METHOD - 21 min. Pilot - Winner of Best Dark Comedy at SCIFF

"METHOD" is a 21 min pilot I wrote, executively produced, co-edited, and starred in. We wanted to satirize how ridiculous and dangerous method actors can be in their preparation, which is why I actually lost 40 lbs. of muscle to play the lead. To go from looking like a "roided-out" boxer in one part of the film, to a skin and bones drug addict in just three months certainly wasn't easy. But this dark comedic satire called for one of those "celebrity body weight publicity stunts" and I rose to the challenge. I received Best Actor at SCIFF for my chilling portrayal of "Jarrod Ryan," and the film received Best Dark Comedy and Best Screenplay as well.

Also, because we ended up having to re-film the beginning of "METHOD" I wound up having to lose all the weight a second time. Thankfully, it only took 2.5 months on the second go around.