C47Houston WEEKLY Issue no. 42 w/ Dir. Ash Davito by C47Houston News & Entertainment Magazine

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Sunday, November 1st The Spring Film Group, The Starship Films Production company and Producer/Director Joe Grisaffi invite the public to the screening of “Lars the Emo Kid” starting at 6:30PM at the Studio Movie GrillCityCentre (822 Town & Country Blvd., Houston, TX 77024 / Beltway 8 and I-10). If you recall in our last WEEKLY the team met their crowdfunding goal on KickStarter to pay for the venue and raised a few extra bucks to help them with the cost of submitting the movie to festival circuit. Written by Paxon Gilmore and Directed by Joe Grisaffi and based on a series of short films created by Mr. Gilmore, the story follows Lars Hyde who is experiencing depression due to the loss of his best friend. Getting back to school, his personality leads others to bully him and, to top things off, his parents are divorcing. Lars is ready to cash it in. About to break, Lars comes across a band of misfits who help him pick up the pieces, find his place in the world and show him what real friendship is all about. Casting includes: Paxton Gilmore as Lars, Nichole Elliott, Tyler Tackett, David Simpson, Belinda Owino, Brandon Hampton, Grace Powell, Tiffany Grant, Elizabeth Redpath, Roland Ruiz, Kasey James, Dan Braverman, Sara Gaston and Michael Wayne Thomas. Also, the team will be presenting the movie for FREE, Saturday, November 7th at Microsearch-Houston (11500 Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston, TX 77031) starting at Noon and at 2PM. Director Joe Grisaffi will be in attendance to give you some movie tip and tricks, and to disucuss his career which includes “Conjoined”, “Dead of Knight” and many more. Ticket for the Screening at the Studio Movie Grill-CityCentre are still available and only $9. You can order them at: http://tinyurl.com/ntzy9xp Learn more about “Lars the Emo Kid” and “Like” them on FB at: https://www.facebook.com/larstheemokid and check out their IMDB page at: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1884338/

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Call for Projects is OPEN! NEW: WorldFest-NASA Awards The organizer and Founder of the WorldFest-Houston Independent Film Festival, Mr. Hunter Todd has announced that the festival is accepting projects for their 49th Annual festival, coming up next year, April 8th through April 17th, 2016, in Houston, Texas. Worldfest-Houston offers international competition in Ten Major Competition Categories! Features, Shorts, Doc/Business Films, Student, Experimental, Screenplays, New Media, TV Production, TV Commercials and Music Videos and over 200 sub-categories for a fair competition. AND, new to WorldFest-Houston, the team and organizers are adding a new competition award, WorldFest-NASA. In this area any film production that uses NASA stock footage as a significant or integral part of their production will compete for cash awards in four WorldFestNASA Awards categories including Shorts, Features, Documentary and New Media. You may enter your project online via their entry platform or via FilmFreeway.com. NEW this year is that you can now enter your project via Vimeo, in addition to DVD/BR Entries and Jump Drive. EarlyBird Deadline: November 15th, 2015 Main Entry Deadline: December 15th, 2015 Online Deadline: January 15th, 2016 Final Deadline January 31st, 2016

