Modern Luxury magazine describes Ash as “the new face of independent cinema”.
R.I.P. Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett
Oh, I remember the days when I used to blast the “Free Willy” soundtrack - turn on my fan and dance and sing to Michael Jackson. “Hold me, like the river Jordan…”… I will miss him. It was weird because I was really close to where he died… and there were helicopters swarming overhead as I was out in the pool - and I was wondering what was going on. I logged on to the internet and saw he died. It was a shock.
Farah was more expected but still sad. I have this doll of her. It’s an original 1977 unopened doll. Amazing.
Published by: ashchristian on June 28th, 2009 | Filed under Uncategorized
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Jetsetter!
Hey guys! Just got back to Los Angeles from a great weekend in San Francsico for the Frameline Film Festival. We had a great screening at the Roxie Theater of our little short film “LUSHES”.
I signed the deal yesterday for the financing of my film “MANGUS!” so that is very exciting…but now - to work. I am working on rewrites and casting the film - and meeting some great crew. I am so excited to make my second feature film. It is incredibly fun and such a creative expereince.
I head back to New York on July 4th and will have a few more meetings there before I head to Pittsburgh for preproduction. It’s a very exciting time!
Published by: ashchristian on June 24th, 2009 | Filed under Uncategorized
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Blogging from the Hollywood Hills…
G’morning world!
I am blogging live from the Hollywood Hills this morning. Got into town yesterday afternoon and have already had a busy time. Last night was the Outfest Film Festival Launch Party for their 2009 film festival. I love Outfest and especially their Legacy program which preserves GLBT films at the UCLA library. I think it is fantastic. I won the Outstanding Emerging Talent award at Outfest a couple of years back and it was a great honor.
Today I have meetings with an actor from my film as well as several potential crew members. Should be a great day in Hollywood… especially since all my meetings are at my favorite place in Los Angeles - the Chateau Marmont… it has so much history, and has a great old Hollywood vibe.
Tonight is The Advocate Magazine’s “40 Under 40″ party in West Hollywood. I’ll be there! And hope to have some good news to announce later today!
Published by: ashchristian on June 11th, 2009 | Filed under Uncategorized
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West Coast Bound!
Heading to Los Angeles tomorrow… then to San Francisco for the premiere of “Lushes” on June 20th at the Frameline Film Festival. Tomorrow night I’ll head to the launch party for Outfest 2009. I won the Outstanding Emerging Talent at Outfest a few years ago. Both are great festivals.
Thursday night I am going to the Advocate Magazine’s party for “40 under 40″. Should be fun!
Tony night was a blast. “Next to Normal” the incredible show I helped raise money for - garnered 3 Tony Awards. Pretty fantastic and a real piece of fresh theater on Broadway.
I am anxious about leaving New York - but I will only be gone for a short while. I love living here and the inspiration it provides.
Published by: ashchristian on June 9th, 2009 | Filed under Uncategorized
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The brilliance that is William Eggleston
Published by: ashchristian on June 5th, 2009 | Filed under Uncategorized
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Newfest - This week in NYC
I’ll be speaking on the acting panel at NewFest Film Festival this Sunday in New York at 1PM. Check it out if you can!
www.newfest.org
Published by: ashchristian on June 5th, 2009 | Filed under Uncategorized
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Tony Awards THIS SUNDAY!
Be sure to tune into the Tony Awards on CBS this Sunday! The show I worked on - “NEXT TO NORMAL” is nominated for 11 Awards - including Best Musical!
Published by: ashchristian on June 4th, 2009 | Filed under Uncategorized
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Mangus!
Sorry it’s been so long since I’ve updated. I actually wasn’t able to login for a weird reason but I figured it out and am back!
I have been working hard on my new film “Mangus!” which is supposed to begin shooting August 3rd in Pittsburgh. Very excited to begin and to be working with the cast that is coming together. Some really great, well known actors will be announced very soon.
The film is really fun… and it is Texas set - in a small town community theater. Not far from my youth growing up there. It is fun to explore the past and pull little eccentric memories and put them on celluloid. It’s a wacky, fun movie and I am really excited to start shooting. I am heading to LA on Wednesday to meet with crew, more actors and also to head up to Frameline Film Festival in San Francisco where a short film I directed - “LUSHES” - is premiering at the ROXY theater on June 20th.
I’m going to post much more often - so stay tuned!
Published by: ashchristian on June 4th, 2009 | Filed under Uncategorized
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Lady Gaga, Petunia and New York!
Okay, so I’m sort of in love with Lady Gaga. I sat next to her at the Logo NewNowNext awards in New York before she become really famous… and I wondered what the hell that girl was wearing… but now it all makes sense. What a splash!
I am right in the middle of writing PETUNIA - a new script… and we are still casting “Mangus!” - mainly putting offers out. Some cool stuff is happening. Hopefully I can announce the cast in the upcoming month. I’m learning a lot about the business side of Hollywood and what politics go into play. Luckily, I have a great team surrounding me to guide me through the dirty waters of Hollywood.
I head back to New York at the beginning of March, and I’m really excited to see my apartment and get back in the groove. I love NYC much more than LA. If I drove, or enjoyed driving, it might be a little different… but it’s so hard to get anywhere in LA. The traffic makes me want to freak out. My friend Nick’s life mission is to building double decker highways throughout Southern California… not a bad idea except for the earthquakes!
Anyway, all for now. - Ash