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Truly wrapped Season 3!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Thursday, May 20, 2021, In : Season 3 
We've finally filmed our pickup shots! Now to the process of post-production :)


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And that's a wrap! Almost anyway

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, In : Season 3 
We wrapped on Season 3 for the most part! Just a few more pickup scenes to do but we have the bulk of it! :) Honored to work with some of Utah's best! Thanks to Team Day Zero for their awesome efforts and talents, this could not have been made without them. Deo Gratias!



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Shawn Stevens given a nod at the 2019 Indie Gathering Film Fest!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Friday, August 2, 2019, In : Season 3 
Shawn Stevens was nominated Best Lead Actor in a Short for his work on Day Zero episodes 2: Crusader and 3: Sanctuary at the 24th Indie Gathering Film Fest in Ohio! This comes on the tails of these episodes actually taking the 2nd and 3rd place wins at the same event! Congrats to all involved :)



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Day Zero surpasses 230,000 minutes viewed on Amazon!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Saturday, January 7, 2017,
Thank you fans!! Especially the latest metrics showing the U.K. in the lead for viewership of Day Zero the Series on Amazon.com




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This Just In! NEW DOCUMENTARY of DAY ZERO

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Friday, August 19, 2016,
We've just released this week our latest project, a documentary of our show! Check it out for FREE on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/6uLNbcMoXDY


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Day Zero featured in Standard-Examiner article!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Tuesday, December 23, 2014,
Day Zero was featured recently in the Standard-Examiner Ogden newspaper! They interviewed series creator Cal Nguyen on his filmmaking and how faith has inspired him to produce the show's content as well as other projects in similar genres he's involved with. Check it out!

http://www.standard.net/Faith/2014/12/19/Film-television-show-producer-shares-gospel-message.html

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Day Zero picks up 3rd back-to-back award at Indie Gathering Film Festival!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Saturday, July 12, 2014, In : Season 2 
Day Zero Episode 2x1: "Requiem"is being screened at the 19th Indie Gathering Film Fest in Hudson, OH at 6:05pm Saturday in Screening Room B. Stay for the award ceremony that Sunday where we will be picking up our 1st place award in the web episode competition, part of back-to-back wins 3 years in a row (for 2 different episodes before) from this festival! :) Here's more info: http://theindiegathering.com/page16.php

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DAY ZERO FEATURED IN NEW RESOURCE BOOK!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Saturday, May 10, 2014,
We think this is way cool! Here's our entry in the book "Internet Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy Television Series, 1998-2013"! Written by New Yorker Vincent Terrace who worked as a researcher for ABC television and is a TV historian who has written more than 30 books. To continue seeing the rest of our entry (among the other hundreds of series listed), you should buy it! There's a paperback version here: http://www.amazon.com/Internet-Science-Fiction-Television-1998-2013/dp/0786479930/r...

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Day Zero Season 2 Worldwide Premiere released!!!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, In : Season 2 

After a grueling 7 months of anticipation from last season, we can finally treat you to the season 2 opener, "Requiem"! This action-packed episode with its custom, original score, will take you to the world of Day Zero (we hope!). Check it out and tell us what you think :)  We may be coming to television soon. Check out the link below or go to our videos section to watch right now in HD!

http://blip.tv/dayzerotv/day-zero-episode-2x1-requiem-6620210


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Day Zero "Requiem" poster released!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Friday, July 12, 2013, In : Season 2 

We've released the poster for the season premiere episode!


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Day Zero wins at17th annual Indie Gathering Film Fest!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, In : Season 1 

Day Zero "Dusk" takes top spot at the 17th annual Indie Gathering Film Fest in the Web Episode category!

