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Your upcoming movie Murder Eleven - in a few words, what is
it about, and what can you tell us about your character in it?
Murder
Eleven is a psychological thriller about two cops trying to find a serial
killer before time runs out for the 11th victim, which is me,
Katey. My character Katey has stumbled down a dark hole of drugs and
prostitution. Your
character Katey goes through some pretty extreme emotions - so what did
you draw upon to bring her to life, and how much of yourself can be found
in your character?
I
did a lot of research on heroin. How someone would fall into that world.
What the withdrawals do to a person, the ticks they have. The stories of
loss were heartbreaking. It helped me realize just how desperate my
character really was. She had lost everything and had nothing to live for.
I believe acting is just that – acting. I
don’t pull from my normal life for a character. If I did I would have to
live with my therapist! To what extent could you identify
with the serial killer theme of the movie, and what were your first
thoughts when you learned about the film's subject matter?
I
love dark and twisty roles. It gives me a chance to really think outside
of my every day box. I loved the script at first read. It has a VERY cool
twist to it! The crazy thing is by the time we were filming in NJ there
really was a serial killer picking off prostitutes. It was all over the
news.
How
did you get involved with the project to begin with?
I met the director, Jim Klock [Jim
Klock interview - click here], about a year prior
to reading the script. I was in a feature he was a producer on called
Flutter. We met on set
in Newcastle. After we both returned we started meeting up for coffee,
talking about films, and became great friends. Before Murder Eleven we did
a short film set in the 40s. We work really well together.
Do
talk about your director/co-star Jim Klock for a bit, and what was your
collaboration like? He’s amazing to work with.
I could call him at any time with a question about my character and he
would walk me though it. Rehearsals were a complete open forum. He let me
try all different kinds of angles with Katey and never let any idea go to
waste. As an actor he gives you 100% all the time. In real life, as a
director, and as an actor he’s completely selfless.
What can you tell us about the shoot
as such, and the on-set atmosphere?
It was a 12 day shoot. My
scenes were all at night. We would go to bed when the sun was coming up!
The cast and crew were a cohesive unit. In between my takes they would
always try and have a little fun or make jokes so I wasn’t in that dark
and twisty place at all times. Being tied up and tortured for 6 days
straight can make you crazy. To switch gears a
bit, you've recently also starred in the comedy The Blackout - now
what's that one about, what can you tell us about your character?
The Blackout is the polar
opposite film to Murder Eleven. It’s basically a rock band that throws
an epic party only to wake up to a dead body in the pool and zero memories
of the night’s festivities! I play Jenny, the love interest. She’s
focused, driven, and torn between her career and her boyfriend.
What
did you draw upon to bring her to life, and what can you tell us about
your personal sense of humour?
I
tried to keep her as real as possible. In a movie with as many big and
over the top characters as this you need someone to be the anchor.
I tend to be surrounded by a lot of people with a
dry sense of humor. I wouldn’t have it any other way! Now how did you get
involved with this project, and between The Blackout and Murder
Eleven - which kind of role/genre do you prefer as an actress?
I
helped develop Blackout so I was there from the get go. It’s such a
rewarding feeling to have a concept and see it all the way through
completion.
As for the genre part of the question, I would
say I like comedies more. I’m actually a HUGE scaredy cat! I can barely
watch Criminal Minds without getting nightmares.
Do
talk about The Blackout's director Matt Hish
[Matt Hish interview - click here]
for a bit, and about
the shoot as such!
This shoot was insane! We
had so many funny personalities on set which lead to a great deal of
improvisation during the scenes. We had to cut multiple times because of
laughter from the crew. This was Matt’s first feature film and he did an
outstanding job. He also played the villain so he had his hands full. Any other present/future projects
you'd like to talk about? I recently just produced and
acted in another thriller called A Haunting of The Innocence. That was a
15 day shoot in Paso Robles, California. I got to work with Judd Nelson
which was awesome! I’m a huge Breakfast Club fan! How did you get into acting to
begin with, and did you receive any formal training on the subject? I started as a professional
dancer in High School. My mom let me dance on tour, videos, commercials
etc, as long as I kept my grades up. I also started modeling at a young
age which took me all over the US, Europe, and South America. After that
the entertainment bug bit me and I started acting. I trained with top
coaches all over LA for about 4 years. My last and favorite class was at
Gray Studios in North Hollywood. Can
you still remember your first time in front of a movie/TV-camera, and what
was that experience like? I can’t remember - that’s
terrible, right?!?! I can tell you that to this day when it is one of the
greatest feelings I’ve ever experienced.
What can you tell us about
your filmwork prior to The Blackout and Murder Eleven?
Right
before that I worked on a RomCom with Jane Seymour and Kellan lutz called
Love, Wedding, Marriage. That was filmed in New Orleans. I lived off of
chicory coffee and beignets.
On
the Newcastle shoot I spoke about early I played Billy Zane’s wife.
Watching him on set was priceless. I learned more there than in a year of
school!
I also love to get involved in webisodes, videos,
and shorts. I’m an acting junkie! I just love to be working on a
project. I did a really fun music video called Blinded with Anderson
Davis. Ladies, you may know him as the Zesty Guy! That was a great shoot!
I got to be a bad ass.
How
would you describe yourself as an actress, and some of your techniques to
bring your characters to life? I’m committed to my role.
I do what feels right. I don’t over think or over-analyze it too much. I
try and live in the moment and react honestly as the character. I
personally don’t like to over-rehearse or work a scene to death. I feel
like you ruin the magic. Actresses (or indeed
actors) who inspire you?
I’m
obsessed with Kate Winlset. I think she handles every genre with ease and
a sense of honesty.
Meryl Streep is beyond any other female out
there. I don’t know how she does it. Your favourite movies?
Don’t
laugh, I’m all across the board on this one.
Princess Bride, Fight Club, Braveheart, Dark
Knight, Bridesmaids, Dirty Dancing, Dark Crystal, and In Bruges.
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and of course, films you really deplore? Not really. Like I said
earlier, I’m not a big horror fan. Your website,
Facebook, whatever else?
Website:
www.autumnfederici.com
Twitter:
@autumnfederici
Facebook:
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Anything else you are dying to
mention and I have merely forgotten to ask? I think your questions were
perfect! Thanks for interviewing me! Thanks for
the interview!
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