Meet the NYU filmmakers who created the Subway Fresh Artists Series
"Double Crossed:"
Forest Conner (MBA/MFA)
Forest Conner graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2006 with a dual-degree in Computer Science and Psychology, specializing in Arti?cial Intelligence Research. Since graduation, Forest has worked in the fast-paced world of software development in Silicon
Valley for the networking giant Cisco Systems, Inc. while spending his free time entering short ?lm competitions in the San Francisco Bay Area and fostering his love for ?lm production. It was from this experience that he decided to enter the graduate program at NYU.
Through the dual-degree program, he strives to understand the business of ?lm, with the ambition of becoming an independent ?lm producer. With the world-class professors and the access to some of the nation's greatest ?lmmaking talent, he believes that the opportunities are limitless.
Forest was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina.
John Ryan Johnson (MFA)
John Ryan Johnson is an independent filmmaker based in New York City. His diverse production experience as a writer, producer, director, and cinematographer covers both narrative and documentary film, commercials, music videos and television in the U.S. and abroad.
Ryan's latest commercial, "Celebrate Responsibly", won the Esquire/Ciroc Ultra Premium Cut Contest and aired on Bravo! on New Year's Eve 2012.
Ryan's NBA spec commercial, "Nine to Five" was selected to the 2012 SHOOT Online New Director's Showcase and was named a finalist in both the 2012 AICP Awards and the 2012 Porsche International Student Advertising Film Awards.
Ryan is currently finishing his NYU Graduate Thesis film, “Anatomy of an American Dream”.
Zachary Kerschberg (MFA)
Zachary Kerschberg is an award winning narrative and documentary ?lmmaker. He holds an Honors B.A. in Romance Languages and Literatures from UC Berkeley and an M.F.A. in Dramatic Writing from NYU. He was a Fulbright fellow to Dubai in 2008 and is currently completing a second M.F.A. in Directing at NYU.
Watch Double Crossed now:
Episode 1: Jack Nolan, private eye and black marketeer, sticks his neck out for no one, until an old flame walks back into his life.
Episode 2: Jack Nolan crosses the city to find Angela Winters and unravel the mysterious gift cards, but discovers more than he bargained for.
Episode 3: Double crossed by the woman he once loved, Jack Nolan risks everything to end prohibition and restore freedom of choice.
Credits:
CAST
Episode 1
Peter O'Leary - Jack Nolan
Justine Cotsonas - Angela / Crystal
Aaron Costa Ganis - Sam White
Lucy Walters - Waitress
Peter Hart - Sandwich Coat Man
Justin Luis Denis - Timmy McDonald
Carmine Raspaolo - Mayor
Eden Duncan Smith - Papergirl
Anthony Govine - Sax Player
Miguel Govea - Government Official
Pasquale Di Stasio - Bouncer
Constantine Goltsev - Bouncer
Episode 2
Peter O'Leary - Jack Nolan
Justine Cotsonas - Angela / Crystal
Aaron Costa Ganis - Sam White
Eric Rolland - Chef
Marylouise Burke - Taxi Dispatcher
Episode 3
Peter O'Leary - Jack Nolan
Justine Cotsonas - Angela / Crystal
Aaron Costa Ganis - Sam White
Eric Rolland - Chef
Lucy Walters - Waitress
Eden Duncan Smith - Papergirl
John Ryan Johnson - Ralph
Anthony Govine - Sax Player
Mike Lubik - Roughneck Mike
Lee Zuniss - Roughneck Lee
CREW
Writers: Forest Conner, John Ryan Johnson, Zach Kerschberg
Directors: Zach Kerschberg, John Ryan Johnson
Producer: Forest Conner
1st AD: Eunice Lau, Leonora Lonsdale
2nd AD: Aina Segui
UPM: Stefanie Coimbra
Script Supervisor: Lisa Fusco
Cinematographer: John Ryan Johnson
Camera Operator: Edna Luise Biesold
1st AC: Aileen Taylor, Marcos Herrera, Kyle Sather
2nd AC: Luis Quintero, Asantewaa Prempah
Steadicam Operator: Dave Isern
DIT: Nikita Liamzine
Gaffer: Conor Stalvey
Best Boy: Philip Prince
Key Grip: Harry Ycaza
G/E: Fernando Martinez
