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LOGLINE: A police officer has a routine arrest go horribly wrong, resurfacing his past demons. Will the strength of his loving wife again get him through, or will alcohol and his service revolver prove to be a deadly cocktail?
SYNOPSIS (short version)
EIGHT
A dramatic short, based on true events.
Richard “Tony” Mason is a blue collar worker (a welder), who is unhappy with how his life has turned out so far. Only when applying for his marriage certificate does he find out that he was adopted. Enter inside a young man's fractured mind. Excessive drinking turns his modest Long Island home into a house of fear and violent neglect. When his wife leaves with their two young children and threatens divorce, Tony agrees to quit drinking and join the police force.
After three years as a respected, sober, officer of the law, a routine arrest goes horribly wrong, and Officer Mason feels he, himself, will face jail time. Feeding off self-imposed fear and anxiety, he is unable to hear a superior officer's comforting and suggestive guidance on the proper way to handle the situation, and so the demon reclaims his nest...
Tony spirals quickly out of control, returning to the one comforting vice he once knew. The alcohol doesn't take long to poison the man, and his self-afflicted mind settles on a seemingly natural progressive thought... There is no way out.
Will his wife help him to once again regain his mental stability, or will the alcohol and his service revolver prove to be a deadly combination?
… Some endings are just the beginning.
Our most recent CELEBRITY reviws!
…Wow!!!! What an excellent job. It’s palpable!!! I could actually feel the emotion behind it when I was watching it. I liked everything about it. Great acting and powerful storytelling. But most importantly is how personal it feels. That’s the most important part of filmmaking. CONGRATULATIONS! -Kevin Connolly (Actor, Entourage. Director of “Gotti” Starring John Travolta)
...Nice storytelling instinct and skills. Themes of struggle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and substance abuse and the effect in family was evident and one of importance. It certainly shines a light onto the very serious, sad and unfortunate theme. Enjoyed the film very much, and congratulations! -Ralph Macchio (Actor, The Karate Kid/ Cobra Kai)
…I think it's beautifully shot, nicely directed and with great performances. It's also extremely poignant, almost unbearably so. Congratulations. I found the writing, like your acting to be deceptively simple and unadorned and quietly, incredibly effective. -Dominic West (Actor, The Wire/The Affair/Rockstar)
Your Start to Becoming a Star...
Because EVERYONE Starts Somewhere!
The book is an invaluable tool in itself. However, the book coupled with both the audio and video files that are included in the Ready, Set-Etiquette course, really help the student to absorb the information in more ways than one. Most of us don’t retain information in the same way. That is why it is recommended that the student have access to the written material as well as the audio and video versions that are included in The Full Course.
**Scroll Down For Testimonials**
The full Ready, Set-Etiquette Course:
This course is PERFECT for you IF…
1) You want to be an actor in film or television.
2) You know you can act but need your break.
3) You can’t afford $10,000 for film school tuition.
4) You Can’t afford to NOT make money while you navigate your way to the to the top.
5) You don’t have 5-10 years to spend learning what I can teach you in a few hours, that most
students will be able to start implementing in a matter of days!!
I am so confident that I answered all of the questions you could think of, as well as the questions you didn't even know you had, that...
I am offering this course whith an UNCONDITIONAL money back warranty…
Take a week, take a month, take two to view the course, and if you feel that the information I share with you does not greatly increase your confidence to book more work… get your money back… ALL OF IT!
No gimmicks, no nonsense!
What do I get?
•24 HD videos with over 3.5 hours of pure content.
•The accompanying audio (MP3) versions of the videos.
•A course workbook (PDF) with all the content from the videos (which includes “The Glossary” and “The Hierarchy.”)
•Reflect on this: Each scene of the course, gives you additional and relevant content to think about and “reflect on”
•Questions to answer: Each scene ends with a series of questions that you would want to answer before moving on to the next scene. This will ensure that you are retaining the knowledge and wisdom shared.
•Behind “The Seens”: As you already know… “A picture is worth 1000 words”, and so you will have access to all 97 of the awesome and descriptive pictures that are shared throughout the entire course.
•A copy of the 10 commitments: An essential checklist that every actor needs.
•The “2X Hack”: Included a special setting option that will allow you to slow down or speed up any portion of video (currently available on desktop only), giving you total control of how you consume the content.
This comprehensive 24-part video course demystifies the film and television business and breaks it down to its purest simplicity. It was developed to turn aspiring actors into professionals BEFORE they step foot on a set.I answer all of the who, what, where, when, why and how questions that you are thinking… such as:
•Who is the person I report to?
•What’s that called; What does that do; What about that; And that; And this; And that?
•What do the 100 or more people I will meet on a set actually do?
•When I get to set… Would I? Could I? Should I?
•Where do I look for work; How can I make MORE MONEY than most others that are new?
