Dawn Reese Industry Interview

w/ Mr. Richard Cecere, Producer/Director, YTT Films (Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow Films) of Port St. Lucie, Florida, & Actress Susan Thacker * . * . * . * . *

Hello this is Dawn with another Awesome Interview. I had the chance to sit down with Mr. Richard Cecere, producer of YTT Films, and actress Susan Thacker, to speak about YTT's new project, "Again and Again", a full-feature Film. When I walked into Susan's Oceanfront Condo I was greeted by her parrot, Rocco. So Tropical, and so Florida as I met Richard & Susan. Talents: I know this will help you with interviews with production firms and with the words on the Casting Process from an up & rising Actress. *

DR: Hello Richard. Tell me about your New Film, as Hollywood moves into Port St. Lucie & Tropical Florida?

RC: I am taking my new film "Again & Again" to the Sundance Film Fest this year and it is very exciting, as this film is about the dark comedy. It features a couple that steals a Human Heart, (the Prop is a Veal Heart) and sells it to the highest Bidder and then you see three different relationships that happens as a result of this Crime.

DR: So Susan, What was Your Part in this Film & how did you get this part, to let talent know how they must keep going?

ST: Well Dawn, you would not believe this. It was my 1st audition. I went, read for the part & was hired. I was an FBI agent.

DR: That is like my first trip to Vegas, I was so Lucky. How does it feel to work in film?

ST: I love it, and I can not wait to act again. I am from Ohio and I love Florida.

DR: Back to you Richard. You have a shining Star, that is so great. You said to me on the phone you had hired Crew from here to Fort Lauderdale.

RC: Yes Dawn, and I had the best Crew, as everyone worked together, and that is what made this Film. No Ego problems, No Trailers for the Actors, as we rented a house for most of the Scenes.

DR: I have people that are in this Business that want to know. Are going to have another Film?

RC: Yes I will work on that after this Film, as we are still in editing. We should be done the first week in October to be ready for the Sundance Film Festival.

DR: You said you write, direct, and produce, and you are in your own film. How Exciting!!

RC: I have a clip of the Film. Would you like to see it?

DR: Oh Yes. Hey, this is a great Film. I would love to tell you readers more, but I guess you will have to wait and see it for yourself. As I watch the Film, the Actors are awesome. You can really get into whats happening, as they are really talented. Where are all of your actors from, Richard?

RC: From Florida. They are Seth Platland & Philip Hersh, both from Fort Lauderdale. Libby Brien is from Davie, and Christina Wilcox lives in West Palm Beach. I am very impressed with my Actors and how they said their Lines, and how we all pulled together to make this work so well.

DR: Who is this handsome actor (as I know it is Richard)? You can act to, You have it all, that is what is so great to Write you can write yourself a Part, I love it. What was the most interesting time you had working on this Film?

RC: Watching movies all the time, as one actor in the film quotes his lines from other films. That was my job to watch Movies and write down Movie Lines for about 6 months.

DR: Can you give any advice to actors trying to make it in this Business, words from a real Producer like yourself, Richard?

RC: Read the Trade Papers continuously.

DR: I have a question, as this one's so Important. Are you looking for Children or Extras at this time for your Next Film?

RC: I will put them in my File. I am looking for Adults 17- 28 at this time.

DR: Where can they send Pictures & Resumes to you, and are you looking for Film Crew?

RC: If they have a resume & picture, send it over to: YTT Films, 2008 S.E. Walton Lakes Dr., Port St. Lucie, FL 34952. You never know when additional crew are needed, so they can send demos of their work & resumes, also.

DR: I thank you for the time & great coffee, Richard. I look forward to working with you, and having you judge my Hawaiian Tropic Model Search for Kids & Teens! This has been an Honor to sit with you & chat, and meeting one of your Stars. Continued success with your acting, Susan. And Richard, what a producer/director you are. I wish you huge success with your Film.

RC: I want to say, Again and Again is a full-length Film. I am very happy with my Actors, my Crew, and with the Edit so far. I look so forward to showing my Film at the Sundance Film Festival.

DR: Until next time, this is Dawn Reese. Reporting from Dawn 'til Dusk, simply because that's me! That is why I call myself The Winning Edge. Pageant Gals really need to bring Headshots and Demos to Pageants. Not leave them at home. This is so Important. If anyone is interested in the Demo Tape of the World Championships of Performing Arts, send $5 for postage. I can send it to you, and you will see this Awesome Event In Hollywood, California. Send $5 to: Winning Edge, P.O. Box 33722, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 33420

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