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Blu
Director - Film
North Hollywood, CA
Director - Private Acting Coach

Directing Endorsements

"Wil Castillo is a very thoughtful and thorough director. He is an actor’s director, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to character choices!"
(Erin Muir, Actress/Writer)

“I have known Wil for almost a decade now and I have had the privilege of working with him. I have been an actor under his direction and have also acted with him. He is an extremely talented individual who has much to offer toward entertainment be it on the stage or in the cinema. Wil is open to exploring new ideas and has a vivid imagination. He is dedicated, professional, and passionate about the craft which he has been nurturing for more than 10 years. His experiences in both life and acting have made him the very pleasant gentleman I am proud to also call my friend.”
(Eveann Dolbachian, Executive Producer/Actress)

“ANYONE who needs advice on an upcoming audition should contact Wil. I am a jaded theatre artist stuck in his ways, and Wil opened my eyes to new possibilities on character development, character life and a host of other options for bring the fire to the audition. USE him, he is a true resource!!”
(Will Chase, Actor)

"Wil Castillo is a compassionate visionary in the art of film making. I have been involved in many of his film projects, over the past 10 years as an actress, and his editing style has always been fluid, seamless and with great artistic integrity to always serve the objectives of the script."
(Erica Shaffer, Actress)

"Wil has a very creative eye and sense of humanity in all of his work. It was a pleasure to feel part of a team effort."
(Sharon Zimmer, Actress)

“Wil is a creative, collaborative and talented director.”
(Tracy E. Wilson, Actress)

"Wil is an actors Director, being an actor himself, he understands what an actor goes through to create a character. As an actor he is very impressive, he really makes an impact on you when you watch him!" 

                                                     (Nancy Young, Actress)

"People like us are making it, and we'll be there, at the OSCARS, sooner than we realize...You have your own incredible talent and I know you're going forward."
                                                (Sharon Farber, Composer)

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Quick Facts

1) 100% of feature films that he has worked on have 
secured distribution

2) Caught the attention of 20th Century Fox, Paramount Studios, & some other reputable production companies 
behind shows such as “American Pie”, “Final Destination”, “The Big Hit”, “Buffy, The Vampire Slayer”, and “Angel
 

3) Clips of his work have been seen in various worldwide Industry venues which included the NAB, the Toronto, New York International, Cannes, and the Sundance Film 
Festivals
 

4) Studied as a Director/Actor for 6 years at the Beverly 
Hills Playhouse with
Jorge Garcia, Doris Roberts, Lana Parrilla, JeffreyTambor, Joel Schumacher, Catherine Bach, Jenna Elfman, Catherine Bell, and Giovanni Ribisi 

5) Always on the lookout for new collaborations
 
6) 10+ years of filmmaking experience 

7) Referred to as "an actor's director"

8) Early background in Acting 


9) Loyola Marymount University Film Program graduate 

10) Exceptional strengths lies with working effectively with actors, casting, editing, & music supervising

(For more details, please refer to my “Personal Bio Sheet” and "Resume" found in the Photos & Media tab)
                                                      
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Check out my friends and colleagues Jorge Garcia ("Hurly" on LOST) and Sharon Zimmer recording a song from the upcoming indie movie called When We Were Pirates directed by Jim Hanks!  Click on the YouTube link below to watch the video...

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VIDEOS

SONGS
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PHOTOS
Three Days To Vegas (feature film)
Alaskan Glacier Adventure!
Good friends & good food!
Castille Productions Logo
My Dolphin Encounter!


Good times at Oahu's Sea Life Park!
Smile for the camera!
On-set with Coolio & Peter Falk
Fun at work!


Need Jedi powers to direct & act at the same time!
My close actor buddies!
My talented friend Erica Shaffer w/ Josh Duhamel
In search of Captain Jack Sparrow...
Aloha from the Big Island!


Working in the exotic South African Bush!
Tip of the African Continent!
Summer scene/Winter filming...Burrrrr!
Working in Miami
Looking for the perfect shot.


Hanging with the Crew
Available via
EVENTS
 
Date:Artist / Event:Location:
   
