Director John heath Producer Cynthia Bravo Writer Anthony Montes
Press Kit
November 2014
THE LAST NIGHT INN Contact
CONTACT Cynthia Bravo, Producer c.bravo@glixstudios.com (818) 441 4065 503 S Flower St, Burbank, CA 91502 FILM SITES
www.thelastnightinn.com
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3188546
www.facebook.com/thelastnightinn
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THE LAST NIGHT INN Synopsis
SHORT SYNOPSIS In a night of coincidences, betrayals and crime, the Inn will no longer be refuge for the underbelly of society. The Last Night Inn follows four intercutting stories of desperation, sex and deceit taking place at this crappy LA motel.
SUMMARY The Last Night Inn is an adaptation of Anthony Montes’ sold out play “The Last Night Inn” which was performed on stage several seasons at the Victory Theater in Burbank, CA. The Last Night Inn presents four intercutting stories taking place at the same crappy LA motel in a night when secrets are revealed and drama is doomed to unfold. The Last Night Inn, follows an assortment of characters who inhabit the fringes of society and share the dubious distinction of checking into the Last Night Inn during the same unfortunate night. Low level mobsters who find themselves scrambling to save their lives when their plan to win favor with their boss backfires; two lost souls who make a desperate attempt to reunite and correct the sins of their past; a troubled woman, who finds herself at the end of her rope only to discover that fate sometimes has it’s own plans; and a man with a young girl, seeking revenge for the damage done to them. The Inn will no longer be refuge for the underbelly of society; crime and tragedy is waiting for them.
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THE LAST NIGHT INN Director’s statement
Anthony Montesʼ screenplay, The Last Night Inn, was born out of his play of the same name about the guests on one night in a disreputable hotel. He has expanded it in story line and characters, as well as scope and complexity, to create this screenplay. His unique characters are in offbeat situations, traveling though the shady world of The Last Night Inn, where situations aren't always as they seem, and the state of affairs turn like an OʼHenry short story through to the end. My first challenge was to create a world where the more peripheral of society's members with their dubious motives come together in interwoven story lines. A world where its hot narrowly focused lights reveal the characters faces and the shadows hide their secrets. With a narrative that is specifically crafted to unfold and invite the audience into this world. I was most excited by the challenge of balancing undisguised emotions with deception, butchery with innocence, and humor with drama. I've lived with these characters for a long time and I looked forward to breathing cinematic life as the audience meets each and is engaged through their journey. The ensemble cast brings dimension that elevates the words off the page into complex interesting characters. The talented crew has realized the visual style. I know that audiences will be drawn into the passions, treachery, mysteries, despair, and the macabre that define this nights stay at Last Night Inn. - John Heath
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THE LAST NIGHT INN Production Notes
Adaptation and rights The Last Night Inn was originally a stage play, written by Anthony Montes, that showcased three different stories taking place inside the room 234 at The Last Night Inn on three different nights. The play premiered at the Downtown Playhouse on March, 2004; it’s great reception allowed for sold out nights. The play was mounted again in 2012 at the Victory Theater in Burbank, CA where yet again, every show was sold out. During the last run of The Last Night Inn, Anthony Montes, was repeatedly approached to have the stage play turned into a feature film, but it wasn’t until November 2013 when he partnered with Glix Entertainment to have the stage play adapted and produced. Anthony Montes did an amazing job adapting the original script into a screenplay, adding a new storyline with interesting complex characters and having the stories happen simultaneously, to allow for the different characters to interact, connect and affect one another. The result was an unexpected night of casualties, crime and unavoidable drama. Pre-production and Principal Photography Making an independent film, on a limited budget was a big challenge that came with great rewards. Our goal with The Last Night Inn was to achieve high production value on a small budget. Because all the stories take place inside the motel, we created a set that was a character itself, allowing for the physical space to affect the characters and the stories that it hosted. After countless sleepless nights of pre-production, The Last Night Inn set was designed and built at Glix Studios’ sound stage, allowing for a complete customization and the possibility to pre-light and save valuable production time. In a record time of 12 shooting days, The Last Night Inn successfully completed principal photography. This was only possible thanks to everyone's commitment and passion towards the project. Post production The Last Night Inn is currently in post-production and a wonderful team has come on board, including the band Cross My Heart Hope to Die who has expressed interest in providing soundtracks to the project.
