Weekly Written Review
I'm in writing mode. Serious television series writing mode and all the auditions coming my way are nowhere as important. As a result, I'm just blatantly skipping auditions like never before. I don't have time to waste. Setting up the camera and learning lines, rinse and repeat. I can't waste my time like that anymore. I'm fed up with the nonsense. There was one point of time when I completed near every audition that came my way. Now, if it doesn't immediately appeal to me I avoid and/or decline. I still have to go to all the auditions from my agents to keep them happy about they don't come in anymore. Maybe because I joined SAG. That's part of it but either way, they wouldn't book me regardless. My point of view isn't different because I've joined SAG either. I just got to keep my focus on my writing. The power is in the pen and its the far greater picture. Yes, I'll need to book something to stay afloat and that's where the music videos come in. They love me and I love them. No audition needed (for most of them at least). I appreciate the small booking more than ever before.
Sunday, March 18, 2018
* Apocalypse Town shoot at the Universal Lot
* Switching at Lu Lu's
Monday, March 19, 2018
* Audible callback
* Nikita Music video shoot
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
* Series writing...
* Basketball (Evening)
* More writing...
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
* Series writing all day...
Thursday, March 22, 2018
* Series writing all day...
*Eshop purchase (Floor kids)
Friday, March 23, 2018
* Basketball...it's my first time leaving the house in two days.
* Picked up Kirby Star Allies and Scribblenauts Showdown. Help me I never intervention. :-) However, I ended up breaking even for the games because Lu Lu sponsored Scribblenauts (Thank you LuLU) and my tip on Saturday covered most of Kirby. Yeaaaa. I'm blessed. The more Switch stuff I get the more I'm blessed.
* Completed my taxes for free at Southwestern Law School..Whoop Whoop. Plus I'm getting a return.
* Music video booking notice...
Saturday, March 24, 2018
* Kristal (Kevin's Daughters) Bday party. I brought my Switch and the kids at the party loved it. I even got a surprise tip from Kev. Shocked and so blessed. Amen
* Downtown walk and talk with Carmen
As the quest continues...
The future of Late Night
Motown Maurice
After much success and disappointment from hosting live talk shows in his hometown Tampa, FL, this seeker relocated to Los Angeles, CA on September 19, 2010 to begin an epic journey that does not consist of a plan B. Virtually unknown in the entertainment industry, this brave man is in pursuit of one goal & purpose; to become a nationally syndicated late night talk show host. This is the quest of Motown Maurice. Remember his name, for he is The Future of Late Night Television.
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Week 391: You want series...I'll give you a series
Weekly Written Review
It doesn't get easier any easier, it only gets harder. That's real talk. Or maybe I'm making things harder for myself because I love the challenge. I got feedback about my screenplay from a producer on Sunday and it wasn't negative. He said he liked it. He also made a comparison that I later wasn't found about (nothing bad) and his use of the word "series" trigged something me. His only request was for me to send the story beats of my screenplay so he can give better feedback. Instead of giving him that, I've started developing an actual television series. I didn't have to do that but why not. I took his words as a challenge and now I'm making it happen. Plus its actually good. Now I'm in writing mode and I'm enjoying it. Whatever it takes. I'll get it done. The power is in the pen and I'll be wielding until I get what's mine.
Sunday, March 11, 2018
* Returning from Kevin's
* An email from a producer about my screenplay came in. His email wasn't negative but it put me in deep thoughts for a while. The one thing that stuck with me the most was him seeing my screenplay idea as more a series. That put me in deep thought. I thought to myself, "You want a series, I'll give you a series." I relaxed myself by watching the movie Private Parts and two episodes of Atlanta. Before the night was over I conceptualized an idea for a television series. Watch out cause I'm a bad man.
Monday, March 12, 2018
* Series writing...
* Skipped an audition and tennis to focus on the series. I don't ever skip tennis. That's how serious it is right now
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
* Series writing...
* Food 4 Less...
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
* Basketball...
* Commerical audition for Audible...
* Series writing...
Thursday, March 15, 2018
* Audition...weird guy role
* Went to target to pick up Resident Evil but they were out. I picked up Lego Marvel Heros 2 on sale instead. Later in the night, I ordered Resident Evil from Target online.
Friday, March 16, 2018
* Basketball...
* After balling I was supposed to go to a Target east on Olympic (Eagle Rock) but I forgot my ID for the pick up for Resident Evil. I had to go back home for it.
* Spoke to William who provided consultation for my television series
* It took me over 4 & 1/2 hours to get to a Target in Eagle Rock and back home. The bus on the way there was terrible. In addition to that, I went to the wrong Target. There are two Targets in Eagle Rock. I had to walk almost 2 miles to another Target in the rain. What a night. I was too stubborn to call request a Lyft or Uber. If I did that, it would defeat the purpose of buying the game I bought on sale. The power of patience.
