Furor is a new independent Brit flick, which has been made defying ridiculous odds. An airtight budget, limited equipment, a small crew, a huge cast, and filmed at a breakneck pace. There are a hundred reasons why this movie should have failed and never have reached anywhere close to completion. Movies with crazily bigger budgets and far greater resources more than often fall flat on the ground. What kept Furor alive, what kept it fuelled? Was it luck or was it maybe careful planning? Or could it have been the sheer determination of everyone involved?

Vic Marke also known as the Guvnor, is the writer/director of Furor. Vic and Zara Pythian have been the core driving forces behind Furor. Like everything that starts it life, Furor has grown from a seed into what could well be a mighty forest. All independent movies are risky ventures, and it takes considerable courage to travel such a road, especially with a movie such as Furor. Furor is a risk taking adventure not just as a business venture, but also in the very nature of the movie itself. Furor is a dark movie, darker than most movies of this kind. No easy safe routes have been taken, no soft options adopted, no considerations for an audience faint of heart. Yet through the darkness of Furor shines a light that beams from all independent ventures. The same light that shone from the first independent movies made by today’s great filmmakers such as ‘Battle Squad’, and ‘The Last Gun’, independent movies made by Steven Speilberg, or ‘Finian’s Rainbow’, made by Francis Ford Coppola. It’s the light that reveals what independent movies are. They are the foundation and the very lifeblood itself of the entire film industry.

Rather than creating an article on the movie itself, this is a collection of thoughts and feelings that were experienced and taken away from some of the cast and crew involved in the filming of Furor. All very different people. All different backgrounds. All different tasks and roles to play. All finding their own unique path to Furor. What you’ll find through reading all of these different stories, are firm similarities that repeat themselves throughout. Determination, belief, respect, but probably most importantly, friendship.

Zara Pythian: – Actress – Screen Fighter – Producer.

After reading the synopsis for ‘Furor’ I was excited to learn about the story behind my character ‘Emily Grimes, but at the same time anxious, as Furor is a dark, controversial film that is set to make a statement, and I personally had to take time to decide whether or not I should challenge myself and take on the role.

As an actress, playing the role of’ Emily’ is a huge emotional challenge for me and I hope to portray her in a light that captures the audience emotionally too. I am aiming for them to feel sympathetic towards her innocence and understanding concerning the consequences of her revenge, but a the same time have a great feeling of remorse towards her ‘victims’ even though they know what she has been through. The film is quite an emotional rollercoaster and there are some very pinnacle points, not just for ‘Emily’ but for the audience as well and I’m looking forward to seeing the end product, watching reactions and listening to people’s feedback once they have viewed the DVD.

I am honoured to be working with a great cast and crew, Rob Ho, Paul Reeves, Natalie Celino, George McCluskey, Rob Comrie, Kayley Marke, Scott Clist, Adam Oakley, Lee Charles, Troy Dennison, Rocco Scalercio, and of course ‘The Guvnor’, the rest of the gang and also with George and Mandy Johnston of Total Combat who have developed the awesome fight choreography for the film.

There is always a brilliant team spirit in front & behind the camera and alongside the excellent graphics, portfolios, behind the scenes, marketing P.R, merchandise and the musical score, it’s a great feeling to see all the hard work pay off when you finally sit down and watch the finished film, popcorn in hand… and remember all the bloopers!!!

Zara Pythian On Myspace.

Personal Best Academy.

Rob Ho: – Actor – Screen Fighter – Producer.

Part: – Mr Lung.

“I am Rob Ho and I play the role of Mr Lung in the Indie Film Furor. The tale is of a young woman’s innocence, taken callously by a number of Mr Lung’s gang members. Zara’s character, Emily, seeks vengeance on all those who have wronged, with rage as her weapon.

I am a member of Zara’s Screen Fighting Team and I have been learning the craft from her as well as from Vic Marke (Producer/ Director).

It is the first film where I have been given a fair amount of dialogue to engage in. Whilst I have no acting qualifications per se; I get my experience from the more seasoned actors on set.

I am excited about this project as I see it as an action horror. I truly believe that the story, acting and the action are well balanced. From a personal point of view, my role in Furor will surprise a lot of my friends, as they will see me in an absurdly different and evil way.

One challenge for me was the fight sequences. I would say that the fights have been the most challenging for me to date. I least expected to be fighting Zara with a ‘bladed’ sword, and I was most concerned with getting the choreography right, as one move in error would have proved fatal. The other fight scenes involved my character fighting five men. The Fight Choreographers George and Mandy Johnstone guided me with their Keysi Fighting Method, and I hope I did them proud. They, together with Vic have made me look superhuman!

I am also Co-Producer of the film and how I would describe my role would be somewhat administrative, with interpersonal application thrown in. There is a wealth of talent in the cast and crew, which will make Furor an undeniable success.”

Rob Ho On Myspace.

Rob Ho On Movievine.

Sharon Uberoi: – Associate Producer.

I became involved with Furor when I was posting Bulletins promoting Furor. Through the postings, I had an artist on my friend’s list who in turn contacted and are most likely to be used on the film.

I haven’t had the opportunity to meet any of the cast members though can feel tremendous warmth and sincerity from all the cast and crew. It’s amazing how the team gels and am delighted to become a part of the crew.

Sharon Uberoi On Myspace.

George & Mandy Johnstone – Total Combat Academy: – Actors – Fight Choreographers.

