Yesterday on CLIMBING THE HOLLYWOOD LADDER.
Last week a voice from the past got in touch with me. got a facebook message from an old friend from 1993. when i first started acting.
He had saw my Geico vampire and wanted me to read for the lead vampire in there rock and roll movie. Any whoo instead of doing a skype with the Director in San Diego I drove down there yesterday. 3 1/2 hr's each way. to meet with them Dir and his family the producers of the film.
We all had a nice day and I think they loved me for the role of the Head Vampire rock star. lol Dressed for the role in plush Robes, hair slicked back, beard trimmed, fangs with knee high leather boots and black leather pants. I did an improve scene with him and they loved it. sooooo hopefully I will be shooting a Strong, Manly, Serous vampire role next month for a few weeks. So ma'by turning down the 2 films as the lead overlord of the universe for the geico Dracula role "could not do both, scheduling conflict"
was a wise business decision. We shall see how it all pans out.
Still in the game and a Climbing this HOLLYWOOD ladder. One rung at a time.
Ma'be its the summer of Drac. for me
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Friday, June 14, 2013
Well it was a most interesting day today Climbing the Hollywood Ladder.
Where o where do I start?
ok my good Friend Mark has been trying to get his film Produced for over 12 years. Ya all think it happens quick? it does not.
he has been ripped off for over $120,000,00 and just signed Andy Garcia to one of the lead roles today an hr ago. His Distribution deal mandated a certain level actor to guarantee the whole thing and well its done. congrats Mark.... I have a small role in it. We will be shooting in Canada this year.
Second someone i met back in 1993 lol Dallas. Facebook messaged me today. he is Producing a Vampire Rock star film. and wanted me to meet with the Director.
after most of the day trying to get a skype thing going. im going to drive down to San Diego on Monday the 24th to talk with the Dir and the other producers.
They are Associated with the company that produced the Twilight Films.
It is a great co Starring role. of The Original vampire who is a Rock Star.
rite up my Alley.. so tired of playing Vampires that are not Powerful. This One is. and a film...
My old friend Troy has been Funding Big films. we have been talking and well he is going to hook me up with a film that i can not talk about but it is huge its actually 5 films. first one is at 150 million. to be shot in Hawai. its kind of like Lord of the rings. and very cool if i can snag the role I want of the King. im off and running in Hollywood. Going to be quite a feat. will have to beat allot of the biggest and best in town to get it. but hay The Producer that brought the money to the table is on my side lol. he also has. 6 other Features that he just got financed so we are going to do some big things together. its not who you know but who knows you and who likes you in our biz. Talent will get you no where without connections that are calling the shots. So off we Go. It may be the elevator to the top. will see how it all pans out.
CLIMBING.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Hay happy Thursday.
I was scheduled to have a meeting with Matt Chassin the Manager today at 2:00 PM. at 1:30 he calls and had to reschedule. He is a Film Producer as well and something came up. We will be getting together on Monday or Tuesday. When in Hollywood things can change on a moments notice.
Went to pick up some things I acquired at an auction. nothing exciting just a couple of Overstuffed chair's and plants. A Producer Facebook messaged me today out of the blue. Is doing a Vampire film wants me to read for it. We met in 1993. By the name of Dallas. I remember the guy. but guess he had saw the Geico Dracula and thought i would be good for the Film. its with some musicians in San Diego.
Some people say that commercials do not really help a film career I think any exposure is good exposure. Especially with the kinds of characters I tend to play.
That's cool i think someone reaching out from 20 years ago lol .
I will let ya know how it all pans out.
No word on the Die Hard battery commercial we shot has not dropped yet.
Same with the Toyota Tacoma commercial. so ill just be patient.
Your boy Frankie Ray
Always just a Climbing the Hollywooooood Ladder. :)
I was scheduled to have a meeting with Matt Chassin the Manager today at 2:00 PM. at 1:30 he calls and had to reschedule. He is a Film Producer as well and something came up. We will be getting together on Monday or Tuesday. When in Hollywood things can change on a moments notice.
Went to pick up some things I acquired at an auction. nothing exciting just a couple of Overstuffed chair's and plants. A Producer Facebook messaged me today out of the blue. Is doing a Vampire film wants me to read for it. We met in 1993. By the name of Dallas. I remember the guy. but guess he had saw the Geico Dracula and thought i would be good for the Film. its with some musicians in San Diego.
