January 2007: Wow! A new year has started and it's off with a bang! I've just been cast as the principle performer in a commercial for the NC Education Lottery. We shoot this week and it will start airing at the end of the month. Watch for me playing the role of a woman trying to cash her giant (literally, the check is about as big as I am!) $74 million Powerball check at the local bank. It should be pretty funny. Also my "One Tree Hill" episode will air on January 10, 9pm on the CW Network. On a personal note, on Christmas morning, my boyfriend and long-time buddy, Gary proposed and, you guessed it...I said yes! We haven't set a date as of yet but are hoping to make things official this year. Yep, 2007 is off to a great start and I can't wait to see what other wonderful things will happen for everyone this year....I've got a good feeling!
December 2006: What an exciting week! First, the "One Tree Hill" shoot was great! The entire production staff were so incredibly gracious and professional to all of us. It was a great experience! You can catch my small screen debut as "Addict #2" on "One Tree Hill" on Wednesday, December 13th-9pm on the CW Network. Also, my demo reel is officially available for online viewing-check it out at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9CUTR3S_Gk or use the link on the "Annamarie Gatto's Demo Reel" page on the website. Thanks again to the talented Gary Sivak for the amazing job he did with both my reel and current headshot. The holidays are just around the corner and I'd like to wish everyone a safe and blessed holiday season!
November 2006: Still haven't heard back from TLC-no worries, though....I just got cast in an episode of the TV series "One Tree Hill"!!! I'll be playing a recovering addict in the clinic where the character of Deb goes for rehab. I'm so excited!!! I shoot on the 28th of the month and will post an update when I get back....
September 2006: I got a callback for the TLC show at the end of the month....now I'm waiting to hear what happens....it'll take a little time, since they had West Coast callbacks and had to edit all of our interview and materials into a bio packet for the network....I'm totally exctied and can't wait to hear...stay tuned....
September 2006: New season, new stuff going on! First, I'm happy to announce that I've just signed on with Artists Resource Agency! I'm really excited about the change in representation and expect good things to come! Next...I just received a call back from TLC, The Learning Channel in regards to a host/designer position in a home improvement show on the network! I'm really excited about the opportunity and will keep you posted.....Also, we shoot "Iraq" this weekend...I'll update next week...
August 2006: Well, looks like the summer is finally coming to a close! Bring on the cool temperatures and beautiful scenery of my favorite season, Autumn! New season, new projects....I'll be shooting the short film, "Iraq" at the beginning of September. From director Hannah Sink (one of the creative forces behind the episodic drama, Nuestro Barrio) the film deals with a young soldier who meets a young Iraqi woman named Songul during his time in the Gulf War. I'll be playing Songul and the film will be entered in Steven Spielburg's film makers contest...stay tuned....Also I'm getting ready to film my second episode of "A Muslim's Journey to Light" with INSP network. Oh, and exciting news....soon my reel will be ready for viewing on the site....stay tuned!
July 2006: Wow! I can't believe how quickly the summer is flying by! I just finished my 4th year as a faculty member of Kaliedoscope, an intensive arts program for high school students. This year i flew solo, as my teaching partner had other commitments...I missed you, Kerry! The kids did a great job-they actually pulled off a full length play, cast, blocked and rehearsed in under two weeks!!! They even had a fantastic set pulled off overnight by the amazing Gary Sivak and even professionally designed costumes by my sis, Jennifer. Thanks to everyone who made the program a success this year! Good news on the horizon for "Patient 27"....looks like production will start in the spring...I'm so looking forward to this one! Also, the NewDaydream Films guys will be taking "New Water" to LA in October....Keep those fingers crossed!
May 2006: Well the "New Water" premiere went well and we've been told that network reps were in attendance....stay tuned! I'm also excited to announce that I've been signed on to play one of the starring roles in Roadworthy Film's new feature "Modern Highway Jesus". I'll be taking on the edgy and complex role of Anastasia...Principal photography starts in August. We'll be shooting in North Carolina, Wyoming, and the Badlands of South Dakota...stay tuned!
April 2006: It's almost here...the World Premiere of NewDaydream Film's "New Water"!...May 6th in Charlotte...we've been told that network repst will be there to check it out-it's going to be a total blast and hopefully, we'll get picked up! Keep your fingers crossed....I'll keep you posted...I've also been invited to audition for several film projects over the next month or so...I'll keep you posted....
February 2006: Looks like the big premier of "New Water" will be in Charlotte, NC in April! We're all super excited about the possibility of getting picked up by a network. Check back for the exact date....
