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2021 Success Stories
Film
GREG FERNANDEZ was cast as the lead in the short "Sticky Pinecones."
LUCAS TIPTON is in development on "That Summer Night" and is running a fundraising campaign: https://www.seedandspark.com/fund/that-summer-night#story
BILLIE WOLFF plays a waitress in "Happily;" the trailer has just been released: Direct link to the trailer here: https://youtu.be/nagyNvw5Dmk
TAYLOR MORIARTY wrapped her first film role, in the SAG-AFTRA feature, "Funny Thing About Love;" AMANDA MELBY and BRADY WEBER are also in the cast.
GIANNA FRANGELLA was in "The Rise of Sir Longbottom," now on Amazon Prime.
TYNECKIA LEWIS wrote, directed and starred in short film "Thanksgiving Dinner."
AARON SEEVER co-wrote, produced and starred in "FINALLY, YOU," which just played at Phoenix FearCon.
LYDIA MARTINEZ booked a feature film "A Place in the Field."
PHOUNG KUBACKI's is in "Dashing in December" playing Dec 13 on Paramount Network.
LORI GEORGE is in "Brick Madness", now on Amazon Prime.
"Raising Buchanan" is Now Streaming on Amazon Prime Video - free for Prime members and available fo rent or purchase on iTunes and other platforms, with a robust extras package on iTunes!
LYDIA MARTINEZ is shooting a feature film!
TAYLOR MORIARTY booked her first film role, in a SAG-AFTRA feature, "Love, Laughter and Pumpkin Pie!" AMANDA MELBY and BRADY WEBER are also in the cast.
WES FORD, LACEY DUFFIN and LAURA WINSTIN are in pre-production on a film.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: TYNECKIA LEWIS
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: TYNECKIA LEWIS
Who/what are your early influences?
I remember watching Fame growing up. Debbie Allen scared me and made me feel better. She was/is very inspirational.
Classes taken at Verve?
Film, Commercial, Voice Over, Scene Study, Improv, Movement.
Best thing you learned at Verve (classes, technique, community)?
How to incorporate improv across the board has been invaluable. And I’ve made some lifelong friends whom I’m thankful are in my life.
What do you do besides act?
I am on an audiobook narration journey...stay tuned. I’m also taking ballroom dance lessons. Here’s a chuckle, my instructor is still trying to stop me from moving my hips.
Favorite role/project?
I played a homeless woman who did not like being disrespected. I got to look a total mess. And I got to do a little killing and drag someone across the floor. Completely opposite of how others see me and we had so much fun filming.
Dream role/project?
The Mandalorian jetted to the top of my project list from episode 1.
What have you been doing creatively?
A lot of writing: plays, shorts and features. One of my plays is final. Had some great editing rounds and virtual table reads. Wrote/directed/edited/produced my first micro-budget short, Thanksgiving Dinner. I have several scripts in various stages. And I have a mentor, Michael Castelaz (connected with by Vera Herbert) who’s provided a lot of insight and direction. And let me know that I wasn’t completely crazy and off my rocker.
Favorite Quarantine entertainment?
Coloring. Finally got some colored pencils and I have no idea what took me so long to discover this greatness.
First thing you’ll do once Covid restrictions are over?
How do I choose? There are so many people to see & hug, so many restaurants/bars to sit for hours, so many stores to walk around aimlessly. I’ll be able to go to the movies again. The day after Thanksgiving is traditionally a four-movie day for me. At this point the first thing I might do is break down and cry.
Your links:
www.twitter.com/TYNECKIA_LEWIS
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: LYDIA MARTINEZ
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: LYDIA MARTINEZ
Who/what are your early influences?
To meet famous people and to have the experience to be on set with them is why I wanted to start acting.
Classes taken at Verve?
*Audition Techniques Film & TV *Cold Read Techniques *Voice Over Character *Transformative Action Verbs *Best Audition Monologue *Creating a World on Green Screen *Voice Over Commercials *Voice Over Workouts* Improv Commercials Workshop *Hosting, Film & T.V. Camp* Sitcom, Comedy, Single & Multi Cam Workshop *Improv Animation Workshop
Best thing you learned at Verve (classes, technique, community)?
How to be confident and comfortable on camera and in audtions. Remembering to improv and use the correct eyelines while auditioning live or for selftaping. How to muti task & break down scrips for memorization. Most importantly I learned how to be a good student, while in class, there is so much to learn from these amazing coaches.
What do you do besides act?
Play my Xbox one with my brothers, make tik toks, play with my dog Diva, spent time with family and friends. Go swimming whenever I can.
Favorite role/project?
Mia in Fort Night, it was my 1st horror film. My favorite movies are horror movies by the way. I loved the experience of filming it and playing scared.
Dream role/project?
To be a lead in a feature film or TV show.
What have you been doing creatively?
Lately I've been interested in fashion. I had my parents buy me a scrap book & I have been drawing and designing clothes, for fun mostly, but one day in the future I hope to have my own fashion line.
Favorite Quarantine entertainment?
Watching tik toks, spending time with family, playing video games, and dressing up my dog Diva.
First thing you’ll do once Covid restrictions are over?
Go on a family vacation and have sleep overs with all my friends.
Links to keep up with you:
lydia-martinez.com
https://www.instagram.com/lydia_martinez_actress/
http://imdb.me/Lydia-Martinez-Actress
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: SAYLOR BILLINGS
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: SAYLOR BILLINGS
Who/what are your early influences?
My Mom, Carol Burnett, and Gilda Radner.
Classes taken at Verve?
Several and Private with Amanda whom I undoubtedly tortured!
Best thing you learned at Verve (classes, technique, community)?
I learned to contain my focus/energy, which is what the technique taught me. Just like athletes not only train for their positions but condition their bodies, actors must do the same. You train for a specific role but you must first have to condition your senses, brain, body for acting.
What do you do besides act?
Audition. (Which I think is a completely different skill set.) Write, Stand-up comedy, Sports: Swimming, Biking, Fencing, Weight lifting.
Favorite role/project?
I've really enjoyed creating Joan {in The Arc of Joan podcast, now available]. I think with a bit more focus she could be a great character.
Dream role/project?
I would like to recreate 'the great Paducah swim meet debacle of 1978' and work steadily as a 'character' actor.
What have you been doing creatively?
I wrote, acted and produced an audio-sitcom: The Arc of Joan.
Created a new character, Katie Sidehustle, a ne'er do well influencer. Working on my herb garden. Oh and I built a Japanese inspired courtyard for the side of the house.
Favorite Quarantine entertainment?
D'Artagnan Chaos DeCoconuts. Our kitten we got in early Feb. 2020. Pure joy.
First thing you’ll do once Covid restrictions are over?
My mom had her 'last big hurrah travel' planned for Australia and New Zealand, so I'll be her sherpa for that and then more travel probably.
Links to keep up with you:
https://billibatt1.podbean.com
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9296210/
https://www.facebook.com/Billibatt.Productions.The.Arc.of.Joan