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Santikos Palladium AVX Entertainment Producer Charles Irving, Charles Irving Films in association with LL Productions, Director Jason Aleman and Director Lakisha Lemons are pleased to invite you to the screening of two Irving Films & Productions feature motion pictures, “Hope” and “Never Quit”, all starting at 6:30PM with a Red Carpet Event at the Santikos Palladium AVX Entertainment Theater (7301 West Grand Parkway, South, Richmond, TX 77407), Thursday evening, October 29th. The Red Carpet event will lead to the 7PM screening of Director Lakisha Lemon’s new feature motion picture “Hope”. Written by Mr. Irving and screenplay by Jai Aitch, the story follows a young man who hits rock bottom and with no where to turn. With the loss of all hope, desire and motivation he slowly pulls up his boot straps with the help of his faith and trust in God. Casting includes LeMarc Johnson in the title role, Timeca Seretti, Aliyuana NyKol, Sara Dashun, Debra Jackson, Carlos Sepuvelda, Ryan Houston and Jason Carmicheal. Behind the camera as Cinematographer is Kevin Keller. (IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2596299 ). Then, stick around for Director Jason Aleman’s new feature motion picture “Never Quit” starting at 8:30PM. Written by Mr. Irving and screenplay by Felicia Irving, the story follows the promising young female basketball player, Kayla. When Kayla is stricken with illness, her dreams of winning the championship game are slipping away. When face with losing it all, will she give up or will she rise like a champion to find the courage and faith to NEVER QUIT? Casting includes Lee Waddell, Kristin McKenzie, Bill Ross, Barbara Ackles, Nick Nicholson, Cara Cockran and Brady Martin. Behind the camera is cinematographer Kevin Keller. Tickets are only $10.49 for both movies. VIP Package only $25.00 Learn more about the movies, cast and crew on their IMDB page at: IMDB Hope: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2564456/ IMDB Never Quit: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3557730/ And, to order your tickets before they are sold-out at: http://tinyurl.com/qzl76ut © 2008-2015 C47Houston News & Entertainment Magazine H.L. Media Productions www.C47Houston.com - All Rights Reserved.

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“So I audition a lot, but it's not often that I come across a role in a production that really really really gets me excited. Getting the opportunity to even read for it is an honor, then to walk out of the audition and feel like you rocked it hard is a true blessing. However, the come down and disappointment is always so much worse when you realize that you were not chosen. It's the nature of the “biz” and you can't dwell on it. But damn...it sucks!” Actress Heather Williams

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Friday, October 30th Austin Director Will James Moore, I Love that Dog Films and the Film Exchange are pleased to invite the public to the World Premiere of their new feature Drama/Thriller “Jack’s Apocalypse” starting at 9:30PM as part of the 2015 Austin Film Festival, Friday, October 30th at the Galaxy Highland 10 Theater (6700 Middle Fiskville Rd. Austin, TX 78752) and an encore screening at the State Theater (719 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701) starting at 9:45PM Wednesday, November 4th. Written by Mr. Moore and John Measells, screenplay by Jonathan Case, Will Moore and Bradley Montesi, the story follows Jack Coleman and ex-politician and man who loses his family, settles into alcohol and drug addiction and finds his life spiraling out of control. When Jack’s brother, a colonel in the Air Force, appears unexpectedly tasking jack with keeping his wife and daughter alive during the impending apocalypse, Jack is force to reckon with his addiction. “Jack’s Apocalypse” is a journey into the mind and soul of a man who has lost everything as he struggles to keep his brother’s family and himself alive. Casting by Vicky Boone, the movie stars David Maldonado as Jack Coleman, Jamie Tisdale as Shannon Coleman, Tishuan Scott, Nick Stevenson, Grover Coulson, Walter Womack, Kira Pozehl, Matthew James, Bobby Haworth, Jennifer Joseph and Gary Teague. Behind the camera is Cinematographer Steven Acevedo, who has an impressive resume. ( http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0009729/ ) Learn more about “Jack Apocalypse” on their IMDB page at: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3769594/ And, Follow them and “Like” them on FB at: https://www.facebook.com/jacksapocalypse/ and on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/IAJAmovie

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Director Travis Johns, Producer Jarrod Gullett and the Proud Pony International productions company are in production of their feature documentary “The Trouble with Ray”. Based on the short movie, the team decided to make the full feature version of the documentary adding new and never-seen-before footage, fresh images and more in-depth interviews with some famous figures. Here is a chance to see what this story is all about by attending a sneak peek and, at the same time, the KickStarter Campaign Launch Party starting at 7PM, Wednesday, November 11th, 2015 at the newly renovated Alley Theatre (615 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77002). Indulge in cocktails with controversy. Savor hors d’oeuvres alongside deliciously unsavory exploits. And relish in Ray Hill’s vivid and vital fight to bring justice and equality to all. “Over the past few months, we’ve learned so much,” comments Producer Jarrod Gullett”, “not only about the key players who have worked to transform the LGBT community in Houston, but also the exciting role Houston has played in leading the change on a national level.” C47Houston viewed the short movie this feature documentary is based and, it was powerful and enlightening. WE also met Mr. Hill, who attended the screening. The short movie has won awards and is still going strong. RSVP to TheTroubleWithRay@gmail.com Learn more about “The Trouble with Ray” and “Like” them on FB at: http://on.fb.me/1NkFNwU Follow them on Twitter at: www.Twitter.com/troublewithray Find them on Instagram @thetroublewithray AND, Donate through their fiscal sponsor, The Austin Film Society at: http://bit.ly/1JoYrjg

