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I discovered Bree on IMDB. Like the kinda work she is doing.

So I thought I would give her some much needed PR/plugging

She has been on Parenthood & NCIS and in the up coming flick Cold Cabin.

 

Tommaso Boddi / PR Photos (Image Paid For)

You can find out more http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3100449/ and http://www.briemattson.com/

 

Tommaso Boddi / PR Photos (Image Paid For)

I don't always offen update Parx-e, really should do it more but you know. Life has it's way of taken over.

But I'll always have time to give a plug, a shout out to. one of the coolest most talented ladies I know Michelle Page

 

You see she just filmed the movie Smash then filmed a short film and apparently 3 more movies on the way.

She is so incredibly talented and a real sweetheart.  Watch out for Rogue River which will no doubt be huge.

If u haven't seen Sensored do so. She a real star in the making. Forget all those realty tv fakes.

Victoria Hamilton - Little Red Book (self released)

A good pop singer is well to me hard to fine, why because a real singer doesn't need gimmicks to sell themselves, their voice and their songs do it for them. Case in point Victoria Hamilton with her debut release Little Red Book. I had interviewed her a few years back and got reacquainted again and the release is nothing short of powerful. A 17 girl with a voice that is really powerful. The songs are pop tunes that are just edgy, there are hints of r&b in the music and it's highlight her vocal range. The song that is my pick is I Was Wrong, a really big ballad anthem that screams radio play.  Innocent has got that whole early 90's pop rock sound with a dance beat. Hurry Up, Kiss Me, Forgiven  are guitar based ballad that really show off her powerful voice.  So Far So Far is a pop/r&b track of the laidback style and works well.  10,000 Things is another pick for me that should be on radio. It's a ballad and her voice is solid here. There are 7 tracks and one remix. This is a fine debut release by an artist is going to be going places with that amazing voice of hers.  Recommend.


Brilliant Fanzine - This Old Star EP (Popboomerang Records)

Brilliant Fanzine are back with their latest release This Old Star a digital only ep with a limited edition 100 pressings of the cd for purchase. The ep is a good slab of solid quality britpop. It's my pick off the release. You get two new songs, one old classic and a instrumental track. Brilliant Fanzine are back and they are sounding fantastic. My pick is This Old Star. It's just a great catchy 60's brit pop tune.  If you are after something new to listen to, Give this a try your in for something special.

Amaya Laucirica - Climb Up This High/This World Can Make You Happy (Departed Sounds)

Amaya Laucirica has released these two songs Climb Up This High/This World Can Make You Happy as a double A side single and they are both pretty something special. her music to me is folk alt rock.  While most people play acoustic guitar and do that it's refreshing to hear an electric guitar being played as the main point of the two tracks. The songs are both really well written and performed. Amaya vocals sit perfectly with the two tracks. Oh yes the songs are well produced.  She has a way of writing tunes that draw you in with each listen. May it be her voice or the way the songs are crafted and written. I get hints of PJ Harvey and Kate Tucker in tracks. It's a little bold, edgy and even a little sweet. This is a fine release by an Australian artist doing something a little different and we the listen are rewarded with something special.

 I want to see this film Losing Grace directed by Michael Valverde

The poster interested me into the film. It also apparently goes under the name Crushed on dvd in america.

Koan hold the world wide rights to the film and some how mainline releasing are involved as well.

 Sunny Interview by Chris

 

Ok if you know or don't know I run an independent music company and one day this girl called Sunny found my business page and I really liked what I heard and thought pr was a must. So read on

 Interview by Chris 1/6/10

1. Are you happy how things are going for you so far with the music?
ABSOLUTELY! After getting my music myspace up and releasing some demos it's been really cool to see everything start to build-up (definitely not an overnight success). I've been lucky enough to see a constant growth in fan base while figuring out my sound! These people that believe in me now are the ones that have chosen to come with me on this journey and I couldn't have better company! The music speaks for itself and even thought it may get tough, nothing's better than pursuing something that I absolutely LOVE doing... making music!

