Showing posts with label queen victoria's wedding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label queen victoria's wedding. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

This Dream vs. My Reality...

Film Audition - SEPTEMBER MORNING - 8/25/10
VO Audition - WALMART - 9/9/10

Yes, it's true, now that I'm back at a fulltime day job, I often daydream about the days in which I had the freedom to spend quality time with my kids, be creative at will, workout on the regular, and network with other creative people; but, the reality of the matter is, which I don't think a lot of people realize, is that even though you've seen me, or any other actor for that matter, on television or the big screen doesn't mean we're set for life. Nope, not by any means! Lol. We still have to bust our behinds on the daily just like everyone else, which in most cases, is a REALLY tricky balancing act. That fact makes me so grateful for folks like Ken Osmond aka Eddie Haskell. This week, his actions, have helped soooo many of us actors. I applaud him. Read more here.

A few weeks ago (8/24 and 8/25), I drove myself up to the beautiful city of Los Alamos, NM to shoot the LANL industrial I booked earlier this summer. My calltime was 8am on both days, which meant I had to be ready and out the door by 6am each day. What a wonderful treat it was to have that time to chat with family on the East Coast, watch the sun rise, and soak up the beautiful scenery around me. It was very zen-like. Since things are quite top secret at LANL, I'm not sure if I'll get to see copy of the footage, yet alone share it with the world, but here is a photo I was allowed to take with some fellow actors and LANL employees. We had a lot of fun! :)...

In other news:
  • The book agent I'd been emailing back and forth passed on my Children's Book Series. (Yes, I'm writing too. Lol.) It's okay though. Can anyone say self publish?!? One day soon, hopefully.
  • In Germany, FRIENDSHIP! was realeased on DVD on 9/9. It should be out here in the U.S. around Christmas, with screenings slated in Los Angeles and New Mexico between now and then. I'll be sure to post more information about the screenings when I get it.
  • If you're in the Norfolk, VA area, we'd really appreciate your support of QUEEN VICTORIA'S WEDDING! It will also be screening soon. Details below:

    Mid-Atlantic Black Film Festival
    Crispus Attucks Cultural Center
    Norfolk, VA
    Early October 2010. Specific dates and times to come!
    http://www.mabff.org/

  • I'm excited to report that this year, I'll be working for the first time as a youth Drama Coach. It's at my church, and we'll be working towards a performance in Spring of 2011. It should be a fun challenge for me. :)...
  • I've been approached by someone who'd like to start a Fan Club for me. I'm flattered to say the least. I'll update you all when I get a link.

I think that's just about all I have to report for now. I have a couple of events coming up in October, so be on the lookout for some updates from me then. By the way, for those who are interested, I'm available to make appearances and things of that nature across the U.S., so if you'd like more information on booking me for something, please send an email to: info@mightymoore.com. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE!

As always, thanks for checking in! :)...

Shenita Moore
http://www.shenitamoore.com/
www.twitter.com/shenitamoore
www.imdb.com/name/nm1145611

Thursday, April 01, 2010

QVW Screening in Los Angeles - April 17th, 2010

If you're in Los Angeles, we'd appreciate your support of Queen Victoria's Wedding!

See below for details:

Sistas' are doin' it for Themselves
Raleigh Studios
5300 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 6pm

Thanks!

Shenita Moore
http://www.shenitamoore.com/

Thursday, March 04, 2010

QVW Screening in NC - March 19th, 2010

If you're in North Carolina, we'd appreciate your support of Queen Victoria's Wedding's first festival screening.

See below for details:

NC Black Film Festival
Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum
3201 South 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28412
Friday, March 19th, 2010 at 6pm
http://www.blackartsalliance.org/NCBFF.html

Thanks!

Shenita Moore
http://www.shenitamoore.com/

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

“You just gotta TRY, TRY, TRY!”...

