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2002 Program - Feature Films 1 WORK IN PROGRESS SCREENING ONLY 2 Birds With 1 Stallone Country of Origin: USA Running Time: 85 minutes Director: Bret Carr Producer(s): Mary Helen Shashy, Quinn Redeker Cast: Bret Carr, Ernie Mingione, Starla Benford, Susanne Didonna Contact: TBD Synopsis:  From the Oscar nominated writer of "The Deer Hunter", the Academy Award winning composer of "Rocky", and Executive Producer Bret Ratner the maker of "Rush Hour 1&2" comes the true story of Brooklyn's Lou Benedetti. Lou, a stuttering boxer, enjoys inviting violent confrontation into his life so he can express himself. He can only speak normally when he is fighting, fornicating, or impersonating his hero, Rocky Balboa. When he loses his license to box, he tries to become a fight trainer. Unfortunately, his stutter is most severe under the pressure of 30 second round breaks. With no other options at a future, he is forced into a desperate mission to overcome his stutter and confront his lifetime of sociopathic behavior.
300 dpi image OPENING NIGHT FILM A Month of Sundays - Florida Premiere Country of Origin: USA Running Time: 90 minutes Director: Stewart Raffill Producer(s): Suzanne DeLaurentiis Writer(s): Keith Murphy Cast: Rod Steiger, Dee Wallace Stone, Al Sapienza, Sally Kirkland, Sally Struthers, Jamie Farr Contact: Suzanne DeLaurentiis Productions Phone: 818/754-1196 Fax: 818/754-1050 Website: www.suzannedelaurentiisproductions.com Synopsis:  A charming, quirky story of a teenage girl, who runs away with her grandfather to keep him from being placed in a nursing home and locate a son who, vanished many years before. Produced by Suzanne DeLaurentiis, known for her innovative style and efforts to provide a leg-up to film school graduates and other first-timers.
300 dpi image A Time For Dancing Country of Origin: USA Running Time: 94 minutes Director: Peter Gilbert Producer(s): Kelly Gonda and Jeffrey Kramer Writer(s): Kara Lindstrom Cast: Larisa Oleynik, Shiri Appleby, Anton Yelchin, Peter Coyote, Lynn Whitfield, Amy Madigan, Shane West Contact: East of Doheny c/o Springer/Chicoine Phone: 212-354-4660 Fax: 212-354-7588 Website: www.atimefordancing.com Synopsis:  A tale based on the novel A Time For Dancing by Davida Wills Hurwin, two ambitious teenage girls who dream of becoming dancers must reevaluate their plans when one of them is diagnosed with cancer.
300 dpi image All You Need - Digital Cinema Showcase Awards: Savanah - Awarded Best Feature, Big Bear Lake - Audience Award for Best Feature Country of Origin: USA Running Time: 98 minutes Director: Randy Ser Producer(s): Randy Ser, Sam Hensley, Jr., Mike Gabrany Writer(s): Sam Henley. Jr and Randy Ser Cast: Kellie Martin, Janet Carroll, Robert Pine Contact: Journey Entertainment Phone: 818/400-2663 Fax: 818/956-1014 Email: journeyent2000@aol.com Synopsis:  Kellie Martin (E.R.), Janet Carroll (Forces of Nature) and Robert Pine (Independence Day) star in a funny and heartwarming story about love, family, and other things that drive us crazy.
300 dpi image American Standoff Country of Origin: USA Running Time: 95 minutes Director: Kristi Jacobson Producer(s): Barbara Kopple Contact: Cabin Creek Films Phone: 917/881-6656 Fax: 212/539-0909 Email: Kristijnyc@aol.com Synopsis:  An unflinching and humanistic look at the besieged Teamsters Union and its controversial leader, James P. Hoffa. Driven by the compelling and personal stories of three determined rank and file workers and one union organizer, American Standoff captures the union's high-stakes battle against trucking giant Overnight Transportation.
300 dpi image Bottom Feeders - Digital Cinema Showcase Awards: Planet Indie Festival - Winner Best Screenplay and Indie Spirit Award, Winner 44th Annual Samuel Goldwyn Writing Award. Country of Origin: USA Running Time: 92 minutes Director: Brian Price Producer(s): Celia Fischer, Brian Price Writer(s): Celia Fischer Cast: Madi Distefano, Bryce Lenon, James Bladon Contact: Mud Bug Film Productions Phone: 419/821-0558 Fax: 323/938-6620 Email: celiafishcher@earthlink.net Website: www.bottomfeederscentral.com Synopsis:  A biting, satirical mockumentary about how one person can still make a difference in the American Political system. Bottomfeeders takes us behind the heart and soul of a presidential campaign, to follow the conflict between Pennsylvania State Director Cissy Jones, a burned out political veteran resigned to losing, and enthusiastic volunteers hell-bent on winning.