2.How is the ep different to the last recording?
Well for one I wasn't recording in my closet with my laptop using Garage Band, ha ha!  After emailing concepts back and forth with different people, I decided I wanted to take this E.P. in a poppy direction vs. the more ambient folk I was writing. I loved the feel of one instrumental concept in particular sent to me by a good friend of mine Nick Marfing (Parade the Day/ latenighthabit.com)! Shortly after, I flew out to Richmond, Virginia to record with him for a month! The songs all have this trending vibe of uplifting positivity and a young feel that's meant to remind you of growing up and opening your heart for the first time.  Anyways,  I really couldn't be happier with the way they turned out! The full four song E.P will be released late June for free :) (Including "Meant to Be" and "Best Disaster" that are up on my myspace already)!

3. what inspires you when writing music?
I know this may sound cliché but I've found inspiration from literally everything and everyone. I've written songs inspired by everything  from personal experiences and relationships to seeing someone smile at a stranger or wondering what someone is thinking! I think if you look around there are so many wonderful things that it's impossible to not be overwhelmed and inspired. Of course writing music has also been something that I've always used to release my negative energy. When I'm having a bad day or am sad or angry I write a song and automatically feel better. It blows my mind that no matter what you're feeling, someone else has felt that way at some point in time  and that no matter what you write SOMEONE can relate. I think it's  really hard to not find comfort or inspiration in that.

4. how was the recording process like for the ep?
The recording process was such a fun experience! Nick owns an in-home studio in his loft that overlooks downtown and I completely fell in love with it and the rest of Richmond. I'm such a city girl so waking up in the middle of it everyday in this fantasy loft left me feeling not only really inspired but ready to work my ass off. Nick made the process flow extremely well with being able to give as well as accept critique and not shy away from telling me if something sounded funky. Our days went a little something along the lines of this: Wake up, eat, write, write, record, record, eat, record, sleep. wake up and do it all over again. Of course there were the occasional parties and meeting a lot of really great people, but overall we were both incredibly determined and excited to get things done! I've heard so many people have terrible experiences recording but I was lucky enough to have a blast and be able to put my heart into these songs with no difficulties!

5. What do you think of major record labels and the new 360 deals?
I think major labels are a blessing and a curse. Yes, they can be extremely beneficial but goodness can they be suffocating. For a label to have a percentage of your merch, guarantees, PR work, record sales and whatever else is a bit much in my opinion..I don't know, it's a controversial topic that I rather not even think about. Record Labels are good. Money sucking is not. Music is good. Making music for the sole purpose of making money is not.

6. What has been your favourite place to sing so far?
Well since I haven't toured with my new music yet, I'm gonna give you a blast from the past. I was in a band called The Torpedos with three guys in high school and we played a show at this place called Fat Daddys in Lewisville, Texas. It was a pretty hoppin' place but I didn't think anyone was gonna show up cause it was just us and some other small local. It was the best feeling getting on that stage and seeing almost my entire High School there supporting us on a Friday night. It sounds cheesy but it was then and there that I realized there will always be people that believe in me and support me!

7. Are you happy how people have responded to your music?
So far everyone has been really supportive and shown a positive response to it which I couldn't be happier for! I'm so thankful for everyone who's sent me messages and comments letting me know my music has affected them or just flat out makes them smile! Lets just hope all this love keeps on comin' *fingers crossed*! I know eventually I'll run into people that hate my music and criticize the crap out of me but I've already learned to phase that out. If YOU love what you're doing to hell with those who think negatively about it!

8. who have you enjoyed working with the most?
OoO this is a tough one! I've really loved everyone I've worked with so far whether it be recording, writing or just jamming with, but I'm about to do some collaboration work with someone that I've been wanting to for a while now.... Can we post pone this question?!

9. How has the media responded to the album and your music?
We'll see how they respond to the E.P when it's released! But like I said, so far everything has been positive and uplifting even though only my demos are up! I'd like it to stay that way for as long as it can!

