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

Beautiful Bounty

- 90 minutes 2001

Seduction Of Maxine

- 90 minutes 2001