Total Combat consists of Mandy & George Johnston. They have both trained in various different martial arts such as Jeet Kune Do, Kali, Silat, Brazilian Jui Jitsu, Savate, Thai Boxing and the Keysi Fighting Method. They both have over 20 years experience in martial arts and run Total Combat Academy in Glasgow city centre. The academy teaches classes which are specifically geared towards street defence situations.

They recently decided to start the Total Combat fight team to concentrate on bringing the aspects of the arts they learned to screen fighting and fight choreography in a unique and creative way. They are currently involved in fight choreography for the movie “Furor” which has a few very violent scenes. Both George and Mandy are very proud to be associated with what promises to be an extremely memorable project.

Total Combat Academy.

Total Combat On Myspace.

Troy Dennison: – Special FX Make Up – Actor.

Part: – Officer Steve Dench.

I was standing in mud. In a forest. In Northampton. And Vic says to me “can you do broken bones?” Of course I said “Sure” Then I get the Furor script emailed to me and read it and start banging my head against the wall at all the nasty, horrible death scenes! It’s brutal and it pushes boundaries and I like it!

I’ve been doing make-up for eight(ish) years. My background is in construction, engineering and art, something I pulled together when I was designing and building theatrical sets. I’m actually qualified in Theatrical and media make-up, Fashion and photographic, wig making and face and body painting (and photography too!) among others.

I’ve spent a huge amount of time working in theatre, with a nice smattering (it’s a REAL word!) of indie films and road safety campaigns. The coolest thing in the world is to have your kids checking out buses to spot the “wear your seatbelt” poster that their Dad did!

I suppose my interest in make-up started when I was a kid and my parents dragged me to see Star Wars for my ninth birthday. I was hooked and went out of my way to find out how they did all that cool stuff in the movies.

Now I get to do it myself. Which, lets face it is DAMN cool! It’s challenging, and fun and always different and this film is stretching me to produce stuff that REALLY makes people take notice.

The flip side of my coin is the fact that I’m playing Officer Steve in the movie.
A make-up artist that acts? It’s not as weird as you might think (heck! Savini does it all the time). I actually held off on putting myself forward for a role in Furor for the longest time, because I wanted to provide my full commitment to the FX work. Then a role came up, and I was sorely tempted (I actually taught Performing Arts for a couple of years and have several acting credits to my name). So I put myself forwards as one of the nurses in the mental hospital. I got offered Steve instead, and while I was gutted (not in a Rob Ho kind of way) that I don’t get a death scene now, I was damn chuffed that I’m going to appear in the opening and closing scenes of the film. Steve is one of those cops that’s been there and done that (the T-shirt is in the forensics lab for bloodstain analysis!). He’s always at the crime scene before Carter and Graham and likes the people he works with. My first weekend of filming as Steve was surreal because in TWO of the scenes I did I had to produce some incredibly nasty, bloody effects and THEN act in front of them!

Oddly though my favourite day (as an actor) was when I had NO effects to work on, just straight acting. It was great fun to bounce dialogue off Nat and Paul and I’m looking forward to working with them again in that capacity soon.

The coolest things about this production… the total commitment that the cast and crew put in. Every single one of them believes in the project and that reflects in every aspect of what they do. And they are, without a doubt, some of the nicest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.

Troy Dennison On Myspace.

Avone Keene: – 2^nd Unit Camera Operator – Sound – Lighting – Actor.

Part: – Police Officer – Mental Patient.

Hi, I’m Avone Keene and I am part of the Furor crew. My initial function was to film behind the scenes/ making of footage of the production of Furor for both Internet and DVD extra’s and promotion. As well as this I have been involved in the crewing, helping out on all aspects of the production from lighting, sound and 2nd unit camera. Which was a great experience working across the whole production.

As well as crew I offered to take part in a small cameo role as a police offer which is part of Carter/Graham’s unit.

I first became involved with the project after meeting Vic (the director) and Zara on a production of another film before contacting them through Myspace and coming down to set on the first day of principal photography.

I think that the project will be a great success and that is due to the team put together by the director/producer a group of people that are dedicated and professional and willing to work hard on a project that so many people believe in.

Avone Keene On Myspace.

Robert Comrie: – Producer – Actor – Screen-Fighter.

Part: – Teek.

I’ve been doing martial arts for about 22 years, boxing, kick boxing, and Muay Thai boxing. I am also a fitness instructor. My biggest influence and role model has without a doubt been my older brother Owen Comrie. My Brother Owen has in his time won, English, British and World kickboxing championships. He started training me in Karate when I was 17 years old.

I am a member of the Black salt screen fighting team with 13 times world champion Zara Phythian, been with them for two years and enjoying every bit of it. I have always been interested in acting since I was a child, using a cam-recorder to do so. I like playing the part of a baddy, not because I am like that in real life it just appeals to me more. Also been in the movie Chameleon, and Shiai (game of death). My big break came when a good friend and martial artist Master Vic Marke, who chose me to play the part as a henchman in the movie Chameleon.

At the moment we are in the middle of filming a movie called Furor (The rage of the innocent), I play the part of a henchman called Teek, a very sharp dressed Jamaican speaking bad guy, I am Jamaican born so it was no problem to speak the lingo. Having such a good team (Vic marks-Director) also (Zara Phythian) and all the rest of the actors have made this movie the one to watch out for.

Robert Comrie On Myspace.

Aryavarta Kumar: – Composer.

