Happy Monday, everyone! I am a little slow to get my week started since I am still recovering from a dumb summer cold. Who gets sick in June? Ugh, I guess me. Anyway, I am on the mend and back to work. Here is where you can find me tonight and I hope you will watch and listen:
1. Driving with Gass: I will be on an hour earlier tonight because I am broadcasting live at 7:30PM in Los Angeles. So, listen to #RadioBurtt on KWSS.org at 6:35PM PT/9:35PM ET tonight. Just click on the tab, "Listen Live" and you are good to go! Come join me, Kevin, and Cindy as we discuss the latest in entertainment news. If you live in Phoenix area, you can tune in at 106.7 FM.
2. ITVFest 2012 Awards Nominations: At 7:30 PM PT/10:30PM ET, you can watch me LIVE on UStream announcing the nominations for the ITVFest Awards to be held during the Pop Con on Sunday, July 8th. I will be co-hosting the nominations with comedian, Jonny Loquasto, so I hope you will tune in to catch all of the excitement. Link to the live broadcast is here.
I hope you will join me tonight for a little entertainment news and the reveal of the nominees.......
I was looking through my calendar and my photos from July 2010 and I was happy to see that I took some time to relax. I am really going to try and make that a priority for 2011...maybe 2/3 work and 1/3 personal. I think that is a good start since my life last year was 90% work and 10% play. Here's to New Year's Resolutions!
1. While in Chicago for Women's Health Magazine's annual Are You Game?, I had a chance to hang with one of my favorite cousins, Michael. He's been my little buddy ever since the day he was born. Awwww......
2. I was invited by Lexus Dark Ride to the opening of SPiN Hollywood at the Mondrian Hotel. It was an evening of A-listers like Susan Sarandon and an evening of D-listers like Michael Lohan who arrived at the party on the same exact day his daughter, Lindsay, went to jail. Ponder that thought for a moment. Anyway, I had a great night laughing until my stomach hurt with my pal, Maria.
3. On the set of one of my favorite live online shows, Stupid for Movies, hosted by Wade Major and Mark Keizer, and created by my pal, Mike Rotman. I was lucky enough to be asked to do a guest spot where I had the opportunity to bring in a film you might have missed. Given my love for Bob Fosse, All That Jazz was my pick. I like to think I was ahead of the latest dance movie trend. If you love Black Swan, do yourself a favor and watch Fosse's incredible film. Also, I will hopefully be helping out on SFM during Awards Season in 2011, but I will keep you posted about any possible upcoming appearances.
4. You know how much I love my Prius, well, you are going to get really tired of me once the 2012 PHV Prius comes out. Here I am at the Plug-In Conference in San Jose.
5. The ITVFest Opening Night Gala continues to be one of the hottest parties in Web TV each summer. Here are a few photos from my red carpet coverage where I hugged.....everyone and check out the red carpet interviews with Mingle Media TVhere.
(Yes, that is James Denton of Desperate Housewives. Swoon.)
My first introduction to Al Thompson was at the 2009 ITVFest red carpet gala. His official entry, Johnny B. Homeless, was a part of the festival and he kindly rapped his theme song on the red carpet for us. "He's Johnny Homeless!" In the year since, he signed a deal with Atom.com, won the People's Choice Award at NY Television Festival 2009 (NYTVF), created two new series, and he was again selected for the 2010 NYTVF all while jumping back and forth between the coasts for work. I don't know anyone in this industry who has a bad word to say about Al. He's funny, charming, handsome, and one of the most hard-working actor/creators in the industry. We tried for months to get our schedules together and sit down with Al, but he was hard to catch. The stars finally aligned and I was glad we were able to tell his story. Mark my words, he will be a major player in the entertainment industry within the next five years.
One thing about Al that I really appreciate is that his work shows the depth of his range. Watch the comedy behind Johnny B. Homeless and then turn around and see the sexiness of Lenox Avenue. That's where his talent really shines. Another favorite moment of the interview involved Al's love for TV theme songs. He created a really catchy theme for Johnny B. Homeless that has you walking away singing. I miss the days of singing to the Facts of Life or The Jeffersons theme song. In fact, the TV theme song has virtually been eliminated from 95% of the shows out there to give more time for sponsors. Do you really stick around for the ads? I didn't think so.
