In the below embed, we will stream live feeds from the sets of Cherry Bomb! We’re still working out some of the kinks, but it should provide a fun insight into making a no budget action film!
Watch Live Streaming Video from the Set of Cherry Bomb!
March 4th, 2010Day 1 of 24 Complete!
March 2nd, 2010
Our first day of shooting was today. Everything ran like clockwork and the cast and crew wrapped 45 minutes early. Without divulging too much of the plot, this scene was one of the emotional peaks of the film and we really asked a lot of Lizabeth Waters and Alan Martin. And they totally came through. We should be able to release some still and small clips in the coming days, so keep coming back to http://www.cherrybombfilm.com for more updates!
A Look At More of the Supporting Characters In Cherry Bomb
February 23rd, 2010As we finish filling out the cast for Cherry Bomb, we wanted to introduce you to some of the other talented people you’ll see in front of the camera.
Mysteria Back
Mysteria Black is a talented actress and model, who plays a dancer opposite Cherry named Luscious. Beyond that, Mysteria has an even longer history with Cherry Bomb. Back when we had a script and a crew of three people (Kyle, Garrett & Jason Latimer), we wanted to give our project some life and film a teaser trailer. The gracious and oh so understanding Mysteria agreed to be our Cherry for the shoot. This little teaser got the ball rolling and gave us a lot of energy and momentum to get to this point. In case you forgot, here is that teaser:
Trey Huguley
Up and coming actor, Trey Huguley is a very nice guy. Really. One of the nicest people I know. So, naturally we thought of him to play a scumbucket abusive boyfriend, Isaac. His natural comedic timing and talent will make his time on screen very engaging as he has to show complete apathy at being an abusive prick. If you had to guess, how do you think Cherry will take him beating on one of her friends?
Giovanni Antonello
Giovanni is an incredible young actor, who no doubt has a long career ahead of him. Giovanni comes on to the cast as young, wet behind the ears Officer Tran. He’s always with the corrupt Detective Whitlock and is unfortunately learning some bad habits from him. Beyond being a talented actor, Giovanni is also a dangerous samurai:
Legends of the Samura! Brothers [TRAILER] from Andrew Alden Miller I on Vimeo.
Grayce Benesh
The subject of Isaac (Trey)’s abuse is the sweet, innocent Rhoxxie. Portraying Rhoxxie is Grayce Benesh, who, in addition to being a former dancer, is also deaf. Grayce has quite possibly been the most enthusiastic person about Cherry Bomb since we started casting and has been very excited to be a proud example of a deaf person in film. We are excited to have Grayce’s enthusiasm and talent as a part of Cherry Bomb!
Welcome all!
Welcome New Cherry Bomb Investors!
February 17th, 2010We here at Cherry Bomb want to extend a HUGE Thank You to the following people who did a lot to make this little film possible!
Glenn & Sharon Hargrove — New Associate Producers
John Knox — New Associate Producer
Stephen Blavier — New Associate Producer
Giancarlo Cairella — New Associate Producer
Ernie & Jackie Danner — New Associate Producer
Ed Boeneke & Margaret Morgan
Alicia De La Torre
Carolyn Hargrove
Lee Danner
Todd McCafferty
Shane Ponting
Michael Kunitzky
Dawna Marvel
Diane Laudonia
Jodi Moisan
Brian Beery
Jodi Cadle
Brody McKinley & Sandy Bottom Pictures
Joel Danner
Tim & Carrie Danner
Joseph Rodriguez
Mike Felder
Chad Breshears
Adam Elrod
Deb Roth
Kara Hargrove
Jenn Page & Luminave Films
Dan Koellhofer
Black Jewel Films/Mike Lynn
Scott “The Yeti” Sneddon
Amanda Cobb
Natalie Harris
Francis Candela
Jodi Moisan
Tom & Stephanie McCafferty
LeMarc Johnson
Kory Day
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If you would like to be a part of bringing this fun revenge film to life, go here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/daykyle/cherry-bomb-its-time-to-beat-hollywood-at-its-ow
Introducing Denise Williamson as “Sapphire”
February 12th, 2010The camera pans around and locks on SAPPHIRE, 23, as she is giving a lucky guy an incredible lap dance. Sapphire is a tall, busty blonde, who is everything a stripper should be.
In the up and down strip club world Cherry lives in, the one constant she can count on is her friend, Sapphire. The crown jewel of the club Cherry works at, Sapphire is the one Cherry turns to when things go to hell. Its hard casting an impeccable beauty. Its also very hard simulating that deep seeded friendship that is built through years of working together, good times and times of turmoil. We searched all over Austin trying to find just the right person. Who could come in and fake this friendship with our star Julin in no time? Then it came to us, maybe the best person is right under our nose and one that Julin doesn’t have to FAKE a camaraderie with…
Denise Williamson has co-starred with Julin in 9 movies prior to coming on to Cherry Bomb. Denise and Julin also have an online variety show they do together (you can read all about here). Welcome aboard, Denise!
Introducing Allen Hackley as “Bull”
February 11th, 2010BULL, 35, is a hulking mass of a human being. He wears dark sunglasses and is talking on a huge 1984 cell phone. Inside of his hulking hand is a small black journal with the same Bull emblem on it that adorned the business card. Bull’s massive hand swallows a small pencil as it jots down notes.BULL Got it. I have another assignment, but I will be done in three and a half minutes.
