5/16/2017

My film, "OFF BOOK" won best Comedic Short at Twister Alley Film Festival! Congrats to whole team!

Our team also found out that we have been accepted into the Portland Comedy Film Festival and the Los Angeles Cinefest (where we are a top-ten finalist for this month's shorts).

It feels great to see our hard work on this little film beginning to pay off.

4/11/2017

The film that I co-wrote, produced, and starred in, "OFF BOOK", will be making its world premiere at Twister Alley Film Festival, on April 29th. Twister Alley is a Top 100 reviewed festival on FilmFreeway, and we're so thrilled to be screening there! The film and our team are nominated for 4 awards and I'm honored to be nominated for "Best Actress".

3/18/2017

Today, I filmed a spot for "Aloo" with my 2-week-old son. Sharing the screen with my new baby was an awesome way to begin motherhood!

8/08/2016

I had a blast working with The Onion this spring to bring you this funny Allegra Commercial:

7/20/2016

I've been cast as Carol in the upcoming SAG short film Auntie, directed by Bill Redding. I'm excited to begin filming in August!

7/09/2016

I'm down in Austin, TX this week on the set of the indie feature The 5 Year, directed by James Christopher.

5/07/2016

My co-writer and I took home 1st place for Off Book in the Screenplay competition at Twister Alley Film Festival!

3/16/2016

This month I am busy working on my first self-produced project. It is a SAG short film called Off Book. We're set to shoot in late April. I can't wait to announce some of the talented crew and cast we have joining the team. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/scriptedlifeshortfilm.

Also, you can watch an interview with me and my co-writer on IndieGogo.

2/18/2016

I was recently cast in a leading role in Twitchy Dolphin Flix's upcoming feature film, The 5 Year. I will be on location this summer in Austin, TX!

The movie follows 7 college friends who are reunited after 5 years. They deal with things left unsaid, the drama of the past and trying to adjust to the people they've become.

2/03/2016

This Friday is opening night for my latest project!

I am excited to take the stage as Conrade in MESSINA3004: a dystopian retelling of Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing'.
Come check out this super-cool interactive Sci-Fi production put on by Otherworld Theatre Company.
The show runs every weekend in February at Mary's Attic. You can get your tickets here.

12/08/2015

I just returned from the Whistler Film Festival where The Life and Death of an Unhappily Married Man made it's Canadian Premiere. We were one of only four U.S. films invited to the fest and we felt very honored to be there. It was a wonderful 6 days. Watch out for the amazing talent coming out of Canada, ya'll!

11/18/2015

I made my Network TV debut last night as Sally on episode 6 ("2112") of Chicago Fire. I loved reading all the fans tweeting about Sally throwing her baby!

9/27/2015

Today, I'm at the Austin Revolution Film Festival where we won the awards for Best Comedy Feature, Best Director, & Best Actor (Tommy Beardmore). So happy!

9/24/2015

On the set of Chicago Fire today!

9/20/2015

This week, I booked a Co-Star role on NBC's Chicago Fire. Tune in to Season 4 this fall and catch me on Episode 6!

8/14/2015

I'll be making my Chicago stage debut this weekend at the PARAGON: A Sci-Fi/Fantasy Theatre Festival hosted by Otherworld Theatre Company. Over 40 original sci-fi/fantasy plays will be showcased over the weekend. I'll be performing in "Utopia" on August 22nd and "Zombies R US" on August 23rd. Get tickets and see the full schedule here: http://www.otherworldtheatre.org

8/01/2015

Here is a current list of the festival screenings for The Life and Death of an Unhappily Married Man. It's always growing so check back soon!

August 8 --- Fly Film Festival ---- Enid, OK
August 29 --- The Indie Gathering Film Fest --- Cleveland, OH
September 2-16 --- Brasov Intl. Film Fest & Market --- Brasov, Romania
September 26 --- Austin Revolution Film Fest --- Austin, TX
October 9-10 --- Red Dirt International Film Fest --- Stillwater, OK
October 9-18 --- Comedy Cluj Intl. --- Cluj, Romania
October 16-18 --- Jersey City Intl. --- Jersey City, NJ

7/15/2015

Life and Death picks Up 5 nominations at the upcoming Austin Revolution Film Festival! I'll be in attendance. Our film screens September 26th. Check out more info here: https://austinrevolutionfilmfest.wordpress.com

5/01/2015

At the Twister Alley Film Festival, The Life and Death of an Unhappily Married Man took home the "Crystal Twister" Audience Choice Award! I also took home the "Next-Gen Actress Award"! I'm so proud to have been a part of such a great film with a wonderful cast and crew! Check out the awards page for pics and other festival winners.

