III The Movie: December 2011

Friday, December 9, 2011

Interview with cast member: JESS

Amy on set looking like her very own South Park character.

TBA Producers had a chance to talk with Amy Elizabeth Chadwell
about acting for her first time before she moves to Vail where she'll be
sitting pretty high on the mountain.

TBA: How did you get started acting?

AC: I pretty much just fell into it. My good friend and mentor, Julie Wheat, talked me up at a meeting and I got an audition. I happened to get the part and the rest is history. I am a very dramatic person so I guess it comes pretty natural to me.

TBA: How is acting different than modeling?

AC: Acting is much more in depth than modeling. Modeling is all about looks and what is on the surface. Acting is about looking good as well, plus much more! You need to sound realistic and believable when you act. You need to study a lot more for acting than for modeling. You need to be able to adapt and understand what the director and producers want out of you as well as understanding your character. Not to mention the hours are longer and there are lines to memorize!

TBA: Do you have a day job?

AC: Yes, I am an assistant buyer at a local Charleston boutique called House of Sage. I just recently ended a two year stint working for Juicy Couture under Liz Claiborne LLC. I love the ever evolving Fashion Industry and I plan on working in the industry as long as I can. I still model and babysit on the side. Not many people know-I am the baby whisperer. I also have a style blog http://thestyleblazer.tumblr.com/ and will be launching my website when I move to Colorado to work at Vail. You can expect to see all that is fashionable on the mountain, and perhaps some of my own fashions available for sale!

TBA: What is is the best part of staying on set with the other actors?

AC: My favorite part about being on set is definitely just interacting and hanging out with everyone! It is quite a fun dynamic when you take a bunch of people and throw them together for a few days at a time :) I met quite a lot a new awesome friends!

TBA: How did you prepare for the improvisational scenes in the movie?

AC: I didn't prepare for the improv at all! I just let it flow. The whole trick is: if you believe what you are saying, others will too.

TBA: What is your favorite line in the movie III?

AC: My favorite line would have to be "weed makes me horny..." I had to practice that one quite a few times!

TBA: What TV show would you love to be seen on?

AC: I would love to be on Gossip Girl! Obviously for the wardrobe. I would also love to be on Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia! It is pretty much my favorite show.

Amy looking like a model while acting.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Interview with cast member: FRANK, producer/writer Braxton Williams

Hear from Braxton Williams about III from three perspectives:

TBA: You are the writer of the script as well as an actor and producer. What is the most gratifying part of seeing your work come to life?

BW: The most exciting thing is that it IS coming to life. This is, by far, the most work I have ever put into a project, and finishing it is just so satisfying. Trey and Alissa almost worked themselves to death. Everyone gave so much; the cast and crew were amazing every day. I am proud to work with these guys. There were several shots where I was literally jumping for joy when they called cut.

TBA: What was your inspiration for the script/screenplay?

BW: I think the primary inspiration was the house itself and the area around it. Trey and I tailored the script to the location, since it is such a great location. That being said, Trey and I are huge fans of the horror genre and there are tons of references, and homages (subtle and not so subtle) sprinkled throughout the movie.

TBA: How did you decide on selecting cast members?

BW: Well I had some actors in mind before casting started (myself obviously and a few others), but the bulk of it was auditions. And let me tell you, it was not easy. We had several solid auditions. It took a long time to finalize the cast. And, oh what a cast; we were lucky to get such talented people.

On a side note, I want to mention something that really shocked me during the auditioning process. There were a few actors that submitted themselves for the movie, an R rated horror movie, who didn't want to cuss during the audition. They wouldn't do it. I mean, it blew my mind. Some people even refused to audition for an R rated movie. I understand if an actor doesn’t want to do nudity, but not wanting to cuss, that is ridiculous. If you want to be an actor, a successful film actor, you are going to have to use foul language, play ugly characters, do things you wouldn't do in real life. That is what acting is, that is what it means to be an actor. If you won't do it, you need to be in another business.

TBA: Who would you most love to see your movie?

BW: I would just love for it to be seen. Especially by horror fans, I think they will love it, and enjoy the numerous film references. Getting it out, putting it on the screen, that is our ultimate goal. Now that being said, I am really excited for my wife and parents to see it. They have been my support system for so long; I can’t wait to see it with them.

TBA: What actors would you most like to work with?

BW: Christopher Lee. I would love to work with him. He is an icon. The man is in his 80s and is still working. I am huge fan, and I would be honored to work with him.

TBA: So you want to make more horror films?

BW: Yes, I would love to make more horror films. Actually, Trey and I have a few ideas in the works right now. Like I said above, we love the genre. However, I don't want to work exclusively in horror. There are so many other areas I want to pursue.