PROFESSIONAL INFO
Other services: Production, Director - Television
Instruction, Dramatic Instruction
Production, Director - Theatre
Production, Director - Commercials
Talent Services, Demo Tapes
Official site:
Client list: ---------- PARTIAL CREDITS LISTED BELOW ----------
Credits: Running Springs -  Director/Producer/Writer,  (Film)  2006
Fresh Faces 2 L.A. -  Director,  (Stage)  2006
Half-Caste -  Associate Producer,  (Film)  2004
Three Days To Vegas -  (EPK) Director,  (Film) 
Tapas -  Director/Producer,  (Film) 
The Show -  Director,  (Music Video) 
I Like You, You're Gorgeous, Now What? -  Director/Producer/Writer,  (Film) 
UP, Michigan! -  Technical Director/Writer,  (Film) 
A Chorus Line -  Director,  (Stage) 
California Suite -  Director,  (Stage) 
Barefoot In The Park -  Director,  (Stage) 
Got Milk? -  Director,  (TV) 
John's Dead -  Director,  (TV) 
Keynote's Music Variety Show -  Writer,  (TV) 
True Loves -  Director,  (Film) 
Arrow Contact info: Expand for contact info
PERSONAL INFO
Interests: Music Editing, Acting, Travelling, Cooking, Computers, & bonding with loved ones and close friends! 
Favorite Music: Soundtracks; Pretty much appreciate everything but Gangster Rap & Old School Country Music 
Favorite Books: Pretty much anything written by authors such as Michael Crichton, Anne Rice, Tom Clancy, Tolkien, Rowlings, Oscar Wilde, Deepak Chopra. 
Favorite Movies: Braveheart, Love Actually, Top Gun, Star Wars, Lord Of The Rings, Indiana Jones, Back To The Future, Crash, The Rock, When Harry Met Sally, A League Of Their Own, Light The Red Lantern, Moulin Rouge, and many more!!! 
Favorite Actors: Mel Gibson, Jodi Foster, Hugh Jackman, Tom Cruise, Christian Bale, Al Pacino, Keifer Sutherland, Sean Connery, Clint Eastwood, Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Irons, Hugh Grant, Nicole Kidman, Gong Li, Natalie Portman, Kelly Hu, Rachel Weiss, Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, and many more! 
Favorite TV shows: 24, Ugly Betty, Heroes, 30 Rock, Criminal Minds, So You Think You Can Dance, Prison Break, Entourage, Amazing Race, Smallville, Lost, Grey's Anatomy, and a few others! 
People I'd like to meet: Mel Gibson, Deepak Chopra, Oprah Winfrey, Steven Speilberg, George Lucas, Penny Marshall, Robin Williams 
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA 
Height: 5 ft. 10 in.
Weight: 180 lbs.
Languages Spoken: Spanish, English, Other
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Education: College graduate
COMMENTS
Brittany Risner      
CommentThank you!
And Thanks for connecting :D




Sun. Sep. 14, 2008, 12:18 PM
Brittany Risner
 
     
 
 
Paws for Effect      
CommentThank you for the connection. We are looking forward to a productive friendship. Please check us out at http://www.pawsforeffect.net and take a look at out non-profit http://www.dreamfetchers.org


Sat. Jun. 21, 2008, 2:05 PM
Paws for Effect
 
     
 
 
DannyHayden      
CommentHey my friend! From what everyone says, you are really turning into a regular Mike Newell!! That is a great thing! An Actors Director! Again, I would love to see what you are working on, and if we can work something out I would love to work for you! Shoot me over a script!
BTW: my New site should be up and running in a month or so, replacing the www.dannyhayden.com that you see now. The new one will have lots of video to act as my reel so you can cast me off there!
Thanks again!
Danny Hayden, SAG


Sat. Jun. 21, 2008, 2:05 PM
DannyHayden
 
     
 
 
Nichelle Aiden      
CommentThank you! I hope you have a great 2008!


Wed. Jan. 23, 2008, 12:16 PM
Nichelle Aiden
 
     
 
 
Elyse Jacobson      
CommentGreat to meet you, Wil. Espero que podríamos trabajar juntos algun dia. :)

All the best,
Elyse


Wed. Jan. 23, 2008, 12:15 PM
Elyse Jacobson
 
     
 
 
Monika      
CommentHello;)!! Thanks very much for the connection!I hope we will have a chance to work together one day!


Wed. Jan. 23, 2008, 12:15 PM
Monika
 
     
 
 
Sebastian Thommen      
CommentThanks for that Wil, it was good fun. Keep up the good work you!


Fri. Jan. 18, 2008, 2:50 PM
Sebastian Thommen
 
     
 
 
 Adale van Dam      
CommentHello there Wil~
Thanks so much for the connection!
HAPPY NEW YEAR !! Looking forward to hopefully working with you in the near future.
Take care~
Adale


Thu. Jan. 3, 2008, 10:06 AM
Adale van Dam
 
     
 
 
Lindy S. Hudis      
CommentHey! Thank you for the contact! I hope you have a great holiday.
Hugs,
L


Wed. Nov. 28, 2007, 12:07 PM
Lindy S. Hudis
 
     
 
 
Aranzazu Diez      
CommentI hope work with you same day.


