WIP (Warner Independent Pictures)

So in case you didn't know, WIP is the "the arthouse division of Warner Bros. " They have recently announced that the are closing down. (what a shame? No?) However, there is still one film that needs to be released before they close shop.

"Ok, so what", your asking yourself. Since WIP is closing down, they need some extra help to finish releasing this new Alan Ball film, "Towel Head". So that's where I come in. I'll be working for the VP of Publicity to help release the film. I might even get to meet the director, (who is working on this cool HBO series called, "True Blood") and make the premiere too? (Wouldn't that be cool?)

So after all the cool things, that might be coming up, the gig is up until they close, which is in the next two months. So maybe this could lead to something else. But as of right now, I've finally landed a full time gig. (Even if it's only for 2 months)

So wish me luck, cause I'll still be working at the restaurant on the weekends. Yes, that means I'll be working seven days a week. I'm not worried cause it's better then not working, ya know?

Some exciting stuff might be happening, so stay posted!

Thank goodness for friends...

So I thought I would put out the "good" vibe today, cause this week a couple job prospects came up unexpectedly.

My dear friend, Jen Sheck, called me about a possible two month temp position with Warner Independent. If you don't know, Warner Independent is closing down. However, they still have an Alan Ball film to release before they close shop. Hopefully if it the position gets approved, I'll be working with the VP of Publicity for the next two months. Jen threw my name out there when the idea of a temp came up. So thanks Jen, good looking out girl.

I recently spoke to a friend/colleague, Rob Hurwich. (I co-produced his music video.) So Rob teklls me that he has recently sold most of his equipment, put all his stuff in storage and has decided to go meditate with some Monks is California. Yeah, really, I'm not making this up. I was surprised, to say the least. However, he sounded excited and happy about the decision, so I'm totally happy for him. I can't wait to hear from him after his experience. So Rob told me about his last job and that they might be possibly looking for someone. He gave me an email address and told me to forward my resume and wait and hear back. So Robbie is looking out, throwing me a bone. Don't know if anything will come of it, but hey, it's something.

Today, I've actually got time sit a write something. I was sleeping yesterday when my phone went off. Yeah it was 11am, but hey, I didn't got to bed till 4am. So I reach over, totally half asleep and see that HBO is calling me. (Shit! I have to answer this!) I got asked if I could be in the office within the hour. Being the hungry workaholic I think I am, I said, "of course!" and hoped in the shower.

My friend/colleague, Jose Villalpando, got some bad news and had to leave abruptly. He called HR and asked specifically for me to come in and cover his desk. Thanks for thinking of me Jose.
(I'm hope your doing alright brotha. Hang in there man. And don't worry I'll hold down the fort here, cause I got your back. )

So things have been looking up for me this week. So I'm keepin my fingers crossed and waiting to see what pans out. Let's hope for some good new on Monday!

To all my peeps out there, good lookin out yo! And if your reading this, stay connected, cause it's our twenty-something network that is help everyone get to where they want to be.
;)

The Dark Knight

One word;

Epic.

I can't stop thinking about the movie.  The Best two and half hours ever.  I think I have to go back and see it again.  

Heath Ledger was freakin amazing as "the Joker".  I don't even know what to say.  Maybe I'll articulate better after a second screening.

Last weeks re-cap

Bueno.  Hola.  Hello.

Alright, first let's start off by apologizing to you readers out there.  I don't know who you are or how many of you there is.  But I know there is at least one.  And if your reading this right now, it might be you.  So, sorry to keep you in the dark this last week, but...I was in a bad mood.  Since my last post, I just knew I took a one way trip to negative city.  I didn't want to go there, but it happens from time to time.  I didn't feel the need to take you along with me.  

I have to admit, writing everyday is a task.  I know it's good for me to some degree, but I get sick of myself.  Really, I do sometime.  So I thought it best to not put off that negative energy out there in the world.  So there it is.  

There was one cool thing that happened last week.  The "French Party". Next post will be about that.  Other than that.  That was it.  Worked this weekend, waiting tables.  Yeah, you know it.  

I can't promise daily updates, cause if nothing is going on, it's usually the same thing.  Hangin at home with doggies, lookin for work.  I'm not saying, I won't be writing, it just might not be seven days a week, that's all.

Stay posted.