Al talked about the importance of festivals, particularly ITVFest, in his career. Even with his success, he continues to strive for more and he's still hitting that festival circuit. You will see his next entry in September's NYTVF with Baby Daddy Memoirs and I know he's looking forward to retaining his title. Watch out, NY, here comes Al Thompson!
Finally, I have met Al's lovely fianceé, so he won't be marrying Sandra Bullock anytime soon. However, how hilarious was their Photoshopped couple shot? Hey, a guy deserves a dream! As always, stick around to the very end to see a fun little outtake from the shoot. Here's the episode of The Web Files with Al Thompson:
Oh, what a week it has been! I'm sitting here in my sweats with my wet hair up in a bun after a big hike with my puppy. I've been all over the city this week and I'm ready for the weekend to begin. Here's how it all went down:
Monday-Thursday: ITVFest: I spent the week attending the seminars, parties, and panels at the Independent Television Festival this week. I will have a final wrap-up over the next few days, but you can see some of the highlights and the gala here and here. Congratulations to all of the winners and participants!
Me and Bobby Salomon, winner of Best Director for his pilot, 15 Minutes.
Nicole Pacent of Anyone But Me, Brian Rodda, and me hanging after a screening.
Photos 1, 2: Courtesy of Bernie Su. Photo 3: Courtesy of Brenda White
Wednesday: The Web Files: The Web Files was back with a new episode this week featuring the uber-talented Al Thompson. He will be popping up again with a new series at the NY Television Festival, so be sure to keep your eye on him:
MoreWireLess: I think there are three more in the series of MoreWireLess sponsored by Broadcom. This week, it is all about the dongle. I had no idea what a dongle was until I shot this episode (And look at that hilarious screen capture. I look drunk!)
Prop 8: It is no secret where I stand on this issue. It was a simple one to me: human rights. For those that oppose same-sex marriage, I still believe in your rights to raise your family with your beliefs and to attend the church that shares your same beliefs. Even if we don't agree on this issue, remember the United States is built upon protecting your fundamental rights. It will be a long fight from both sides, but here is a quote from the presiding Judge Vaughn Walker on the case: "Moral disapproval, without any other asserted state interest, has never been a rational basis for legislation." Amen.
Friday: My amazing friend, Kristoffer Kelly, has taken it upon himself to start a Facebook campaign called: "Kristyn Burtt will take Mary Hart's spot on ET". Yes, Mary Hart is leaving Entertainment Tonight after 30 years and I am flattered anyone thinks I could even remotely fill her shoes. So, here's the link if you want to join the campaign: Facebook. Heck, even though it is a long shot at best, maybe I will get the opportunity to show them the sizzle reel to my show, The Web Files.
Now through August 19th: Don't forget to enter my fun giveaway--City Slips for the gal on the go!
I am so happy we have a new episode of The Web Files this week since ITVFest is still going strong. Al Thompson first came to my attention at last year's ITVFest red carpet gala with his entry Johnny B. Homeless. Since then, he has created a new series Lenox Avenue and signed a deal with Atom.com. Join me in my interview with the talented Al Thompson and look for the behind the scenes scoop early next week:
Since we are a little over halfway through the 5th Annual ITVFest, I want to share some highlights of what I have experienced so far:
Screenings: Let me start right off with The Wine Guy. I know a lot of you will say, "Isn't this just a copy of Gary Vaynerchuk and Wine Library TV?" Well, it's not even close, one is a video blog, the other is a structured travel and food show. Host, Anthony Gilardi, knows he isn't a wine expert like Gary, so he brings along an entourage to get you to understand more about wine, how it is made, and how to pair it with food. Included in his merry band of colorful characters are a sommelier, a chef, a cheese maker, vineyard owners, and somehow he manages to collect actor, Michael Cudlitz, of TNT's Southland along the way. The show is entertaining, well-produced, and perhaps, the best thing I have seen yet at ITVFest this year. Unfortunately, all of the screenings of The Wine Guy are completed, but you can check the website for more information on the pilot or check out the trailer below:
**UPDATE**: There is one final screening of The Wine Guy on Thursday, August 5th at 5 PM. Check it out if you are going to be down at ITVFest and let me know what you think of the show!
