RAGZ

Hello!

I hope you are all enjoying your May Long weekend!

I'm spending most of it packing and seeing some friends from work a few more times before I head to Toronto. I also started working on a new show this past week called RAGZ. It's a modern day, hip hop version of a Cinderella story from Nickelodeon. A Made-for-TV-movie due out in 2012 and produced by Nick Cannon. I nice change of pace from working on the dark drama The Killing. Working again as part of the locations team, we are shooting mostly downtown Vancouver and I'll be working with them until I catch my flight June first.

AND check out this interview with Mireille Enos, the lead in The Killing, with Jimmy Fallon;


Don't forget to keep catching the show Sunday Nights on the American Movie Channel.
Thanks for stopping by!
PADZ:)

Well Folks It's Official

Yes! The rumours are true, I have officially accepted an internship with The Score Television Network, the sports network based in Toronto. Big changes and a big move ahead as I inch closer to my June 6th start date. I can assure you I did not take this choice lightly as I have very much fallen in love with the city of Vancouver. I spent many weeks debating on weather I should stick with West Coast Film or make the transition into Toronto Television, of course a switch made much smoother early on in one's career. And through the great guidance of the wise Alison Higgins I learned "There are no right or wrong decisions, just choices" and so I made mine and refuse to look back. 

I am very much looking forward to becoming a part of The Score's team and soaking up as much as I can while I'm there. I'll be getting a chance to work as a part of Drafted Season Three, the search for Canada's next sportscaster as well as work directly with an old friend Brent Furtney, who became Fonthill's hometown hero when he won last year's season of Drafted and has been working with The Score ever since. 

During my last month in Vancouver I'll be spending most of my time tying up loose ends, preparing for my move, saying goodbye to new friends and trying to sneak in a few last days of work as a Production Assistant with the DGC. I look forward to making my return to Ontario and hope everyone back home is willing to have me back. 

PADZ:)

A Sunday Afternoon with AmyG

I've had possibly a little too much time to myself lately.
In school they called something like this an "experimental piece".
I suppose they're right.

Parks & Recreation from PaddyRumble on Vimeo.
Song is "What You Didn't Say" by Sleep The Season

PADZ:)

Easter Dinner for One.

PADZ:)

One Step Closer, I can smell the dream....smells like mashed potatos.

Hello again to all my friends, 

I'm glad you came to play,
the fun and learning never ends
here's what we did today!

Well folks, I am officially a Permittee member of the Director's Guild of Canada in BC. WHICH MEANS I successfully completed all necessary courses, showed proof of completion of a Film Production post secondary education, completed 30 full days of paid work with a unionized production and passed the Permittee Log Book Holder's Exam. YES! I can now start logging work days towards the 120 days I have left in order to be an Executive Member. What would be the benefit of this Amy? I'll tell you! Every major production filmed in BC is a part of the Director's Guild and they are not permitted to hire non union members if there are any union members looking for work. There are several unions in BC that fill an entire production crew, I chose the DGC in order to one day become a production manager. Huge, gigantic, enormous slippery ladder to the top....Thanks in advance for supporting!! 

PS Come out and visit the weather is amaaazzzinngg!!!

PADZ:)

Back in the City

It IS great to be back in Vancouver after being out of town shooting on location for a while with a Feature Film. Top secret Title and Location but what I CAN say is that me and my fellow production assistants spent a few long weeks in the deep dark woods of the mountains. OF COURSE I love the experience and who wouldn't appreciate being able to work outdoors in the gorgeous province of BC. Everybody needs to get a little dirt under their fingernails every once in a while, get a little frostbite and cover every inch of themselves in a thick layer of clay and mud to earn a few dollars and get some Cheerios in the cupboard.  

 

AND!!!

Had some more visitors this past weekend as well! The lovely Uncle Jeff and Aunt Darlene all the way from Fonthill Ontario. I was lucky enough to get away from work for a weekend while they were vacationing in Whistler. Hit the slopes with Uncle Jeff then enjoyed a few Long Islands and Kokanees to get the blood down to the fingertips again. Great to see them! I don't think I will ever get sick of visitors, passers by or looky loos. It's just a great big reminder of everyone and everything back home that is just precisely the way I left it.