•Why is it that no one wants to help me succeed in this business of ours?
•How do I STAND OUT; How will that help me get into the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA)?
From the very beginning of the course, we will explore:
• Being prepared to look for work
• Submitting for the "right" work
• Booking the job
• What is expected of you
• How to properly interact with the nearly 100 or more people you will meet
• How to stand out (FOR THE RIGHT REASONS)
• Navigating a set
• How to handle "set-life"
• Learning the "Language of the Pros"
• How to Implement simple "hacks" to make more money than everyone else
• How following my guidelines can turn you into a principal actor
• Learn what it is that production is dealing with to help you be better at your role
•I will give you the links to find the castings, walk you through the PAY SCALE
AND SHOW YOU ALL OF THE THINGS TO NEVER, EVER DO... NOT EVEN ONCE!
Plus a lot more!!
In this GUARANTEED course, you will...
This is what other professionals in our business are saying about The Ready, Set-Etiquette Course and its creator, Steve Mason...
I worked closely on a television project with Steve for several months and admitted [to him] that I had learned more from him directly and from watching him in the work environment than I had in any class-- about acting, professionalism, how to treat others, how to be humble yet still demand an essential level of respect (which you will learn is not often given to you), and how to use common sense to navigate your interactions around the confusing and ever-changing "set-life." That is why I was not surprised to read this book and find all these helpful tips and personal stories incredibly resourceful, educational, and wildly entertaining. Especially so, for anyone working inside of, considering, and/or just interested in the entertainment industry and what really happens behind the scenes. -Amanda Tenenzapf, Actor
...WOW! So much information, with personal stories... AND the what NOT-to-do's... AND preparing them to get work... You made a great reputation for yourself on set! They are going to eat this up!! -Nicole Evranian. Staff P.A. (Production Assistant)
The principles of "SET-ETIQUETTE" that I learned from Steve Mason, which turned me into a respected professional PRINCIPAL ACTOR!!! -Christopher Joseph Gray, Actor.
I started reading your book, and it was very hard to put down. It is VERY engaging! There are so many terms that I have heard before, but now I know what they mean, thanks to that GLOSSARY! - Kate Votapka, Actor
You broke things down well, from preparation to how things work on set, to where props come from to wardrobe, and gave examples of being a principal actor as well as background. Informative, and entertaining for sure! THAT glossary is REALLY WELL DONE!- Anthony Congiano, Actor
"Ready, Set-Etiquette!" is exactly the guide I was looking for. Mr. Mason's book is full of valuable advice, resources, suggestions and words of wisdom on getting into the acting industry. Acting is something I've always wanted to pursue but never knew where to start and I never had anyone to turn to, well until I found this page turner! Thanks in advance, I'll let you know when I land something. -Jennifer Colonna, Actor
When Steve told me about this course he was creating I knew it would be something magical. Steve is the type of person that you can count on. Steve is a professional in all aspects of the business. He's trustworthy, reliable, a good actor & has great personal skills. This workbook should be classified as a bible to ALL Actors. -Gerard Garilli, Actor and Filmmaker
My perspective was one of understanding and confirmation. I truly think it will be incredibly helpful to all who view it. It's very personable and certainly not formal, and I love that. I can see you put a great amount of work and time into writing and producing this, and those who view it will agree. To be honest I expected a cursory mentioning of the basics of the business but I was incredibly impressed with the rich detail and valuable information. Jake Siciliano, Actor (The Affair/ Pelham 123)
I always knew I wanted to be an actor, but I never really quite knew how to start. Within 2 months of purchasing the “Ready, Set-Etiquette” Course, I booked roles on THREE MAJOR television shows, “Bluebloods”, “The Affair”, and “The Path”!! “Thank’s Steve Mason, for showing me how to pursue my dream!” -Brannon Brass, Actor and recent recipient of The Ready, Set-Etiquette Course
Click on the video for a sample of The Glossary
There are so many departments on a television/ film set…
Each of these departments has their own lingo, or language…
Imagine, just for a moment, that you are visiting a foreign country that speaks very little of your native language…
You would probably get by… but how comfortable would you be?
Presumably NOT very comfortable, yes?
Well now imagine that foreign country spoke FIVE DIFFERENT LANGUAGES!!
That's right!! There are 5 departments (Grip, Electric, Prop, Performers/Producers, and Camera)
I broke them ALL down for you.
GET THE POINT, YES?
Great… Now get
“The Glossary”,
and Learn the language of the pros!
The first question I am often asked is: “Does this list include EVERY term?.. the answer is NO!
If I just put every term in this glossary, then you will likely have confusion as to which words are commonplace vs. which words are seldom used, if at all.
Instead, I dissected each of the separate departments such as production, performance, lighting, grips, camera, and props. To give you all the terms you would want to know. The terms you need to know, the terms I wish someone had given me when I started my career.
