Check it out. It’s an entirely new updated website-- thanks to the lovely design by erik call.
we’re now open for business of general photography.
damname productions
Updated on Apr 17, 2008 - 02:44 PM
if you heard rumors about a musical short being produced in los angeles deaf crew, you heard right. well… except for the deaf part. it’s half and half-- half deaf, and half hearing. but one thing we all have in common-- we’re all professional. and rockin’!
it is a little dream come true. erik call, the writer, has volunteered his time on set to be our set photographer-- so he’ll be posting pictures of what’s going on. so you know it’s gonna be delicious.
www.damname.com has updated info on this production. so go there!
up to date on times of the now…
Updated on Mar 21, 2008 - 10:16 AM
So-- it is what it is. No. It will be what i want it to be.
My thesis film is still ongoing-- as usual. It has evolved into another story, a simpler one, with a fairy tale to tell in the style of a musical. Yep, it is still on. But I’ve decided to do the wisest thing: take the time I need to develop a good story and not rush into the backward.
so, you heard it here-- “to sing or to sign” or “happiness that died with the bomb” is no longer. but i’d rather not jinx you with the name of my thesis film-- until I’m absolutely sure that this script is good enough.
moving onward to a new era.
will be graduating in the USC ceremonies on May 16th, 2008. congrats to me! yay.
It has been an interesting lifestyle thus far. Have moved to North Hollywood, and intend on living the freelance life: be one’s own boss. Quite a challenge in itself, indeed. But at the same time, very rewarding and fullfilling. Nothing like disciplining yourself with yourself; maximizing the human potential.
Got my own desk, an office, and am forming a general partnership with a headshot business. Yep, Tummy Tuck Photography is still on; and we live to service you-- headshots and all. And if you happen to live in North Hollywood in the Arts District, you’re in for a gas-free treat.
And I’ve been editing, writing, producing, and doing all the producing positions (assistant director, script breakdowns, you name it...) and that’s what’s paying my bills. Yep, I still remain in the film industry and am breathing.
Still have one more semester left at the infamous University of Southern California-- at the School of Cinematic Arts.
As for “To Sing or To Sign?” It has been postponed to be shot in October-- and it’s all for the best, really-- since we’re gonna improve our approach, and raise more money, that we need, as well as improve our look and design so it’ll be the topmost quality. I am thrilled that we have a great cast & crew, and everyone has been wonderfully supportive in this film. It’s gonna be the short film of the year!
Keep in touch.
more 48 hour pics
Updated on Jun 26, 2007 - 03:34 PM
Just a few to see…
everyone got sick of the brash director, so they decided to tie her up.
writing in progress… erik call & julia dameron beating up the compy tube.
you gotta love eric calbert’s energy.
our fellow production designer… david perrsion. that’s so him.
ain’t she gorgeous? amber stanton, the damsel in distress.
at the wrap party (at the cat & fiddle) with lexi marman and her hottie, matt kent.
gabriel jarret & dakota bayard, the superstars! at the cat & fiddle.
gotta love ty giordano!
jared allebest-- the crew’s sweetest guy. he worked his ass off for us. you can even see that in the picture.
wayne betts, jr. helping us out with digital coloration. he rocks… buried in the tech world…
all super duper fun. will keep u informed of our film’s posting!!!
48 hours is officially over!
Updated on Jun 25, 2007 - 05:15 PM
quite an amazing, unforgettable, tiresome, stressful experience with such a good crew and acting team. i coudn’t have asked for a better one!
we drew an interesting draw.
genre: superheroes.
all 48 hour movies in los angeles for this particular competition had to have these in their movie:
prop: bumper sticker
character: Frederich/Frieda Laino, Foreign Exchange Student
line of dialogue: “Hey! My Mom gave me that!”
our movie title: “motor oil”
starrring
Tyrone Giordano, Dakota Bayard, Amber Stanton, Jon Barbee, Lexi Marman & Gabriel Jarret.
directed by julia dameron
director of cinematography erik call
written by erik call
edited by eric calbert
produced by julia dameron & erik call
composed by clay stevenson
sound edited by rory oleson
boom operator art baum
production design by david perrison
associate produced by jared allebest
will be screened on friday, june 29th, at 10:30 p.m.
