A Few Things About Mark Cray

Before you decide to completely skip over this blog for the one about Rachel Porter's tits, relax. It's not going to be some kind of fan-boy, 'thank-god-i-got-him-for-about 1/100th-of-what-he's-worth' sort of rave. This isn't a curl up to kiss his ass kind of session.

For that, you can visit Marie's Play Place whenever you feel like it.

I came across Mark Cray as a judge of the 'Acting Competition' at the 2008 Indie Gathering in Cleveland, OH. I'm not exactly sure how I ended up a judge, but Mark brought a monologue that left me with only one thought: "If I can ever afford him, I'm totally casting that guy in something."

I still can't afford him.

But by the grace of the 'Movie Gods' so many of us in 'indie' talk about, he was cast in a couple of projects I'm directing.

"Blood of Ohma" the most recent, and for obvious reasons, fresh in my mind.

We made it to the expectation of an actor showing up with the script already in his head by 2005, so that's expected at this level.

And by 'this level', I'm not forgetting the fact that GMD Films makes ultra low budget, goofy stories and has turned self deprication into an art form. I just mean, we've been making films long enough now that we expect those we hire to bring the 'basics' of the job.

What isn't expected, it the collaboration and inspiration that comes along with Mark showing up on set. This dude takes a comprehensive understanding of character and pace and turns out a performance of a script that makes you wish you wrote it that good.

And I didn't even write it.

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Principal Photography on "Ohma" Wraps

Well, we found 'The Monster'. Jody and Chase did what they had to do and now they are dealing with the aftermath and effects on their relationship.

And along with it, Principal Photography on "Blood of Ohma" is complete. Thanks to our phenomenal cast and crew for following me on this ridiculous adventure. Marie Madison, Mark Cray, Larry Laverty and Angelina Leigh.

The long awaited first look is here. I'm not sure this will be the 'Official Trailer' because I can't decide on the cuts, but here's our first 'Teaser' to wet your appetite for what is to come.




If you want to see it in 3D, bust our your 3D glasses and visit our YouTube Channel for the High Definition 3D Version.

That's Marie Madison, Larry Laverty and myself on the final day. We were shooting at Dead Wood Farm in Canadohta Lake. Nothing but 'Production Value' there, with acres and acres of land, and some of the most beautiful animals I've ever had the pleasure of meeting.

 

That's "Rocky", the resident bull. He made sure we all knew he was the one running things out there. You can't get a sense of scale from this picture, but his back is nearly as tall as me. 1500lbs and not afraid to push it around.

Heather and Maggie McGuire where our 'Horse Wranglers' for the day and made it all look easy. Here's a shot of Larry Laverty with 'Lynx' who is among several of our 'four legged' stars.

Lynx is a beautiful horse and she's a natural talent on screen.

Speaking of 'natural talent', most of you know by now that Playboy Model and Actress Angelina Leigh is a co-star on "Ohma". I've gotten your e-mail's with questions and concerns as to whether or not I've utilized all of her 'assets'. I can assure you, Angelina brought her 'A Game' to every single scene.

From "Blood of Ohma" Production - Copyright (c) Maddy G Productions

For more than this, you're going to have to watch the film. I promise you won't be disappointed.

Finally, at the end of it all, one of our Distributor's sent us a bottle of Dom Perignon to celebrate both the completion of our biggest project to date, and also the continuation of a 12 year partnership between GMD Films and Marie Madison Media (now known simply as 'Maddy G'). It was the perfect cap to an amazing two weeks of production.

Stay tuned... there's still more to come.

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