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Author: Edgewood Entertainment
Dallas Women Attend Edgewood First Creative Dinner!
March 19, 2021by Edgewood EntertainmentNews Articles
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Dallas Women Attend Edgewood First Creative Dinner!

After some time of planning, the dinner is finally over, however, we must say the food is not even close to being the best part. Moving into this year we felt it was time to start having some serious conversations. Not the quick one on one talks you have while on set in between setups but where we sit and take our time regarding both questions and answers.

Sunday afternoon creative dinner started off great with a nice salad as the group started off the conversation about where we were in the world of film. Obviously, many of us travel different roads in hope to get us all to same destination and most know those roads are long and there’s no speeding.

It was very informative to sit, eat, and talk with women in Dallas who’s working their way through life but behind the scenes working on their passion in film. The key to this dinner was just to listen to what working woman in the growing industry of Dallas felt about production, their current career status, and lanes they wanted to go down next. Films have been made in the city for decades going all the way back to Bonnie and Clyde in 1967 all the way to The Queen of the South 2016 which one of our ladies had to pleasure to be in. However, with the ideas and dedication that was expressed we need to do a whole lot more. To hear these women, detail their most desired roles you can feel how important it would be to them to get that out to the world.

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Playing Yourself vs. Playing Your Character: Larry D. Johnson Deep Dive Into Mastering His Roles
November 16, 2020by Edgewood EntertainmentNews Articles
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Playing Yourself vs. Playing Your Character: Larry D. Johnson Deep Dive Into Mastering His Roles

When it comes to acting its often people ask one another, “What you do to get into character?” and for many that answer is different. When it comes to Larry D. Johnson he’s doing a great job at setting the example of that. When it comes to acting most are really excited about being seen instead of being the person they need to be for the scene. We all understand the work that comes with the projects and the excited that comes with putting your work out into the world but no one person is better than the story.

Larry has been acting in the city of Dallas for a few years now and unlike very few he has found a way to standout by not focusing on himself but the people that matter the most, the characters that he plays. He puts a full load of time on grounding himself into what he wants people to see on the screen. Finding out as much as possible about why you character sound the way they do, move certain ways, and even reacts oddly to different things are important areas that Larry looks into to bring his character to life. When you want people to admire the work you do it takes a lot more than just remembering lines.

For example, above is an image of Larry portraying two different characters in the same scene discussing slave ownership. Not a film, just him working on bettering his talent. Edgewood has not done any work with Larry but with the skills he has it won’t be long. Larry has done some feature films and some short films as well. However, that doesn’t stop him from working on his craft in between projects.

Regardless of what part you play, your name is not on script. It’s the characters. So let the world see them at their best. Let us know what character your playing next because it’s important and we want to know.

Now let’s go to work. Action!

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Call Glenn Franklin and Ask For Whoever You Want to Show Up
September 28, 2020by Edgewood EntertainmentNews Articles
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Call Glenn Franklin and Ask For Whoever You Want to Show Up

Building up your resume when it comes to the successful film career is no easy task, especially in the city of Dallas, Texas. Glenn has been constant working in the industry for at least 5 year. If you live here and decide you want to go all in on film, tighten your seat belt. The value that Glenn has is that you can call him and have almost anybody you want to show up probably—except of a black man.

Since his short time working with Edgewood Entertainment on projects and seeing other work he’s done Glenn can and will show up ready to go. You can ask for a dad, brother, cop, stranger, extra, co-worker, neighbor, supporter, husband, demon, or even just a friend. Just see below!

Due to this talent Glenn has formed many relationships with people in the industry which is an important aspect when it comes to your career. Just deciding to come out when it seems like a good idea to a character or position you think you can fill will leave you off the call sheet. We feel this is a lesson for many who claim to be an artist. The results show for those who really put in the work.

We believe that having Glenn in your contact list, which can lead to him playing many different roles in your life or on your set, can be a incredible asset. He just started pursuing notary classes to add additional value to a list of good he already has. There are many roles beside being in front of the camera and Glenn is a fan of it all. In due time I’m sure Glenn will get his brake and will set a good example to up and coming artist in this city. Glenn, who’s in good status with us at Edgewood, is in works of leading another project that will likely release next year. We will be calling him!

Are you?

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Actress LaNita Bryant and Director Melvin Johnson Answers “Land Line”
August 12, 2020by Edgewood EntertainmentNews Articles
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Actress LaNita Bryant and Director Melvin Johnson Answers “Land Line”

LaNita Bryant, the beautiful up and coming actress out of DFW, has landed the role of a passionate mother who works to protect her child in the film “Land Line”. After months of projects being postponed many artist are eager to get back in action, including LaNita. After a unique and timely audition, Gregory Smith, producer and owner of Edgewood Entertainment and director Melvin Johnson thought she would be great for the role. After getting the news LaNita took to her social media and got much encourage from supporters.

After taking a leap of faith and dedicating more time to her acting career we believe LaNita will be a talent more filmmakers would want to work with in the future. Gregory stated, “she feels like a natural and with her outgoing personality I don’t think it will be hard for her to adapt into the role”.

Land Line is one of many stories E2 has in the works to produce despite of film delays due to Covid-19. Since this pandemic forced a shutdown early this year many artist have been working hard on how to stay working and keeping their name in the mix of film. Taking every precaution, LaNita made her way to the casting and landed the role. With the new rules and regulation that applies to set, shooting is schedule take place this August in Dallas, Texas.

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