During these past few weeks while I've been super busy planning, organizing, glueing and glittering for my upcoming October event a wonderful little opportunity came knocking on my door.
This opportunity totally took me by surprise!!!!
I've known about this project for the past few weeks, and have been cautious not to say a word.
I don't like to count my chickens before they are hatched.
However, I've been granted permission to share this exciting project with you all.
I will be playing a small lead character in an upcoming short independent film titled
"The Razzle"
This independent film is a true story based on the life of Producer/Director Joseph Guay.
I've known Joseph and his sister Kathy for a few years thru my good friend
Terrell Sandefur who is a PR, marketing, and event planner of The SoChi Companies
Both Terrell and Joey contacted me a few weeks ago and asked if I would please play the role of an early 1970's Housewife and Mother.
I was extremely flattered and honored to have been asked and so of course I said "Yes!"
Joseph's company Coso Films is a finalist for the Gateway Macon short film competition, and was granted money to go towards production of the film.
The film will be shot in Macon to help promote Macon, Georgia’s creative edge, uncommon spaces and unique opportunities.
This is a brief synopsis of the film which is based on Josephs true life story.
Synopsis:
“The Razzle” is a true story about 3 generations of Street Gamblers
with an illegal game, made up of only 8 marbles and a wood box, that generated millions of dollars for street grifters and gambling agents from 1952 until today.
Biography:
Joseph Guay is an Atlanta-based artist and photographer. His large format photography has also been featured in the The American Music Awards, Bravo Television Network and the Farrelly Brothers’ feature Film Hall Pass with Owen Wilson. He has photographed Elton John & Leon Russell for Rolling Stone Magazine, art directed and photographed the rock band Collective Soul’s 8th studio album and has been the assistant-curator of the Sir Elton John Photography Collection for the last three years.
I will be playing his Mother who is a 70's trophy wife, and get to wears groovy 70's attire, big winged back hair, blue eye shadow, and frosty lips.
I will be shooting my scenes this coming Monday and Tuesday.
Im nervous and excited at the same time.
The red carpet premier will take place this November at the The Grand Opera House
and afterwards the film will be shown at Independent Film Festivals nationwide.
Joseph has big goals and dreams for this film and I am so honored to be a part of it.
Thank you Joseph!
(Photo credit for my hollywood glamour girl photo was taken by Tiffany Kirchner-Dixon)
Wish me luck everyone!
Enjoy this classic movie scene.
XOXO,
That's cool! Have fun. I know you'll nail it!
Posted by: Jennifer Grenko | August 16, 2011 at 08:49 AM
How Exciting!!! I know you will just be Fabulous!!!
Huggs, Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | August 16, 2011 at 09:35 AM
First of all you look so stunning in that photo! Congratulations to you and evryone involved! So awesome. Your kids are going to tell everyone now :"My mommy is a movie star"! Grace xoox
Posted by: grace | August 16, 2011 at 09:38 AM
Congrats Jennifer! That's so stinking exciting for you!
Posted by: Tracy Boyle | August 16, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Oh, that picture is gorgeous! You are a beautiful lady. DO relish the fun of getting to do this. I hope we will get to hear more about it in the future. Congratulations!
Posted by: Linda Diane | August 16, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Jenn.....First of all, that photo is the most beautiful thing I have seen....you are stunning. How fun for you to be in the movie....you truly are a movie star. xxoo Valarie
Posted by: Valarie Kraft | August 16, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Soooo exciting and FUNNN!!!! Really cool! Have a blast!! You'll be awesome!
XOXO
Posted by: jenny holiday | August 16, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Congrats Jenn!! I am so excited for you! That is such a great photo of you....Tiffany is just one of the best isn't she? I love her work!
This truly is exciting!!! *throwing confetti*
Love,
LuLu~*xoxo
Posted by: LuLu Kellogg | August 16, 2011 at 01:23 PM
That is so exciting and wonderful congratulations. That photo is so beautiful, Tiffany's photography is amazing, it doesn't hurt that she had a stunning subject.
Posted by: Karen | August 16, 2011 at 02:03 PM
Ditto!
Posted by: Suzanne | August 16, 2011 at 02:22 PM
Congratulations... next stop Hollywood!
Posted by: Diane | August 16, 2011 at 04:25 PM
Jenn,
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You will do amazing I just know it!!!! You are so smart & beautiful... you're a shoe in sweetie! Your photo shoot with Tiffany was great. Shows your flawless beauty up close. And believe me darling, many couldn't pull one off that close... YOU LOOK DIVINE! Have fun & I would LOVE to see the show. Miss you
Charlene
Posted by: Charlene | August 16, 2011 at 04:41 PM
Wow how awesome.. You are beautiful.. Good luck,,
Posted by: ginger | August 16, 2011 at 04:57 PM
WOW WOW WOW JENN, that's an AMAZING photo of you. And I thought I was the lucky duck today. Randy is taking me to Manhattan on Friday for a little get-away. REALLY REALLY I SAID? I must have been a very good girl, lol.
You are going to be a HIT in this movie my sweet GA. peach.
Congrat's gf
Love Claudie
xoxoxo
P.S. Tiffany will have to work her magic on all of us in Oct. I know she's the BEST.
xo
Posted by: C'est moi Claudette | August 16, 2011 at 05:48 PM
So very exciting!!!! Good luck- you will be perfect! You are gorgeous, and the photo by Tiffany shows it!!
oxox
Posted by: Maija | August 16, 2011 at 05:56 PM
YOu will be perfect! I hope I have the opportunety to see it someday! woohoo! go Jenn!
Posted by: vivian | August 16, 2011 at 06:42 PM
Congratulations! You look wonderful - have a great time with it!
Posted by: Donna Washburn | August 17, 2011 at 06:07 AM
♥I'm so excited for you hunnie bunnie Jenn! I got to say you looked *STUNNING* of your close up pic!!!!!! Oh how i wish to go for the premier and scream for you girl:D Good luck & have a fun time shooting day♥
Love ya bunny girl!
x♥x♥
Zoe
Posted by: zoe | August 17, 2011 at 06:09 AM
That's fantastic, Jenn! I am so happy for you. There is no need for you to be nervous. You will do a fabulous job. Your photo is oh so stunning. Beautiful! I love it! Tiffani, can you work some magic for me?
Hugs,
Marian
Posted by: Marian | August 17, 2011 at 10:00 AM
How exciting your picture is beautiful
good luck and have fun
see you on the big screan
Posted by: Curtains in my Tree | August 17, 2011 at 11:29 AM
beyond beautiful!! so happy for you!!! how exciting! xoxo
Posted by: Danielle Muller | August 17, 2011 at 11:52 AM
How fun and what a fun role to play!! Congrats!
Posted by: Jana Perenchio | August 17, 2011 at 06:02 PM
So excited for you Jenn! Best of luck & have a great time! We know you'll be beautiful as always :-)
xo,Jen
Posted by: JenBowles | August 17, 2011 at 06:52 PM
That is amazing news and what a fun opportunity. Just remember me when you hit it big!
Lori
Posted by: Lori Oles | August 18, 2011 at 05:27 PM
have a great time (and be prepared for a loooooooong day)!
xo
elyse
Posted by: elyse | August 18, 2011 at 05:49 PM