Thursday, April 19, 2012

The Slog (Day 81)

So it's been a quiet week, I've been working on one short film, which might actually be pretty good- since joining the union (so far) it's been difficult- the only auditions I've had have been through Model Club, and even those are somewhat sparse.  I've been told that I can go on a NY audition site and actually have MC submit me, for free- so I'll start doing that ASAP!  I'm also getting ready to crew up on a project filming in Martha's Vineyard the next couple of weekends, so stay tuned for updates on that...
I've attached a link to the names and descriptions that you see at the end on the movie (the credits), no one really knows what a 'grip' or 'gaffe'r or 'best boy' does or what a 'DP' is (although you should! ;)
A pocket guide to on-the-set crew names/roles


Here it is, our moment of Zen (at the 14:57 mark):
 chimp hits finger with rock...

Check this out, SO worth it!!!

Friday, April 6, 2012

Of Unions and Men...(Day 68)

 So year #2 into my acting career having been in; 17 films(8 as a lead), 3 theater/live productions, 3 television, and 5+ industrial/commercial shoots (not to mention another couple in the can and a few on the way), taking stock, I've actually had a pretty charmed year.  Not that I'm bragging, I'm really just grateful for the opportunities that have come my way, not to say there haven't been moments of sheer and bitter disappointment and doubt...  And now, since SAG and AFTRA both voted to merge, as of this April, I'll be officially SAGAFTRA (insert witty anagram here)!
Next step, push to get that final material from past projects, and make my pro reel!  The goal is to have it completed by the end of May- then, beat the streets in NYC... and by next June, day 824 (starting from 3/1/2011 if your counting) I should have landed on my feet* running and be featured on Law and Order: SVU sometime in the fall of 2013 (*show, date, and what body part I land on, T.B.D.)
Now, if only I knew how to pay the rent until that happens...

Here it is our moment of Zen:
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/41a08d1106/charlize-s-aspca-spokesperson-audition-tape?rel=player

About Me

Matt began his acting career at age 3, when startled awake by the family cat climbing into bed with him. He ran down the hallway yelling, "There's a Dragon in my bed!" When later teased about this incident by his older sister, he claimed that he was never frightened, merely that he was 'acting'...