It’s been a little over two years since my last narrative project, Peeled Grapes. The last two years, I’ve worked mostly on music videos and commercials projects. I am excited to jump on a narrative film again and collaborate with director Geoff Shelton to produce the comedy feature “NYC B&B” he co-wrote with fellow filmmaker Michael Delevante.

Our first day of production was June 30, 2010, starting off on locations in Carroll Gardens and Bay Ridge Brooklyn. We had a great first day. Here are some stills from day 2, 3 and 4 in our Harlem location.

If you would like to support our feature film, check out our VIP PERKS — any contribute would be great: DONATE TO: NYC B&B

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SYNOPSIS
Paul has decided to turn the spare bedroom in his New York City apartment into a low cost bed & breakfast. He’s handicapped by a loose grip on reality and intensely awkward social disposition, but armed with an entrepreneur’s spirit, sincere passion for customer satisfaction and his consultant, Simon. He welcomes his first guest, Serena, a French singer and actress who can deal with a weird man if it means a cheap room while she’s in town looking for work. As the two struggle personally, their frustration manifests itself in their dreams, and their often ridiculous, but always sincere interactions with each other become a source of comfort.



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It is great to be back in California! Director Julissa Carmona and myself (the ladies of Carmona Pictures are in the west coast pitching our feature horror “The Forbidden Chair“.

Our trip have been great so far….we had met some great fellow filmmakers at NALIP and our pitch had gotten great feedback.

For those who are not familiar with our feature film, check out the film’s Facebook Page and make sure you become a FAN!!!

For those who missed our premiere screenings of Peeled Grapes, here is a selected clip from the short comedy.

The release of the full version has not been determined yet; however we are currently submitting the short to various film festivals. We’re crossing our fingers that we will receive a letter stating “congratulation, you’ve been selected…”. In the meantime, enjoy the clip!

After two days of shooting in Bronx, New York, Peeled Grapes is now in post-production.

Keith Strand is picture editor & title designer and Rick Lombardo is composer/sound designer. I will be working closely with them until the final delivery. Expected date for completion is late-June. Screening is expected to be in July.

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After a year of pre-production, production, fundraising and post-production, the release of The Forbidden Chair trailer is finally here. ENJOY!!!!

Release date: To be announced

In collaboration with Ryne Production, I am going to be directing a comedy short titled, Peeled Grapes, written by Ryan Watt.

Peeled Grapes is a few hours in the life of Sam, whose birthday happens to fall on Halloween. Every year Sam’s Mom plans a Halloween-themed party for him and his friends. Her over the top celebrations are everyone’s favorite, except for one important person-Sam. This year Sam wants a regular party. His Mom, however has very different ideas. Joined by a hyperactive, chocolate-craving little sister, a Dad too soft spoken for his own good, and a room full of party guests, Sam’s birthday is about to become quite an experience for everyone involved.

The production of Peeled Grapes is scheduled for March 31st and April 1st in Bronx, New York City.

For cast and crew information, please click on Peeled Grapes under Projects.

[ Principles ]

Liam Kelly
Nannette Deasy
Frank Franconeri
Heather Sandler

[ Party Kids ]

Luis Scott
Daniel Yelsky
Gary Rettig
Alexandra Leichnam
Jessica Sandler

[ Party Kids' Moms ]

Nedra McClyde
Leslie C. Nemet
Stephanie Gunderman
Julissa Carmona
Danielle Matrow

[ Filmmakers ]

Ryan Watt…………………………..Executive Producer
Sophia Leang……………………….Producer/Director
Jennifer B. Rivera………………….Producer/UPM
Gus Sacks…………………………..Associate Producer
Teddy N. Rivera……………………Associate Producer
Gus Sacks…………………………..Director of Photography
Nicole Pommerehncke…………….First Assistant Director
Lavall Chichester…………………..Assistant Cameraman
Rick Lombardo……………………..Sound Mixer
Chade Newton………………………Grip/Boom
Enrique Williams……………………Gaffer
Ryan Watt ………………………….Art Director
Julissa Carmona……………………Assistant to Art Director
Yalenis Cepeda …………………….Costume Designer/Stylist
Song Nieves ………………………..Key Makeup/Hair Stylist
Christie Lee…………………………Makeup/Hair Stylist
Johan Salvador……………………..Still Photographer

(Short/Drama)

Second Chance is a romantic short film about a man and a woman whose relationship comes to a halt after an ugly argument. It explores whether or not a second chance in love can be rekindled by forgiving and forgetting. Ultimately the man finds out that this second chance might not be what he was expecting.

Credits:
Producer/Director/Writer: Sophia Leang, Videographer: Patricia Varajao & Production Assistant: Padraig O’Donoghue

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For view more photos, please go to www.carmonapictures.com

Carmona Pictures © 2006-2008. All rights reserved.

[Principle ]

Michelle Glick as Faith
J.J. Huckin as Duke

[ Supporting Cast ]

Anthony Martinez as Marcus
Nancy Miranda-Pozo as Mother
Matthew Pozo as Baby

[ Extras ]

Randy Cruz
Terrett Drake
Eddie Hernandez
Judy Lew
Johanna Mejia
Bryan Soto
Saveth Vann

[ Crew ]

Julissa Carmona ……………………………Director/Writer
Bill Miller ……………………………………Director of Photography
Julissa Carmona ……………………………Executive Producer
Sophia Leang ……………………………….Producer/UPM
Ryan Watt …………………………………..Producer/Art Director
Nicole Pommerehncke …………………….Associate Producer
Anton Gurevich …………………………….Associate Producer/Grip
Tyanne Rowe ……………………………….Assistant Director
Harry Greenberger ………………………..First AC/Loader
Jon Vendetti ………………………………..Key Grip
Kellon Innocent …………………………….Grip
Dustin Highbridge ………………………….Grip
Chris Clarke ………………………………..Gaffer
Dave Sung ………………………………….Script Supervisor
Andrew Prokopenk ………………………..Sound Mixer
Karen Hernandez ………………………….Set Photographer
Cindy Seenath ……………………………..Set Photographer
Antonio Abreu ………………………………Art Assistant/Production Assistant
Paul Goldblatt ………………………………Special Effects Artist
Yalenis Cepeda …………………………….Costume Designer/Stylist
Tiffany Reid ………………………………..Makeup/Hair
Gia Jordan ………………………………….Makeup/Hair Assistant
Kraig Markman …………………………….Key Production Assistant
Catalina Miranda-Tyndal ………………….Production Assistant
Michael Leon ……………………………….Production Assistant
Andre Pitt …………………………………..Production Assistant
Chade Newton ……………………………..Production Assistant

[ Post ]

Elwaldo Baptiste …………………………..Editor
Michael Damon ……………………………Composer/Sound Design/Foley
Derek Stokes ………………………………Composer
R.J. Hannigan ………………………………Titles

Synopsis

Where do the things we purchase actually come from? Whose hands created it? Who did it belong to before it enters your life?

For FAITH (Michelle Glick), life seems like one big disappointment. After a few years of marriage, her chances for having a child were hopeless. One day she wanders into a Thrift Shop and comes upon an 18th Century chair.

After bringing the chair home, mysterious and unexplainable things begin to occur. Her once loving husband, DUKE (J.J. Huckin), evolves into a dark and hateful man. With the help of a gifted co-worker, ANASTASIA, they discover that the cause of tragic mishaps are manipulated by a CHAIR. Faith finds herself trapped, scared, and surprisingly pregnant!

Production will take place in Yonkers and Manhattan in mid-April.