10. any plans to play down here in Melbourne?
Gosh, I wish! I'd give anything to tour in Australia! Find me a booking agent out there and lets make it happen you beautiful people!! Unfortunately, for now I think I'm sticking to the states for a bit with a possible acoustic tour towards the end of the year. Guess y'all will just have to keep checking in with me to see where/ when those dates are

11. What advice can you give to people who wanna make a career in music?
*Don't ever stop believing in yourself no matter how hard it gets or how many people think you can't.
*Always believe in improvement and bettering your skills.
*Familiarize yourself in the business aspects of things so you don't get sucked in or screwed.
*Be aware of your surroundings
*Enjoy every second of you doing what you love!!

Young Werther - Knights Of The Department Store (Popboomerang Records/MGM)

I first heard Young Werther 3 years ago one Sunday evening at the edinburgh castle who was playing gig with Lydia Phillips who I know and have booked shows with. I was really impressed with how he performed and songs just really jelled together. 3 years later he has released his debut album Knights Of The Department Store and he shows why on this album that why he is one of the best male singer songwriters on the Melbourne music scene at the moment. The album is light years ahead of anything else I've heard from a male singer songwriter at the moment. It starts off with Around The World, a really Don McGlashan /Mutton Birds type song with lovely backing vocals by Georgia Fields. For starters the album is a lot different to the EP it's more raw and edgier and a bit more fast paced and lively. In ways he reminds me a lot of Don McGlashan and how they can both write just incredible powerful passionate songs that really do draw you in. Songs like A Week In Hell how it's structured and sung really proves that immediateness. I Don't Wanna Go To The Circus is a dark moody ballady anthem that shows off his songwriting skills. No One In Their Right Mind is why I dug his music in the first place, really catchy upbeat melodic solid tune. Break The News is a simple dark ballad that let's Young Werther show of how he can write tunes, write interesting lyrics and let the listener be drawn into his word. Songs like A Man Dressed In Lightning is one of those songs that lingers after you listen, it's the longest song on the album and captures his way with instruments and the use of them and how the band works together. The Great Outdoors is a great track, a song I could see community radio playing as with Around The World. This is a great album, I liked a lot, he is a fine singer songwriter and talent like his will not be unoticed because good songwriting stands the test of time.  

Mark Wagner - Sun's Gonna Rise (Otis Alan Records)

A good song writer doesn't need gimmicks or tricks to sell his music, his music will just really will speak for itself. Mark Wagner is one of those songwriters, just a guy with good songs and a great voice.  His latest album Sun's Gonna Rise just shows that.These songs are just good laid back chilled pop rock tunes and they are all seriously winners. From the upbeat opening track There's A Mountain with it's hints of The Wallflowers to the moving track With You capture the diversity and vocals skills of Mark alongside his incredible talent as a songwriter.  Walk Along Beside You is a song that deserves radio play, such a good catchy easy going track that screams radio play.  Part proper R&B,soul and a bit rock pop makes it a song that will get you singing along.  Sweet Summertime is a good soul/R&B track that laid back and cruisy.  Good use of a female singer on the track. Songs like  Love You Today, A New, Something To Believe In shows off that Mark can write and sing both upbeat tracks and also ballads into the mix. Let It Move You is funky upbeat groovying number that makes you wanna get up and dance.  It finishes off with the winning number There Is hope another great ballad track. Mark gotta great voice and good tunes to back him up. His talent as a songwriter is incredible,  he can write tunes that stand the test of time.  Mark a talent surely to go places and if you haven't picked this up yet, do so.  A good album that can be played at any time.

New interview/podcast with the boys from Celadore for you to listen. quality isn't great but the answers are good, we talk about, the ep,the clip,popboomerang records and touring plus more.

 http://www.parx-e.com/celadore.mp3

 ask me if wanna use it for somewhere else. don't steal it.

