NEWS

48 Hour Film festival Jury Selection

2010-09-08T17:23:00.000-07:00

"THERE'S SOMETHING IN THE POOL"

We produced this film on August 14, 2010. We were selected in the top 22 out of 72 films submitted as THE BEST OF LA. We were then awarded 1 of 5 JURY SELECTION awards given that night.
This project was so fun to work on. On the fly, no rehearsal, met everyone beside the casting director, on the same day of shooting, the director is the Prop Master for 'Californication' and 'In the Middle'. We had all walks of working filmmakers working on this film with us. If you're not familiar with the 48 Hour Film Project it is a festival of films made within 48 hours (hence the name) and we all get a character type, character name, prop and one line to say in the film. This year this is what everyone had to include in their films:

Character Type: Actor
Character Name: Jared Woodnit
Prop: Keyboard
Line: "I have no idea"

Showcase - Confrontation from 'Jekyll & Hyde'

2010-06-25T18:19:00.000-07:00

Not Your Mama's Broadway- Wrap up

2010-06-01T10:50:00.000-07:00

Had a great time working with Paul and everyone. Made new friends in this biz and new friends for life. We worked a few hours a day for about 5 weeks and pulled off a great show at Oil Can Harry's on Ventura Blvd between Studio City and Universal City. I don't know if I will be involved in the next production since I never know what the future will hold. I will say that if I'm involved I would like to produce. We had a ton of missing links and simple details that would have made the run go much more smoothly without as much stress as it brought... well to me at least I cannot speak for everyone else. I did pick up the reins near the end and wore more hats then I think I should have. So I did bring the stress onto myself but if I didn't the show would have looked completely different and in my opinion... annoying. I do have to say that it is great to live in LA. The talented people here that just have the need and desire to perform is amazing. Love working with people that just want to do what they do best and enjoy every minute of it. I even love watching them put on their make-up. The enjoyment they get from just preparing to get onstage is endearing and inspiring. Now it's back to the desk job and soon a night job to try to get a bit ahead in the money department. No money Mo Problems!

My commercial for PaySaber is now LIVE online.

2010-04-07T15:36:00.001-07:00

Our short film update for 'The Death of Tempo'

2010-03-22T16:34:00.000-07:00

Jack has made some great sacrifices and decisions to go without his needs in order to submit to Film Festivals in 2010. He has raised enough to submit to a few from the help of his friends and family who want to see us succeed. If you have not do so already you should check out the site to see the trailer and to get your own copy to help fund our festival submission fees. www.DeathofTempo.com.
He gives me updates from time to time and we have met the requirements of a few festivals but we are still waiting to hear back as to which ones we have made it to screening. Please stay in touch. We also have a fan page on facebook to keep you in the action as to what is new happening with 'The Death of Tempo'.

December 2009

2009-12-10T16:44:00.000-08:00

End of the year wrap up.

I've come a long way this year.

I got off the streets and into an apartment for the first time since 2007 (see DavidVanity.com to see the WebSeries I had of being Homeless in Hollywood).

I'm still working my day job but I'm now working with a catering company that hires me for odd jobs. Once I get enough night work then I will be giving the day job the boot (with proper notice... probably like a month notice actually) then I will have my days available once again to start auditioning again and looking for an agent.

Still unpacking at the new pad. It is amazing. The view is fantastic and we have tons of room to be productive and creative. I actually have my own closet just for my vocal booth.

Well I hope everyone has a happy holiday and a great New Year. 2009 has been my best year out here in LA so far. Can't wait to see what happens next year.

October begins

2009-10-06T13:10:00.000-07:00

I have made many changes in the last few weeks.

I helped sell a BMW Z4
Rented out my Apartment to be free of my lease
Moved in with my girlfriend in Los Feliz CA
Started riding my bike to work (since we have one car now)
Bought an At2020 USB mic to start building a vocal studio for VOs
Looking at apartments with my girlfriend with enough space for two... and a large closet for my vocal booth.

Now looking for a scooter to get to work and maybe something to help me stay on time to all the side jobs I'm going to have to take to be able to audition again.

