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By Lisa Adamowicz Kless

Writer, director and musician Javier C. Rivera recently completed work on the DVD companion to his children’s book, Sometimes I’m Sad. The former Kenoshan was also thrilled to receive word that the film has been accepted into the 2008 Kids First! Film Festival (www.kidsfirst.org). Javier was gracious enough to grant me another interview for Expose Kenosha; instead of presenting a conventional written piece, my questions were answered by Javier and interwoven into a trailer for the book’s DVD/film. To read more about Javier, illustrator Hui Min Liu and how the book and DVD companion came to be, visit the book’s website at www.sometimesweb.com.

Enjoy the trailer!

A short film by Javier C. Rivera

In this experimental narrative, a man’s grief over his wife’s recent death is expressed through editing, camera movements, sound and music. Presented at Wisconsin’s Own Film Festival (2001).

Javier C. Rivera spent most of his childhood and young adult years in Kenosha before moving to Austin, Texas a few years ago. Art has always been an important part of his life, and Javier is an author and a musician (see www.sometimesweb.com and www.tinoghost.com for more information about his book and music). However, film has always been Javier’s passion, and he has been editing and directing films since 1996. He and his company, Gasoline Productions, produce films, television series, promotional and training videos, demo reels, and promotional graphics for artists, filmmakers, musicians, companies, and actors. More information about his company can be found at www.GasolineProductions.com.

CAST

* David F. Rivera O., Mr. Garcia
* Yelba Nibya Rivera, Mrs. Garcia

CREW

* Producers, Javier C. Rivera, David R. Rivera O., and Yelba Nibya Rivera
* Portrait, Gilbert Vasquez
* Cinematographer / Lighting, Craig M. Krason Jr.
* Writer / Music / Editor / Director, Javier C. Rivera

Call for Audition Appointment!

Jay McRoy, Associate Professor of English and Cinema Studies at UW-Parkside, recently completed his first DV feature, “Acts of Contrition” which he is sending out to festivals. Currently, he is hard at work editing his second DV feature, “Abandon.” Now, Jay is casting for a third film, “Yellow Banners.” Shooting will take place in Kenosha and Racine.

CALL FOR ACTORS Local independent filmmaker seeks actors for “Yellow Banners,” a digital video feature slated to be shot from late June through July 31st. Open roles include: 7 women between 18 and 30 (1 lead role, 6 supporting roles) — 1 woman between 30 to 40 years of age (lead) — 2 men in their mid to late 20s with athletic builds (leads).

Experience preferred, but not required. For additional details regarding this project or to arrange an audition, contact Jay McRoy at jaymcroy@hotmail.com or call (262) 914-8680.