Andrea James

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Pre-orders open for "Transproofed" DVD

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I am very pleased to announce that my latest directorial outing is now available for pre-order! Calpernia and I will sign a personalized copy for you as well if you choose that option.

Deep Stealth Productions’ newest short film “Transproofed” is now available for pre-order at special prices. Order before the official release and save!

Two options available:

* Personalized DVD autographed by Calpernia and Andrea (Ships after June 25)
* Regular DVD (Ships after July 12)

Order in advance for the best price:

http://www.transproofed.com/store.html

DVD includes:

* Transproofed film
* Audio Commentary with Calpernia and Andrea
* Storyboard featurette
* Next! music video
* Trailers for Transproofed and Casting Pearls
* Total runtime: 61 minutes

The film stars Calpernia Addams as Ava, Andrea James as Joyce, and Joel Lambert as Mike. “Transproofed” explores the controversy of when (or whether) to come out as transgender in a romantic relationship. Ava’s showgirl friends are all openly transgender, but like many trans women, Ava dreams of living a quiet life where her trans status is not an issue. Ava’s friend Joyce urges her to go “stealth,” slang for not divulging one’s trans status. Joyce urges Ava to follow her example: to tone down her look and to get her place “transproofed,” slang for hiding any evidence that one is trans. As Joyce pushes Ava to hide more and more of her past and her identity, Ava begins to wonder if it’s worth it.

For more on “Transproofed,” see:

http://www.transproofed.com/store.html

"Next!" video (from "Transproofed" soundtrack)

We just released the latest music video I directed: Calpernia’s song “Next!” from our upcoming short comedy “Transproofed.”

Buy the album:
http://www.calpernia.com/itunes

Film site:
http://www.transproofed.com

Christopher Oakley portrait session

Artist Christopher Oakley honored me by asking me to sit for his series of paintings called Faces of Change.

We got together on June 16, 2009. I stuck around after my session and snapped some shots of him at work in preparation for his Calpernia painting.

http://www.christopheroakley.comCalpernia sitting for Christopher Oakley

Outfest 2009 Screenwriting Lab

Outfest Screenwriting Lab reception Just posted some shots from tonight’s lovely Screenwriting Lab reception. Come to the reading during Outfest!
http://www.outfest.org/swlab.html
Twitter: #outfest09

"Stealth" premiere




"Stealth" premiere

Originally uploaded by jokestress

Cast, director, and composer at premiere of the short film “Stealth.” Starring Jennifer Fontaine, Alexandra Billings, and Elizabeth J. Martin. Music by Namoli Brennett, directed by Marlo Bernier. June 4, 2009.

Outfest lineup announced

INDIEWIRE.COM – June 1, 2009 – Peter Knegt lists the Outfest line-up in “Outfest 2009 Sets Sights On Gay Rights.”
http://www.indiewire.com/article/outfest_2009_sets_sights_on_gay_rights/

HOLLYWOODREPORTER.COM – June 1, 2009 – Gregg Kilday reports “It takes two Bratts to kick-start Outfest

VARIETY.COM – June 1, 2009 – Shannon Smith lists the Outfest line-up in “Outfest takes on ‘Mission.’”
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118004408.html?categoryid=13&cs=1&query=outfest
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/awards_festivals/news/e3i4722353a16827bf082ca54644125f5d6

SCREEN DAILY.COM – June 1, 2009 – Jeremy Kay lists the Outfest line-up in “La Mission, Dare bookend LA Outfest 2009.”
http://www.screendaily.com/la-mission-dare-bookend-la-outfest-2009/5002032.article

GREGINHOLLYWOOD.COM – June 1, 2009 – Greg Hernandez lists the Outfest line-up in “Outfest 2009 announces its line-up!”
http://greginhollywood.com/outfest-2009-announces-its-line-up-6044

GORDONANDTHEWHALE.COM – June 1, 2009 – Chase Whale lists the Outfest 2009 line-up.
http://gordonandthewhale.com/outfest-announces-2009-festival-lineup/

JILLBENNETT.COM – June 1, 2009 – Mentions Outfest 2009.
http://www.jillbennett.com/2009/06/lola-in-los-angeles-outfest-in-july.html

LAVENDERLIBERAL.COM – June 1, 2009 – Lists Outfest line-up.
http://news.lavenderliberal.com/2009/06/01/a-couple-of-bratts-peter-and-benjamin-kick-off-las-outfest/

MOVIECAFÉ.ORG – June 1, 2009 – Lists Outfest line-up in “Outfest 2009 Sets Sights On LGBT Rights.”
http://movie-cafe.org/?p=2793

NATIONAL FILM SOCIETY.ORG – June 1, 2009 – Mentions Outfest 2009 line-up.
http://nationalfilmsociety.org/?p=56197

TRAVELINLOCAL.COM – June 1, 2009 – Mentions Outfest 2009.
http://www.travelinlocal.com/travelin%E2%80%99-local-film-festivals-and-events-list/

'In The Fire' free screening June 9

En El Fuego (In the Fire)
Transgender People from Lima, Peru
open their lives and hearts
A Documentary by Dante Alencastre
Followed by a Panel Discussion
with members of the Transgender Community
and a Dessert Reception
Free Admission
Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 7:30 pm
Macha Theatre
1107 North Kings Road, West Hollywood, Ca 90069