Place: Fine Arts Theatre, 8556 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills 90211, phone: (310) 360-0455
Notes: Tickets can be purchased at the door. Tickets will sell out, so be sure to get in line early.
we had such fun!!!
in 48 hours we start the 48 hour project.
Updated on Jun 20, 2007 - 12:59 PM
erik and i are going full-scale blast on the work behind the 48 hour film project. we’re hailing locations, creating a logo for our team coffee iv drips, gathering equipment and props, and crewing up. so far everyone’s been extremely enthusiastic and excited about joining us!
will post another blog soon with the official crew roster.
It’s an intense challenge: to create a movie from start to finish (story development, scriptwriting, rehearsal, lining up for location, shooting, editing, composing music, and sound editing) WITHIN 48 HOURS.
another day of work come to pass at tummy tuck services. we take photos of cool people, download pictures, make contact sheets, adjust colors, and just plain chat over lovely independent coffeeshop lattes.
all this work and more.
we’re both co-producing a film project for 48 Hour Film. yep, it is what it sounds like; we have to make a film in 48 hours, beginning friday, June 22 at 7 p.m. and ending on Sunday, June 24th, 7 p.m. we’re on their page, as well, we’re the team so named coffee iv drips.
we’re asking eric calbert, dj kurs, gabe jarret, lexi marman, amber stanton, rory oleson, art baum, clay stevenson to join us. we are on a miniscule budget, but it’s all fun and play in a short time. to understand what the hell we’re doing just click here. this should explain mostly what we’re gonna do.
Check it out. cool stuff. want headshots in hollywood? we’d love to do business with you. just e-mail
kalen feeney contact sheet
Updated on Jun 14, 2007 - 07:55 PM
just e-mail which four photos you’d like to have retouched for your print out. hope these please you! (Normally, we’d offer 2, but we like you, so we want to give you 4 photos and I know you want to work!)
jules
click link here to see your contact sheet: kalen feeney contact sheet
tummy tuck photography
Updated on Jun 14, 2007 - 10:22 AM
erik call, wayne betts, jr. and myself are opening up a new business venture, Tummy Tuck Services, and if you want a headshot like mine or erik’s, then contact us via it’s guaranteed natural, and a good fun ‘ol time with cool people.
oh, and it’s all in hollywood, ca. so if you’re nearby… please do.... come say hello.
i had the privilege of working with a deaf storyboard artist, david perrison. he’s done some great work so far for my upcoming thesis film, “glee!” check it out.
Height: 5’9"
Weight: 170 lbs
Hair: Dirty Blonde
Eyes: Brown
FILM
Eric Shawn - Valerie - Supporting - Steven Wijaya - director
Jules (documentary) - As Herself - Lead - Julia Dameron - director
A Nutter of a Time - Human Zombie - Supporting - Bethe Gordon - director
Thelma & Louise (scene) - Thelma - Lead - Paula Bird - director
Sex, Lies & Videotape (scene) - Ann - Lead - Michael Swingler - director
Children of a Lesser God (scene) - Sarah - Lead - Jennifer Warren - professor
The Three Towers - Tired Woman - Co-Star - Jose Saldana - director
THEATRE
From Every Man Woman, & Child - Mother & Judgment - Gallaudet U.
Carmen - Prosper Merimee & Lillas Pastia - Supporting - El Grito, in Toledo, Spain
Snow White & The Seven Dwarves - queen - Supporting - St. Louis Park High
TRAINING
Nina Foch - Monologues/Scene Study - University of Southern Calif.
Jennifer Warren - Scene Study - University of Southern Calif.
Endre Hules - Scene Study - University of Southern Calif.
Ted Brunetti - Scene Study - University of Southern Calif.