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THE LAST NIGHT INN Creative Team
JOHN HEATH– DIRECTOR John Heath filmmaker and author is third generation to the motion picture business. His grandfather was a part of the very beginnings of the film industry in the “Silent Era,” and his father was an editor through the “Golden Age” of Television. He studied directing at the Film Industry Workshop. He started his career in film editing, and went on to direct and produce. Editing such dramas as St. Elsewhere, LA Law, and Pickett Fences, and comedies such as The Bob Newhart Show, and Major Dad. Producing on six series including The Guardian, Chicago Hope, and Roswell with three Emmy nominations. John’s passion is directing. He has directed episodes of The Guardian, Chicago Hope, and St. Elsewhere. He has also directed “labors of love” short film projects when his schedule allows. John directed the original stage production of The Last Night Inn.
CYNTHIA BRAVO – PRODUCER As the CEO of Glix Entertainment, Inc., Cynthia Bravo has successfully produced dozens of independent projects including the feature film The Last Night Inn directed by John Heath; coproduced the feature films Actor for Hire directed by Marcus Mizelle and The Broken Legacy directed by Miguel Garzon. Cynthia Bravo is also the founder of ”Glix for the Arts”, a filmmaking community that works to support and promote high quality video content, and to create opportunities for upcoming talent. Cynthia Bravo has produced several commercials, corporate videos and short films. Her projects under development include the feature films Hide in the Light (Horror/demons), Spirits (horror/possessions), The House on Franklin (Horror/slasher) and The Prodigal Brother (Thriller/drama).
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THE LAST NIGHT INN Creative Team
ANTHONY MONTES – WRITER & CO-PRODUCER Anthony began The Artist Theater Group in 1987, and ever since he has produced over 90 plays. He has written seven screenplays, 24 one-act plays; and he is currently adapting two more of his plays. Anthony is a recipient of the Drama-Logue Award for acting. He also worked on "Playhouse" for James Franco, and acted in "Holy land", written and produced by James Franco; he also starred in the web series "It's Temporary". Anthony is on the judging committee for Mini Cinema TV.
GONZALO DIGENIO – CINEMATOGRAPHER Before becoming a Cinematographer, Gonzalo Digenio worked as an editor and colorist, which allowed for a better understanding of imagery, story telling, shot design, and creative visuals. Gonzalo has vast experience in both digital and film, including including Fuji and Kodak’s16 mm and 35 mm; Canon C300, Alexa plus, Red One, Epic and Scarlet, among many others. Gonzalo’s portfolio includes feature film When the Wolf Calls (2014); feature film The Broken Legacy (2014); feature film The Last Night Inn (2014); 16 episodes of the popular TV show Brother's in Law [KZ], and over 30 short films, commercials, music videos and corporate videos. His upcoming projects include the feature films The House on Franklin, The Prodigal Brother, Hide in the Light and Spirits.
MICHAEL MCGREGOR – PRODUCTION DESIGNER Mikey McGregor, received his Masters in filmmaking in 2013. He believes that production design is just as important as the story of the script itself. Mikey has built sets ranging from underground laboratories, French style bathrooms, spaceships, hotel rooms, among many others. What Mikey loved most about working on the Last Night Inn film, was creating a space that not only hosted the stories, but become a character itself, affecting it’s guests and contributing to the overall story.
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THE LAST NIGHT INN Behind the scenes
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THE LAST NIGHT INN Behind the scenes
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THE LAST NIGHT INN Cast
JOE PENNY Best know for his role as Jake Styles, the easygoing private investigator in the acclaimed TV series Jake and the Fatman (103 episodes). Joe Penny rose to prominence with good roles in TV movies and miniseries like The Girls in the Office and The Gossip Columnist. Joe Penny is well known for his recurring role as Martino Vitali in the TV Series Days of Our lives; his role as Hank Butler in Cold Case and his role as Victor Musto in The Sopranos TV series. In the 1980s, Joe Penny starred on no fewer than three weekly series: he played trigger-happy Bugsy Siegel in The Gangster Chronicles (1981), private eye Nick Ryder in Riptide (1984-86) and undercover investigator Jake Styles in Jake and the Fatman(1987-92).