…is what my 3 yr old said to me yesterday when I tried to explain to her the woes of being an actor. I found out last night that I didn’t get that recurring role on IN PLAIN SIGHT. Apparently it was down to me and one other person, and it went to the other person. *SIGH.* This show is starting to remind me of my experiences with THE SHIELD. Lol. If you’re new to my blog, I’ll fill you in. Over the years, I went in on THE SHIELD at least a dozen times and always came thisclose to booking it. In the end I never had an opportunity to work on it before it was cancelled, and that's always stuck with me. I'm really hoping that doesn't happen with IN PLAIN SIGHT.

As an actor, YES, it is extremely difficult to devote yourself to role after role only to have it go to someone else. YES, you often feel like giving up and getting a “real job” sometimes. YES, you worry if it’s all really worth it in the end, ESPECIALLY when you have a family. BUT, after you take a moment to recall how sweet it is to hear your agent say: “You booked it.” Or you think back to how excited and proud you were the first time you watched yourself on TV, saw yourself on the big screen, or heard yourself on the radio, something flickers in your heart. A spark of determination perhaps? Will power? Drive? Or maybe just plain idiocy?!? Lol. I don’t know. Fact is, you may never really feel as if you’ve “made it” in this business, but for many of us, even with the valleys that far outweigh the peaks, the journey (the pure love of pursing this craft) means so much more than the destination. So, you pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and “TRY, TRY, TRY.”

On a another note, although I love the slower pace of NM for practical reasons, I must admit that I do miss the excitement of everyday life in Los Angeles. Hitting up a red carpet is definitely a thing of the past for now, BUT things have been going pretty great for me in 2010 thus far, so I definitely can't complain. I’ve had some really good auditions and I’ve also managed to attend a couple of events:
  • In January, a friend and I made our way over to a SAG Awards Screening Party at the Uptown Bar. (See pic above. Courtesy John Maio.) It was really nice. Saw a couple of familiar faces and made a couple of new friends.

  • In February, I went to the February Art of Fashion Show at the QBar. Had a lot of fun there as well. Ran into some old friends, and was even asked to walk in a fashion show for one of the designers this summer. Yikes! Modeling is not my thing, but I’m not opposed to giving it a try. Happy that I finally got back in the gym today! Lol.

  • The pièce de résistance of 2010 thus far was the much anticipated QVW Screening that took place at the end of January. In a nutshell, it was awesome! The finished product was awesome, the feedback from the crowd was awesome, and I felt awesome! As a producer, I couldn’t have been prouder. (See pics from the Screening at the bottom of this post. Courtesy James Riley.) Speaking of QVW, as we move into submitting the film to festivals, we are still actively soliciting any contributions we can. Would you like to contribute to our little film? If so, visit this link: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=5362899. Anything helps.

In other news, the producing venture I mentioned earlier this year has been put on hold. The organization I was hoping to work with decided against the idea, so I’m back at the drawing board. No worries though, I plan to pick it back up AFTER I’m done with the next short I’ve signed on for. Yes, I’ve signed on for another short film called JEREMIAH, this time as Associate Producer. The film, which was written and co-produced by emerging talent, April Mabry, "recounts the events leading up to a bullied teen committing bullycide (a suicide caused by the effects of bullying) in flashbacks and explores the aftermath of his death in interviews with his mother, classmates, and bullies." It’s a very deep film and I’m so excited to be a part of it. I will also have an acting role in it.

On Monday I had some new shots taken with Joy Silva of J. Silva Photography. I'm so excited! Here is one of the teaser pics. I think they came out wonderfully. Can you believe she's just getting into headshot photography?! I'm her guinea pig. :) My makeup was done by local makeup artist Elizabeth Bell. She did an exceptional job too. Local actors in the ABQ area, don't sleep on these two! I have a feeling that they are going to be very hot commodities really soon. I hope to get the disk over the weekend and make a few selections sometime next week.

Last, and certainly not least, I am very happy to say that I signed with a new manager in January. I’m very hopeful about the possibilities of this working relationship and my intention is to travel back to Los Angeles for a couple of weeks before Pilot Season 2010 is over so that she can work her magic. :D I have to wait until I hear back from the Feature Film audition I had last week before making my travel arrangements though. So, we'll see.

