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2 Tagline Every reality begins with a consequence. Logline A ham radio enthusiast discovers a mysterious object that might be a window into another world. Synopsis Alan Hindley is a ham radio enthusiast who lives with his bitter, chain-smoking mother. His relationship with her is layered with resentment and repetition, so Alan isolates himself up in the attic on his radio, seeking a way to escape his situation. One day, a mysterious object falls from the sky, crashing into Alan s backyard. The object begins to manipulate Alan s perception, giving him a glimpse into a disturbing alternate version of his own reality.
3 Technical Details Running Time 06:14 Shooting Format 35mm Negative Film Aspect Ratio 2.39:1 Sound PCM (5.1 Surround) Country of Production USA Date of Completion September 2015 Language English Principal Crew Director Screenplay by Produced by Director of Photography Art Director Composer Sound Designer Visual Effects Andy Fortenbacher Andy Fortenbacher Andy Fortenbacher, Zac Page, Lisa Mueller, Cassidy Bisher Craig Harmer Leah Vukovich Jay Lifton Enos Desjardins Ankit Mishra Principal Cast Alan Hindley: Helen Hindley: Ralph Lister Jamie Newell Links Official Site: www.thediscoveryofalanhindley.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thediscoveryofalanhindley Twitter: www.twitter.com/findalanhindley Trailer: See official site.
4 PRODUCTION TEAM Andy Fortenbacher Director, Screenwriter best comedy, and audience choice. ANDY FORTENBACHER has a Masters of Fine Arts from Columbia University and has built a portfolio of 14 short films from different genres. His film, Moths, received awards from several festivals and was a semi-finalist in the 2015 Student Academy Awards. His comedy/horror short film, Melon Head, screened at over thirty-five film festivals worldwide and received awards for best film, Fortenbacher believes that exceptional work is the result of strong collaboration. He relies on his team to help bring his vision to life so that he can meticulously focus on the details in order to achieve polished results. www.andyfortenbacher.com Zac Page Producer ZAC PAGE is an award winning independent filmmaker whose body of work has screened in film festivals around the world. After receiving his Bachelors degree in Film & Video Production from Grand Valley State University in 2010, he began development on multiple feature films and recently completed his feature debut BURST THEORY that is currently seeking a Festival World Premiere. In addition to directing his own work, Zac has been screenwriter for multiple award winning short films including: THE PAINTER AND THE WIFE, MELON HEAD, and MOTHS.
5 Lisa Mueller Co-Producer LISA MUELLER, formerly an Engineer for over ten years, has made a significant career move to pursue Acting and Film Producing. Being sought out for her strong business acumen, Lisa produced her first short film, AFTER VISITING HOURS. Since then, Lisa has been a producer on multiple short films and 3 feature films that have garnered her an ever-growing comprehension of the industry. Her body of work includes the recently released short films MOTHS and GOING TO THE TOP, both festival winners; and the feature film currently touring the festival circuit BURST THEORY. Cassidy Bisher Producer CASSIDY CASS BISHER started DropDrop Studios in 2007 as a VFX Shop that garnered an international audience. He later expanded into a full-fledged production company. As a result, DropDrop Studios has worked with high-profile clients such as Verizon, AT&T, CAT, with media being showcased on the Discovery Channel, History Channel and other networks. Storytelling is Cassidy's first love. His commercial and corporate voice is uniquely served by his passion for narrative filmmaking. Cassidy continues to direct and help produce a growing portfolio of short and feature films. http://dropdropstudios.com
6 Craig Harmer Director of Photogarphy CRAIG HARMER, a cinematographer and camera operator with a background in large format photography, has work ranging from award-winning feature and short narrative films to creative broadcast television and web advertising for regional and national campaigns alike. Recently, Craig has expanded his range in both TV and narrative fiction projects, also focusing on further ad development in the energy, manufacturing, finance, and professional athletics sectors. His upcoming feature film RESIDUUM was produced in Chicago and is currently in post-production. Jay Lifton Composer JAY LIFTON has been writing music for picture for the last 15 years. His music has been heard in films at the Sundance, Tribeca, SXSW, Los Angeles, Woodstock, Brooklyn, and DOC NYC Film Festivals among others, and he has worked with such directors as Sean Baker (TANGERINE, STARLET), Kirsten Smith (10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU, THE HOUSE BUNNY), Jay DiPietro (PETER AND VANDY) and most recently Marc Meyers (HOW HE FELL IN LOVE, APPROACHING UNION SQUARE). On the music side, he has collaborated with DJ Kay Gee (Naughty By Nature), Usher, LL Cool J, and Little Steven Van Zandt. Jay is a graduate of Tufts University (BA) and The New England Conservatory of Music (MM).
7 Enos Desjardins Sound Designer ENOS DESJARDINS is a Finnish/Canadian sound designer and sound effects editor based in London. With a background in music Enos moved to the United Kingdom to study Audio Engineering in 2007. During that time he shifted his focus towards sound for picture until eventually establishing himself as an industry sound designer and sound fx editor. His credits include films like: The Sweeney (Ray Winstone, Damian Lewis), A Single Shot (Sam Rockwell, William H. Macy), Need for Speed video game titles, and TV series for channels like the BBC and Sky. With a strong understanding of storytelling, he believes sound to be an integral part of the cinematic narrative, extending well beyond just making things sound good. Ankit Mishra Visual Effects ANKIT MISHRA is a VFX/CG artist/supervisor based out of New Delhi, India. He has worked on several major Hollywood films like TRON: Legacy, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, and more some of which have been nominated/shortlisted for Academy Awards in VFX category. Ankit believes that VFX artists are Houdini reborn, and heck who doesn't love a good magic trick?
8 THE CAST Ralph Lister Alan Hindley RALPH LISTER British actor RALPH LISTER spent 15 years in main-stage theatre in London, Madrid, Hong Kong, and Edinburgh before moving to Los Angeles as an on-camera actor and voice talent. Major motion picture credits include the upcoming Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice; Oz: The Great & Powerful; Setup; Alleged; Mr. Woodcock; Jewel of the Sahara; and A Lot Like Love. In recent television, Ralph gueststars in AMC s gritty crime drama Low Winter Sun. As a voice talent, Ralph s most widely-known international success is as series regular Walter Angel of Death Dornez in blockbuster animé hit Hellsing, and with over 160 recorded audiobooks Ralph is kept busy as a nationally-recognized narrator when not in front of a camera. Jamie Newell Helen Hindley JAMIE NEWELL is an accomplished film, stage, and TV actress, as well as a voice-over artist. Recent film credits include Contagion (Warner Brothers), The Nest (Open Eyes Productions), Gnomeo and Juliet (Touchstone Pictures) and many independent features. Jamie s recent TV and webisodes experience includes Oprah (Harpo Productions), The Onion (Onion Productions), and Alexis Ronan (Smith-Donovan Productions). An extensive resume in voice work includes Mozzarella for CheezIt Crackers and Mikey the mite in an Envidor radio spot series. Jamie has been entertaining in the corporate market since 1990 throughout the country garnering her the Best Entertainer of the Year award from American Entertainment magazine. Raised in the theater, Jamie was last scene in the world premiere of Punk Punk in Chicago with Nothing Without a Company.