Hi all,
What has everyone been up to? Summer is almost over, which is hard to believe. I hope you all are making the best of this season!
I have been keeping myself really busy with theatre,
filming, working, and spending time with my family. Speaking of filming, I
recently worked on the set of “Damage Joy”, a dark comedy produced by my friend
Rosa Nichols. Check out and like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MystisaFilms.
In this film, I play one of the background talents whom you
see in the background behind the lead actors/actresses. I was in a few scenes,
but I will not tell you where just in case you all see the film. It will be
more fun to see if you all can spot me. I don’t know when this film will
release to the public, but will keep you all posted of what I find out.
Overall, this filming experience was amazing and fun. I have
Rosa Nichols to thank for presenting me with this wonderful opportunity; “Thank
You, Rosa”. This experience was different from my previous projects in that the
shooting schedule was really organized, coordinated, and planned. Rosa’s team
of appointed crew members were on top of their game and kept everyone in line.
Plus, everybody worked together professionally and respectfully without causing
any drama which definitely made things move along smoother. Since the filming
schedule was planned out so efficiently, we finished filming the whole project
early that day and had time to enjoy dinner together from Ruth’s Chris Steak House
at the closing of the day. For those of you who haven’t tried this steak house,
you should because the food is flavorful and tasty! Good job everyone that
contributed to making this film happen!
While I was socializing with the other talents on set, I had
a great time learning about how they entered the filming industry. All the
actors and actresses I met were so down-to-earth and willing to help each other
that it felt like we were all one big family. From experience, this is the best
environment to have on a film set because everybody earnestly wants to do their
best to film a great product. When competition between actors on set is
minimal, more things get done efficiently and effectively without having to
avoid drama. I’m so glad I met these people: Jamie, Kathleen, Michelle, Lorenzo,
Eric, Gidget, Stephanie, Kaki, Sheila, and Sunny. You are all fun, talented,
and wonderful; good luck to you all in the future! Hopefully, we will all meet
again and work on other future film projects together.
Another great project wrapped and hopefully more to come for
me!
Have a fun-filled week everyone!
Mika
*** Behind the scene pictures! ***
Nurse Cindy!!! :)
Sheila and I- Nurse Twinkies! All we are missing is the doctor, Eric!
Rosa (director/friend) and I. Rosa is amazing; love you!
Lorenzo and I. Lorenzo was so nice and sweet by giving me advice on how to get an agent! Thank you!
Eric (left), Stephanie (middle), Kaki (right). Looks like a costume party is brewing with some fun people!
Gidget and I! Gidget is a hoot!
Jamie and I. Jamie was such as sweet and easy-going costume supervisor!
Kaki and I. Kaki was fun talk to; thanks for keeping me company girl!
