What happens when you turn your head away from the camera?

Well....you get downgraded.  That is, you will only receive your session fee (for showing up and working) and a flat rate of about $450+ dollars to run the commercial unlimited times.
Just a little info for those who are interested.

And if you remain principal talent, you will receive residuals($$) based on the number of times it runs on TV nationwide, etc.  For the exact rule, check out www.sag.org

It pays to never look away!!!

Another family spot

KFC Mother's day spot....with all three of my kids!

So this is the second KFC spot that is airing.  I remember the director, Ray D., saying to me, "Keri, let the kid's do whatever they want to."...I promptly protested by saying, "WHY would you say that, out LOUD, in front of my crazies...I mean kids?!?!"  Because it was time for me to learn a lesson in letting go.  It's hard enough being mommy...but being mommy, at work with your kids...at work?!?! Always nerve racking!   I knew that I would do my best to make sure my mug showed up in the commercial (the only way we get paid is to be featured prominently in the spot), and my two older ones are such professionals that I wasn't worried about them.  But remember, one head turn away from camera and that could mean a loss of a lot of potential $$$.

Anyway, I looked up toward the sky and asked the universe for patience and a spirit of fun to be present.  THE UNIVERSE DELIVERED!!  My littlest guy,didn't want to eat the chicken, he wanted to cut it with a knife and fork, AFTER he finished his scavenger hunt... UNDER the table... I laughed, and let go.....45 minutes later, we were done, happy and headed home.

Enjoy this sweet commercial (even if you are a vegetarian...there is always a "spit" bucket on set)!

Sayeed on THE EVENT!

Middle child just shot the last episode of the season for the NBC drama, The Event last week .....ooooooh  I know what happens.........!!!!  Dear Universe....could Mr. Underwood play my dad too? Hee hee hee :-)

Kiddos and Television

You all know that my family is knee deep in this business.... So, how is it that in our house, TV is only allowed on Friday night and Sat/Sun Morning for no more than an Hour?  Well....it's simple:  Since we have always worked for the fun of it, once the job is done, we are off looking for more work..I mean Fun!  Never once have the kids asked when an episode of a show they worked on will air.  In fact, I usually have to tell them, "Hey, I saw you on Desperate Housewives, etc".  The typical response?  COOL....then out the door they go to play!

By making fun the focus, the kids are  not attached to the outcome.  Trust me, we have been in commercials that never air, but it doesn't matter, because the experience was had.


The experience is the Golden Ticket.....seeing a playback of it is just icing on top!