preparing for a shoot

we're finally doing a couple of scenes, and i don't wanna mess up so i did this very rough story board. i thought a dp/camera guy was gonna join us and i was looking forward to concentrating with directing, but... so i'm gonna end up doing those too.  i went to aja's and momo's to check the room we're shooting in, and try to dress it up a bit.  hope things go well.

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a meta-mystery game of a neo-noir movie making kind

© Joselito Briones

i've turned the g+ page of +House of Trixxx into a meta-mystery game.  because, why not?

big fan of sherlock?  fond of nancy drew-ing?  you think we're now over-saturated with mysteries and crime-dramas and you can predict every cliché and every ending of every whodunnit?

let's take it a step further.  predict the outcome of this story without seeing the actual movie.  why be Sherlock when you can be Doyle?  Why be Ms. Marple when you can be Ms. Christie?  ever written or thought of writing a crime-drama? predict how this story is structured and what's gonna happen.  every post is a clue.   no worries, even if the movie doesn't get made, the screenplay is already registered with the WGA, so the storyline you're solving for will be based on that.

post your predictions on the link above.  correct predictions wins a portion of the script as additional clue.  if you can piece together the whole plot, you'll win a copy of the entire screenplay.

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1st day of rehearsal for house of trixxx

© Joselito Briones
This is one of the scenes that we did on the 1st day of rehearsal.  Momo was kind enough to stand in for the role of Dave (the character has since been renamed Paolo and hasn't been cast), Bett's cop brother.  In this scene, Paolo confronts Bett for withholding information about an on-going murder investigation.

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main drag characters complete as ms. ivy ferriya joins the house of trixxx project

© Joselito Briones

welp, there it is.  now that ms ivy ferriya has joined the project, all the major drag queen roles are cast.  now on to the other characters.

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rimowa - now that's what i call service

my rimowa suitcase          © Joselito Briones

i've had this rimowa suitcase for 5 years now and it's been with me everywhere.  it's supposed to be a carry-on, but there's been a couple of times when i had to check it in.  the last time it happened, i noticed a missing screw-on foot (stand).  i brought it to rimowa's new york shop , and they repaired it for me even tho i bought this one in hong kong.  they even checked the locks and found that they are a bit shaky, so they repaired that too.  at no cost! (and look at that, they even decorated it with a ribbon)

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severed doll head shimmery purse

© Joselito Briones

the sort of thing one will find on sale at the local flea market in my neighborhood. severed doll head shimmery purse (note the tiny wreath detail below the head), matching cape/shawl knit with angora trim, pink camisole, salmon-colored sailor-collar top with lace trimmings.


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happy international drag day

drag queen ivy ferriya               © Joselito Briones

i did not know there's such a thing as international drag day.  well, turns out there is, and it's today!  photo above is of super talented ivy ferriya

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jemma and momoshade also joined the "house of trixxx" project

Jemma and MomoShade    © Joselito Briones

two more lovely queens agreed to take part in the "house of trixxx" project.  jemma will take on the femme-fatale character and momoshade will be taking on ms. trixxx of the title.

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aja is on board

fierce drag queen "aja" joins the cast

well, the project has gained momentum. super talented drag queen aja has agreed to be part of the "house of trixxx" project. more updates soon!

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hearts' desire

© Joselito Briones

before they're monks, they're humans, they're kids.

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