Just submitted to Brick Entertainment. Let's see if I hear back from them soon. I hear it is busy in the winter for Commercials this year. Cross your fingers for me. I NEED a commercial agent!

The Budget

2009-08-27T16:55:00.000-07:00

1900.00 Income after taxes
150.00-300.00 Additional variable income

120.00 Cell phone
901.96 Rent
55 (3 mths) PO Box
70 Electric, water, trash
220 Acting Classes
160 Gas for car
150 Car Ins
75 Van Ins
400 Food and Entertainment

New Voiceover profile

2009-08-12T16:54:00.000-07:00

This profile is located at DavidHaverty.Voice123.com

Is is a site strictly for voice over talent to get work and give artists many avenues to display there abilities. Here is a sample of the trailer I did for Dastoli Digital on their production still very far from production called SPACE LAZERS. It is a farce so you should understand the sense of comedy in my voice.

Powered by Voice123 - Voice Talent

Fund Raising for Current Film.

2009-07-27T10:38:00.001-07:00

The Time is Now

2009-07-14T15:40:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,

Our Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCe3J6iO59U

I wanted to pass you all the link to the film I have been working on with Jack Venturo and Moviegod Productions for the last 6 months. Please just click the link to our youtube channel where our trailer is posted. I is less then 5 minutes... let me know what you think? If you want to know more about the film we have film the process of what it takes to make a Guerrilla Produced short film here in Hollywood Ca. See http://www.youtube.com/mpestudios to see our Video Production Diaries of our process and visit http://www.DeathOfTempo.com for production stills, cast and crew bios etc...

Thank you everyone so much for your support and for keeping an eye out for me. To see me actually do something with my talent.

Other updates:

*Finished Designing my website http://www.DavidHaverty.com (Thank you Moviegodproductions.com)

*I have 3 other projects on the table right now. One web series called The Prince of the City set in 1940 http://www.myspace.com/webpoc.

*Also I'm collaborating with Lemarr Productions on a LIVE Sketch Comedy group set to perform monthly with live music and short films intermittently placed throughout the show.I'm currently building the site to Host http://www.LemarrProductions.com and out new Sketch Group called 'Seriously Folks' set to open in July 2009. We have our first writers meeting this Sunday.

*In preproduction with John Mark Triplett (http://www.linkedin.com/pub/1/931/782) on his Viral Video Concept called 'Stolen'. He is just finishing his Feature length Film called 'YOGA MAN' set to his festivals this year or the next. Table Readings are set to begin next week.

*Just moved into my very first One Bedroom Apartment by myself (for those of you who didn't know I got married 2006 this may not seem like a feat but for everyone else my wife and I separated in late 2007. Glad it was short and...well not so sweet... at least short. HA!)

--We are in the new age of communication. You can find me on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/DavidVanity. (Davidhaverty was taken... and Vanity was given to me when I was living on the street last year in my van. It also rhymes with Haverty)

Well I hope everyone is surviving this economic depression and Swine Flu epidemic. Hope to hear from you all and what you are doing now.

-David Haverty

"Do TODAY what other don't and TOMORROW you will be doing what others can only dream of"-FM

