Practice Makes Perfect!

Hey Everybody!

I know it has been FOREVER since I have been on here. But I am back - BETTER THAN EVER! I've got a new attitude and a bunch of fresh ideas. I have been doing a lot of hustlin' and a little soul searchin' and I am ready to share insight, inspiration and information with you. Sorry I have been away, I promise not to leave you again...

THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Practice makes perfect!

When we first start a new project or learning a new skill, the task can seem gigantic! We make mistakes, we fail, we can really suck. But after a time, we get better. Practicing, learning, improving is what separates the experts from the amateurs. Do you think MJ came out the womb dunking basketballs? No! It took thousands of hours of practice to get to the level he achieved. Do you think the other MJ came out moonwalkin' in diapers? Ok, well maybe he did (smile). But the point is, it may be tedious, it may get boring, it may seem like it's going to be forever before we reach where we want to be...but keep going!! The reward is just around the corner. I have to keep telling myself this everyday.

Right now, I am working on my accents and my singing on my own time. I have to motivate myself to practice everyday. You never know what the next role might require and I want to be ready!



Stay focused and hopeful!

-- Shelli

New Feature Film Coming Soon!

The trailer for my upcoming movie "Out The Gate" is up!

The urban action feature film stars Paul Campbell, Oliver Samuels, Jamaican musical artist E-Dee, and of course, yours truly! The trailer is up on the internet at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehaOBGczdjs. The buzz and excitement over the movie is growing as Far I Films announced their plans to premiere the film Spring 2010 in Jamaica, with showings in New York and the east coast to follow the Jamaican premiere.The film also boasts appearances from Dancehall/Reggae artists Mr. Lexx, Lady G, and Ms. Triniti. The film, shot on location in Jamaica and Los Angeles, follows E-Dee as he leave a bad situation in Jamaica to come to America to pursue his dreams in music and finds out the music game is just as wicked as the streets he is trying to leave behind. I play his love interest.

I had a great time making this film - the producers and director were fantastic. It just goes to show that indie films can come out great and reach many audiences. This is a lesson to actors to never ignore niche audiences. There are so many countries out there that buy films that are in limited release in the US, or sometimes never released here at all. Musicians go overseas to build their fan base and so should we.

Hope I get to go to Jamaica for the premiere (wink wink)!

Upcoming Feature Film - "Where's Henry?"

Yo! You have to check out the trailer for an upcoming feature that I am starring in. It's called "Where's Henry?", directed by Bles Aaron. It started out as a short, but we got so much good footage that it turned into a feature. I can't wait for the screening, but here's the trailer. Stay tuned...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lUQPQrBbl0

New Show This Saturday!

I have the honor of sharing the stage with all of these wondeful actors this weekend. I put together a group of committed and talented artists who are going to share their comedy, drama, song, and dance skills. It's going to be a fun evening! And party afterwards! Can't wait! :-)

Go Pick Up "See Dick Run" on DVD!

This is a movie that I shot last year with a wonderful director named Dwayne Alexander Smith. The cast was great! I play an around the way chick with a crazy ass brother (shout out to Brooklyn McLinn) that just got out of jail and is willing to defend my honor against a dude that played me out (Kel Mitchell). You can find it on Netflix, Amazon, or at your local video spot. Laugh and Enjoy!

Synopsis:

Richard (Kel Mitchell) is a fast-talking ladies man whose life takes a hilarious turn when a voodoo priestess casts a spell that takes away his manhood. His manhood will be lost forever unless he can reverse the spell before midnight. Now, in a race against time, this notoriously deceitful womanizer must revisit all the women in his life he has wronged and apologize for his lowdown ways. Starring Kel Mitchell ("All That", "Kenan & Kel") and Page Kennedy ("Weeds").