It will be screen in August of 2013! Find the press release on our page and/or go to their site at http://theindiegathering.com/page16.php to see the screening schedule as well as the winners list at http://theindiegathering.com/page3.php

This is our 10th award in less than 1 1/2 years! :)




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Day Zero interview on KJZZ!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Monday, June 24, 2013, In : Season 2 
Day Zero show creator Cal Nguyen's interview with Warren Workman's Filmed in Utah appears on local Utah TV station KJZZ channel 14! Here are some cell phone captures :)





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Day Zero wins Telly Award and Filmed in Utah interview for Episode "Requiem"!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Friday, June 14, 2013,
Please see press release on this site regarding our bronze People's Telly Award win for episode 1x8: Metamorphosis! :)

Also visit http://youtu.be/DBj8Xe8TUo4 to see the interview that contains clips from the season opener, "Requiem"!
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Day Zero Season 2 Premiere Teaser Trailer Released!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, In : Season 2 
We have wrapped principal photography and are now in post-production! But here's a taste of what's to come... the teaser for "Requiem", our season opener, is now available!

http://youtu.be/WjYnWsSoQfg

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Day Zero Season 2 "Requiem" Cast complete!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Thursday, May 2, 2013, In : Season 2 
We're finally able to announce the newest members of the cast: Bill Gillane as "Ben Lott", Colin McDermott as "Tiras Abel", Flo Donelli as "Diana Cantaray" and Morgan Mabey as "Namaah Cain"! Congrats to them all :) Filming will begin May 18, 2013! Stay tuned for more info right here.
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Day Zero enters Telly Awards!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Thursday, April 18, 2013, In : Season 1 
We've been accepted into this year's 34th Annual Telly Awards for Day Zero's Episode 1x8: "Metamorphosis"! Wish us luck in getting a good trophy :)
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Local guest Director found!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Thursday, April 11, 2013, In : Season 2 
Prolific and saavy Utah filmmaker Denver James Harward has agreed to guest direct Day Zero's season 2 opener, "Requiem"! We will be begin pre-production very soon. :)  Cast has been informed to see if all or most are coming back for the new season.

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Day Zero FAQ created!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Saturday, March 30, 2013, In : Season 1 
A new FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section was created on this website underneath the LINKS section to help answer some questions from viewers! Enjoy and feel free to ask us more :)
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Submission accepted at the 17th annual Indie Gathering Film Fest!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Thursday, March 28, 2013, In : Season 1 
We've entered the 2013 International Indie Gathering Film Festival with the season finale, Episode 1x10: "Dusk", into the web episode category! Wish us luck in getting selected again and hopefully screened as well :)
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Winners of the 2nd official "Guns of Day Zero" Facebook trivia contest announced!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Monday, March 25, 2013, In : Season 1 
Here are the winners!

Hector Guillermo Cha Glez
Bryan Arredondo

They picked the correct answer to the question for this photo caption: Which guns are fake? The answer was 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6. Congratulations!

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Day Zero Season 2 Opener rough draft script complete!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Sunday, March 24, 2013, In : Season 2 

I've completed writing a 23 page script for the season premiere of Day Zero, called "Requiem". Hope to be able to film and fund it soon, as well as trying to get a name actor for it hopefully in a guest or recurring spot. :)

Cal


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Day Zero Facebook page passes 25,000+ LIKES mark!!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Friday, March 15, 2013, In : Season 1 
Thanks to the fans, we've hit a milestone again! Over 25,000 of you have liked our facebook page, so thanks from the bottom of our hearts :)  http://facebook.com/dayzerotv

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Possibly the last Day Zero Season 1 Blooper Reel!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Thursday, February 28, 2013, In : Season 1 
Check out the latest and greatest Day Zero blooper reel :)  http://youtu.be/llxbjsW5_yc
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Day Zero takes 5 Official Finalist Nominations at 2013 Filmed in Utah Awards!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Monday, February 18, 2013, In : Season 1 
Nominated for:

Best Web Series
Best Cinematography
Best Sound Mix
Best Actress (Deven Skye)
Best Supporting Actress (Mylie Harper)

See press release page for more info!
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Day Zero surpasses 20,000+ LIKES on Facebook!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Sunday, February 10, 2013,
Thanks to you adoring new fans, we now have over 20,000 likes on our Facebook page! :)  This in light of the support campaign we put on to raise awareness of Tinnitus and its effects during the British Tinnitus Association's Tinnitus Awareness Week 2013! Episodes 3 and 4 convey the struggles of a deaf person and we pushed those two episodes for that reason. Thank you all again!
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Day Zero surpasses 10,000+ LIKES on Facebook!!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, In : Season 1 
Thanks to the fans, we passed a MAJOR MILESTONE! Over 10,000 of you have become fans of the show, thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Keep spreading the word and keep watching. Let's hope for a season 2!! Gracias! Cảm ơn bạn! Salamat sa iyo! :)
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Day Zero Pilot Episode REMASTERED!!!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Monday, January 14, 2013, In : Pilot 
We've remastered the pilot episode of Day Zero in order to keep it consistent with the rest of the season as it was released originally in September 2011. So with additional music placements, enhanced audio quality and even new dialogue/angles without changing the story, this is THE definitive version! Please check it out and let us know your thoughts, we know you will be pleasantly surprised, even though the original released version won 3 film awards by itself :)