http://www.DavidHaverty.com

http://www.Youtube.com/DvdVanity

http://www.DeathOfTempo.com

http://www.Moviegodproductions.com

http://www.Youtube.com/MPEstudios

The Current State of Hollywood

2009-04-03T22:07:00.001-07:00

We wanted to take a moment and give you a number of important updates....
**The following was written by an Agent from CAA to his clients. He described the situation succinctly.
"I know a lot of your are getting antsy to get out more, and frankly many of you are in a tight financial pinch; as such, I wanted to describe to you all the current climate in LA and the factors influencing the current environment.
-SAG STALEMATE: Since the SAG contract expired on June 30, 2008, there have been few to no STUDIO feature films (this does not include companies such as Lionsgate and the Weinstein Company who are not in AMPTP and as such have completion agreements). Some analysts say there are up to 200 feature films on hold. Around September, we started to see a mass movement of film actors to TV projects. Many of my "name" actors have done one-day guest stars (this is very typical right now), and we are seeing a number of Guest Star level actors doing CO-STAR roles. Remember from November of 2007 to March of 2008, due to the Writer's Strike, again there were no feature films shot. So for the film actor, there has only been 4 months of work in the last 17 months. THE BOTTOM LINE: Due to the lack of studio feature film production, BOTH film and TV actors are now competing for a limited number of jobs in the episodic and pilot environments.
-PILOT SEASON: During the Writer's Strike of 2007-2008, Studios adapted and used the void to eliminate pilot season as we know it. Gone are the days of hundreds of pilots. In fact, this year, there are only 67 pilots to have registered for production - of which only about 35 have been green lit for production.
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118000479.html?categoryid=3284&cs=1&query=pilots+casting+2009
And this year, due again to a sagging economy, studios and networks believe that by committing named stars to their projects, they will receive more money from this year's up-fronts from ad agencies. They are banking on star power to leverage better buys at the all important UPFRONTS. So, stars and pop-stars like Richard Dreyfuss, Chevy Chase, Brittany Snow, Elle McPherson, Rebecca Romijn, Ashley Simpson, Scott Caan, Skeet Ulrich, and proven TV talents like Kelsey Grammar, Eric McCormick, John McGinley, Joel McHale, Jenna Elfman,Donald Faison, Maura Tierney, Peter Krauss, Craig T. Nelson, Dax Shepherd, etc.... You do the math, 37 pilots... top stars being sought...
-TV: While TV has been steady, again due to the conflagration of film and named actors doing Guest Starring roles, we have seen a horrible trickle down. Many Guest Stars are now doing Co-stars and Co-stars/Developmental Actors (those with less than 5 primetime credits) frankly are not getting seen much. One CD recently told me that she had over 25 women who would be considered 'working actors' going for a co-star role. BOTTOM LINE: Again, due to the abundance of name and working actors, many less-developed actors are not even being seen right now.
-ECONOMIC IMPACT I - THE EROSION OF QUOTES/RATES: There are really three major impacts to actors during this economic crunch. First, we are seeing the erosion of quotes. Due to the availability of so many talented actors, CD's and Producers are in the driver's seat in negotiations. When they say, "well we got someone else who will do it for less", they ain't kidding. I have spoken to a number of my peers who have confirmed this erosion of pay for their actors. In short, right now, quotes are eroding and for many, the minimum has become the maximum pay.
-ECONOMIC IMPACT II - THE CONCLUSION OF SAG STALEMATE: Many are hoping that with the endof this stalemate, Hollywood will get back to normal. I have to say, that I am not one who necessarily believes this. First off, due to the economic conditions, most studios have lost their millions of dollars from hedge funds; and European, Asian and Middle Eastern money has dried up. Even Stephen Spielberg has had to beg, borrow and steal to get his company financed .... And it wasn't anywhere near what he originally asked for. I believe that, even after the SAG stalemate is over, there is probably not enough money for 50 Studio Feature Films to be done right out of the gate. BOTTOM LINE: While this will help us move towards normalcy, it will not be the cash cow some people think it will be. One side note, is that I expect that more formulaic projects will be down out the gate as Studios will be less likely to take significant risks since most of these projects will be financed by both the studio and their investors. In short, you will see more IronMans, Animation, and SAWs... they are money in the bank when you factor in ratios, etc.
