We’re gearing up and getting excited for this month’s BeExposed! show! It’s going to be full of wonderful things including original films, a cooking demo, and live music from the following featured artists:
Javier C. Rivera has shot, edited and directed award-winning films, documentaries, television programs and more since 1996. He is also a writer, photographer, graphic designer, artist, and website designer. A recording artist as well, he has composed original music for films and TV. He has recorded two albums under the name Tino Ghost, including his latest entitled “Until Autumn.”, to be released in October of 2010. More information about Javier can be found at the following websites: www.javiercrivera.com and www.tinoghost.com.
Dana Boyle is a life and relationship coach, an attorney who recently opened her own law practice, and a self-proclaimed “foodie” who writes an online food blog entitled “Confessions Over the Sink”. For April’s Be Exposed! show, Dana will be showcasing her culinary skills and presenting a cooking demonstration for the audience. You can find Dana’s food blog at http://confessionsoverthesink.blogspot.com.
Jill Plaisted is the multi-faceted front woman of the Jill Plaisted Band who sings, plays the guitar, and writes songs. A popular performer around the Kenosha area and way beyond, her eclectic taste in music includes Arcade Fire, Neon Bible, Niko Case, Cole Porter, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Death Cab for Cutie and many more. Rumor has it that another popular musician and friend will be joining Jill for her performance at the show.
Head on down to Carolyn’s Coffee Connection beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 16th. It promises to be a great evening!
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.
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
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.
The weekend of June 20 filmmakers throughout the Milwaukee area will take part in the 48 Hour Film Project.
Our list of teams for Milwaukee is posted to the right. At the Kickoff Event, each team will draw the genre for its film out of a hat. In addition, a character, prop and line of dialogue will be announced and must appear in each film.
All of the completed films will screen on Wednesday, June 25th!
It is not too late to participate in the Milwaukee 48HFP! Click HERE for more info.
As we continue our mission of promoting arts, cultural events, creative Kenosha residents, as well as the creativity of the business owners in Downtown Kenosha and the surrounding area, ExposeKenosha.com is proud to partner with the Kenosha Lakeshore Business Improvement District (BID).
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