Andrew Van Slee
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Andrew Van Slee is a Canadian-born independent film director
. His most successful work was the 2001 film Totally Blonde.
. He was trained as an opera singer and pianist.
As a young man he became an actor, appearing in various local TV and film productions in Vancouver
, Canada
.
He then studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts
in Pasadena
, California
.
At age 21 he moved to Toronto
, Ontario
where he became a sales manager for the publisher MacLean Hunter.
After winning a lottery, he returned to Vancouver with his wife and opened ATV Studios, an acting school, as well as the extra casting agency Moo-vie Kidz for child actors in British Columbia
.
Van Slee worked in the casting department for many TV movies between 1989 and 1994.
In an article for the Independent Filmmakers Alliance Newsletter, he praised the value of the casting job as a way of learning the ropes in the film industry, working closely with the directors.
He was a Line Producer / Production Manager on the 2001 film LAPD: To Protect and Serve with Dennis Hopper
and Michael Madsen
, and formed his own production company Extraordinary Media Group to make several independent films.
He obtained a job with Universal Music as a producer and composer.
In this role, in 2008 he created Total Pop Star, an online singing competition.
, Maeve Quinlan
and the singer Michael Bublé
. Van Slee produced the film’s soundtrack, Totally Buble
, which was a Billboard
Top 20 album for a few weeks in 2003.
Most of the songs on the short, energetic disc were written by Van Slee.
The CD featured Michael Bublé
(vocals), Ian Putz (saxophone), Neil Nicholson (trombone), Bob Murphy
(piano), Miles Hill(bass) and Buff Allen (drums).
Van Slee also produced Bubl's first music video DVD.
Other films produced by Van Slee through his production company Extraordinary Media Group include Net Games, Revenge of the Extras and Adam & Evil
.
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
. His most successful work was the 2001 film Totally Blonde.
Career
Andrew Van Slee was born on 4 June 1965 in CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. He was trained as an opera singer and pianist.
As a young man he became an actor, appearing in various local TV and film productions in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
He then studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
The American Academy of Dramatic Arts is a fully accredited two-year conservatory with facilities located in Manhattan, New York City – at 120 Madison Avenue, in a landmark building designed by noted architect Stanford White as the original Colony Club – and in Hollywood, California...
in Pasadena
Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
At age 21 he moved to Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
where he became a sales manager for the publisher MacLean Hunter.
After winning a lottery, he returned to Vancouver with his wife and opened ATV Studios, an acting school, as well as the extra casting agency Moo-vie Kidz for child actors in British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
.
Van Slee worked in the casting department for many TV movies between 1989 and 1994.
In an article for the Independent Filmmakers Alliance Newsletter, he praised the value of the casting job as a way of learning the ropes in the film industry, working closely with the directors.
He was a Line Producer / Production Manager on the 2001 film LAPD: To Protect and Serve with Dennis Hopper
Dennis Hopper
Dennis Lee Hopper was an American actor, filmmaker and artist. As a young man, Hopper became interested in acting and eventually became a student of the Actors' Studio. He made his first television appearance in 1954 and appeared in two films featuring James Dean, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant...
and Michael Madsen
Michael Madsen
Michael Søren Madsen is an American actor, poet, and photographer. He has appeared in more than 150 films, most of them small independent films, though he has starred in central roles in such films as Reservoir Dogs, Free Willy, Donnie Brasco, and Kill Bill, in addition to a supporting role in Sin...
, and formed his own production company Extraordinary Media Group to make several independent films.
He obtained a job with Universal Music as a producer and composer.
In this role, in 2008 he created Total Pop Star, an online singing competition.
Work
Van Slee's successful 2001 film Totally Blonde starred Krista AllenKrista Allen
Krista Allen is an American actress. She is best known for her work in the television series Days of Our Lives, Baywatch Hawaii, and What About Brian; and in the Hollywood films Liar Liar, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, Anger Management, and The Final Destination...
, Maeve Quinlan
Maeve Quinlan
Maeve Anne Quinlan is an American actress and former professional tennis player. She is best known for starring in the critically acclaimed hit series South of Nowhere, which received two nominations in a row for Best Drama at the GLAAD Media Awards, and she has a recurring role on...
and the singer Michael Bublé
Michael Bublé
Michael Steven Bublé is a Canadian singer. He has won several awards, including three Grammy Awards and multiple Juno Awards. His first album reached the top ten in Canada and the UK. He found worldwide commercial success with his 2005 album It's Time, and his 2007 album Call Me Irresponsible was...
. Van Slee produced the film’s soundtrack, Totally Buble
Totally Bublé
Totally Bublé is an EP released by Canadian Crooner Michael Bublé. The album features an Audio CD and Enhanced CD, containing all of the seven tracks on the album in both audio and video format...
, which was a Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Top 20 album for a few weeks in 2003.
Most of the songs on the short, energetic disc were written by Van Slee.
The CD featured Michael Bublé
Michael Bublé
Michael Steven Bublé is a Canadian singer. He has won several awards, including three Grammy Awards and multiple Juno Awards. His first album reached the top ten in Canada and the UK. He found worldwide commercial success with his 2005 album It's Time, and his 2007 album Call Me Irresponsible was...
(vocals), Ian Putz (saxophone), Neil Nicholson (trombone), Bob Murphy
Bob Murphy (musician)
Bob Murphy is a veteran Canadian jazz pianist, prominent on the Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario music scenes. A professional musician since age 14, Murphy has composed, arranged, and performed music for films, CBC Television shows, CTV shows, commercials, and CBC radio...
(piano), Miles Hill(bass) and Buff Allen (drums).
Van Slee also produced Bubl's first music video DVD.
Other films produced by Van Slee through his production company Extraordinary Media Group include Net Games, Revenge of the Extras and Adam & Evil
Adam and Evil (film)
Adam and Evil is a 2004 horror film directed by Andrew Van Slee about a group of teens who face a murderer while partying at a camping site...
.
Films
| Year | Title | Genre | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Adam & Evil Adam and Evil (film) Adam and Evil is a 2004 horror film directed by Andrew Van Slee about a group of teens who face a murderer while partying at a camping site... |
Horror | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 2003 | Revenge of the Extras | Comedy | Director, Writer |
| 2003 | Net Games | Thriller | Director, Writer, Producer, Actor (Delivery guy) |
| 2001 | Totally Blonde Totally Blonde Totally Blonde is a 2001 comedy film written and directed by Andrew Van Slee, and starring Krista Allen, Maeve Quinlan and Michael Bublé. The musical soundtrack was released as the album Totally Bublé.... |
Romantic comedy | Director, Writer, Producer, Actor (Babu) |
| 2000 | The Last American Virgin (short) | Director, Writer, Producer | |
| 1999 | The Stalker (short) | Director, Writer, Producer |