Great Days

Well Sunday was relax day cause I needed it. For some reason my thighs were sore!! Oh wait I know it was cause on Friday I was doing squats picking up evidence for "The Good Guys". Today was family and fun. Now on to Mon. I got a txt from my acting coach Ben Ryan asking if I was available to do some voice-over work, heck yeah!! So I ended up going in and doing some voice-over work. It was a crash course really I read 46 different lines at least 3 different ways. I had trouble on one sentence!! And was it bad I was messing up "their" and "get to". Also he had to tell me a couple times to watch my Texas accent, huh that is the first time anyone has ever told me that. It was kinda of cool though. It was definitely a learning experience for me. Now I can say I have done some voice-over work. Found out today that I wouldn't be needed for the rest of the week for "The Good Guys" but should call back on Fri. for next week. This weekend is going to be a full one. Sat. is read-threw for "The Favor" and then scene 18 from "The Fun Room", Sun. scene 64 from "The Fun Room", and then Mon. scene 50 from "The Fun Room". All I will have left of "The Fun Room" will be the torture scenes 21 and 27 to do, right now scheduled for the 8th of June. So this month will have filming of "The Favor" and "The Fun Room" two totally different types of films (comedy and horror). It is always good to stretch myself as an actress and play a diverse type of roles. Checked the usual spots and didn't find any new projects that I could submit for. So for now we will see what tomorrow brings.

"The Good Guys" and more

I was on location for "The Good Guys" yesterday and it was a blast. Literally they blew up a truck, which is always cool cause I get to investigate the area. Bradley and Colin both were there and guest star?? (You'll have to wait and see) This was for episode 9. It was a very hot and humid day and Bradley and Colin both were troopers with acting and dying in the heat. So I was set to investigate the truck which is cool, but I also got new tools today, which included safety glasses, tweezers (to pick up evidence, and new evidence bags (now more paper lunch sacks). We were out in front of a house and the main actors were doing their lines in the yard so I figured I was in the background in this scene. So needless to say I was a little shocked when they opened up the drivers door of the truck (I was on the passenger door dusting for prints and then picking up evidence) and they started to film me!! Wow!! And then they put the camera on the ground under the truck and asked me where the evidence was that I collected and I told them. They said they wanted me to stay in one area so I was squared in the frame, so I moved some of my evidence. Totally Wow!! But I am not getting my hopes up cause you never know how it is going to be edited. It was funny though while they were doing these shoots the 2nd AD was like this is for Jennifer's reel, LOL!! He is so cool he came up to me earlier and told me my facial expression when Bradley and Dan came into the Julius apartment was priceless. "The Best expression ever!" Scott is so nice!! Not only did that happen but I also had lots of people tell me that they saw me on the pilot a lot. Even had one guy ask me for my autograph. This is all so surreal when people come up to me and ask me or say things like that. I was just fortunate enough to be in that spot and thankfully have been asked back. Then after I wrapped on "The Good Guys" it was to a meeting for a music video I am playing lead in "Secret Affair". Which was very cool to see all the different locations that they were thinking about shooting. Also the song is very cool. Today has been very good, went on audition this morning for "The Reckoning" went pretty good. I auditioned for two different parts (Alex and Marie), we will see what happens with that one. Then when I got home I got a chance to really look and play with the pictures that my friend John Pinder took of me the other day. I even made a new video of my "Many Looks of Jennifer Besser" video. I updated my website again and would love some feedback so let me know. Sent my information out to 5 different projects, couple t.v. things and the some feature films (all of them not in the area). So for now that is all and we will see what tomorrow brings.

Good Days

Wed. was an awesome day. I not only got to do some work with my manager but also got some new headshots and bodyshots done. Shelly Pinder did my hair and makeup and her husband did my pictures. We went to a really cool place that had a gazebo, a couple out buildings, a caboose that was on tracks, and pretty fencing. It was right before dusk and John told me the lighting is perfect for my skin and hair color. I told him what I was looking for and I think we got it. I have so many different looks but I don't have one that I just think is "the one" that will draw everyone in. I will post them once I get them which should be Fri. at the meeting for the "Secret Affair" music video meeting. I will be also working on "The Good Guys" on Fri. as CSI Engel. I am wondering if it will be on location or at the police station. On location usually means I can play with my tools in my kit. Last time I was at a location I got to actually lift some finger prints, NICE!! Today I have been getting ready for the next couple days since Fri. will probably be gone all day, then I have an audition on Sat. for "The Reckoning". I will be audition for two different parts both are women that are strong willed and have to be able to do action stuff and I can so do that! I checked the usual spots and submitted for a project called "Clicked". So excited about tomorrow and then Sat. will let you all know what happens. Also did a lot to my website today by adding a page for "The Good Guys" and added pictures and videos. Check them out and let me know what you think. So for now we will see what happens.

