film festival & smp films vid

Here is a video I acted in for Cory "Mr. Safety" Williams. You probalby know who is if you are a fan of YouTube.



Also, I went to Italy because a film I am in and edited, Parade, was invited
to the 26th annual Torino Film Festival. Beside that, Things You Don't Tell (the first movie I acted in) is TRULY AVAILABLE on NetFlix, Amazon, & BestBuy.com.

so little time...

I haven't registered to vote yet. Have you? I'm not voting for the ticket with the MILF. Sure she's cute and I like her hair and glasses, but as soon as she tries to communicate everything around me dies. I'm talking about appetites, house plants, etc. In my view, McCain uses hatchets and Obama is a surgeon with a scalpel. Can't wait for the comedy that will be the Vice Presidential Debates!

Albert turned down appearances on America's Got Talent and Late Night with Conan O'Brien. He doesn't particularly want to be known only for his Spit Art, or be exploited by big corporate television conglomerates. The O'Brien Show wanted him to draw a cartoon version of Conan which totally negated his artistic integrity. Albert says, and I agree, he would be much better suited for an interview by Charlie Rose.



The second film I starred in, Parade, won the Audience Choice Award at the Washougal International Film Festival, its first festival appearance.

The first film I starred in, Things You Don't Tell was supposed to be for sale and released on Netflix. Apparently, the DVDs haven't even been produced!?! I don't have a copy of my own and doubly frustrated by that and announcing it to my all my e-friends when it doesn't yet exist. I offer my apologies and hope you still are interested when it is finally released.

first movie on netflix

Hope you had a great summer. What did you do? I just got back from Yosemite and am in San Francisco now.



The first movie i acted in, Things You Don't Tell is finally available for rent on Netflix.
So if you can, please watch it and then write to me!!! It's available for purchase at bestbuy. com and amazon. com.

Also, I recently wrapped my 4th feature called 0’s and 1’s.. It ought to be really good. My third, Eugene, has just finished post-production. The second Parade will be screened at The Washougal International Film Festival in Washougal, WA Thursday, August, 21st 2008 at 10PM. If you have any questions, let me have them...

when the earth goes quake

It was a rather hot day. A dip in the pool would have been nice. My teenage cousin Brian and I were outside cleaning up from a party. Spilled candy from a pinata, bottles and cans, plates with the remains of half eaten tacos. Suddenly, the house began to shake and the mobile home began to rattle loudly. It's pretty frightening at first when you don't know what's happening, but being outside is fairly safe. It lasted pretty long or at least seemed to. Long enough for my brother Albert, who got woken up, to run outside screaming and completely naked. Bewildered, Brian and I looked at him and then looked at each other. Everyone was stunned. I imagine even nearby birds had a laugh at that moment.

The film Parade I am in, about a rite of passage during young adulthood, has been accepted into the Washougal International Film Festival. Also, the first film I acted in, called Things You Don't Tell is available on DVD at Amazon.com. More on these developments later...

2008 begins

With a bang and a ricochet. Soon I will post the trailer for the film I starred in called Parade. The Parade website explains the film and includes many photos. If you are interested in seeing the film or have any feedback, please leave a comment.

Here are a couple links of interest...Obviously people like to play with a drum machine. If you are a fan of mashups then visit this The Kleptones for free full album downloads.

Albert has a new art show called Something Wicked in San Francisco at Ampersand International Arts. This is his artist statement for the show: "I was born in Los Angeles, California in 1971 and currently reside there where I am trying to make it as an artist. I show and sell my work in both L.A. and San Francisco, at galleries I trust. I guess my art is a form of Pop Humanism or maybe even Folk, being that I am a mother folker. My work is about my life and the meaningfulness and meaninglessness of my uniquely American experience. I attempt to capture and reveal beauty by commenting on culture, politics, and religion. Ignorance is bliss. I am a people person and enjoy entertaining people, although pissing them off can be fun too. If I cannot get a positive reaction I know I can get a negative one rather easily. I love to draw and cannot hold down a real job, so please buy my artwork. Drive safely and have a good night."

art show & news

Albert is having an art show in South Pasadena at Bent with new drawings, paintings, and prints. If you can join us, please do. It's going to be fun!



He aslo recently had his artwork appear in the magazines Swindle and Chicano Art Magazine.



And then there was his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live doing Spit Art which earned him a nomination for the first annual YouTube Video Awards.





Ryan has been busy finishing reshoots on his second feature film, Parade which will be ready for festivals in August. He has also been busy making videos which have recently been featured on YouTube, MySpace, Veoh, & LiveVideo.

ryan stars in two feature films

Ryan's recent film news includes a month long journey to Utah to shoot his second feature, the independent film Parade, directed by Brandon Cahoon. He plays the main character, Dean Barrett, a high school student who, through countless adventures and misadventures, tries to make sense of young adulthood. More info to follow.



His first feature, the independent film Thing's You Don't Tell is currently seeking distribution and hitting the festival circuit. For more info, please visit the website.



Ryan also recently starred in two short films, The Key and Cool Jerks. the latter of which was featured in print, Rolling Out Magazine, and at the Independent Black Film Festival & Noir Film Festival.