When I finished reading the script of Furor, I felt chills go up my spine. It’s a dark story about revenge and I was excited to start writing the musical score for the film. After some discussions with producer Vic Marke, we felt the best way to capture that eerie feeling was to use choir chants and an orchestra. The creepiness and eerie feeling will slowly build up through the film. Of course, there will be some important musical themes that capture the concepts of revenge and justice as well. One of the tracks called ‘Veritas Domini’ is available to listen on the Furor Myspace site and is a blend of a suspenseful feeling with an eerie overtone that turns into something epic towards the end. The piece is a teaser of things to come. I’m excited to be part of the Furor crew and helping make a great film.

I’ve always been interested in movie music – hearing the big Hollywood feature films in theatres and being wowed by the some great themes. People never forget a great theme (such as Jaws, Jurassic Park, Gladiator, Braveheart, and many many others) when it accompanies a movie. It’s even more magical when the music perfectly fits the film itself. And that’s really where the art of film scoring comes in. It’s all about revealing characters’ feelings and helping the audience become part of the movie whether it’s a drama, suspense, or a romantic comedy. There’s a fine line between making the music too subtle and making it too bombastic, but this really depends on the film itself. For Furor, there will be parts of the movie which are much more subtle alongside the character development and there will be parts that are more dramatic for other scenes. It’s going to make a great impact on how the audience feels about each character.

I got started writing film music back in 2001 when I worked on some short films and collaborated online. It was a great learning experience. Having a musical background really helped (I was trained on the classical piano for over 14 years). From there I moved onto bigger indie productions. A Joker’s Card, an indie short, was the first score that got pressed on a separate soundtrack CD and also won a Silver Telly (2005). From there, I worked on several other indie features and shorts, honing my craft, and writing music that spanned Western orchestral all the way to oriental. Earlier this year (2007), I was part of an award-winning teaser for The Rapture, which also won me a Bronze Telly (2007). I’ve since expanded into music for other media applications such as corporate videos, computer games, TV shows, cell phone ringtones, webpages, and any other new media that needs music.

Every single project challenges me in a new way. For Furor it’s going to be the ability to write musical cues integrated with choir to express the feelings and moods in the film. It’s going to sound great and it’s going to make a great movie experience. I was really fortunate to meet Vic Marke and Zara Phythian. We’ve had some great laughs along the way and it’s really helped us build a great film making team. That’s something that really excites me about Furor: the chance to work with people that I can trust to make a great film.

Aryavarta Kumar On Myspace.

Natalie Celino: – Actress.

Part: – Detective Carter.

I play the role of Detective Carter in the movie Furor. Carter is a very headstrong and hot-tempered woman. Her anger does at times dominate her actions, which often results in her detective partner calling for her to keep control of herself.

I became involved in the movie when Vic and Zara spotted my Myspace profile. The contacted me regarding the role of Carter, and the rest is history.

I think Furor is an amazingly well written and directed movie. You can’t help but share Emily’s anger as you see each scene of the movie progressing. And you truly do feel her innocence and the physical pain that she goes through as that innocence is gradually lost as she deals with her enemies in quite often, brutal fashion. Considering what happens to her you can understand why she wants revenge so badly.

It’s amazing to see how each one of the cast is so different whether it be race, culture, accent etc, yet when we are on set we all bond as one. I have met very many talented people whilst filming Furor, and many which I wish to remain friends with in the

future.

Natalie Celino On Myspace.

Paul Reeves: – Actor.

Part: – Detective John Graham.

I first started chasing my desire to be an actor when I was 19, starting out in local theatre productions, then working up to small TV roles. Furor will be my first film acting role, and I’m quite pleased there is a little gore in the movie, because one of the things that got me interested in being an actor was reading about and watching movies made by guys like Sam Raimi, Ted Raimi, and Bruce Campbell, all of that old ‘Evil Dead’ crew in fact. They all played a big part in my desire to be an actor. Look how those guys started out, and look at them now.

I have mostly been a computer game developer and artist most of my working days, and have been lucky enough to work on a few famous games, like Grand Theft Auto, and Micro Machines. I still enjoy making games, but I’d like to explore this acting ride a little bit more.

I really enjoyed playing the character Detective John Graham in Furor, there’s more to him than meets the eye, and it’s fun knowing that when acting out the scenes. And if the action scenes in Furor are even half as exciting on film as they have been watching them being filmed, this is going to be a wild thrill ride of a movie.

I think what has helped to make working on Furor such an amazing experience, and ultimately what helped to make Furor itself, was the mixture of personalities involved, how well everyone got along with each other, and how strongly everyone believed in the project.

Paul Reeves On Movievine.

Paul Reeves Website.

Paul Reeves On Myspace.

George McCluskey: – Actor
Role: – King

I came back into acting about two and half years ago, in that time I have been involved in some twenty five to thirty projects. I have two feature film releases due for Winter 2007, Furor being one of those. I have a feature to film before Christmas and another to film in the New Year and talks of a third to be filmed October this year. I also have quite a few short films lined up as well.

But it’s all small steps and you just move on one day at a time.

Mean, moody and menacing King is the epitome of every bad boy. Advisor and right hand man to Lung, King is very influential in the running of the organisation. A stone cold killer, he respects very little and that which he does respect he’s loyal too, but only to a degree.

I worked with The Guvnor and Zara last year, instantly taking a liking to them both. I sent them a message to wish them well with the film and basically one thing lead to another and I somehow landed the role of King.

