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Trevor Martin Information

Beautiful People Audition

 
 Isabel Audition



 Trevor Sings and Plays Guitar at Southern KY Performing Arts Center (At least watch beginning at 1:40)

 

Trevor in Annie Jr as Daddy Warbucks



 LifeWay Kids Demo

Roller Coaster

We left for Hollywood on June 3 and started the roller coaster ride. Trevor had a lot of wonderful things to happen while in California. Here are some of the highlights:
1. Met with several major Casting Directors: Howard Meltzer, Gail Levin, Julie Ashton and others.
2. Auditioned for: We Bought A Zoo, Disney's Kickin It, Psyche, Hasbro Project
3. Filmed a commercial for Cookie Dough Bites
4. Filmed a psa for a texting safety project
5. Took classes at Bang Theater, Andrew Magarian, Marnie Cooper
6. Hung out at the Beach in Santa Monica and Redondo
7. Went to Madam Truseau's wax museum
8. Saw Toy Story 3 at El Capitan
9. Went to Griffith Observatory
10. Went to a taping of a new Disney Show called, A Pair of Kings
11. Played basketball and golf
12. Almost got into a fight with a 50 year old man

Santa Monica Pier

We went to the beach yesterday in santa Monica. Had a great time. The water was cold but beautiful.

Trevor’s demo reel

Check out Trevor’s demo reel. It consists of scenes from his work on Lifeway’s, Worship Kidstyle. I am very proud of the work he did on this project. The main characters: Trent, Amy and Trevor are like family; I wish we could have continued this project. We did make it 16 episodes, which is quite an accomplishment for such a series. Special thanks to Hal Sandifer, the director, of Backyard Explorers who created the demo.

Going back to Cali

Going back to Cali

It seems only right to make this my post… When I was listening to LL Cool J’s song in the 1980’s called, “Going Back to Cali” I had no idea nor a desire to go to California for any reason. Now, 2010, I have already been more times than I can count…I really don’t know how many time I have gone. My dream was to have a house, nice car and golf all summer. I now have a house, decent car and I took my golf clubs this time to Los Angeles. My son’s dream is a little different than mine and Joelene’s, but we plan to support him. So it’s off to Beverly…Hills that is, movie stars, sunshine and concrete swimming pools. A lot of people ask us what are you going to do when you get there? Well, the real answer is we don’t really know. It could be nothing…but we hope to be going to auditions and meeting with casting directors and producers in hopes of getting Trevor in a film or television pilot. It really scares me; but I really know that my son is talented and I want to provide as many opportunities for him as I can. It’s really no different than the parents’ who do the traveling sports teams; you just try to provide opportunities. I ask you to pray for us as we take this journey, pray for wisdom, safety and opportunities.. I want to share the love of Christ wherever we go, and why not in the City of Angels… I will try to update the blog as much as possible and send pictures and videos along the way.

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American Dream

Trevor is rehearsing a song he is singing tomorrow, "American Dream" by Casting Crowns. It is sounding good. He can also now play and sing "let it be" on his piano.

I love that kid...

If anybody reads this; know that the Martins are blessed!

Good Things happening

Trevor has had two requests from Hollywood to put auditions on tape. This weekend he is working with Andy Stahl (currently acting in the Hit Movie "The Blind Side"). Andy is a friend of Joelene's family and a career actor. He has agreed to coach Trevor. I hope he brings us some good luck. Either way it is pretty cool to see Trevor work with such a talented and successful actor.
The movie Trevor was in this past summer had a screening two weeks ago and Trevor's big 11 second scene made the editing phase. The movie starred a Cheetah girl and Sterling Knight. Trevor's manager feels encouraged that there will be other movie opportunities. We are also hoping for a part in a movie to be filmed in Nashville. All he needs is one break; I know once someone works with Trevor, they will like him.

Trevor's Piano Recital

Trevor at his recital. He is getting better.

Merry Christmas

It has been a while since our last blog. Trevor has been extremely busy swimming and has gotten in very good shape. He continues to love basketball and I am coaching his team; we are 1 and 1. He has put an audition on tape for a feature film that will tape in New Orleans. He is so ready for a film opportunity; he has worked hard and I think he deserves a chance. It is a tough business; but he keeps a positive attitude and has no doubts that it will happen sometime. He continues to sing at church and a few talent contests, but it is difficult to get him anywhere to sing. (if anyone has a place for him to sing, let us know)
I am now a google certified teacher, which is pretty cool to me. I spent a few days in Washington DC with some very smart people. I am looking to put me skills to work with some professional development training.
Here is a clip I made on animoto.com
http://animoto.com/play/arD94lk20w1G1bZE7Wnk2Q

Joelene had some amazing meals over the break so far. Trevor and I got her 993 New Balances and she is very happy!