-ECONOMIC IMPACT III - OVERALL STATEMENT OF ENVIRONMENT: It is important that everyone follow the economic conditions closely. I know it is easy to be skeptical over the studios, networks, cablers, production houses, show runners, etc, losing money, but it is a cold-hard fact right now. These entities are truly in a difficult spot. If you have read much lately, there have been dramatic cut backs at every studio and network, from firings to asking show runners to cut between 2-7% of their budgets (not to mention the 25+% cutback shows like the Sarah Silverman were asked to swallow recently). Furthermore, these networks and studios are largely owned by conglomerates who have lost in the billions over the last 6 months. When I attendedNATPE in January, all the talk was how to get 'thinner.' Everything is getting tight. Budgets, Marketing, Staffing, etc., and this will undoubtedly impact the actor. Also, the foreign sales market (where much of the TV and Film money is made, is being hit hard by the erosion of the US Dollar. So these entities are not able to recoup the costs they were in better days by the one-time explosion of the foreign markets. BOTTOM LINE: The economic conditions are forcing the industry to be as 'thin' as possible.
-COMMERCIALS - INDUSTRY AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS: One analyst said last year, that 2008 was the worst commercial market since maybe 1974. I would not argue with this. Think about it: three of the top products/services for ad agencies are banks, cars and other financial services - all of which were struck down in 2008/early 2009 by this recession. This was confirmed when news struck that even the Super Bowl did not sell out advertising this year. The good news is that the advertising industry tends to be one of the first ones to be negatively impacted by a recession, but one of the first to grow as the recession moves to an end as advertisers of products want to start accumulating market share before the turn of the economy. Another impact relates to the overall conditions of the TV/FILM/PILOT situation. Many strong actors have made enough money on TV/FILM, etc so that they have not had to do commercials in years. Due to the last few years and the lack of work, many top actors are now back in the commercial market; thus again, causing a logjam in casting. BOTTOMLINE: The economic slowdown has caused a dramatic decrease in ad sales and the lack of work has caused more actors to re-enter the commercial market.
THE GOOD NEWS!!
Okay, so that is where we are today. You know me, I try to always call it straight as I see it. So, I am not going to sugar-coat this either. I anticipate that 2009 will be a tough year overall for actors (and agencies). First off, the economy will not likely get straightened out until at least the 3rd to 4th quarter of this year and so all the factors above will remain in place through most, if not all, of 2009. Secondly, until the labor situation gets straightened out, we will not be seeing dramatic amount of film production, and this seems to be dragging along as well (as we enter the 8th month of the stalemate - it was announced today that SAG is thinking now about taking AMPTP to court for anti-trust violations). But again, even if it was finalized, there is not enough investor money to see the film production level normalize and increase for most, if not all, of 2009. Also, since movies cost around $40 for two (tickets, popcorn, etc) - this is not a recession proof field anymore. During our last significant recession, there were few choices for guilty pleasures to get away from the stress of our times - so many people flocked to the theatres. NOT SO THESE DAYS, one can go to the web, TV, cable (not around in 1974, 1982, 1988 much), Video Games, Netflix, RedBox (movie for a $1). So studios are probably not in any big rush to make films - as people cannot afford this once cheap diversion - better to divert for a few bucks to all the many other sources of guilty pleasures. OKAY, so that didn't sound like good news...
-The good news is that there are some paradigm shifts occurring that make 2010 -2012 look like it might be one of the most prolific times in Hollywood history. Due to technological developments, there are more platforms being developed than ever. The internet is drivingmillions of new viewers each year. Zillion is going to transform the way we view advertising. For those who don't know, it has recently been unveiled by the maker of Real Player and the 'mouse.' It is a system that makes you watch ads before downloading movies (they already have 14,000 Titles ready for download), TV, other forms of entertainment to your TV Screen. However, the consumer can choose the products they want to see (let's say you go retail clothing and watch a Macy's ad and love the jacket; you can immediately click on the ad/jacket and go directly to their website where you can buy it). Also, you earn points by watching the commercials that you can use towards purchases. Furthermore, SONY and others are now selling TVs that wirelessly connect to your computer, so you can download TV/FILMS at anytime from your computer (websites like Hula, Netflix, etc) directly to your TV. In short, technology is making more platforms which willrequire more content than ever. Also, Cablers are all embracing doing scripted shows, some have up to 5 shows this year... again, more content is needed and thus MORE ACTORS!
-BOTTOM LINE: More platforms = more content = more actors! So as long as SAG/AFTRA can protect your rates and jurisdictional issues, there will be more good compensated work than ever in Hollywood by 2010-2012. "

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2008-07-24T21:20:00.000-07:00