6 DEGREES OF GENRE

Hi everyone!

As we approach premiere dates, I thought it would be fun to get to know the cast & crew of 6 Degrees of Desperation via a short Q&A session that I will post here on a weekly basis. First up is actor Jason Von Stein who played the jock-type character "Greg Bishop". Jason is a working actor who lives in Atlanta and is an ensemble-lead character in our flick. You can read more about Jason and contact him for auditions at www.myspace.com/jasonvonstein - go show him some love!

INTERVIEW:

Q. How/where did you hear about auditions for 6DOD? Do you feel you did well at your audition?

Jason: I saw the auditions online (I think it was on Atlanta films) & I thought I did a bad job at the audition. I walked out and thought, "well so much for that." So I was really surprized when I got the part. I think it worked out good though. I’m always better in the role than at the auditions.

Q. What was your initial thought/reaction to reading the script?

Jason: I thought it was funny. It was nice to not get killed for a change.

Q: What was your favorite thing about your role/character?

Jason: I like that "Greg" is a complete character, most people would think "Oh, the dumb jock" but he is more than that. I hope.

Q: What was it like working 17 hour days in Rome, GA?

Jason: It was fun! I am used to the long days now, I got to talk about acting & football so it was a pretty normal day for me. It was cool to be a super-popular kid for a least one day.

Q: What was it like working with Movie Tao Productions?

Jason: Bren & Chuck are great, they let me add things I thought where good and listened to ideas I had, they want the best out of anything they do and it really makes the actors’ job easy when everyone is on the same page. Those kids are going to be alright ;)

Q: Would you work with Movie Tao Pro again?

Jason: Of course. They make me look tall on film.

Q: What is your opinion of this type of project (referring to the 6 Degrees of Genre Project concept), i.e. do you think it has a future? Do you feel it is a project worth pursuing a second time?

Jason: I think its very interesting. It’s an idea that can work well but could be rough if the wrong people did it. We got the right people though.

Q: What was it like recording ADR (lip-synching your lines for sound) for the entire movie, after you wrapped principal photography?

Jason: Easy, much easier than acting.

Q: What was most challenging for you as an actor during this production?

Jason: The first day of shooting, I always want to reshoot the first day because I never think it turns out well. I’m always nervous about the first day.

Q: Is this a project you are proud to show to your friends/family?

Jason: Yeah, I think my family will be happy to see me not covered in blood for a change, I really hope everyone has a good time with this one.

Q: What are you looking forward to at the premieres? (i.e. completed project, seeing co-stars again, meeting industry professionals, having a good time...etc.)

Jason: Nachos.

Q: What projects do you have lined up in the future/where can we see your work outside of this project?

Jason: I have a film that is going to be on PBS in the summer called "Quick Feet, Soft Hands", its a baseball film. I’m also up for some TV shows, so maybe you’ll see me there. Might see me at Wal-Mart as well.

Again, please check out Jason’s page and pics at his myspace account and you can meet Jason at the 6DOD premieres over the summer.

Peace,
Bren