It’s unbelievable to think that this is a low/non-budget film. The quality of the footage already looks high production, the acting is of a high standard and there is family attitude going on, on set. There are no egos anywhere to be seen and everyone is pulling together as one.

Regardless of what happens with respect to DVD sales or bums on seats in the cinema, if we can all look back and say that was one hell of a production then that’s all that really matters.

George McCluskey On Myspace.

Nick Sheard: - Actor.

Part: – Father John O’Malley

I started acting only 2 1/2 years ago and have since been in about a dozen student and independent productions, ranging from bit parts to leads. I got involved with the ‘Furor’ team through my good friend and fellow actor George McCluskey, who mentioned me to Vic, he watched a film of mine on the net and offered me the part straight away, no audition, which I was pretty chuffed about! Father John is a good part, not a great deal of screen time but integral to the plot, and it was great working with everyone else, Zara’s a lovely girl, Vic’s a great bloke and knows what he’s doing (well he gives that impression at least!) and I find it hard to believe some of the actors had never done any acting before, they were great to work with. Also hard to believe it’s been made on a shoestring, the trailers I’ve seen look very professional, hopefully it’ll give everyone’s career a boost. Can’t wait for the screening and I’d love to work with these guys again.

Nick Sheard On Myspace.

Scott Clist: – Actor – Screen-Fighter.

Part: – Ryan.

Born in Bridgwater, Somerset. Started training in martial arts at the age of 11 with Shotokan Karate but if I really think about my martial arts training began with my father teaching me and my brother how to box in our living room with sofa cushions as gloves, I think I must have been about 5 or 6 when that started.

After studying karate for about 10 months I moved on to kickboxing where I have stayed training now for about 17 years, whilst also studying jkd kung fu, Thai boxing (Muay Thai), boxing, Ninjutsu and Krav Maga (An art I would like to study further and one day teach) In November 04 I became a British open champion in WTF full contact sparring.

I also study MMA or mixed martial arts and am currently on the British Cage Fighting circuit as a semi pro fighter and have a sponsor spitfire-equipment.com

My character is Ryan, a leader of a street level gang working for the character Lung.

Ryan is a great character to play as he has this slightly unstable edge and a real evil streak and I love the challenge of trying to get that across on screen.

Furor is an amazing project and I am so lucky to be part of it, breakings a few taboo’s and it’s a bit of a dark movie, I think it really shows that British independent cinema is making some really great movies. There is so many talented people working on this project and I think the end result will really that.

I first met Vic Marke (*writer/director) and Zara Phythian in Jan 06 when i attended one of their screen fighter seminars, Vic took my details then for a future project and we have kept in contact since. I saw Vic and Zara whilst I was working at Seni 07 on my sponsors stool and Vic said he had an upcoming project, 6 weeks later I was on board as Ryan in FUROR.

Watch out British independent cinema cause the rage is coming.

Scott Clist On Myspace.

Lee Charles: – Actor – Screen-Fighter.

Part: – Leonard.

I came back into acting about two and a half years ago, in that time I have been involved in some twenty to thirty projects. I have two feature film releases due for Winter 2007, Furor being one of those. I have a feature film before Christmas and another to film in the New Year and talks of a third to be filmed.

Lee Charles On Myspace.

Adam Oakley: – Actor.

Part: – Benji.

My names Adam Oakley and I play the part of Benji in the film Furor. Benji is a bit of a loose cannon really, a lil strange but that has made it all the more fun to play the part, he’s the youngest of the “gang” and usually that one letting every1 else down i.e. pissing himself in front of the “big boss”. I first really got the bug of being in front of the camera when I was on Bad Lads Army on ITV in 2005. This is my 2nd film that I have been involved in after working on The summer of the massacre. It was on set of SOTM that I first met Zara and Vic, (Guvnor) and after having dinner together back at my hotel was asked if I would like to get involved with Furor and the rest as they say is history. Its been wicked working with so many different cast and crew and there is a genuine buzz every time we all step foot on set and get in front of the camera, it just shows how a lil bit of team work can go a hell of a long way. Vic and the rest of the production crew have done a fantastic job putting it all together as well coz it really does look the real deal.

Adam Oakley On Myspace.

Rocco Scalercio: – Actor.

Part: – Joey.

I got told I was going to be playing Joey in Furor rage of the innocent a couple of day’s before the first shoot in Nottingham by my good friend and fellow actor (Adam Oakley) after consistently bugging him to get me a part.

I studied performing arts at college for three years and have two diplomas and have always enjoyed being in front of the camera. I appeared on ITV’S Bad Lads Army in 2005 and had a very good response from the show and I’m sure that Furor movie will have a massive response from the audience it will excite shock and play with their emotions. Joey is the character that I play in the film he is one of the four gang members and also the right hand man of Ryan (Scott Clist) and really looks up to him. There is a real tightness between the gang of four and this developed off screen as well as on. Everyone involved has worked really hard and most importantly everyone has worked together as a team.

Rocco Scalercio On Myspace.

Kayley Marke: – Actress – Screen-Fighter.

Part: - Janell.

Kayley Marke is a former youth Martial Arts World Champion in Forms and Fighting divisions. A member of the UK FSA Black Salt Screen Fighting Team, and now aiming her sights in acting and performance martial arts.

Furor is Kayley’s first Indie movie project after gaining experience in short film projects. She plays the role of Janell, drug-taking sister of Teek.

Kayley Marke On Myspace.

Phil Campbell: – Actor – Screen-Fighter.

Part: – Karate Team Member.

