Films

Rent Control

ABC Family Channel Debut: September 2005.

Starring: Melissa Joan Hart, Ryan Browning and Carmen Electra

A young married couple looking for work and housing in New York moves in with her aunt.  When the aunt unexpectedly dies, they find out just what they are willing to do to hang on to the rent-controlled apartment.

American Reunion

Produced in 2004, Theatrical release date: May 2004

Directed by Leif Tilden and Mark J. Poggi, from a screenplay by Kimberly Shane O’Hara.  Produced by Eric M. Klein, Kimberley Shane O’Hara, and Joe Anderson. Starring Dwier Brown, Andres Faucher, Marlene Forte, Corey Glover, Rainer Judd, Jennifer Rubin and Billy Wirth, with Steven Gilborn.

Shot on locations in Ojai, California, “American Reunion” spans the twenty-four hours before the 20th high school reunion of the class of 1981.   Five friends, one younger brother and a mysterious photojournalist are brought together through the efforts of the town’s high-spirited Latina mayor who is determined to reunite her old core group and remember the “good times”.  In this humorous, thoughtful and entertaining film, the central characters begin to learn that this reunion is not about memories or moments, but rather about what kind of people this group has become now versus who they were then.

Living Life

Produced in 2005. Theatrical release date: April 2005

Written, produced and directed by Jesse Harris. Starring Benjamin P. Garmen, Dick Arnold, Mara Hansen, Patrick Chu, Kevin Huber and Brynne Garman.

An example of FilmMates Entertainment’s policy of discovering and developing new young talent, “Living Life” was written, produced and directed by 18-year-old Jesse Harris.   Harris shot the film in his native Seattle while still at high school and initially used his college funds to finance the production.  As a result, he has gained the respect of established filmmakers for the quality of his work.   The film tells the story of a 17-year-old boy, Jason Miller, who has his whole life before him – or so he believes until he is diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.  Through a talent for performing magic, Jason helps himself, his family and others as he battles for his life in an emotional and uplifting movie.

Sherlock Holmes, A Case of Evil

Drama - 100 minutes 2002

The prequel to everything you ever seen or heard about Sherlock Holmes.   The young detective, still wet behind the ears, meets the infamous Professor Moriarty.  James D’Arcy, Vincent D’Onofrio and Gabriella Anwar star.

Harvard Man

Drama - 90 minutes 2001

A bright young basketball star is lured into fixing the big game by the daughter of a mob boss. Starring Adrian Grenier, Sarah Michelle-Gellar and Eric Stoltz.  Written & Directed by James Toback.

Betrayal

Drama-90 minutes 2002

A beautiful assassin on the run from the mob hooks up with a mother and son on the run from his drug dealer. Stars Erika Eleniak, Adam Baldwin and Julie DuPage.

Freeway II aka: Trickbaby

Drama - 90 minutes 1999

Two young women meet in a young offender’s prison, plan and execute their escape then leave a trail of dead bodies before they reach Mexico. Natasha Lyonne, Maria Celedonio, David Alan Grier and Vincent Gallo star.

She Wolf aka: Wolfgirl

Drama/Thriller - 97 minutes 2001

A pretty young girl afflicted with a rare disorder has been raised by a traveling freak show. When she comes of age, she desperately tries to find a way to fit in and be “normal”.  Stars Tim Curry, Victoria Sanchez and Grace Jones.

HBO Thrills Series

- 13 ½-hour episodes 2001

TV Trio of Terror

Demonicus

Horror - 90 minutes 2002

On a hiking trip in the Alps, the spirit of a demon gladiator possesses a young man.

Vengeance Of The Dead

Horror - 85 minutes 2002

Living a fine line between reality and nightmare, a small town must deal with a trail of vengeance that began 40 years earlier.  Michael Galvin, Susan Karsnick, Andrea Washburn star.

Witchouse III

Horror - 85 minutes 2002

While shooting a documentary on witchcraft three girls are haunted by visions of a demonic witch with mysterious intentions.  Starring Debbie Rochon, Tanya Dempsey, Tina Krause and Brinke Stevens.

Barbara De Angelis Show

Talk Show - 70 half hours 1991

Barbara De Angelis host

This advice and motivational series explores inter-personal relationships with a different theme each week.

Could it be a Miracle?

Reality - 26 hours 1996

Robert Culp, Host

First hand accounts and recreations of amazing experiences.

