Category: Alan’s Thoughts

Support Our #creatives is at Shoot for “Shock Nation” Season 2, March 18, 2018 – Focus on the Call Sheet (Updated)

March 23, 2018

Introduction Alan discusses the call sheet used by “Shock Nation”. The production/filming phase of “Shock Nation” season 2 continued today. See here for my post of the previous shoot. Today’s shoot had the usual collaboration among the actors, director, and director of photography, resulting in script changes during the shooting session itself, as well as making everyone … More Support Our #creatives is at Shoot for “Shock Nation” Season 2, March 18, 2018 – Focus on the Call Sheet (Updated)

Support Our #creatives is at Shoot for “Shock Nation” Season 2, Featuring the Dancers, March 11, 2018 (Updated)

March 16, 2018

Introduction Alan discusses dance choreography and music used in “Shock Nation”. The production/filming phase of “Shock Nation” season 2 continued today. See here for my post of the previous shoot. In today’s shoot, the predominant theme was the Shock Nation dance team rehearsing for an upcoming competition. After all, the Shock Nation dance group is at … More Support Our #creatives is at Shoot for “Shock Nation” Season 2, Featuring the Dancers, March 11, 2018 (Updated)

Support Our #creatives is at Another Shoot for “Shock Nation” Season 2, March 3, 2018 (Updated)

March 9, 2018

Introduction The production/filming phase of “Shock Nation”  season 2 continued today. See here for my post of the previous shoot. Kimia’ Workman is the driving force behind this web series. The production company is TruTalent Creative Works. Shock Nation is a webseries about a girl growing up in the streets of Baltimore City and trying … More Support Our #creatives is at Another Shoot for “Shock Nation” Season 2, March 3, 2018 (Updated)

Support Our #creatives Meets #Beautypreneur Africa Miranda (Updated)

March 2, 2018

After I encountered Africa Miranda on social media over two years ago, we began communicating with each other via various platforms. She is making an impact in multiple ways. Herein is my interview with Africa Miranda. 1. Tell us about yourself. Africa Miranda: I am an actress, beautypreneur, content creator, and digital personality. 2. What … More Support Our #creatives Meets #Beautypreneur Africa Miranda (Updated)

Support Our #creatives is at the First Shoot for “Shock Nation” Season 2, February 10, 2018 (Updated)

February 16, 2018

Introduction After the table read and two off-set rehearsals conducted previously, actual production/filming of “Shock Nation”  season 2 commenced today. This was the first time on-set for me on “Shock Nation”. Kimia’ Workman is the driving force behind this web series. The production company is TruTalent Creative Works. Shock Nation is a webseries about a … More Support Our #creatives is at the First Shoot for “Shock Nation” Season 2, February 10, 2018 (Updated)

Kimia' Workman

Support Our #creatives is at the “Shock Nation” Season 2 Second Rehearsal with the Cast, February 4, 2018. (Updated)

February 9, 2018

I attended the “second rehearsal” for “Shock Nation” season 2. This was the final rehearsal at a location off-set. The set up and methodology was identical to the first rehearsal, as documented here.  Actual production/filming will commence after this. Kimia’ Workman is the driving force behind this web series. The production company is TruTalent Creative Works. … More Support Our #creatives is at the “Shock Nation” Season 2 Second Rehearsal with the Cast, February 4, 2018. (Updated)

Support Our #creatives is at the “Shock Nation” Season 2 First Rehearsal with the Cast, January 27, 2018. (Updated)

February 2, 2018

I attended the “first rehearsal” for “Shock Nation” season 2. This was the next step after the table read – I documented the table read here. In my on-set observations across multiple projects, I have seen rehearsals just prior to shooting particular scenes. However, this rehearsal was different – it took place at a location … More Support Our #creatives is at the “Shock Nation” Season 2 First Rehearsal with the Cast, January 27, 2018. (Updated)

Okema T. Moore

Support Our #creatives Meets the Multi-Talented Okema T. Moore (Updated)

January 26, 2018

I have often remarked that positive things started happening to me, in the context of the entertainment industry, when I started using social media extensively in 2009. I connected with and became great friends with Okema T. Moore within a few months. She has quite a story to tell.  Read on … 1.Please introduce yourself … More Support Our #creatives Meets the Multi-Talented Okema T. Moore (Updated)

Kimia' Workman

Support Our #creatives Meets the “Shock Nation” Cast – The Table Read, January 6, 2018. (Updated)

January 12, 2018

I have been and still am a part of many entertainment projects, predominantly films and web series. But in terms of in-person interaction working with cast and crew, just a few, and all in the Baltimore area. I am commencing such involvement in a 4th project, “Shock Nation”, as Season 2 is getting underway. Kimia’ … More Support Our #creatives Meets the “Shock Nation” Cast – The Table Read, January 6, 2018. (Updated)

Supporter-in-Chief Alan’s Interview on the Air It Out Show, December 16, 2017

January 5, 2018

Introduction One of the highlights of 2017 was when I was invited to be interviewed on the Air It Out Show. What a surprise! I did not seek this out. It was explained to me that this visual experience would be great for me and my brand. I was interviewed on December 16, 2017. I … More Supporter-in-Chief Alan’s Interview on the Air It Out Show, December 16, 2017