Monday, August 4, 2014

Miss Beldon. My first legit short film.



This was my first legit short film, Miss Beldon, for the 48 hour film festival. Loved every minute, particularly the stunts. Though I am my biggest critic.

I wanted to show how kickass my character Special Agent Buchanan was, and my inexperience caused nervousness. It's all mental. Anytime you are in front of the camera, and in life, trust yourself that you've done the work and are prepared. Trust your mind and your skill.. Otherwise you will not enjoy your work, and you may feel inadequate. Let's not have that shit cloud focus.
















I got to work with this amazing cast and crew. Yelena, great clear kind direction. Evan screenplay and my partner in justice. Tyler, hilarious talent with donut. Kabrina, kind and talented. Bryan, soooooo fun to work with you on stunts and watch you perform your work! Erynn, brother of Evan... Bethany, editing is so cool! ;) The Badger-Breathing Dragons unite!



Monday, July 28, 2014

Remember when.. Muse Music

Back in January when we sang songs at Muse Music Cafe in Provo, UT. First real performance of mine singing anyhow! Boardwalk written by Ashley Clingo (on the left!)



Thursday, March 27, 2014

Let's Get it Done

Who I am is who I am and I'm excited for who I am to be who I am and everyone else seeing that who I am is who I am. Excited? OHhhhh yeah... i know.. it's cool we got this. you and me, baby. Let's show'em what's up around town, maybe ride a bike or two... maybe a tandem one. That's how much we got this.


Friday, March 7, 2014

Build Your Repertoire

Hey there. Been a while. So much goin on in life.

I'm taking gymnastics, contemporary dance, ballet, and hip hop. I'm also taking a guitar class. And i've been doing artwork and spending time with my sister and friends. So much stuff goin on. Here's a peak:











FYI, there has been a lull as of late in my activity. I've missed classes and such. It's because i've taken them for granted and gotten lazy.At the beginning of the year, everything was new and exciting. It has become routine and i've slowed my passion. I've let an opportunity pass me by.. to be an extra in a student film with my friend Gunnar as one of the leads. Do not let yourself think you are doing ENOUGH to get your dreams. Do more, while staying sane of course ;)

YOU MUST CHANGE FROM WITHIN

You need to reinvigorate your love for your passion all the time. Do things that inspire your passion. For me, it's watching Glee hehe.


So yeah... no class or coach or opportunity can do anything for you unless you apply yourself and take responsibility to make yourself a better dancer, musician, actor.  FOCUS. And LOVE WHAT YOU DO so much that you do it always everywhere.

Sunday, January 5, 2014

Like Minds - Gunnar

When you meet wise hard-working people that have similar goals as you, you need to see what a rare thing it is. These are the thinkers. These are the doers. Just like you. As a team, you can collaborate on a project and create something worthwhile that springs both of you forward in life.


Journal ¶ 
A lot of exciting things have been happening. I met Michael St. Clair, a very talented music producer. I've begun to record my songs. I'm also writing more. It's been exciting, for someone who never thought of herself as a singer/songwriter ever. I've always loved music and art tho, the way it moves you. I also had the pleasure of meeting Gunnar Thorderson. He is going places. Together, he, Michael, and my friend Aaron, started some awesome stuff. A lot is in store with this talented group. Photo shoots, scene work, acting projects, extra work, duets, and a strong youtube miniseries. Something is coming. Something big. And i'm glad you get to witness the process.


Gunnar told me a lot about the biz. He was so willing to dispense his knowledge about the industry.

  • Headshots
    • neutral colors, gaussian blur, eyes in focus; 3 different tshirts
    • 1. neutral face - no emotion
    • 2. serious looking
    • 3. sexy fierce
    • 4. girl next door, innocent
    • 5. the lawyer, business
  • Hit up agencies until you get one
    • "I'm a new talent seeking representation"
    • do not, hellllll no, do not pay for representation
    • representation should get paid when you do - a percentage
    • you can switch agents later as you get bigger & more in depth
  • Demo reel - easy, recorded scenes, nice camera, good lighting, grab a friend
  • Student films
  • Learn industry, know the business
  • Proscouts class $70/day of acting
  • Boutique agency - famous agent that takes you under their wing
    • usually they have a class you can take so you can learn and show them your skill
  • Get typecast - where you get cast as a certain type of character
  • You can model before you act - build your name
    • I assume this means being a musician before, too
  • Utah actora and extras
  • Get on set
    • find out when/where choreographer, PA, etc is on set
    • talk to them, ask questions, soak up as much knowledge as possible
    • they see your drive, they like you, they connect you