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.

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.

New Girl -- the Best Ugliest Cry

OMG i had to share this. i seriously laughed out loud for a long time in the middle of the night while watching this. i freaking love zooey deschanel. and justin long in this is so exceptional:

Watch the episode (and in better quality) here.

"it's like he's a slow-motion sneeze"...

"stop crying! you are literally the ugliest crier i have ever seen!"

..."you cry smile"

Silent Lullaby

And so it goes on a Saturday night. I was going to go see Snow White and the Huntsman. I'm still going to see it. But, instead of seeing a movie, I made one.

We started about 10:40pm until final editing and uploading at 3:45am. How's that for a super saturday?

Ke$ha's "Take it Off" MV

So i'm a little late on the uptake but a friend just introduced me to this video and i love it because:

1) mostly because of Ke$ha's eyes at the beginning when they turn all freaky-like:
"..when the dark of the night comes around
that's the time that the animal
comes alive, lookin for something wild..."

2) its based on the known tune: "there's a place in france where the naked ladies dance. there's a whole in the wall where the boys can watch it all."

3) halfway through the video is colored powder party like the festival of colors

Talk about a "Strange" General Conference

Today, I noticed a similar...... resemblance. I had no idea that Elder Baxter was an observer.

Alright alright, nobody get your panties in a twist. Elder David Baxter (of the Quorum of the Seventy) was diagnosed with brain cancer, and that's why he looks like an observer. All due respect goes to him and his family during this time. It's just... i can't deny the truth, whether its PC or not.

Oh and also, hello David Archuleta in the MTC Choir 

click here for more info on speakers and schedules for the 182nd annual LDS General Conference;

and here & here for more info about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (aka Mormon; LDS)

TBBT: Elevator Explained!

i love starting to watch shows when they've already got like 5 seasons out. that way i don't have to wait a week or for stupid hiatus to end. I've been catchin up on the big bang theory.

"Okay baby-doll pink, let's see if you can cover up the fact that i got my dad's feet." ... the episode i just finished watching:  THE BIG BANG THEORY S3E22
finally! this is the episode that explains why the elevator is broken!

omg i love this show. the writing and acting is so funny. Jim Parsons is exceptionally impressive and Kaley Cuoco is soo great. Sometimes--rarely--she misreads a line or isn't owning her craft, but for this show it's fine. she's always entertaining and on occasion, she has the BEST READINGS more than any other comedic actress. like this one from S2E11 (try to ignore the sound delay and subtitles):

"That's what you took from that?!! The guy is married!" 

I am loving that reading. Just awesome. The explosion of shock, the slight voice crack on "That's," the wide-eyed stare, the head tilt and gesture forward. So great.

The Buzz of Funny Celebs

My mind:

• Watches Revenge and loved the song at the end of an episode --> turns into:
• Finds the song on youtube; got it --> turns into:
• "What was that one song on 30 rock... KIDNEY NOW" --> turns into:
• 30 Rock Bloopers -->
• Tina Fey interview -->
• Zac Efron & Michelle Pfeiffer interview -->
• Sandra Bullok interview -->
• 2 hours later -->
• realizes its been 3 hours of this, in the middle of the night -->
• comes to senses? -->
• hopefully sleeps, but most likely, you know better.

1. love tina fey

2. love katherine heigl

3. sandra bullock; need i say more.

4. love love love zac efron; he's like the robert redford or brad pitt of this generation; i think i'll work with him sometime

many more.. but yeah. don't mind that i spent hours doin this and i have a 9am ACTING class (ironically). whateva kiyum

Fringe -- Short Monologue

Fringe [Season 4 Episode 13]
http://www.sockshare.com/file/E8A0A275723344F0#
Anna Torv as Olivia Dunham

Olivia starts to remember her old life, before the observers took away the memory of Peter ever existing. She remembers her love with Peter and wants him to treat her like she is his Olivia, not some "other-timeline Olivia."
32:12 - 32:52; 33:44 - 34:00

"Look, in case you were wondering it's hard for me too.
You know, I keep expecting to see that look in your eye
and it isn't there.
Or it is, and you're pulling back.

[You say you're confused]. I'm confused, too.
I feel incredibly close to you.
I feel like I know you better than anyone else in the world,
and then when you look at me it's like none of that is true.

I want you to behave naturally.
I want you to treat me like you know me better than anyone in the world too,
because you do."

[you don't understand how this is happening]
"I don't understand it either, but whatever this is, whatever the cause, i told you i'm not scared.
I like the feeling.

Sir Ian McKellen, On Acting

Oh yeah. THIS is acting... such deep insight.

Jodie Foster Rocks This Shit

Sorry for the "t" in there april (since ur the only one reading this), but there's no other way to say it that shows what i'm trying to convey. I tried "shiz" but it didn't work.