Happy Easter Everyone!!! Enjoy your short week and long weekend, keep fit and stay safe.

PADZ:)

March Break with Tuna Noodle Casserole

Well hello again,

Another busy couple of weeks for Amy G. We wrapped Hellcats's first season last week and I am finishing up with The Killing in the next couple of weeks as well. The show is set to premier THIS COMING SUNDAY APRIL 3RD on the AMERICAN MOVIE CHANNEL at 9/8 central. It is rumoured to be quite an exciting debut so be sure to catch it of you can!!! The show will air all summer so be sure to highlight it every week in your day planner. And of course let me know what you think.

On the other side of things my friend Catherine was down again to visit from Fort Ware while her students were on March Break. Took a couple days off for Whistler, biking, hiking, site-seeing, shopping, wining and dining. Soooo nice to see and hang out with old pals. Here's a pic of us on the Burrard Street Bridge on our way to the Granville Island Market.

Click THIS LINK to see more pictures of her trip.

THANKS TEAM

PADZ:)

WHISTLER long weekend

Hey friends,

Over the Family Day long weekend Joel was in town for a visit, supposedly to see me but I think it may have had something to do with the 200cm of powder Whistler got that week. Hopped the old Snobus to the mountain for three days and two nights for a much needed vacation. And by much needed I mean I had just gotten into the swing of work and I just really wanted to go so....just relax about that. 

It really was just an obscene amount of powder at the top of the mountain and cripes, learning to ride in "we make our own snow" Buffalo did not prepare me for such conditions. Spent most of my time digging myself out of "amy-size" holes but  I couldn't help but notice the excitement of pretty much every other person on the mountain as they flew by me and I ate their dust. Okay I get it! You like the powder. When do we get to go to the bar? 

After recuperating overnight I was able to get myself back on the hill for an afternoon of filming with Joel and his friend Dan. THAT I can do. And this is what you get. Thanks for watching.

Whistler February 2011 from PaddyRumble on Vimeo.
Fun and games with Joel and Dan

Film and edit by Amy Gonyou

Music: Sweetest Kill by Broken Social Scene

It's like art right?

PADZ:)

Bunch of dummies.

So I'll admit that there are several times at work when my entire job is to watch over a parking lot of work trucks or keep an eye on the producer's car. Demeaning?...slightly. So in order to keep from losing my mind I occupy myself with taking pictures of people who don't know how to park. I think it's important to highlight the slightly less able-minded that walk among us every once in a while in order for the rest of us to realize just how impeccably brilliant we are. If you can park your car between two lines there is no need for any type of IQ test, consider yourself a genius....in my books anyways, and we all know that those are the only books that count. The VERY best part about this whole project is that these are usually the people I work for. Awesome.

Here are some of my favourites.

Hope you all enjoyed family day!

PADZ:)

Genius

Don't judge, we've all been there.

PADZ:)

...like a dog.

Good day my friends,

Just waking up on a sunny Sunday morning on the West End of Vancouver. Feels like a great morning because I can finally take a breather and have a day off. I have been just slaving away over here putting in minimum 15 hour days and working up to 22 hours then doing it all again the next day. Just have to train my body to get used to it and I'll be juuuuusst fine.

During the week I've mostly been working on Union shows, chipping away at my 30 days of "helper" Production Assistant days in order to take my Log Book Holder Exam and become a Permittee member of the Director's Guild of Canada. Once in, I will have an additional amount of days to work in order to be a part of the Guild. But there is LOTS of work and it's nice to have a pathway to work down and not just be going in to work every day with no real goals or motivation.

I've been working mostly on Hellcats, a CW show about cheerleaders and a new AMC show airing in March called The Killing. Keep an eye out for them.

Bubye and HAPPY FEB 16!!!!
PADZ:)

Oh how our little world has changed ...

Watch this little snippet of The Today Show from January, 1994. Makes you wonder what's next right?
"Is it an AT or an ABOUT??!!"

CLICK HERE to view

PADZ:)

Reality Television, living the dream.

HELLO
How the heck are ya?
Thanks for checking in! 
Little rainy and unseasonably warm in Vancouver these days. Beautiful.

