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You can go home again ... just don't tell anyone.
Producer
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| Henry LeBlanc, Marathon Films Mr. LeBlanc is very excited to be a part of such a great project as RESET. As Producer, Marathon Films has multiple projects in development and production for both screen and stage. In addition to partnering on RESET with Mr. Bojack, with whom he has worked on several films, Mr. LeBlanc recently completed filming on a short form documentary, SERENE HAVEN, A HOME FOR THE BRAVE, which highlighted the efforts of Serene Haven charity to find permanent housing in Los Angeles for displaced homeless military veterans. His work was award “Official Selection” by the 2014 GI Film Festival in Washington, DC, and Mr. LeBlanc was honored at a Congressional Reception at the White House.
Another project, E-TOUR 66, by Sci Fi writer Dan Gordon, is under review by several major companies and agencies. His initial foray into the creative world was through his first production company “aka Multi Media Productions”. As President and Creative Director, he wrote, directed and produced numerous commercials, Off- Broadway stage plays and corporate videos for Fortune 500 companies such as Mobil and Gleason Works. The Knockout, an animated film he directed and produced, was a Golden Reel nominee (ITVA), beating out over 500 entries to claim top honors. He is also an accomplished actor with numerous Theater, TV/Film and Stage credits.
Henry holds an MFA degree in Theatre from the prestigious Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University in New Jersey and a BSME from Worchester Polytechnic Institute. He is a native of Boston. Mr. LeBlanc is an Eagle Scout and the former President of one of the oldest theater companies in California, the Actors Alley Theatre Company. He’s listed in Who’s Who in the Northeast United States.
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| Om Mourya Mr. Mourya started out in the industry as a production assistant on various short and independent productions which led to his first major project ”Death and Cremation”, where he worked as a Post-Production Coordinator. The film was a success on the film festival circuit and wad picked up by NBC Universal for the Chillers Network. Om holds a Master’s in Business Administration in Marketing from Cal. State LA. and hails from the City of Dreams or also known as Bollywood in Mumbai, India; and he hopes to be a bridge between the ‘Mystical East’ and ‘Ever-trending West’
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Director
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| Paul Bojack was born and raised in Queens, New York. He attended Rutgers University, where he majored in psychology and, when he wasn’t spending time at the local bars, began writing short stories and plays. Soon after college, he moved to Los Angeles and began to explore filmmaking. Unable to afford film school, he learned by helping out friends with their short film projects and volunteering at City TV. He then shot his first feature Glass, Necktie which screened at venues in Los Angeles, New York and Dublin, and was praised in the LA Weekly, Los Angeles Times and Film Threat. The film was distributed by EI throughout the United States and Canada.
Resilience, his second feature, played theatrically at the Pioneer Theater and Anthology Film Archives in New York and Laemmle in Los Angeles. Resilience garnered critical acclaim in various publications including The New York Times, Variety, and Film Threat. It is widely available for streaming and download.
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Cast and Crew
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| Edward Deraney (Floyd) Born and raised in Wayne, NJ, Ed was taught a strong work ethic by his father, who never missed a day of work. Having been employed in many different jobs at the blue collar level, Ed has been humbled, and knows how hard life is without being wealthy. After paying his own way through college, working 3 different jobs, he graduated with a BS in Accounting. Knowing this wasn‛t his true calling, he decided it was time to give what he was passionate about a shot, and throw caution to the wind.
After leaving NY, and arriving in LA, Ed studied with prestigious teachers at Groundlings, and also learned from the great Janet Alhanti. Fifteen years later, his studies continue, and since then, he has appeared in ‛Days Of Our Lives‛, ‛CSI:NY‛, played lead roles in many indie films, and booked several national commercials. Ed is an experienced carpenter, and spends his free time remodeling kitchens and baths. He‛s in acting class 2 days a week, and is always working on his craft as an actor, and editor, always keeping himself immersed in his true passion.
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| Reggie Watkins (Hugh) Born and raised in San Jose, CA Reggie Watkins has been acting his whole life. As a child he acted in the “Kids Skits” theater company in Denver, CO. Also an athlete, Reggie played wide receiver until a torn ACL ended his career at 21. No longer able to play he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his other dream.