November 12th through 19th, 2015

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Wednesday, November 11th

Mr. Ash Davito IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2725757/

C47Houston has a great job. WE get the fantastic opportunity to meet some outstanding people who want to make their mark and, hopefully, continue telling stories by creating a movie and presenting that movie to an audience. WE were invited to the Premiere of “Temp to Fire” at the Landmark River Oaks Theater and to be honest, we really hadn’t heard too much about the movie and we certainly didn’t know anything about its director, Ash Davito. What we did know was that “Temp to Fire”, a feature motion picture, was the first movie Mr. Davito has made. This was his directorial feature venture. Of course, we were skeptical about the production quality of a first time director and we were surprised to find that he made a very well made movie and a movie that, I believe, can resonate with a lot of people. WE were thrilled that this first time director accepted our interview offer. We are pleased to present...Director Ash Davito

C47Houston: Thank you sir for taking the time to answer a few questions for our followers. You are an actor turning into a filmmaker and directing your own project “Temp to Fire”, this will be your first movie and your directorial feature movie, at that. Why have you decided to transition to making movies instead of acting in them?

Mr. Davito: I chose to make the transition from actor to director because I’ve always been a writer at heart. As I continued to learn the “movie business” from an actor’s point of view I realized that actors were at the bottom of the food chain in this industry, unless you are a household name. I became more interested in making new stars verses hiring one. Also, I hated the fact of leaving my destiny in someone else’s hands when I could just grad the wheel, as it were, and take control. Waiting for that next audition or phone call for a “yes” or “no” just to be in someone else’s film.

C47Houston: Well, most people start making short movies to develop their skills and to learn through experience what it takes to make a movie and YOU have decided to tackle a major feature length motion picture endeavor as opposed to a simpler short movie. How does that happen?

I could give them a small role without ruining the continuity of my film. So, saying that I stayed pretty much on script. C47Houston: Was the movie based on fact or fiction?

Mr. Davito: “Temp To Fire” is a fiction movie that I created based

Mr. Davito: The reason I didn’t do a short film like most people do is

on general life experiences from comedy to romance.

because I have ten years of professional experience in the movie business. So naturally, I had more experience than most directors. As an actor I observed, learned and appreciated every position on movie set. Most importantly, I never desired to do a short film because I am sure of what I am capable of doing, with or without experience. I figured if I can produce a short I can produce a long. I took that leap of faith and I believe that I was successful in doing so.

C47Houston: As a first time director, with a feature length movie under your belt, as it were, and looking at the entire process you had to go through to make this movie, from a directors POV and, in your opinion, what are some of the more important aspects of the process that you learned about making a movie?

C47Houston: The ability to take that first step that “leap of faith” and make a movie has to be a major decision in anyone’s life. After all you are bringing a group of people together to make a movie. What do you say to people waiting to make a movie?

Mr. Davito: You know, for all the aspiring filmmakers waiting to make a movie I encourage you to START YOUR FILM AND FINISH IT. DO NOT wait on anyone because the end is just the beginning. Now you have to be able to market and you have to have a solid plan to push that film. Most people don’t start or finish because of the “fear of failure” or they are not dedicated to accomplishing their goals. Like the saying goes, “Just do it!” C47Houston: You wrote “Temp To Fire”. Did the feature movie follow the script or were there a lot of revisions or rewrites?

