Worked on a Short Film

Today Sam worked, for free, on a short film called "The Converters." I learned a big lesson today....always ask what the job is all about before accepting. It ended up being fine and Sam did a good job playing a kid/psycho killer who murders the family dog.

The movie actually had a great story line and in the end Sam really isn't a psycho killer, but just a regular little kid. I can't tell you more than that. You will have to what until I send you a copy.

He will get copy and credit on the film...so he will have something to upload to his audition sites as video credits. Will be nice to have something people can actually look at.

The fun part....he got to work with the actor who plays "ABE," the fish guy in Hellboy and Hellboy 2. His name is Doug Jones. He was also in Pan's Labyrinth and the Fantastic 4 rise of the silver surfer....he played the silver surfer.

Sam wasn't in any scenes with him, but they talked on set and his make-up freaked Sam out. LOL

Check out Doug here..... http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0427964/ and see some of his credits as well as a ton of photos. Very cool. He is a very accomplished actor who was kind enough to help out a friend with shooting a short film. He was very nice to Sam.


Hope you guys had a Merry Christmas. Please leave Sam a comment once in a while. He likes to know that people care.

HUGS

Tracy and Sam

Cold Case

Sam will be an extra on "Cold Case" tomorrow.

He will be at an outdoor track meet. It is cold an rainy. Should be a great outside shoot. LOL. I went and got him a cheap winter coat at the Mervin's going out of business sale. $50 coat for $17.99. SWEET!!!! He said he should bring an umbrella too. Will pick one up at Target on the way to the shoot tomorrow.

Not sure how much this job pays, but probably about $130.

HUGS

Tracy and Sam

IMPROV GROUP

We just got the call.

Monday night Sam auditioned for an improv group which performs every week. The actors split 25% of the box office sales which roughly equals about $15 - 20 a week. He wants Sam to start this weekend but I need to call him and ask if Sam could start after the new year since this weekend is his play and then next weekend he goes to his Dad's house.

Super stoked that Sam will get to use his comedic background. This kid is always making me laugh. The name of the club is LA connection. Check it out online....

http://www.laconnectioncomedy.com/about/mission_statement.html

It is funny because it costs $100 to be a member of the comedy club...but it includes classes. He is currently taking an improv class for $195 a month, so this is cheaper and includes weekly shows to get his name out.

So, we will see how it goes for a while.

HUGS

Tracy and Sam

PS.....Sam's play starts this weekend if you are in the LA area come check him out. Tickets on sale at http://www.musicandtheatre.com/yst.htm