Panels: I have been trying to hit as many panels as possible. It has surprised me when I sit down to a half-empty theatre. Content creators, get out of the house and down to Sunset 5! The panels are affordable and they offer a powerhouse group of people who can help you with your show. ITVFest is intimate enough that you can grab face time with some of the studio executives, agents, and production companies that are changing the face of independent television. The Representation Panel I attended on Sunday, was a terrific opportunity to hear what the lawyers, agents, and managers are looking for in writers and producers. I think actors are programmed to understanding how important representation is, but it was great to hear from the production side how having a team can help you and your work.
The Innovator Award: The award this year was presented to Illeana Douglas at the gala last Thursday night. She has made a big splash in the web space with her show, Easy to Assemble, and the support of the show sponsor, IKEA. In honor of her contributions, here is my interview with Illeana from the red carpet. Boy, that girl can rock a yellow jumpsuit like no other:
ITVFest runs through Thursday, August 5th. For more information, check out the ITVFest website.
Happy Monday, Everyone! To kick off the week, here's a round-up of the top 5 posts you were hitting in the month of July:
1. Club 33: Okay, I get it, this is going to be my top post of 2010. The mystery of Club 33 has long taunted Disney fanatics, the lore of what is behind that nondescript door. Well, I got behind the gates, here's my visit to Disneyland's Club 33.
2. Vampire Mob: He's a Vampire. He's a Hitman. He lives with his mother-in-law. Find out why this web series with the Marcia Wallace and Kirsten Vangsness keeps bringing you back here: Vampire Mob.
3. 5th Annual ITVFest: The Independent Television Festival is going on now through August 5th. Check out the Gala from 2009, 2010, and my red carpet interviews.
4. Something Exciting is Coming: Yep, it is coming soon with Open Sky Project. Read the post, sign up, and join me on August 10th.
5. Taryn Southern: I interviewed Taryn for The Web Files earlier this year. She has been cropping up quite a bit on your searches of Red Carpet Closet. Yep, she's smart and hot so, go check out the episode with exclusive Behind the Scenes footage.
Thanks for stopping by Red Carpet Closet, I can't wait to see what your picks are for the month of August. Be sure to comment below and let me know what you think of everyone's eclectic picks for July.
I didn't post enough this week, but I am going to try and keep the posts going from Monday through Friday to give you the scoop on what is happening here on the West Coast. So, here's the rundown in case you missed it:
A Prius on ice. Monday-Wednesday: Plug-In Conference 2010: For those of you who are alternative fuel vehicle minded and like to get your nerd on like me, look no further than this conference in San Jose for the latest in hybrid and battery technology. With a host of new vehicles coming from Nissan, Chevy, Mitsubishi, Ford, and Toyota, there is going to be a wave of PHV (Plug-In Hybrids) and BEV (Battery Electric Vehicles) coming to help green the Earth. While I was there with Toyota and my future vehicle of choice, the PHV Prius, I can assure you that most manufacturers are working hard on improving the charging station infrastructure and moving further away from our reliance on oil. If anyone is looking for more information or wants to engage in a lively and geeky discussion on alternative fuel, be sure to leave a comment below.
Me and my future vehicle, the Toyota PHV Prius.
