A: They were holding auditions at a local college for directing projects. I was about 13 I think. It was open to anyone, so I just went in and did whatever they told me to do, which was mostly inprov. I had done some theatre at the time, but I didn’t really know what I was doing. I got called back for 2 of the 8 projects, so I went back and actually got cast in one. After that, people started inviting me to auditions because they saw the work I did, so I just kept going.

          A: I played Samantha Finley, who was being haunted. Most of the script was improvised. Even in the scary scenes, only the crew and Shane (the director, who also plays Thomas) knew what was going to happen. Fia Perera, who played the mother, and I had no idea, so a lot of the fear was genuine.

          A: I want people to know that “Paranormal Entity” isn’t meant to be “Gone With The Wind.” It’s supposed to be rough, like actual footage someone might take with their home video camera. The idea obviously came from movies like “The Blair Witch Project” and in that respect, a lot of people put the movie down without even watching it first. It was a good time to shoot, and in my opinion pretty scary. It’s worth watching before you start pissing and moaning.

          A: The hardest part for me was definitely all the improv. It’s never been my strong point, so building a character that I thought could stand alone, and then speaking as her completely on the fly was a challenge, but a good one. By the end, I was pretty confidant that Samantha could partake in conversation, as opposed to me trying to be Samantha and partake in the conversation.

          A: I knew we were fighting an uphill battle from the time I got cast. I had just seen “Paranormal Activity” when I got the part, so I was nervous from the beginning that no one would take us seriously. Once we got into some of the scenes, and started interacting as a “family,” and not three actors, I knew this movie had it’s own plot, and a talented cast who could stand alone. Around the second or third day, I started thinking we might actually pull it off. I never expected the reaction we’ve gotten though.

          A: “Heidi” was the first film I ever produced. I originally auditioned for the part with a different director and producer, but the project fell through. I liked the script a lot, so I asked the writer if I could produce it. I made a lot of amateur mistakes, but that’s how you learn.

          A: “The Confined” was a great experience. It’s really one of those scripts I got to sink into, and portray something real. My character suffers from Agoraphobia, which is a fear of being in places where help might be difficult to find. A lot of agoraphobics are afraid to be outside the house, or inside enclosed areas like elevators. It depends on the person. It was a short shoot, but very mentally draining. Nick Acosta is a really great director, with a really great visual style. I am so interested to see how the film turns out.

          A: “Until Forever” was a lot of fun. It was probably the second time ever that someone saw me as more then the girl next door. I got to be a bad chick, which was new to me. All of these films are learning experiences, and this one was my first chance to be a really, angry, angsty person. It was a lot of fun shooting with two other girls my age, and getting to talk on set, but then pretend to hate each other. We all actually got along very well.

          A: “6 Guns” was a crazy experience. I play Scarlet, who is a typical, brash Saloon mistress, but I tried to make her a little more three-dimensional. We shot in the dessert, and being from St. Louis Missouri, I was always under the impression the dessert was hot. Boy was I wrong, it was freezing! The Asylum shot “6 Guns” right after “Paranormal” so I kept hearing about this western they were doing, and plugging my name in everywhere. It was probably obnoxious, but it worked. Shane Van Dyke, who also did “Paranormal” emailed and asked if I’d like to play Scarlet. Of course I said yes. With Barry Van Dyke, Geoff Mead, who wouldn’t want to be in that movie.

          A: I am cast in a film called “Zombies And Assholes” which we’re shooting in 2010. I’m really excited. It will be another great learning experience for me. It’s a comedy/zombie film, and a style of writing I am not used to. But it’s extremely funny. I can’t wait to get started on it.

          A: I think everyone would say Spielberg. How is that not a given? I absolutely adore Wes Craven, and Tim Burton. If I was a walk-on role in one of their films, I think I’d die happy, but I’m going to shoot for more than that.

          A: I don’t really pick my projects. I’m not lucky enough to have that kind of power! But I do toss projects with long sex scenes and full frontal nudity right out the door, those are two things I’m just not comfortable with at this point in my career.

          A: I’m pretty sure people can tell that I am exactly what you think I am. I’m cute, and sensitive, and I can be harsh and mean. As much as I’d love to have some kind of alter ego like Hannah Montana, and be able to say “I’m not who you think I am,” that’s not true. I’m not in the media all the time, and most of my promotion at this point comes straight from me. Chances are, I’m exactly who you think I am.

          A: Oh man, I watch so many horror movies it’s difficult to remember what the last one was. Some of my favorites are Halloween 2, the original Halloween, and The Decent. I don’t know if Red Eye would technically be a horror movie, but I loved the suspense. I think the last horror movie that sticks out in my mind is Orphan. I saw it in theatres, and was pleasantly surprised by how good it was.

          A:Thank you. I’m honored to even be asked!

         

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