Mr. Davito: It was my personal goal to never have to go back and fix my script or film once completed. Actually, I set the bar high to make room for very little mistakes. I had no revisions in my script. I am the type of director that gives actors room to create and be a “true” talent. I required my actors to give me what’s in the script first then to give me whatever that wanted to with their character in the other takes. From there I ran with whatever worked best for the scene and moved forward. I also created new characters that were not in the script during the casting process. Some cast members had a unique talent so I knew

Mr. Davito: In my opinion as a director the most important part of this experience was to give opportunity to as many people as I could and to watch how each person handled that opportunity. I knew because of my experience that I was spoiling my cast members during this production. If you give an inexperienced talent a credible opportunity that jump-starts his or her career, everyone is not ready to handle the responsibility of being in this business. I, personally, rather have the right attitude over the great talent. The right attitude will follow my directions and always be eager to learn. With that and someday, they can be a huge star. C47Houston: Describe your particular directing style as it relates to cast and crew.

Mr. Davito: I describe my directing style as incensed…fun, yet result oriented. I’m a completely different person on set. My sets are family like environments. We pray, we laugh, we cry, but most importantly, we work hard so that we are getting closer to our dreams. People will only respect you based on the standards you set for yourself. I am everyone’s friend, but as a producer/director, I am also responsible for choosing the “right” people that create the kind of environment my cast and I can enjoy working in. C47Houston: We understand that you were the executive producer on “Temp To Fire”, as well. As an executive producer (and NOT a director or an actor), what are some of the things you learned about producing your first feature movie?

Mr. Davito: As an Executive Producer I learned that I am responsible for bringing this movie together successfully and making sure this film is as credible of a platform as it could possibly be for everyone involved. Again, I am responsible for hundreds of people getting closer to their dreams and heart desires. That doesn’t happen by working for just anyone. As I look at the 30 plus movies on my resume I can’t help but to ask, “Why are only 3 of them distributed nationally and on TV networks?” Simple answer is that those Executive Producers had experience and developed a solid plan to launch those 3 movies out into orbit from the very beginning. C47Houston: You selected an amazing cast of talented actors to be in your movie. Many times the cast don’t match or are mis-cast, but you managed to create an “ensemble”. This couldn’t have been a coincidence.

Mr. Davito: My amazingly assembled cast was not coincidence. I’m also the casting director; you have to have an eye for talent. The “Temp To Fire” movie cast consists of overlooked talent that’s been around Houston for years that have just been waiting for someone to give them an opportunity. Don’t get me wrong, I have an All-Star Cast of talent and some resumes are quite impressive. However, as the writer of this film…nobody knows the vision more than I do, even for the cast. Some characters were specifically created based on what I knew some actors where capable of pulling off. I think it worked rather well and they all did a fantastic job in their performances.

C47Houston: We were invited to see your movie and we thank you for that opportunity. We were impressed that, as a first time director making a feature movie, the movie was, itself, very well made. It is apparent that you took your time in making sure that you made a good movie and put it together very well for a viewing audience. How did you learn this stuff?

Mr. Davito: Although, I had an amazing team that contributed to this film, I, technically, assembled the cast and produced this entire project myself. Remember, I have ten years of professional experience so I knew from the very start exactly what I wanted to do and whom I wanted to do it with. I hired the best DP and Editor (which was the same person) I could find because those are two hats I have no interest in wearing. I knew that if I could get the right person on board to help bring this film to life that I was on to do something big. C47Houston: You wrote and directed a movie that was NOT gangster related, rap genre related, filled with drugs, sex, killing people and presented a movie about a struggling actor trying to maintain a theatre curriculum. What is your personal philosophy or opinion regarding the type of messages some people, not all, are delivering to an audience?