Chris

Mark Gardner Great Divide Tour

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Mark Gardner

 

 Very talented singer songwriter who going places, loves music and has a lot of cool kick ass tunes in his catalog. His latest release The Great Divide is a good pop rock ep full good solid catchy tunes worth listening to. You can check him out here.

http://www.markgardnermusic.com/

 Victor Stranges

 Victor Stranges is a great power pop singer songwriter, he writes catchy power pop tunes. His latest release Hello Me To You is a great album When The Morning comes is my favorite track off the album. If you love Elvis Costello your love Victor. Check him out here. http://www.victorstranges.com/

Kate Akhurst Interview By Chris

 

Kate Akhurst is my all time favorite Australian singer songwriter. I fell in love with her tunes the first time I heard them. I think her debut album Little Red Riding Hood is a classic modern day pop album and the best I've heard in the last few years. It's a third interview with her and will always give her publicity. So read on. 

Interview by Chris 19/5/10

http://www.myspace.com/kateakhurst

1. What have you been up lately music wise with your solo career?

I have been writing new songs, I am taking my time on my next album... letting it grow for a while. But I am also doing a project with Vince Pizzinga (my partner in our writing/production team FICTION), we are going to release an EP together this year, we are still to come up with a name for our band though!!

2. How different songwriting for others compared to writing for yourself?

Very different. You have to not be selfish, and really connect with who you are writing for. But once you scratch the surface, you realise everyone has the same experiences in one way or another, the small details can be different, but the feelings are exactly the same...
When I write songs for myself, I can indulge lyrically, I don't have to explain myself, and it is much easier. But writing for others is a great challenge, and you need to think of fresh ways to say things that everyone can relate to in a more immediate way.

3. What has been the highlight of that so far?

So many things, it is really the whole journey for me. It is a slow process, but every little step gets you that much closer, and means more and more. From watching a song play in a 20th Century Fox film, to hearing them on TV being performed by other artists, even when Vince and I wrote a song for a nation wide commercial in the USA, we thought to ourselves- "wow, 300 million people are watching this ad and listening to me sing!!" that was a funny feeling!

4. Are their any new stuff in the pipeline for your solo career?

I really want to put out a new album, probably next year though, I need to find more time!! There are so many different sounds I want to explore, so right now I am really just in the experimental stages...

5. How do you think celebrity blogger websites like Perez help artists get their music heard?

Celebrity blogger websites help, but then again, any publicity helps!! I think it is about trying to reach as many people as possible... and sites like Perez Hilton's have a huge advantage of being able to connect directly with millions of people.

6. Do you have any plans to tour back home in Australia?

Maybe next year! I would love to, it's one of those things I always talk about... so it is definitely something that I want to put into action!

7. Are you happy how people have responded to your music?

Always! People have been so kind and supportive of me, I am so grateful.

8. How has the internet helped your career?

It has helped in every way. It brings everyone together, any time of day, any place, anyone can hear my music. I have fans from all around the world, from places I have never even been before, and that would never have happened if it wasn't for myspace!!

9. What are you listening to these days?

A friend gave me Bon Iver's album the other day, and that is very beautiful. I also have been listening to La Roux, LCD Sound System, Outasight, The Dead Weather- "Treat Me Like Your Mother" is such a clever music video, I love it.

10. When writing for others do you have to follow certain guidelines for writing songs?

Sometimes, it varies with every artist. It is most often the case with lyrics when writing for younger artists or older artists. The lyrics have to be believable, and something that the artist can relate to and has experienced... sometimes it can sound "too mature" and other times it can come across as "too young". So you really have to connect with the artist and write from their point of view, not yours.

11. Any thing you don't like about the music industry?

Yes of course! Any industry has it's ugly side. One of the biggest problems at the moment is that it is very difficult to protect your music from piracy. Every artist is suffering from this, from the indie artists to the major chart topping artists. Record shops are shutting down, studios are closing, record companies are going bust, every where I turn it seems like the industry is falling apart. But it won't, it's just going through a major transition and it's a nervous time for most people in the industry.


