Retributioners Update!

Hi guys! Just wanted to make sure I gave you guys an update. Sorry we’ve been so out of touch these days! Been REALLY busy these past few weeks!

We are FINALLY shooting episode 7 tomorrow, on my birthday of all days! This is a GOOD thing, so I can forget about how old I am getting. We hope to edit it as quickly as possible and get it to you guys. This one is REALLY going to be different, and concerns a former one-night stand.

We actually held auditions last week for two roles. This was so hard to cast, as we met some really great actors! We are very happy to have two very talented, seasoned actors with us for this episode: Aaron Mathias and Keri Setaro.

It’s raining like cats and dogs here in the city! Must go.

Stay dry! – steph

Chris Henchy picked us on Funny or Die!

Just a few hours after we landed back in New York on Sunday (after a much-needed nap) Eric and I found out that "Entourage" producer and Will Ferrell pal Chris Henchy had picked "The Retributioners - Episode 4: Drunk Dial Party" as his favorite pick for the month on the "Funny Or Die" web site. Since then, our views on the site have zoomed! Here's Episode 4 again:




We've also been getting a great response as a result of going on iTunes in the last week. Our show is absolutely free to download into your iPod, and can be found here, if you have iTunes:

http://www.itunes.com/podcast?id=282267700


Finally, we've met some great folks at the festival who we'd like to mention. We saw their movies, and they are both great!

We met Glenn Gers, a successful Los Angeles screenwriter who made his directorial debut with his film, "Disfigured," a movie about women and weight:

http://www.disfiguredmovie.com/

We also met Robert Peters, an actor, director and writer. He made his feature directorial debut with his film, "Half-Empty." I highly recommend it, especially for you folks who love improvised dialog:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0762101/

Continue to watch "The Retributioners," and spread the word!

Thank you!

stephanie

a ho hum actor's life

This has been such a strange week. Eric and I are finally settled in the new apartment. I really like it! It has so many perks.

But now what? It’s so hard switching gears again. Makes me a little depressed. Last week we tried shooting a ’quickie’ Episode 4, but neither one of us were happy with the results. So we have a choice.....do a reshoot, or, do as we originally planned....shoot a REAL, full-length episode... not the quickie. This is a tough choice.

Eric is going to be busy with his work, so he can’t focus on this problem until later in the week.

Let me switch gears for a moment....I’m really worried about what’s going to happen come June 30th. With AFTRA pulling out of "Phase One" we now have a true war between SAG and AFTRA. This is going to make things really complicated in the next few months regarding negotiations for the TV/Theatrical Contract. The war between SAG & AFTRA could contribute to a possible actors’ strike July 1st. We all know the BILLIONS of dollars lost during the WGA strike.

"The Retributioners" is under a SAG Internet Contract, which has me worried. If there is a SAG strike on July 1st, this could mean trouble for our show. Then again, maybe not.......the internet is still quite new to the whole union thing, so I wonder what will happen.

Let’s all cross our fingers and hope things go well over the next few months.

I know a whole bunch of you who are not actors who are probably wondering what I am talking about, or need some more context, so let me give you a link which summarizes it:

http://www.nbc11.com/news/15745375/detail.html?rss=bay&psp=news

steph

The Retributioners - Episode 3: Evicted

Hi guys! I just uploaded Episode 3 of The Retributioners! I uploaded to YouTube and Funny or Die. Will get it up on MySpace shortly.

Based on real events, as I'm really getting run out of my apartment, and I'm being forced to move! So, enjoy! You can also vote for it on Funny or Die, right within the video!

http://www.youtube.com/theretributioners
http://www.funnyordie.com/theretributioners
http://www.myspace.com/theretributioners

Did It - Episode 3!

I don't know how, in the middle of all this craziness, but we did it! We filmed a short Episode 3 today, all shot in my apartment. Yes, the very apartment I am about to leave. I am in the middle of editing it right now, with the hope the whole thing can be finished by tomorrow night. VERY wishful thinking.....but this is a very simple episode to edit.

It wasn't the original Episode 3 idea we had....we're going to have to push that to Episode 4, or even 5, as it's going to require a bit of more planning to shoot. However, I think #3 is really different and funny. We'll see what you think. I'm proud of it, considering the little time we had to actually do it.

One of my closest friends, Jessica Myhr, will be playing the part of Madison. Sorry I have no pics this time....we probably packed our camera for all we know! Don't mind the mess in our house......

Now, let me explain...

OK, I think it's time for me to explain what's been going on for the last few weeks, and why we were considering moving to LA.

We're getting kicked out of our apartment. We lived in this apartment for five and a half years! A new management company bought our building, and they want us out, or we'll have to pay $2,800/month. Well, obviously we're not going to do that, so we have to move.

The last few weeks have been a major roller coster ride. Our situation can literally change by the hour! We have to get out of our apartment by April 1st. May seem far away to you now, but while we're producing our show, this is a major distraction. We were not sure for WEEKS whether we had to leave right away or until April. We've looked at many apartments in Mahattan. We've come so close to getting a new place, only to be disappointed in the end. This has been a long and painful process.

So, while trying to find a place to live, I've been working at my day job, and trying to plan Episode 3 of Retributioners. It's been VERY tough to do.

We've been back and forth on the LA issue over and over again. At this point in time, I think we've decided to stay in NY, with the possibility of considering LA in the future.

So, there you have it!!! I'm really scared I won't have Episode 3 ready when I want....so I ask for your patience! We're trying!

episode 3, major 80s flashback

I took my breather today, after all the chaos of the week, and now I'm ready for planning Episode 3. This one will be a lot of fun. Eric and I already have ideas, but I'm thinking some 80s related stuff HAS to be incorporated.

One of the biggest things to me back then was Duran Duran. I was obsessed with them.

Episode 3 is going to be about a former BFF and that period you go through before you are officially a teenager. The pre-teen years.

I met with a talent manager today. This is the time to start seeking representation.

So, how are all of you doing? Any good news? How are my new friends out there from Colorado? Florida? Is Germany in the house? LA? Texas? Oklahoma? Who am I missing? Give us a shout out!!!

Moving on to Episode 3

Wow, we finally get episode 2 up, and now we have to think fast about episode 3. I already know what character it is based on, but we have to work out the storyline. I decided to go with a BFF theme......someone who was your very best friend just stops talking to you for what seems like no reason at all.

Whew! Never a dull moment!

So far, already over 100 views on YouTube in less than 24 hours. That's not bad (of course, not the THOUSANDS we'd like to get, but it seems to be climbing faster this time around).

Thank you, everyone, for your support on the show. It really means a lot!