Saturday, March 17, 2018
* Hiking at Eaton Canyon with B.N...
* Audition video sent...
As the quest continues...
The future of Late Night
Motown Maurice
It doesn't get easier any easier, it only gets harder. That's real talk. Or maybe I'm making things harder for myself because I love the challenge. I got feedback about my screenplay from a producer on Sunday and it wasn't negative. He said he liked it. He also made a comparison that I later wasn't found about (nothing bad) and his use of the word "series" trigged something me. His only request was for me to send the story beats of my screenplay so he can give better feedback. Instead of giving him that, I've started developing an actual television series. I didn't have to do that but why not. I took his words as a challenge and now I'm making it happen. Plus its actually good. Now I'm in writing mode and I'm enjoying it. Whatever it takes. I'll get it done. The power is in the pen and I'll be wielding until I get what's mine.
Sunday, March 11, 2018
* Returning from Kevin's
* An email from a producer about my screenplay came in. His email wasn't negative but it put me in deep thoughts for a while. The one thing that stuck with me the most was him seeing my screenplay idea as more a series. That put me in deep thought. I thought to myself, "You want a series, I'll give you a series." I relaxed myself by watching the movie Private Parts and two episodes of Atlanta. Before the night was over I conceptualized an idea for a television series. Watch out cause I'm a bad man.
Monday, March 12, 2018
* Series writing...
* Skipped an audition and tennis to focus on the series. I don't ever skip tennis. That's how serious it is right now
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
* Series writing...
* Food 4 Less...
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
* Basketball...
* Commerical audition for Audible...
* Series writing...
Thursday, March 15, 2018
* Audition...weird guy role
* Went to target to pick up Resident Evil but they were out. I picked up Lego Marvel Heros 2 on sale instead. Later in the night, I ordered Resident Evil from Target online.
Friday, March 16, 2018
* Basketball...
* After balling I was supposed to go to a Target east on Olympic (Eagle Rock) but I forgot my ID for the pick up for Resident Evil. I had to go back home for it.
* Spoke to William who provided consultation for my television series
* It took me over 4 & 1/2 hours to get to a Target in Eagle Rock and back home. The bus on the way there was terrible. In addition to that, I went to the wrong Target. There are two Targets in Eagle Rock. I had to walk almost 2 miles to another Target in the rain. What a night. I was too stubborn to call request a Lyft or Uber. If I did that, it would defeat the purpose of buying the game I bought on sale. The power of patience.
Saturday, March 17, 2018
* Hiking at Eaton Canyon with B.N...
* Audition video sent...
As the quest continues...
The future of Late Night
Motown Maurice
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Week 390: It Means Nothing but You Got to Try Something!
Weekly Written Review
On Tuesday I got an audition notice for Wednesday and I immediately declined it because it was the same day as last shooting day of Oishi. To my surprise, I got a 2pm call-time. My average call time for the 13-day shoot was 6am or 7am so that was a surprise. I was able to do both which is cool. During the audition, I was asked if there's one person dead or alive I would like to talk to who would it be. I said Kermit the Frog and the room erupted. I shared several commonalities with Kermit and myself, and there was a lot of laughter. Granted the room with filled with a cameraman, myself and other actors. On the way out, two of the actors that were in the room with complimented me. The second one told her friend how amazing I was. She also said, if they don't pick me they must be crazy. Or maybe she said they don't know what they're doing if they don't pick me. One of them... Moreover, I didn't get the part. Which is why I titled this post, "It Means Nothing but You Got to Try Something."
Sunday, March 4, 2018
* Oscars...
* Blogging...
* Resting...lazy...
Monday, March 5, 2018
* Smart & Final
* Tennis...water and soup pick up
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
* Basketball
* Audition notice
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
* Oishi shoot (Wrap Day) and surprisingly I got a 2pm call-time which allowed me to pull off an audition.
* Audition - Square. I got a great response in the room. The asked me a question Kermit the Frog was the first name that came to mind.
Thursday, March 8, 2018
* Basketball
* Watching City Lights with my landlady.
Friday, March 9, 2018
* Basketball...balling...
* Screening invite by Arielle...Los Angeles Overnight
Saturday, March 10, 2018
* 1st Nintendo Switch Couch Co-Op Squad meet up. It was a success.
* After party at Kevin's and I spent the night there. The morning after, there was a bit of drama. Some of the drama was towards me but I soon after got an apology which was very sincere.
As the quest continues...
