Week of March 30th

On Monday, 03/30, Brandon had an audition for a reoccuring role on GENERAL HOSPITAL. Unfortunately, he did not get a call-back ALL BECAUSE OF HIS BLUE EYES (the producers wanted brown....natural brown). So.....what a bummer!! The casting director loved Brandon and said that he had "soap opera looks" and his read was "spot on target" and his acting was "brillant and fantastic." But, producers ONLY wanted kids at call-backs with naturally brown eyes and brown hair. UGHHHHH The good thing is....he is on the casting director's "radar" for future roles. So, a guess a thumbs up on that!! On Tuesday, 03/31, Brandon had a voice-over audition for a US CELLULAR radio commercial. Which is a quick turn-around, so I am guessing he did not book. AWWW man!! But, on Wednesday, 04/01, Brandon shot his national ad campaign for JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGES. This is a print job and is entitled: VACATIONVILLE. The ad will feature kids jumping into the lake. It was a really fun shoot up in Agoura Hills, CA. Brandon had a BLAST!! Lastly, we went on a hike through Griffith Park and saw the movie MONSTERS VS. ALIENS....what a cute movie!!

YOUNG ARTIST AWARDS

On Sunday, March 29th, Brandon walked the red carpet at the Globe Theater for the 30th Annual Young Artist Awards. Brandon was nominated for BEST ACTOR in a SHORT FILM category. Although he did not win, he was happy to be nominated with his fellow acting peers and received a plaque for his nomination. He got to meet Corey Feldman (who won a Lifetime Achievement Award) and had fun in the park afterwards with his manager and some other friends.

Week of March 23rd

Well, Monday and Tuesday we were filming TRANSCENDENCE in Palmdale. Upon our return home, Brandon had an audition on 03/25 for ODYSSEY. This is a faith based book series that is narrated on tape. Brandon had to read a lot of dialogue for the audition and is not sure about the audition....so we will see. On 03/26, Brandon had a call-back for the USC Grad Film "Swish." We felt like the audition went well, but filming starts this weekend--so I guess he did not book it. Initially Brandon did not like the script and overall-we felt he was too old for the part (so we were suprised by the call-back). On 03/27, Brandon had an audition for a reoccuring role on ICARLY. Again....a role that they were looking for 14-15, but Brandon went in anyways. His agent and manager are trying to get him in front of the casting directors as much as possible so that he stays fresh in their mind. He had good audition, but will not go any further because he is too young. But, that's ok-casting really likes him. :-) We also had the chance to go to Disneyland/California Adventure on the 27th! WOW! That was a fun day! My favorite ride is California Screamin' and Space Mountain. We stayed till the park closed (well even after....cause we were in line at Space Mountain). I had blisters the next day, too. Brandon had LOADS of fun with Kayleebeth.

TRANSCENDENCE

On March 21st, Brandon started filming the independent short film, TRANSCENDENCE. We filmed in Palmdale, CA at 3,400 ft. elevation. Boy was it cold. Soooo cold that I got laryngitis from it (I am FINALLY recovering now). Thank goodness Brandon did not get sick. The shoot was cancelled on the 22nd, as they got some snow up in the mountains, but we filmed again on the 23rd and the 24th. Brandon had a lot of fun working in the role of Kyle. We can't wait to see the final film and hope that it turns out well and gives him some footage for his demo reel.

Week of March 16th

Well, we started off the week with a print casting for JOHNSONVILLE SAUSAGES (which Brandon ended up booking). YEAH!! On March 17th, we had our St. Patty's Day Party at the apartment complex---that was LOTS of fun!!! Friday, March 20th, Brandon audition for an episode of Batman (voice-over role). He said it went ok....those voice-over animation gigs are HARD to book!! Brandon also officially started his spring break on the 20th and we drove up to Palmdale to stay with some friends. Thanks Nancy, Shannon & Joseph for your hospitality!! On March 21st, Brandon started filming TRANSCENDENCE. And boy was it cold....so cold, they cancelled the Sunday shoot day. So, we hung out with the Castanon's and went to the JJPZ Talent Showcase on Sunday, March 22nd. Boy, was that a GOOD talent show!! Congrats to all of our talented friends: Joseph, Kayleebeth, Joey, Aaron, and Jackson.

Happy St. Patty's Day!!

I know I am late in posting this, but I wanted to post some pictures from the St. Patty's Day Karoake Party at our apartment complex. Hope you all had a FUN day!!

Liberty Lane Pre-Shoot

On Saturday, 03/14, Brandon shot a scene from the film LIBERTY LANE. Brandon is being considered for the role of Tim. We had so much fun on the shoot and we hope that Brandon (and his friend, Joey) are cast in the final project. We are keeping our fingers crossed.