JOHNNY WILLIAMS Johnny “Roastbeef” is recognized by his appearance in Martin Scorsese’s Goodfella with Robert DeNiro. He was also casted in State of Grace starring Sean Penn and Gary Oldman. His next role was the comedy classic Honeymoon in Vegas starring James Caan, Nicholas Cage, and Sarah Jessica Parker. Since then Johnny has played a variety of roles, from gangster to auto mechanic with such talents as Billy Crystal, Jim Carrey, and Whoopi Goldberg. Johnny’ has since worked with noted directors such as Walter Hill, Marty Davidson, and Howard Duetch. Over the years Johnny has appeared in TV shows Lois and Clark, NYPD Blue, and Steven Spielberg’s High Incident. Johnny has appeared in a variety of network movies, including ABC’s The Carolyn Warmus Story, opposite Virginia Madsen, James Garner, a Rockford Files MOW, and NBC’s Witness to the Mob.
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THE LAST NIGHT INN Cast
EUNICE OLSEN
Television host, actress, film and TV producer, accomplished pianist and an avid volunteer. Whatever role she takes on, Eunice Olsen never loses sight of who she is. In November 2004, Eunice was appointed as a Nominated Member of Parliament in Singapore, making her the youngest ever appointed at the age of 27. She was also winner of the Miss Singapore Universe contest in 2000. In 2008, Olsen was the proud recipient of the prestigious ASEAN Youth Award and was recently nominated as a Young Global Leader representing Singapore at the World Economic Forum. In addition to her entertainment work, she champions causes such as awareness on human trafficking and people with disabilities
BRIAN LALLY Brian Lally is an actor and director best known for LA Confidential (1997), Hesher (2010) and Funny People (2009). His IMDB features over 90 acting credits including James Franco’s Feature films Child of God (2013), The Ape (2005), Sal (2011), Bukowski (2014) and The Sound and the Fury (2014). Brian Lally also has numerous appearances in populat TV Shows including It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Revenge, and The Invisible Bum. Brian Lally is also member of "The Shery Theater”.
MARLENE MC’COHEN Marlene Mc'Cohen is an actress and producer, known for Alice in Murderland (2010), Captain Battle: Legacy War (2013) and Pretty(2011). She was guest star in "It's always Sunny in Philadelphia", starring Danny DeVito and been in eight independent films including, “Her Morbid Desires,” starring Tippi Hedren from Hitchcock’s, “The Birds”. She is also the Los Angeles correspondent for “The Mike Sherman Show” and has interviewed celebrities such as Hugh Hefner
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CIERA DANIELLE Ciera is a talented actress and director, known for "A Very Fragile interior (2013), "Daisy's" (2013) and "Tell me again that you love me" (2014).Cierra was Awarded 2011 Audience Choice Award for Best Actress and 2011 Grand Jury Award for Best Actress at the Playhouse West Film Festival for her performance in "Post"
SUZANNE KENT Suzanne Kent was one of the original members of the Groundlings company. She also created the Sunday Company and was its Founding Director. She is best known for her memorable appearances on "TAXI" as Angela Matusa and her stint as neighbor Mrs. Rene on "Pee Wee’S Playhouse". Film and TV credits include Curb your enthusiasm, recurring appearances on St. Elsewere, Seventh Heaven, and Brotherly Love, TV films "Promised a miracle", "Love Lives on" and "Get Patty Hearst", and feature films "Middle Men", "White Fang", "The Man who loved Women" "The Boost" and many others. ANTHONY MONTES Anthony began The Artist Theater Group in 1987, and ever since he has produced over 90 plays. He has written seven screenplays, 24 one-act plays; and he is currently adapting two more of his plays.Anthony's acting training includes a strong background in the Sandy Meisner’s acting technique and the Strasberg Method. Among his teachers are Sandy Meisner, Charlie Laughton, Bob Carnegie, James Franco, Bill Alderson and Shelley Winters.Anthony is a recipient of the Drama-Logue Award for acting. He also worked on "Playhouse" for James Franco, and acted in "Holy land", written and produced by James Franco; he also starred in the web series "It's Temporary". Anthony is currently in pre-production for his upcoming feature film The Last Train, based on his sold out play Subway Suicide.
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THE LAST NIGHT INN Cast
TOBY MAKA Toby Maka was born on Mt Shasta in California. With a mixed heritage of Tongan and British, he spent his younger years traveling and moving from the United States to Europe and back with his family. After arriving to Los Angeles from Boston five years ago, Toby found his calling with acting and has never looked back. Known for The Hog (2009), Apartment 157 (2011) and Miami Medical (2010). He was most recently in Bold and the Beautiful. (2013)
RYAN NEIL CONKLIN Ryan Neil Conklin is a talented actor, known for Accused (2013), The Undate ( 2 0 0 7 ) a n d S o m e o n e I s Wa t c h i n g (2008). Ryan has done film, theater and commercials in the U.S., as well as in Europe. Ryan splits his time between New York and Los Angeles pursuing both his modeling and acting careers.