Hi, My name is Phil Campbell. My role in the Furor movie was to play one of Lung’s karate team in a fight scene with Rob Ho and a group of other screen fighters.

I had no prior experience in screen fighting or any type of screen work but was able to use my skills gained from my 15 years of martial arts and 2 years of gymnastics. I decided to attend Zara Phythian’s screen fighting seminar before the auditions for the movie where I was lucky enough to be offered a screen-fighting role.

I compete internationally in creative forms where i perform using a fusion of martial arts and gymnastics. These skills were called for in my role to add extra depth to the fight and give an enhanced overall effect to the scene.

I’ve really enjoyed working with all of the Furor cast and crew and would love to be kept in mind for further future projects to improve my skills and experience within the world of screen action.

Phil Campbell website.

Phil Campbell On Myspace.

Rob Smith: – Actor – Screen-Fighter.

Part: – Karate Team Member.

I’m a 30 year old and I've been involved in martial arts since the ripe old age of 11, and have trained in various disciplines on and off since then. These include Taekwondo, Freestyle karate, kickboxing, Thai boxing, self-protection and MMA (mixed martial arts). I have previously worked as a doorman for the last 10 years, although I now have retired from this lovely occupation, (think I've used up my nine lives now). I have been training under sensei Zara now since March this year and I’m loving the intense training that is carried out at her academy, (she may look sweet and innocent but boy can she kick ass!!!!). I’m currently training in the academies 'edge system' which blends various styles and aspects of martial arts, the 'squad training' which emphasises the competition side of martial arts and have just started the new 'screen fighting' class which teaches fight choreography, stunt work etc, which is how I got the chance to work on this film, and hopefully get the chance to work on any future projects. Really enjoyed the experience of filming and meeting all the different people on set, the film looks as though it is going to be awesome and I’m looking forward to seeing it.

Rob Smith.

Jay Darrell Ingleton: - Actor - Screen-Fighter.

Part: - Karate Team Member.

My name is Jay Darrell Ingleton. I have been involved in martial arts since I was 13 years old ! I started in freestyle karate and have been involved in 5 ancestors kung fu, Mugendo, Thai boxing, freestyle wrestling, bjj, and I've also looked at other systems on a smaller scale. I am a full time fitness fitness/martial arts instructor and feel fortunate to be able to make my living from it. I love to kick and had a knack for it before I began any formal training. My favourite kick is the roundhouse kick.

I play one of the bad guys. One of Mr Lung’s 5 black-belts. I have 2 scenes where I get to attack him empty handed and with kali sticks. We all bonded very well on the day and finished both scenes way before the deadline. Rob Ho who plays Mr Lung did a great job handling the choreography that was prepared by George and Mandy Johnston from Total Combat, and I would like to work with him again. I feel the film will get people talking and thank the Guvnor for offering me a part in the movie.

Jay Ingleton On Myspace.

Dave Lawrence: – Actor – Extra.

Part: - Policeman .

I am just staring out in the film industry writing screenplays and TV Dramas. I managed to get involved on the Furor movie project through a good friend George McCluskey who plays King. He had read my latest script Urban Hustle, and thought it would be a great experience for me to be involved and see the film making process first hand. When I first arrived on set it felt a bit daunting with the sheer amount of acting and martial arts talent I was surrounded by. I was soon made at ease by the friendliness and professionalism of the crew and actors. It was great to see every one pitch in and lend a hand wherever possible. It was my first acting role and thoroughly enjoyed playing the part of a policeman and roughing up some of the detainees. My favourite moment of the shoot for me was watching Detective Carter repeatedly slap Ryan even accidentally when the director had cut filming. All in all it was a great experience and am glad to be apart of the rage that is Furor.

Dave Lawrence On Myspace.

Joseph Carney: - Actor – Extra.

Part: - Doctor – Mental Patient.

My name is Joseph Carney and I played a doctor walk by and a mental patient in the movie Furor. I got involved in the film through total combat academy my martial arts class, they were starting a fight team and asked me to be involved. I said yes and we enrolled in a movie called Furor, which was a great laugh we had so much fun with all the cast and people taking part. The whole experience was great i enjoyed acting with Zara and Vick and there team. I thought it was a great experience and hope to so more in the future. The moment that sticks in my mind the most was 2 things when Matt had to say "blah, blah black sheep" in the mental hospital I was in stitches for hours and when we got our nurses uniforms because they were women’s t-shirts and I looked alright in them but Robert looked so much like a women it was hilarious. It was a great experience and I would love to work with them all again soon.

Joseph Carney On Myspace.

Matthew Lane: - Actor – Extra.

Part: - Mr Doyle.

I got involved in the movie through the martial arts academy i train at in Glasgow. The 'Total Combat Academy' run by George and Mandy Johnston were the fight choreographers for the movie and through them I got to meet the director Vic Marke who upon meeting me personally and spending some time around me thought I would be perfect for the role of the mental patient Mr. Doyle. (I think that’s a good thing, Yes??)

I've never actually been involved in anything like this before so the whole thing was a brand new experience for me. What did strike me was the amount of work that actually goes in to making something like this happen. When you sit at home and watch t.v you take for granted what you are watching but the reality is there is so much work involved in making it all happen that it gives you a whole new appreciation for it all. Everything from sound, to lighting, to make up, to set location etc are all so important in making everything come together. So a big kudos to the whole 'Furor' 'behind the screen' team who managed to bring the whole thing together.