Julia von Juni - Workshop - Munich, Germany
El Grito Group - Workshop - El Grito, Toledo, Spain
Angela Farrand - Monologues/Improv - Gallaudet University
Jeff Knoedler - Monologues/Improv - St. Louis Park Senior High
LANGUAGES
Conversational German, German Sign Language, Conversational Spanish, Spanish Sign Language, American Sign Language, International Sign Language
SPECIAL SKILLS
Basic keyboard/piano, speak with my voice, read lips, learns fast, hammer, shotput, discus, basketball, volleyball, ski, canoe, cartwheel spins, scuba dive, general athletic abilities, dancing
my little world of scripts
Updated on Jun 10, 2007 - 12:35 PM
COMPLETED WORK
Manhood(drama short)—A decent man has a one night stand with a woman, and later discovers that she’s married and the husband walks in on them, thus causing disaster. The husband finds out his inner desires when he sees the man again a year later. (5 pages)
The Cross (dramedy short)—A young devout Christian arrives in Los Angeles ready to make a mission to do good onto others, gets bombarded with unthinkable situations that go against the philosophy of her beloved bible. She begins to question her faith in the end. (6 pages)
After Hours (drama short)—A lonely employee works late at night, and meets a gorgeous young woman who works in maintenance, and they hit it off. But the pretty janitor never lets this employee know that she’s deaf. Later she discovers something about him that she would have never fathomed possible. (5 pages)
Jules (documentary short)—A study on a deaf filmmaker girl who attends USC, and deals with the difficulty of the hearing world. (5 pages)
Our Song (a musical mood piece short)—Sitting in the woods, a cellist plays a song about her memories surrounding the encounter of a deaf man. (5 pages)
The Importance of Being Clark (comedy short)—Clark Getty, a proud video store clerk works one day when a Hollywood film director shows up to take over his turf. Clark Getty, aspiring to work in the film industry, demands to be a part of the shoot taking place there. (11 pages)
Cold Hugs (drama short)—A deaf professor, Genevive, deals with an ambitious graduate deaf student, Betty, and later they discover that they have certain things in common. (15 pages, co-written with Erik Call)
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WORKS IN PROGRESS
Dimensions (science fiction feature)—A healer, Cass, from the 29th Century goes back in time with a man who violated the natural time continuum, and deals with the repercussions of overlapping time dimensions from the overuse of the time machine.
Seeds of Macon(horror feature)—No logline at this time. (Co-written with Erik Call)
Reverse Polarity(romantic comedy feature)—An aspiring deaf lesbian actress, Anne, deals with a new gay deaf roommate, Truman, that her current roommate, Eight, brought in. Anne later discovers a special friendship with Truman that later evolves into something unexpected.
Her Eyes (drama feature) —A married 40-year old woman, discovers that she’s a lesbian after dealing with her alcoholic problems and meeting new people.
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all have been copyrighted by me.
If you’re interested in reading a copy of these aforementioned scripts, just contact me. I’d be happy to share.
my headshot
Updated on Jun 08, 2007 - 01:40 AM
erik call took this photo. we’re open for business under Tummy Tuck Photos. e-mail for appointments in los angeles. we good.
films i directed
Updated on Jun 07, 2007 - 02:32 PM
children of a lesser god
Updated on Jun 07, 2007 - 02:24 PM
see amber stanton and gabe jarret in action.
children of a lesser god scene-- did a quick shoot with amber stanton and gabe jarret with a scene from the randa haines transcript of “chidren of a lesser god.” enjoy.
to sing or to sign?
Updated on May 24, 2007 - 09:52 PM
so… i’ve been working on a romantic comedy musical. yep, you heard right. i do not hear so well, and yet, i’m working on a musical. what the hey. i’m in love with music. so. let’s move on.
i’m casting for the roles, and am looking for many deaf and hearing actors alike. feel free to contact me if you’re interested in acting.
This is the extended text.
my first headshot
Updated on May 24, 2007 - 09:45 PM
i’ve had my headshot taken by erik call, a good friend. it’ll be a good place to start in case i want to start acting in roles. was born to an actress for a mother, might as well utilize my dormant acting genes.
the deaf man
Updated on May 24, 2007 - 02:02 PM
"the deaf man” is being sent out to film festivals. we’ve been accepted to abilities arts festival in toronto. it’s been thrilling for us. you can see our title in that link’s list. see our information on the deaf man.
