Alexis Carra and I go back. Way back. We met in 2008 as memebers of The New Hollywood.  We were “goal partners” and I will never forget the moment sitting on her couch and reading to her out load, the first few pages of my first short screenplay, The Encounter. I read her the first ten pages and when I finished she said “Oh my god, what happens next?” Well…I had no idea. That was all I had written. I was so nervous and insecure as a writer I just wanted to know what she thought of what I had thus far.

Since we were goal partners she held me acountable for completing the rest of the story and reading it to her the next time we met. I did, but little did I know that many  years later I would end up casting her to play my antagonist in my first feauture film ELEVATE. Life is really something.

When I wrote the character of Lola I knew that whoever ended up playing her would have to be a phenomenal actress.  Thank god Alexis agreed to play the role. Talk about work ethic, focus, commitment,  a willingness to rehearse and a “show must go on” attitude…dayum!

At the time of the shoot Alexis was moving and was at the doctor the day before getting a prescription for a slight infection she caught, but she still arrived on set focused, determined and gave a kick ass performance!

I was simply blown away by the level of her professionalism, her talent and what she ended up creating for this character.

The sublte depth that she brought to Lola is not an easy thing to accomplish given the “type” of character that Lola is.

Alexis nailed the nuances and added extra zest and humour that really brought this character to life…More than to life! She is phenomenal in this role.

Believe me when I tell you, you do not want to miss Alexis Carra as Lola in Elevate! Click HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS NOW!