Mr. Davito: I believe that the “message” any artist puts out to the world is always instrumental in life whether it be an album, book or a movie. A simple “message” can change the world and help build or destroy our new generation. I wanted my “message” to be relatable while bringing inspiration and laughter to viewers of all ages and nationalities. I not too opinionated about the messages other artists convey because sometimes I just simply don’t understand where they are coming from or it’s a message I can’t relate to. That’s not to say they they’re doing anything wrong but the reality is many people are watching what messages we put out, even in how we carry ourselves off the screen. That alone brings about a certain responsible us creative talents have to be conscious of. C47Houston: What is next for “Temp of Fire”?

Mr. Davito: I have my sights on AMC, then eventually Netfilx, Redbox, and other networks and distribution outlets to prosper this platform as destiny catches up with time. C47Houston: From what we have seen, YOU are an asset for Houston’s filmmaking scene. What is next for Writer and Director Ash Davito?

Mr. Davito: I appreciate that C47Houston is considering me as “asset to Houston”. That is the ultimate objective. To raise the bar high and encourage other filmmakers to get the city involved with new projects. Me, personally, I’ve already written the sequel for “Temp To Fire” as well as a suspense horror animated “Car-toon” movie based on my children’s book (I selfpub-lished), called “Sunny & Star Elf”. I am also working a documentary about my neighborhood in Houston, a dance workout video and a television series that I am developing. Currently, I’m working on getting the funding ready and working out the budgets so that I can produce great quality film projects on a consistent basis. C47Houston: What is your personal opinion with regard to the Houston filmmaking scene AND, what would you change, if anything? OR, are you happy with it?

Mr. Davito: I personally think that Houston filmmakers don’t get enough of the talent in Houston and the...

City of Houston involved. As a director, now, I can understand that some things are easier said than done. The resources have to be in place, but that’s no excuse not to execute your plan and be resourceful. The Houston film community is small and broken into many circles that can sometimes rival against each other. WE ought to be helping each other instead of counter-acting each other. I don’t compare or compete. What’s for me is for me and just because I help someone reach his or her dreams does not mean I won’t reach mine. C47Houston: What is the hardest thing about making a movie?

Mr. Davito: I think the hardest thing about making a movie is to get to the point where you don’t need anything from anyone and you can be totally free to direct your vision. Also, it’s really hard to get so many different talents and personalities aligned with one purpose…to make a great film.

Professional Advice The Advice given is the advice and opionon of Actor, Producer and Director Ash Davito and does not refelect the advise or viewsof this publication or the producer at C47Houston News & Entertainment Magazine or C47Houston WEEKLY,

C47Houston: Last questions. Thank you very much for your time. Again, “Temp of Fire” is excellent movie. You have dabbled into making your own feature motion picture. You have experienced something that only a very few people will ever do. You have achieved, progressed and have had some discouraging moments, I am sure in making this movie, these are the things that make us better as we learn from out mistakes and learn from out successes. If you could pass along some advice about filmmaking to our younger and eager want to be filmmakers, what would you say?

Mr. Davito: I would say have faith and believe in yourself. If you believe in yourself, first, it makes it easier to deal with the many “No’s” you will get and the difficult times throughout the process of successfully completing a film. Once you believe in yourself it also gives you the strength to say, “To hell with other people’s opinion. This is my life, my movie, my vision, period.” Then move forward and go get it done. See you at the top or from the top. Website: www.DavitoFamilyPublishing.com

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Director Joe Grisaffi and Writer/Producer Courtney Sandifer are raising funds through IndieGogo to help make their new family motion picture “Kids Vs. Zombies”. Written by Courtney Sandifer, the story follows a brother and sister team that work together to outwit a barrage of peculiar zombies, rescue their mother and save a town. Written to reflect her kids’ fascination with zombies, but in a way that her own kids (8 and 10) and other kids of the same age, could watch the movie without trauma or seeing a therapist, “Kids Vs. Zombies” will be gross but without the blood. Taking the traditional zombies and making them “kid-friendly” and most importantly...funny. Action will be full of wacky, slap-stick sort of “Home Alone” type traps and defense techniques. Casting continues and currently open. Raising funds through IndieGoGo, the production team has a goal of 12.5k. As of publication they have raised just a little under 2k, but have 15 days to go on their crowdfunding campaign. “Kids Vs. Zombies” will be directed by Houston’s Joe Grisaffi. He is

