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Rajko Scarabin talks about the new movie ‘Unseen’

Actor Rajko Scarabin talks about the new movie “Unseen,” which was directed by Yoko Okumura.

Yoko Okumura, Jolene Purdy, and Rajko Scarabin on the set of 'Unseen'
Yoko Okumura, Jolene Purdy, and Rajko Scarabin on the set of 'Unseen.' Photo Credit: Rajko Scarabin
Yoko Okumura, Jolene Purdy, and Rajko Scarabin on the set of 'Unseen.' Photo Credit: Rajko Scarabin

Actor Rajko Scarabin talks about the new movie “Unseen,” starring Midori Francis and Michael Patrick Lane, which was directed by Yoko Okumura.

On working in “Unseen,” he said, “It was quite fun. The crew was amazing, especially given the fact that I was so hot from the costume that I felt I was to the point of overheating. I probably would have if the first AD wasn’t so good at his job. He was on point and made sure I was okay before each and every take.” 

“The talent in this film is what stood out though,” he said. “There was talent, giving talent(the type of actors that were there to share energy with you rather than only receive it). What was fun to watch was the way this crew worked so cohesively. Like bees to a hive, everyone was working toward the goal of making this film as good as it could possibly be versus just simply doing one’s job.”

He opened up about what he liked most about playing his character. “I enjoyed the fact that my character’s main point was to move the story along versus just being there for contents’ sake. Plus who doesn’t love dressing in multilayered costumes? It definitely makes it more fun but more importantly, it makes it easier to “become” that character,” he said.

On his experience working with Midori Francis, Michael Patrick Lane, and Yoko Okumura, he responded, “I I didn’t personally get to work with Michael because we were on set different days. What I will tell you is what kind of human being he was. He reached out to make sure to say congratulations on the part and to ask how I think it went. He’s certainly a welcomed surprise in the thick of it all.” 

“Midori came in on her day off, to help, by saying her lines off-screen,” he said. “A classic hard-working but still gracious actor. It certainly made the scene easier to focus on given the fact that she was present even though she didn’t need to be.” 

“My scene was mainly with Jolene Purdy and I am still having a hard time figuring out how her talents have stayed as hidden as they have. Even though people obviously know who she is, I think she needs more work because the talent was so blatantly obvious while we were working together that I forgot I was even there to work. It literally took me back to the days when I was a kid and we were just acting to pass the time,” he elaborated.

He praised director Yoko Okumura as a “talent that should skyrocket in the next decade.” “Yoko seemed to find ideas, sometimes out of thin air, that wouldn’t have occurred to me. Complete command of the set by allowing her team to do the job they were hired to do. No overbearing direction just guided suggestions and being able to do that while getting your vision across is a feat in and of itself.

On his future plans, he said, “Me and a few friends made an Independent film titled ‘Rude’ that was a step away from my normal fare but definitely fun to make and it will be making its rounds soon. I plan on working as much as I can and creating more content as many times as I can find the time to do so.”

He was also a part of the critically-acclaimed film “Paradise Highway,” starring Juliette Binoche and Morgan Freeman. “‘Paradise Highway’ was a very welcomed surprise, in that I wasn’t sure how it would be received. The subject matter hits close to home for many so there was always that trepidation that it might not be well received. The director was extremely bright and very skilled in her execution so those thought faded away relatively quickly once I saw whose hands the story was in. Anna Gutto is certainly one to watch out for,” he said.

He concluded about “Unseen,” “It is an interesting film because it covers a topic that can ruffle some feathers and rightfully so. The director has such a clear vision that I’m not sure it would have been possible for it to be in better hands. I’ll leave everyone With this, the story is about survival and if those type stories don’t draw you in this one will.”

To learn more about Rajko Scarabin, check out his IMDb page.

Markos Papadatos
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Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 22,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.

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