Welcome to my film profile.
I'm a writer/producer/director for the Houston based film/video production company G Films. I was born in Bogota, Colombia and raised in Houston, Texas. I've been in the film business for 12 years; 10 years plus working in the urban music scene shooting commercials, artist documentaries, music videos and more. The company expanded into the rock and Latin music scenes in 2008 and have now branched out into more corporate/industrial type projects. In 2009 we began venturing into narrative/theatrical type projects such as short films and webisodes.
PHOTOGRAPHY:
I have also dabbled in photography over the years. Check out my new photography profile on my top friends and feel free to add me.
Here is a sample of a couple of model shoots I did Summer/Fall 2009 on my Flickr profile.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_yayo
FOOD FOR THOUGHT:
I've noticed from some models in the three years of being on this site, a lack of etiquette to varying degrees. I believe there are two sure fire ways of burning bridges with people. The first is replying to a casting call or job posting and then disappearing or never showing up without explanation. Giving the impression that you're a flake is never a good thing. The second is abruptly ending and ignoring future communication with someone without explanation. If things have reached an impasse, make that clear, thank them for their time and move on. It only takes a minute to do this and it leaves a positive lasting impression. Some people tend to forget that your reputation is just as important as your work.
MODEL VIDEO DEMOS:
I've been approached a few times in the last few months about model videos. So, here is the deal. Any models interesting in shooting a video, message me for rates. FYI, the TFP or TFCD practice does not apply to film/video work with models unless you have something to trade that would benefit our film reel, such as celebrity or guaranteed work at the same rate of pay. In other words, something that's mutually beneficial beyond artistic merit. The only exception to this would be if we approached you.
http://www.facebook.com/joeyayo
http://www.twitter.com/Joe_Yayo
CASTING:
Typically, we are in need of female models to audition and cast for these projects, unless the projects call for male or female model/actors for a certain role. Websites have been our primary form of advertising our casting calls, aside from word of mouth and referrals. The model types we look for may vary from one video to another. We try to be as specific as we can with what we are looking for when we post our casting calls.
If you have any questions or are interested in auditioning for one of our projects in the near future you can reach us here or send your photos, age, location and contact info to: gfilmscasting@gmail.com...
We shoot music videos, commercials, industrials and other projects throughout the year in Houston and other major cities in Texas such as San Antonio, Corpus Christi and Dallas/Fort Worth.
CURRENTLY IN POST PRODUCTION:
NARRATIVE:
G Films is currently in post production for the short film drama 'Sin Embargo' and five episodes of the Spanish language web series 'Lola - La Serie'.
CURRENTLY IN PRODUCTION:
G Films is currently casting specific secondary roles for the web series 'Lola - La Serie', to be shot in Houston, Texas throughout the year as time allows. We cast as we go. Roles are non-paid. Casting only within the city limits, unless you are willing to work on the project as a local. We are looking to wrap episodes 1-5 by the end of summer 2011.
Send headshots and resumes to gfilmscasting@gmail.com for consideration.
STORY SYNOPSIS
A new web series chronicling an adventurous young woman navigating the treacherous underbelly of a Spanish speaking subculture in Anytown, USA.
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