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June Moon
Drama Desk Award winner Jonathan Silverstein directs Vi in George Kaufman's "June Moon," running February 23 - March 4 at the La Jolla Playhouse. More information and tickets can be found in the link below.
http://theatre.ucsd.edu/season/JuneMoon/index.html
Return to Start
The full length feature by director Ken Castellano, starring Vi Flaten and Michael Bianco, will premiere on Thursday, January 5th, 8PM at the Digiplex Rialto Theater in Westfield, New Jersey.
Go here for tickets: http://www.eventbee.com/v/rts
UCSD/La Jolla Playhouse
Vi has just entered the MFA Acting program at UCSD/La Jolla Playhouse - consistently ranked one of the top three graduate acting programs in the country and accepting only 8 students.
Stay tuned for details on when you can catch a show of hers at the gorgeous La Jolla Playhouse.
I Just Want My Pants Back
The MTV pilot Vi worked on just aired after the Video Music Awards! Here's her scene. And yes, she is definitely that competitive while playing Wii in real life.
Raymour & Flanigan
Vi's second commercial for Raymour & Flanigan just started airing. Take a look!
Return to Start
The website for the independent feature length film Vi starred in, ReturntoStart.com, has been re-booted. Check out the new clips and photos!
Theatre Cedar Rapids
This July, Vi will be returning to her first community theater to teach classes in Auditioning and On-Camera Technique. Enroll and learn top-notch tricks without having to move to New York!
For full class descriptions, prices, dates, and to reserve your spot, go here: http://www.theatrecr.org/2011/05/adult-acting-workshops/
Legit Reel
Check out Vi's new legit reel, with highlights from Law & Order SVU, TVLand Movie Cliché Theater, Tom & Sabrina Divorce, and College Humor.
30 Rock
Vi was put on hold for a spot on 30 Rock!
Gerber
Vi's national Gerber commercial is currently airing!
Raymour & Flanigan
Take a look at Vi's new commercial for Raymour & Flanigan.
Hobroken
Take a look at the newest trailer for Hobroken, an independent tv pilot Vi worked on!
Dell, Gerber, Google, and Lenscrafters!
In the first month of 2011 alone, Vi has shot a Dell industrial, a Gerber commercial, a Google spec commercial, and a print ad for LensCrafters!
Law & Order: SVU
Vi's first episode of Law & Order SVU recently aired. Take a look!
Commercial Reel
Check out Vi Flaten's brand new commercial reel and enjoy a few seconds of her favorite Devo song, too.
Hobroken
Vi wrapped shooting for another tv pilot titled "Hobroken," in which she plays a nagging girlfriend. Imagine that. A girlfriend who nags! It's clearly a fantasy piece.
Joey Fehrenbach - Don't Wake Me
Vi sang a track on downtempo electronic artist Joey Fehrenbach's new album. Buy "Untouchable" on iTunes today!
http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/joey-fehrenbach/id163975870
I Just Want My Pants Back
Vi shot a scene as a trash-talkin' Wii player for the MTV pilot, "I Just Want My Pants Back," directed by Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity, Swingers) and cast by Marc Hirschfeld (Seinfeld).
Puma
See Vi in Puma's new "Afterhours Athlete" commercial, popping up at :52 and 1:06.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoxCF1xZ7Pk
Return to Start
Vi's latest feature film "Return to Start" has wrapped. Follow the link below for behind-the-scenes pictures!
http://www.returntostart.com/blog/2010/08/16/return-to-start-production-wrapped-view-cast-photos/
MTV and Poptarts
Vi just shot a MTV promo for a new Poptarts contest - and went home with a lovely sketch of what she'd look like if she were a Poptart.
Killing the Dog
The newest teaser trailer for "Killing the Dog" is up!
http://www.indiegogo.com/KillingTheDog?i=shlk
AbsolutBrooklyn
Did you catch Vi on the cover of AM New York? If you missed her, don't worry. You can still see her on subway and bus stops all over New York!
Sephora
Vi filmed a Sephora commercial for Tokidoki - one of her favorite clothing (and now makeup) lines!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJUvL_qVyxk
Abrams
Vi is now freelancing commercially with Abrams and could not be happier.
http://www.abramsartists.com
Return to Start
Vi began filming for the independent feature film "Return to Start" and is loving all the hugs she's getting from little kids who call her "tooth fairy!" Follow the website to see the movie's progress.
http://www.returntostart.com
E-Harmony
Vi spoofs a romance movie cliché in a really darn funny commercial for E-Harmony. See it on TVLand!