His first “Hollywood” job was doorman at the world famous Comedy Store. He earned his stripes doing stand up with the likes of Dane Cook and Dave Chappelle. His first tv job was a thug on the ABC Family series “Lincoln Heights” and a commercial for Bud Light. Recently he’s recurred on FX’s critically acclaimed series “Justified” and guested on NBC’s “Community.” |
| Doug Penikas (Robert) Raised in Orange County California, Doug discovered his passion for movies and television at a very early age. He began working in the entertainment industry as a professional dancer in films such as High School Musical 2 & 3 (2007-2008) Glee seasons 1-2 (2009-2010) and other various shows such as Eli Stone and How I Met Your Mother. In 2011 He founded the independent production company More Brandy Productions which specializes in the development of feature films and television series.
In 2012 Doug placed in the top ten for the Industry Insider Screenwriting Competition with his script THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE and HOUDINI: THE UNTOLD ADVENTURES (2013) which are currently some of the many projects in development at More Brandy Productions. Doug wrote, acted, and directed his first feature film entitled BLOOD TYPE: UNKNOWN that premiered at the Newport Beach Film Festival 2013 and is now available on ITUNES, AMAZON, GOOGLE PLAY, PLAYSTATION, VUDU, and YOUTUBE. Doug’s passion knows no bounds when it comes to making movies, be it writing, acting, dancing, singing, or directing. There is no place he’d rather be than on set making fun entertainment. |
| Melinda DeKay (Sheila) Melinda deKay, born, raised, and schooled in Los Angeles, has been performing for over 50 years, recently returning to her hometown after establishing herself as a very respected actor in the Houston regional area. Throughout the years she has been typically cast as a ”character” actor being versatile in creating many memorable stage roles including Bodey in Tennessee Williams‛ ”A Lovely Sunday At Creve Coeur”, Catherine in Paul Zindel‛s ”And Miss Reardon Drinks A Little”, Suits also in Mr. Zindel‛s ”Ladies at the Alamo”, Julia in Maria Irene Fornes‛ ”Fefu & Her Friends”, Golde in the legendary ”Fiddler On The Roof”, Lady Macbeth, Rose in Tom Topar‛s ”Nuts”, and Barbara in the world premiere of John Dubiel‛s ”Windchimes”. Her TV/Film credits include ”Therapy With A Twist” directed by Clara Loedel, the lovely family film, ”Angel Dog” directed by Robin Nations, the 2011 SXSW Award winning film, ”Natural Selection” directed by Robbie Pickering, ”Jeffie Was Here” directed by Todd Edwards, the new Sandy Yu web series ”Miss Guidance”, NBC and TNT‛s ”Southland”, and the realty television show, ”Cursed”. Her latest film that is currently in pre-production and will start shooting in August, 2014, is Dysfunktion, written by David Bianchi and directed by Ryan Lemasters. |
| Sarah Chaney (Pam) Born in Ohio, Sarah Chaney moved to New York City after receiving a BA in political science and theatre at Miami University (Oxford, OH). There she enjoyed her post grad training at The Maggie Flanigan Studios and has had the honor of playing some fantastic roles on the stage including Fantine in the National Tour of Les Miserables, Trina in Falsettos, Ofah in the world premiere of The Oath, various off Broadway and regional productions, cruise ships, and rock bands. Recent TV & Film credits include Saturday Night Live, The David Letterman show, the webseries 2 Hopeful Spinsters, Too Far from Home, The trial of Linda Kasbian, And Cupcake. She is currently performing with the sketch group, The Ladies Room at IO West and in the rock musical, The Werewolves of Hollywood Boulevard at The Lillian Theatre. |