G/E: Derek Stalley
Driver: Dan Whitman, Andrew Hess, Ryan Reynolds, Stephan Mathurin
Sound Mixer: Jim Weidner, Jacopo Messina
Sound Design and Mix: Marcelo Añez
Editor: Craig Youngren
Colorist: Pedro J Padilla
Production Designer: Harry Mavromichalis
Art Dept: Jacinto Romero, Ivan Calixto, Stella Toppan, Hailey Rogge, Ila Duncan, Orges Bakalli, Jennifer Rosari, Morgan Smith, Robbie Frischling-Sosman
Graphic Designer: Derek Gabryszak
Costume Designer: Lauren George
Hair and Makeup: Emma Berley, Heidi Pakdel, Shaun Thomas Gibson
Still Photographer: Ruoyi Jiang
Special Thanks:
Jordan Bayne
Ricardo Sala
Morgan Jane Smith
Laura Moss
Abu Shawky
Lydia Darly
Gizem Mut
Anastasia Soloveva
Bea Dela Cruz
Lika Hinic
Eugenia Tempesta
Adriana Youngren
Fiona Murguia
Tine Thomasen
Jarreau Carillo
Rajat Sharma
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What To Look For On My Damn Channel In The Next Few Weeks:
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McMayhem, "TBD"
Matt McMayhem runs around Los Angeles bringing his unique brand of "Human Graffiti" to the people... whether they want it or not.
The boys are back and town and by in town I mean on the internet. Join Danisnotonfire and AmazingPhil every Monday as they talk about everything alien, paranormal, and strange.
11/6
The Bill Murray Show Starring Mark Malkoff, Episode 10
Comedian Mark Malkoff is determined to make a video each week until actor Bill Murray agrees to have dinner at Mark' home in Queens, New York. This week, actor Zach Galligan stops by.
Essnemma, "Grab Bag"
The newest member of the My Damn Channel family is actress
Emma Caulfield! Best known for her role on Joss Whedon TV series, "Buffy The Vampire Slayer," she'll be making vlogs for us every Tuesday and Thursday.
11/7
My Damn Channel LIVE, Special Guest: Dan St. Germain
Dan will be joining Beth in the studio to talk about his series Kicking Dan Out.
Join Beth for some live chatting. She'll be answering your questions and comments LIVE!
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Daily GraceMondays are "miscellaneous" with our favorite daily vlogger, but for the past couple of weeks she's been imploring us to
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My Damn Channel LIVE, Guest Host: Trish Nelson
Daily Grace usually hosts Tuesdays, but in her absence, My Damn Channel LIVE favorite guest host Trish Nelson is on board!
The Bill Murray Show Starring Mark Malkoff, Episode 8
Comedian Mark Malkoff is determined to make a video each week until actor Bill Murray agrees to have dinner at Mark's home in Queens, New York. This week, comedy writer
Jeffrey Gurian stops by.
Essnemma, "Grab Bag"
The newest member of the My Damn Channel family is actress
Emma Caulfield! Best known for her role on Joss Whedon TV series, "Buffy The Vampire Slayer," she'll be making vlogs for us every Tuesday and Thursday.
Kicking Dan Out, "One-Night Stand" SEASON PREMIERE
Starring comedian Dan St. Germain as a man who just can't seem to keep a gig, a girlfriend or a place to live. The pilot aired earlier this year
during an episode of My Damn Channel LIVE. In this episode, Dan doesn't want to leave the bed of a girl who can't really remember how he got there.
Coffey ChatLook for the latest episode from our vlogger, Shannon Coffey. New episodes every Tuesday! Last week she had some computer troubles and couldn't make a video! Let's just blame it on the recent
Monster Moon.
10/17
Status Kill, Episode 7: "Checking In"
Special Agent Sparks is trying to protect the Mayor from an assassination attempt, but the Mayor is addicted to "checking in" on social media wherever he goes.
My Damn Channel LIVE, Special Guest:
Seth HerzogCurrently the warm-up comic for "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon," he also hosts a weekly comedy show in New York City called
"Sweet," a comedy industry staple, according to The New York Times.