300 dpi image Deadly Surrender - US Premiere Country of Origin: USA Running Time: 90 minutes Director: Frank Eberling Producer(s): So Selko, David Schain, Jim Austin, Michael Kintzel Writer(s): Frank Eberling Cast: Tom Pullar, Chim Pelee, Barbara Rucker Contact: Parasol Productions/Parallax Productions Phone: 561/842-7788 Fax: 561/842-4566 Email: palmbeachfilmgrp@aol.com Synopsis: Filled with oddball character and offbeat humor, Deadly Surrender, follows the murder investigation of two Jamaican sugar cane cutters from the fields of Belle Glade to the mansions of Palm Beach County. Digital Cinema Showcase. Ding-a-ling-less - Florida Premiere | Digital Cinema Showcase Country of Origin: USA Running Time: 81 minutes Director: Onur Tukel Producer(s): Les Franck, Damian Lahey Contact: Abject Entertainment Onur Tukel Phone: 919-606-3556 Email: onur7@earthlink.net Synopsis: A comedic farce about Jack Peterson who has basically everything a guy could ask for, except for a penis. Jack has grown up with his disability and thus, alienates himself from the one thing he wants most -- to fall in love. To solve his problem, Jack sees a Dr. Skinner in hopes of a transplant, he tries an untested neurological contraption but when disaster and humiliation ensue Jack begins to lose his grip on reality. Dischord Awards: Atlantic City Film Festival - Best First Feature, Marco Island Film Festival - Excellence in Music Country of Origin: USA Running Time: 104 minutes Director: Mark Wilkenson Producer(s): Mark Wilkenson Writer(s): Mark Wilkenson Cast: Thomas Jay Ryan, Annunziata Gianzero, Dick Bakalyan, Andrew Borba Contact: Ivy Films Phone: 323/464-2220 Fax: 323/404-2226 Email: mark@ivyfilms.com Website: http://63.206.15.122/dischord/dischord.html Synopsis:  A psychological thriller about the unlikely bond between a tormented killer and a pure artist strains the delicate balance of nature into discord.
300 dpi image Dog Run Awards: Winner Top Ten Selection at Toronto International Film Festival, Winner Best Film at Austin Film Festival Country of Origin: USA Running Time: 100 Minutes Rated "R"DirectorD. Ze've Gilad Producer(s): Jeffrey Feldman and Brain Marc Writer(s): D. Ze've Gilad and Brian Marc Cast: Brian Marc, Craig Duplessis, Lisa Ristorucci, Elizabeth Horsburgh Contact: Arrow Releasing Phone: 212/398-9511 ext 136 Fax: 212/398-9556 Email: arrowfilmsmb@aol.com Website: www.dogrunthemovie.com Synopsis:  A hard look at the reality of home-less kids. Run-aways Miles and Eddie leave unhappy homes and make their way to New York's Lower East Side. Penniless, they reside in a subculture, the little known under-world of "squatters", "gutter punks", and "crusties". Struggling to survive in this unforgiving environment, Eddie and Miles friend-ship is challenged. Story based on the 1.3 million runaways in the United States between the ages of 10 and 17.
300 dpi image Do It For Uncle Manny Awards: New York Internat'l Film Festival - Best Comedy, Best Directorial Debut, Best Screenplay and Best Actress, Sarasota Film Festival - Audience Award for Best Comedy. Country of Origin: USA Running Time: 85 minutes 34 seconds DirectorAdam Baratta Producer(s): Joy Czerwonky Writer(s): Adam Baratta Cast: Kari Wuhrer, Adam Baratta, Shane Edelman, George Wyner, Louis Anderson, Paul Mazursky Contact: Foray Productions Phone: 310/801-4049 Email: abaratta@pacbell.net Website: www.doitforunclemanny.com Synopsis: A hilarious send-up of the Hollywood lifestyle with interesting plot twists with the notable contributions of "Louie" Anderson, Danny Nucci ("Titanic"), Colin Mochrie ("Who's Line is it Anyway?") and other celebrity faces. The story follows two best friends and how one simple night out turns into a three-day odyssey that will test their friendship and change their lives forever. |
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