12. What advice can you give to people who wanna make a career in music?

You will have good days and bad days, but hang in there because it is so worth it. Develop a thick skin, believe in what you do and try not to let people opinions affect you too much. Enjoy creating your art, it is one of the greatest pleasures in life! I also think it is so important to get the right 'team' around you. I could not have done what I have done without my writing partner and producer Vince Pizzinga, my manager Sandy Roberton and his team at Worlds End, as well as my publishers Warner Chappell. They are people who I trust and who try so hard every day. When I see how hard they work, it makes me want to try even harder for them! But most of all, create the music you want to hear, not what you think people want to hear from you.

With so much good talented in music and acting, here is my hit list of people to watch out for and well there making a name for themselves.

 Michelle Page

This incredibly talented female actor is one of the most wonderful, kind caring friend with so much talented. She got some new work and people that are gonna ensure she a talent to go always see. She is seriously the real deal as actors go. none of this Hollywood BS.  I think she amazing with so much talent to go far. Just a genuine amazing friend supportive of me as much as I am of her.

Gillian Emmett

 This very beautiful talented aussie actor, is going places. With a role alongside Malcolm McDowell. With two films in the pipeline with good solid roles. She gonna take over the aussie acting world very soon. I can see her being the next big thing. Watch this space. If you haven't heard of her yet, you will. Pop on over to http://www.gillianemmett.com to see why she is so good.

 Celadore

Incredible Melbourne Power Pop/Rock band with the talent to go so far and believe me they will. They have signed to my good mate Scott Thurling Popboomerang Records. Distance Is A Gun is an incredible EP worth having in your collection.

 Coby Grant

Incredible aussie singer songwriter based in Melbourne who got three amazing EP's out all worth having in your collection. She now booked by the biggest booking agent in Australia and one of her songs is used by bottle water brand somewhere in Europe. This girl has got the talent to be huge and she will.

Sarah McMonagle

 

Incredibly talented aussie country singer songwriter with so many good songs, really great voice and good honest lyrics. totally dig what she does.

 Kate Akhurst

One of my fav aussie singer songwriters, She put out one  of the best modern mainstream pop albums out in the last few years.  As well as writing her own amazing music, she been based in LA doing her own music and also writing for others which will surely make a name for herself. She a real sweetheart and lovely girl to boot. She got the talent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emily Sandifer Interview By Chris

I found Emily on IMDB, she was a fresh face, I viewed her website and like what I saw and what she is doing. What she is doing to get herself out their and known by the industry. She even making her own film called Finding Sky. So read on and see what this talented actor is doing.

Interview by Chris 13/5/10

More information on Emily: http://www.emilysandifer.com

1. What has been your favourite role to date?

My favourite role wasn’t even for an actual film, to tell you the truth. It was for a showcase scene I did for my acting class. I worked a scene from “Fight Club” for two months as Marla Singer. I loved Marla. She was one of the most fun characters I’ve ever developed; mostly because being her brought a lot out in my own personality that I’ve suppressed my entire life. She’s so much different than I am, but she’s so much of what I wish I could be. Developing a new Marla aside from the Marla in the movie was also a challenge, and it was just a great experience.

2. What do you do to prepare for a role?

My acting coach Carey Scott trained with Stella Adler for over 10 years, so he teaches us to work from the “inside-out;” very method. Preparing for a role is a very long process that goes on for weeks and even months, but basically I start with a journal that I fill with everything that remotely relates to my character. How I’m like and unlike that character, what her life history is, what she eats, what music she likes, everything. Once I get a grasp of what makes that character who she is, then I start working with wardrobe – figuring out what feels right. And to make a long story short, just reading the script over and over again – making new discoveries each time and building, building, and building. Never judging the character, but embracing her negative and positive traits. Each character has a life outside that play, so you can never know too much about them. Just like yourself in real life; you make discoveries everyday about who you are, and it changes the way you behave and live your life. It’s the same with a character.

3. Any techniques to remember lines? The more you know about your character, the easier it is to memorize. But good old fashion repetition never hurts, either. And if you’re really listening to the other character(s) in the scene, you won’t easily get lost in your lines.