The director of the cult feature horror motion picture “Dead of Knight”, the comedy/thriller and award-winning “Conjoined” and the drama cult comedy feature “Lars the Emo Kid” which is screening this coming Sunday, November 1st that the Studio Movie Grill-CityCentre. Online tickets are available for $9 at: http://tinyurl.com/ntzy9xp Learn more about “Kids Vs Zombies” and “Like” them on FB at: https://www.facebook.com/KidsVsZombies/ Check out their IMDB page at: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3450270 Visit their website at: http://kidsvszombies.com And, help fund this movie by contributing generously at their IndieGoGo campaign page at: http://igg.me/at/KVZ/x

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Actor, Producer and now Director Ash Davito and Davito Family Films premiered their new feature comedy motion picture “Temp To Fire” Thursday, October 1st at the Landmark River Oaks Theater. The movie brought in a theater full of people to see a movie about a struggling actor who takes a temporary teaching job at his old school’s theater department. At the risk of terminating the department the “Actor” has only one chance to impress school officials. C47Houston was invited to the premiere and we took some pictures. We are working on a FlixReview. That review should be released sometime in November. Stay tuned for that. Learn more about “Temp to Fire” on their IMDB page at: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4919560/ And, learn more about the movie in our September/October issue of C47Houston News & Entertainment Magazine. <Order Here>

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Actor turned director Mykle McCoslin, Writer Amelia Ornelas and the Ricornel Productions company are on the final push to raise funds on the crowdfunding site KickStarter to help produce their new “female” horror/comedy short motion picture “ZomBFFs”. Written by Amelia Ornelas and based on a short script and short movie called “Secrets Among Friends” and in order to appeal to a larger demographic audience, the script was reworked and rewritten to include a horror element. The story follows a group of women who have known each other since they were children. When one of them passes away they decide to stage an impromptu séance for laughs and accidentally bring an old friend back from the dead. “I wrote this script after years of reading breakdowns that read more about the physicality of the female characters rather than their actual characters (ie: hot moms, sexy girlfriends, young mother),” explains writer and producer Amelia Ornelas, “so I decided if I wanted to see breakdowns that were different, I should then create these breakdowns that were different.”

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Casting is still being developed and includes Amelia Jeffries, Jemma Evans, Lindsay Anne Ehrhardt and Fabrizia Faustinella. The movie is slated as “The End” meets “Shaun of the Dead” with a twist of “Beetlejuice” and, most of all WOMEN! Deadline to contribute and help these moviemakers meet their 15k goal is coming up at the end of Saturday, October 31st. You can help produce “ZomBFFs” by visiting their KickStarter page at: http://kck.st/1P7K49c and contributing what you can. KickStarter is an all-or-nothing crowdfunding site, so your contributions are important, no matter how small or large. Learn more and “Like” them on fb at: https://www.facebook.com/ZomBFFsmovie And, visit their website at: http://www.zombffsmovie.com/ Kickstarter Contributions at: http://kck.st/1P7K49c

Major Houston Mixer & Networking Event Sponsored by Houston Cast & Crew's Rod Mitchell and Marketing Dynamics' Andy Valadez and Women In Film & Television, Houston's President, Anita Long

Thursday November 5th Women in Film & Television-Houston, Marketing Dynamics and Houston Cast and Crew invite the public to their Mixer and Networking Event, Thursday, November 5th starting at 7PM at the Baker Street Pub & Grill (17278 Tomball Parkway / 249-1960, exit 249 at FM 1960). It’s been a some time since there has been a major networking mixer here in Houston. The team invites you to meet the “who’s who” in the Houston film and television scene. Bring your cameras, your business cards and practice your networking skills and meet actors, filmmakers, directors, talent agents, screenwriters and producers who regularly hold workshops to improve your business skills as you further your career in the entertainment business. You never know who you are going to meet at this mix and mingle. The team is expecting around 400 people to show up to this event. Of course, there is plenty of parking to accommodate everyone. Baker Street Pub and Grill serves drinks and food. Be there, bring your cameras, take pictures, put on Instagram, get involved and meet people.