I would just like to say thank you to my instructors George and Mandy for getting me involved in the whole thing, to Vic Marke for giving me a part in the film and to the rest of the Furor team who were genuinely a top bunch of people to meet and work with.

Matthew Lane.

Wayne Palmer: - Actor – Extra.

Part: - Mr Lung’s Henchman.

My character in the film is one of Mr Lung’s henchmen. Really enjoyed playing the character as I am more used to being on the catwalk rather than playing a heavy. It was the first time I had ever been part of a film so the whole day was amazing taking everything in. I got involved in the film, as I am a friend to one of the characters - Ryan. I initially took his promo photos for this role, so am please to be part of the film as well. From what I saw & what I have heard about the movie so far I am really excited in seeing the end product. Can't really say there was one memorable moment, just meeting the cast & crew was memorable enough. Was expecting divas or pretentious people but there was none to be found, which made the whole day relaxed and enjoyable.

Wayne Palmer On Myspace.

Joe Hallet: – Actor – Screen-Fighter.

Part: - Drug Dealer.

Well my name is Joe Hallett I'm 15 years old just turning 16 in a few weeks, I live in Yeovil, Somerset (RIGHT DOWN SOUTH WEST OF ENGLAND). I've been training in freestyle kickboxing for nearly 9 years and I also specialise in weapons such as nunchakus, kama and Bo staff also katana. I also perform martial art tricks (martial arts mixed with gymnastics), which helps me with break-falls in films. Now I have left school I’m opening my own martial arts school called "INFINITY MARTIAL ARTS". Since I've started martial arts I've always wanted to get into the film industry. When I went on a FSA Registered screen-fighting course at Zara's Personal Best Academy. I did a short script read for a cast on FUROR. Luckily I got in only a small part but it’s my first credit. In Furor I'm a drug buyer and I play in scenes 40 and 42, I don't know much about my character yet but I know I go into a back street alley in Bristol for a drug buy and get out of there just before Finchy gets…oops nearly gave away a part of the story there, ha ha. Hopefully Furor isn't my last credit, and you will see a lot more of me in the future.

Jenni Bruce: – Actress.

Part: - Hooker.

Before Vic and Zara started to do Furor, Adam and myself met them on another set, they started telling us about what they had in mind. I asked if they had any extra parts going as Vic would say, "yeah, yeah I’ll sort something".

A few weeks later I was talking to Vic and he had sorted out apart, to play the hooker that gets smacked about by her pimp, at first I could stop laughing about it. As a model I’m use to the camera but not a rolling one, first time on set was great going over my lines trying not to forget, over all it was fab. Everyone was lovely to work with. I would like to do more acting in my career.

Jenni Bruce On Myspace.

FUROR MOVIE WEBSITE

What a upbeat movie. I can see why all of the young girls love to watch this movie. I would recommend this movie for anyone who has young teenage girls. It has many different personalities portrayed in this movie that you would find in an everyday high school.

These young actors and actresses has some wonderful talent and it shows with this movie. The dancing that they do while they are singing is absolutely marvelous. The movie has great choreography and a storyline that is easily followed.

This Extended Edition has some wonderful features that you are sure to love. You will be able to sing karaoke with the help from the optional on-screen lyrics. You will be able to see what it is like to be at rehearsals through the extra footage from the rehearsal cam.

This movie would be a great Christmas gift or just a movie to add to your collection. So, enjoy the music and dancing. It will have you tapping your foot to the beat.

What a great educational movie. My whole family enjoyed this movie and has talked about different parts of this movie for the past day. I know that we will watch this movie again. I just can not believe what these animals has to go through to survive.

If you watch the extra features that are included with this movie you will find that making this movie was no easy task and it took 5 years to make it. It had started out to be a movie about the walrus, but it ended being a movie about several different species. It just makes you think about things that we do around our home and how those things do effect a place so far way.

If you would like to learn how the polar bears, and the walrus’ survive than this is a great way to see it happen in nature. These two species depend so much on each other and the basic formation of ice. It is just unbelievable. My hat goes off to the people whom made this movie. It took a lot of courage and an enormous amount of time to studies these animals. I have a great respect for these animals. It has made me think about different things that I could do to help change my amount of damage on this world. Every little bit helps.

Show your children these beautiful animals in their habitat. Show your children how what we do has effects, because it does. Simple, small changes can change the world for these animals. So, take the time to enjoy this movie and what is on this earth. I know that I did. Enjoy!

This movie has some wonderful directing and production. To have all of the cast members be where they are suppose to be must have been very difficult. However, the movie shows that there was a lot of creativity and work between the cast and the filmmakers. It just makes it look easy. I think that everyone should look at the stunts that were involved in this movie. The cost for the ships and the equipment must have been astronomical, but well worth the entertainment.

I loved how the events of the story unfolded. How the remaining captains helped find Jack Sparrow in Davy Jones Locker. What Jack went through in that locker would have drove anyone in their right minds insane. Then, we moved on to where Elizabeth has to learn the fate of her father and except it. What happens in the end between Will and Elizabeth is wonderful. It is not exactly what I thought would happen but that just keeps us on our toes.

I hope that you consider watching this movie. It is well worth the time. So, enjoy.

What a nice family movie to have. If you already own one and two you will need to add this movie to your collection. It is well worth the money. Our family really enjoyed watching this movie.