Wednesday: MoreWireLess: It's another week of MoreWireLess sponsored by Broadcom. This week's episode talks about Bluetooth in Consumer Electronics. It's a short video that is worth a watch so you can make fun of me for the worst Wii Bowling game ever. My Facebook page also makes an appearance, see if you can spot it in the shot:
Thursday: ITVFest: One of my favorite events of the year is the annual Independent Television Festival in Hollywood. The opening night gala is always a high octane affair and this year did not disappoint. With Illeana Douglas as the night's honoree, sightings of Desperate Housewives tasty treat, James Denton, and a solid mix of LA, NY, and Texas web series, it was a hot night on the red carpet. Check out all of the coverage from that evening on Mingle Media TV, but here are a few of my favorite interviews and moments: James Denton:
Hot on the Red Carpet with Erin Brown (Watch us get kicked OFF of the red carpet for James Denton and Illeana Douglas Ah, Hollywood, the great equalizer.)
Squatters:
By the way, I have obviously become the biggest hugger on the red carpet. You will see it in the Squatters interview above and a few caught in the act photos below:
Hugging my pal, Ariel Lazrus, of The Crew.
Now, Brendan Bradley of Squatters and Legend of Neil gets a hug.
And the most scandalous (and staged!) one of them all, Bernie Su of Compulsions. Photos courtesy of Mingle Media TV.
See you on the next red carpet. I am ready with a hug!
A few weeks ago, I was invited to the press preview panel for the 5th Annual ITVFest to give members of the media some highlights of the series participating in the festival. It was an excellent opportunity to see where TV pilots and web series in general are heading, especially since 70% of the entries are web series this year. Last year, the big talk was the fact that web series was carrying equal weight to TV pilots. My, how things have changed in twelve months.
Interviewing the handsome, James Denton, from Desperate Housewives and the pilot, Twenty Six Miles.
You will notice a few Web Files veterans on the list: A Good Knight's Quest, SOLO the Series, Squatters, Odd Jobs, The Fall of Kaden, GOLD, and Olga Kay's Circus. I feel good that we have presented quality shows on The Web Files and they are reaching an even greater audience with the festival. If you are attending the festival, be on the lookout for some higher profile pilots like Twenty Six Miles featuring the wildly talented, grossly underused, John Schneider as well as Jeffrey Tambor, George Segal, and James Denton. Another standout to watch is 15 Minutes which gives a behind the scenes look at the world of Hollywood PR. Creator, Bobby Salomon, mentioned on the panel that he was told by naysayers that, "No one wants to do a show about Hollywood." Oh really, I beg to differ. Look for the pilot that features another personal favorite, Allison LaPlaca and John Larroquette. Finally, don't underestimate the animation category with ITVFest favorite, Stephen Leonard, and his series, Time Traveling Finger. It's his third year here and given the super secret news he passed along to me at the Gala last night, this won't be the last you see his work.
Me and Melody Freeman on the red carpet last night.
I will be back with all of the coverage and photos from last night's red carpet gala with Mingle Media TV soon, so come back and visit Red Carpet Closet. Be sure to check out the schedule below (double click to zoom in.) and get out there and support independent TV and web series. Congratulations to all of the creators!
I came upon this series at last year's iTVFest and The Web Files interviewed Laurent Touil Tartour on the red carpet. Along with Oz Girl and MERRIme.com, this series had quite a bit of buzz surrounding it. When it was announced in March that Sony/Crackle.com had licensed worldwide global distribution rights for Urban Wolf, no one was surprised. The series is THAT good. Fast forward to the iTVFest Fundraiser in April where someone whispered that Laurent had just signed a deal with Michael Bay's The Institute, and I knew we had a big web series success story on our hands. The show launched May 13th on Crackle.com and I have to say, I was really inspired by his story.
Once the details for The Web Files interview were in place, I was asked to submit my questions to Laurent because of the language barrier. Now let me preface this by saying I NEVER give my questions out before, but I knew Laurent was a bit nervous, so I sent some general questions over with the caveat that my interviews are free flowing. I thought he would be fine throughout the interview, and I was right, he was. Laurent is charming, smart, and a good storyteller. Obviously, his charm came through on the screen as Web Series Today made a comment about my flirtatious interview with him. Hey, he's French, he's got an accent, that's a good reason to flirt!
I'm so pale, our makeup artist, Melissa Anchonodo, is doing her best to warm me up with bronzer. I was that day glow white.