4. Why did you want to make your own feature film?

I was tired of the ridiculous casting notices I saw out there on the casting websites. Roles for women are really lacking; and I honestly didn’t want to start my career as a “hot chick,” “bikini babe,” or a “pole-dancing prostitute.” I wanted to write my own roles. My mother is an author, so writing is in my veins. And I’m a professional photographer, so the art of filmmaking has always interested me. I didn’t want to wait for the right role to possibly come along. I’m very impatient and I wanted strong material to show to agents, casting directors, etc, to jump-start my career. So, I decided to write my own short film “Finding Sky”; which later turned into a feature length. I’m extremely proud of it and excited for it to be submitted to film festivals this fall.

 

5. What is the film about?

The film as mentioned is called “Finding Sky” and is filmed in Los Angeles and Southeast Idaho where I grew up. It’s about a struggling actress in L.A. who returns home to her family ranch for a much needed vacation. She becomes close with the ranch-hand her father has hired - a budding friendship that keeps her there at the ranch for longer than expected. Meanwhile, something unexpected in her career happens and she’s forced to decide between her two worlds.

6. What will it be shot in?

My cinematographer Sergio Z. Bernal is using the Panasonic HVX200 for the film, so it’s digital format. A few scenes have been shot on my Canon 5D Mark II as well.

7. How has the internet helped with your career?

The majority of casting these days is via internet, unless you’re a mega moviestar. So, you can submit for roles through online breakdown services like L.A. Casting, Actors Access, and Now Casting. Not only that, but having a website is extremely beneficial as long as it’s professional. It’s so much easier to have someone click on a link to your reel or additional photos – and things like this can help you get an audition or book a job.

8. Do you think it's a useful tool?

I really do. I mean, if it wasn’t for IMDB featuring me as a Fresh Face of the Week, you wouldn’t be interviewing me right now, would you? The internet has made it easier to do self-promotion, and as long as it’s done right, you can really get yourself out there  - especially on a budget. The internet has also increased the competition, though, because of the easy access. So, it’s a catch 22. You have to work harder than ever to prove you aren’t just another flash-in-the-pan wannabe who thinks they can post a couple of photos on their Facebook and become a moviestar. It doesn’t work like that. This is a business, and you’ve got to treat it as such. Do your research, be professional, work on your craft, and never give up.

9. What don't you like about Hollywood?

You know, I don’t want to say much against Hollywood because frankly, I haven’t deserved the clout to say anything against it. I work on my acting every single day, and I hope that in the long run, that’ll pay off. Sometimes I get discouraged because I get bunched in with the rest of the girl-next-door, Caucasian, brunette types out there that have overrun Hollywood. My “type” has some tough competition; I’m a dime a dozen in Los Angeles. But, everyone is unique in their own right, you’ve just got to be lucky enough to have someone give you a chance to prove it – and be trained enough to make it count when that luck does come around. I’ve been told I need to lose weight, I’ve had trouble getting an agent because I’m not ethnic enough, I’m not tall-enough, I’m not sexy enough, I’m too sexy, I’m not pretty enough, I’m too pretty, I’m too young, I’m too old, whatever – you get so many differing opinions and in the long run, you have to put them aside, be confident in who you are, and just keep trying.

10. How did you get into photography?

Photography was my plan B because I knew acting was going to be long journey. I was a theatre major in college until my advisor told me I needed to quit my job to be in the productions. I was living on my own; I couldn’t quit my job. That’s when I knew I needed a back-up plan. I loved photography, I was good at it, so I turned it into a business. So, now I’m self-employed and can concentrate on my acting without being pinned down to a 9-5 job. Photography keeps my creativity flowing, I meet amazing people, and I use my photography experience in my acting and filmmaking, too. The two really co-exist beautifully.

11. Who have you enjoyed working with the most?

I’ve been lucky enough to work with so many amazing people in my career thus far. My partner, Sergio Z. Bernal, is my favorite just because we’ve worked together so much. He wrote me a great role in his short “El Alacran” that he directed, but from there, we’ve been producing other films together, and now he’s my cinematographer for “Finding Sky.” I expect great things to come from the two of us. We’re a great team and I owe him everything. Working on Rockstar Games’ “L.A. Noire” this year was really life-changing, too. I met so many amazing recognizable working actors on that project; it was so inspiring.