10/18
Throwback Thursday:
Workless - "This Is Nothing"Each Thursday we highlight on our homepage a video from our archive. "Workless" is an office comedy from the director of "Katt Williams: American Hustle." In "This Is Nothing," Jen Smedley (who also wrote the episode) has something on her lip. Don't worry about it. It's nothing.
Co-op Of The Damned, "Zombies Doing Mundane Things"
It's two weeks before Halloween, and do you think zombies are prepping for their big day? Well, you're wrong.
My Damn Channel LIVE, Host: Daily Grace
Daily Grace couldn't make her regular Tuesday hosting gig this week, so she's on Thursday instead! Get into the chat early to make sure she sees your comment!
10/19
My Damn Channel LIVE, Special Guests: Finesse Mitchell, Capone and Spinderella
Finesse Mitchell is a comedian and author, Capone is a rapper and Spinderella is probably most well-known for being a part of classic hip hop group Salt-n-Pepa, but all of our guests are part of
The Comedy Shaq Network!
10/22
Answerly - "Hayley Answers"
It's Monday, and Hayley Hoover is back with advice for college students, covering everything from studying tips to eating on a limited budget. Bagels and instant ramen, anyone?
Harry Shearer - "Your Thing"
A brand-new music video from Harry's latest album,
"Can't Take A Hint." Two-note melody? Check. Two-word lyric? Close. Pop simplicity? You bet.
10/23
The Bill Murray Show Starring Mark Malkoff, Episode 9
Mark's video quest to get actor Bill Murray to visit Mark's home in Queens, NY continues. This week Mark stops by a screening for Bill Murray's newest movie,
"Hyde Park On Hudson." Will he finally get to meet Bill Murray? We won't spoil it, but we can tell you that Mark DOES get to meet Sting!
10/24
The Jon Friedman Internet Program, "Casper"
Casper The Friendly ghost needs an intervention.
Answerly, "Ask Joe"
Joseph Birdsong gives SFW relationship and sex advice.
My Damn Channel LIVE, Halloween Special! Special Guests: Hannah Hart, Tyler Oakley, Chris Gethard, Daily Grace
Halloween comes early to My Damn Channel LIVE! Beth has a million (well, a lot!) of special guests!
10/25
Co-op Of The Damned, "Mist"
In keeping with the Halloween spirit, we have an all-new episode of our favorite horror/comedy series set in a haunted New York apartment building.
Essnemma, "Advice Thursday"
Every Thursday, Emma Caulfield answers questions that fans leave for her on Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr.
Throwback Thursday:
Slacktory - "Nailed It: How To Carve A Pumpkin"Slacktory editor Nick Douglas made this video last year and it remains one of the best pumpkin carving how-to's we've ever seen.
10/26
Answerly, "Kristina Answers"
Kristina Horner revels in her nerdiness with game reviews, movie reviews, and tips for how to feel less awkward.
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McMayhem "Episode TBD"
Matt McManus runs around Los Angeles putting strangers into awkward situations.
Daily Grace
My Damn Channel's vlog superstar returns to daily video-making after a well-deserved week off. (One week = a billion years in internet terms.)
Answerly, "Hayley Answers"
Hayley Hoover doles out helpful hints to college (and college-bound) students.
My Damn Channel LIVE, "Hanging With Beth"
Host Beth Hoyt devotes Monday LIVE shows to responding to viewer comments with extended Q&A segments!
8/21
Coffey Chat
Look for the latest episode from our newest vlogger, Shannon Coffey. New episodes every Tuesday!
8/22
Status Kill, "Happy Birthday"
When you write "Happy Birthday" on someone's Facebook wall, do you know what kind of havoc you can cause? For someone in the line of work as covert operative Denton Sparks, constant social media updates can be a hazard. Maybe you can put this video on someone's wall?
My Damn Channel LIVE, Special Guests: W. Kamau Bell and Janine Brito, star and writer on new FX show
Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell
W. Kamau Bell is a fast-rising socio-political comedian and the star of
Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell, which premiered August 9th on FX and is executive-produced by Chris Rock.
