Category Archives: Almost Famous

Here’s what we were up to last weekend

I think I mentioned that we participated once again in The Grand Cinema’s 72 Hour Film Festival? Well, we did! And our movie kicks ass! It was even Honorably Mentioned at the big screening. I stole this bit from Erik’s … Continue reading

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Seattle International Film Festival Opening Night

Last night was my big film debut! SB, Erik and Mary and I had an excellent time at the fancy opening night gala for Battle in Seattle. Earlier this week I got an email from a very nice guy who … Continue reading

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OH MY GOD!

Remember this post about NPR? Specifically this: “Secondly, should you be a local NPR listener, you may be familiar with the uber-cheesy “Food For Thought” with Dick Stein and Nancy Leson. Each week, these two banter wittily about restaurants or … Continue reading

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I am a movie star!

You may recall about a year ago when I was an extra in the soon to be released, full of big stars, Battle in Seattle?  Well, the trailer is out now and I am in it! In the trailer! That’s … Continue reading

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You’re not going to believe this.

    Well, actually, you will, I’m sure. As was documented previously, we made a movie last weekend for the 72hr Film Festival. It was fun!     Thursday night was the big screening of all 30 films. There were some REALLY … Continue reading

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Fun make’em ups

Well, we did it. Against all odds. Our sweet location didn’t work out, so as of 1pm on Saturday, we had a script that required a bell tower of all things, and no bell tower. A friend saved the day and … Continue reading

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We’ll be busy this weekend.

SB and I were asked by Erik to join in the festivities this weekend. We are so excited! Last night, at 10pm, we met at The Grand to officially check in and get our parameters. We now have 72 hours, until Sunday … Continue reading

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It’s usually not this exciting.

So, a Big Time Movie came to Seattle this weekend and I got to be an extra again. Dude. It was so fun! There were REAL movie stars there. We don’t get too many of those around these parts.  The movie is about … Continue reading

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My “acting” career continues.

I’ve spent the last two days on another extras gig. This time it was a commercial for a company that makes arirplanes in Seattle*.  Being an extra is really fun if you’re not an actor. Ac-tors have to feel like this … Continue reading

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Reality?

I think I’ve mentioned before that SB owns an extras casting agency. I’m no actress, but as I’ve been sort of, how do you say, unemployed lately, I’ve asked him to send me on a few jobs. Extras are actually … Continue reading

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