Houston Director Chuck Norfolk and Lucky Chucky Productions have announced that their 2014 cult classic feature horror/comedy motion picture “The Haunted Trailer” is now on Amazon.com. Written by Chuck, Steven and Tim Norfolk, the story is about two hick brothers, (Elvis and Aaron) their crazy redneck momma and their sexy sister Prissy who must exorcise their mobile home of an ancient demon set free to fulfill the 2012 prophecy. With the help of a low rent TV evangelist by the name of Reverend Wiggems they try to rid the trailer of this demon or the world will end. For a full list of cast and crew visit their IMDB page at: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2224227/ Learn more about “The Haunted Trailer” and “Like” them on FB at: https://www.facebook.com/TheHauntedTrailer/ And, visit their Website at:http://www.thehauntedtrailermovie.com/ Also, order “The Haunted Trailer” (Rent or Buy) and see a trailer on Amazon.com at: http://tinyurl.com/nc62yja

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CLICK THIS Director Juven Cavazos updates the status of his new feature project, almost two-years in the making, “A Lonely Woman”. The Director is happy to announce that the project is in the last stages of post production with some ADR work left and this highly anticipated feature motion picture should be released. However, prior to release, the production team hopes to have a test screening late November or early December. Written by Mr. Cavazos, the story tell the story of a docile and shy girl, Annie, who transforms into a merciless woman named Jezebel. Jezebel only has revenge on her mind. Casting includes Youlika Skafida as Jezebel, Joe Grisaffi, Lance Henry and Tommy Poynter. For a listing of cast and crew visit their IMDB page at: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3027994/ And, find them on FB at: https://www.facebook.com/alonelywomanmovie/

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Thursday, November 5th Join Marketing Dynamics’ Andy Valadez, Joanna Sanchez and C47Houston News & Entertainment Magazine for an impromptu and informal Coffee MEETUP and Power MEETING to welcome Hollywood Actress/Acting Coach and Producer Joanna Sanchez from 2PM to 3:30PM at The Corner Bakery and Café (9311 I-10, Katy Freeway, Houston TX 77024 / Just off Echo Lane and Blalock Rd). Ms. Sanchez is an established Actress and Producer who is currently guest stars on FXX “The League” and MTV’s “Awkward”. She takes time out of her busy schedule to fly in to Houston to presents her acting classes to those interested in making a career in the film industry. This is a time to network, practice your networking skills and meet some outstanding people. This is a FREE event and everyone is welcome to show up, have coffee and get to know Mr. Sanchez. Show UP!

Presents: Mac Wellman’s

through October 31st With fantastic reviews, the Artistic Director of the Mildred’s Umbrella Theatre Company, Ms. Jennifer Decker, invites the public to the presentation of writer Mac Wellman’s stage play “Dracula” currently running through Saturday, October 31st starting at 8PM at the Spring Street Studios and in Studio 101 (1824 Spring Street, Houston, TX 77007). This is the last weekend. Directed by Ms. Decker, the story follows two sexually repressed women who find the freedom and passion of the “Vampiric” world in the late days of Victorian London in a bizarre and offbeat rendition of Bram Stoker’s classic novel. Casting includes Christie Guidry as Mina, Patricia Duran as Lucy, Philip Hays as Dracula, John Dunn as Jonathan, Ryan Kelly as Seward, Blake Weir as Quincy, Jason Duga as Simmons and Ron Reeder as Van Helsing. Also in this play and playing Vampiretts, Sara Jo Dunstan, Katrina Ellsworth, Arianna Bermudez and Tori Dominquez playing the peasant and nun. The play is choreographed by Jennifer Wood, set designed by Lee O. Barker, Costumes designed by Lindsay Burns, Light designed by Trevor Ritenour, Music/Sound designed by Andy McWilliams. The show is all managed Bree Bridger. For tickets and information visit:

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