Alright everybody…the party has officially begun! I have a lot of projects super close to being wrapped and it feels sooo good! Last night Burn One shot the movie poster for our short film, ‘History of Made Up Things’. It was great to work with lead actors Kent Karson and Eli Jane again after a few months have past since shooting. We partied on a roof in down town LA till 1am and got some great stuff thanks to This Guy! Also, props to makeup artist Genie Skemp for coming back for round two with the HOMUT crew. Here’s a little behind-the-scenes lovin’ above…but yah gotta check back for the real stuff! …and while you’re looking around check THIS out too! Some teasers from our Detroit Project!
Here is another little peek into what went on at last nights shoot before the sun went down. I have so much on the short film coming soon so stay close. But now it’s time to blast some very talented friends of mine who are working hard as we speak on the music for my new movie! Stop what you’re reading and click below for some smooth jams to take yah into the weekend! Our BOP music fam gets down!
Lexie Beard (Space Radio)
Anthony Barden (Serenity Now Music)
John Baldiva (Neoclectic Productions)
Burn One will be flooding you with dope new pics and updates on the daily. Keep it ganster y’all! xxo Ash
Did yah miss me? Well, I missed you either way! Burn One is back in affect in LA after an amazing trip to Detroit. BOP went back to the city of our chief inspiration to photograph the beautiful madness, and shoot our new clothing campaign! Je t’aime DAY-TWAH! My love for this city is thick, y’all. I brought a fantastic photographer, Kayvon Esmaili along to infiltrate the urban landscape with me. We came back with some stuff I’m seriously proud of. Here is a taste of the Detroit project above! This is Odell Cunningham, Detroit resident and Burn One fam.
Here is a behind-the-scenes look from our trip to MI. Burn One Clothing has chosen the people of Detroit as our models! So much more to show you, so check back to stay up! Things have been intense in LA since l landed. I was able to shoot at Avatar Labs recently for an Ipod Application. Actress, Casey Peters (of Burn One’s ‘Shotgun Chaza‘) and myself will be available for a download very soon on your iphone or itouch! You can kill us with a tire iron! I’ll post the link asap! Yesterday I did some voice over work for a new movie my friends are producing. Now it’s on to editing HOMUT for sound, and sorting through Detroit photos! I’ll see you tomorrow, ‘aight?! Wait until you see what else I’ve been up to! It involves booty shorts, 8mm film and some seriously hood moves! xxo Ashley
As the headlines mount on Michael and Farrah, it feels more and more like the end of an era. I am 12 days away from my trip back to Detroit, the deserted land of the American dream. Los Angeles is a completely different life for me filled with creation and work. My Detroit project feels like a way to finally combine both worlds that have made Burn One what it is today. Here is a pic of a stock of film that Kodak is retiring called Kodachrome. Before it goes extinct…we are gonna rock MI with it! Cheers to the people, places, and things that have carved history. RIP.
On another note, I have been slammed with deadlines for my short film ‘History of Made Up Things’.
We will have the first cut done on July 7th! I have the BEST actors in the world! They killed it! I also managed to squeeze in a photoshoot with myself and Analigital…did a lil bikini modeling (what!!!) I also photographed this young gentlemen above for Janice L.Salas makeup portfolio this past week. Super fun shoot and more pictures on the way! I will update you more as the party unfolds here at BOP. Until then..write me a comment fool!
My life is an assembly line belt set too fast. That’s the style I function best in though. Without pressure and one cluster-fuck of a schedule (excuse my language), I am worthless! This is a picture of Detroit’s Central Depot building I have been researching for my newest project. I will be exploring this and many other crazy one-of-a-kinders in Michigan’s abandoned lots. Burn One has an idea of how to change the Motor City. You in or what? I mean, look at this building! It’s too beautiful to waste.
I am editing my short film, working odd jobs, and gearing up for a BOP Garage Sale in LA all this week! I gotta tell yah though…I’m in the best mood. Here is a picture of a puppy to put you in a good mood too! This is taken by one of the OG’s of BOP Marta Alvira-Hammond. Check her photos out HERE! She is busy living the life in Spain and currently working on our NEW T-shirt design for my trip back to the MITTEN! Come back soon, I’m in machine mode!
Although I must admit, I’ve been watching game 3 tonight anyways! I still love basketball, even though Phil Jackson is running out of room on his hands, and Kobe is a robot. Pistons 2010 whoop whoop!! Here is a new logo for Burn One I made today, with actress Jenny Bahn (History of Made up Things). She is fabulous and gorgeous. More on Jenny and new pics very soon! Now, if you wanna support me in my newest project go HERE! Everything in our store (but one item) is $15 !!!!!!! This includes shipping! xxo Ash
I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! I am back in full swing, working away on several projects. First and foremost being my short film. But I did manage to sneak some time in with my new Canon Elan 2E camera and take some pictures this weekend. We had a blast and even found a gang of street cats and kittens that were just adorable (and well fed by the local church..don’t worry). I start editing tonight on ‘History of Made up Things’…so excited! Today is a Burn One Clothing day at the office, placing new orders and stuff. Check out our store now! Everything is $15!!!! More soon!