8/24
You Suck At Photoshop, Volume #30: SEASON FINALE
People's Choice Webby Award-winner of Best Comedy Series in 2008, this season has seen Photoshop genius Donnie Hoyle return after a long hiatus in the Himalayas. He has finally confronted his arch-nemesis, who somehow seems to know Donnie better than he knows himself... all the while making sure to impart usable Photoshop tips to viewers.
8/27
Harry Shearer, Music Video: "Celebrity Booze Endorser"
One of America's premiere satirists, Harry Shearer's newest album is called
Can't Take A Hint and is available for purchase starting 8/27. The first song from the album features Fountains Of Wayne singing backup to Harry's comedic musical take on the phenomenon of celebrities using their fame to promote alcohol. The video finds its home on MyDamnChannel.com following an exclusive week-long sneak peek on
Grammy.com.
8/29
Save The Supers, Episode 5, TBD
A hit at
Comic-Con, the newest series from
Sandeep Parikh continues its look at a group of financially-strapped superheroes through a mockumentary lens. This week's episode features guest star <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1463709/">Fiona Gubelmann</a> from the FX comedy <i>Wilfred</i>.
Answerly, "Ask Joe"
Joseph Birdsong gives SFW relationship and sex advice.
8/29
My Damn Channel LIVE, "Beth and Grace End of the Summer Hangout"
Both of the regular My Damn Channel LIVE hosts-- Beth Hoyt and Grace Helbig-- climb into a kiddie pool to reflect on all that happened over the summer.
8/31
Answerly, "Kristina Answers"
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How many movies can one man watch in one month?
Who hasn't had the fantasy: "I'm going to stay home and watch movies all day. I'm going to catch up on the classics, see all those movies that I never had time to see, hell... I'll maybe I'll even watch a couple of those romantic comedies that my wife is always trying to make me enjoy... just because I CAN. I have Netflix streaming and I have access to a million movies 24 hours a day. WHY CAN'T I JUST STAY HOME AND WATCH MOVIES?"
Verbatim, right? Now you're all, "Get out of my head, My Damn Channel!"
Too late. We're just gonna dig in deeper because
Mark Malkoff lived out your Netflix streaming movie watching fantasy and filmed it for us.
For "Netflix Challenge," Mark wanted to see exactly how many movies he could watch for $7.99 per month. Turns out, it's 252.
Before you say, "252? Well that sounds
easy as sh*t," think about this: Mark gained 6 pounds by barely moving all month. When he did move, he still had to watch movies on his iPhone and iPad. He started doing bad Jack Nicholson impressions.
Of course, the good parts of this whole thing are that both Andrew McCarthy and Jason London decided to provide him with live commentary of the movies
St. Elmo's Fire and
Dazed and Confused, respectively.
Make sure you
watch the video to see how Mark took movie suggestions from people on Twitter, Facebook -- even Mashable commenters. Watch it to see Andrew McCarthy cart Mark around in a red wagon. And watch it to see how Mark got through all of these movies (yes, he even devoted an entire day to Razzie winners):
#1. The Graduate
#2. Chinatown
#3. Bonnie and Clyde
#4. A Clockwork Orange
#5. Paper Moon
#6. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
#7. Harold and Maude
#8. Marathon Man
#9. Being John Malkovich
#10. Reservoir Dogs
#11. Swingers
#12. Trainspotting
#13. Clerks
#14. Girl, Interrupted
#15. The Grifters
#16. Sliding Doors
#17. Reality Bites
#18. Office Space
#19. The Big Lebowski
#20. Ghostbusters
#21. Dumb and Dumber
#22. Airplane
#23. The Producers
#24. This is Spinal Tap
#25. Arthur
#26. Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop
#27. Client 9: Rise and Fall of Elliot Spitzer
#28. Rolling Stones: Stones in Exile
#29. Page One: Inside the New York Times
#30. Waiting for Superman
#31. American: The Bill Hicks Story
#32. Classic Albums: U2: The Joshua Tree
#33. The Way We Get By
#34. I Am Trying To Break Your Heart
#35. St. Elmo’s Fire
#36. Dirty Dancing
#37. The Lost Boys
#38. Dream a Little Dream
#39. License to Drive
#40. Girls Just Want to Have Fun
#41. Heathers
#42. Weird Science
#43. Duck Soup
#44. A Night in Casablanca
#45. Love Happy
#46. Steamboat Bill, Jr.
