LOVE BUG the movie: the premiere

we had a super successful and overwhelming response at the premiere of LOVE BUG the movie...so much so that we had two screenings in one night, and the house was packed in both! many of the film's actors were in attendance including willy monfret, chris collins, mari agory, jennifer daniel, michael medugno, and aimee thrasher. it was a fun celebration for the cast, crew and producers to see their hard work reach completion on the big screen and to reconnect with each other.

katia sherman, owner of major model and
ramazan nanayev, writer/director LOVE BUG the movie

actors mari agory, chris collins, willy monfret and stylist christian wong

katia sherman & ramazan nanayev with lead actor willy monfret

check out more pics from the premiere of LOVE BUG the movie here:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.499300513520471.1073741835.436818239768699&type=1

for more about the writer/director, ramazan nanayev, visit:
www.ramazannanayev.com

this is just the beginning for ramazan. excited for his next project, stay tuned...

previous post on LOVE BUG the movie:
http://onamindbogglingjourney.blogspot.com/2013/12/love-bug-movie.html

LOVE BUG the movie

hey guys,

i've been very quiet on my blog this year. i've been working on a few things, but that's no excuse! that's even more reason to keep you up to speed on all-things-the-journey. one project i'm currently working on is "LOVE BUG."

the film follows a young man looking to love and to be loved and what happens when he falls for women at first sight. it features willy monfret, eugena washington, mari agory, kaitlyn raymond, charlotte lemay, katherin schlegel, chris collins and a host of other beautiful models from major model management, helmed by katia sherman. i'm the marketing lead for this film, brought to the project by writer and director, ramazan nanayev. he's a super talented filmmaker, and he also happens to be a classmate of mine through the independent film school (shout out to ela thier!).

take a look at the trailer...

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we're working on a film premiere here in the city which ain't easy with an independent short film budget!...but...we forge ahead. stay tuned...more exciting news to come!!

"Directing Actors" workshop

One of the exciting projects I'm working on is with writer/director Ela Thier.  I'm a writing student of hers as well as her casting director for The Independent Film School.  I'm fortunate to be able to see casting from the other side of the table, i.e. what stands out when looking at other actors' resumes, which headshots really stand out, how actors handle the communication process, what's deemed as prepared vs unprepared, and the list goes on.  I especially take pride in being able to give my opinion and suggestions for how to make the process a more positive one for actors since I usually share the actor side of the table.

Our upcoming workshop will help directors create a safe, inspiring and creative environment that will only support actors in their quest to bring truth to their work.  If you're an actor or a director interested in learning more, visit http://www.theindependentfilmschool.com/directing_actors.html.  Also check out Ela's work and words at www.elathier.com.