I'm feeling extremely blessed that things are continuing to go well for me. Please, please, please keep me in your prayers, and I'll be sure to keep you all in mine!







Shenita Moore
http://www.shenitamoore.com/
www.myspace.com/shenitamoore
www.imdb.com/name/nm1145611

Sunday, January 03, 2010

Ringing in the New Decade...

VO Audition – Cesari Direct – 12/23/09

I’ll start by saying: “HAPPY NEW YEAR!” I hope that you all enjoyed the Holiday Season. I had a wonderful time. I was fortunate enough to spend it with friends and family out at my dad’s farm. YES, the kids got more than they needed under the Christmas Tree. YES, I gained a couple of pounds. And, YES, I’m planning on getting back in the gym ASAP. Same as last year. Lol.

Besides the holiday rush, I’ve been busy, very busy working. Among other things I've been planning the QVW Screening, managing Mass Appeal and writing a proposal for a new producing venture I’d like to start in 2010.

A few of my highlights for the last couple of months include:
  • In late October, when I flew back to Los Angeles for the Breast Cancer Luncheon I was the Mistress of Ceremony for, I also attended the 4th Annual Love Your Body Day Launch Party in Hollywood. Here is footage from that party: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC8LKzxxSL8.
  • In November I attended a comedy show starring Steven Michael Quezada, which most of the BREAKING BAD cast and crew attended. The show was hilarious, and it was fun meeting and hanging out with everyone. That night Bryan Cranston also gave me a bit of acting advice. INTERESTING TIDBIT: The following week, just before Thanksgiving, I ran into Bryan at LAX, and he remembered meeting me the week before. We chatted for a couple of minutes. Really nice guy. ;)…
  • In December I attended a screening of an indie film called A LONELY PLACE FOR DYING. The film was pretty good and definitely inspired me to continue in my filmmaking endeavors. I also got to meet some of the local industry folk in Albuquerque.
  • Find more pictures from the events above on my website or any of my pages.

Other Stuff:

  • Meeting with an organization this week to discuss the new producing venture I have in mind. It involves theater. Say a little pray for me!
  • Got a few other things in the fire. Producing, acting and otherwise. Just keeping the lid on until there’s something more to say…:)…

Lastly, after almost 5 years of blogging, I must admit that I’m so happy to have such a trusted group of readers. You guys really encourage me to keep at it and to follow my dreams. I encourage each and every one of you to do the same.

Live long and prosper!

Shenita Moore
www.shenitamoore.com
www.myspace.com/shenitamoore
www.imdb.com/name/nm1145611

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Mid-November Update...

Producers Session (Straight to Callbacks) - BREAKING BAD - 11/09/09
VO Audition - ULTIMATE ELECTRONICS - 11/11/09

A couple of days after I got word that I booked BREAKING BAD earlier this month, my agent called to tell me that the scene had been cut. Drats! It's happened to me before, so I understand. Cool thing is, they had me come in again a couple of days ago for a much larger role, and I feel like it went really well! Still waiting to hear back, so we'll see...:)...

I'm really excited to be working with the VO Agents out of Portland again. I had to take a little time off over the summer to get some new equipment, move, and shoot QUEEN VICTORIA'S WEDDING. Now I'm getting back to it!

Speaking of QUEEN VICTORIA'S WEDDING, we're in the midst of post-production and planning the big screening, which has been pushed back to late January 2010. If you haven't visited our FaceBook FanPage, please do so. In the meantime, check out the new poster for the film.

MME just signed our first music group for management. Please befriend New Mexico's own MASS APPEAL on MySpace, follow them on Twitter, and become a fan on their FaceBook FanPage. Frequent updates about these guys coming soon! :)...

Last but not least, my girl Tanika Brown McKelvy has rejoined the blogosphere! If you've been missing her updates and pearls of wisdom, click here to get caught up.

Monday, October 19, 2009

OH BOY, a lot has transpired…

…since the last time I blogged!