Bull is the only man you have to call when you want someone taken care of. His history is unknown, but he never fails when taking on a task. And now someone has hired Bull to stop Miss Cherry on her quest for revenge before she uncovers too much. Years at the job and countless dead bodies have all but killed him inside and he’s cold and calculating. He doesn’t let emotion take over and distract him from his job. And to play Bull, someone just as shrouded in mystery…
Not much is known about Allen Hackley. Even his parents don’t know a lot about him. But his focused and efficient audition reminded us a lot of Leon the Professional and the Daniel Craig James Bond. Deadly and intimidating. All of that combined to be someone we think is going to totally engage you on screen and we can’t wait for you to meet him as Bull. Cherry… not looking forward to meeting him as much.
10 Questions for: Star Julin Jean
February 9th, 2010
As part of our continuing effort to bring you an up close and intimate look at Cherry Bomb and the good folks bringing it to life, here is thr 3rd in our “10 Questions for…” series. Way more interesting than the one with the screenwriter or director is the one with the sexy face of Cherry Bomb… Julin Jean. Enjoy!
1. How Did you Get Into Acting?
I’ve always liked performing since I was a kid, I was in dance, and I just had a break in my schedule in high school and took a theater class and fell in love with it.
2. What drew you to the Cherry character?
I like her because she is very daring, and, she does not like to be messed with, or her friends getting messed with, she feels that if she doesn’t stick up for herself no one will, she is also very smart, a lot more than people know, and she kicks a lot of ass!
3. If you could play any heroine from any movie in history, who would it be and why?
I would definitely play superwoman, because she’s saves the world and she flies.
Julin in the studio
4. You’ve done about 647 movies and found time to make a thriving music career also. How do you balance the time between your music and film?
It’s a lot of work and time, I’m always writing songs and studying scripts, and I never go out, I save all that for when I travel or go on vacations. Then I go all out 
5. What is the hardest thing about being an actress?
There’s nothing hard about it, it’s the best job in the world, it’s just as fun as it looks
6. How do you prepare for a new role?
I study and breakdown the script and write a bunch of notes, and practice the lines.
7. What is the hardest role that you have ever played?
Actually I would say Cherry, because it’s a lot of training, and there is going to be a lot of stunts, and learning new things, but I haven’t played it yet.
8. Who is your favorite current actor and why?
I’ll go with actress, I love Kate Winslet, she does an amazing job in all her roles, and she’s very daring, and she played a crazy girl in Heavenly Creatures, I liked her from that role on.
The Toy Box. Starring Julin Jean. Coming soon.
9. What other projects do you currently have coming up?
The Toy Box (become a facebook fan here), Retractable, Renfield, and I’m doing a little play in a bookstore for fun.
10. Biggest turn on / turn off?
hahaha! Biggest turn on would be a guy who has a free spirit and knows how to have fun, and turn off would be someone who worries about how they look too much. I don’t like girly boys.
That’s it for now. Continue checking back for more updates on the film and more interviews with the cast and crew.
Introducing John Gabriel as “Brandon”
February 3rd, 2010As we do pull back, we see BRANDON, 25, the same guy from the photo on the work bench, aged three years, sitting on a chair just outside the door. Out of sight from Cherry. Brandon is wearing a mechanic’s uniform and looks saddened by what has happened to his sister.
Brandon, while being Cherry’s brother, is everything she is not. She’s reckless, he’s very conservative. She’s spontaneous, he plans things out. When she wants revenge, he’s the one trying to talk her out of it. But when he sees there’s nothing he can do to stop her, he becomes the perfect compliment to her quest. Donning the blue collar to portray Brandon is John Gabriel:
Welcome aboard, John! You’ve got quite the task ahead of you trying to keep Julin’s character Cherry in line…
Introducing Alan Martin as “Rick Lewis”
February 1st, 2010Pan around again and RICK, 33, the most polished guy in the place is stuffing a $50 into a stripper, RUBY’s, 21, gstring. His white button up shirt and slick suit present a corporate attitude and a get to the point attitude about him. ..... Rick stands, very confrontational. Cherry stops dancing and backs away. Rick tries to grab Cherry’s hand but she moves away.CHERRY You need to cool off, honey. RICK (noticeably drunk) Cool off!? I’m vice president of my company. I an afford to buy you fifty times over if I want to. CHERRY Ok, Jesus. Take it easy Rick.Cherry sees the tone has dramatically shifted in the room. She bends down to pick up her top and bottom off the floor. Party’s over.
Rick is a symbol of the booming 80’s economy. The Gordon Gekko fast money guys who can buy their way in and out of anything. And when he finds something his money can’t buy (Cherry) he lashes out with terrible results. Playing this role if the dynamic Alan Martin:
Alan brings a confident, professional attitude that will give Rick tremendous energy and depth as Cherry does her best to exact revenge on him. Welcome aboard, Alan!
Julin Jean is igniting Cherry Bomb!
January 30th, 2010We regret to inform everyone that Jenn Sterger has left the project due to a scheduling conflict. We appreciate all she did for this film and wish her the best in her future endeavors.
With that being said, we would like to introduce you to our new Cherry…
Julin Jean
Julin comes into 2010 riding a slate of SEVEN recently or soon to be released films. With her incredible range and talent, film makers all over the country are gushing over Julin and the incredible performances she continues to produce. You can check out Julin’s upcoming features here:
In addition to being a successful model and actress, Julin is an accomplished singer and songwriter. Check out the review of her CD “Transitions” from the Houston Chronicle.
You can purchase the CD here.
We are extremely fortunate to have signed such an incredible, dynamic, talented young personality.
