ONLINE LOG
October 12, 2008
The principal photography for the production "NIGHT OF DAY" where I played the character 'Dauphine' is coming to an end this weekend. The film story takes place in a political prison during the French Revolution of 1789.
The film "Where is Tuesday Monday?" where I have played the role of Inspector Winters is now in post production. It is the story of 5 guys and a gal gone camping, but not all returning. A few trailers are available on line.
"PROSPECTORS: ALL IN" where I played 'Banech' is now in final stages of post production. The story takes place in the post Civil War town of Abbadon (1877) where gamblers, whenches, bandits and prospectors get all mixed up together. A trailer for the film is available on line.
And here is an experimental project involving animation and live action, entitled: The Castle Tale.
August 22, 2008
As part of the FILMMAKERS ALLIANCE, I have provided my support to VISIONFEST 2008 festival (at D.G.A. on August 20 - more info about it on www.filmmakersalliance.org)
The film BEHOLDEN where I have played the character VADIM (aka Walter) has entered the festival circuit and won its first award at hollyshorts film festival (see beholdenmovie.com for more)
I'd like to thank everyone who remembered my birthday for their greetings (yes, it was on August 9th) - Multumesc in special prietenilor din liceu care nu m-au uitat.
June 26, 2008
Sometimes inspiration comes and out of that cloud new works come into being. Here are a couple of poems:
ONE A DAY
I need one a day
To ease out my pain
And purge out the brain
From its set decay.
Just one is enough
For the sake of art
Not to try be smart
That would be a bluff.
Once I tried a couple
And I overdosed
My eyes blinked and closed
And I lost my mettle.
So I'll stay with one
One a day for fun
Better then a gun
And beats having none.
The poem came to being once I started to write poems everyday, but the habit didn't last long - hard to be a dreamer when reality bites you.
Here is a seed of love shattered by the reality of facts once again:
MY QUESTION
What am I going to do
Once I fall in love with you?
Your blue eyes are like crystals
A light in the abyss.
I cannot read the answer
To life's perpetual truth.
Your touch,
Like a drop of rain
On a deserted flower
Comes wakening my spirit
Unlock the chains of sorrow.
Beneath the iron armour
A heart for long forgotten
Awakens in a struggle
To pierce the thickness through.
And now that I have seen you
Arising in my life
What am I going to do
Once I fall in love with you?
I ask and stare at pictures
Reminding me of you
My night would turn to lightness
If you would love me too.
Here's a song I wrote, as part of my poetry brainstorming.
DAY & NIGHT
I'm thinking of you
Every day
I met you in June
Now is May.
The flower fields wave
In full bloom
I sit in my chair
In my room.
The sun is still shinning
In vain.
The thought of you
Gives me just pain
My life
Will be never the same
As I'm thinking of you
Once again.
R: Oh, what ever happened then
Why did we not break the strain
Why did the love force
Never come to bloom
And why did we never
Overcome the rain?
And why did we never
Catch that train
And live our lives
Together.
And live our lives
Together.
I'm thinking of you
Every night
I wonder why I
Never fight
To conquer your heart and
Be with you
To reach for your love
And follow through.
The moon is alive
In the sky
And shadows are dancing
On the ground.
I look at my life
And deny
My heart beat that now
Makes no sound.
R: Oh, what ever happened then
Why did we not break the strain
Why did the love force
Never come to bloom
And why did we never
Overcome the rain?
And why did we never
Catch that train
And live our lives
Together.
And live our lives
Together.
March 26, 2008
And digging through my email box I found the link to "TICKETS PLEASE".
The "wrap party" for Red Red Rope took place at an amazing restaurant (PREMIER in Studio City) - Russian foods, live band, belly dancers and Salsa entertainers have sparkled the night - and of course the cast members, who enjoyed their time on the
dance floor. Here are some pictures.
March 23, 2008
RED RED ROPE is coming together. Here are some previews: part 1 and part 2.
Meanwhile, I have played another cop role in a USC film.
February 29, 2008 - a unique day
It's a wrap. Production for "RED RED ROPE" has ended and as the movie moves into post-production, the wrap party would bring the cast and crew together one more time.
In the meantime, I am about to be noticed as a poet, with the poem: "I STAND".
February 21, 2008
I am in preparation for the movie "RED RED ROPE" where I get to play ANTON.
Just finished playing a COP for a U.S.C. short entitled "TEAMWORK".
The film "A CIGAR AT THE BEACH" is now being distributed in Canada.
The film "WHO WOULDA THUNK" had me play CHESTER- a hillbilly wrestler. The film is in post-production.
The film entitled "THE DEADLY FRONTIER short film" where I played a CAMERAMAN has entered the festival circuit. The film screened for the first time to a very responsive audience at the FILMMAKERS ALLIANCE in Inglewood, CA.
August 1, 2007
A trailer for the movie "Beholden" (where I played the VADIM character) can be seen now on youtube.
"A Cigar At The Beach" film where I played a MERCHANT MARINE character will be screening at the Hermosa Beach FILM FESTIVAL on August 10, 2007 at 6 PM. (see bottom of the page for an online preview of the film and information about the production company and other screenings)
Just finished working on two USC projects, "Darwin's Jungle" (played the BLAKE character) and "Tickets Please" (played the WARNER character).
I am now registered with a number of agencies in LAS VEGAS to expand the work opportunities I have been cultivating in LOS ANGELES and SAN DIEGO.
Towards the end of this month, I'll be acting as "cameraman" for "THE DEADLY FRONTIER" short film. (from R.A.Y. PRODUCTIONS)
Also, there are still pick up shots going on for "All In" where I play the character "BANECH". The film is the prequel to "Prospectors 1880" and part of the OLD WEST series "Prospectors Of The Deadwoods".
July 3, 2007
I was born and raised in Eastern Europe, in Romania, and I always had the traveling bug, to see new places, to explore new worlds.
I have seen many countries in Europe, and since living in U.S., I've been traveling around with every chance I got. Lately, I have been making some documentaries, like travel logs, that can be seen on the internet, on MYSPACE.
I have a tough time deciding between the mountains and the ocean, I like both, but the acting world in Los Angeles reaches from one to the other.
There's a lot of fantasy in my life, and the film work and acting provides. I am also having projects on my own and with other people, see www.rayproductions.us for more info.
I am having a trip back into the Old West and the California world of gold prospectors. I find it fascinating to learn about the history and lifestyles of those times, and how this land became populated as it is today. A few films I worked on can be seen on YOUTUBE as part of the PROSPECTORS OF THE DEADWOODS series.
First Entry, 2006
The short film "A Cigar At The Beach" where I have played a "merchant marine" is going through the international festival circuit and so far it has received a growing number of awards around the world. See the film at the NOW CASTING FILM FESTIVAL.
More information about the film can be obtained at www.triskelionent.com