January 2006: I DID IT!!! I ACTUALLY WON THE TRUCK!!! For all the details, check out www.1065.com (and don't believe everything you see or read....) Thanks to everyone who supported me and voted for "CC/Casting Couch" WOOO HOOO!!!!
December 2005: Happy Holidays everyone! My 2006 will be off to an interesting start....I'm in a radio promotion contest to win a 2005 Nissan X-Terra! The catch....I have to live in it to win it!...Stay tuned and check out www.1065.com for the whole scoop! Have an awesome holiday!
September 2005: The New Water shoot was a blast-for a taste of Oak Shores, and all the fun we had, check out: www.newdaydreamfilms.com for the trailer...
August 21,2005: More good news! I've just been cast as one of the leads in NewDaydream Film's upcoming psychological thriller, "Patient 27". I'll be playing an intern in a mental insitution who's trying to protect her young patient....For more info on this exciting project, go to: www.newdaydreamfilms.com
In other news, the premier of Lance Lindahl's film "Naked Nerve Endings" will be on September 2, 2005 at the McGlohan Theatre in Spirit Square. For more info please visit: www.nakednerveendings.com Hope to see you there!
August, 2005: And the reign of slackness continues...ok, short version of the last 2 months....lots of auditions....Kaleidoscope 2005 was great (love working with the students!)....cast in "New Water", an indie tv pilot about a boy who, after losing his mom, goes across the country to live with the father he barely knows and his stepmom (that would be me). It's an exciting project written by Richard Clark, Jr. and Kent Allen (directing and DP respectively) and is generating a lot of buzz....keep an eye out for it! I'll also be joining up again with Murders, Inc. for a show in Charlotte, NC on the 26th-fun stuff...love working with Jerry and David! And finally the storage unit saga is OVER!!!
June 14, 2005: Boy have I been slack about updates....It's been very busy! Unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts, I had to leave the cast of "Foot Fist Way". (guess my status as "hot mom" is over....lol) Best of luck to Jody and the gang for a successful shoot! Finished shooting "Furies" and "Easy Mark"-both went well and we are all excited about seeing the finished pieces! I've been auditioning a lot lately (yeah!) even got my first national commerical audition for Old Navy! Even though I did not get a call back, it was exciting and I'm looking forward to lots more....On an exciting note...I did get a call back for Crimson Wolf's feature "Eyeborgs" on Friday! I'm totally excited-I'm reading for one of the leads and it's a SAG low budget, so if I get it, I'll get my Sag eligibility (finally!!!) I'll keep ya posted....
May 28,2005: The Premier Screening of "Booth" last night was sooo cool! It was so much fun to see folks lined up outside the ACE Theatre (neon lights and all-hee hee!) I saw the rough cut of the film several months ago, but seeing it up on the "Big Screen" was just amazing! Director Mark Freiburger is such an incredible talent and I know you will see big things from him! The entire crew and cast did a tremendous job and I am so proud to have been a part of it. All the best wishes for the June 1st Director's Guild Screening!
May 24, 2005: A new project! I'll be playing the role of "The Hot Mom"(lol) in You Know I Can't Kiss You's first feature film, "The Fist Foot Way", written and directed by Jody Hill.
May 11, 2005: Hee Hee Hee! Just found out today that I get to wear cool mechanical wings for my upcoming role as Alecto in Guerilla Films upcoming project "The Furies" Shooting will take place in June-I am soooo excited!!!! Wings!!! YEAH!!!!
May 9, 2005: Finally!! The SC Tax Incentive Bill has been signed into effect!! A big win for all us SC actors, crew and film makers! Things should get exciting....
May, 2005: I'm excited to announce a change in management...I've signed on with Paula Mc Lane at Coastal Talent, and am looking forward to this new business association. Stay tuned....
May 9,2005: Cast as "Alecto" in Guerilla Films Production "The Furies". Zippo Lighters has signed on as a sponsor and the films will be touring the major festival circuit-stay tuned for screening details....
May 27,2005: Mark Freiburger's NCSA film "Booth" to be screened at NCSA. This is the Premier public screening and we're all excited for everyone to see this amazing piece! Screening times are 3pm, 6pm and 9pm at NCSA's Main Theatre.
June 1, 2005: "Booth" will be screened at the prestigious Director's Guild in Los Angeles! Stay tuned for details....
March 29, 2005: Investors Premier for Big I Films Feature "Naked Nerve Endings" at the Film Foundry in Charlotte, NC. Check back for the time and date of the public premier screening...
