Mascara & Popcorn Film Festival 2013 in Montreal

So I had the most amazing time at the Mascara & Popcorn International Film Festival 2013.I had the honour of being part of the Jury Panel which had some awesome people on it.Director George Mihalka,Susan Curran from Anchor Bay,Rodrigo Gudino from Rue Morgue and the wickedly talented Filmmakers Cassandra Sechler,Eric Falardeau,Remi Frechette and Kamal John Iskander.Hosted by the lovely Patricia Chica, Director of award winning Ceramic Tango starring Richard Cardinal and Holy Scar.It was a 4 day Festival with Black Carpet fun,shows,make-up and of course a whole whack of short films,which rocked!!Being on a Jury with experienced people really helped me learn more about filmmaking since basically I'm still new at this.I couldn't have had a better time with these people.I meet so many cool people as well and had a BLAST with them roaming the streets of Montreal until 4am.Anxious for next year!ALL you people ROCK!!

CONGRATULATIONS to Florence Touliatos for putting on such a RAD Festival!!Here's to 2014!! 

 

No Pets Allowed new poster designs

No Pets Allowed has 2 brand spanking new poster designs by Dan Gardener of SINK THE INK .

The designs he came up with are super bad ass and I'm totally 100% STOKED.

Also the trailer is posted at the bottom just in case you haven't seen it ;)

No Pets Allowed Trailer

 So the real trailer for No Pets Allowed is up!Being a short film not too much can be shown but it definitely will have you wanting to see the whole thing.So I hope you all like the one minute trailer of  No Pets Allowed short film...It's only on Vimeo for now but will be on YouTube soon!!*Update* on YouTube!!! 

 

As a young child Rebecca was traumatized by her Father's cruel way of dealing with the animals she brought home. As an adult she still has a great love for animals but the pets she has are quite unusual.

Written and Directed by Nadine L'Esperance of Blue Girl Productions
Starring
Samantha Mack and Paul Tryl
http://bluegirlproductions.blogspot.ca/
www.therealsamanthamack.com
www.thefightunited.com


SPFX by Deb Graf of Graffenstyne's Designs
Music by DarKsLide and The Fight United

Supporting Cast
Nyka "Tadpole" L'Esperance
Burns The Dragon
Lanny C. Brown
Siobhan Quinn

Madame Soleil's Tea Party is PUBLIC

JUNE 1ST 2012 Madame Soleil's Tea Party was released publicly on Black Flag TV.After that it hit the festival circuit.It's about an old lady who invites service people into her home for tea but wants them to stay forever.Shot in French with English subtitles. I have decided to make this 6 minute short public and focus on my upcoming short No Pets Allowed.ENJOY it's really kinda funny.It also was Nominated for Best Actress and Best Director at The Jersey Gore Fest.

Written and Directed by Nadine L'Esperance
Camera,make-up and editing by Nadine L'Esperance

                 CAST
Marie Claire Valiquette.................................Madame Soleil
 Patrice L'Esperance....................................The Milkman
 Justin Robinson...........................................The Paperboy
 Nyka 'Tadpole' L'Esperance.......................The Girl Scout
 Siobhan Quinn..............................................Marie Soleil

 

No Pets Allowed Teaser OUT!!

My teaser trailer for No Pets Allowed is out now!! Promotehorror.com has it up on there web page as does Fake Flesh Film Fest!!Within a day No Pets Allowed was picked up by this amazing 10 cities 10 days horror festival which is absolutely AMAZING!!

 

PROMOTEHORROR.COM 

Fake Flesh Film Fest 

New Logo

Blue Girl Productions gets a brand new logo design.I commissioned Justin Peele from Gorgeous Horrors Entertainment and he did one hell of a job!!I met Justin at the Montreal Comiccon and loved his art style.Reminds me of Vampire Hunter D ..SO COOL!!..Because ,hey who knows if my hair will be Blue forever ;)

Midnight Corey,Nadine L'Esperance and Samantha Mack

So this episode of The Electric Chair show I'm a guest with my star of No Pets Allowed,Samantha Mack!This will mark my 4th time on the show but my first time doing video.Corey spills his beer at a really great moment and we talk filming No Pets Allowed,The Fight United,inappropriate stories and my SPFX Artist Deb Graf.Join us for a watch OR listen as you can also download it from iTunes,take all three of us on the go!WooHoo!And don't forget to check out everybody who is involved in the film!Links on the shows page,lots of goodies!Thank a whole bunch for having us on Corey,you totally rock dude!!

The Electric Chair show 

 

 

DIY Horror,Porn and Teriyaki Motorboats

So I had the pleasure of being on The Geek Supremacy Project podcast with Gregory Hall.As soon as I see the word geek?I'm down.This podcast was a first bringing a cast member on,thank you Samantha Mack, and I can tell you it was the perfect idea!!I've done podcasts before and with more people it's way too much awesome fun!!We talk DIY filmmaking,horror,producing porn,whips and chains,Daddy issues and many laughs!Watch out for upcoming podcasts with me and Samantha this month including John Ginder and Corey Graham.I love these dudes!!

 

 Gregory Hall

MrGreg Futuristic (YouTube) 

Twitter 

The awesome people in No Pets Allowed

Filming No Pets Allowed has been a super fun,if not an exhausting ride.Working with such talented,cool people has been absolutely amazing.A true honor and pleasure.I can't thank them enough for giving me their time and energy in this film.They ROCK! 

Here's the Promote Horror link about my film too.

PromoteHorror.com 

 

Here's a bit about who's in my horror short or who is involved somehow.

SAMANTHA MACK

Samantha play Rebecca, the lead female actor.Here's a bit about her if you actually don't know who this wonderful person is.She's a smart,sharp witted person who is an absolute gem to work with...Here's what her website says....

" "I've been raising eyebrows since 1983.
I'm not what you'd expect from the girl next door.
I'm a black sheep, a rebel... and proud of it!
I didn't get anywhere being good little girl
worrying about my reputation now did I?!?"

Samantha Mack is known as one of Vancouver’s finest entertainers, internet sensations, radio personalities, philanthropists, emcees, spokes models and of course living close to Whistler BC the queen of the snowboard!! You can find Samantha at all of the biggest, bestest, and brightest events that BC has to offer!!

7 years ago Samantha moved to Vancouver and quickly went from Lifeguard to Showgirl. She's traveled all over western Canada and placed 4th in Miss Nude BC 2009. Her dynamic shows quickly took her out of the strip clubs and into theatres, Night Clubs, Gay Bars, Private Events, Dinner Theatres, Fetish Clubs, Conventions and Expos. Her largest audience was for Aprox 5000 people where she performed a Jekyl and Hyde theme show with a shadow wall, a trapeze style bondage show and fire.

Soon after taking to the stage, she found herself holding the microphone. Her quick wit and pure sass had audiences loving everything that came out of her mouth.

You can frequently hear her on  CiTR Radio and see her featured on The Ryan Steele Show, Josh Rimer's Comedy videos, OutTV episodes and various Music Videos. If you’re looking for her, you can spot her at the Taboo Sex Expo in Vancouver and the Naughty But Nice Show in the Fraser Valley, the Tattoo convention, singing at the Rinestone Stiletto Show, dancing, and breathing fire at the Exotic Circus, Hosting parties at Winter Pride and the World Ski and Snowboard Festival in Whistler, hosting, performing and DJing at Kitty Nights Burlesque, The Penthouse Grand RE Opening, and making jokes with Patrick Maliha on the XXX Comedy Show, and Co-hosting the first ever Adult Virtual Entertainment Award Show!! She's also one of the cordinators of the 3rd annual GwarBQ, Dancers 4 Cancer and The Canadian Adult Entertainment Awards.
She is one of the biggest and most dynamic personalities that you will see and not one to be missed!!

www.TheRealSamanthaMack.com
www.twitter.com/thesamanthamack
www.youtube.com/therealsamanthamack
www.thesamanthamack.blogspot.com
www.facebook.com/thesamanthamackfanpage



A dream is suppose to be impractical.
A practical dream is oxymoron.

 

 

Paul Tryl

Paul plays himself.He's my leading male actor.He's the lead singer,guitarist and songwriter of Vancouver punk band The Fight United.Paul has previous acting experience in film and television.He was also in a Burger King campaign called Coq Roq.He's also an artist and has a really strong presence as an actor,but in real life is a total sweetheart.

www.thefightunited.com

Coq Roq video Bob Your Head 

 

Kenny Homeless

 Kenny Homeless is the bass guitarist,songwriter and vocals for The Fight United.Kenny plays himself with a small speaking role.Another talented person to work with.

