Daisy 3 Pictures
Daisy 3 Pictures is an independent film production company. Daisy 3 Pictures was founded in 2004 by film producer Mark Holmes, writer and director James Vasquez, and actress Carrie Preston. The company is based in San Diego, California, United States. Works produced by Daisy 3 Pictures include the 2005 comedy ''29th and Gay ''29th and Gay'' is a 2005 American comedy film directed by Carrie Preston and starring James Vasquez, Nicole Marcks, David McBean, Mike Doyle, and Annie Hinton. It was Vasquez's first experience as a writer, actor, and editor. The film premiere ...'', the 2008 feature film '' Ready? OK!'', and the 2007 short film '' Feet of Clay''. The next project in pre-production is ''Girl Talk''. References External links * Film production companies of the United States {{US-film-company-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Production Company
A production company, production house, production studio, or a production team is a studio that creates works in the fields of performing arts, new media art, film, television, radio, comics, interactive arts, video games, websites, music, and video. These groups consist of technical staff to produce the media, and are often incorporated as a commercial publisher. Generally the term refers to all individuals responsible for the technical aspects of creating a particular product, regardless of where in the process their expertise is required, or how long they are involved in the project. For example, in a theatrical performance, the production team has not only the running crew, but also the theatrical producer, designers and theatrical direction. Tasks and functions The production company may be directly responsible for fundraising the production or may accomplish this through a parent company, partner, or private investor. It handles budgeting, scheduling, scripting, th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Film Producer
A film producer is a person who oversees film production. Either employed by a production company or working independently, producers plan and coordinate various aspects of film production, such as selecting the script, coordinating writing, directing, editing, and arranging financing. The producer is responsible for finding and selecting promising material for development. Unless the film is based on an existing script, the producer hires a screenwriter and oversees the script's development. These activities culminate with the pitch, led by the producer, to secure the financial backing that enables production to begin. If all succeeds, the project is "greenlighted". The producer also supervises the pre-production, principal photography and post-production stages of filmmaking. A producer is also responsible for hiring a director for the film, as well as other key crew members. Whereas the director makes the creative decisions during the production, the producer typically ma ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mark Holmes (filmmaker)
Mark Holmes is an American independent filmmaker. Holmes cofounded the San Diego-based film company Daisy 3 Pictures in 2004 with writer and director James Vasquez and actress Carrie Preston, and is responsible for the company's general operations. Holmes served as executive producer for the 2005 feature film ''29th and Gay'', the 2007 short film ''Feet of Clay Feet of clay is an idiom used to refer to a weakness or character flaw, especially in people of prominence and power. It can also be used to refer to larger groups, such as societies, businesses, and empires. An entity with feet of clay may appe ...'', and the 2008 feature film '' Ready? OK!''. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Holmes, Mark American filmmakers Year of birth missing (living people) Living people ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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James Vasquez
James Vasquez (born c. 1972), also known as Pedro James Vasquez, is an American actor, writer, and director. Early life and education Vasquez is originally from Escondido, California, United States. He graduated from Escondido High School in 1990 and from New York City's Juilliard School in 1994. At Juilliard he was a member of the Drama Division's ''Group 23'', which also included Carrie Preston. He is a cousin of actor Randy Vasquez, who also grew up in Escondido. He is of Mexican ancestry. Career As an actor, Vasquez has appeared off Broadway with The Public Theater in New York City, at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, and in the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. In 2004, he co-founded Daisy 3 Pictures with Mark Holmes and Carrie Preston. Vasquez had his screen writing debut with the 2005 feature film ''29th and Gay ''29th and Gay'' is a 2005 American comedy film directed by Carrie Preston and starring James Vasquez, Nicole Marcks, David McBean, Mike Doyle, and Anni ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Carrie Preston
Carrie Preston (born June 21, 1967) is an American actress known for her work on the television series ''True Blood'', ''Person of Interest'', ''Crowded'', ''The Good Wife'', ''The Good Fight'', and ''Claws''. Preston received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Elsbeth Tascioni on CBS's drama series ''The Good Wife'' and ''The Good Fight''. For her work on ''The Good Wife'', Preston received two nominations for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series, winning once. Early life and education Preston was born in Macon, Georgia, the daughter of Pam and Ray Preston. Her brother is actor John G. Preston. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Evansville (1990), followed by an acting diploma from the Juilliard School's Drama Division (Group 23: 1990–1994). Career Preston has worked on numerous projects with her husband, actor Michael Emerson, whom she married in 1998. Emerson played Ben Linus on television's ''Lost'', ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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San Diego