The Gun

Anthology - 6 hours 1997

Directed by Robert Altman and Ted Demme

The series follows the changing hands of one gun and the events that unfold. Featuring Rosanna Arquette, James Gandolfini and Peter Horton.

Harts of the West

Comedy Western - 15 hours 1993

Beau Bridges and Lloyd Bridges star

Lingerie salesman & his family, make a life change after his heart attack.  He soon realizes his dream of being a cowboy is not all he thought it would be.

Trial Watch

Reality/Magazine - 130 half hours -1991     

Behind-the-scenes interviews and evidence that never got to court.  Includes interviews with Marlon Brando, William Hurt and Elizabeth Taylor

Tropical Heat AKA: Sweating Bullets

Action/Mystery - 66 hours. 1991

Ex-DEA agent and his partner becomes a private detective in the Florida Keys 

Dangerous Intentions

Drama - 93minutes 1995

A Lifetime movie in which a woman in peril flees her abusive husband to start over but he continues to stalk her.  Stars Donna Mills, Corbin Bernsen.

Echo

Drama Suspense – 93 minutes 1993

Twin boys, separated after a car accident that kills the rest of their family, meet after several years.  One has come to claim the life “he should have had” and intends to do it at the expense of the other.  Starring Jack Wagner and Alexandra Paul.

Every Woman's Dream

Drama - 90 minutes 1996

True story about a con man married to two women.  Starring Jeff Fahey and Kim Cattrell.

Hollywood Madam AKA: Lady in Waiting

Thriller - 89 minutes 1994

A Los Angeles detective’s investigation into a bizarre murder embroils him in a secret web of prostitution, blackmail and dangerous love. Starring Michael Nourie and William Devane.

Lady Killer

Thriller - 93 minutes 1995

A married woman has an affair that goes very wrong. Starring Judith Light and Jack Wagner.

Unlikely Angel

Drama - 90 minutes 1996

A country music performer meets an untimely demise, but cannot enter heaven until she performs a good deed back on earth. Starring Dolly Parton.

Innocent Victims

Drama - 180 minutes 1996

A young Army sergeant is arrested for a copy-cat murder and falls victim to an over-zealous media and justice system. Based on a true story, Hal Holbrook, Rue McClanahan star

JFK: Reckless Youth

Drama - 183 minutes 1993

Based on the life of John F Kennedy, Patrick Dempsey stars.

Carolina Skeletons

Drama - 94 minutes 1991

An African-American soldier returns to his hometown, where years earlier, his brother was executed for the rape and murder of two white girls. Lou Gossett Jr. and Bruce Dern star.

Last Gasp

Thriller - 93 minutes 1995

A ruthless real estate developer becomes possessed by the spirit of a man he killed during a development deal. Robert Patrick, Joanna Pacula, Vito Ruggin star.

Mindripper

Horror - 94 minutes 1995

Wes Craven’s tale of a top-secret experiment intended to produce a superhuman that goes terribly wrong.  Stars Lance Henriksen, John Diehl, Natasha Wagner.

Pinocchio, The Adventures of

Family Adventure - 96 minutes 1996

A new angle on the classic tale starring Martin Landau, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Rob Schneider and Udo Kier.

Whole Wide World

Romance - 94 minutes 1996

The true story between a young school teacher, Novalyne Price, and Robert Howard, one of the greatest pulp fiction writers of all time.  Vincent D’Onofrio, Renee Zellweger, Benjamin Mouton and Ann Wedgeworth star.

Dragon World: The Legend Continues

Family Adventure - 78 minutes 1999

A young boy’s quest to protect the last dragon on earth.  Stars Drake Bell, Andrew Keir, Tina Martin.

Genie

Family Adventure 90 minutes 1997

Incredible Genie

Family Adventure 90 minutes 1997

A young boy meets a man who posses a magic lamp and finds out he must be careful what he wishes for.  Matt Koruba, Stacie Randall, Biff Manard and Tom Fahn star.

Time Warrior Series

Family Adventure
Eggs from 70 Million B.C. 1995
Human Pets, The 1995
Journey to the Magic Cavern 1995
Last Battle for the Universe 1995
Planet of the Dino Knights 1995
Trapped in Toyworld 1995

Beautiful Bounty

- 90 minutes 2001

Seduction Of Maxine

- 90 minutes 2001