I'm a NYC author and filmmaker who has done his share of crap in both fields. The works I am most proud of: Dreg (novel), Blood for the Muse (comic book and independent film) and Flesh for the Beast (film). I have recently branched out into acting, and will appear in Joe Monk's THE BUNKER ( www.joemonks.com ) and two films by Alan Rowe Kelly: THE BLOOD SHED ( www.thebloodshed.net ) and the anthology HUNG BY A THREAD in Alan Rowe Kelly's segment, A FAR CRY FROM HOME ( www.hungbythread.com ). I have been nominated for two International Horror Guild Awards and a Bram Stoker Award. I spent my early years cranking out Skinimax product, and am now looking to redefine myself, career and art. If you are a filmmaker, you can become a member of the Film Bastards Association. Now, let us review the qualifications for becoming a bonafide FILM BASTARD:
1). Never compromise your vision or art (unless there is so much money in it that you can hire someone to wipe your ass).
2). Never be afraid to say no.
3). Never let a moneyman or distributor convince you that selling out is in your best interest (unless there is so much money in it that you can hire someone to assist the person you hired to wipe your ass).
4). You must throw at least one hissy fit on set.
5). Never cast an actress to appear nude in your movie.
6). Never cast a model who is cool with nudity as an actress in your movie.
7). At least ten times during production, say, "That's okay, we'll fix it in post!"
If you can follow these simple rules, I dub thee: FILM BASTARD!!!!!
INTERESTS:
Professional wrestling, retro exploitation, horror films of the seventies, and new and exciting independent films...
I'd like to meet:
Rod Serling, but I don't see that happening. At least, hopefully, no time soon... Seriously, though, any actors, actresses, artists, FX people,etc., interested in breaking into B-film please feel free to contact me. I know a bunch of people in the biz and am also looking for fresh blood for my own ventures. I am also very interested in seeing the work of new independent filmmakers.
Music:
HURT (Johnny Cash)
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Movies:
George Romero and Stanley Kubrick, please... I also love independent and micro cinema of the bizarre and strange. TOO MANY EXACT TITLES TO LIST!!!
Television:
Ghost Hunters RULES!!!!!! Gotta love THE SHIELD.
Books:
I AM LEGEND by Richard Matheson and THE BEAST WITHIN by Edward Levy