Brain Overload

It's Monday. Damm. I think I hurt my brain. Stuck here at this desk, I'm forced to wonder the the vast wonders of cyber-land. Thinking of any new ventures to bring in some money. What could I be doing, that's I'm not doing right now? After recent discussions, I've been guided to the photography business. But the problem is the same as anything else. Start up. I don't have any money to start anything, really. Maybe my head will just explode, like in that 80's David Cronenberg moive; Scanners. Blam!

Website, jobs, new projects, craigslist, mandy.com, jobs, headshots, workshops, blogs, facebook, networking, emails, calender, working for free, bullS*$&, frustration, irritation, resumes, blah, blah, blah. What the F#*&! What do I have do? Who do I have to sleep with?! What the F$*&!

I've been out of school for six months now. Got those F#*&ing student loans kickin in this month. I barely scrap by each month as it is. I'm not gonna die and I'm not gonna starve, but for F#*& shakes people, I've got a MFA and the only steady income I've got, comes from waiting tables. I've got a decent resume. Damm, damm, damm. I don't know what to do, mang. You know the crazy thing; I read somewhere that only 8% of Americans have a MFA.

So yeah, I'm in the top 10% of educated Americans, and my survival depends on how much people tip me. Oh wait, it gets better. I swear and I'm not making this up. One of the options to NOT repay your student loan; In the event of death. Yes people, if I want to get out of student loans, all I have to do is DIE! Now that sounds like a plan.

Maybe today is just one of those days that everything is bad. I don't know. But all this S#*t is true. Never mind me, I'm just irritable. I'm just running out of answers. Isn't that ironic? Guy in the top 10% running out of answers.

Maybe a Mac truck will just put me out of my misery....

UFC 86 / Hancock

I wish I could spend everyday like yesterday.

Got up whenever I got up.  Moseyed around the house.  Went out for a late brunch.  (that reminds me, I really like where I live)  Came back home, watched a movie.  ( In Bruges, w/Colin Farrell, it was actually pretty good.  I would recommend renting it.)  Took a nap.  Stopped by an old friend's house to wish her, happy b-day.  Watched the the fight (for free), grubbed some BBQ.  Headed out to go see a movie (for free).  Came home and passed out.

Thats the prefect combo.

Rampage Vs. Forest.  Five round unanimous decision that when to Forest!?  Was I watching the same fight?  I thought you had to "bet the champ to be the champ"?  Something shaddy going on there.  There's got to be a rematch.  

Hancock.  So it was decent summer movie.  I think you could wait till DVD.  I mean, all the really cool shots were given away in the trailer.  Will Smith was great as usual, but I just didn't feel like there was enough back story that was investigated.  It was just lacking.  And that's my opinion after the big "twist" was revealed.  All in all, B-.  I might wait.

The 4th

Nothin exciting.  No fireworks for me this year.  I spent the evening serving.  It was super slow.  

Oh!  Got my place back.  F.Y.I, I don't recommend letting any house guest stay past a week.  It's just not a good idea.  It's soo nice to have my place back.

HBO Day 3

I figured I write this morning. Didn't write last night, cause there really wasn't much to say. I spent 8 hours at a desk all day.

However, I did start to read a Screenplay my friend wrote. It's her first feature, "...HEAVEN, HELL OR AUSTIN, my female-centered comedy in the vein of WAYNE'S WORLD or HAROLD AND KUMAR..." So far it's a fun read. Makes me wish I had my own script to work on. But really, with all the other ideas I've got floating around, there is no room for a feature script idea. No way. I'm still brainstorming my 30min sitcom idea.

I could alway give hourly updates today. But that would be super boring. Every hour would be the same thing. "Sat at my desk. Browsed the internet. Answered the phone. Back to the internet." That's all it would say, really. There's rumors of getting off early today, since it's a three day weekend for all the peeps here. However, I've got to serve tomorrow night. So no fireworks for me. If you've got a real job, enjoy your weekend. I'll working serving Sunday too, then back there on Monday. Maybe I'll have a couple days off after that.

HBO Day 1

So I took a chance this morning and I took Beverly Glen to get to Santa Monica today.  At first it was backed up and I thought maybe it was a mistake.  Once traffic started moving, it flowed pretty smooth all the way over.  I think it only took 25 min.  Sweet.

Spent the whole day at a desk in front of a computer, waiting for the phone to ring.  It's such easy money.  That's about it.  

Came home, took the dog out for a walk.  That's four miles last night and three tonight.  I'm gonna lose some damm weight.

That's a wrap.  Manana amigos.  Oh yeah, there's this cool show called, Attack of the show, on G4 (it's a cable channel)  and it's really cool.  You should check it out.