Mostly notably, QUEEN VICTORIA'S WEDDING is a wrap! Yippee! :) I am so very thankful for everyone who worked so hard on this film, and for all of the support we received. We were truly blessed from start to finish. The three day shoot in September went excellently, and we’ve posted some stills and behind the scenes pictures on the FB FanPage: www.facebook.com/pages/Queen-Victorias-Wedding/95907570969?ref=ts. During this next phase, while the footage is in post production, we’re busy setting up our first screening which will take place sometime in early December. Wish us luck! :) I’m so excited to see the finished product.

Speaking of “product”…:)…we will be giving out gift bags to our invited industry guests at the screening, so if any of you (or anyone you know) have products and/or discounted services that you’d like to get in front of celebrities and the Hollywood elite, please send us an email for more information and for a partial guest list: info@mightymoore.com.

The other, more notable, update is that I have officially relocated back to NEW MEXICO. Yep, after over 12 years in Los Angeles, this past weekend I packed up and made the long journey back “home”. I’ve managed to get behind on so many things during the packing/driving/unloading process, but so far so good! :) This coming weekend, I intend to take the first of many flights back to Los Angeles for work.

The girls are adjusting fine so far, which I’m very happy about. I’d have to say, they were my biggest concern with the move.

In other news, lately I’ve been busy doing web work, school work and reading scripts. The plan is to keep acting, but to also branch out into all areas of entertainment with MME. I’ve been slowly getting myself involved with producing more Film projects back in Los Angeles, and hope to do the same with TV and Theater very soon. I’m also in talks to manage a Music Group right here in Albuquerque. With that being said, there are a lot of exciting things going on right now, which is why it takes a while for me to sit down and blog sometimes. :) So, we’ll see how everything pans out. Right now, I feel like the possibilities are endless, but it really is up to what the big guy upstairs has in store for me and my family.

If you're in Los Angeles, come see me this weekend: http://liveinabundantwellness4.eventbrite.com/.

Saturday, September 05, 2009

On Route 66 headed West...

I just finished up my 4th week in New Mexico. The family and I will be headed back to Los Angeles tomorrow morning. I feel like I was productive while I was here. Yesterday I spoke to the Drama Group at my old High School, which was a lot of fun. I’m very fortunate, because while I was in town this time around, I was able to spend A LOT of time with family and friends, and enjoy a little R&R, which is always nice. :)...

On the acting front, I was disappointed because I didn’t have a single audition, BUT I did take a trip out to Santa Fe to meet with my agent, and the meeting proved to be productive.

As for the girls, it’s funny because even though I ALWAYS “book us out” when we leave Los Angeles, they always get several calls about auditions while we're gone. Of course I was bummed out, but they didn't mind at all! They were having to much fun playing with the animals on my dad's farm. :)...

Okay, so what have I been up to lately?

Lastly, although I’m gearing up for school again and still looking for a day job, I have a few other projects in the pipeline for producing, so please keep me in your prayers! :) …

Shenita Moore
www.shenitamoore.com/
www.myspace.com/shenitamoore
www.imdb.com/name/nm1145611

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Queen Victoria's Wedding - Gaining Momentum...

Print Audition - VIRGIN - 07/20/09 (Kenyah)
Print Audition - DISNEY - 07/20/09 (Kenyah)
TV Audition - ABC TALENT SHOWCASE - 07/21/09

Yippee! Scored a huge investment from a QVW Investor today. Rescheduling the shoot...:)...

Would you like to help us complete our film? Please use this PayPal link to make a Donation of any size.

Thanks!

Shenita Moore
www.shenitamoore.com/
www.myspace.com/shenitamoore
www.imdb.com/name/nm1145611

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Queen Victoria's Wedding - Promo Clip

Drum Roll Please! :)

The QVW Promo Clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70ZtW-xm2ck.

Would you like to help us complete our film? Please use this PayPal link to make a Donation of any size.

Thanks!