What do I get?
- This 37-minute video includes 250 set terms and their definitions in alphabetical order.
- “The Glossary” Includes the PDF Version as well.
- As an added bonus, you also get the PDF version of The Hierarchy.
- The Hierarchy breaks down, for the first time ever, all of the roles on a set for both the performers and the producers.
CLICK the video to get an introduction to the course
You do want to be seen as a "SET-PROFESSIONAL"... Am I correct?
This is what other professionals in our business are saying about The Ready, Set-Etiquette Course and its creator, Steve Mason...
...WOW! So much information, with personal stories... AND the what NOT-to-do's... AND preparing them to get work... You made a great reputation for yourself on set! They are going to eat this up!! -Nicole E. Staff P.A. (Production Assistant)
"Ready, Set... ETIQUETTE!" is exactly the guide I was looking for. Mr. Mason's book is full of valuable advice, resources, suggestions and words of wisdom on getting into the acting industry. Acting is something I've always wanted to pursue but never knew where to start and I never had anyone to turn to, well until I found this page turner! Thanks in advance, I'll let you know when I land something. -Jennifer Colonna, Actor
The principles of "SET-ETIQUETTE" that I learned from Steve Mason turned me into a respected, professional PRINCIPAL actor!! -Christopher Joseph Gray, Actor.
You broke things down well, from preparation to how things work on set, to where props come from to wardrobe, and gave examples of being a principal actor as well as background. Informative, and entertaining for sure! THAT glossary is REALLY WELL DONE! - Anthony Congiano, Actor
I worked closely on a television project with Steve for several months and admitted [to him] that I had learned more from him directly and from watching him in the work environment than I had in any class-- about acting, professionalism, how to treat others, how to be humble yet still demand an essential level of respect (which you will learn is not often given to you), and how to use common sense to navigate your interactions around the confusing and ever-changing "set-life." That is why I was not surprised to read this book and find all these helpful tips and personal stories incredibly resourceful, educational, and wildly entertaining. Especially so, for anyone working inside of, considering, and/or just interested in the entertainment industry and what really happens behind the scenes. -Amanda Tenenzapf, Actor
I started reading your book, and it was very hard to put down. It is VERY engaging! There are so many terms that I have heard before, but now I know what they mean, thanks to that GLOSSARY! - Kate Votapka, Actor
When Steve told me about this course he was creating I knew it would be something magical. Steve is the type of person that you can count on. Steve is a professional in all aspects of the business. He's trustworthy, reliable, a good actor & has great personal skills. This workbook should be classified as a bible to ALL Actors. -Gerard Garilli, Actor and Filmmaker
My perspective was one of understanding and confirmation. I truly think it will be incredibly helpful to all who view it. It's very personable and certainly not formal, and I love that. I can see you put a great amount of work and time into writing and producing this, and those who view it will agree. To be honest I expected a cursory mentioning of the basics of the business but I was incredibly impressed with the rich detail and valuable information. Jake Siciliano, Actor (The Affair/ Pelham 123)
I always knew I wanted to be an actor, but I never really quite knew how to start. Within 2 months of purchasing the “Ready, Set-Etiquette” Course, I booked roles on THREE MAJOR television shows, “Bluebloods”, “The Affair”, and “The Path”!! “Thank’s Steve Mason, for showing me how to pursue my dream!” -Brannon Brass, Actor and recent recipient of The Ready, Set-Etiquette Course
Your Start to Becoming a Star...
Because EVERYONE Starts Somewhere!
NEW LOW PRICE!!
**Scroll Down For Testimonials**
The full Ready, Set-Etiquette Course:
This course is PERFECT for you IF…
1) You want to be an actor in film or television.
2) You know you can act but need your break.
3) You can’t afford $10,000 for film school tuition.
4) You Can’t afford to NOT make money while you navigate your way to the to the top.
5) You don’t have 5-10 years to spend learning what I can teach you in a few hours, that most
students will be able to start implementing in a matter of days!!
I am so confident that I answered all of the questions you could think of, as well as the questions you didn't even know you had, that...
I am offering this course with an UNCONDITIONAL money back warranty…
Take a week, take a month, take two to view the course, and if you feel that the information I share with you does not greatly increase your confidence to book more work… get your money back… ALL OF IT!
No gimmicks, no nonsense!
What do I get?
•24 HD videos with over 3.5 hours of pure content.
•The accompanying audio (MP3) versions of the videos.
•A course workbook (PDF) with all the content from the videos (which includes “The Glossary” and “The Hierarchy.”)
•Reflect on this: Each scene of the course gives you additional and relevant content to think about and “reflect on”
•Questions to answer: Each scene ends with a series of questions that you would want to answer before moving on to the next scene. This will ensure that you are retaining the knowledge and wisdom shared.