SAM FOX Over the last 4 years Sam has dedicated a lot of time to traveling around the world making her travel show "Adventures of Sam Sam", as well as taking part in indie films, shorts, and even the big Hollywood picture "We Bought A Zoo". She currently resides in Venice Beach and while not acting, spends most of her time painting, surfing, watching psychedelic horror movies and going to the disco.
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THE LAST NIGHT INN FESTIVAL CIRCUIT
The Last Night Inn is a character driven piece with powerful performances and high production value, which are key elements for a successful festival run. The film is currently in post production and is intended to premiere at a major film festival, ideally the Sundance Film Festival and Cannes Film Festival, before it’s released in North American theaters, international territories and video on demand.
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THE LAST NIGHT INN CREDITS
CHARLIE JIMMY MARY CARMINE SAM JULIET BRIAN MIRIAM WOMAN BUNNY STEVEN RECEPTIONIST PUNK STREET WALKER DRIVER
Anthony Montes Toby Maka Marlene Mc’Cohen Johnny Williams Joe Penny Sam Fox Brian Lally Eunice Olsen Suzanne Kent Ciera Danielle Ryan Neil Conklin Cynthia Bravo Sam LaFrance Matilda Assadorian Dan Parker
Executive Producers
Javier Bravo Antony Montes Eunice Olsen Cynthia Bravo
Director Cinematographer Producer Production designer Screenwriter
John Heath Gonzalo Digenio Cynthia Bravo Michael McGregor Anthony Montes
1ST assistant director 2nd assistant director Script Supervisor
Dennis M. Hodges Brian Cardona Tiffany Tavares
1st Camera assistant 2nd Camera assistant Gaffer Key Grip
Adrian Aquino Berenice Hernandez Alejandro Garcia Rolando Alvarez
Key Make up artist Make up artist
Yusuke Tateishi Guadaluope
Sound recordist Wardrobe
Jennifer Xinyue Zhang Heather Pupecki
Production assistants
Edrei Hutson Chris Williams Luis Carlos Garcia Katherine West Maggie Galvin John Garaguso Micah Lawrence
Set Photographers & BTS
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THE LAST NIGHT INN SPECIAL THANKS
Alejandra Mur Alberto Lacayo Angela Meyer Angelo Romanelli Anthony Montes Brittany Arnold Desislava G Ivanova Doris Ebersberger Dorine McInerney Edwige makowski Emiliano Yerfino Eunice Olsen Ginette Pislard Glenn Olkus Gonzalo Rodriguez Heike Saenger-Seul Hungani Ndlovu Ina Marina Gross Javier Sepulveda Paramo Jessie Navarro-Parks Jesse Schewe Jo Luyten john Cassini Kathleen Costigan Kathrin Liebner Kingsley Oguejiofor Kris Swinnen
Laura Valls Hofmeiste Laurie M Dupre Lisa Schneider Liv Johansen Loretta Clerihan Manuel Ramos Makowski Edwige Markus-Friedrich Hagen Marianna Nespoli Marlene Barforough Mary Albrecht Matilda Assadorian Martine Grolleau Patricia Gliniewicicz Pauline Schantzer Polina Bulatkina Renate Ali Rich Bryant Samantha Fox Sandra Rathbun Sophia Monti The Heart of Shalom Veronika Kurshinskaya William Stavrakos
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THE LAST NIGHT INN SPECS
FORMS: Narrative Fiction, Feature length GENRE: Crime, Dark Comedy REFERENCES: Blood Simple meets Pulp Fiction WRITTEN BY: Anthony Montes DIRECTED BY: John Heath PRODUCED BY: Cynthia Bravo PRODUCTION COMPANY: Glix Entertainment, Inc COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: USA RATING: Not yet rated ESTIMATED RUNNING TIME: 80 minutes CURRENT STAGE: Post- Production DISTRIBUTION STRATEGY: intended for at least one major film festival before releasing into theaters and video on demand, or alternative distribution channels.
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THE LAST NIGHT INN Contact
CONTACT Cynthia Bravo, Producer c.bravo@glixstudios.com (818) 441 4065 503 S Flower St, Burbank, CA 91502 FILM SITES
www.thelastnightinn.com
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3188546
www.facebook.com/thelastnightinn
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