12. What is on your stereo at the moment?

The Temper Trap, Mute Math, Phoenix, the soundtrack to “Book of Eli.”

13. What movies you have seen lately you have really enjoyed?

At the theatres: Book of Eli, Alice in Wonderland, and Iron Man II.
At home: The Proposal, Boys Don’t Cry, The TV Set, Changeling, Inglorious Bastards, The Blind Side

14. What are your favorite movies?

I have so many – but The Fountain is my top favorite – that film is underrated in so many ways. The Matrix, Requiem for a Dream, The Horse Whisperer, Book of Eli, to name a few.

15. What is next for you?

Finishing “Finding Sky” and submitting it to festivals this Fall as well as looking for distribution for it. Acting in a short film directed by Patrick Richmond, an incredibly awesome Irish director. Working on getting some TV co-star credits hopefully this year. Generally working on moving onward and upward. These things take time and I’m just loving the journey. For a country kid from Idaho, just being in L.A. and living the journey is a success for me.

16. Who would you most like to work with?

Robert Redford. His work on the “Horse Whisperer” actually inspired me to write “Finding Sky” in a round-about way. I would love to meet him, but it would be a dream come true to work with him, especially in a Western.

More information on Emily: http://www.emilysandifer.com
“Finding Sky”: http://www.facebook.com/findingsky
Her photography: http://www.sandiferphotography.com
Her production company: http://www.wix.com/ESProductions/esp

So you know, I'm good mates with Michelle Page and will review anything she is in. So if the review is a little bias that why. I do it to give some pr and stuff.

Sensored DVD Review (Hannover House)

Sensored is one of those movies that from the word get go. well your in a movie experience that will either leave you feeling disturbed/sick or being blown away. For me I'm in the middle. I think the movie is brilliant thanks to Robert Picardo stellar performance as Wade Nixon a children book author who has a dark side, like to kill and hurt people. Ryan Todd has done a stellar job directing the film. Michelle Page is totally believable as Tara, you really don't want her to end up the way she does. she gives a really brave performance and shows why she is an amazing actor. The film is really quite creepy and disturbing. David Fine is awesome as Agent Jeffries. It's a film that gives a whole new meaning to the horror/thriller genre. It's a film that offers a lot to the viewer. It isn't just about what the character Wade Nixon does to people. It has a sense of intelligent and also how to really get in side your skin.  Normally I'm not creeped out by horror movies as you know, I've just gotten use to them but the way that the main character of Wade hurts his victims well it really creeped me out and made a little uncomfortable for a bit, made me need to something else for a while.  The use of the RED camera is quite remarkable, they made the film look amazing, you couldn't tell that this was a indie film and I think with the right crew like this film has, it will work to bring out a steller effort. This is not your average horror movie, this is a film that offers good acting, well written dialog, characters with substance and a film that will make you go wonder about your next door neighbour.

 Best Part Of My Day filmmaker interview with director Benjamin Dewhurst

 

Best Part Of My Day is a great little short film best described as “experimental, mostly-silent, short romantic comedy”. It looks like an awesome short film worthy of exposure. The director kindly answer my questions. Now I've finally put it up. Read on a go check out the film when it comes near you. 

bestpartofmyday.info website

Inteview by Chris 10/5/10

1. How did the film come about?

1. + 2.)  The film's inspiration is part chance encounter, part experimental storytelling.  I had the chance encounter that Al had, and though it didn't have the same outcome as Al, I always thought 'what if'.  The experimental storytelling idea came from the pre-visualization of the film - literally standing in the courtyard and saying 'this could be done in one shot... and SHOULD be!'  Sort of an epiphany moment.  It's the marriage of a classic tale and an entirely unique storytelling method.

3. How long did it take to film the movie?

3.)  15 hours day 1, 12 hours day 2, 5 hours on a light reshoot.