http://blip.tv/dayzerotv/day...
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Day Zero Season Finale released!!!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Tuesday, December 25, 2012, In : Season 1 

Day Zero - Season 1: Episode 10 - "Dusk" released 1 day early as your Christmas gift! ;)

http://blip.tv/dayzerotv/day-zero-season-1-episode-10-dusk-6485861

UPDATE: HD, no-ad version now released!!!  http://vbctv.com/dayzero-episodes/item/1x10-dusk

Enjoy :D


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Day Zero wraps its final scene (was added recently) and will appear on the season finale!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Monday, December 17, 2012, In : Season 1 
Episode 1x10: Dusk will showcase the final scene with Amber Masterson performing a special guest star role :)  She used to be the original Kat Finch from the previous cast before production was briefly halted, resulting in a new cast/crew as you see today. She is our head composer for season 1, however, and has done a great job! We can't wait to show you the episode, streaming December 26, 2012 on http://blip.tv/dayzerotv!
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VOTE FOR DAY ZERO!!!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Thursday, November 29, 2012,
Please vote for our show to win nomination into the 2nd annual Filmed in Utah awards show! We are in several categories, so you can skip the rest and hit the SUBMIT button and it will accept it. Thank you! :)

http://www.filmedinutah.com/p/fiu-awards-2013.html


UPDATE: Public voting is over. Thanks everyone who voted for Day Zero, we really appreciate it :)  Let's hope for multiple wins in multiple categories!!


  •   - CLICK HERE! 

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Day Zero: Episode 1x9 - DAWN released!!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, In : Season 1 
The premiere of the 9th episode for season 1 of Day Zero is now airing! http://blip.tv/dayzerotv/day-zero-season-1-episode-9-dawn-6456703

The HD version available here: http://vbctv.com/dayzero-episodes/item/1x09-dawn

SYNOPSIS:

Cameron's altered behavior creates fear among the group. Elsewhere, Blake and Rachael have an intimate discussion.
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Day Zero surpasses 4,000+ LIKES on Facebook!!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Tuesday, November 27, 2012,
A new milestone has just occurred! We've reached and surpassed (and still climbing) over 4,000 'likes' on our Facebook page! :)  Please tell your friends and family who have yet to LIKE the page to do so and if we get over 5,000 by December 15 when the Filmed in Utah awards public voting ends, then consideration for a Season 2 will be set into motion. Please visit http://facebook.com/dayzerotv and help us attain that goal if you wish us to continue our award-winning independent series.

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Day Zero: Episode 1x9 - "Dawn" PREVIEW TRAILER available!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Monday, November 26, 2012, In : Season 1 
Just released episode 9's preview trailer! This is the first time we've ever done anything like this. Thanks and enjoy! :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3bkJpVRu3k&hd=1
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Day Zero interviews on Filmed in Utah!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, In : Season 1 

Show creator Cal Nguyen (aka "Jim Lecter"), actresses Deven Skye Baldwin ("Rachael Shore") and Kabrina Miller ("Erica Jordan") are interviewed by Warren Workman's Filmed in Utah in his latest episode! Hope you all find it enlightening as we did answering questions by the host :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl2FkLVWeUs&hd=1

As you know, we currently have 12 nominations in the Filmed in Utah awards festival in February, 2013!




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Day Zero Episode 1x8: Metamorphosis now premiering!!!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Wednesday, October 24, 2012, In : Season 1 

Hey Day Zero fans, our Halloween Special Episode, #8: "Metamorphosis" is now released!!! This introduces a newly improved closing credit theme song, played by violinist Elyse Hudson (thank you Elyse! We'll get your creds on the next episode). Let us know your thoughts on how it sounds :) This is our most action-packed episode yet (with the most Hybrids)! Please share with your friends and enjoy the show! What a great ensemble cast we have this time around. Thanks!!!

http://blip.tv/dayzerotv/da...