San Diego ( , ; ) is a city on the Pacific Ocean coast of Southern California located immediately adjacent to the Mexico–United States border. With a 2020 population of 1,386,932, it is the List of United States cities by population, eighth most populous city in the United States and the county seat, seat of San Diego County, the List of the most populous counties in the United States, fifth most populous county in the United States, with 3,338,330 estimated residents as of 2019. The city is known for its mild year-round climate, natural deep-water harbor, extensive beaches and parks, long association with the United States Navy, and recent emergence as a healthcare and biotechnology development center. San Diego is the List of municipalities in California, second largest city in the U.S. state, state of California, after Los Angeles. Historically home to the Kumeyaay people, San Diego is frequently referred to as the "Birthplace of California", as it was the first site vi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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California
California is a U.S. state, state in the Western United States, located along the West Coast of the United States, Pacific Coast. With nearly 39.2million residents across a total area of approximately , it is the List of states and territories of the United States by population, most populous U.S. state and the List of U.S. states and territories by area, 3rd largest by area. It is also the most populated Administrative division, subnational entity in North America and the 34th most populous in the world. The Greater Los Angeles area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous Statistical area (United States), urban regions respectively, with the former having more than 18.7million residents and the latter having over 9.6million. Sacramento, California, Sacramento is the state's capital, while Los Angeles is the List of largest California cities by population, most populous city in the state and the List of United States cities by population, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, nine Minor Outlying Islands, and 326 Indian reservations. The United States is also in free association with three Pacific Island sovereign states: the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. It is the world's third-largest country by both land and total area. It shares land borders with Canada to its north and with Mexico to its south and has maritime borders with the Bahamas, Cuba, Russia, and other nations. With a population of over 333 million, it is the most populous country in the Americas and the third most populous in the world. The national capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. and its most populous city and principal financial center is New York City. Paleo-Americ ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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29th And Gay
''29th and Gay'' is a 2005 American comedy film directed by Carrie Preston and starring James Vasquez, Nicole Marcks, David McBean, Mike Doyle, and Annie Hinton. It was Vasquez's first experience as a writer, actor, and editor. The film premiered at the 2005 Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. Plot James Sanchez is a 29-year-old gay man who feels he has reached a dead end in his life. While his best friend Roxy, an actress-turned-activist, struggles to show him there is life beyond the glitz of the disco ball, his other friend, Brandon works on getting James to socialize. Feeling out of place in the world and caught between his Hispanic-American heritage and his homosexuality, James grows, realizing that life is in the journey, not the destination. Throughout his long journey to find a partner, James dates many different men, many of whom he meets in gay bars. He attempts to find a man online, which leads him to Mike. They go on a date, which seems to be "perfect," but Mike never ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ready? OK! (film)
''Ready? OK!'' is a 2008 comedy film written, edited, and directed by James Vasquez, and produced by Daisy 3 Pictures. Plot Andrea Dowd (Carrie Preston), a single parent, is struggling to raise her ten-year-old son, Joshua (Lurie Poston). Andrea's concerned about Joshua's interests. Instead of wanting to be on the school wrestling team, Joshua strives to be on the cheerleading squad. When students are told to come to school dressed as an influential role model, Joshua chooses Maria von Trapp. The film explores Andrea's internal battle of wanting her son to be "normal," and embracing his individuality and accepting him as he is. Cast * Michael Emerson as Charlie New * Carrie Preston as Andrea Dowd * Lurie Poston as Joshua Alexander "Josh" Dowd * John G. Preston as Alex Dowd * Kali Rocha as Halle Hinton * Tara Karsian as Sister Vivian * Sandra Ellis-Troy as Emily Dowd * Sam Pancake as Mabel * Stephanie D'Abruzzo as Normal Heights vocalist Production The film is loosely based on ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Feet Of Clay (short Film)
''Feet of Clay'' is a 2007 short film directed by Carrie Preston and produced by Daisy 3 Pictures. ''Feet of Clay'' was written by David Caudle, and was first produced in 2005 as a play for the Samuel French Festival at the Chernuchin Theatre in New York City New York, often called New York City or NYC, is the most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over , New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the Un .... Premise Vaughn (Steven McElroy), a heterosexual man, confesses his sexual obsession for the feet of his best friend, Clay ( John G. Preston). References American LGBT-related short films 2007 LGBT-related films 2007 films Films directed by Carrie Preston 2007 short films 2000s English-language films 2000s American films {{short-film-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |