10 Questions for: Allen Hackley (Playing Bull)

March 26th, 2010

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As part of our efforts to give you a glimpse into our story and characters before they finally make it into the final film, we’re conducting interviews with our cast and crew to get their insight into roles in this film and their careers in general.  This week, meet the unstoppable force that is Bull, portrayed by newcomer Allen Hackley.  Allen is an incredible student of people and human nature and that has played a large role in developing his new found talent.  We’ve all had a great time getting to know Allen, while he enters into this new career and think you’ll really like him as well.   Here’s what we asked and what he had to say:

10 Questions


1. How would you describe your character Bull?

I see Bull as the consummate loner, and his profession is perhaps his only source of fulfillment in life.  He’s the best at what he does, and performs with almost machine-like efficiency and effectiveness.  Bull is a predator; He’s no more affected emotionally by taking down a mark than a lion would be killing its prey.  It’s simply what he was born to do.  If he has a weakness, it would stem from his isolation from people, and detachment from his own humanity.


2. Are there any famous movie or TV characters you are drawing on for inspiration?

Just to name a few:  Terminator, Various characters from Predator, Agent Smith.


3. We’ve intentionally left Bull’s history a mystery to make him seem more menacing. When becoming the Bull, did you create your own backstory for him and if so, care to share a little of it?

I like to maintain the mystery even for myself, because it helps me remember just how dangerous and unpredictable Bull is.  With that said, I have filled in a few gaps like military training with weapons and martial arts.


4. What’s your dream acting role?

I’d love to be in a role like Neo or Agent Smith, or something like Darth Vader, Blade, or maybe a fantasy role similar to one of the characters in Lord of the Rings.  Basically anything that is action-oriented, imaginative, larger than life, and bad-ass.


5. Being new to acting, how has it compared with your expectations going into it?

I knew it would be a lot of work, but even knowing this did not prepare me for how exhausting a day of shooting can be.  I have a lot of respect for Julin, the crew, and anyone else who is on set every day.  Let’s just say that my cardio workouts have been stepped up, to keep my energy levels higher when I’m on set.


6. What did you do before this current acting job?

Before this, I worked as a software developer.  I got to make cool apps and work with some really fun stuff.  It was actually my favorite job, until getting the chance to act in a movie!


7. What are some of your favorite movies?

Short List:  Matrix, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Star Wars Episodes 4-6, The Rock.


8. Do you prefer playing heroes or villains?

I’d have to say villains.  Not just because of Bull either.  Villains just seem more complicated and interesting and cool, in general.  I’m the guy who was always rooting for Tom to get the best of Jerry.


9. Your role is very physical. Any accidents of fun incidents on set from the physical nature of your role?

Oh yes, there sure have been.  I tried to get into Bull’s car “Dukes of Hazard” style, and promptly fell to the ground on my ass.  After that, I popped right up with both arms raised as if I had successfully performed an Evil Knievel stunt.  On the first day, my wardrobe pants ripped, and I was walking around with my underwear showing in front of the girls for most of the rest of the day.


10. Where would you like to see your acting career go? One and done or pursue it further?

As Kyle put it, I have been “bitten by the acting bug,” and I am already working to see it to the next level.  Besides, I’ve never been a one-and-done type of person; once I find something I like to do, I set out to perfect it.

10 Questions for: Special FX Bad Ass Meredith Johns

March 23rd, 2010

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As part of our efforts to give you a glimpse into our story and characters before they finally make it into the final film, we’re conducting interviews with our cast and crew to get their insight into roles in this film and their careers in general.  This week, meet Meredith Johns of Hawgfly Productions.  Meredith’s resume reads like a “What bad ass films have been made in Austin” list.  Machete, Grindhouse, Friday the 13th and Teeth just to name a few items on her list of credits.  Beyond that, she’s just one of the most awesome people you will ever meet.  Here’s what we asked and what she had to say:

10 Questions:

1. How did you get into Effects?

Disgruntled with my job in graphic design I decided to volunteer on a zombie movie. After coming home every weekend covered in blood and loving it I knew I had found my calling. I grew up in a family of artists sculpting and painting throughout my life, so it was kind a natural fit.

2. Is there one effect that stands out in your mind as one you are most proud of that you did? (and if you have a clip of it, that would be awesome)

I have to say some of the most fun I’ve had on effects have been on Robert Rodriguez’s Machete. Can’t show any clips or give too many details, but watch the movie! It’s going to totally rock! Another fun effect was for a film called Red, White, and Blue. We skinned a guy’s entire face off. It was both challenging and fun.

3. You’ve worked on all of the big productions like Rodriguez films and Friday the 13th.  When and how did you take that leap to continue to be hired by those big productions?