Ashley Furniture Audition Film

Trevor wrote and directed this audition. He did about half of the editing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsaWcbMfGyk

Trevor Got a Callback!!!!

Trevor received a message for a callback on July 7 for a new pilot called Punchline. It would only be a couple episodes, but who knows what happens if he could get in the door. The most fabulous thing of this whole callback is the creator is a CHRISTIAN comedian. This would be a blessed experience if he can get the part. Pray for him and for God's will.

Check out the creator's link:
http://www.outreach.com/events/christian-comedians/Scott-Wood.aspx?pagemode=testimony

WBKO coverage

Here is a link to a video Trevor reported on for WBKO.

2 auditions, 2 coaching classes, and a voice over

Trevor has an audition for a show called Lincoln Heights, an audition for a pilot called "Punchline" and he got a job for a voiceover spot for a film trailer. It is going to be a busy day. Pray for our safety and timing of getting hither and yonder.

The Hollywood Sign

We spent the afternoon hiking to the Hollywood sign and checking out Lake Hollywood. It was a very exciting time actually, Lake Hollywood is where they filmed the opening scene of Andy Griffith. It was way cool.

The Groundlings: This is a big deal!

Trevor's manager got him into "The Groundlings" teen improve workshop next week. This is a big deal, many of the alumni have worked on snl and madtv. Mr. Miyagi also performed here, he was my favorite. Trevor's manager had to pull some strings to get him into the class. They normally require auditions and other requirements; she worked her magic and got him in. I tell her to work her magic and she regularly does. It is symbolic for me to say work her magic because her father co-wrote the famous song, "This magic Moment"

Burbank Music Academy June 2009

Trevor had the opportunity to participate in the Burbank Music Academy camp last week. It was a very cool experience, kids interested in music were able to come together and learn the drums, piano, guitar and vocals and then form a band. The groups were then able to perform at the end of the week. Eric Mcormack's (of Will and Grace and Trust Me) son was there and the lady from Are We There Yet's son. Trevor sang a song out of his comfort zone, but I was proud of what he did.

1st Baptist of Beverly Hills

Never in a million years did I think I would go to the 1st Baptist Church of Beverly Hills...and hear my son sing Chris Tomlins, "Indescribable". We spent last Sunday night in worship with a small church of less than 40 people inside Beverly Hills city limits and just about two blocks from the famous Beverly Hills sign. Worship was genuine and beautiful. We also had about 12 friends we have made come to support Trevor. Even Trevor's manager and mom came to worship. I believe they experienced worship. I thought Jesus only hung out in Bowling Green; you know Jesus is real and Jesus lives everywhere, including Beverly Hills

Doing Time in Los Angeles

I grew up never having a real dream of my own. I was destined to by the mogul of Millard Martin and Son Plumbing services or... an ice cream truck driver. Both are admirable professions, but neither are awe inspiring avenues for high powered success. Joelene nudged me into teaching, and I am glad. Then came Trevor. Growing up in little BG is great, but seeing the world is amazing. Trevor has a dream and a passion; and from a father's perspective, he is good at acting and singing. He is in Hollywood at least giving it a chance, and for the vast majority of people we have encountered, they feel he is good at it as well. Just because we are here does not mean he is in or even that he can get a shot at any roles. There hasn't been a lot of activity; this leads to frustration on Joelene and I. Joelene and I want something to happen now and we want Hollywood to stop and say Trevor here is your chance. Unfortunately, it doesn't work like that... The most amazing part of all this is that Trevor consistently keeps his head up and never focuses on what doesn't go right, but what does go right. I played golf in the mountains today at a course above Burbank, it was beautiful and using tee discount.com, it only cost $21. I played with 2 guys who are screen writers and have a deal working with cbs for a series like the Mentalist; they both said that what we were doing with Trevor was the right way to do things. They said that our manager was right and that Abrams Artist was a great agency and some people spend 20 years in the business before they have a situation like Trevor has right now. This was encouraging. It is a long road, but it leads somewhere... My favorite quote of all times is from the great Yogi Berra, "When You Come To A Fork In The Road, Take It..."