"The Good Guys" and more

Well I haven't blogged in the last couple days cause it has been super busy and crazy here. It is very good stuff though. Sat. morning I had an audition for a independent short film called "The Favor", I was auditioning for the lead role Sara. First off I got lost and couldn't find the room that the audition was at but I didn't give up. I finally found it and I was 20 mins. late. They were very cool about it and I was all excited and out of breathe cause all the searching I was doing. I went up to the X and did my lines. I messed up once but I didn't let it slow me down or even that it effected me. After I was done I joked around with them a little and said that I had fun and talk to them soon. I worked on "The Good Guys", it was an 5pm call time and we didn't wrap until 6am on Sun. We were at the stages (police station). This was episode 8 and it is going to be a good one. I don't want to give much away but let's just say the Bradley Whitford (Dan) takes on a new persona!! He is such a versatile actor. He does accents really good as well. I was also told that there is going to be some skippy clothing by one of the actors (not one of the females, ;) I got to see Diana Maria Riva doing her thing and being the best Head Lady in Charge!!! Also got to talk to her and she was talking to me about the Upfronts that she and all the rest of the cast going to do in New York!! She is so nice to talk with me. We did about 7 scenes. The very last scene was hilarious cause it was between Diana (Lt. Ruiz), Bradley (Dan), and Colin (Jack), with it being like 5 am Colin was getting the giggles which of course become contagious. Crew, extras, Diana, Bradley, and Colin were all laughing. The director was like let's skip that part and Bradley was like we can do it. The finally got it and it was awesome. I have had that happen before (getting the giggles) and it took all my strength to get it under control. I also got to talk to talk with Mitch Engel (yes that is the name on my CSI shirt). He asked if he could take a picture of me in my uniform, I was like sure. We ended up talking a lot and he is very nice. I even ending up taking a picture with him at the end of filming. I think that is all for that part, now when I got home Sun. morning my kids were wide awake and didn't want me to sleep so I stayed up. Now for the big news that I haven't been say I went to a special preview of "The Good Guys", I got to view the pilot episode and episode 4. Now let me tell you how excited I am cause in the pilot I was really in it. You could see me right next Bradley and Colin when they entered into a crime scene. I even gave Bradley (Dan) a weird look cause he was ....... Ok I can't say anymore cause I don't want to ruin it but it is really good. I even had some of the other extras come up to me and say since I got the most scene time that I was hosting the next viewing party. There were also time in the police station that I am seen but it is really quick and I knew where to look so, just look for the blonde in uniform. The first thing my hubby said as we watched the episode is that the writing for the show was awesome. I agree, it is so good. I only get to see bits and pieces and they are hilarious, but the whole thing together is INCREDIBLE!! We took a quick break and then started episode 4. Oh my goodness, LOVE IT!! This episode is really good and let's just say there is a bug going around it makes it really funny to see what happens next!! At the very end I was like WOW!!! Man this show is just so good as a whole that ... man I can't even think of the words. Then when I got home from the preview I got home I got a phone call from Kyle (director from "The Favor") he wanted to let me know that I got the part. Man I was on so excited!! I was having the best last couple days. Then I finally got to sleep after being up for more than 36 hours. Waking up the next morning was rough but I had a lot to do. I had an audition for a print job for Frito Lay and then I had my premiere of "Pros and Cons.." were I was first an extra and then got bumped up to a part with a line. My bulldog also got to be in the film. I had to clean the house really good cause the next couple days are going to be busy again. The audition was jam packed with people. I waited for an hour and half before they took four different pictures. We will see what happens, the shoot day is either the 26th or 27th. Today I have been doing family stuff and also wanted to catch up on my blog while I wasn't crazy busy. Tomorrow I have a photo shoot with a really good friend who is going to get me a new type of headshot and a really good bodyshot. Then I have some meeting in the afternoon with some other actors and my manager. I have a meeting with the crew and cast of the music video that I am lead in this Fri. Sat. have an audition for "The Reckoning" for two different parts. Also have acting class if I can get to it. I have also checked the usual spots and submitted to several different projects in the area. Tip for the last couple day is this, I am taking this one from my audition. If you mess up during an audition make sure and not let it mess you up or break character, if you just keep on going and not let affect you. When I used the word "Safety" instead of "Safe" I was sure I messed up but I didn't break character and after I was myself and chatted with them. This is going to be a fun part and I am glad that I didn't let my little slip affect me. So for now we will see what tomorrow brings.