I have worked my way up to the bigger productions by proving myself through a lot of hard work and dedication to my craft. If you’re not willing to jump in there and get your hands dirty you will never succeed. I started out working for free on short films and 48-hr projects. I’ve been through a ton of indie films and learned something from every one of them. I never stop learning and I am constantly looking for new techniques and products to help me make more and more realistic effects.

4. Your company is called “Hawgfly”.  How did that name come about?

I started Hawgfly with my business partner Carolyn O’Hara in 2004. Originally we were working with several people (joining us from the zombie movie we all met on) and one of the guys worked at an art studio in Wimberley. At that studio one of the guys that drove around on a tractor spoke similar to one of the characters on King of the Hill (you know the one you can barely understand). Of the words that he belted out regularly was “HAAAAWGFLY.” The guy working with us picked it up and brought it to a sculpting session where we all started using the term. We even brought the word to set with us. In a way it became cool to be “Hawgfly.” When coming up with company names the word just kept coming back. We’d think of a super sophisticated or cool sounding name, but “Hawgfly” was the only one that really fit our personality. So, it stuck.

5. What are some of your favorite movies?


Waaay too many to list, but I’ll try. Labyrinth is still my favorite movie of all time. Also high ranking are Audition, Brazil, Happiness of the Katakuris, Shaun of the Dead, Better off Dead, Night of the Living Dorks, The Bad Seed, Army of Darkness, Evil Dead 2, Old Boy, The Exorcist, Braindead (the uncut edition of Dead Alive), The Thing, and basically anything by Romero or Miike….

6. What’s the most outrageous effect you’ve been asked to create?

Again, probably the most exciting things were from the brain of Robert Rodriguez, but can’t divulge any details. J

7. What effects are the most tedious to create?

Fake heads take some time and I’m not a huge fan of punching hair. I can do it well, but boy can it be tedious….

8. What effects are the most fun to create?

The effects that really challenge me are generally the most fun. It’s exhilarating to have those MacGyver moments. Also, oddly enough, the simple wounds are the most fun at times for me. There’s something really fun about tattoos, bruises, cuts and abrasions. I also enjoy sculpting up prosthetics for pretty much anything.

9. What were some of the challenges in doing the effects for Cherry Bomb?

For a little scary bit of time I thought I was going to have to punch corn rows (a very time consuming and difficult task) on Bull’s fake head, but I was saved by an afro. Other than that, trying to give you guys the best effects possible as quickly and cheaply as possible. But, isn’t that the truth for all Independent film making?

10. Are there any other aspects of production you have interest in (writing/directing/acting/etc)?

Quite honestly… no. I love my job. There’s always something new to learn or try and I am happiest on set or in my shop sculpting or churning out pieces for projects. Above all else I am an artist. I appreciate the other jobs on set, but my true love is in makeup.

10 Questions for: Aaron Alexander (Playing Ed Randall)

March 17th, 2010

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As part of our efforts to give you a glimpse into our story and characters before they finally make it into the final film, we’re conducting interviews with our cast and crew to get their insight into roles in this film and their careers in general.  This week, meet Aaron Alexander, who plays Ed Randall, a good guy who was in the wrong place at the wrong time.  His inaction and inability to save Cherry causes her to lump him in with the other assailants in her quest for revenge.  We were very fortunate to find Aaron, who seems to be a man of limitless talent.  Here’s what we asked and what he had to say:

10 Questions:

1. How would you describe your character Ed Randall?

A family man first and foremost. Someone, who somehow places himself at the wrong place at the wrong time.

2. Are there any famous movie or TV characters you are drawing on for inspiration?

Yes, of course. That one guy in that movie that does that thing that makes all that stuff happen and it ends up messing  with that place that everybody loves and then everything turns out ok in the end, I think. You know the one I’m talking about right? ;-)

3. Your character was lumped in with the other assailants due to his inactions when things got out of control.  What degree of responsibility do you think he should be burdened with for his inability to step in and save Cherry?

Reading the script I really felt that my character was wrongfully accused to be put in the same category with those guys. After we got together and rehearsed the scene, I deserve what I get.

4. What’s your dream acting role?

I don’t have so much as a dream acting role, but I do have a dream of just doing nothing but acting as my primary job.

5. What the most annoying thing a director can do when directing an actor?

Tell an actor how to act and not have his/her $#!+ together.

6. How did you get into acting?

My mom would say that I’ve been entertaining since I’ve been born, but I wasn’t in my first “official” play/acting role until I was a freshman in college. My high school was too small to have a theater even though in speech class we had a small production to raise money for our senior trip. Above all, I knew from the age of 4 this is what I wanted to do.

