Rid of Me is on NETFLIX

Like the title of this post says, Rid of Me is now available on Netflix!

Have Netflix? Stream it here!

Jolene, Jolene

So here I am, procrastinating writing a target market analysis for a marketing plan. I will get to it, I promise. I'm just too damn excited about several other things to focus on work. By the way, I added a third undergrad degree (Advertising), did I mention that? Probably.

For one, I bought a motorcycle. A 1995 Honda Nighthawk 250. I'm learning how to ride it. I'm also hemorrhaging money in armor, helmets and parts, as well as labor hours. But damnit I will learn to work on this thing and ride! She's not yet named but I am thinking Jolene.

Second, remember the film Rid Of Me I had a role in? Well it is showing on the Showtime channel this month (July)! If you have cable or know someone who does, keep an eye out and catch a showing!

Check out the trailer

Upcoming Airings of Rid of Me:

Time: Wed, Jul 25 3:00 AM
Channel:  SHO 2

Date: Mon, Jul 30 11:35 PM
Channel:  SHOWTIME SHOWCASE

If you (like me) do not have cable, I am fairly certain that a streaming Netflix release may be available in the future. For now you can also purchase and watch it on itunes, Blockbuster and Amazon.

Third, I have been working on an untitled film the last couple of months. We are in pre-production right now, getting deep into character development. This is new territory for me... going so deep with a character and having this much prep time. I am learning a lot. The film shoots in September/October. I can't say much about the film at this point, but I will give some more info when I have some more time.

Now, back to the ten million things I really should be doing.

The End (of 2011)

It is late December -"dead" time for film in Portland- and the annual worries about running out of money and having to find a "real" job are creeping in again. But that's the way this kind of work goes... you never know if and when you will see your next pay check, or for how much that will be. I've just got to ride this out and count on things picking back up here soon.

I cannot wait to say goodbye to this year. It has been an absolute blast, but I am looking forward to new adventures in 2012. The coming year is going to be one of transition, risk, opportunity, and new beginnings. There is already a lot on the horizon for 2012, which I will talk more about later. (By the way, Rid Of Me has had it's run at Living Room Theater extended AGAIN so if you're in Portland and haven't had a chance to see it yet, there is still time!)

I will leave you with the just released trailer for Lions Eat Their Own, which I am in... covered in blood and glow-paint. As mentioned in an earlier post, I was head butted pretty hard while on set but it makes a good story (that's not where the blood came from). The teaser trailer is only 50 seconds long so take a minute and check it out!


Lions Eat Their Own from anthony lopez` on Vimeo.

Have a happy and safe New Year's. See you in 2012!

Emily

Rid Of Me opens in Portland!

FINALLY! Check it out Portlanders!

Rid of Me will open at Living Room Theaters DECEMBER 16! (I know it says 15th on the website.. that's the private night... It opens to the public on the 16th!!)

This film has been on quite the journey. I encourage ALL OF YOU in Portland to see it while it plays... I do not know if it will be playing for 1 week or 2... I suggest checking out the showtimes once they are posted.

Living Room Theater lets you order food and drinks to enjoy during films. Also, on Mondays and Tuesdays, shows are only $5! 21+ after 7pm.

Rid Of Me - Reviews

Line for Rid Of Me in NYC opening weekend

Slew of great reviews for Rid Of Me which opened LAST NIGHT at Cinema Village in NYC and plays throughout the week! So excited to be a part of this film!

• Film Journal
• New York Times
• Backstage.com
• Indiewire Women and Hollywood
• New City Film

Watch a new clip from the movie on HULU.
Video blog of the NYC promotion effort on Oregon Confluence.

Updated less than 4 hours ago	Positive Reviews
Happy Feet Two	59.7%	WIDE
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1	46.6%	WIDE
The Descendants	86.4%	Key Cities
Tomboy (2011)	81.7%	NYC
Buried Prayers	72.7%	NYC
Eames: The Architect And The Painter	71.0%	Limited
In Heaven Underground: The Weissensee Jewish Cemetery	67.9%	NYC
The Lie (2011)	64.8%	NYC
Tyrannosaur	64.4%	Limited
King of Devil's Island (Kongen av Bastøy)	62.5%	NYC
Garbo: The Spy	62.0%	NYC
Rid of Me	59.0%	NYC
Another Happy Day	50.9%	NYC/LA
The Heir Apparent: Largo Winch	48.6%	NY/LA/SF
Laredoans Speak: Voices of a South Texas Border City	30.9%	NYC/LA
Average:	51.8%

This is the kind of film that develops cult followings. People either love it or hate it, there is no middle ground. Have you seen it? What are your thoughts?

Rid Of Me: Full on Marketing Campaign

Good movies do not just "make it" magically. They take YEARS of hard work with everyone lending a hand where they can. This little-big indie film has beaten the odds... and is opening in theaters in NYC THIS WEEKEND! This film can not compete with the advertisement campaigns of big budget studio movies but we have a shot... and WE NEED YOUR HELP!!