 

Johnny Change

  Johnny Change is guitarist,songwriter and back up vocals for The Fight United.Sweet quiet guy.

 

Yoko 

 Yoko is the drummer,songwriter and vocals for The Fight United.Watching him play drums is damn awesome.He was also in the Burger King campaign with Paul.He rocks,just like Animal.

Burns The Dragon

Burns plays an extremely vital role in my film.He was a pleasure to work with and his funny sense of humor will not be forgotten.His website reads,

" Burns The Dragon is THE shock artist in Vancouver. From juggling balls of fire lit with gasoline to doing ungodly feats to his face, this is not a show to miss. Whether he’s performing with Burns One Down Productions, Bloody Betty or at your private event, every second will leave you mesmerized " 

http://www.burnsthedragon.com/

 Lanny C. Brown

 Lanny,like Burns,has a vital role.He actually is a favorite of mine in the film.Lanny works with Burns as a make-up artist for Burn One Down Productions,his make-up is super rad!.He's a very fun,hilarious person to work with.

 Siobhan Quinn 

  Siobhan is a multi talented person.She has a small speaking role in the film.She was the stage assistant for Miss.Gory Rae's horror nights at the Rio Theatre.She also played "Marie Soleil" in my other horror short.I am pleased to be working with such an awesome person again.

 

Nyka "Tadpole" L'Esperance

 Tadpole will be playing the younger version of Samantha's character,Rebecca.She is no stranger to acting.She is the zombie killer in my first short and a victim in my second one.She has assisted me in all my movies as either boom microphone or photographer.She rocks at skateboarding too.

  Deb Graf

 Deb is the owner/head sculptor/FX designer at Graffenstyne Design's.She is also part of the Blue Girl Productions team.She has done make-up for film,television and music video's.Deb has been a part of the infamous Bloody Betty troupe for 2 1/2 years now.With 15 years experience under her belt she is also one kick-ass tattoo artist.All but one of my tattoos are from her.

Graffenstyne Design's
Deb Graf IMDB

Bloody Betty 

James Kuczmarski

 James will be doing the background music and effects for the film and he was a beer drinking extra.He's the genius behind DarKsLide.He did the music for Maya's Journal and it will be so cool to work with him again.

http://www.reverbnation.com/darkslide 

 

Dza Crakk (Dan)

Dan will be doing the poster art for the film.He is a tattoo artist at Sink The Ink owned by Bryn Mackworth and is ridiculously talented.I'm stoked he's doing the art.He also has a small non speaking role.

http://www.sinktheink.ca/

And let's not forget my lovely extras...

From left to right

Sarah,Lora,Colin,Jenocyde and Jonny Bones

I love you all and thank you from the bottom of my heart.Stay awesome!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Memorial show for Caleb Henyu-crowchild

7 days ago today my good friend Caleb passed away.It was a bittersweet weekend as I had just arrived in the Okanagan with my cast and crew for filming when I got the phone call nobody wants.As much as I wanted to give up and go back to Vancouver,I found the strength to carry on.Caleb would have bitched at me if I didn't continue.He was a great supporter of what I was doing.He was an amazing person beyond words and most of all a loving single Dad to 2 little girls,who now unfortunately are pretty much orphans.It was just 2 weeks ago we were having a blast together at Playdome with the kids going on rides.My camera battery died and I didn't get the hilarious pictures that ensued of Caleb going on some rides.Many thanks to Caleb's bestest friend in the world,Helen, the girls will be housed and cared for by her.She has been there all their lives and is pretty much a Mother to them anyway.There will be a memorial show on May 6th for Caleb at Funky Winkerbeans with The Fight United..(YES the ones in my film) and the Dayglo Abortions.I got word tonight that The Fight United will donate a portion of t-shirt sales to help raise Caleb's little girls..How fucking wicked is that?They kick ass! NO PETS ALLOWED will be in his honour,I posted the links to the website that is dedicated to donating to help Caleb's daughters' guardian raise them and the show link!I'm behind this 100%! I love you Caleb!!Rest In Peace...(with Slayer playing in the background of course)

HELP SUPPORT CALEB'S LITTLE GIRLS

CALEB'S MEMORIAL SHOW AT FUNKY WINKERBEANS

Caleb and Sapphire..BEST DAD EVER!!

Me and Caleb before last years Dayglo Abortions show

t_shirts!!

