Yep, we finally did it! Episode 4 is here! In this one, Stephanie has a bottle of wine, a phone, and some fun.
This is the 'Funny or Die' link, so be sure to VOTE funny or die at the end or during the video! Yes, there is a vote button on the lower right hand corner of the video!
I'll have it uploaded directly to MySpace by tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Drunk Dial Party! Episode 4
Sunday, March 30, 2008
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
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
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Featured on Web TV Hub
Hey everybody! Yes, I know I’ve been bad about the blogging lately......you all know the deal! The move, blah blah blah. We’re getting back on track. I thought there was NO WAY IN HELL we’d be able to get a new episode up this month, but guess what? My genius husband once again came up with an idea that can be filmed really quickly, so let’s hope we can do this thing! Cross our fingers.
In some good news, looks like someone discovered "The Retributioners" and wrote about us in Web TV Hub - Internet TV & Video Entertainment Magazine! So, I want to send a BIG thank you to Iman Peera who wrote the article!
Here is the link:
http://www.webtvhub.com/the-retributioners-new-comedic-web-series-girl-confronts-grudges-from-the-past/
Oh! And I saw Tom Patrick Stephens last week in "Parlour Song" at the Atlantic Theater Company (see my previous blog post for THAT big story)! He got to go on as he was the understudy for the lead! All I can say is, WOW! Tom is really an amazing actor! First off, he was supposed to play a fat, bald guy, and if you all saw my Episode 1, then you know he is anything but fat and bald! He’s ridiculously charming and the ladies love him! But because he is such a great actor, you really suspend your disbelief! And you know why? Because his character was vulnerable and insecure....it didn’t matter if he was really fat and bald or not! Of course, it’s far more complicated than that for me to even describe, but I wanted to all let you know how our boy is doing. Congratulations Tom!
It’s been such a crazy month, it was nice to kind of just relax today, and think about what I need to do next. We’re almost fully unpacked. Can’t wait to show you guys the new place!
steph
In some good news, looks like someone discovered "The Retributioners" and wrote about us in Web TV Hub - Internet TV & Video Entertainment Magazine! So, I want to send a BIG thank you to Iman Peera who wrote the article!
Here is the link:
http://www.webtvhub.com/the-retributioners-new-comedic-web-series-girl-confronts-grudges-from-the-past/
Oh! And I saw Tom Patrick Stephens last week in "Parlour Song" at the Atlantic Theater Company (see my previous blog post for THAT big story)! He got to go on as he was the understudy for the lead! All I can say is, WOW! Tom is really an amazing actor! First off, he was supposed to play a fat, bald guy, and if you all saw my Episode 1, then you know he is anything but fat and bald! He’s ridiculously charming and the ladies love him! But because he is such a great actor, you really suspend your disbelief! And you know why? Because his character was vulnerable and insecure....it didn’t matter if he was really fat and bald or not! Of course, it’s far more complicated than that for me to even describe, but I wanted to all let you know how our boy is doing. Congratulations Tom!
It’s been such a crazy month, it was nice to kind of just relax today, and think about what I need to do next. We’re almost fully unpacked. Can’t wait to show you guys the new place!
steph
Monday, March 10, 2008
We’re back! And some cool news about Tom Stephens!
Yes, we had the move from hell last week! Seriously, the worst move of my life, and we only moved two avenue blocks away! Eric's desk broke in half, we lost a chair, I'm living out of boxes, and I had an awful assignment due at my day job WHILE I was moving last week.
The only saving grace was we got our internet running pretty quickly. WHEW!
While I don't have any exciting news to share, our lead actor from Episode 1 is doing great! Tom Patrick Stephens, who you might remember as Sean Chambers from "Episode 1: The Virginity Pact," is understudying a leading role at the Atlantic Theater Company in the play, "Parlour Song." Well, he gets to go on for three days this week, and he is playing opposite Emily Mortimer! Here's a link to the show's info:
http://www.atlantictheater.org/page.aspx?id=12016840
I am so excited for him, it's his big break! I am going to see him in the show Thursday night, so I'll tell you all about it!
If you are not from NY, or know the theater scene around here, doing a show at the Atlantic is a very big deal. Not only that, he's playing the lead role! So friggin' cool.
So, here's a shout out to Tom from everybody at "The Retributioners." Congratulations!!!! Remember us little people when you make it big.
steph
The only saving grace was we got our internet running pretty quickly. WHEW!
While I don't have any exciting news to share, our lead actor from Episode 1 is doing great! Tom Patrick Stephens, who you might remember as Sean Chambers from "Episode 1: The Virginity Pact," is understudying a leading role at the Atlantic Theater Company in the play, "Parlour Song." Well, he gets to go on for three days this week, and he is playing opposite Emily Mortimer! Here's a link to the show's info:
http://www.atlantictheater.org/page.aspx?id=12016840
I am so excited for him, it's his big break! I am going to see him in the show Thursday night, so I'll tell you all about it!
If you are not from NY, or know the theater scene around here, doing a show at the Atlantic is a very big deal. Not only that, he's playing the lead role! So friggin' cool.
So, here's a shout out to Tom from everybody at "The Retributioners." Congratulations!!!! Remember us little people when you make it big.
steph
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Indie Feature - "The Video Guys"
Hi everyone, new topic!!!!!
I shot an independent feature film over the summer, and the official trailer was finally released! It's called "The Video Guys." It's a comedy and it was filmed on Long Island. Basically, it's about these four guys who have a business videotaping weddings, and the movie has several storylines where the guys videotape the weddings. I play the Jilted Bride....I'm left at the alter!!!! It looks really good, and I can't wait to see the full film! Here is the link to their website, and make sure to click on "Watch Trailer."
http://www.videoguysthemovie.com/
They also have a MySpace Page, here:
http://www.myspace.com/the_videoguys
- OK, time for American Idol!!! This time it's the girls!!!!!!
steph
I shot an independent feature film over the summer, and the official trailer was finally released! It's called "The Video Guys." It's a comedy and it was filmed on Long Island. Basically, it's about these four guys who have a business videotaping weddings, and the movie has several storylines where the guys videotape the weddings. I play the Jilted Bride....I'm left at the alter!!!! It looks really good, and I can't wait to see the full film! Here is the link to their website, and make sure to click on "Watch Trailer."
http://www.videoguysthemovie.com/
They also have a MySpace Page, here:
http://www.myspace.com/the_videoguys
- OK, time for American Idol!!! This time it's the girls!!!!!!steph
Monday, February 18, 2008
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
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
Sunday, February 17, 2008
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......
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......
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