Friendly Encounters: Heather Dorff and Jessica Cameron Meet Danny Trejo

This is a weekly series featuring friends who have met celebrities.

While at last year's Days of the Dead in Chicago, I literally stumbled upon the Truth or Dare booth.  It was a case of great luck on my part.
Truth or Dare is the story of college students who play Truth or Dare with a violent twist.  They become internet stars, but the fun stops when a fan starts playing by his own set of rules.  It was co-written and co-produced by Indy Scream Queen Jessica Cameron.
Cameron and co-star Heather Dorff were promoting the movie (including a showing that night).  They agreed to do an interview with us (which can be found at On the Beat with Jessica Cameron and Heather Dorff).  They were pleasant, easy-going and fun.  While I enjoyed the interview and was interested in Truth or Dare, I had no idea how awesome these women were.
I have done several hundred interviews.  Most of the subjects were friendly.  Some helped promote the interview through some form of social media.  Heather and Jessica have gone above and beyond anyone else though.
Since the interview first aired, it has been promoted regularly on their Facebook or Twitter accounts.  I knew they were tirelessly and passionately promoting Truth or Dare, but I was pleasantly surprised to see my interview so regularly promoted and shared.
I appreciate their passion,  I really appreciate their promotion of our interview.  Rarely have I seen such overall dedication to promoting a project.  I applaud them loudly and publicly.
I felt compelled to write another story here (and will definitely write more in the future).  They deserve the exposure.  Truth or Dare deserves the attention.  These women do not need me or JohngysBeat.com, but since they promoted the interview so often, I want to give a little back and promote them a little more.
The picture below is also from Days of the Dead.  The ladies met actor Danny Trejo.  I love this shot.  The veteran Trejo is sandwiched by the young stars.  Years from now, Trejo will probably brag that he met them.  I know I already brag that I met them.  I only hope to meet them again and get an even better interview!
I highly encourage everyone to check out TruthorDaretheMovie.com to learn more about this intriguing film.  Also, check out JessicaCameron.com and HeatherDorff.com to learn all about these two young stars.

Heather Dorff, Danny Trejo and Jessica Cameron in Schaumburg, IL-November 2013.

A "Days" with Danny Trejo

Danny Trejo has had a fascinating life and career.  He spent many years of his youth in jail, but overcame that to become a prolific actor.  I highly recommend reading his bio online somewhere.  I learned a lot of interesting things about Trejo.

I recently met Trejo at the Days of the Dead convention.  I saw Trejo at a previous convention, but his line was ridiculously long.  At this Days, I got the VIP pass, which allowed me to get to the front of his very long line.  This is a Johngy tip-Get the VIP pass when possible.  It saves a ton of time and aggravation.

Trejo was in very good spirits as he made his way through the continual long line.  He gave as much time as possible to everyone, trying to make it personal and special, while still trying to move along the line.  He did a great job with it.  I was really impressed with Trejo.

I was also once again impressed with Days of the Dead.  I have written it many times, but it needs repeating.  Adolfo, the main promoter of Days of the Dead, does a great job of bringing in quality guests.  I have never had a bad experience with anyone at a Days event.  The lines can be long for the guests (which just means they are popular), but Days offers the previously mentioned VIP pass, which is definitely worth the money.

Someone once asked me how I would improve Days.  Honestly, I can't think of anything.  Oh sure, I can say to bring in my favorite celebrities, but that is just being silly.  Days has great guests and fun events.  I really wouldn't change a thing.

Danny Trejo and me in Schaumburg, IL-November 2013.