Mason Shot His First SAG Film

Okay, this is a total “Proud Mom” moment and it’s going to embarrass Mason so I won’t tag him. HE’S IN THE CREDITS!!! I love seeing my boy’s name on the screen, I think my mascara is running. Thank you Mark for giving Mason this opportunity, sincerely, thank you. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻     It was fun watching Mason do his TV-thing for an episode of Extra Butter earlier this week with Mark S. Allen, Alexa Renee, Kelly Savanna Deaton, and Bruce the VR Evangelist. What an awesome day it was. They were talking all things Ready Player One coming out later this week.

And since we are talking about Mason and show business, one year ago this week, he was spending his very first day on a movie set filming his first movie. #APParition I know editing is darn near done, and I can’t wait to hear when it’ll be out.

This was Mason's first film and it was a doozy! He had to wear white zombie contact lenses, he got to wear and learn how to apply Hollywood makeup, he swam in a creepy 55-degree concrete swimming pool which means he did his own stunt, and he shaved his head! Seriously, this kid is living the dream making movies, but the real question is, whose dream is he living? LOL! Yes, he's living my dream and I am living vicariously through him. With that said, he is also living his dream as well, at least as far as he's been dreaming thus far.

That's A Wrap!

Grayson and Mason (don't mind the makeup residue)

Mason is done shooting the movie. This has been an epic experience on so many levels, mostly because Mason got to see that so many of the things I’ve been saying to him are true. I’ve shared with him how casting works, what producers and directors expect from talent, and proper etiquette through the casting process and on set. This shoot was not a big budget production, but it was big enough for Mason to note, “If this is how it is making movies, I want to make movies for a living!” I assured him there are all kinds of opportunities and sometimes the smaller productions offer more to new talent. I think that was true in this case. 

Even more interesting, Mason got to see what happens when talent behaves badly. I’ve worked diligently to impress upon him to be on time (early), to be willing to do whatever it takes, to listen more than he talks (we both struggle with that one), and to bring light and positivity to the set. Not only did we see someone “released” from the production, but we also met someone who everyone loved! Grayson Russell is a talented young actor (started at 8 and just turned 18) and to say he was a joy to meet and work with wouldn’t do him justice. You might know Grayson from his role as the young son of Ricky Bobby in Talladega Nights, or as Fregley in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid films. He was just so polite, friendly, and genuinely interested in every one he met, including Mason. An amazing role model for sure! Good job mom, although I know, some of it is what we do, and some of it is the character of these amazing people we call our sons. 

This impressive and spooky castle is the location where Mason had the experience of a lifetime, Preston School of Industry in Ione, CA. We met amazing people, he got to do a stunt, he had to shave his head, and he got to be made up by real Hollywood makeup artists. I've expressed my gratitude every step of the way and I still feel like I need to say thank you a million more times. I know Mason will make more movies and I can't wait to continue this journey with him. He's a good kid and makes his dad and I proud every day.