The reason this series stands out amongst the pack is its cinematic feel and the utilization of mise en scene. You don't hear the main character utter a word until Episode 7, and boy, is it effective. The other thing you have to remember is that Laurent is French, so he dove straight into the web series world through the festival circuit. I think this is really important to point out. I have been talking about Publicity and Web Series lately and I truly believe that this a great way to stand out from the pack. Laurent hit Comic Con, iTVFest, AFI DigiFest, and Sundance New Media Lab all within the past 10 months. Of course, the challenge is getting accepted into the festivals, but I think it is an avenue web creators should continue to explore.
Finally, if you notice in the photo below, we have no poster on the wall. Yep, that was added in post by our amazing graphics artist, Michael "Cobra" Ledin. Cobra is one of my Technical Directors for Toyota Live during the year, and he kindly offered up his expertise for this episode. He's a wizard with a computer and he is pretty darn funny too.
So, go ahead, be inspired, and watch our interview with Laurent Touil Tartour on The Web Files:
UPDATE: This is an old post and a lot of this info is out of date. Please use the contact page if you have any questions. Thanks! A few months back I did a post on the Dos and Don'ts on the Red Carpet and I think it is time to write a companion piece called Publicity and Web Series. I am going to throw out a few guidelines that are specific to The Web Files, but I know there are new media journalists out there that are seeing some similar issues. Liz Shannon Miller at NewTeeVee has posted some helpful guidelines for submitting your show to her for review, but what is pure comedy is the email she received this week. It made me realize that it was time to write the post that has been formulating in my head for awhile.
We all know that publicity is a key component to driving viewers to your show and keeping the buzz out there in the web series world. I would imagine most of the Streamy-nominated shows have seen a nice lift in viewership over the last six weeks, you want to keep that momentum going. How do you do it? Here are some suggestions:
1. Festivals: I have really started to pay attention to what is happening on the festival circuit from ITVFest to NY Television Festival to SXSW. Take a look at the success stories from ITVFest 2009....Al Thompson with an Atom.com deal, MERRIme.com with distribution on The Frisky, Oz Girl's Streamy award (and more news to come), and Urban Wolf's distribution deal with Crackle. It is thrilling to watch the success happen in less than a year's time. The festival circuit is a great place to start to create some buzz, so head on over and submit your series.
**Update: This category continues to grow and I want to make sure to get some of those higher profile festivals out there for you to check out: iTVFest, NYTV Festival, AFI DigiFest, Comic Con, and Sundance's New Media Lab. Good luck! **
2. Networking Events: There seems to be a new media event, launch party, red carpet, screening, or meet-up each week. While we see a lot of the same faces over and over, it isn't a bad thing to stop in and hand out a business card or two if you are ready to launch your show. In fact, we nabbed our first two interviews for The Web Files at Geek Out 2009 by meeting Tay Zonday of Chocolate Rain fame and Brett Register of The Crew. Without them, we wouldn't have had such a successful start to The Web Files.
