Just like Sheila E., Devi wants to live the glamorous life. She’s not quite there yet. In the meantime, here’s where she’s at…


If The Tornado Ruins Our Shot, Can We Fix it in Post?

June 6th, 2010 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)

pulp shadow smSo I suppose the one setback in shooting a film that’s comprised of nearly all exteriors at night in the Midwest in June are those pesky tornadoes.  Oops. Read the rest of this entry »

We’re Shooting a Movie – Yay!

June 4th, 2010 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)

makeup smdolly shot smThere’s no place like home!  It feels so good to have the team back together in our natural habitat – on a movie set! We kicked off the shoot for Last Seen on Dolores Street last night, and so far so good.   We’ll share stills and more details after we wrap.  Have a great weekend!

“Because I am a Rude French Waiter, Madame!” – Cannes Independent Day 11

June 3rd, 2010 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)

devi georg barbie smOops.  I thought I had an interview with Chris Jones Friday morning at 11, but it turned out we had a miscommunication about the word “tomorrow”  when employed in an e-mail sent at 2:45 AM and, alas, missed one another.   Next time.  I was sorry to miss the opportunity to catch up, but I was admittedly grateful for the extra sleep – ah, blessed snooze button. Read the rest of this entry »

I Have Melanin?! – Cannes Independent Day 10

June 2nd, 2010 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)

bathroomAfter my morning laps, I slipped out of my swimsuit and looked in the mirror, horrified.  I raced out of the bathroom to show Agustin, “What the HELL is that?!”  I demanded as I showed him the foreign sight.  He smiled, “Those would be tan lines,” he patiently explained.  I was stunned, “I have melanin?!”  Fancy that.

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Cannes Market 101 – “I Wasn’t Selling, I Was Facilitating” – Cannes Independent DAY 9

June 1st, 2010 by Devi Snively (The Directrix)

splendid 2 smWhen you awaken to a book deal, a TV deal and a possible distribution deal before breakfast, chances are it’s not gonna be a total crap day.  And to make it that much sweeter, the pool was algae-free at last – splendid indeed! Read the rest of this entry »