3/20/2015

The Life and Death of an Unhappily Married Man will premier as the opening night film for the Twister Alley Film Festival in Woodward, Oklahoma (April 23rd-25th). I will be attending the festival along with many of the cast and crew. I'm looking forward to heading back to my home state for some sunshine and great films!

I am also honored to be sitting on two panels at the festival including, "Women In Film: The female perspective of working in the indie film world" and the Life and Death "Cast & Crew" panel. Come on out to Oklahoma, have some BBQ, and support Indie Film! I hope to see you there!

Visit the Twister Alley Film Festival website for tickets and the full schedule:

http://www.twisteralleyfilmfestival.com

Also, check out the recently released trailer for The Life and Death of and Unhappily Married Man:

https://vimeo.com/121429106

1/19/2015

I received some great audition tips from casting directors Bob Mason (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre) and Adam Belcuore (Goodman Theatre) at Acting Studio Chicago's weekend workshop. It was an informative and inspiring weekend! I'm looking forward to the auditions in 2015.

12/29/2014

I just spent the last 3 weeks soaking up the sun in Australia. Happy holidays, everyone!

10/30/2014

I just completed a 3-month internship at Paskal Rudnicke Casting! It was very valuable to see and hear first hand what is successful in the audition room. I think my auditioning skills are stronger now than they've ever been. I highly recommend the internship to any Chicago actors! Find out how you can apply, here.

10/05/2014

Today, I filmed a commercial for the organization Citizens for a Healthy Iowa. The production staff was great and it was fun to film in a beautiful brewery! Check out their website and the final cut of the commercial.

8/28/2014

Today, I filmed an episode of a popular web series, "The Restuarant". This day of filming was extra fun since my husband brushed off his old acting skills and appeared in the scene as my husband. Catch up on the episodes on Funny or Die. I'll post footage once the episode I'm in is released!

8/22/2014

This weekend, I'm participating in Chicago's 48-Hour Film Project as an actor for Team Gesso. Tonight is the kickoff! We have only 48 hours to write, shoot, edit, and complete a short film.

Worldwide winners will have their film screened at the Cannes Film Festival. Cross your fingers for our team! Screening of the completed short films will take place at The New 400 Theatre in Rogers Park on 8/26 & 8/27 from 6:30-8:30/8:30-10:30.

Follow our progress on Twitter @mindyfayparks.

Check out more info about the 48 Hour Film Project

7/30/2014

Check out the first teaser trailer for "The Life and Death of an Unhappily Married Man".

You can also donate to the post-production costs and help pave the way for film festivals and distribution.

6/12/2014

I have been cast as Betsy in Olive Entertainment's upcoming Indie film, Life and Death of an Unhappily Married Man, directed by Josh Hope. The film has an amazing cast and I feel honored to join them. I remember watching Rusty Schwimmer in one of my childhood favorites, A Little Princess. It's hard to believe that I'm joining her on the screen!
Check us out on IMDb.

I am also really looking forward to working with fellow Okie, Josh Hope. He has written, produced & directed 5 award-winning short films that have screened at festivals across the globe and his first feature-length film, Wild Blue, has won and been nominated for some prestigious awards. It is currently screening at festivals around the US. Keep up with Olive Entertainment, here.

Thanks for reading! Check back soon for more updates.

3/04/2014

I just spent the day modelling new uniform designs for the McDonald's execs.  It was a fun way to spend my birthday!

2/16/2014

I'm off, riding camels in the Sahara desert!

1/25/2014

I just completed 'Advanced Camera Skills for the Professional Actor' at The Acting Studio, Chicago. I learned a lot about the business in Chicago and how to add flair to my auditions!

11/11/2013

I just attended Meals 4 Monologues at Claire Simon's.  It was great to perform for such a good cause.

I hope everyone enjoys the holidays!

10/20/2013

This month, my husband and I have become Chicago homeowners!  I have been enjoying painting and decorating our new condo.

9/06/2013

I am happy to announce that I am now represented non-exclusively by BMG Talent, Chicago.

I have also completed 'On-Camera II' with Janelle Snow at The Acting Studio, Chicago.

7/14/2013

July has been a big month for me on the business side of things. I had new headshots taken with popio stumpf photography. Check the photo gallery to see some of my favorites! It feels nice to submit to auditions with a locally shot 8x10!

Of course, I have been out there auditioning as always, but this month I've had some big ones. I have been asked to audition for a national campaign and gotten a few good callbacks, too (which is always a success in my book). So, some big things could be in the works.Check back in August for updates. *fingers crossed*

Most notably, I completed my first Chicago class, 'Camera Technique' with Doug McDade, at the Acting Studio, Chicago. It was great to be in a learning environment again and, since I'm new in the city, a great way to make some friends. I start 'On Camera II' next week. I am looking forward to growing more in my camera technique!

Check back soon for more news!