Shenita Moore
www.shenitamoore.com/
www.myspace.com/shenitamoore
www.imdb.com/name/nm1145611

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Good, Clean Summer Fun...:)...

QUEEN VICTORIA'S WEDDING is going very well! We weren’t able to shoot the entire thing like we wanted last month, but we were able to shoot a couple of scenes on Saturday (6/20), that we intend to use as a promotional clip to obtain more funding. If you'd like to support the film, please follow this PayPal link. Below are a couple of pictures from the shoot, as well as a few from the Cast & Crew Meet/Greet we had the previous Saturday (6/13). I was sent the first draft of the clip the other day, and it is so awesome! I can't wait to share. Hopefully we’ll have the final clip sometime this week.

I was able to go to a few events last month: Celebrity Catwalk Charity Event hosted by ANTM Caridee English (6/19), Tony Rock's 4th Annual Celebrity Birthday & BET Awards Celebration (6/26), and The 3rd Annual Producers Ball - A Pre-BET Awards Affair (6/27). I’ve posted some pictures below, as well as a picture from Bonnie Gillespie’s Cricket Feet Showcase back in April. There are many more photos from all of the above on MySpace and Facebook if you’re interested.

www.myspace.com/shenitamoore
www.myspace.com/mightymooreentertainment
www.facebook.com/shenitamoore

Still on deck to do the event in October, but no longer as a Keynote Speaker, as an MC, and I’m very happy about that! I was kind of nervous about writing the speech. :) Once the organization updates their website, I’ll be sure to post a link so that you guys can get your tickets! I’d love to have as much support as possible.

This week, I am scheduled to attend a red carpet event and a private birthday party. Hopefully I’ll have the energy for both. I’m also trying to plan an impromptu trip to NM with my sister in a few weeks, so I’ll keep you posted regarding that as well.

Thank you all for continuing to follow my journey. It means so much to know that I have the support of so many.
Love you guys!
The QVW Promo Shoot

The QVW Cast & Crew Meet/Greet
Celebrity Catwalk Charity Event hosted by ANTM Caridee EnglishTony Rock's 4th Annual Celebrity Birthday & BET Awards Celebration

The 3rd Annual Producers Ball - A Pre-BET Awards Affair

Bonnie Gillespie’s Cricket Feet Showcase

P.S. For daily tabs on what I'm up to, be sure to follow me: www.twitter.com/shenitamoore.

Shenita Moore
www.shenitamoore.com/
www.myspace.com/shenitamoore
www.imdb.com/name/nm1145611

Thursday, June 04, 2009

I'm sorry BLOGOSPHERE!...:(...

I feel as though I've really been neglecting the time I use to spend on my blog! I'm sorry...:(...It's just that I've been soo very busy, and this whole twitter thing allows me to share my thoughts in such small, convenient little bursts, that I don't feel as inclined to write my "novel-esque" blogs anymore...:)...At any rate, I'm here now, and I vow not to let my blog fall into the abyss!

Okay, so, of course, I've been working on QUEEN VICTORIA’S WEDDING for most of my day, EVERY DAY! We are 15 days away from shooting! Yippee!

Today I attached my first actor to a Feature Horror Film! Double Yippee! So far, and although it's a lot of hard work, I'm really loving this producer thing.

We never heard anything from Kenyah's commerical audition the other week, BUT "I" just signed with a new COMMERCIAL AGENT last week, and I couldn't be happier. (Props to my girl Kendra for the referral.) I'm ready to get out there and book something...:)...I mean, after all, I'm still an actor first and foremost.

Still doing online schooling. I have this week off though. Thank the LORD! I have so much other stuff I need to get caught up on. Summer is fast approaching, and very soon I will have both of my little one's home with me. ALL DAY, EVERY DAY! Speaking of my little one's, my baby, Ms. Kenyah, turned 3 yesterday (6/3). Can you believe that? For those of you that have been keeping up with my blog for a while, do you remember when I announced my pregnancy with her? Way back in 2005?!? Time flies huh?...:)...