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Day Zero Blooper Reel #5 released!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Saturday, October 13, 2012,
It's up and ready for laughs :) Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES4fkpoZzb8&hd=1

With Ken Applegate, Emily Guglietti, Deven Skye, Leo Lynton, Julie Touchet, Scott Smith, Jon Young, Kabrina Miller, Nate Sears and Anna Grachanin
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Day Zero Episode 7: Phoenix released worldwide!!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Wednesday, September 26, 2012, In : Season 1 

Today Episode 7: Phoenix is premiering at: http://blip.tv/dayzerotv/day-zero-season-1-episode-7-phoenix-6371963

UPDATE: The HD, non-ad version is now up: http://vbctv.com/dayzero-episodes/item/1x07-phoenix. Enjoy! :)


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Major updates!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Friday, September 21, 2012,
- Our latest production video how-to has been featured on Rich Mbariket's webseriesnetwork! http://webseriesnetwork.com/video  Click here for the direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d8c33Pz00c&hd=1

- We've submitted into the 2013 Filmed in Utah 2nd annual award festival in the following categories so far:

Best Web Series - Ep.5, Ep.7
Best Actor - Ep. 6 (Cal Nguyen)
Best Supporting Actor - Ep.6 (Derek Lawson)
Best Actress -
Best Supporting Actress - Ep.6 (Mylie Harper)
Best Cinematography -...
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Day Zero Episode 6: Dementia finally released!!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Thursday, August 30, 2012, In : Season 1 

Day Zero Episode 6: Dementia is now airing! Sorry for the delay :)  http://blip.tv/dayzerotv/day-zero-episode-1x6-dementia-6329695  Our biggest episode yet!!!

And here's the hi-def, no-ad version! http://vbctv.com/dayzero-episodes/item/1x06-dementia


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Day Zero's latest episode one of the most popular on Slebisodes Webseries Directory!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Saturday, August 25, 2012, In : Season 1 
http://slebisodes.com/intl-academy-of-web-tv-awards-submissions-now-open/
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Day Zero wins 3rd award with the 2012 Indie Gathering Film Fest!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Sunday, July 1, 2012, In : Season 1 
http://theindiegathering.com/page9.php

Day Zero's pilot has become a winner in the "web episode" competition, making the Official Selection list at the 16th Indie Gathering International Film Festival in Ohio for their 2012 event! Congrats to the cast/crew of Day Zero on our 3rd win of the year! :)  UPDATE: It is being screen by the festival on Sunday, August 19 at 5:40pm!

http://theindiegathering.com/page16.php

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Day Zero Episode 4 Worldwide Premiere Released!!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Thursday, June 28, 2012, In : Season 1 

See our video page or go here! http://blip.tv/dayzerotv/day-zero-season-1-episode-4-betrayal-6226982


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Day Zero becomes Official Finalist at Las Vegas Film Festival!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Saturday, June 16, 2012, In : Pilot 
Day Zero Season 1 Episode 1, "Lethal" (pilot) has won the Official Finalist award in the Television Pilots category on July 19, 2012 from the Las Vegas Film Festival in Las Vegas, NV!




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DAY ZERO EPISODE 3: SUSPICION RELEASED!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, In : Season 1 

Alas, the world premiere of Episode 1x03, "Suspicion" is now available at: http://blip.tv/dayzerotv/day-zero-episode-3-suspicion-6160884

Enjoy! :)


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New Trailer up! Season 1 Montage

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Monday, May 21, 2012, In : Season 1 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1eDkm-OH6s&hd=1
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Day Zero Episode 2 "Requital" worldwide premiere!!!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, In : Season 1 

We've just released the second episode! Sorry for the long wait :)  http://blip.tv/dayzerotv/day-zero-episode-102-requital-blip-6109268


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Day Zero Episodes Appearing Monthly in 2012!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Thursday, March 15, 2012, In : Season 1 
We're now set to showcase each episode on a monthly basis starting March 28 with the pilot episode, "Lethal", via the VBCTV network: http://vbctv.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=1795. And this will coincide with the SLEBISODES.COM web series guide (like a TV Guide). Episode 2, "Requital" is set to release in April (exact date forthcoming)! Stay tuned.

