Headshots

Hey everyone,

Looking into new photographers for some EXCELLENT, AWESOME HEADSHOTS!! If anyone knows of a great place please contact me. erik@erikgkowalski.com.

Another Press Release

http://www.hollywoodstarshoney.com/celebs-news/further-films

Erik Kowalski Transformers

Erik Kowalski

Erik Kowalski appears in the up coming Transformers movie. Kowalski plays opposite Shia LaBeouf, Josh Duhamel, Patrick Dempsey and Frances Dormand in “Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon.”

The 31-year-old actor has tried his hand at everything from acting, writing and producing. He has always had a passion for entertainment.

While attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Erik was pre-med. After two years of slogging through math and science courses, he transferred to Milwaukee Area Technical College instead where he pursued and graduated with a degree in Film production. While in school he applied for roughly 80 internships at production companies in Los Angles. He got only two responses. One was from Scott Free Productions and the other was from Furthur Films. Not bad considering that both production companies are helmed by Hollywood A-Listers.

Once Erik moved out L.A. he immediately started paying his dues working as an intern writing coverage on scripts at Furthur Films. During this time he also wrote several scripts of his own which were shopped around. To support himself he did various crew positions from production assistant and grip to assistant direction on a variety of Independent projects.

In 2005 acting coach Theresa Pink took Erik under her guidance. He also studied with Christopher Atkins and Karen Ironside. Ironside gave him his start in “The Fallen Ones” and “29 Minutes and Counting”. It took another three years before Erik came back to the acting world doing featured spots in “Greek” and “Glee”.

Kowalski’s first big break came in the summer of 2009 when he was cast as Deke in “The Conquered”, an Indie Horror film about five college students who stumble on to an ancient burial ground. That was followed by a brief role in “I believe in America” as well as “Young Again” as Alex Vaughn, all of which hit the festival circuit. Then he played a Nazi soldier, Carl, in the short “Only Way Out.

Having worked with director Michael Bay, Kowalski feels like he’s really matured as an actor. Look for Erik Kowalski to keep delivering in unexpected places.

CHARLIE SHEEN INTERNSHIP

Well I just posted my 3rd round video for the internship http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVlNq-hTukM.

WELL wish me luck everyone, I made it thus far out of some 75k, so only time will tell!!!!

E

Erik Kowalski Lands Feature Role In "Transformers 3 - Dark of The Moon"

From: http://www.briefingwire.com/pr/erik-kowalski-lands-feature-role-in-transformers-3-dark-of-the-moon

"BriefingWire.com, 3/21/2011 - Erik Kowalski moved to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career. In just under three years he landed a role in Transformers 3, “Dark of the Moon” starring Shia LaBeouf, Josh Duhamel, Patrick Dempsey and Frances Dormand.

Erik Kowalski has always had a passion for acting, writing, & producing, allowing his imagination to run wild. During college this would have a profound influence on his career path.

While attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Erik was a pre-med major. After two years though, he transferred to Milwaukee Area Technical College where he pursued and graduated with a degree in Film, Television, & Video production. While in school he applied for roughly 80 internships at production companies in Los Angles. Finally after months of mailings he got two responses, one from Scott Free Productions and Furthur Films both of which are helmed by Hollywood A-List. During that same summer he flew to Los Angeles to Interview at both. Upon graduation he moved out to Los Angeles that November. Once in Los Angeles he did an internship writing coverage on scripts at Furthur Films. During this time he also wrote several scripts of his own which were shopped around. To support himself he did various crew positions from production assistant and grip to assistant direction on a variety of Independent projects.

His film career would start briefly in 2005 as acting coach Theresa Pink took Erik under her guidance. He studied with Christopher Atkins and Karen Ironside. She would give him his start in “The Fallen Ones” and “29 Minutes and Counting”. It would be three years before Erik would come back to the acting world doing featured spots in “Greek” and “Glee”. His first break came in the summer of 2009 when he was cast as Deke in “The Conquered”, an Indie Horror film about five college students who stumble on to an ancient burial ground. Up next, he had a brief role in “I believe in America” as well as “Young Again” as Alex Vaughn, all of which hit the festival circuit. Then he played a Nazi soldier, Carl, in the short “Only Way Out.

Erik is currently looking for film projects which will showcase his exceptional talent as an actor.

First Class Talent Agency (Theatrical & Commercial), Cynthia Barry, Agent, Robin Brooks Management, Robin Brooks, Manager, 818-521-8344 . 949-854-0001 robinbrooksmngt@aol.com"

BUSY BUSY!!

Well I have had a busy few weeks. I worked at Universal Studios on a Michael Buble music video called "Hollywood is Dead". It was actually really fun, hot, but a great time. All the tour buses kept coming by taking pictures of us and waving...lol. But it was the first time working professionally as actor at huge studio as well as acting in a Western get up. Then I went to work on the 3rd episode of "Secret Weapon" which is a new webseries featuring XFX products. But I get to play soldiers and shoot guns not exactly the hardest day of work...haha. \

Now its Labor day weekend and plan to do absolutely nothing til tuesday when I have to work again.....NO LABOR FOR ME THIS WEEKEND!!!

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SAG!!!

My parents came into town for my birthday which was on the 8th last week and I got the best gift all...The card that makes a professional actor..I'm finally SAG!! Now I can finally make a real go at acting and go out for parts that are real parts not background...LOL. Anyways I just wanted to thank everyone who gave their bday love on facebook, email, myspace, and every other form of communication.

Talk soon

E

I love LA!

Well I just celebrated my 1yr wedding anniversary. It went great, we actually ended up right next to the American Idol Finale pre-party on Monday. But now that the celebration is over its back to work. I had an audition yesterday that I just walked out of. It was for a feature, indie of course and they said show up between 1-7. I got there at 3 and there was a 2hr wait with 70 some people ahead of me. Nothing was scheduled and it was a mess. I LEFT. Now i'm not better than anyone but if a team of people can't even organize an audition imagine the actual filming....HAH.

My point exactly. I've been hundreds of auditions and never have I been to a mess like that, except at open calls WHICH this was NOT..

But I just love everything about the process. It's stupidly tough and you get beat down from time to time, questioning yourself but you'd do the same if you were a stockbroker or farmer.

The opportunity out here is amazing. Just to be around the amounts of money offers chances to make money in the weirdest places, way more than Milwaukee, as much as I miss home. My eyes have been opened to a world and a side of life that you'd never imagine. What seems a dream on tv living in that small town is such a reality and one decision away for me.

To anyone who ever thought about making the move, I say go for it. You will test yourself in ways you never thought but you will see you dreams come true baby steps at a time. Slow or not they do progress and thats why you gotta LUV LA!!!

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