Santa, Scott Calvin, realizes that his pregnant wife is lonely and needs to have her parents near her. The only problem with that is they do not know that he is Santa Clause. They just believe that he is a toy maker in Canada. He makes the North Pole look like Canada. He is not planning on Jack Frost causing problems for him and his family. Jack Frost uses the escape clause against Scott causing him to return to his normal life. What Scott sees of his life makes him appreciate the fact that he has so many blessings being Santa. When he returns to the North Pole he must make things right between his wife and in-laws, but his biggest problem will be if he can save Christmas. Jack Frost has frosted everything turning it into Frostmas at the North Pole.

Will Scott be able to save Christmas for the whole world? Will he be able to be with his wife when she delivers the baby? You will have to watch the movie to see what happens. So spend the evening celebrating the holidays with your family and enjoy a good holiday movie.

What do you get for 75,000?? Well if you’re Larry Cohen,one half of the famous Cohen Brothers, you create Westlake Entertainment and proceed to make straight to DVD “B” (and sometimes “C”) movies.

Motorcross Zombies From Hell is a ball of fun. Leaky plot, cheesy acting and some good Efx are pretty much what you get here. The plot, such as it is concerns a hot new rider named Cody (Jason McClain) on the moto circuit. Cody’s run threatens to overtake the current leading team known as Team Skullz whose uncanny and skillful riding carries a dark secret, they’re actually zombies!

Going into the biggest race of the year, Team Skullz’s evil manager Ivan will do whatever it takes to keep his team champions and greatest team (not)alive. But Cody’s crew is by his side and will see him across the finish line, dead or alive!

This is what a good B movie is about…blood, guts and some hot betties to drool at before the blood begins to flow. The pacing and acting is so ragged in a good way that you never get a chance to get scared and in a movie like this, being entertained and watching some young actors cutting thier teeth is more important then the gore/blood.

This DVD has a o’ton of special features,always a huge plus! The features include cast interviews, bloopers, behind the scene footage (the motorcross riding is hot!) and you even get some desktop wallpapers for your computer.

Recommended!

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Welcome to another edition of “Headliners”. This is EV’s interview series with various people involved in the Entertainment business. While some names might not ring a bell…we here in the EV offices think in the not far future,they’ll be indeed household names.

Just recently I interviewed Matt Iseman,who is a stand -up comic and a co-host of the Style Network’s biggest hit, “Clean House”. While maybe not a “huge” name, it has still taken Matt 8 years to get where he is now. Hollywood is rugged that way…

Jaime McCall is also in Hollywood, chasing that dream. Being a actress/actor is a lot harder then being a comic in a lot of ways. You have to have faith in your talent,take classes, be told “We’ll be in touch” and yet the phone stays quiet. Many struggling artists actually work real jobs (waitressing, bartender, nanny, etc…)as well doing a lot of weird dinner theater, all in hope of getting that big break. Hollywood is rugged that way.

I added Jamie as a friend on MySpace.com after reading one of her blogs. Then I started noticing that she ran a LOT of bulletins letting folks know about any small “thing” she was doing. Now anyone knowing me at all,knows I love artists who promote the hell outta themselves, I mean…I think Tila Tequila is ugly as sin and has the IQ of a gnat BUT she does know how to promote herself,to stand out.

And Jamie does that as well only she has the talent to back her play….she has served her country,is a creative writer and works extremely hard at becoming a better actress.

My old boss in my nightclub days always told me “You always seem to know who is going to break next” when it came to booking bands…its why I think Tey Punsalan and Mermaid Kiss will strike gold and in the world of film…I think, no…I KNOW Jamie McCall will also be a huge star!

And now, Headliners with……….actress Jamie McCall

1. What is your favorite childhood memory?

Oh wow, there are so many. Overall I had a wonderful childhood. Sure, there was some trauma, divorce, abandonment issues, molestation – you know – the average things little girls must grow through. But overall I am very grateful I had a wonderful family, traveled a lot and was encouraged to do anything I dreamed. My favorite memory? My biological Father taking my little sister & I to the Enchanted Forest in Oregon on one of our yearly visits (after the divorce). We went round & round through the Rabbit Hole in Alice in Wonderland while our Father chased us. I remember feeling so proud that we thought we’d lost him. We still have pictures. Then there was the family trip to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming which is amazing! You truly see God in action there. I had my first encounter with a wild Buffalo – up close & personal. Most of my good memories are with my family. But I have wonderful memories when I went off by myself each summer to Girl Scout Camp in McCall, Idaho. One of the most beautiful, pure, clean, untouched places on earth. That’s where my name comes from. And I just recently found out (after I adopted the name, because the place means so much to me…) that my paternal family heritage were some of the first original homesteaders of this majestic mountain town! Talk about Serendipity…

2. You served in the US Navy, why that direction and what did you get there that has helped you the most?

I have a lot of family history in the Navy. My Uncle was a Top Gun Fighter Pilot, F-14 Tomcats, lived the storybook exciting life traveling the world – he was my Mentor – that’s what I wanted to do. I was the first female in my family to become an Officer. Honor, Courage, Commitment is the official Navy code…and that’s what I got. Discipline is crucial to character and hence to success. Especially in this, such an unstructered, unstable business. Plus you’ve gotta have balls. I’m pretty fearless.