The future of Late Night
Motown Maurice
On Tuesday I got an audition notice for Wednesday and I immediately declined it because it was the same day as last shooting day of Oishi. To my surprise, I got a 2pm call-time. My average call time for the 13-day shoot was 6am or 7am so that was a surprise. I was able to do both which is cool. During the audition, I was asked if there's one person dead or alive I would like to talk to who would it be. I said Kermit the Frog and the room erupted. I shared several commonalities with Kermit and myself, and there was a lot of laughter. Granted the room with filled with a cameraman, myself and other actors. On the way out, two of the actors that were in the room with complimented me. The second one told her friend how amazing I was. She also said, if they don't pick me they must be crazy. Or maybe she said they don't know what they're doing if they don't pick me. One of them... Moreover, I didn't get the part. Which is why I titled this post, "It Means Nothing but You Got to Try Something."
Sunday, March 4, 2018
* Oscars...
* Blogging...
* Resting...lazy...
Monday, March 5, 2018
* Smart & Final
* Tennis...water and soup pick up
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
* Basketball
* Audition notice
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
* Oishi shoot (Wrap Day) and surprisingly I got a 2pm call-time which allowed me to pull off an audition.
* Audition - Square. I got a great response in the room. The asked me a question Kermit the Frog was the first name that came to mind.
Thursday, March 8, 2018
* Basketball
* Watching City Lights with my landlady.
Friday, March 9, 2018
* Basketball...balling...
* Screening invite by Arielle...Los Angeles Overnight
Saturday, March 10, 2018
* 1st Nintendo Switch Couch Co-Op Squad meet up. It was a success.
* After party at Kevin's and I spent the night there. The morning after, there was a bit of drama. Some of the drama was towards me but I soon after got an apology which was very sincere.
As the quest continues...
The future of Late Night
Motown Maurice
Sunday, March 4, 2018
Week 389: Good Go February!
Weekly Written Review
February blow away my expectations. I booked my first SAG role on Verizon Go90, joined SAG and ignited a fire to take my screenplay to the next level with my pitch deck and sizzle. Great seeds were planted in February of 2018 and I can't wait to taste these fruits. As a matter of fact, I can already taste them.
Sunday, February 25, 2018
* @ LuLuu's
* Watching Black Panther! Incredible.
Monday, February 26, 2018
* Tennis... after one game. It was cold and I didn't want a long night.
* Pitch deck working...
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
* Sizzle reel working...footage grab and voice over.
* Basketball in the evening. My team won four straight. Good games...
* EBT office
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
* Oishi shoot...short day. Left around 10am with plenty of time to sizzle
* Completed the sizzle reel
Thursday, March 1, 2018
* Basketball...
* Final touches to pitch deck and sizzle reel
Friday, March 2, 2018
* Oishi shoot (9am - 11:41pm)
Saturday, March 3, 2018
* B.E.T audition (Wakanda Forever)
* Happy Birthday Nintendo Switch
* Hanging with LuLu and celebrating Switch with the Kirby demo
As the quest continues...
The future of Late Night
Motown Maurice
February blow away my expectations. I booked my first SAG role on Verizon Go90, joined SAG and ignited a fire to take my screenplay to the next level with my pitch deck and sizzle. Great seeds were planted in February of 2018 and I can't wait to taste these fruits. As a matter of fact, I can already taste them.
Sunday, February 25, 2018
* @ LuLuu's
* Watching Black Panther! Incredible.
Monday, February 26, 2018
* Tennis... after one game. It was cold and I didn't want a long night.
* Pitch deck working...
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
* Sizzle reel working...footage grab and voice over.
* Basketball in the evening. My team won four straight. Good games...
* EBT office
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
* Oishi shoot...short day. Left around 10am with plenty of time to sizzle
* Completed the sizzle reel
Thursday, March 1, 2018
* Basketball...
* Final touches to pitch deck and sizzle reel
Friday, March 2, 2018
* Oishi shoot (9am - 11:41pm)
Saturday, March 3, 2018
* B.E.T audition (Wakanda Forever)
* Happy Birthday Nintendo Switch
* Hanging with LuLu and celebrating Switch with the Kirby demo
As the quest continues...
The future of Late Night
Motown Maurice
Week 388: Long Long Days On Set
Weekly Written Review
There's nothing glamorous about the acting process. The days are super long but I'm not complaining. I'm just glad I have foresight into the future. When the days are long it's hard to work on your own stuff but I get it in regardless. That's why I started bringing my laptop to work. The biggest challenge with my current shoot is the distance with public transportation. If my call time is 6am I have to leave my house at 4am to arrive on time. It's in Canoga Park. Plus I'm a night person so it's hard to tell my body to go to sleep early. Doesn't matter. I get through it and I'll get through more. It's only a 13-day shoot. I still have no desire to get a car. I love the carless life. To the future and beyond.
Sunday, February 18, 2018
* Tennis
* Pitch deck working...
Monday, February 19, 2018
* Oishi Shoot (called on over the weekend for today)
* Pitch deck working
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
* Since January I was scheduled to pose nude for Brentwood Art Class today but I had to cancel. I'm in production. It's a cancelation dream come true.