Thu. Nov. 15, 2007, 11:19 AM
Aranzazu Diez
 
     
 
 
Mario Berlinguer      
CommentThanks for the connection, and again congrats on the film.
Say hello to the mountains for me!
Mario


Wed. Oct. 17, 2007, 6:45 PM
Mario Berlinguer
 
     
 
 
The Circle      
CommentThanks for the connection. Good luck with your films and projects Wil. I hope you will try attending one of my music industry meetings called The Circle. It's a great way to promote yourself and make face-to-face connections. In the meantime, good luck with everything! If you ever need legal help, feel free to contact me. Keep in touch.

Richard P. Dieguez
Entertainment Attorney
RPDieguez@yahoo.com



Wed. Oct. 17, 2007, 3:58 PM
The Circle
 
     
 
 
Ambre Lake      
CommentThanks Wil for the congrats!!!!!

muah! Ambre


Mon. Oct. 15, 2007, 10:44 AM
Ambre Lake
 
     
 
 
sybille wehrli      
CommentHi,
I really like what you do, it's impressive.
Keep that up and best wishes for near future.


Fri. Oct. 5, 2007, 9:09 AM
sybille wehrli
 
     
 
 
afrodite      
CommentThank you for adding me to your circle of friends. With your talents, it's clear that anyone working with you gets as much out of the project as you do - they're so very lucky to have an acting coach direct them so they can continue to develop and grow as actors. I'd love to hear about your latest projects and am here if you need any support, script ideas, help, anything. Take care, Dee x


Wed. Sep. 19, 2007, 1:06 PM
afrodite
 
     
 
 
Tiffany Hill      
CommentThank you for the connection...it's my pleasure!


Thu. Aug. 23, 2007, 12:20 PM
Tiffany Hill
 
     
 
 
CC Perkinson      
CommentThank you for taking the time to write..love the profile pic..that's exactly what I will be doing tomorrow..;]
Keep me in mind for any future projects.
www.myspace.com/ccperkinson
www.ccperkinson.info
Take care,
CC


Thu. Aug. 23, 2007, 12:20 PM
CC Perkinson
 
     
 
 
Megan      
CommentThanks for the add! Its so nice to connect with people that are in Hollywood area!


Fri. Jul. 13, 2007, 12:36 PM
Megan
 
     
 
 
Katie      
CommentThanks for letting me be part of your community! Congratulations, on all of your success. May the future bring you even more!


Fri. Jul. 13, 2007, 12:36 PM
Katie
 
     
 
 
TiffanyB      
CommentThank you for wanting to be a friend:) I will be in Hollywood July 9th tweeking 3 songs I co wrote for record companies and then back the end of July with my manager to work with companies. If you would like to meet up, please let me know. I wish you all the best.
xoxox
TiffanyBoyte


Tue. Jun. 19, 2007, 12:24 PM
TiffanyB
 
     
 
 
Tim Wrobel      
CommentHey Wil, thanks for the connection. I'm looking forward to working with you some time.


Thu. May. 31, 2007, 3:01 PM
Tim Wrobel
 
     
 
 
'Leading Lady'      
CommentHi Wil,

Thank you for the connection request. It's always a pleasure to meet new people in the industry!

Don't be a stranger and speak soon.

Shireen xoxoxox


Tue. May. 29, 2007, 11:21 AM
'Leading Lady'
 
     
 
 
Samantha Sizemore      
CommentThank you for the request.. Keep in touch..
Much Luv Samantha


Fri. May. 25, 2007, 10:48 AM
Samantha Sizemore
 
     
 
 
Jez      
CommentThanks so much for the request! I am honored....
Jess


Thu. May. 24, 2007, 9:26 PM
Jez
 
     
 
 
J. Michael Lewis      
CommentHey, good to meet you. Thanks so much for the connection!


Wed. May. 16, 2007, 6:47 PM
J. Michael Lewis
 
     
 
 
Breanna Startzel      
CommentHi Wil,
Did you study with Bryan Callen while you were at BHP? He's a friend of mine. We worked on a fun scene for a pilot he's got in the works.
I will definitely keep you in mind for any coaching I or my collegues are in need of.
Gracias on the add.
Breanna!


Thu. May. 10, 2007, 1:40 PM
Breanna Startzel
 
     
 
 
Berne Media Enterprises      
CommentHi Wil,

Thanks for the connection!

Cheers,
Jean-Marc


Thu. Apr. 12, 2007, 11:50 AM
Berne Media Enterprises
 
     
 
 
AfghanActressGal      
CommentHello,
Thanks for the connection. How are you?