Killing the Dog
Vi began filming the feature "Killing the Dog" - a human story about inhuman people.
http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#!/group.php?gid=36395459071&ref=ts
Samsung
Vi had a blast singing "Bohemian Rapsody" and filming an international web-commercial for Samsung.
Spike TV Bud Light Promo
Wearing a 80 lb, strapless wedding dress for 14 hours for a Spike TV Bud Light shoot has given Vi a new respect for brides. Watch the promo during the UFC fight on June 12th!
AboutFace
Vi is excited to begin freelancing with Jenevieve Brewer and all the lovely ladies at AboutFace.
http://www.aboutfacetalent.com/
Tom and Sabrina Divorce - A Love Story
Support a great indie movie and get a sneak peak of it too! Even $10 makes a difference. Follow the link to see a bit of "Tom and Sabrina Divorce" and be persuaded:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1755909686/tom-and-sabrina-divorce-a-love-story-very-independ
3 Women
Vi was called back for Robert Shaw's US production of "3 Women," originally staged in London and coming to Off-Broadway this fall.
Puma
Telsey + Co cast Vi as a lead in a Puma commercial! It was a great shoot - despite some bruises incurred from a crash during a piggyback-race scene.
Return to Start
Vi began rehearsals for 908Media's next feature film, "Return to Start." She plays the female lead, Vera.
Killing the Dog
Vi was cast as Matt's Mother in the indie feature, "Killing the Dog." Watch the trailer here:
The Screwtape Letters
Vi was called back for the Toadpipe standby in "The Screwtape Letters" coming to Off-Broadway.
Sabrina and Tom Divorce
Vi began filming Silvana Jakich's feature film "Sabrina and Tom Divorce," in which she plays Sabrina, the female lead.
Old Globe
Vi was selected as a finalist in the Old Globe's prestigious and highly selective MFA program!
M&M/Mars Corp's Bright Tea
The Mars Corporation is starting a line of teas and Vi is in its marketing campaign!
Absolut Vodka
Vi is keeping busy with print lately! She just finished shooting a print ad for a limited edition Absolut Vodka - Absolut Brooklyn.
Nationwide Insurance
Vi had a great time playing a young mom in a Nationwide insurance photo shoot. Check your insurance pamphlets soon for pictures of a well-dressed mom being karate-chopped by a 6-year-old.
Not Another Reality Show
The trailer for Vi's pilot "Not Another Reality Show" is up. Watch
and become a fan of the show on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=556212758392&ref=mf
Plus some great behind the scenes photography by Ruvi Lieder can be
seen here:
http://ruviphoto.blogspot.com/2010/02/not-another-reality-show.html
Global the Game
Vi shot an industrial for Global the Game. Follow this link to
watch the whole thing, or just the last five seconds (which she thinks
are the best.)
http://vimeo.com/9515056
CollegeHumor.Com
Vi spoofs one of her idols, Trinity from The Matrix, with College Humor. See it here:
http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1928318
Equity
Vi Flaten is now an official member of Actor's Equity!
Not Another Reality Show
Vi began shooting the pilot, "Not Another Reality Show," directed by Dave Popkins. She plays Rebecca, a camera store employee being set up with the world's most socially awkward producer.
http://www.timessquaregossip.com/2010/01/not-another-reality-show-films-in-nyc.html
Quintiles
Vi just had a fantastic shoot for Quintiles at Chelsea Piers, thanks to her fantastic print agent Erica Moran at BMG.
1-800-Flowers
Vi's national commercial for 1-800-Flowers is airing all over the place! See it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SflATHI9UUY&feature=player_embedded
Angry Young Women in Low Rise Jeans
Angry Young Women in Low Rise Jeans with High Class Issues runs 12/2 - 12/22 at Theater for the New City. Information below:
http://www.angryyoungwomen.net/about.php
Hopenhagen
Vi had a great shoot with Ogilvy and Mather for the United Nations' "Hopenhagen" conference. You can catch the right half of her at 1:12!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/24/the-united-faces-of-hopen_n_368945.html
Avalon
Vi is thrilled to be freelancing with one of the sweetest people she's ever met - Erica Moran of Avalon and BMG.
http://www.avalonartists.com