#47. College
#48. The Navigator
#49. Seven Chances
#50. Sherlock Jr.
#51. Go West
#52. Our Hospitality
#54. Rocky
#55. Hoosiers
#56. The Hustler
#57. The Longest Yard (original)
#58. The Cutting Edge
#59. Senna
#60. Fever Pitch (original)
#61. The Terminator
#62. Die Hard 2
#63. Lethal Weapon
#64. 13 Assassins
#65. Enter the Dragon
#66. The Expendables
#67. Dillinger
#68. Dirty Harry
#69. Donnie Darko
#70. Tiny Furniture
#71. Wet Hot American Summer
#72. World’s Greatest Dad
#73. Punch-Drunk Love
#74. Broken Flowers
#75. Anvil! The Story of Anvil
#76. Winter’s Bone
#77. Insidious
#78. An American Werewolf in London
#79. Paranormal Activity 2
#80. Creature from the Black Lagoon
#81. Saw: The Final Chapter
#82. House on Haunted Hill
#83. Dracula
#84. Audition
#85. Scream 2
#86. Being Elmo
#87. Helvetica
#88. Dazed and Confused
#89. Bill Cunningham New York
#90. This Film is Not Yet Rated
#91. Dear Zachary
#92. Man on a Wire
#93. Cave of Forgotten Dreams
#94. Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story
#95. Dive
#96. Gigli
#97. Battlefield Earth
#98. Xanadu
#99. Cop and a Half
#100. Indecent Proposal
#101. The Last Airbender
#102. Rocky 4
#103. Spy Kids
#104. Cheaper by the Dozen
#105. Fred: The Movie
#106. Dr. Dolittle
#107. Dark Crystal
#108. Babe: Pig in the City
#109. Rango
#110. Labyrinth
#111. True Grit (original)
#112. True Grit (remake)
#113. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
#114. Dead Man
#115. Shane
#116. Two Mules for Sister Sara
#117. The Warrior’s Way
#118. High School Musical
#119. Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
#120. Sense and Sensibility
#121. Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family
#122. Iron Man 2
#123. The Phantom
#124. Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo
#125. Planet of the Apes
#126. They Live
#127. RoboCop
#128. Serenity
#129. Starship Troopers
#130. Dreamscape
#131. The Final Countdown
#132. 1984
#133. Little Shop of Horrors (original)
#134. Annie
#135. Gypsy
#136. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
#137. Love Me Tender
#138. Camp
#139. Bikini Beach
#140. There’s No Business Like Show Business
#141. Troll 2
#142. Cool as Ice
#143. Birdemic: Shock and Terror
#144. The Garbage Pail Kids Movie
#145. Titanic 2
#146. Ed
#147. Best Worst Movie
#148. Shark Attack 3: Megalondon
#149. The Thing with Two Heads
#150. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
#151. Oldboy
#152. Exit Through the Gift Shop
#153. Brick
#154. Good Will Hunting
#155. Trollhunter
#156. Malice in Wonderland
#157. 21 Grams
#158. Tucker and Dale vs. Evil
#159. Network
#160. Edward Scissorhands
#161. Top Gun
#162. Time Bandits
#163. The Red Balloon
#164. The Wiz
#165. The Karate Kid#
#166. Swimming with Sharks
#167. The People vs. George Lucas
#168. Thirst
#169. Return of the Pink Panther
#170. Buck
#171. The Landlord
#172. One Bright Shinning Moment
#173. The Paper Chase
#174. Reel injun
#175. Tales from the Script
#176. Murder!