If you are in the NYC area, or have family or friends who live there, please suggest they catch a screening of Rid Of Me THIS WEEKEND (11/18/11) or next week! You will want to buy pre-sale tickets, we expect the weekend to SELL OUT. Tickets can be found HERE for Cinema Village (22 East 12th), NYC

More ROM COOL STUFF:

• Rid Of Me Trailer on iTunes (also shown above)
• Rid Of Me screens in Chicago
• Rid Of Me screens in Amsterdam as part of "Best of Tribeca"
• HeGotRidOfMe.com - A "sweet" tie in website!
• Review of ROM: TrustMovies
• Official Website: ridofmemovie.com
• Clip from ROM on Rotten Tomatoes!
• DEMAND IT! Want ROM to play in YOUR town??

Rid of Me premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival to rave reviews:

"Bracingly Original!"
-John Anderson, Variety

"A Tour-De-Force performance by Katie O'Grady"
-ST VanAirsDale, Movieline

"MEAN GIRLS for adults! Few recent movies are as darly funny."
-Steven Zeitchik, LA Times

"Cheerfully Obscene, hip and wickedly funny! Director James Westby is a talent on the march."
-Ericka Abeel, Huffington Post

To date, ROM has won:

• Best of the NW at the Bend Film Festival 
• Best US Fictional Narrative at the Traverse City Film Festival 
• Best Screenplay at the San Diego Film Festival 

Film Synopsis: (Although really, these never do films justice)
RID OF ME, a black comedy that follows Meris, an awkward young woman trying too hard to perfect her marriage, amongst a new group of friends. RID OF ME follows Meris'rejection from the cool crowd down a path towards truth and salvation which includes a job at a local candy shop, a group of punk friends, community gardening and a newfound love for Cambodian rock music.

NEW YORK!! We need you to fill those seats! Don't wait! Make a night out of it and be the first to see Rid Of Me! Are you convinced yet??!

Premiers in Portland and Los Angeles are coming up. If we get the word out and pack theater seats in NYC, we may secure a much wider theatrical release!!

Rid Of Me gets DISTRIBUTION in US and CANADA

Today news broke that Rid Of Me, (Dir. James Westby, Starring Katie O'Grady) in which I had a supporting role in, has made a deal with Phase 4 to do an "agressive theatrical release" of the film!

Two articles that cover this great news can be found here:

Hollywood Reporter

Indiewire

This is great news for the cast and crew, as well as Oregon film in general!

ROM: Traverse City Film Festival & EW

Rid Of Me was personally requested by Michael Moore to screen in his film festival, Traverse City Film Festival. It won best US Fictional Narrative!

It was also 1 of 98 films mentioned in Entertainment Weekly's Fall Preview (See image)

Nominations?

WOW! Blogger Scott Feinberg has made well informed predictions of who will be nominated for Academy Awards in the past, and recently released a forecast for 2011. Guess what?? It includes Rid Of Me for Best Actress (Katie O'Grady), Best Supporting Actress (Orianna Herman), and Best Original Screenplay (James Westby)! Rid Of Me actors up against big names and fantastic films!? Whether or not this forecast is accurate, it is still flattering and the whole cast and crew of Rid Of Me should be proud!

Here's a link to the list of predictions:

SCOTT FEINBERG’S INITIAL Academy Award FORECAST FOR 2011

EDIT 6/8/11:

Also! About Face Magazine just released it's Summer 2011 issue featuring Rid Of Me! Download it for FREE online HERE!

New York City - Tribeca Film Festival: More Press and Sightseeing

New York City is buzzing with Tribeca. Everywhere I went, I saw something related to the Film Festival. On April 23, 2011 the cast and crew of Rid Of Me that was in NYC did a Q&A at the Apple Store in Soho. Here's some press and photos from that:

Apple Store Soho Q&A Photos (Wire Image)

Apple Store Soho Q&A Photos (Movie Magic)

NY Press

ViMooz Article

I did manage to do some sightseeing while in NYC. Here are a few photos from Central Park, Time Square, and other places I visited on Sunday:

^"News" at the Fox building

Later that night I went to the "God Bless Ozzy Osbourne" premier after party (yes the Osbournes were there briefly) and then a show down the street at Dropout bar that had some cool bands. Names are like secret passwords in this town.

New York City - Tribeca Film Festival: Rid Of Me Premier

Lighting at the ROM world premier after party

ROM cast and crew

Friday April 22 was the world premier of Rid Of Me. It was also my first time seeing the film. I was so impressed! I won't give anything away, but if you have the chance, catch a screening (if in NYC right now) or if/when it comes to theaters, go see it!

Here are a few reviews from the 4/22 screening:
Film Forward (Scroll down)LA Times

Variety
News Day (Must have subscription)
(More) Red Carpet Photos

Theater in Chelsea, NYC

Me at the ROM premier

Theater after screening

The afterparty was sponsored by SPIN Magazine. Check out THIS link for photos and press from the party!

"Rid Of Me" Update

So I'm only 2 days away from my flight to NYC (never been before!) and 3 days away from the SOLD OUT world premier of Rid Of Me at the Tribeca Film Festival in NYC! Red carpet and everything.

The star/producer of the film as well as the director have been doing a lot of press lately. Here are some links to articles!

The Oregonian

Indiewire

Movieline

And there are many more but that's all I have the links for at the moment. I'll post pictures and blog from NYC later this week!

Also, I didn't know Rid Of Me was actually named after PJ Harvey's album, but it IS!! That's AWESOME!