Group, has produced and/or financed over one hundred and seventy films through his various production and distribution companies. Unique in the motion picture industry, Stevens has functioned in almost every capacity in the entertainment business, from creative development of motion picture stories and screenplays, to foreign sales, distribution, post-production, deliveries and collections. He is an accomplished screen writer, director, as well as prolific producer, and was a successful actor for more than 20 years. Visit Movie Beat http://www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with FIRESTARTER FILMS

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Mon, 6 Apr 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Firestarter Films Festival directors Shawn Monaghan & Phil Koch discuss with Rex Sikes their unique event in the Milwaukee area. Firestarter Films is an interactive showcase for local filmmakers. It is a wonderful short film festival. Films are screened and film makers chat with the audience. Everyone attending is encouraged to bring their films to show the night of the festival. Firestarter Films Festival occurs every other month - So tune in to Rex Sikes Movie Beat LIVE right here - AND then also Listen to other great ARCHIVED interviews and read blogs at the OFFICIAL Rex Sikes' Movie Beat site at www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat Chats with Actor Arye Gross

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:00:00 +0000

Films include the upcoming Grey Gardens for HBO Films, Harvest (Ibid Films), Minority Report, Big Eden, Gone in 60 Seconds, A Midnight Clear, Mother Night, The Opposite Sex, For the Boys, Coupe De Ville, Tequila Sunrise, The Couch Trip, The Experts, and Soul Man. Notable TV Guest appearances include “Law & Order” (SVU & C.I.) “Friends,” “ER,” “The West Wing,” “CSI” (Vegas & NY), “Grey’s Anatomy” and “The X Files,” among others. A series regular (Adam) on the ABC sitcom “Ellen” and CBS’s “Citizen Baines,” Mr. Gross has had recurring roles on “The Riches”, “Judging Amy,” “The Practice” and “Six Feet Under”. Visit the official Rex Sikes's Movie Beat at www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Producer & Acting Mentor Bob Fraser

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:00:00 +0000

This show is a must listen for all actors everywhere!!! You have to hear what Bob says about how to succeed as an actor! Bob Fraser has done it all. He was the writer/director/show-runner & played Benson’s nemesis, Senator Leonard Tyler for 6 seasons on the hit series "Benson". Then again in a show he created for NBC – Marblehead Manor – where he co-starred with Michael Richards (before Seinfeld). Bob has been the writer and producer on many series including, Benson, Full House, The Love Boat, Harry & The Hendersons, Condo, The Dictator, Hard Knocks, Phyl & Mikhy, Columbo and others. His acting career courses - You Must Act! - Nail It! - Action! - The Agent Code - and Headshot Secrets Revealed can be found on the Web and have been utilized by 1000’s of actors - in 60 countries all over the world. visit MOVIE BEAT http://wwwrexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Susan Moses about Producing Movies Pt 2

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0000

Pt 2 Hollywood film maker Susan Moses discusses numerous film projects, what are the responsibilities of a producer, how to get movies made, challenges, what it is like to shoot on location and a whole lot more. Tune in to find out what it takes to make movies. Visit the official Rex Sikes's Movie Beat at www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Susan Moses about Producing Movies PT 1

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:30:00 +0000

Hollywood film maker Susan Moses discusses numerous film projects, what are the responsibilities of a producer, how to get movies made, challenges, what it is like to shoot on location and a whole lot more. Tune in to find out what it takes to make movies. Visit the official Rex Sikes's Movie Beat at www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Screenwriter Darren Foster

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 6 Mar 2009 19:30:00 +0000

Rex and Darren discuss How to get started? Is film school a good idea? How to get a screenplay in the hands of a producer? Can someone steal my story or idea? How do you deal with writer’s block? Do I need an agent and how do I get one? And much more... Visit the official Rex Sikes's Movie Beat at www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Director Rustam Branaman about feature 'Project Solitude'

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 4 Mar 2009 19:00:00 +0000

Actor, Producer, Writer and Director Rustam Branaman discusses his recent winter production 'Project Solitude' shot on location in Wisconsin starring Eric Roberts. Visit the official Rex Sikes's Movie Beat at www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Director Danny Wilson about feature "Nephilim"

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Rex discusses movie making with Director Danny Wilson. "Nephilim" is the melding of movies and comic books. Writer and movie director Danny Wilson plans three movies; the first scene of the first movie will start where the last of 12 comic books ends. Visit the official Rex Sikes's Movie Beat at www.rexsikes.com

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Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with Producer Susan Moses on "SAVE WISCONSIN FILM INCENTIVES"

rex@amazingrex.com (Rex Sikes) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:30:00 +0000

Hollywood Producer Susan Moses discusses film projects for Wisconsin and the urgent need to SAVE Wisconsin Film Incentives. Visit the official Rex Sikes's Movie Beat at www.rexsikes.com

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