'Fornia Thoughts

Time for the Talk

Here's a PSA (Public Service Announcement) that we did for the Ian Somerhalder Foundation (http://www.isfoundation.com/time4thetalk).

 

Jewvangelist

I'm very excited to be a part of this show.  I love working with the entire cast and crew, and am excited to share our work with the world.  I hope that you will enjoy watching this as much as we enjoyed making it.

Jewvangelist Episode 3

Hardware Store

Here's a link to a short film that I worked on with "A Working Theater" group:  http://www.aworkingtheater.com

The film was written and produced by Matt Soson and directed by Emiio Aldrich.  

It's kind of a weird, quirky, darkish comedy that is not easy to describe.  You'll have to see for yourself.  Check it out.  It stars Rachel Lien, Mike Shaffrey (me) and Matt Soson.  Click the picture or the link below to see the film on YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSV6d-a-YvM&feature=youtu.be

Christmas Tune (by Dean Donofrio)

This is one of the best projects that I've had the opportunity to work on so far. It's one of a series of six one act comedies written by Dean Donofrio called "Christmas Tune." I loved working with the very talented cast -- including ErinRose Widner, Natalie Palamides and the star of the show Jonathan Bray. Enjoy :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T6LOYwtw4c

 

Commercial Acting Class Comedy

This is a video from a commercial acting class I took. We had to come up with three different characters, and read a script from a Popeye's commercial. I didn't know what I was doing, so just pulled it out of my hat, but I think it turned out pretty funny. — at Cocolaca Casting.

 

 

First Interview

Here's a link to my first on-camera interview.  I'm sure this is much more interesting if you speak Russian (which I don't).  You can see my interview at about 2:25 into the story.  Enjoy!

Walk it out!

My friend ReyRey Cervantes took a video of me and his boyfriend Brendan McWeeney walking down the street in San Francisco as proof that we both walk weird, and we kinda walk the same.  Years of struggling with a bad knee has permanently changed my gait.  OK SO I WALK WEIRD!!!  Oh well ???  So does Brendan LOL

 

Weed Shop: The Musical

In September of this year, I had the incredible opportunity to work with some very talented students on a USC film school project.  I really enjoyed working with the whole cast & crew.  It was such a positive uplifting experience.  I was truly inspired by their professionalism, hard work and positive attitudes.  They made the project look good and never lost the fun element while doing it.  I think that's rare in this business.  I haven't been doing it very long, but I know it's rare to find projects with that vibe.  

As soon as I saw the project listed, I knew I wanted to be a part of it -- afterall it combined three of my favorite things:  music, comedy and weed.  I was so nervous preparing for the audition because I wasn't sure what I would sing.  I finally settled on "Pinball Wizard," and that made all the difference.  I really nailed it during my audition, and they picked me.  Yayyyy!

Here's the final project.  Let me know what you think.

 

CEO Style

Here's a comedy sketch we did for "Funny or Die" about how CEO's bully their employees during the election.  Writer/Director:  Steve Royall

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmBbRjCf4oQ&list=UUduMjS7ohV1_HBTfrzEgITA&index=1&feature=plcp

Daddy's Grill

A few months ago (July 2012), we did a spec commercial that was purchased by Walmart.  Ours was one of three spots that was purchased.  I think it turned out great.  Director:  Jared Cicon

Daddy's Grill

 

Daddy's Grill