7. What are some of your favorite movies?

This is a question that could take up this whole blog, but I’ll keep it short. Anything Bruce…Lee, not Willis, Jet, Jackie, Donnie…Yen, not Wahlberg. Throw a couple of Wesley’s movies in there pre and post To Wong Foo. Anything Horror mainly Zombies or Vampires…hmm Zombie Vampires…sorry. A little bit of Sci Fi, and A LOT of action. Anything else I’ll consider viewing after reading the plot synopsis…haha

8. Do you prefer playing heroes or villains?

Well in theater I’ve been blessed to play both in the same production. The hero has rules and the villain gets makes his own. I’d like to play the anti-hero. Has rules, but chooses to get the job done his own way. YEAH!

9. You have a long history with Martial Arts.  Can you tell us a little bit about which Martial Arts you’ve studied and what it means to you?

Long history is correct and that journey is nowhere near over. I started in Tae Kwon do when I was 12. I then practiced a little Muay Thai with my brother whenever he would come home from college. Did some Kung Fu (7 Star Praying Mantis) when I first got to Austin. That was briefly followed by Capoeira and then I found Filipino Kickboxing and Jeet Kune Do. Jeet Kune Do is what my main focus is now. Martial Arts to me is a way of life. In the classes you as a student are taught discipline, control, strength, flexibility, courage, respect. I try to incorporate those fundamentals in my everyday life. Of course I’m human and that doesn’t always work out, but knowing that when things step out of line I know I can go back to that place of meditation and concentration and get back on track. I also like to incorporate that strength and focus in to all aspects of my acting. It worked for Bruce and so far it’s working for me.

10. What are some of your favorite projects you’ve done in the past or some upcoming projects you are excited about?  (Provide links so we can help pimp out your previous work  :)  )

Well I have to throw out the first film that I ever got to see my name on the “big screen” Fall to Grace. I played Basketball Player #3. Wasn’t a big role, but it just sparked something in me that to this day keeps me going. I’ve also filmed a number of shorts, one being “Grey” that was recently put into TheDoorpost.com film contest. (http://www.thedoorpost.com/identity/grey/ )and last but not least there’s this little film called Cherry Bomb that coming out this summer. It’s nothing big, but I’d watch it ;-)

Early Look At Cherry Bomb! (a.k.a. Production Stills)

March 16th, 2010

10 Questions for: Alan Martin (Playing Rick Lewis)

March 15th, 2010

alanmartin2As part of our efforts to give you a glimpse into our story and characters before they finally make it into the final film, we’re conducting interviews with our cast and crew to get their insight into roles in this film and their careers in general.  This week, meet Alan Martin, who plays the corporate ladder climbing Rick Lewis.  Rick was one of the assailants who attacked Cherry and becomes a focal point of her quest for revenge.  Here’s what we asked and what he had to say:

10 Questions:
1. How would you describe your character Rick Lewis?
Sharp dresser, Hard working, loves his kids and his family, but loves his strippers too.Guy who knows what he wants and gets it every time. That guy you send into the boardroom to close a deal that nobody else can close.

2. Are there any famous movie or TV characters you are drawing on for inspiration?
No, I never try to pull from something else, i like to draw from personal experience, and combine that with the writing and directing to try to bring a new character to life.
3. There was some debate between Cherry and her brother Brandon on whether they went too far with tormenting your character Rick or not.  Without giving away his fate, do you think they went too far?
It’s a grey area, but I think “that stripper bitch” is going to get hers! (Reference to one of Alan’s lines.)
4. What’s your dream acting role?
Can’t say I have a “dream” acting role in mind. I just like a good script that challenges me and gives me a character that has depth and passion which I get in Rick Lewis.
5. What the most annoying thing a director can do when directing an actor?
Tell an actor how to act.
6. How did you get into acting?
I did theater in high school and a local acing coach came up to the school  and said that I should try to get an agent so I did.
7. What are some of your favorite movies?
Forrest Gump, Ray. Tom Hanks what can you say, and Jamie Fox was magical as Ray Charles. I like Kevin Spacey as well but there are too many talented actors out there to name them all.
8. Do you prefer playing heroes or villains?
I don’t really have a preference. Just a challenging character.
9. Your big scene was the first day of shooting.  How do you think your first scene came out?
Ahhh man! Don’t ask me that one yeeesh!  jk! I thought Liz who plays Marilyn my wife did a great job, and with what I brought “hopefully” it was a powerful scene.

10. What are some of your favorite projects you’ve done in the past or some upcoming projects you are excited about?  (Provide links so we can help pimp out your previous work  :)   ) I like working on comedy  and I was recently cast to do a pilot for TV series , and as far as recent work I was in a movie called “Mindsight” in 2009  which you can rent at Netflix or purchase at www.singahe.com

Watch Live Streaming Video from the Set of Cherry Bomb!

March 4th, 2010

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!

Live Broadcast by Ustream.TV

Day 1 of 24 Complete!

March 2nd, 2010

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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, 2010

As 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

mysteriablack05Mysteria 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

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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

giovanniantonello_2Giovanni 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

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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, 2010

We 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, 2010
The 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…

denisewilliamsonDenise 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!

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