3. When did you decide to head to Hollywood?

Several years ago while I was living in Puerto Rico, which was my last duty station with the Navy. I did my first professional acting job there, a film called “Back in the Day” with Ja Rule and my former showbiz mentor Ving Rhames. I packed up & moved here within months after that, having caught “the bug” again. I came here not knowing a soul! I’ve got no family in Cali & had no friends in LA. It was a ballsy move. I just went with my gut. But I’ve been a performer all my life – mainly thru dance production and stage performance. I started when I was a little girl. So this was just a return to roots for me, not a jump into something completely new…

4. What is a SAG card and how does the process work into getting one?

The Screen Actors Guild is the Union for Professional Actors. There are a couple of ways to get the card, but it involves working professionally as an actor and paying a nice chunk of money! It’s a big investment and shouldn’t be taken lightly. I became eligible for mine from my role as a young mother in the Civil War South in a feature film called “Ascension Day”. I did NOT get any eligibility vouchers from working as an Extra, doing background work! I want to make that clear – it’s a big misconception. And I did that full time for about six months! Don’t get caught up in it. Take it for what it’s worth & move on. Although there are a few who become eligible that way, it is rare.

5. Take us through a normal audition day in Hollywood..

It starts the night before. Make sure you’re well-rested (beauty sleep). Carefully choose wardrobe according to the role & specifications. Mapquest your way there before leaving. Arrive right on time if not 10-15 min. early…never late. (Even though they’re usually running late). Make sure you’re well-rehearsed and in the right mental state for the role/character. The process varies so much depending on what you’re going for. I’ve had auditions which took ten minutes and those in which they’ve kept me for two hours! Sometimes they’ll put you on camera and sometimes not. I never do the “cattle call” auditions – where they send out an open invitation and hundreds of people show up. It’s not dignified and it’s not worth it to me. It just seems too desperate. And I always say, desperation doesn’t look good in Hollywood. Confidence is key! I am unique! I am special! There’s only one of me. That’s my reply to people who say “what about all the competition?” Especially being a blonde, blue-eyed attractive young female. But I just don’t look at it that way. You can’t. There IS no competition in my eyes. My only competition is with myself! I know my value. So I wait to be called in specifically for my looks, personality and talent – they saw something they liked in me and requested me. Otherwise, I don’t bother.

6. How did you get into martial arts and what styles do you practice?

I trained some self defense with the military, but I’ve wanted to study formal martial arts all my life. A good friend of mine got her Black Belt from Billy Blanks. She brought me with her to his World Training Center, a staple of Sherman Oaks for over 15 years, and we instantly clicked! He’s a very spiritual, charismatic man. We understood each other from the get-go & became fast friends as well as Master-Disciple. For the first time since moving to LA, I found a place that felt like home. It felt like family there. I immediately dove in, training twice a day up to 4-5 hours a day. I loved it! It was like I’d opened the flood gates. I progressed very quickly. Most people know him as the “Tae-Bo” guy, but he is a 6th Degree Master of Korean Tae Kwon Do. We trained also in Karate and in weapons; I began practicing Escrima (Filipino Fighting Sticks) and the Staff. Then he shut down. I was devastated. Now I train kickboxing with fighter friends freelance here & there as well as some stunt fighting & sparring – I’m still searching for the next Dojo to get back into formal training in my Gi. I want to move into Chinese styles next like Kung Fu.

7. You are now a published author,what did you write and where can we get a copy of it?

I have self-published the first volume of my poetry in a book called “Renaissance Girl – Love.Hate.Sex.Romance.” You can find it on Cafepress.com. There’s a link on my website. Some may not know but I’m also a professional Spoken Word Artist. I’ve been the Featured Poet in gigs in Atlanta, North Carolina and LA. I’m still working on my book “Living the High Life without Drinking the Champagne”. I’m soliciting a publisher for this very dramatic, important piece and am in talks with a couple right now – one here and one in England.

8. What are your 3 favorite movies?

Oh, that’s a hard one! I’m a movie fanatic – there are so many that are my favorite. Story-telling is truly an art, but is also important spirtually, because it brings people together. The Native Americans revered the Elder Storytellers who held (and hold) very high positions in the tribe. I think unfortunately we’ve lost some of that value in Hollywood. Too much of it is about making quick, easy money. Which is why you see so many sequels and so much “reality” tv crap. Anyway, I digress. Ok, so I’ll just list 3 that come to mind that I can watch over & over again & never tire of:
Top Gun
Pulp Fiction
The Crow

9. You are one of the best self-promoting artists I have seen here on MySpace, how important are your fans in relation to your success?

They are everything. From the business side of it, showbiz is 100% based on their reaction. There’s no “supply & demand” like in other businesses where a product is supplied that people need to survive or to live comfortable daily lives. They create the “demand” for the “product” which is Jamie McCall. They’re the ones that say “We wanna see more of her!” On the personal side of it, they are also crucial. There’ve been plenty of days where I’ve felt down & out, tired & ready to give it up…when I get a message, a phone call or a note encouraging me to keep going, thanking me for inspiring, telling me how much of an impact I’m having…and it keeps me going. I really feel like they’re on the journey with me, that my successes are theirs, and that’s why I share so much, every step of the way, all the good and the bad, so that they do feel like an important & integral part of the movement. Because they are. As a sidenote, I’ve never really liked the word “fan”, which comes from “fanatic” because that’s not what I have. I have Friends and Supporters. All real, true people, cheering me on, providing guidance and support while receiving inspiration and hopefully entertainment from me. Most all are interested in me as a person and not just my image. It’s a true give-and-take relationship. I am so grateful!

To add Jamie as a friend and follow this rising star,go here:
myspace.com/goldilx
or check out her personal website:
www.JamieMcCall.com