#177. Dail M for Murder
#178. The Lady Vanishes
#179. The Manxman
#180. Young and Innocent
#181. Number 17
#182. The Man Who Knew Too Much
#183. The Stranger
#184. Breakfast at Tiffany’s
#185. The Seven Year Itch
#186. The King and Four Queens
#187. The Lady Eve
#188. How to Steal a Million
#189. Anastasia
#190. Father’s Little Dividend
#191. The Raven
#192. Serpico
#193. Smoke Signals
#194. Passion of the Christ
#195. Whale Rider
#196. The Lincoln Lawyers
#197. 8 ½
#198. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
#199. The Outsider
#200. Submarine
#201. Ballerina
#202. The Trip
#203. Gosford Park
#204. Groundhog Day
#205. Me and Orson Welles
#206. The Double
#207. Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows
#208. WWE’s Rivalries: Michaels vs Hart
#209. The Rise & Fall of WCW
#210. The Top 50 Incidents in WWE History
#211. The Epic Journey of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
#212. Bobby Heenan
#213. Ricky Steamboat: Life Story of the Dragon
#214. Card Subjec to to Change
#215. The American Dream: The Dusty Rhodes Story
#216. Champion
#217. The Man Who Wasn’t There
#218. The Gold Rush
#219. Bad Company
#220. Rubber
#221. Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein
#222. Bob Dylan: Never Ending Tour Diaries
#223. Biggie & Tupac
#224. Ginger Baker in Africa
#225. Moog
#226. Heavy Metal in Baghdad
#227. Kurt Cobain: About a Son
#228. The Art of 16 Bars
#229. The Invisible Man
#230. The Wolf Man
#231. The Mummy’s Curse
#232. Something to Cheer About
#233. The Invention of Dr. Nakamats
#234. She Done Him Wrong
#235. Laurel & Hardy: Flying Deuces
#236. The Battleship of Potemkin
#237. The Hornets Nest
#238. So This is New York
#239. It
#240. Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy
#241. Dance with Me Henry
#242. Nothing Sacred
#243. Pulling John
#244. food Matters
#245. Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven
#246. I Need That Record
#247. Road to the Big Leagues
#248. To Live and Ride in LA
#249. Almost Elvis
#250. Dog Day Afternoon
#251. Into the Abyss
#252. Chasing Ghosts: Beyond the Arcade
For Mark's "Netflix Challenge" diary, visit his blog at
MarkMalkoff.com.
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HEY! That's not Wolf Blitzer!
Actor/author/director/satirist/musician/radio host Harry Shearer's
found footage of the CNN team prepping for the Florida Republican Debate using civilians as stand-ins for the candidates might be the best thing to happen to the GOP Debate since
Michele Bachmann took the longest pee break ever.
Newt Gingrich is looking decidedly more feminine since the last time we saw him. When the petite redheaded woman introduces herself as "Newt Gingrich" and proclaims "I just ran a marathon before I got here," Fake Wolf Blitzer chuckles and her fellow faux candidates smile.
Could they possibly find her more charming than the real thing?
Hey GOP Candidates, relax a little! Slip into something more comfortable! Let your hair down!
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It's the 5th year we get to thank you and wish you Happy Holidays from the heart (no joke).
We honestly love you for watching & sharing My Damn Channel original videos.
We promise to deliver the goods again in '12‚ and we'll be launching our new daily live show with YouTube, strangely titled:
MY DAMN CHANNEL: LIVE
The staff took an informal poll and picked 11 faves from the past year‚ they're all
HERE for your holiday dining and dancing pleasure:
1.
WAINY DAYS -
Kelly & Arielle (Part 1)
David Wain returns in the triumphant Season 5 of our longest-running hit comedy series with a killer new cast & a new sponsor: FIAT!
2.
GIGI: ALMOST AMERICAN -
Donate Good Cause
Josh Gad stars as "Gigi," an awesome, original character that infected our fans on My Damn Channel and on YouTube.
3.
GARFUNKEL & OATES -
David Wain is Sexy
Garfunkel & Oates created this chart-topper to honor WAINY DAYS with David Wain guesting on vocals and guitar.
4.
DAILY GRACE -
Official Sexy Friday song with Rebecca Black
Rebecca Black recently told YouTube that our My Damn Channel goddess, Daily Grace was one of her favorite people on YouTube. Grace invaded Rebecca's studio for the surprise awesome duet of the year.
5.
HARRY SHEARER -
Touch My Junk
Our patron saint and in-house hero has blown our brains with original videos since day ONE back in 2007. Here's his musical love note to airport TSA pat-downs.
6.
MARK MALKOFF -
Apple Store Challenge
MARK MALKOFF -
Big Wheel vs. Bus
Every Malkoff adventure captures our imagination, lotsa video views and tons of well-deserved press. He tied for #6 with two videos that tapped the zeitgeist in 2011.
7.