My next horror short

So today is the day PROMOTEHORROR.COM has a little information on my upcoming horror short!! I am also pleased to announce that Deb Graf of Graffenstyne design's has joined Blue Girl Productions as the house Special Effects artist.YAY!So click on the link and check out tidbits from my new film which I share the same page as The ABC's Of Death! woo!ENJOY! Don't forget to like Promotehorror.com on Facebook!

PROMOTEHORROR.COM

Horror Artist Nathan Welch

I'm a very huge fan of art,ask my parents.Being an artist myself,which sadly I haven't done in awhile,I really appreciate meeting and seeing other peoples talents.And more so if it's HORROR related!Hellz yeah!I got the pleasure of meeting Nathan Welch , a 34 yr old Nebraskan with an obsession for Horror, through a mutual love of The Orphan Killer and man I can tell you his art style is right up my alley!!Check out his art!Click the link :D P.S. he also likes Judge Dredd!!

Nathan Welch's Art 

 

 

 

Mascara & Popcorn 2013

So I've been sitting on this news for quite some time..I can finally share that I will be a member of the Jury Panel of Mascara & Popcorn 2013 for the film competition!!SWEET!! I will be among very talented and very well known people in the horror industry,so this makes me quite proud and honoured to be among them!

Here's all the links and a very sweet ass trailer for the Festival!Festival Director Florence Touliatos is one amazing woman!!

 

PRESS RELEASE 2013

Mascara & Popcorn 2013 Promotional Trailer 

Rue Morgue 

Anchor Bay Entertainment 

Slashers,Starlets and Sleaze

When I did the one day of sharing Madame Soleil's Tea Party, I got a request on Twitter.To my ultimate delight they wrote a review about it...A pretty damn good one too!! Have a read if you missed out!! PLUS how RAD is it they stream Black Flag TV?Also in news related to Madame Soleil, it's nominated for Best Short and Best Actress for Marie-Claire Valiquette in the upcoming Jersey Gore Film Festival !!WOOHOO

3 Horror: Slashers,Starlets and Sleaze

Madame Soleil's Tea Party screening

Sunday Feb 24th was fun watching Madame Soleil's Tea Party on the big screen at CanadaDrome 2.I saw it on the big screen at it's world premiere at the Montreal Horrorfest and I can say it's so neat to watch and hear peoples reactions.The other movies were fantastic.The short film JACK was so awesome!!And then there was The Hard Cut Double Feature which was really,really cool,got to see Rob Carpenter get multiple beatings..hahaha...And I was very pleased to have Siobhan Quinn, who played the crazy Granddaughter in Madame,Patrice L'Esperance,who played the Milk Man, in attendance as well as Jennifer Campbell the director of HIKE.It was really amazing to be part of such a cool event.This video is just a few small clips from the screening :D Thanks to Vince D'Amato!!
Blue Girl Productions Facebook 
Creepy Six Films 
Creepy Six Films Facebook 

 

 

Madame Soleil's Tea Party in CanadaDrome 2

Today Feb 24th is the day Madame Soleil's Tea Party finally gets big screen time in my hometown of beautiful Vancouver,British Columbia.Some of my cast and crew will be present so if your in Vancouver,come hang out this us,it's raining today so what's a better way to spend it then with Indie horror?I will be there at 12:30pm,movies at 1pm SHARP!!Have no one to go with?Come sit with me then,just look for the blue hair ;) MAYBE there might be a t-shirt giveaway!!Links at the bottom!!
                                      

There will be 2 short films and 2 features,PLUS a Q&A with the Directors,ask me something!!Here's what the event page says

"The second CanadaDrome is at the Pacific Cinematheque on Sunday, February 24th! Come and see the award-winning and totally warped short film "Jack" along with Madame Soleil's Tea Party and Creepy Six Films' The Hard Cut Double Feature - all shot in Vancouver! The all-day event will be topped off with Bruce McDonald's seriously awesome Canadian zombie apocalypse/radio station flick Pontypool.

As usual, tix are $12 bucks at the door ($10 if you're already a member - bring your card!!) Visa, MC, Cash all good.

Licensed event! $3.50 brewskis and vinos! Concession open, too.

Local filmmakers in attendance! Doors open at 12:30pm.

Check out http://theycamefromwithin.com/ for further info "

CanadaDrome Facebook  

The Hard Cut Double Feature Trailer