Lex Talionis is an official selection...

Lex Talionis has been accepted into the 2011 Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival in September!
More details to come, so check back soon!

SECOND SEASON ANNOUNCED!

Photo copyrighted to respective owners at Happily Divorced/TV Land.

JUST ANNOUNCED:

TV Land picked up Happily Divorced for a second season!
The show is scheduled to return in the spring of 2012.

Don't forget to tune in and set your DVR's every
Wednesday night at 10:30|9:30c on TVLand!

Read the article in the L.A. Times by clicking HERE.

Meeting Emilio Rivera...

I recently had the privilege of meeting Emilio Rivera, who plays the role of Marcus Alvarez, the leader of the Mayans in the Sons of Anarchy. He has been in many television shows and films, including Collateral, one of my all time favorites directed by Michael Mann. I have been able to talk with him on many occasions about film production and the upcoming season!

Ratings are in!

According to The Futon Critic and a press release from TVLand: "Happily Divorced drew in 2.4 million total viewers at 10:30 p.m. and when combined with its encores at 11 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. attracted 4.4 million total viewers." Read more HERE!

(Photo copyrighted to respective owners at Happily Divorced/TV Land.)

If you happened to miss the premiere of Happily Divorced, you can watch the pilot HERE. Tune in next week for another hilarious episode at 10:30|9:30c after Hot In Cleveland on TVLand!

Check out the Happily Divorced web page and Facebook page to keep tabs on the show. You can view photos, leave comments on the message board, read bios and watch interviews with the cast!

"Happily Divorced" to Premiere... AND I'm in it!

Sunset Blvd. and Vine St. billboard advertising Happily Divorced.

That's right, Fran's back! Be sure to tune into TVLand tonight, Wednesday, June 15th 10:30|9:30c for the premiere of Fran Drescher's new sitcom, Happily Divorced! The show has a great cast starring: John Michael Higgins, Rita Moreno, Tichina Arnold, Robert Walden, Valente Rodriguez and D.W. Moffett. It is based off of her life with her real ex-husband and co-creator, Peter Marc Jacobson.

I am and have been a director-in-training under the very talented director, Lee Shallat Chemel. By shadowing Lee, I have had the ability to learn an immense amount about single camera and multi-camera formats. I’ve been able to experience many different facets of the multi-camera format, which includes: rehearsals, blocking, studio notes, casting, camera blocking, color timing, post-production and of course, the live audience show.

I not only had the privilege of being behind the camera during the production of the pilot, but also in front of the camera. If you look closely during the concert scene you will see me as a background actor sitting three seats away from Fran! Live multi-camera shows are very exciting, the energy level is through the roof and the actors respond to the laughter of the audience. So the laughter you are hearing on television was recorded during the actual taping of the show!

Fran Drescher, Melissa and Director, Lee Shallat Chemel on set during the pilot.
(picture taken by G. Lurssen)

I feel so fortunate to be given the opportunity to shadow Lee from show to show and learn from a real pro. What I’m learning and what I’m able to be a part of is truly a one of a kind education and an opportunity of a lifetime. This is another one of those surreal moments where I feel like things have come full circle as I remember watching The Nanny back in the 90’s and recall seeing her name as the credited director. Lee also did the pilot episode of The Nanny along with 28 more episodes during its six season run.

Check back for more updates and don't forget to tune in tonight!

Meeting Ron Perlman...

I had the pleasure of meeting the amazing and talented Ron Perlman! It was great talking with him about production and the upcoming season of Sons of Anarchy. Not only was he funny, but extremely nice and pleasant to talk with. He also gave me some valuable insight as an up-and-coming director.

The new season of Sons of Anarchy airs this September.
Be sure to tune in, it's a GREAT show!

BIG "LEX TALIONIS" NEWS...

My short film, LEX TALIONIS, is an Official Selection for the 2011 Central Florida Film Festival!

Check out the trailer HERE!

The official Lex Talionis page has up-to-date news posts, production pictures and stills, along with cast and crew biographies, which can be viewed HERE!


Be sure to check back soon!

Working with Christopher Lloyd

I had the opportunity to work on a pilot for NBC Universal where I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Christopher Lloyd! During the course of production, Christopher and I would talk in great lengths. He would tell me stories about different sets he'd been on, different directors he had worked with and he also gave me some great advice along the way. The pilot was directed by Ted Wass; other cast members included Jean Smart and Jere Burns. Check back soon for an update on the show!

By meeting Christopher, I feel my journey has almost come full circle since Back To The Future was the reason why I wanted to become a filmmaker in the first place.
I'm excited to see where the journey leads to next!

My TV debut --- be sure to tune in!

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Be sure to tune in to The Middle Wednesday, January 12th as I will be making my television debut as a background shopper in a GAP store!

The episode is called "The Big Chill" and airs 8|7c on ABC.

"Rising Above" an Official Selection NYTVF!

The dramatic television pilot shot this past January,
Rising Above, is an Official Selection in the
2010 New York Television Festival!

The trailer will be released soon, so be sure to check back!