PRep iS kEy !!

As we get closer to principal photography the days seem to get shorter. An associate of mine told me, " as a director you'll always wish you had more prep time Donnie". So I made sure the cast rehearsed enough and my crew had enough time to get set. The pics are of, "Rome" played by Joey Bono with lead,"Twin" played by Andrew Keegan. And also my " Valisi familigia" played by Michelle Vindigni, Tara Canastraci, Sarah Schmitz, and Vincent Vangardi.

Devotion Measures Strength

Staying devoted is key in making dreams come true. All those who have come from nothing know exactly what I speak of. Big congrats to D.M.S. crew for the release of the Frank 151 book, I wish I could have made the party in L.A. I spent most of the month casting and doing locations for "Project Westchester". It was eventful and now it is almost time to wrap pre-production and begin production.. then I will also tell a little bit about our next project that is in development now...... shhh!!! it's still our best kept secret.

Speeding Through the Summer !

SO July is DONE... GONE... Where did it go? I don't have a clue, but it's definitely gone till next year. I needed another July this year to catch up on some work. Let's see if I can manage August.
I did catch a good Yankee game with Shea Gallante, and also spent some good time walking around the L.E.S. of manhattan with Chris "Skid" (ceo-Blockwork Clothing). We showed photographer touch around a bit. Then hit up "Corio" a few times with promoter and long time friend Dave Delzio. And we finalized the graffix for "Westchester". All done under our Art Director and another long time friend, Vincent Ficarra "FACT ONE". Of course he's from Wetschester!

Back in the NY Groove !!

I'm playing catch up as always. But honest I love the fast lane. I've popped my head up in Island Def Jam to show my new artist Natasha Nicholson to A&R and close friend Alex Shenitsky. He has a lot of platinum awards in his office for a man of his age. Then I made my way out to a few movie premiers and parties. Eating good has been important too! So I have to check in with Long time friend Shea Gallante, owner of Cru in the village. He is a gift from the gods in the world of fine dining. Then it was out to visit the Eye On It offices and studios in Brooklyn to check in on film director Hezues R'.

GOIN BACK TO CALI !

LA was the right thing to do.. I missed my lady on the other coast.The room was dope. Right smack dab in the middle of the strip! The trip was a success! Kaos 13 tore down the 'House of Blues' on a Friday night. I had a good night hanging with G Fella, Grizz, Diablo, Sick Jacken, Peter Greene and a special treat bumping in to my all time favorite photographer Estevan Oriol. I made a stop down in Diego to visit Bobby Tribal and check out their operation. I must say Tribal Gear is an amazing company. From the style right down to the employees and family that rep it!!

WESTCHESTER

It's official. Our film company is set to begin pre-production for the TV Movie 'Westchester'. I'm heading out to Los Angeles to meet with Producer John Lathan and go over the script. If all goes as planned we will
begin casting in July 08. Shooting in Sept.

110 ARTIST MANAGEMENT.

I've been focusing mainly on film and television since my release but I still have work in Artist Management. I currently represent Kaos 13 feat. Danny Diablo, and Grizz/ G Fella/ New York Hardcore band 'Skarhead' and underground rap collective 'The Shotblockers'.