* Oishi shoot 7am - 7:30pm
* Pitch deck working
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
* Oishi shoot (6am-9pm)
* Pitch deck working...
Thursday, February 22, 2018
* Basketball...
* Hair cutting...myself of course.
* Pitch deck working...
* Audition video sent
Friday, February 23, 2018
* Oishi shoot
* 10am - 12am and I did nothing in front of the camera. Just hung around and slept.
Saturday, February 24, 2018
* John M. Langton's Bar Association Gala. Helping out my old roommate and her big day coming president. 12 plus hour day.
As the quest continues...
The future of Late Night
Motown Maurice
There's nothing glamorous about the acting process. The days are super long but I'm not complaining. I'm just glad I have foresight into the future. When the days are long it's hard to work on your own stuff but I get it in regardless. That's why I started bringing my laptop to work. The biggest challenge with my current shoot is the distance with public transportation. If my call time is 6am I have to leave my house at 4am to arrive on time. It's in Canoga Park. Plus I'm a night person so it's hard to tell my body to go to sleep early. Doesn't matter. I get through it and I'll get through more. It's only a 13-day shoot. I still have no desire to get a car. I love the carless life. To the future and beyond.
Sunday, February 18, 2018
* Tennis
* Pitch deck working...
Monday, February 19, 2018
* Oishi Shoot (called on over the weekend for today)
* Pitch deck working
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
* Since January I was scheduled to pose nude for Brentwood Art Class today but I had to cancel. I'm in production. It's a cancelation dream come true.
* Oishi shoot 7am - 7:30pm
* Pitch deck working
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
* Oishi shoot (6am-9pm)
* Pitch deck working...
Thursday, February 22, 2018
* Basketball...
* Hair cutting...myself of course.
* Pitch deck working...
* Audition video sent
Friday, February 23, 2018
* Oishi shoot
* 10am - 12am and I did nothing in front of the camera. Just hung around and slept.
Saturday, February 24, 2018
* John M. Langton's Bar Association Gala. Helping out my old roommate and her big day coming president. 12 plus hour day.
As the quest continues...
The future of Late Night
Motown Maurice
Week 387: Pitch Deck Mode On
Weekly Written Review
I'm currently playing probably one of the most ridiculous roles of all time. My characters name is Wheelchair Boy. As silly as that may sound, it's been me around a few people that initiated that creative fire in me again. I'm back writing and producing and I must say it's good to be back. Next level greatness ahead.
Sunday, February 11, 2018
* Music video shoot. I worked with Danielle Campbell at the shoot aka Davina Claire.
Monday, February 12, 2018
* Oishi shoot. A long day on set and only was on camera for about 30mins.
* SAG stuff...I believed I signed up today.
* Audition video sent
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
* Oishi shoot
* Brought my computer to work and went in
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
* Oishi shoot
* Audition video sent...(Baselines)
Thursday, February 15, 2018
* Oishi shoot
* Pitch Deck vision and brainstorming. Shot outs to Justin G. and Alan C.
Friday, February 16, 2018
* Basketball...
* Food 4 Less...
* Resting...
* Pitch Deck/Sizzle Reel storming...
Saturday, February 17, 2018
* Writing my Sizzle Reel. I focused on writing sizzle on the way to an audition more than I did the actual audition.
* Audition,,,(basketball related)...I thought I did great. I was happy with my audition improv.
* Nude Comedy Show performance. *8mins of standup comedy in the nude. Not bad.
As the quest continues...
The future of Late Night
Motown Maurice
I'm currently playing probably one of the most ridiculous roles of all time. My characters name is Wheelchair Boy. As silly as that may sound, it's been me around a few people that initiated that creative fire in me again. I'm back writing and producing and I must say it's good to be back. Next level greatness ahead.
Sunday, February 11, 2018
* Music video shoot. I worked with Danielle Campbell at the shoot aka Davina Claire.
Monday, February 12, 2018
* Oishi shoot. A long day on set and only was on camera for about 30mins.
* SAG stuff...I believed I signed up today.
* Audition video sent
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
* Oishi shoot
* Brought my computer to work and went in
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
* Oishi shoot
* Audition video sent...(Baselines)
Thursday, February 15, 2018
* Oishi shoot
* Pitch Deck vision and brainstorming. Shot outs to Justin G. and Alan C.
Friday, February 16, 2018
* Basketball...
* Food 4 Less...
* Resting...
* Pitch Deck/Sizzle Reel storming...
Saturday, February 17, 2018
* Writing my Sizzle Reel. I focused on writing sizzle on the way to an audition more than I did the actual audition.
* Audition,,,(basketball related)...I thought I did great. I was happy with my audition improv.
* Nude Comedy Show performance. *8mins of standup comedy in the nude. Not bad.
As the quest continues...
The future of Late Night
Motown Maurice
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