Showing posts with label Michael LeTran. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Michael LeTran. Show all posts

Thursday, February 10, 2011

READING: The "Secret" & "Stanislavski - An Actor Prepares"

I'm a strong believer for people to build on their strengths and connect with people beyond the geographic and forge strong ties. With the greatness of the internet, anyone can be found - anyone and if you aspire to be a great person then one wise tip is to find ways to connect with those who have paved the way.

Currently, I've have dabbled in reading two books that have been mailed to me, all the way from Melbourne through film colleague Somchay Phakomkhman. I met Somchay through another Melbourne-base entrenpreneur and creative head - Michael Le Tran who works in the realm of events and Asian beauty pageants. Back then, we did a pilot teaser project - "4 Aces", amongst others.

Anyhow, Somchay continues to lead his film crew "You Cake! Productions" and has tapped into his own desires of becoming, one day, a proud Asian-Australian director. We've been chatting and writing about books, ideas and inspirations the past 6 months and he's definitely instilled a competitive edge within me to get a move on and get skilled up in acting and directing (the latter I haven't yet figured if I want to do, but with acting, I do enjoy the challenge).

So this has lead to his first chess move and hence, sending me my first reading materials - The Secret & Stanislavski. Tomorrow, I'm sending him a pre-loved copy of my favorite book so far (bought in Hong Kong at "The Flow") "The Celestine Prophecy" and love to hear his thoughts on this one.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

4 Aces Trailer (Pilot)

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Click here for the trailer.

Finally I’ve finished the edits for fun Melbourne shoot out that happened during late 2009.

I recall it being a fully hectic day of running up and down the heart of Melbourne to get cut aways and scenarios to piece together this snippet action clip. It was such an awesome experience working with this guys once again. They were fun, laid back and know how to have a good time. Major shout out has to go to Mr Michael Le Tran – a photographer, restaurant business owner and innovative and forward thinker.

Signing off,

Maria Tran

Cast: Leeann Lay, Michael LeTran, Keego Nguyen, Joseph Hieu Dinh, Philip Nguyen, Vinh Luu, Somchay Phakonkham, Minh Bo

, Anthony Nguyen, Elizabeth Ho, David Epic Le.

Executive Producer: Michael Matthew Tran

Camera Operator: YouCake Productions

Edited by: Maria Tran