What else has been going on? Oh yeah, I participated in my first Write Girl event last week. It was so much fun. I had a blast! The kids in the program are such amazing writers. Here is a pic that the photographer (Katy Parks Wilson) took of me. I was crying here. My expression is not too flattering, but I'm happy that I was really able to get into the piece. I did 3 monologues in all, but this one was about a 17 year old girl with a 5 month old baby, who is 3 months pregnant with her second child. She's trying to figure out how to write a letter to tell her mother about the new pregnancy. Very sad and emotional.

I've been passing on a lot of parties/red carpet events lately. I've been opting for SLEEP instead!

I think that's it for now. I'll holla!

Shenita Moore
www.shenitamoore.com/
www.myspace.com/shenitamoore
www.imdb.com/name/nm1145611

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Sometimes the EXCITEMENT!...:)...

My life as of today has become everything that is QUEEN VICTORIA’S WEDDING! This short film is the first project that I will have the pleasure of co-producing and co-starring in. I am grateful beyond measure to have this opportunity, and the fact that I get to learn as much as I can about the whole process (in a "hands on" setting) is mind boggling to me. You see, things started several weeks ago, when I had this huge desire come over me to just “do something, do anything.” I could barely wait to get B.J. on the phone the next day to tell her my plan, which really wasn't a plan...:)...Problem was, I had no specifics on what I wanted to do. Short film? Webseries? Storyline? Script? I had nothing. So, B.J. suggested that we work together on a short film that she had already written. I would do a role, and also co-produce. Now, just a few short weeks later, we have a full cast and crew, and have been approved for our locations to shoot. Yesterday we did our first walk through with one of the EP's. Countless professionals (on and off camera) have joined forces with us on this project, and I can’t help but believe we'll have a very positive outcome. *SIGH!* :) So, the plan is to shoot mid June 2009. Press Release coming soon. Please keep us all in your prayers!

In between family, school, looking for a day job, and working on QVW, I have done a few other things as well:

  • I'm still seeking a Commercial Rep and Voice-Over Rep here in Los Angeles. I've talked to a few agents, followed up on some referrals, and even had a wonderful conversation with a “celebrity father” who offered to pass my stuff on to some of his connections.

  • Happened upon the fact that my LAUP commercials had started running. Remember that night I went to the Tony Rock thing with Kendra? Well, I though I heard the tale end of one of them (the announcer part) as I was getting into my car at 2:00am! Needless to say, I was on the horn bright and early the next morning, following up on few things, if you know what I mean….:)…Turns out I was right. Maybe you’ve heard the spots by now, if not check them out here and here.

  • I’ve attended several events. Well, the fist week of April, I TRIED to attend an event. You see, I experienced my first HOLLYWOOD SNUB. Hhhmppphh! I was on the list, got all dressed up, and was then denied entry at the Red Carpet. (Apparently the VIP list had been cut down.) Oh well, you live and you learn right? On 4/11 I attended the 1st Annual She Cares Celebrity Basketball Game in Malibu, CA. Kinda far from home, but it was loads of fun. Lots of celebrities on hand. I walked the Red Carpet, and did an interview. (See a few photos. There are more on MySpace and Facebook.) Not sure of where the interview will pop up. On 4/22 I attended Bonnie Gillespie’s Cricket Feet Showcase. Very, very cool. Very, very organized. (Which I love!) For me, it is such a wonderful thing to be around talented folks and watch them perfect their craft. Red Carpet and free food/drinks don’t hurt either!...:)…On 4/24 I attended my friend Victor Orlando’s CD Concert, where he and his band really brought the funk! It was awesome.

In other news, I’m loving television right now. The favorites are still going strong, and I love the new show IN THE MOTHERHOOD. So funny. I used to watch it as a webseries online.

I’m still getting things together for my Keynote Speaking gig in October.

No auditions as of late, but to tell you the truth, I’m perfectly fine with it, too busy to care right now. That's definitely a first for me!...:)...

Shenita Moore
www.shenitamoore.com/
www.myspace.com/shenitamoore
www.imdb.com/name/nm1145611