| David Ross Paterson (Hal) David Ross Paterson works as an actor in Theatre, Film and TV in Australia and the US. Film/TV includes Godzilla, Saving Mr. Banks, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Frost/Nixon, Chopper, Lost, The Unit, Neighbors, Blue Heelers. Los Angeles theatre credits (garnering multiple Stage Scene LA Awards, LA Weekly and Ovation Award nominations) include George Hay in Open Fist‛s Moon Over Buffalo, Bottom in A Midsummer Night‛s Dream for LCF Shakespeare, Niels Bohr in Copenhagen, Dilwyn Knox in Breaking The Code for The Production Co, Bob King in the US premiere of David Williamson’s Sanctuary and his critically acclaimed Danforth in the 60th Anniversary production of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. Writing credits include adapting and developing Reserved Seating Only in addition to numerous short films, radio and web comedy projects. Mr. Paterson continues to teach Acting/ Acting for the Camera, most recently at La Sierra University and USC. |
| David Crane (Carl) David Crane was born in Philadelphia and raised 10 minutes away in the small, blue-collar town of Mount Holly, New Jersey. After graduating from University of Maryland, David moved to NYC, discovered independent film and became inspired by New York City’s rich theater community. David studied at the William Esper Studio and began doing theater and soon after, booked his first TV gig, HBO‛s Oz. David loved acting, but yearned to take a bigger role in storytelling so he wrote a one-act play “One Rainy Night.” It was produced in NYC and had a visceral effect on the audience. David began to transform a small one act into a feature length script. Life was about to change. David, his fiancee, and their two dogs drove cross-country to move to L.A. David teamed with his childhood friend Quinn Saunders. The two worked relentlessly, polished the script, raised money and called in every favor they had. ”One Rainy Night” was made into the feature film ”Cherry” on a micro budget. It debuted at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, and went on to win Best Producers at Beverly Hills Film Festival and Best Picture in Charleston. Finally, ”Cherry” beat the odds and was distributed by Warner Brothers. Since “Cherry,” David has worked steadily. Earning credits with talented artists like Clint Eastwood on the film “Jersey Boys,” Christina Hendricks on AMC’s “Mad Men,” David Strathairn and Ray Wise in “No God, No Master” and Kristen Johnston on “The Exes.” David’s love for storytelling hasn’t wavered and has multiple projects in development. |
Brenda McDonald | Theater Manager |
Marcienne Dwyer | Evangeline |
Victoria Levine-Judy | Alison |
Jillian Aylsse | Woman 1 at Bar |
Kathinka Van Putten | Woman 2 at Bar |
Josh Galitsky | Basketball Announcer |
Pamela Hobby | Girl on Date 1 |
Pamela Chau | Girl on Date 2 |
Venezia Penelope Zavala | Party Girl 1 |
Laura Colquhouri | Party Girl 2 |
Markian Fedorowycz | Bartender 1 |
Kalyna Fedorowycz | Girl cutting shirt collar |
Penny Pollack | Woman with mirror |
Bunny Gibson | Tessa/Deceased Woman |
Meranda Walden | Daughter of Deceased Woman |
Chuck Rockford | Man stuck in traffic |
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| | | Director of Photography | Kimby Caplan | | Kimby Caplan is an award winning filmmaker whose work has aired on PBS, ABC, and NBC affiliates. Her documentaries and short films have screened in festivals around the country and internationally. A documentary lensed by Caplan, Cubamerican, about Cuban Exiles featuring Andy Garcia and Steven Bauer is screening nationally, with an upcoming PBS run in September 2014. Recently Caplan just wrapped as Second Unit DP on Scout, an Indie feature starring Jane Seymour, Ellen Burstyn, and Danny Glover, among others. Caplan is the recipient of a 2005 Student Academy Award for her documentary LISTEN, which also received a Juror’s First Place at the Black Maria Film Festival and a Silver Remi Award from Houston Worldfest. A 35mm short film, Song of David, lensed by Caplan was one of AFI’s submission to the 2008 Cannes Short Corner. Another 35mm short film, My Demon, won best Horror Short at the 2009 Cape Fear Film Festival in North Carolina. Her current project in pre-production is “Celeste” (working title), directed by Paige Morrow with Calista Flockhart onboard as an associate producer. Caplan is an MFA Cinematography graduate of the American Film Institute and resides in Pasadena, CA. | Edited by | Kevin Haberer | | Jacob Mendel | | Paul Bojack | Assistant Editor | Sean Cannon | Color Correction | Robert Murphy | Composer | Cullan Keith Shewfelt | Guitar Underscore | Daniel J. Marcus | Dialogue Editor and Sound Designer | Michael Kao | Final Mix | Adam Wade | Creative Consultant | Josh Galitsky | Title Design | Vihang Walve | Assistant Director | Jesse Pyatt | Associate Producer | Tommy Bush | Production Sound Mixer | Clint Allday | Boom Operator | Joanne Wu | Script Supervisor | Sarah Willgrube | Second Unit Director of Photography | Vihang Walve | Assistant Camera | Phillip Girke | Assistant Camera | Carolina Costa | Assistant Camera | Kimi Juds | Assistant Camera | Zach Holloran | Steadicam Operator | Sherri Kauk | Gaffer | Brayton Austin | Gaffer | Leslie Bumgarner | Gaffer | Peyton Skelton | Grip | Marjorie Alexander | Grip | Kyle Holding | Grip | April Keltner | Grip | John Ramage | Set Design | Anthony McClain | Wardrobe | Vanessa McPolin | Make up | Taci Garcia | Make up | Araceli Bejarano | Make up | Selena Saenz | Make up | Sarah Smile Gribba | Production Assistant | Gabi Leidal | Production Assistant | Ambreen Charania | Production Assistant | Denise Woelpern | Digital Imaging Technician | Vihange Walve | Music Supervisor & Music Editor | Chadwick Brown | | | MUSIC: | | Heavy Machinery | Written by Daniel J. Marcus | | Performed by Pink Slip Daddy | Late Bloomer | Written by Aaron Carlson & Mike Scutari | | Performed by The Shrouded Strangers | | | Won’t Will | Written by Kenneth James Gibson | | Performed by Kenneth James Gibson | | | Doin’ It With The Doors Open | Written by Vitamen-X | | Performed by Vitamen-X | | | Swamp | Written by Lux Roy | | Performed by Lux Roy & The Moan | | | Blue Green | Written by Kelly Johnston-Gibson & Kenneth James Gibson | | Performed by Gypsy Thys | | | One Time | Written by Quinton “Q-Ball” Scarbor | | Performed by Quinton “Q-Ball” Scarbor | | | Starvin’ Artist | Written by Quinton “Q-Ball” Scarbor | | Performed by Quinton “Q-Ball” Scarbor | | | Sew Your Head | Written by Kenneth James Gibson | | Performed by Kenneth James Gibson | | | Cock Toof | Written by Kelly Johnston-Gibson & Kenneth James Gibson | | Performed by Gypsy Thys | | | Flashes | Written by Michael Kao aka Verz | | Performed by Michael Kao aka Verz | | | Chemical Beats | Written by Kenneth James Gibson | | Performed by Kenneth James Gibson | | | Animals Are My Friends | Written by Lux Roy | | Performed by Lux Roy | | | Featherbed | Written by Aaron Carlson & Mike Scutari | | Performed by The Shrouded Strangers | | | Hard Lovin’ CA Style | Written by Chad Brown & Michael “Nasty” Whitbeck | | Performed by Velcro Love Seat | | | Waddup GZ | Written by Written by A. Johnson, T. Graham & J. Chavez | | Performed by Prodigy and Un Pacino | | | Masters of Fate | Written by Gregory P. Cook & Paul Udouj | | Performed by Royal Brothers | | | Electric Poet | Written by Sun of Sound | | Performed by Sun of Sound | | | My Veneer | Written by News of the Fire | | Performed by News of the Fire | | | Fornever And A Stay | Written by Kenneth James Gibson | | Performed by Kenneth James Gibson |
A young writer, dissatisfied with his life, returns to his hometown but decides not to tell anyone he’s back, as he goes on a sexually twisted, darkly funny and soulful journey to reinvent himself.
REVIEWS!
"An opaque and offbeat story of a man who repeatedly returns to his hometown with the intention of avoiding anyone he once knew." "The fragmented and existential atmosphere, reminiscent of a Paul Auster novel, is an interesting reward for sticking with the tale."
Ken Jaworowski, The New York Times
"A series of vignettes that aim to challenge accepted notions of normality." "Considering Reset as an inarguably daring film, it’s also possible to interpret Floyd’s low-key demeanor as a way to portray this sexual deviant as a bemused Everyman traveling a world of seedy motels and bars in a land that represents the further decay of Western civilization, both morally and philosophically." "Arthouse enthusiasts will celebrate the return of a filmmaker who refuses to play it safe."
Bill Edelstein, Variety
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