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Director:

Vin Diesel

Writer:

Vin Diesel (writer)

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Plot:

A short film about the problems that accompany an actor as he auditions, due to his multi-ethnic appearance. | add synopsis

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Cast

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Vin Diesel ... Mike
Lewis Steidl ... Lewis
Cara Gaffen ... Wendy
Phillip Jones ... Ivan
Ivan Jordain ... Greg Thomas

F. Valentino Morales ... Chico (as F. 'Valentino' Morales)
Erik Stephen ... Rivera
Ruth Otero ... Yvette
Kalimi Baxter ... Pat
David Rainey ... Alton
August Roc ... Assistant
Emilie Daveyac ... Misty
Colette Duvall ... Silver
Barry Burns ... Rogers
Cheryl Adam ... Kate
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Additional Details

Runtime:

20 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

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20 out of 22 people found the following comment useful.
The short that launched a brand., 28 April 2004
Author: madeba from los angeles

It's always interesting to see glimpses of stars before they were household names. Playing the role of casting director, I try to spot something that might indicate their massive potential, or alternatively, that they've grown a lot in their ability since then. In the case of Multifacial, Vin Diesel's self-penned and semi-autobiographical short, it is clear that this actor is going places.

There is something undeniably compelling about him. I first noticed him in the supporting role in Boiler Room, primarily for his voice. There's that deep gravelly tone that demands your attention. Couple that with his powerful physicality and you can see that this guy just needs the right role to exploit his talents. And where the Lundgrens and Rocks of Hollywood offer similar packages, Diesel brings an unquestionable intellect and vulnerability to the screen to set himself apart. Multifacial teaches 3 things:

One - a simply shot film (ie: cheap) can still make an impact, providing the story is engaging. Two - if the storyline feels "doccie", economical and imperfect shots actually help give cred to the film. Three - If an unknown actor is talented, even a tiny low budget short can garner the attention of the biggest player in Hollywood.

Evidently that's what Spielberg thought, as he contacted Diesel on the strength of this - check it out for a good chuckle, a glimpse of Diesel's comedic ability, and the star's take on the experience, looking back on it now.

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