Some people say that commercials do not really help a film career I think any exposure is good exposure. Especially with the kinds of characters I tend to play.
That's cool i think someone reaching out from 20 years ago lol .
I will let ya know how it all pans out.
No word on the Die Hard battery commercial we shot has not dropped yet.
Same with the Toyota Tacoma commercial. so ill just be patient.
Your boy Frankie Ray
Always just a Climbing the Hollywooooood Ladder. :)
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
With Matt Chassin
Soooo Happy Tuesday all.
After talking with a some trusted friends Dr. Ronald Vigo a 18 year friend and the most accomplished person i have ever known. and Dave Vesco a fellow actor.
among others and having done some soul searching i have come to the conclusion that the best way for me to create a brand and break out of the pack is in the horror area. I have come to the understanding and own the fact that i am really good at these VERY EXTREME Characters. It is funny what we see in our minds eye about ourselves and where we want to go and where the truth or the greatest probability lies .
I am meeting with the talent manager I spoke of Matt Chassin this thursday.
Will let ya know how it goes. He is also a publicist /marketing guy so its a 2 for 1 type thing. His area of specialty is the horror area. he produces horror films as well. Matt has done a great job with Bill Oberst in the last 3 years making him a cult favorite in the horror area.
Its time for me to move up the ladder I don't know if Matt is a great Mgr or not The standard rule is "managers are only as good as the relationships they have and the people they know. The people I have spoke with and that recommended him to me. Think it is a good move for me To embrace the horror area. And that Matt is a great guy. We have spoke at length over the phone and we seem to look at the Biz the same way. I feel it will be a great match
However I am concerned with doing to many B movies and the impact it can have on a reputation. The A list and studio's really do not like it when you have done allot of B movies. I understand the feeling of "to many B movies and the public will not accept you as an A list actor" over saturation and all.
On the flip side of that. The industry has changed allot in the last 15 years. Film actors crossing over into TV and commercials and the A list is not beating down my door, im not getting any younger. I seam to book allot of "Creature" type characters so i feel it is a good move. What do you think?
Looking For ways to " climb the ladder" and reach my goal's
Fr.
After talking with a some trusted friends Dr. Ronald Vigo a 18 year friend and the most accomplished person i have ever known. and Dave Vesco a fellow actor.
among others and having done some soul searching i have come to the conclusion that the best way for me to create a brand and break out of the pack is in the horror area. I have come to the understanding and own the fact that i am really good at these VERY EXTREME Characters. It is funny what we see in our minds eye about ourselves and where we want to go and where the truth or the greatest probability lies .
I am meeting with the talent manager I spoke of Matt Chassin this thursday.
Will let ya know how it goes. He is also a publicist /marketing guy so its a 2 for 1 type thing. His area of specialty is the horror area. he produces horror films as well. Matt has done a great job with Bill Oberst in the last 3 years making him a cult favorite in the horror area.
Its time for me to move up the ladder I don't know if Matt is a great Mgr or not The standard rule is "managers are only as good as the relationships they have and the people they know. The people I have spoke with and that recommended him to me. Think it is a good move for me To embrace the horror area. And that Matt is a great guy. We have spoke at length over the phone and we seem to look at the Biz the same way. I feel it will be a great match
However I am concerned with doing to many B movies and the impact it can have on a reputation. The A list and studio's really do not like it when you have done allot of B movies. I understand the feeling of "to many B movies and the public will not accept you as an A list actor" over saturation and all.
On the flip side of that. The industry has changed allot in the last 15 years. Film actors crossing over into TV and commercials and the A list is not beating down my door, im not getting any younger. I seam to book allot of "Creature" type characters so i feel it is a good move. What do you think?
Looking For ways to " climb the ladder" and reach my goal's
Fr.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Summer 2013 the Summer of Creatures For Frankie Ray. Climbing the Hollywood Ladder
Hay Boys and Girls.
Happy June.
To get you caught up.
well as you know i have the Geico Dracula running well it has been well Received.- But Enough with the Formalities "lets Get Started" lol
Im A Still Climbing the Hollywood Ladder.
