Even More Filming

Hi All,

Finally get a chance to update and add a new blog entry. Been so busy as there seems to be a rush of filming to get through before the Olympics it seems and its both great and tiring for some, but I can't really complain as I love to keep busy :)

First up as you can see I have been so busy during June that there is no blog entry for last month so making up with an extra long entry this time to make up for it. Coming off from my last entry - I auditioned for and was cast as "Megumi" (Principal) in London Film School's Short Film "Faa iheihe" shooting in June 2012. This MA Filmmaking project was displayed at The National Gallery on 13th July 2012. I was supposed to do this but had to drop out at the last minute to film an even bigger project. Before I did I still had the dress rehearsal and workshop but glad my fellow actor friend filled in for me before the camera's started rolling. I still hope to one day work with everyone again on a different project. So bummed I had to let that part go - would have been great to show off my Japanese skills.

So the reason I dropped out was because I was going to be filming on Channel 4's New Drama "RUN" with Katie Leung (Harry Potter's Cho Chang). Which was so much fun to do, early wakeup calls, wardrobe and makeup fitting plus meeting the rest of the cast and crew. Played the part of one of Katie's immigrant friends from China - stereotypical role but at least it something, will lead to more. Plus I was one of the lucky one's that didn't get caught by the police lol. So more days on set!

The weather in London has been horrible in mid June to beginning of July and had alot of filming to get through still. Lots of outdoor scenes that required sun so some projects had to change from outdoor to indoor scenes. But during this I still went to castings when I had some days off, mostly on Thursday's it seems? Weird?! Anyways, one of the best jobs I got from a casting this month was when I went to a casting via skype. Was actually a pretty long talk from interests and then got improv to do with casting director and even weirdly the director and producer of the gig. Then a couple days later went to meet the AD at spotlight for recall before getting the confirmation the day after.

I had been cast as "Harajuka Girlfriend" (Principal) for "YAMAHA" Corporate Video shooting in Tokyo, Japan that weekend. Had to pack my bags and hop on the plane quick for wardrobe/makeup and filming for the next 2.5 days on the other side of the world. Was so much fun, everything was paid for. I had to wear a typical Harajuka style costume and everything on the back of a massive and brand new Yamaha Bike with lead actor riding it. Improvised a fun and then silly scene for filming before everyone headed out for dinner, Cast and Crew. I convinced the production company to let us stay another couple of days out there for exploring, sightseeing and shopping which they happily agreed. Was given a tour around Tokyo from fellow Cast and some Crew members before I had to head back to London for filming/meetings. I will have to head back to Japan for proper holiday soon!

The very same day I arrived back in the UK I had a casting for a trailer around London Bridge and booked that part. I have been cast as "Tracy" (Principal) for "Well Beloved" SCI-FI / Love Trailer. Met some lovely people during filming and will definitely keep in touch with them - its always great to make contacts.

We are now all up to speed with everything, woop woop. So lets continue on with July!

I am currently filming a new HSBC Commercial "App Tycoon" for 2012 and have been cast as "Summer" (Lead) in Monumental Media's Promo "Till Midnight Comes" shooting now. Mostly night shoots and although its been raining it couldn't ruin the mood of the cast and crew. Infact it has made the scenes more amazing. I can also now happily announce I have been cast in another Feature Film, filming soon and I will post all about that on my next blog entry.

Okay I'm off for another long night shoot tonight, hope you've enjoyed reading this months entry and remember to enjoy your summer! The Olympics is only days away now! Can't wait!

Until next time,

Peace X (^-^)