What's to come

Today is Fri. and it is prep time for all that is to come the next couple days. First off I have an audition in the morning tomorrow for an independent film called "The Favor" and then will be "The Good Guys" don't know time yet cause they are shooting right now and that usually means the next day will have a late call time. Also I have been told by some reliable sources that it will be an all-nighter. This is going to be fun. Then on Sun. am going to go out had a special invite that I couldn't and didn't want to say "no" to. Trust me it is one of those secret things that is INCREDIBLE!!! Then Mon. audition for a print job and then later in evening premiere of "Pros and Cons: A Fantasy Football Movie" at the Angelika for the USA Film Festival. Wed. I am going to get some new pictures done by a really good friend of mine who is an awesome photographer. Then Fri. is going to be the first meeting for the music video, "Secret Affair", that I will be the lead in. Then Sat. another audition for an independent film called "The Reckoning", where I will be audition for two different parts depending on which one they see fits me best. Didn't find any new projects and received some feedback on a part that I submitted for. Let's see what should be the tip of the day be....really all I can think of is to just get out there and get in the middle of all the action. Audition, go to events, volunteer to be on projects, it may sound weird but a lot of what I has been from referrals and word of mouth. People will remember you if you show them that you are a dedicated actor and have the motivation and determination to succeed. I probably wont be blogging tomorrow well because I will be gone all day. So for now we will see what tomorrow brings.

Update on Stuff

Well it has been a couple of days. First off Mon. was a good day I found out that I maybe working on "The Good Guys" but have to call on Thurs. And I saw the new trailer for my film that I was lead in "Broken Seconds", check it out here http://www.vimeo.com/11604997 it truly is awesome!! Then I was preparing for "The Fun Room" that was going to be filming of Tues. which got cancelled and moved now all of the scheduled to the 29th of May. So that gives me more time of preparation. So on Tues. I ended up going to the last day of my acting class for Tues. (They will be starting of Sat. and Thurs. ones so I can make-up the ones I missed). It was an awesome night. Ben, acting coach, gave us 4 a scene I was a therapist helping the crazies but there was a twist to it. He will be editing it soon and I will be posting it soon cause it was funny!! He also has another clip that he will be editing together and I will be getting. Another one that was improv and hilarious!! I was a like a military personal and really crazy dialogue came out of my mouth while doing it!! Ben has really pushed my limits everytime I go to acting class. This was my second time threw and will be doing a third time. That brings me to my tip of the last couple days take acting classes and make sure that the instructor is pushing you to your limits so you can grow as an actor!!! Also got some really cool news but can't say anything for awhile but trust me you guys are going to love it!!! So for now I have audition early on Sat. morning and probably "The Good Guys" right after that. Then next Mon. will be the premiere of "Pros and Cons: A Fantasy Football Movie" which I had a speaking line and my bulldog Sassy with me. Also over the last couple of days have sent out for about 7 projects from all over. So for now we will see what tomorrow brings.

Happy Mother's Day

Well let's catch up on what has been going on. Submitted to several projects over the last couple days. On Thurs. got a txt to go have a meeting with the casting director and assistant casting director of a feature film that I am looking to getting a lead part. The meeting was really cool and they both were really nice. They said I should be hearing from them by this coming Wed. So finger-crossed on that one. Then had an audition on Sat. which was really awesome and I would love to be a part of that film. I was going for the lead role on that one as well and it was a feature film that sounds really incredible to me. Then today has been good got to sleep in (really sleep in I mean 10:30am) for Mother's Day and then made breakfast with my 3 little ones. Really a lot of fun. Also got some new pictures for my website that I added to my "Projects Working On" and "Tips" pages. Also found out that a film I was in "Pros and Cons: A Fantasy Football Story" will be premiering at the USA Film Festival here in Dallas. I added all the info. on home page of my website to obtaining tickets. Check it all out on www.jenniferbesser.com. Also "The Fun Room" Filming got moved to Tues. so I will be doing that then. So for now we will see what tomorrow brings.