3. Reviews and Interviews: Now some of you are lucky enough to have new media publicists who take care of all of your publicity needs. There are some fantastic representatives out there who are working hard to promote the heck out of your show. I can name seven publicists off of the top of my head that we have worked with on a consistent basis. If you can afford a publicist, go for it. It is tremendously helpful and it takes a lot of the burden off of your plate. However, I know the reality of budgets in the web space and you are probably doing the publicity at the same time you are producing, writing, and starring in your show. So, how do you give your series that extra push? I have already given you Liz Shannon Miller's tips for "How to Pitch Me Your Web Series". Everyone needs to remember this word, "pitch". You should pitch your show in an email the same exact way you would pitch your show in a meeting with distribution executives. In fact, this should be excellent practice for all of the meetings you will be taking after your web series is a huge hit, an award winner, and it opens doors on even bigger platforms. That is exactly how the pitch should be handled. So, while I DO want links to your reviews from Tubefilter and NewTeeVee, here's what I don't particularly enjoy: -"Check out my link. You should interview me." -"Why haven't you interviewed me yet?" or "When is it my turn?" -"The Streamys are over, so let's sit down so you can cover my show." -"Come interview us. We have an event tomorrow." Yes, these are all direct quotes. So, you can see I am getting some unprofessional emails and it is a little surprising. I certainly can't email the studio publicists and say, "It's time for The Web Files to interview your talent. We will be there tomorrow." I have to pitch my show and let them know why it would be beneficial for their shows to be interviewed by us. I submit a formal email with links, a press release and talent bios. I want them to see The Web Files as a professional media outlet, not some hack entertainment web series. Please treat your show with the same respect whether you are dealing with a small show like ours or a huge network like E! You spent so much time and effort on the creative side of the business, remember that once it is completed and you are dealing with publicity, monetization, or distribution, it is all business. The other issue is contacting us a day before your event. If pre-production took a month for you, it will be the same for us. We have a crew to organize, a show to plan, and we have to make sure I am in town. (Easier said than done during my travel season.) I love covering events, but some notice is appreciated and it is necessary for us to produce a quality show for you. I want to make sure I have done my research on the talent and we want to have our core crew on hand. Trust me, they are GOOD, so a little calendar courtesy goes a long way in our world.
4. Press Releases: A simple and free way to get the word about your show out there on the net. PRLog just requires a short registration and it is a fantastic way to get the word out about your news of season premieres, finales, distribution, and events. We have utilized this service quite a bit and we always see a lift off of the press release.
5. Timing: Yes, timing is important in terms of publicity. Take it from the master, Felicia Day. When she is writing The Guild, she puts herself in a media blackout creating more of a demand for her when she returns. I am sure she wants to avoid the distraction, but it is a brilliant idea. When your show is launching, ending, there is distribution news, casting news, or a red carpet event, that is when you want to hit the PR wire. That is exactly when we want to interview you too. We want launch our episode with you because it is a win-win in terms of buzz and viewership. In fact, the next six interviews we are shooting involve: a Streamy winner, a launch, distribution news, casting news, DVD release, and a new media event. As they say, timing is everything.
6. Patience: I think Liz said it best, "Please be patient with me. I eventually watch everything I’m sent, but I only write one review a day and you web series creators have been freakin’ BUSY." I know at The Web Files, we are doing our best to keep up with your emails. We do have an official list and we banter back and forth as to why we should do a particular series now or later. It is an ongoing discussion and it changes each month. The best example of that is our interview with the series, Chick. It had been on our list for a long time, but the timing felt right in early 2010. I even wrote about the timing in my Behind the Scenes post for Chick. The show did extremely well for us in terms of views and we received more emails about this show than any other episode so far in 2010. Chick has a lot of heart and I think that resonated with many viewers, so I was thrilled we gave a smaller show a boost and we felt like we did it at the right time.
Where can you hone your PR skills? Well, I know there are several new media workshops going on in the month of May with NewMedialocity and WebTV Workshop, or you can go back to the basics with UCLA's Extension program and sign up for PR 101. I am hoping the Web TV seminars address the publicity issue in depth because it will be beneficial to many content creators.
I hope this was helpful to you from a media perspective. I would love to hear your comments on this topic because I know many of you will have even better suggestions from a creator's point of view. So, let's get some dialogue started!
To submit to The Web Files: TalkToTheWebFiles at Gmail dot com We look forward to learning more about your web series!
**Update** I received an email from a content creator accusing me of being part of the LA web series "bubble" and some unknown clique out here. I have to take issue with this. We do not have a travel budget for The Web Files right now. If you know of someone that would like to sponsor us, we would gladly take you up on that offer and cover web series all over the country. Please do not accuse me of not supporting web series. I have worked hard along with everyone else at The Web Files for FREE since May of 2009. We want to tell your stories and we are doing the best we can on our limited resources. We are happy to cover any web series that is visiting LA and we try to take advantage of that situation whenever we can make that interview happen. So, please keep me in the loop of your travels, especially if you are coming in for Digital Hollywood or itvfest. Off my soapbox. :) kb
PS. I must be doing something right if I got my first piece of hate mail. Yay!