It seems that the best things always come when you're not looking for them.

This one came when I just decided to watch Silence of the Lambs for the first time with my friend. Such a good choice. This movie was definitely a good example of a strong female character. Such presence and power. And yet, layered with a very potent vulnerability. Take a look.

I am so going to try this monologue out. It is a lil intimidating though.. i mean it's Jodie Foster. Can you get any better? Won't stop me though. Will try it out. You may be saying, "this isn't a monologue." well, all you have to do is take out the dialogue of the other character (and if it sounds good) then you've just made it into a monologue.

Student Commercial Shoot

I had the opportunity to participate in a commercial shoot today. One of the benefits of being part of the advertising program.

I changed into that shirt, was shot at 3 different angles, was directed, was made to look good, etc. etc. Wow was that fun. I loved every minute. There were several takes from each angle and position.

They could have been more specific with what they wanted, but they were sorta just going with the flow of it so whatever. :-)

From start to finish it was probably a couple hours, and this footage is only for a 5-second time slot in the commercial. That's production for ya.

The commercial is for a campaign for Stride Gum.

In this scene, my co-worker and I are ditching work for a minute to play mop hockey outside. I say "Nuckle Puck!" and hit an empty water bottle, then cheer, then get caught by the boss. Basically the campaign shows all of the fun mischief stuff happening... "why does the mayhem have to stop?"

It was all volunteer, but it was soooo great... this feeling of being on camera, being directed, being used and getting real on-camera acting experience.

Also, fun fact. The guy in the top left is part of the Tessa Barton band, whom i think will be big. They are in my previous post Networking: Industry ppl I've Met so far. I had no idea, but he's in the BYU advertising program just like myself. His name is Chaz. Cool stuff.

Networking: Industry ppl I've Met so far

Network with as many people as you can. it's all about who you know to get your foot in the door. even if it's just a fan picture, or a fellow artist, that's also starting out. Network, make friends. Just do it. Don't be embarrassed to want a picture with them [whoever it is]. Get it, and expound your field of potential openings. You may be able to help each other out.

While in Utah i've attended Sundance Film Festival twice. The first time in 2011, i met Michael Copon; and Jade Jackson from Sundance Short Film Selection  "Close."

 This was at the LDS Film Festival 2011. This is Daryn Tufts (director, actor). Cool guy. He directed Alyssa Milano (Charmed; Who's the Boss) and Christopher Gorham (Other Side of Heaven; Covert Affairs) in "My Girlfriend's Boyfriend."

Stephen Jones is BYU celebrity. I think he will soon be a nationally recognized comedian. He's got the talent and charisma. Check'm out: New Spice: BYU Study Like a Scholar.

 Of course, Susan Grace Cohen, my acting coach [New York Strasberg Institute; students: James Gandolfini (Sopranos), Linda Hamilton (Terminator 1 & 2) Karen Allen (Raiders of the Lost Ark), James Spader (Sex, Lies and Videotape, Boston Legal, Race), Melora Walters (Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Big Love), Steven Buscemi (Fargo, Sopranos), Justin Chambers (Grey’s Anatomy), Heather Juergensen (Kissing Jessica Stein) andSarah Burns, (I Love You, Man).]

The Tessa Barton Band (wants to be known as Fang Fang? idk) Youtube channel.   ... live at the Valour in salt lake. I'm in the process of writing an NY Times article for them for their May 12th album release.

They've got a moving story. Their sister, Sophie Rose Barton, died June 2010 and Tessa took up solo singing. From left to right in the photo: Chaz (guitarist, brother, 22), Tony Farley (drummer, friend), Me :-), Tessa (lead), Luke (all instruments, brother, 15).

LDS Film Festival 2012:

I got to meet the stars of Saints and Soldiers: Airborne Creed, which comes out this summer 2012. I got a poster, and they all signed it. It was really fun to meet them and how they're very down to Earth. I also friended the main two on my right in the picture and they accepted me as their friend: Corbin Allred [FB] and David Knibley [FB].

Sundance Film Festival 2012: 

To the left is the star in "Beasts of the Southern Wild." Quvenzhané Wallis. She's so cute, and has such star quality attitude. She had so much tude when she was standing up there with the director, DP, etc. 

But she was actually a lil shy when i talked to her cuz all i did was compliment her on her shoes and her shirt but she shied away.  It was funny cuz by the time i left she loved me. she came up to me again and gave me her personal card inside her Sundance badge thing and signed it. She was so cute. I think she'll eventually be an oscar winner. Really, it was such a good movie, and she was INCREDIBLE in it.

Attend Film Festivals; Familiarize Yourself