The advent of digital photography, digital editing and digital platforms such as Vimeo, YouTube, and online film festivals have opened up independent filmmaking to more people than at any previous time in history.
No longer does a filmmaker need expensive 35mm stock, developing costs, high-end film cameras and an expensive offline editing system. Camera systems are available for less than five-thousand dollars and editing software for as little as one-thousand dollars, combined with a ready stream of available talent and prime filming locations, filmmaking as we once knew it has undergone a huge metamorphosis.
However, the producers recognize - not everyone can afford to go to the top-end film schools in NYC, Chicago, and LA so like any new experience or career, young filmmakers/film lovers are looking for solid advice on how to take their dreams and put wings on them.
Hollywood Makeover suits that unique niche of filmmaker/film lover with solid advice on everything from craft services to proper lighting. Boat Angel Family Films, the production company behind Hollywood Makeover, includes five of their award-winning independent films that serve as the backdrops giving concrete live examples of what to do and what not to do when you're making an independent film.
Hollywood Makeover Host Rachelle McCray was chosen as 2011 Miss Arizona in the Miss USA pageant. In addition to appearing in pageants, Rachelle was also featured in the Boat Angel Family Films – Under the Bridge (2011) appearing as a spokesperson for Check Mate Cereal and in King’s Man (2010) where she had a speaking part as a receptionist. Rachelle is a former NFL cheerleader and has been interviewing and furthering her love for TV as a host and producer with her own production company in Arizona. She is also a Model for the Ford Agency.
Rachelle currently works as Lifestyle Expert on shows throughout Arizona and California. As a fashion contributor she works for several independent publications located in the Valley of the Sun. Rachelle is passionate about the interview process and knows the right questions to ask celebrities. She has interviewed Tom Hanks, Bret Michaels, and Ludacris. Rachelle has a great sense of humor and timing and is able to get laughs and great content.
Taking her hosting experience to another level, Rachelle has also produced several original web series, commercials, and television segments. Giving back to the community has always been a priority for Rachelle in her spare time she serves as the founder of Min Min Bears, a program inspired by her own mothers need for a kidney transplant. We are fortunate to have Rachelle McCray as the host of Hollywood Makeover.
Teen host Sedona Feretto is a young actress currently living in Los Angels who has appeared in two feature films for Boat Angel Family Films.
In the first film Under the Bridge (2012) she appeared as the lead actress starring as young girl who lost her father and lived under a bridge in the second film she was directed by Trisha Ray from Next Actors studios in the film titled ARTISSE and she appeared as a graffiti artist Jane.
Sedona was trained at Dearing Acting Studio in Phoenix, Arizona. Sedona Feretto has a great future as a young and upcoming actress and we are fortunate to have her as a host for Hollywood Makeover.