•Behind “The Seens”: As you already know… “A picture is worth 1000 words”, and so you will have access to all 97 of the awesome and descriptive pictures that are shared throughout the entire course.
•A copy of the 10 commitments: An essential checklist that every actor needs.
•The “2X Hack”: Included a special setting option that will allow you to slow down or speed up any portion of video (currently available on desktop only), giving you total control of how you consume the content.
This comprehensive 24-part video course demystifies the film and television business and breaks it down to its purest simplicity. It was developed to turn aspiring actors into professionals BEFORE they step foot on a set.I answer all of the who, what, where, when, why and how questions that you are thinking… such as:
•Who is the person I report to?
•What’s that called; What does that do; What about that; And that; And this; And that?
•What do the 100 or more people I will meet on a set actually do?
•When I get to set… Would I? Could I? Should I?
•Where do I look for work; How can I make MORE MONEY than most others that are new?
•Why is it that no one wants to help me succeed in this business of ours?
•How do I STAND OUT; How will that help me get into the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA)?
From the very beginning of the course, we will explore:
• Being prepared to look for work
• Submitting for the "right" work
• Booking the job
• What is expected of you
• How to properly interact with the nearly 100 or more people you will meet
• How to stand out (FOR THE RIGHT REASONS)
• Navigating a set
• How to handle "set-life"
• Learning the "Language of the Pros"
• How to Implement simple "hacks" to make more money than everyone else
• How following my guidelines can turn you into a principal actor
• Learn what it is that production is dealing with to help you be better at your role
•I will give you the links to find the castings, walk you through the PAY SCALE
AND SHOW YOU ALL OF THE THINGS TO NEVER, EVER DO... NOT EVEN ONCE!
Plus a lot more!!
In this GUARANTEED course, you will...
This is what other professionals in our business are saying about The Ready, Set-Etiquette Course and its creator, Steve Mason...
I worked closely on a television project with Steve for several months and admitted [to him] that I had learned more from him directly and from watching him in the work environment than I had in any class-- about acting, professionalism, how to treat others, how to be humble yet still demand an essential level of respect (which you will learn is not often given to you), and how to use common sense to navigate your interactions around the confusing and ever-changing "set-life." That is why I was not surprised to read this book and find all these helpful tips and personal stories incredibly resourceful, educational, and wildly entertaining. Especially so, for anyone working inside of, considering, and/or just interested in the entertainment industry and what really happens behind the scenes. -Amanda Tenenzapf, Actor
...WOW! So much information, with personal stories... AND the what NOT-to-do's... AND preparing them to get work... You made a great reputation for yourself on set! They are going to eat this up!! -Nicole Evranian. Staff P.A. (Production Assistant)
The principles of "SET-ETIQUETTE" that I learned from Steve Mason, which turned me into a respected professional PRINCIPAL ACTOR!!! -Christopher Joseph Gray, Actor.
I started reading your book, and it was very hard to put down. It is VERY engaging! There are so many terms that I have heard before, but now I know what they mean, thanks to that GLOSSARY! - Kate Votapka, Actor
You broke things down well, from preparation to how things work on set, to where props come from to wardrobe, and gave examples of being a principal actor as well as background. Informative, and entertaining for sure! THAT glossary is REALLY WELL DONE!- Anthony Congiano, Actor
"Ready, Set-Etiquette!" is exactly the guide I was looking for. Mr. Mason's book is full of valuable advice, resources, suggestions and words of wisdom on getting into the acting industry. Acting is something I've always wanted to pursue but never knew where to start and I never had anyone to turn to, well until I found this page turner! Thanks in advance, I'll let you know when I land something. -Jennifer Colonna, Actor
When Steve told me about this course he was creating I knew it would be something magical. Steve is the type of person that you can count on. Steve is a professional in all aspects of the business. He's trustworthy, reliable, a good actor & has great personal skills. This workbook should be classified as a bible to ALL Actors. -Gerard Garilli, Actor and Filmmaker
My perspective was one of understanding and confirmation. I truly think it will be incredibly helpful to all who view it. It's very personable and certainly not formal, and I love that. I can see you put a great amount of work and time into writing and producing this, and those who view it will agree. To be honest I expected a cursory mentioning of the basics of the business but I was incredibly impressed with the rich detail and valuable information. Jake Siciliano, Actor (The Affair/ Pelham 123)
I always knew I wanted to be an actor, but I never really quite knew how to start. Within 2 months of purchasing the “Ready, Set-Etiquette” Course, I booked roles on THREE MAJOR television shows, “Bluebloods”, “The Affair”, and “The Path”!! “Thank’s Steve Mason, for showing me how to pursue my dream!” -Brannon Brass, Actor and recent recipient of The Ready, Set-Etiquette Course
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