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Here's the slated release schedule of season 1 for the year! Will create invites for the world premieres of each e...

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Day Zero Pilot "Lethal" Wins CFA Award!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, In : Pilot 
See Press Release here:

http://www.dayzerotv.com/press-releases.php


The pilot episode, "Lethal" won the prestigious Diamond Award from the California Film Awards festival in the Television Production Competition! We are honored to receive this award and will continue to produce quality episodic content as production progresses. Episode 2, "Requittal" will tentatively be released sometime in March or April 2012.

See the official list from the CFA: http://www.calfilmawards.com/Awards/2011_winners/...
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Teaser Trailer #2 out!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Thursday, December 8, 2011, In : Season 1 
This is actually taken from the crowdfunding campaign video for those who've seen it! Thanks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBwtsxFgZmk&hd=1

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Amazon.com Instant Video on Demand now has our pilot episode for viewing!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, In : Pilot 
It's slightly better than the blip.tv online version 'cause it should be based on the DVD quality. Rent it for 7 days streamed online or downloaded to a device (PC/Mac, Tivo, portable, etc.) for just a one-time $1.99 payment or buy to stream (or download) forever at just $5.00! This is up to an $11 savings off the DVD from CreateSpace, so check it out now :) Thanks for your support!

http://www.amazon.com/Day-Zero-Season-Episode-Lethal/dp/B006HR25AI/ref=sr_1_5?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=132319...

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Deleted Scene from Episode 9!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Saturday, November 12, 2011, In : Season 1 
Featuring Shaun Frenza in the role of Cameron Clark before he had to unfortunately leave the project due to scheduling conflicts. Enjoy :)   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giw3I8k-Fic&hd=1
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Episode 2 listed on IMDB

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, In : Season 1 
Was able to get episode 2 listed on imdb! So that now includes 2 more actors :) We'll try to get the other episodes listed even though we're not done filming obviously. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2097453/
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Blooper reel volume #2 released!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Tuesday, October 18, 2011,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_Zb0Y0YTmM&hd=1

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Day Zero pilot is out and funding campaign started!

Posted by Cal Nguyen on Sunday, October 16, 2011, In : Pilot 
As you can see on our site, the pilot is available for viewing! :)  Or, access it here: http://blip.tv/dayzerotv/day-zero-episode-101-lethal-pilot-blipnew-5624752

We have chosen blip.tv as our choice of video hosting for the series, but YouTube will remain the site for extras, non-episodic videos such as clips from scenes, behind-the-scenes, bloopers, interviews, etc.

Also, a Kickstarter campaign has started: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dayzerotv/day-zero

We could use the help!

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Cal Nguyen has been acting since 1998, performing in commercials, infomercials, print modeling and Hollywood studio films such as "Bedazzled", starring Brendan Fraser and Elizabeth Hurley, "Just One Night" with Timothy Hutton, "Unaccompanied Minors" with Lewis Black and Wilmer Valderrama, and even television shows like "Nash Bridges", starring Don Johnson and Cheech Marin. He is recently hot off the 48 Hour Film Project "Voice", serving as the lead character "Steven Emory". Earlier, he was cast in a lead role as "Captain Le" in the short "Escape from Paper City", and then went on to film a supporting role as "Dr. Thomas" in "Pragmatic Repudiation". Known for being a prolific sound-alike (Bill Bixby in particular), he was selected to play the voice of "General Colin Powell" on the Loren Lambert feature, "Shades of Treason". Cal's breakthrough was when he booked a lead, co-star spot as "Jim Lecter" in the post-apocalyptic web TV series, "Day Zero", which, after buying the script rights last year, he became the creator of the show while continuing his role as Jim. The pilot episode earned him three filmmaker awards so far in 2012 alone, throughout the festival circuit. He has trained with some of the best coaches such as Richard Hatch of "Battlestar Galactica" fame, Glenn Morshower from "Transformers", Larry Silverberg (leading Meisner coach), casting director Jeff Johnson, and the prolific producer, director and actor, Lance Williams. Cal received other types of training and experience, being a distinguished Veteran of Gulf War II, and also serving in the Information Technology industry for over 16 years. http://imdb.me/calnguyen

 

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