Oh Snap is that why its so hard? there is No Laddder. ????
Ok im just gonna Claw my way up the Mountain. ill get there. :)
Auditioned,booked and shot a DieHard Battery commercial Zombies its for the Internet only but was a great shoot Here is a pic form the shoot.
Then a week later Auditioned for the same Director For a Toyota Tacoma commercial. Booked, Whoo Hooo. another Creature character. Under a Strong NDA Non Disclosure Agreement so i cant talk about it or post pics until it airs. but it was interesting. At the same time that Toyota Wanted me. I was up for another Car Commercial As a dancer. Being a Pro Ballroom and Latin Dance Instructor for over 20 years and i don't get booked as a dancer i would have liked to do that they both wanted to book be but i took the Toyota. having just Worked with the Director The week before and it was another creature it made Biz sense to me. shoot went well a very cool character can't wait to show it to you and tell ya about the whole thing.
Then did a short film For a student as a homeless guy. went ok. but the Dir a young lady. called me last month and said she was An intern for Bill Duke the Famous Dir and he is doing a pilot for a tv show Called WHO DAT. would i play a homeless guy AHHHHH did not want to but a great chance to work with one of the top TV directors out there. Of Course Donating my time but Leigh Our doggie in the Zombie pic above was used so building her Resume. that's 3 projects for her now.
we had fun. as you can see shot it on Hollywood walk of fame. leigh the pink dog was also used in the Homeless man short film.
my dear friend and fellow Actor Dave Vesco recommended me to a Manager. Matt Chassin for us to work together. He is a Publicists as well talked extensively with him last week. we are meeting this week to finish the details. I think it will be a good move for me. He Informed me while we were talking that i beat his #1 guy out For the Toyota Commercial Bill Oberst. who is blowing up the Horror film world. so i think it will be a good home for me with Matt Chassin.
Worked on another Film "proof Of concept" with my Friend Greg Jackson. Proof of concept is you shoot a short piece of the film to show investors what it will look like and hopefully secure the funding for the Full Feature. He had me cast as the cool bad guy. It is called "The Quite Hit" but got in trouble when one of the other cast could not show up Stuck in N.Y. and asked me on short notice if i would play another Character called Rat Sheller. Rat is a Freak here is what it turned out to be LOL.
Buffalo Bill anyone
The Things i do to get ahead...
so that is what has been going on. commercials have gotten a little slow this month. but still have the rest of the year. will let you know when the Die hard and Toyota come out. hope your well and ya know me im still a climbing. hopefully more to come. Thanks for Tuning in. Frankie your Hollywood bad guy
Happy June.
To get you caught up.
well as you know i have the Geico Dracula running well it has been well Received.- But Enough with the Formalities "lets Get Started" lol
Oh Snap is that why its so hard? there is No Laddder. ????
Ok im just gonna Claw my way up the Mountain. ill get there. :)
Auditioned,booked and shot a DieHard Battery commercial Zombies its for the Internet only but was a great shoot Here is a pic form the shoot.
Then did a short film For a student as a homeless guy. went ok. but the Dir a young lady. called me last month and said she was An intern for Bill Duke the Famous Dir and he is doing a pilot for a tv show Called WHO DAT. would i play a homeless guy AHHHHH did not want to but a great chance to work with one of the top TV directors out there. Of Course Donating my time but Leigh Our doggie in the Zombie pic above was used so building her Resume. that's 3 projects for her now.
my dear friend and fellow Actor Dave Vesco recommended me to a Manager. Matt Chassin for us to work together. He is a Publicists as well talked extensively with him last week. we are meeting this week to finish the details. I think it will be a good move for me. He Informed me while we were talking that i beat his #1 guy out For the Toyota Commercial Bill Oberst. who is blowing up the Horror film world. so i think it will be a good home for me with Matt Chassin.
Worked on another Film "proof Of concept" with my Friend Greg Jackson. Proof of concept is you shoot a short piece of the film to show investors what it will look like and hopefully secure the funding for the Full Feature. He had me cast as the cool bad guy. It is called "The Quite Hit" but got in trouble when one of the other cast could not show up Stuck in N.Y. and asked me on short notice if i would play another Character called Rat Sheller. Rat is a Freak here is what it turned out to be LOL.
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