4. How was the process of choosing the actors for the film like?

4.)  I knew Adam through mutual contacts in SETV (somethingelsetv.com), and knew Destiny from a previous film.  Always loved their work, always.  Alex was a new contact through Adam, and I auditioned him using previous work.  He blew me away.  Wanita was in another film I was a fan of, and I was lucky enough to nab her 3 days prior to the filming.

5. Was it hard to edit the film to make the story flow?

5.)  Editing wasn't hard in a cut-to-time sense, but was a challenge in a creative sense.  There were so many effective takes to go through, and an enormous sheer number of cuts to make.

6. How has the feedback from the film been at festival like?

6.)  The feedback was outstanding at Heartland.  I love the people in Indy, they were awesome, as were my friends and family.  It was an epic experience.  I look forward to the Cleveland International Film Festival, and any other fests we make, with the same zeal.  I plan to attend all as a sort of treat for completing the film.  It's exhilarating to hear the audience laugh, gasp, etc in person.  It makes what we do art.

7.  Were you happy the way the film turned out?

7.)  I'm ecstatic with how it turned out.  It's easily the best film I've created.  People just get it, and in experimental film there's always a huge risk they won't.  We had a mission, and we accomplished that mission.

8. What have been the responses so far to the film been like?

8.)  Great responses.  Everyone's into it.

9. What did you learn from making of this film that you can use for future features?
9.)  Well, my film is a short, and it confirmed that I want to do features eventually.  Not yet, though.  Shorts are just so rewarding, so little commitment for so much gain, and they're so accepted now with the advent of internet video and the popularity of sites like Hulu and Youtube.

10.  Has the internet played a good part in promoting the film?

10.)  We get insane views on bestpartofmyday.info, and I do believe it's enticing fests to feature our film.  At least I hope so anyway.  It's extremely difficult to programme for a film fest, so I hope it gives our film that extra edge.  Eventually the film will live on bestpartofmyday.info.

11.  Is their anything you wouldn't do next time that you did this time in regards to making of the film?

11.)  I wouldn't try to produce something on so large a scale so quickly.  I'd bring in another producing staff entirely.  I was partially naive in what I thought the scope would be.  The film's scope grew by about $5k in one hour at one point.  And obviously I'm going to need more funding for my next film.

12. What next for yourself?

12.)  I'm working on another short experimental for this year, and I plan to make a run for an Academy Award in the Short Film > Experimental category.  Quite serious about that.

13. What advice can you give to some one wanting to make a independent film?

13.)  My advice is make as much as possible.  Just make.  If you don't have a crew, do stop motion or motion graphics or something.  And learn.  Learn as much as possible.  Just do what you are passionate about.

I'm slowly going through the pack of cd's sent to me. sorry guys gig stuff and life have taken it's time on me.

But here is the review of the Celadore EP

Celadore - Distance Is A Gun (Popboomerang Records/MGM)

I'm a product of the 90's and I miss loud melodic guitars. Then along came Celadore with their amazing single Make Sure in the mailbox and they completely knocked me off my seat with bloody how good their music is. The new EP Distance Is A Gun features that song and 4 other amazing melodic rock tunes that are a breath of fresh air and will rock your socks off. Distance Is A Gun is a good slab of melodic rock that edgy, well played and has radio play all over it. Eliza is my pick off the EP,  It's the song I reckon that could make it for them. It well structured, song reminds me of Motor Ace & Gyroscope. It's the big ballad anthem track that grabs you in and won't let you go until the song over. You Say I Say Too Much is just a good rock track and which is well sung and well played. It finishes off with Control which is part ballad anthem part progressive rock and something quite unique. When I first heard Celadore back in December I couldn't believe my luck in hearing a really amazing band from Melbourne with actually solid tunes that were really different in the Melbourne music scene. Not only that but they have been doing it quietly their way and it's paying off for them. Celadore are doing something fresh, something really exciting and have released an EP that will cement their place as one of Australia's hottest new bands.