(Click on this pic) I found some random film in a drawer and came up with this image. It developed looking vintage. Hey, I’m learning right?! It kinda reminds me of this one movie Click HERE to watch it now!
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This is another picture from the mystery role of film. It reminded me of the desert so I made it into a ‘Mojave Kill’ ad. Wanna watch it? Click HERE!
It is overcast and I woke up late. Today is going to be one of those days that lingers into the night and I’m on my computer until sunrise tomorrow. There is something about a cloudy day in LA. I just want to write and watch movies. Here is a picture of the amazing Kent Karson, the lead actor in my short film ‘History of Made up Things’ We have begun the editing process!! This photo was taken by master filmmaker Richard Martinez of Analigital. Check out a new video Rich did with musician Keri Hilson HERE!
This is a photo of Eli Jane, lead actress in ‘HOMUT’ She is a pleasure to work with and so beautiful! The photo was taken by the super talented Kayvon Esmaili. Check out his cool show NOW! I have made serious progress on several new projects recently! I know it’s cliché but diners really are perfect for inspiration. Especially in NoHo. So check back because we have so much stuff to show yah! Support us and help fund the music for my short film by stopping by our STORE NOW!
Or donating HERE! xxo Ash
I am on my way to Malibu for the day to write and read by myself. I am very excited for that! I have been reading ‘The Rum Diary’ and it’s making me want to travel, explore and write. I have been working crazy hours on two new feature length scripts. Finishing my short film made me want to shoot again and SOON! I have a really cool project lined up this summer in Detroit, so keep checking back about that! Here is a picture of Mark and Vinnie standing in as paparazzi for my film ‘History of Made up Things’ taken by fellow actor Tanner Beard.
I have a really fun commercial I will be shooting soon with some awesome ladies, as well as a body paint photo shoot! I might have to get scantily clad for that one and participate…too much fun to miss out on! As long as I’m painted gold, I’m in. So much going on and big changes for Burn One. I will begin the process of editing this week. I am also releasing some stunning pictures of my actors so holler back youngin’ Aight??!! Here’s a pic of my casting director Catherine King in the room we lived in for weeks, while casting HOMUT.
(Actors Eli Jane, Kent Karson at Studio 10 Ent. Photo By: Jaymz Eberly)
My newest short film has been shot! This project started as a writing assignment for a class I took at nights for fun in Glendale over two years ago. My teacher told me to expand it and I threw it in a drawer for a year. Looking back at what the script has turned into after countless rewrites, is really crazy to grasp. I had booked a motel in Malibu a while back to edit the story with my dear writer friend Hayley Roberts. We went crazy out there writing and exploring. From there, I started drafting with my lead actor Kent Karson for over a year! I am so thankful to have the patience of him as well as the team behind this project. I’m certain, it will be worth the wait!
(Richard and I going over story boards on day 1 Photo By: Jaymz Eberly)
Our crew was unreal. I have never been with a more pleasant, hardworking, fun group on set in my life! It went by so fast. Nothing better than kicking it with the homies and making movies. My producing team Phil Jessen and Mark Mallorca are two of the best friends and people I know. They worked so hard for so long! Shout out to my director of photography Richard Martinez and our associate producer Analigital as well!
(Actress Jenny Bahn with hairstylist Brittany Gharring Photo By: Kayvon Esmaili)
Our cast blew it out of the water. Our leads, Eli Jane and Kent Karson are two of my favorite people in the world. They are so talented and fun to be around. All the other supporting cast of actors really brought a lot to this film and I can’t wait to work with all of them again soon!
( Checking the frame and lighting on Day 2. Photo By: Phil Donohue)
There are too many pictures, stories and people to shout out at once. So to celebrate, I am going to be adding a new picture each day this week! New highlights and links each time!!! So come back tomorrow. Today, I’m busy with the clothing line. Burn One will be cleaning out our store with a huge sale very very soon! New line on the way. I am planning a really cool new campaign that requires a little traveling and a lot of new faces! More on that mystery soon! Until man-yan-a:), peace love and bop bay bay! -Ash
This is what my 1st A.D. told me a few days ago in a meeting we were having. Time to shut down my life for the next two weeks and make my masterpiece happen! For those of you that don’t know, I am shooting my short film in 8 days. I’m excited for the excuse to disappear and get really creative. It’s an intense buzz to be this focused. This is a pic with some of my work boards behind me, most likely putting my phone on silent! haha.
I was cleaning out this loft downtown all day yesterday. Reminded me of the years I spent in art department. It was so fun. I had a dance party of one blasting Wutang and scrubbing the location down. Let me tell you…my short film is going to be hot! Smooches to everyone who is involved! I have been at the loft all day today too. Just sucking up the space and wrapping my head around everything coming my way. Here’s a pic post- clean fest!
This is my lead actor Kent Karson preparing for his role as a photographer, in Burn One’s ‘The History of Made Up Things’. He shot model Hannah Landberg and they both rocked it out! Couldn’t have asked for a better day. I will be meeting with Kent, and our leading lady Eli Jane this Monday to rehearse. Hope everyone got sizzlin on Cinco De Mayo. I am excited to take tonight off! Peep back again soon. And visit our STORE! We need you more than ever!
Mic Check-
Ash