July 1-4, Rachel Galvin will be at the Florida SuperCon with her director Kurt Donath promoting their film “Lucky Streak & the Crime Fighters.” Rachel played Amazing Grace, a retired superhero who comes back into the crime fighting game in order to save her daughter. Come see the film, buy a copy or get an autographed picture of Rachel and the cast. See ya there! http://www.floridasupercon.com/
Category Archives: Acting
Rachel Galvin stars in John Hamblin’s “Boca Raton: It’s Happening”
On April 14 at the Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center, a medium-sized crowd assembled to watch the four contestants for the Script to Reel contest. Director John Hamblin was one of the directors brave enough to take on the challenge. The stipulation in creating the quickly-put-together project was that it has to include a certain line of dialogue, feature product placement from the Downtown Boca Raton Film Festival sponsors, it had to feature the mascot Leo–the dog, and a few others fun last-minute things. He pulled it off.
Rachel Galvin was one of the leads. “I played the quirky wife,” she said. “I used a lot of my own personality in the character. I had a blast working with the creative cast and crew. John was great! He allowed us to really make the parts our own and embellish (Improv) as we saw fit. I was able to bring and utilize my own props to really bring the character to life.”
The short film also starred Robert Gordon Spencer, as her husband, Alyn Darnay, Larry Gotterer and other dedicated actors. It shows again on Sunday, April 17, at 5 p.m. at the Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center.
Rachel Galvin attends premier of award-winning “Lost Angel”
Rachel Galvin not only had a seminar this week, on March 25, about her book “Basics of the Biz,” but also attended many parties surrounding the premier of “Lost Angel,” which won Best Local Feature Film.
Interviewed about “Basics of the Biz”
“Basics of the Biz” seminar a success
Rachel Galvin’s first seminar on “Basics of the Biz” brought in 15 people! The workshop was held as part of the Delray Beach Film Festival.
“I was please that so many showed up,” said Galvin. “I am always happy to teach others what I have learned and the mistakes and successes I have had.”
The response was overwhelmingly positive. Galvin hopes to have more seminars soon.
Rachel Galvin teaches class on the biz for DBFF
pic of me taken by Gordon Tobol
On Thursday morning, March 25, at 11 a.m. at the Crest Theater in Delray Beach (51 N. Swinton Ave), Rachel Galvin will be going over some pointers for those wanting to get involved in the acting industry. This is a one hour free workshop. Bring your headshot and resume.
pic of me taken by Gordon Tobol
Talking points: Why act? Are you cut out for it? Costs? How do you protect self? Union or not? Types of headshots/ resumes, classes, ways to network/ market self, theater vs. film, how to get an agent, how to treat agent or casting director, questi…ons to ask, etc, difference between here and Los Angeles…and more!
Her book “Basics of the Biz” (available on Amazon.com) will be available for sale.
More info. on fest: www.independentstreak.ning.com or www.dbff.us.
“Lucky Streak & the Crime Fighters” screening/ radio interview
Rachel Galvin came out to the screening of her film “Lucky Streak & the Crime Fighters” on March 21 at Cinema Paradiso. She was joined by cast & crew and 150 guests. The official premier is June 18 at Florida SuperCon. She will be on www.W4cy.com talking about the movie on March 25 at 4 p.m.
Lucky Streak cast & crew came out for screening
www.luckystreakthemovie.com.
Rachel Galvin in “Lost Angel”
Rachel Galvin & Keri Lurtz on set of "Lost Angel"
“Working on the set of ‘Lost Angel’ was a real privilege,” said Rachel Galvin, who not only had the chance to be a student named Joan in the film, but also took on the role as production assistant. “The cast and crew showed the utmost professionalism. In fact, it was the most serious sets I have worked on since Los Angeles.”
Perhaps the professionalism on set stemmed from those involved in the process, including writer/ director/ lead actress Keri Lurtz, whose last film “Unconditional” was shown at Cannes Film Festival. Lurtz is accomplished in her own right in all aspects of the business. Joining this talent was a whole crew of top notch workerbees. For more information on the film, visit www.imdb.com/title/tt1524558 or www.lostangelthemovie.com.
Scott Gerard (camera operator) & Rachel Galvin on set of "Lost Angel"
Galvin had the chance to work in many different aspects as a production assistant, including everything from dressing the set and reading lines with waiting actors to tracking down extras, doing behind the scenes footage and still photography. Her main assignment seemed to be helping the grips, which involved moving lights, cables, sandbags, cameras, etc. She also placed props and overall made sure that everything was running smoothly under the direction of Assistant Director, Theresa Frankel, who also was 5th unit director.
“It was laborious to be sure,” she said, “lifting all that equipment gave me a workout. But I had a blast. It was interesting because I was holding the camcorder of (3rd and 4th unit) director, Jeff Yarlett, and my camera at all times so that I could capture footage and I was hauling gear at the same time!”
Actor Stelio Savante (“Starship Troopers”) came in from Los Angeles to join the cast. “It was wonderful to watch the dynamic between his character and Keri’s, who played Samantha. It was electric. They really played with the roles making it fresh every time.”
The film was originally released in 2009, but required some reshoots and that is when Savante and several other actors, including Galvin, were brought into the mix.
“Lost Angel” will be shown at the Delray Beach Film Festival on March 28 at 12 p.m. at the Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach.
Rachel in TV pilot “Short takes on Life”
Rachel joined the gang at First Edge Studios in Wellington and filmed a skit for their new TV pilot, a SNL-type skit comedy show, “Short Takes on Life. Playing an Undercover Cop who gets the shaft in the skit “What Makes a Cop Pop,” her character’s development took her to new heights.
“This is the most over-the-top I have ever played,” she said, adding, “It was a lot of fun really letting loose with this character and the other actors were great to work with.”
“Short Takes on Life” has wrapped and producer/ writer Steve Daron is
Steve Daron & Rachel Galvin
currently seeking a distributor in Los Angeles.
“Lucky Streak & the Crime Fighters” set to premier
A South Florida superhero movie has world premiere!
In today’s world, everyone could use a hero and in this feature film, the world is introduced to several new ones. “Lucky Streak and the Crime Fighters” will have its world premiere at the Florida SuperCon in Miami on June 18 at 8 p.m.
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PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 02, 2010 – South Florida’s “Lucky Streak’s” newest superheroes ready to come to life
From the Sunshine state comes a new cast of super heroes. Local director Kurt Donath created the feature film “Lucky Streak and the Crime Fighters.” With names like Amazing Grace, Bandit, Shocker and Lucky Streak, the new heroes battle villains like Dr. Dragon and the huge hammer-wielding muscle-man Goliath to save the planet. On Friday June 18, at 8:00pm the cast and crew of the new independent feature Lucky Streak and the Crimefighters will be at FSC (Florida SuperCon) for the films premiere!
This film has been a long time in the making. It was filmed with South Florida actors, many of whom have gone to other parts since, such as New York. They also brought in Kasey Poteet, a popular model from Los Angeles to add to the sizzle factor. The plot runs a bit like a soap opera, delving into the lives of each of the super heroes, much like the successful “The Watchmen” did recently, but it remains clean-cut enough for the kiddies. The director feels that kids will love the film, but comic book fans everywhere will appreciate it for its sharp writing, undercurrent of wit, homage’s to classic comic book stories, and other unique elements.
To find out more about SuperCon, visit www.supercon.tv. Follow the heroes on the web at www.luckystreakthemovie.com.