VERSAILLES -
Episode #7
David Hunt created one of the most original series on My Damn Channel this year with an amazing cast joining him including Patricia Heaton, William H. Macy, Eve Gordon, Martha MacIsaac & the great Fred Willard.
8.
SLACKTORY -
Slackgeist 2011: The Year in Stupidity
We launched a new My Damn Channel Blog Network this year and Nick Douglas is running an awesome new site for us called
Slacktory. Their blog posts are toooo good and they make videos tooo. Here's their year-ender.
9.
WAINY DAYS -
Kelly & Arielle (Part 4)
Thomas Lennon reunites with David Wain in this new episode from Season 5.
10.
SAUL HERNANDEZ -
Molecular (from our music channel produced by Don Was)
Don Was is one of the greatest musicians and music producers there is. He's been running our music channel here since day one in 2007 & we all fell in love with one of this year's original songs by Saul Hernandez, lead vocalist and songwriter for the Mexican bands Caifanes and Jaguares.
11.
DICKI -
Making Friends
We're in love with Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe from "24"). She's a new member of the My Damn Channel fam with an original character comedy, DICKI.
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"pro youtube" on 10/28/2011 9:00:00 PM by Rob Barnett
Today, Google made a major announcement setting the stage for new programming on YouTube. We're honored that My Damn Channel is working to create a new YouTube original channel as part of this initiative.
We launched www.MyDamnChannel.com back in 2007 - dedicated to giving the most talented people in entertainment a studio and distribution platform where they can co-create, produce and showcase the best original video programming. We've made thousands of videos and many of the most watched and awarded comedy series like “Wainy Days,” “You Suck at Photoshop,” “Horrible People,” “Daily Grace” and political satire from the great Harry
Shearer. We've been supported by major advertisers who partner with us to reach engaged, loyal fans online with media
campaigns and branded entertainment that break through the noise.
In addition to running our own site, we've always syndicated to other outlets and YouTube has been a powerful partner since we launched our first channel there in 2007.
In February, 2012, we’re expanding our YouTube relationship to give you MY DAMN CHANNEL LIVE: a hosted, 30-minute, weekly comedy show featuring world premieres of our original videos
and series. We'll bring you stars you love and new talent too.
MY DAMN CHANNEL LIVE will also invade your screens daily with 10-minute, interactive blasts from our host. You'll see our new live show on a dedicated channel on My Damn Channel, on a new
channel on YouTube, and in syndication.
We'll keep you plugged in on the birth of our new baby with fresh updates about all the artists we’re signing and the new series we’re producing from now 'til launch.
I want to give HUGE thanks to everyone who's supported My Damn Channel. A few short years ago, Warren Chao and I
were two crazy fools with a power point presentation and a dream. The fact that one of the most revolutionary companies in the world just tapped us for their new adventure blows us away and we're
counting on all of you to be watching.
Rob Barnett
Founder/CEO, www.MyDamnChannel.com
Sizzle Reel: 2007-2011 HERE
Harry Shearer's documentary about New Orleans and the Hurricane Katrina disaster,
The Big Uneasy, is now on
iTunes!
In fact, Harry knocked
Justin Bieber from atop the iTunes Documentary charts:
Congrats, Harry, on beating the Biebs!
And if you're not ready to commit to downloading the entire movie yet, you can always
watch the trailer and excerpts right here.
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we're survivors just like destiny's child in that one song on 7/31/2011 3:30:00 AM by
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It's hard to believe that on this exact date four years ago, we launched this site.
We had only three artists to start: Don Was, Harry Shearer and David Wain.
Daily Grace didn't even exist in 2007, when we were born. Did you know that we made her in a factory in late 2008? Yeah, special order from the same company that makes Segways! It's true!
Look at all the people wishing us Happy Birthday:
We're so lucky to have so many good friends...and we count YOU, dear readers, among them. Because if you've found our blog, it means that you REALLY like us... and we like you back. Thanks for helping us survive another year. When we get to 10 years old every single one of us, employee and viewser, will get all-expenses-paid vacations to the Turks and Caicos.* Here's to us AND you! We wouldn't be here without you! Buy yourself a cake and have some of it! Yay!
*Totally, absolutely and appallingly untrue.