Awesome Day

Today has been an awesome day!! First kidos slept in which is always a great way to start the day. Then my hubby, Todd, ended up getting the day off and brought me home flowers as an early Mother's Day present. Got the house some what squared away since I have quit a bit of stuff going on this weekend. Starting on Fri. night have some family stuff going on then on Sat. have an audition for a independent feature film called "The Shed" it's a sci-fi/horror film. Then on Sun. (which I just realized is Mother's Day) I have a really long day of filming of "The Fun Room", this day is going to be the torture scenes and were I get to be working with special effects again, it's going to be fun. Going to find out Fri. if will be needed on "The Good Guys", it is so fun when I get to go hang out with the gang on that show. Checked the usual places and sent my information out to five different projects in the area. Also got some more information on the music video that I will be playing the lead in. Looks like will be having a meeting on what locations, listen to the music, and come up with a game plan for the filming of the video. I am excited to do a music video since I have yet to do one it will be a learning experience for me. Oh there is the tip of the day, try many different types of acting to build and stretch yourself as an actor. Always push forward to your goals and believe in yourself. In this business there are a lot of "no's" but you must not let that ever make you give up on your dream. Just like Babe Ruth was famous for his home runs but also for the number of strike outs!!! It didn't stop him and it wont stop me (and I hope not you either). So for now we will see what tomorrow brings.

"The Good Guys"

Wow, what a day!!! It was an early call time 6:30 am. That was a little rough since I just had an early 3 am call time for "Tips" the night before. When I got there I found out that I not only were playing my usual CSI, I was also going to be a Bank Customer. It was really cool as we were preparing to go to set the 2nd AD did a read threw of what the scene was...funny stuff. Let's just say they are sitting in front of a bank when they notice something. I got a lot of walking in which is good because it was a very long day and I wouldn't be able to work out. I got to see Bradley Whitford (Dan) and Colin Hanks (Jack) do a little rough housing in their awesome Trans Am, was walking right next to the car. Then we changed sides of the street which was really fun in downtown Dallas and begun lots and lots of walking. It was cool cause I actually got to meet some really cool people, 3 of them were from FOX affiliated things. One Natalie she works for TV Guide and she was really cool, she was first a pedistrain and then got to dress up as a cop. She was super excited, it was cool a couple people thought we were sisters cause we kinda looked a like. Then I met Chris who is the host of FOX ALL ACCESS, a radio show and also on the web (check it out www.foxallaccess.com) he was really cool he also got to dress up as a cop. And Bill was from Seattle and he was with FOX affiliated he was very cool, also be a cop. It was cool they ended up getting to be right smack in the middle of all the action. The once I was in my CSI outfit (man I felt better when I was in my outfit) I got to see some stuff go down at the bank. With my new friends right in the middle of it. I got to chat with Diana (Lt. Ruiz) a little bit, she is so nice she gave me a hug and asked about my birthday. She had tweeted a "Happy Birthday" to me on my birthday. She is such an awesome lady and I learn more and more from her with the time I get to spend around her. Then we had lunch which was like always incredible. And they set up and shot another scene where they didn't need any extras, so it was time to wait. And let me tell you the sleepiness was starting to set in but before I could really give in the PA called me and said to get ready!! So I was wide awake again. I was excited cause it was time to investigate. Can't say much but we were in a small apartment with 2 CSI, 2 cops, 2 detectives, 2 paramadics, Jack, and a coroner(huh). I will let you all stew on that, hehe. It was very cool this time I actually got to lift some finger prints and some dusting with the finger print powder. It was an 13 hour day but it was a blast. This blog is actually being done the following day because when I got home I was exhausted and could function enough to get this all out. I found out some really cool news about a project that I am interested in, also got some information about being an extra in some feature films being shoot here in Texas, which I will be submitting myself to. Hope everyone enjoys this and looking forward to the preview of "The Good Guys" on the 19th of this month. I can't believe it is coming up so quickly. So for now we will see what tomorrow brings.

"Tips"

Today was re-shooting of one of my scenes for "Tips". It was cool to be working with them again. It was funny to that the guy playing oppose me shaved and had different clothes we ended up shooting some more of the scene than first anticipated. I think it turned out better than the first time for sure. So I am wrapped on "Tips" again and the rest of it should wrap this next weekend. That would be good cause there are a lot of festivals that have due dates at the beginning of June. I also got to talk with the guy, Nic, who is putting the music video together that I will be playing the lead in. He told me it will still be several weeks that they are scouting locations and making sure everyone is well informed of what is going on before we start shooting which is cool. I am excited to say that I will be working on "The Good Guys" tomorrow as CSI. Yeah!! Also found out that it is not only at a location but also an EARLY call time!! Love when I get to go on location cause that means I get to investigate something, which is always cool. So I will be blogging tomorrow about what was happening. Found a couple projects that I submitted for, just a few independents that are shooting here in Dallas. So for now we will see what tomorrow will bring.