Working a few days here and there on set of CONSUMED, the new HGTV reality show about families who own "too much stuff". You'd think the hard work of going through other people's crap wouldn't be anybodies cup of tea but the crew is so much fun to work with and the families are always unpredictable so I find the whole concept quite enjoyable. I've also been working with another set of producers to help them kick start a new show about women and weight loss. We have just finished up with casting and will be shooting the pilot this coming week. Everyone involved seems really excited about this project and the show has already been sold to two major networks in Canada and the US. It is yet to be named and broadcast dates are still in the works but I will let you know when you can catch it as soon as I know! I am working as the creator/ host's assistant helping her with administrative work as she pushes to get the show off the ground. Awesome.

I also just came across this little teaser I filmed about a year ago. Still relevant, so I thought I'd give it a little anniversary viewing in hopes that some of you haven't caught it yet.

Month One in Vancouver from PaddyRumble on Vimeo.


Cheers.
PADZ:)

Final Project Films

Here are two films I worked on for my final project in the Foundation program at Vancouver Film School. Both of which I acted as the Production Manager, taking care of the paperwork and coordination of cast and crew. Both directors are headed into the Film Production Program at VFS and both are likely to do very well. I look forward to working with them again soon! Please watch and enjoy!

PRESSURE - Written and directed by Julian Chapdelaine (Seattle/ Vancouver)

Julian was a pleasure to work with as he somehow found a way to be ten steps ahead of me throughout the entire production process. He has a keen eye for detail and is very much in tune with the technical side of film making. His "go-to" attitude will get him far in his career once he's finished up at VFS. Great job!

PRESSURE from julian Chapdelaine on Vimeo.

BEARD - Written and directed by Naseef Izuddin (India)

Naseef was another great director to work with. His scriptwriting and ability to work well with his actors will carry his success. Naseef worked very hard right up to his deadlines making sure fine wrinkles were always ironed over. Good luck Naseef!

PADZ:)

Made it to Vancouver!!!

Just barely,  came across a few doubtful moments but we made it. It took us six and a half days to drive our little SUV and mini UHAUL trailer across the country. Being stopped several times and needing to reroute due to weather causing dangerous driving conditions. So dangerous in fact that our little trailer barely survived an ice attack when it ended up in the ditch on it's side. With no damage done to the vehicle, trailer or anything significant inside of the trailer, we took our time the rest of the way, never trying to squeeze in extra hours of driving when we knew it wasn't necessary.

Wish I could say it was one of those great Canadian road trips but the cold weather, terrible conditions, dirty motels and a three day stint of food poisoning half way through didn't really make for a dream vacation. Maybe I'm just being picky but I'd love to do the drive again one summer when I can actually get out of the car to see things other than the inside of a gas station toilet. 

So being back in VAN could not be any more rewarding right now. Looking forward to getting a solid couple nights of sleep before I shock the city with my impressive employability skills. Stay tuned.

Check out more pictures of our journey by clicking this link:
www.WellandtoVancouver.com

Thanks!
PADZ:)

THUNDER BAY

We finally made it to the dreaded North of Ontario. Can't say the ride was as smooth as a stone on the beach. We're taking our time just to be safe but we can't help it if they close the only highway that takes you out West. On our first day of travel we made it to Sault Ste Marie by 7pm but hit a road block just North of there where the highway was closed due to bad weather and we had to spend the night on the side of the road. YES! it was cold! but no big deal. So tonight in Thunder Bay we decided to treat ourselves to a sweet motel. You know the kind with ripped wallpaper and missing outlet covers. CLASSY! 

Where we stayed our first night, far east of Lake Superior....in the car.

Back on the road again after a quick 12 hour delay due to a closed Trans Canada.

PADZ:)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!

Thanks to all my family and friends back home for a great vacation in Welland, Ontario. I wish I had more time to spend with everyone but it's time to head back out West with my new roomate Alberto in his truck and the UHaul we rented. We're scheduled to depart at 7am on January 2nd and are trying to be optimistic with a 5 day travel plan. We'll be hoping to stop and see a few Canadian landmarks along the way. With no yet scheduled date of return I'm hoping to have lots of visitors again this year. Enjoy your returns to work and school! And check back in a few days for trip updates and pictures!!!

PADZ:)