We are into our fourth week of Weekend Web Watch and we dust off the vault to bring out one of my favorite episodes of 2009 and a three category nominee for the Streamy Awards: Oz Girl. They are nominated for Best Drama Web Series, Best Foreign Web Series, and Best Female Actor in a Drama Web Series for Sophie Tilson. It seems like a million years ago that we shot this episode, but it was in the middle of iTVFest that we sat down with the young and talented cast. They had an absolutely magical week at the festival and everyone wanted to find out what all the buzz was about. So step back to August 2009 with The Web Files and Oz Girl: Oz Girl
Be sure to go back to our Behind the Scenes archives for photos and scoop on The Web Files shoot with Oz Girl: Behind the Scenes.
Good luck at The Streamys, Oz Girl! See you on the red carpet.
This month will definitely be done in 5 photos although some of you are betting I will break my 5 photo rule again. I have a feeling you are right. August 2009 brought a few of my favorite shoots for The Web Files because we were featuring an international show and one that I picked as an up and comer. (I think I have been proven right on this too! That makes me feel good to see their success.)
Our shoot with Oz Girl in West Hollywood. This was a last minute shoot when we figured it was a great opportunity to grab these talented kids while they were all in from Australia. They were the hit of iTVFest and I look forward to seeing more from the cast. Episode: Oz Girl.
If you know me well enough, you know that I am a musical theatre geek at heart. Here I am with my friend, Crabby, at our annual trip to the Hollywood Bowl to see their musical theatre offering of 2009. This year? Guys and Dolls with Jessica Biel as Sarah Brown. Yes, I said Jessica Biel.
The crew from The Web Files and the crew from Movies You May Have Missed. A show that I pegged as a rising star in the web space and their success has proven me right. With over a million views in December alone, be sure to watch their weekly Wednesday release. Here's our episode with them: MYMHM and the episode I did on their show: Mildred Pierce
Bring your puppy to work day! My puppy loves to hang out on set and she is welcome at Dance Channel TV when I shoot. Here we are shooting a segment for Gotta Dance movie with my puppy at my feet. Here's the segment: Gotta Dance.
Our makeup sponsors came on board in August and we want to thank Ted Rubin at e.l.f. for continuing to offer great support to The Web Files.
See? I did it in 5 today. Find out if I succeed tomorrow with the start of my month long gig in Dallas. Lots of fried food pictures coming your way.
July arrives and The Web Files officially launches! We had a premiere party, I took off for vacation, and we continued to shoot more episodes all geared for the web space......and I cheated on this entry. I had to do 8 photos to accommodate all of the events surrounding The Web Files:
Kicking off the month with my annual 4th of July trip to the lake. I'm here with my puppy posing for a patriotic photo:
The first official image for The Web Files is launched with our press release and a trailer.
Our most controversial, but one of our most popular episodes with Demi Delia of Mommy XXX. This episode continues to have steady views even 5 months later. Episode: Mommy XXX
The queen of the web space, Felicia Day of The Guild. I guess I didn't need to introduce her, right? She's there with her producer, Kim Evey, on the red carpet of iTVFest. A coming out party for Web TV on the festival circuit. Episode: iTVFest.
One of the most hilarious episodes we have ever shot was with Gary Valentine of Dusty Peacock. We stuck him on a scooter and away we went. He was a great sport and a really nice guy. We are here with one of our makeup artists, Marybeth Bagonghasa. Episode: Dusty Peacock.
We've launched! So it's time to party! A fun night with Ariel Lazarus of The Crew, Stephen Leonard of My Life Plus Animals, and fellow host, Lindsay Caldwell.
In between all of this, I hosted a couple of events for Women's Health Magazine's "Are You Game?" in Chicago and NYC. I took a few minutes off to jump and flip......
Yes, it's Dave and Tom of Safety Geeks: SVI. We had a fun day on set working with the green screen. Check out their episode here: Safety Geeks:SVI Phew! That's July. I am hoping to stick to the rules and do it in 5 photos or less the rest of the year. Fingers crossed.
