After the interview aired, Halfdan contacted me about the show. Because he enjoyed the way I conducted our talk, he invited me to be a moderator for one of the events in Cinequest- something I was unfamiliar with. However, he explained to me that when special guests arrived at the film festival I would lead an interview with them on stage in front of a large audience in order to expose some engaging insights into these artist's lives.
I happily accepted.
As the event drew closer I found I was to interview Alyson Stoner, actress, dancer and singer, best known for her work in Cheaper By the Dozen, Step Up, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and on the Disney short, "Mike's Super Short Show".
Alyson was to receive the Maverick Spirit Award which honors actors and actresses whom continue to take risks in the industry.
The event would take place Saturday March 5, 2011 at the San Jose Reparatory theater.
I would be lying to say I was not nervous.
However, once I met the 17 year old and we began talking, stories flowed naturally out of her and the interview was an overall success. My favorite story of hers was when she was speaking about her experience as a dancer in a Missy Elliot Hip/Hop Rap music video with guest artist Ludacris.
After her grandmother accompainied her on the set (Alyson was 10 at the time) she went back home to tell her friends she met "the world's greatest rapper, Ridiculous!"
It was truly a joy and a pleasure to have that opportunity.
Still attempting to find the video footage of the event but will update it as soon as possible.
Such a great experience!
Below is a photo of Alyson accepting the award from Jon M. Chu, director of Step Up 3D and Justin Bieber's Never Say Never. From left to right: Alyson Stoner, Casey Coughlin, Jon M. Chu
Photograph of Alyson Stoner at Disney event and below, Director Jon M. Chu With Justin Bieber at the premiere of the film Justin Bieber Never Say Never
Below is another link of myself during the interview, here I am listed as "Host from Santa Cruz"
To watch "Cinequest Connecting" in which part of the interview is showcased click here
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