Sun. Apr. 1, 2007, 10:32 PM
AfghanActressGal
 
     
 
 
Plafkin Farms, Ada, Michigan      
CommentWil,
Please view Plafkin Farms on Webshots.com. We have a 50 acre location for filming, photography, art and music projects. We have been on this land for over 45 years, and we have left it in its natural state during this time. We have woods, wetlands, water, and an abundance of wild life. We have counted as high as 40 deer at a time. We also have turkeys and eagles on the property. We have beautiful areas to film and photograph fashions, models, autos, boats, RVs, sporting goods, music videos, television programs, equipment of all kinds, scenarios using horses and cattle, and almost anything else one could imagine. We are situated between Ada and Cascade, Michigan--5 miles from the Gerald R. Ford airport--12 miles from Grand Rapids. I sincerely hope that we can be of service to you.
Roger Plafkin--Plafkin Farms(view on Webshots.com)--1-616-676-0590--plafkin@juno.com


Thu. Mar. 29, 2007, 11:22 AM
Plafkin Farms, Ada, Michigan
 
     
 
 
VoiceoverAllen      
CommentHey Wil! Thanks for the hook-up! Let me know if I can be of service one day! Love your profile! Great info and very interesting! Continued success my friend!


Fri. Mar. 23, 2007, 10:19 AM
VoiceoverAllen
 
     
 
 
RichardWatersPhotography      
CommentThanks for taking th etime to view a small piece of my creative world.

Thanks for adding me as a friend and I must say you have a lot going on and I personally wish you much continued success.


Tue. Mar. 20, 2007, 9:28 AM
RichardWatersPhotography
 
     
 
 
Kimberly (a.k.a. Keiki)      
CommentThe site looks great, Wil! You have a lot of good stuff on here!
Best wishes,
Kimberly


Thu. Mar. 15, 2007, 1:27 PM
Kimberly (a.k.a. Keiki)
 
     
 
 
Laura      
Commenthey love.. thanks for the friend request! and always keep in touch on here or by e-mail - louda887@aol.com! thanks so much talk to you soon! - Laura


Wed. Mar. 14, 2007, 3:44 PM
Laura
 
     
 
 
Shun Lee      
CommentThank you for the encouraging note! Very much appreciated. It looks like you have done some great work as well. I just moved into the NoHo area myself and enjoy the artistic and creative atmosphere. Have a great week...


Mon. Feb. 5, 2007, 9:41 AM
Shun Lee
 
     
 
 
Kelly-Rhian      
Commenthey there

ya africa is a world of its own and well glad u went out there and felt wat its like!!! ur page is bril, uve done so much!!!


Mon. Feb. 5, 2007, 9:40 AM
Kelly-Rhian
 
     
 
 
Susie Fernandez      
CommentThank you for the add. I will take a look at your work and your bio. It looks very interesting.


Thu. Feb. 1, 2007, 6:42 PM
Susie Fernandez
 
     
 
 
Nathaniel      
CommentThanks for the connection Blu! I know big things are gonna happen for you this year. Looking forward to hearing from you. Stay in touch.
Best Regards,
Nate


Wed. Jan. 31, 2007, 6:41 PM
Nathaniel
 
     
 
 
Christopher Stadulis      
CommentHello Blu,

Thank you for connecting and the ad. I will keep you in mind for the acting coach proposal. I am fortunate enough to have an acting coach here in NYC who doesnt charge me because hes a good friend and my mentor. I will research your work. Let's stay in touch.

Regards,
Christopher



Fri. Jan. 26, 2007, 8:44 PM
Christopher Stadulis
 
     
 
 
Pedja      
CommentIf ever looking for DP please check out my reel at www.cinepedja.com. Let me know what do you think.

Best,
Pedja Radenkovic
Cinematographer
310-386-2983
www.cinepedja.com


Thu. Jan. 25, 2007, 12:04 PM
Pedja
 
     
 
 
Will C. Chase      
CommentANYONE who needs advice on an upcoming audition should contact Wil. I am a jaded theatre artist stuck in his ways, and Wil opened my eyes to new possibilities on character development, character life and a host of other options for bring the fire to the audition. USE him, he is a true resource!!

Will Chase


Thu. Jan. 25, 2007, 10:57 AM
Will C. Chase
 
     
 
 
Lizz Njagah      
CommentHey Wil, great stuff, I mean, just went through your videos and honestly I like your style, it's very fresh and exciting, and as for your website, it's a great selling point, it really does the job. Keep it up, more great things are instore for you.


Thu. Jan. 25, 2007, 9:50 AM
Lizz Njagah
 
     
 
 
Steve Dunster - Film Composer      
CommentBlu - great profile!

I love your work, your videos on your profile are amazing.

Deep respect! Good luck!

Steve


Thu. Jan. 25, 2007, 9:50 AM
Steve Dunster - Film Composer
 
     
 
 
Brittney Kara      
CommentI would love to come audition for some of your upcoming projects!


Thu. Jan. 25, 2007, 9:50 AM
Brittney Kara
 
     
 
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