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Tuesday, June 27, 2000
Quantum ca$h cow
Local retailer sells goods, trinkets to finance independent film project
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ights, camera, action!"
"Tm ready for my close-up, Mr. DeMille."
"You complete me."
Sure, Bryan-College Station does not have
names of celebrities imprinted on star-studded
sidewalks, and talent agencies cannot be found
around every corner. The chances are slim that
Aggieland will Lu'come the next movie capital
of the world, but a local business has recently
turned a spotlight on many aspiring actors in
the Brazos Valley.
The Quantum Cow, located at 403 Uni
versity Drive, is a college student tutoring
service and gift shop, turned movie produc
tion company. This small business is bring
ing a little slice of the movie industry to
Bryan-College Station.
Cyndy Justitz, owner of The Quantum Cow,
is raising money to complete her independent
film, Headshots. She said her interest in the film
and the enthusiasm of her cast and crew may
open a locked door for people struggling to get
into acting and filmmaking.
"It's hard for people to find opportunities in
the movie industry, especially in Texas," she
said. "People interested in film should have the
same opportunities and experience as people
who live in larger cities that cater to the arts,
such as Austin and Los Angeles."
"1 was determined to find local people to
Cyndy Justitz, directo r and Producer of Quantum Cow's, independent film Headshots, sits
With doll Ashley Mo° n ’ a chara cter in the film, at the store’s sidewalk rummage sale.
help make this movie," she said. "The cast
consists mostly of Bryan-College Station resi
dents, and the musical score was composed by
a local musician."
Mark Beal, the film's cinematographer and
a Texas A&M graduate, said he pushed the lim
its with his filming and had artistic freedom
with his photography.
"I am having fun filming Headshots because
the movie is filled with different styles that call
for different camera shots," he said. "Working
on this movie has given me the opportunity to
broaden my personal portfolio and improve
my networking skills with other filmmakers."
Joanne Hogan, an actress in Headshots who
has been a movie extra in major blockbuster
films, including Rushmore and Arlington Road,
said much of the movie was filmed on her
property. She said working on this film has
helped her create an impressive resume.
"I received a bigger part in the movie
than I expected," she said. "Working on
Headshots has strengthened my acting abili
ties and will improve my chances of getting
larger movie roles."
Amy Monroe, one of Headshots' lead ac
tresses, said she was excited to learn there are
people in Bryan-College Station interested in
the arts.
"Sometimes I feel I have no opportunities
in College Station to start my acting career,"
she said. "Just when 1 thought 1 was on a dead
end street, I met Cyndy Justitz. She has given
me hope and endless connections with other
creative people.
"I don't know if Cyndy realizes the oppor
tunities she has given to so many actors," Mon
roe said. "I am thankful to finally be on the road
to becoming a famous actress."
Hogan said Justitz is a dedicated director
and artistic genius.
"Cyndy is compassionate with her entire
Scenes from three of the four stories in the upcoming independent film Headshots.
Top: “Angels;” Left: “Cherries;” Right: “Cut up your friends.”
cast and crew, but still manages to control a
large movie produetjon," she said. "She is a
great filmmaker and has the artistic skills to
become a commercial filmmaker.'
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