June 2016 - LOTS OF BUZZ...

  • Heidi books & narrates ALL the voices for an amazing feature film script, written by (dir/writer) Jason Lehel.  I can’t say anything more about the project, but I can say it is a fantastic script, with fascinating characters!  This was a GREAT workout!!  Huge Congrats, Jason!

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  • During the month of June, the We Make Movies community has their own film festival, which takes place in conjunction with the L.A. Theatre Fringe Festival, called The We Make Movies Film Fest!                   
  • HEIDI IS OUT & ABOUT TOWN, IN SUPPORT OF THE WMM FILM FEST:                                                                                                            Heidi supports fab friends Kelly Mullis, Brian Gaskill, Art Chongchitnant & Chad Kukahiko, Chris Valenti, David Beatty, Zack Van Eyck, & Canadian WMMer Matthew MacFadzean’s short films at the 3rd week of the WMM Film Fest:                                                              
  • Of the films shown, Heidi worked as Production Gal (asst. Art Dir. & Prod’n asst.) on (wr/dir/DP/actress) Kelly Mullis’ short film “Madison”.  Great story, acting & visuals in this kick ass film!  Huge Congrats, Kelly!!      
  • Also, the short film that Heidi did Script Supervising on from last Oct., the hilarious “Table Read” by (wr/dir/actor) Chris Valenti, showed in the film fest – The writing & characters in this short film were so funny, that the audience had to catch their breaths at times, from laughing so hard! Now, that’s a reaction from the audience you want! Great premise & super Fun! Congrats, Chris!                                                  
  • The remaining films/shows were:                                                          “Get Spy” – Created & written by David Beatty = the hilarious web series continues! The ending episode of the series is super funny! Can’t wait for another season of this show!                                           Art Chongchitnant (wr/dir/DP)  & Chad Kukahiko’s (wr/dir) intense short film “Interrogation”. =This short was acted & shot beautifully! It had a terrific story as well!                                                                    “Pining Away” - Directed by Brian Gaskill, a terrific music video!                                                                                                          "Coitus of the Week" - Written, created, directed & produced by Zack Van Eyck =a satirical comedy.                                                                ”Dorthy’s Secret” - Written & directed by Matthew MacFadzean = poignant story of a woman recounting her life – such a cool premise!   Congrats all!        

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  • Heidi supports great friends Ernie Charles, Chris Valenti, David Beatty, Patrick Duncan, Christine & Robert DiTillio, and Jasmine Marie’s short films at the 2nd week of the WMM Film Fest:                                                                                                                       
  • Of the films shown, Heidi voiced a character in (wr/prod/actor) Ernie Charles' comedic short film, "I Think I Need a Drink", & is seen again in season 2, Epis. 1 of (creator/wr/actor) David Beatty's funny web series "Get Spy" as it's shown to a new audience; Heidi is seen as the "betting-on-the-fights" kind of "chick", Bonnie!                                                                                                       
  • The remaining films/shows were:                                                               “Misery Date” – written & directed by Patrick Duncan= Super funny about an over-protective Dad!                                                             “The Honesty Trial”, “The Most Miserable Man in the World” (also wr. by John Mickevich), & "The Average Middle Aged White Male Comedian's Plight Against Hollywood" - all written & directed by Chris Valenti = All were hilarious!                                                                    “Attack of the Film Festivals” -  (actors) Christine & Robert DiTillio starred in this comedy =which won for Best Short Comedy at The Burbank International Film Festival last yr!                                          “Don’t Mind the Cat” – wr/dir/produced by Jasmine Marie = a comedy about the old adage “Don’t trust the cat”… Very cute!                          Congrats All!

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  • Heidi supports (wr/dir/actor) Chris Mollica’s comedic feature film, “In the Mix” at the 1st week of the WMM Film Fest:  Very funny premise & characters! Congrats, Chris!

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  • HEIDI IS OUT & ABOUT IN SUPPORT OF THE FRINGE THEATRE FEST:                                                                                                           
  • Heidi will be checking out WMMer Jack Zullo’s show “Live From the Grave, It’s John Belushi” in the end of June… She can’t wait to see that, since she’s a huge fan of SNL!                                                                      
  • Heidi supports fellow WMMer Alison Youngberg’s produced Fringe show, “The Gentrification Cycle”!  Great acting in this show; terrific production, Alison! Congrats to you!                                                              
  • Heidi supports fellow WMMers Fringe show, "Up Down, Stick Stuck" by (wr/actors) Stina Pederson, Dawn Sam Alden, & brendan Weinhold. This was collaborative writing at it's best, & wonderfully developed characters! Congrats to all!