Development: Cast, Storyboards, Locations
Latest updates in the development of the short movie.
CAST WISH LIST: Because Just 2 Get By is an intense character-driven drama the leads are essential in making this movie work. I've worked with Remo and Jon on a previous urban short, playing opposite each other. During rehearsals I knew immediately they were both amazing professional actors with stunning screen chemistry, great acting instincts and skills, and gargantuan ranges. These kids have what it takes to bring the roles to life, so they are on the top of my cast wish list. I'm convinced that when the short is completed, and is screening in film festivals, people will agree that these two actors are destined for stardom. Here are their headshots.
Remo Green
Role: Dante Rivers
Bio: Coming Soon.
Visit http://www.blanket-party.com/just2getby/remo.html for Remo's bio and title track "Just 2 Get By." 
Jon Fritschi:
Role: Rey Sandoval
Bio: From a young age, Jonathan Fritschi has always been drawn to the performing arts, acting, singing, and dancing. In grade school he participated in the first of many talent shows, impersonating Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" and won first prize. He auditioned for Agent & Scouter Stephanie Duke, and was trained for the AMTC competition. Jon won best dancer and singer, and was signed with Shirley Grant Management and Funny Face Today.
Maintaining a busy schedule as a professional actor, Jon has done many commercials, educational shorts, and VH1's Save The Music. He is currently attending high school where he is the first chair violist in his school orchestra. He is also the school news anchor, and intends on majoring in Mass Communications in college. His extracurricular activities include intramural football, singing, dancing, and producing videos.
STORYBOARDS: I've had the great fortune of connecting with a talented visual artist who is collaborating with me on storyboarding the short movie, an 11 page script adapted from the feature length script. William Brown IV, a native Angeleno, brings to the project his experience as a multi-media artist, tattooist, and ex-gang member. When he read the script he confided that he was touched by the choices the lead characters must make to survive. Stay tuned for pics of William working and the final storyboards.
Pic & Bio Coming Soon.
LOCATIONS: The short movie will be photographed entirely on location in, and around the city of Los Angeles, from the barrios of Echo Park and East L.A. to the streets of Downtown and Skidrow. To ensure the story's grittiness, we've selected locations that reflect the tone and ambience of this edgy coming-of-age urban drama.
Los Angeles skyline:
Downtown Los Angeles:
Downtown Los Angeles:
Downtown Alley:
Downtown Alley:
Downtown Chinatown:
Downtown Chinatown:
Downtown Fashion District:
Downtown Fashion District:
Fashion District Santee Alley:
Echo Park Lake:
Echo Park Lake:
Los Angeles River:
Los Angeles River:
Los Angeles River:
Downtown Los Angeles Industrial District:
Under First Avenue Bridge
Under First Avenue Bridge
Under First Avenue Bridge
Downtown Los Angeles Industrial District:
Under First Avenue Bridge
Under First Avenue Bridge
Downtown Los Angeles Skidrow:
Downtown Los Angeles Skidrow:
Downtown Los Angeles Skidrow:
