A Little Mouth to Feed: MACGREGOR, BARRY GREEN, JIMERSON, HUDSON & JDS

tommyinla said:
Hi Michele... from one actor to another, I think you did an excellent job with this role. You had a very good grasp of the character and her mannerisms. It was slightly underplayed and I think that was a great choice on your part (and possibly Jack's). It was a pleasure to watch you in this short. :)
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Tommy

Thank you so much. That means a lot coming from another actor. The choice to be understated was a bit of both Jack and myself. When I read the script I knew I was going to have to seem weak during the audition reading.

This was the first time I ever got to play a victim. I normally get cast to play very tough women and this was a great deal of fun for me. I got to stretch for a change and honestly...Jack got some of my best work out of me.

You know as well as I do that we actors get 'typed' and as much as most directors like to say they have an imagination when looking at actors during casting...I find few of them really do.

Jack saw something that no one else looked at before and gave me that rare chance. I have had directors tell me I don't look 'period' enough for a project only to see me in period wardrobe in some other project and to comment "Oh, I guess you could pull off the period."

If any directors are reading this...take note. Jack took a chance and see what he got out of it? The project speaks for itself and no one ever tried to cast me in this type of role until Jack. I honestly think some directors...not all but some forget actors act and are not just a type.

Jack has vision and the ability to think outside of the box.
 
Michele, I just wanted to add that your reaction when the baby claimed its first victim was priceless. Spot on!

Throughout the entire movie I really enjoyed your performance, the male lead as well.

Cheers,

Mike
 
Kyser said:
Michele, I just wanted to add that your reaction when the baby claimed its first victim was priceless. Spot on!

Throughout the entire movie I really enjoyed your performance, the male lead as well.

Cheers,

Mike
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Mike

Thank you so much. Doug who played Clovis...I dare say he felt it was one of his better performances too. The cool part is Doug and I have known each other from the film community for years but never got to work together before...this was a great project for us both.

The reaction to the baby the first time....I knew in my heart it had to be played straight on or it would read campy. She just had to love that baby as hard as she worked to have it.
 
Jack

I just watched ALMTF again and dag nab it...you did have to wrestle with my eye lines on the end didn't you? I think I forgot to tell everyone I was night blind. I don't know if anyone catches it but me...but I have a feeling you did in post. I know you wanted that shot of the eyes following him and it must have not come across. Sighhh, perfection does not exists in nature...and certainly not in actors.

Yes...I am my own worst critique.
 
enh.

Eyeline is like the 4rth or 5th thing to look for in selecting a take.

Besides no one knows the exact geography of the space or where the imaginary baby is in it.

And, your eyeline is fine at the end.
 
Congrats

Congrats

Let me also say that the score was incredible Herman. You are so exceptionally gifted and I find myself always amazed at how facile you are with creating tone pictures that match the narrative themes.

And, Michele, your work was wonderful (as is clearly the consensus by everyone). You and Doug turned in such great work here. It is a pleasure to watch this piece over and over to see the nuances put in all aspects of the production.

Jack, Mac, Jimerson, Hudson and Barry ... what a dream team. Not to be too effusive here, but I just want to thank all of you for putting in the work to create another gem for us to watch and learn from.
 
Jack Daniel Stanley said:
Eyeline is like the 4rth or 5th thing to look for in selecting a take.

And, your eyeline is fine at the end.
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Good to know and thank you. Now you see why I avoid the playback...ha ha ha

Herman Witkam said:
Thanks :) - I thought your performance was great!
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Herman you certainly enhanced it!

Mark Johnson said:
Let me also say that the score was incredible Herman. You are so exceptionally gifted and I find myself always amazed at how facile you are with creating tone pictures that match the narrative themes.

And, Michele, your work was wonderful (as is clearly the consensus by everyone). You and Doug turned in such great work here. It is a pleasure to watch this piece over and over to see the nuances put in all aspects of the production.

Jack, Mac, Jimerson, Hudson and Barry ... what a dream team. Not to be too effusive here, but I just want to thank all of you for putting in the work to create another gem for us to watch and learn from.
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Thanks for the acting comment and you are right on those guys being the dream team...just glad I got to work with them!
 
I think Doug did a fantastic job with Clovis -- so menacing in the beginning, and such a jerk at the end. Well played through and through.
 
Let us not forget Shaun O'Rourke; the lead actor from Dissonance and a yet to be spoken of project. This guy was just doing everything on set.

(Credit is / Credit due)
 
Michele Seidman said:
Tommy

Thank you so much. That means a lot coming from another actor. The choice to be understated was a bit of both Jack and myself. When I read the script I knew I was going to have to seem weak during the audition reading.

This was the first time I ever got to play a victim. I normally get cast to play very tough women and this was a great deal of fun for me. I got to stretch for a change and honestly...Jack got some of my best work out of me.

You know as well as I do that we actors get 'typed' and as much as most directors like to say they have an imagination when looking at actors during casting...I find few of them really do.

Jack saw something that no one else looked at before and gave me that rare chance. I have had directors tell me I don't look 'period' enough for a project only to see me in period wardrobe in some other project and to comment "Oh, I guess you could pull off the period."

If any directors are reading this...take note. Jack took a chance and see what he got out of it? The project speaks for itself and no one ever tried to cast me in this type of role until Jack. I honestly think some directors...not all but some forget actors act and are not just a type.

Jack has vision and the ability to think outside of the box.
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wow well said! actors act! if everyone does their job there would be a story...............when i get back home i have to see this short
 
I really enjoyed this one, Jack. Catchy title and story idea, production design was well thought out and accounted for, great cinematography by Mac, and last but not least, a killer, satan entwined infant which feasts on living flesh :) Sick but awesome stuff!! I can't wait to see some more work from you and your team.
 
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