"GO QUIETLY" THE MOVIE

Interview with Stephanie Lynn

2008-05-22T19:45:00.002-04:00

Stephanie Lynn grew up in Vermont and was always performing – whether putting on plays for her parents as a child, or doing shows in high school, Stephanie was a natural actor. But when the time came for college, Stephanie took a detour: “I was avoiding the fact that I was an artist and went to a normal college instead of art school – I tried to be a doctor for a semester, a lawyer…” Through a Fine Art’s minor in painting, and various acting classes Stephanie attempted to remain true to herself.

When she graduated and moved to New York, Stephanie still felt attracted to law and ended up working as a legal aide in hopes of determining whether or not she wanted to sign her own “death sentence known as Law School,” while knowing that her true passion was art. Interestingly enough, Stephanie was attracted to law (specifically litigation) for many of the reasons that she is attracted to acting.

“Being a litigator is a lot like being an actor because it’s all about relating to people. It’s about understanding the art of manipulation – one way or another, for better or worse.”

And so, Stephanie came full circle and rediscovered her passion for art. “Coming from a family of artists, I've always had a lot of art in my life – I don’t think I could ever spend a day away from art.” One of her favorite quotes is ‘Life is short but Art is long’ because it begs the question: “what do we even matter in the grand scheme of things? Art is what people leave behind.”

To that end, Stephanie laughs about a friend who was mad at her for not following politics and election news and on a similar note Stephanie cites her disillusionment as a partial inspiration. “It's one of the cheesier reasons why I'm drawn to acting. I feel like if you really care about an issue, then making a film is what will change people. Voting doesn't do anything. In politics people don't know what to think.” She continues: “When art affects other people, it does what it's truly meant to do – and film is a great forum for that. Schindler's List is a great example of keeping the memory of Holocaust survivors alive.”

As for other inspirations, Stephanie references Kate Blanchett in the role of Bob Dylan. “You forget that she’s a woman. It’s amazing that she was able to pull that off.” Stephanie is also a fan of Julia Roberts for more reasons than one – one of which is that “Roberts kinda looks like my mom. My mom is also my inspiration.” She goes on to muse how she would love to play Julia Roberts’s daughter at some point in the future.

Regarding Stephanie’s recent projects she’s doing a web series called Sister's Grimm, about crime-fighting-fairy-tale women. Stephanie is Sleeping Beauty. She’s also been doing a lot of commercials and most recently an Indie feature entitled The Graduates which she looks forward to promoting in Ocean City.

As for theater or film, Stephanie prefers film although it’s a close call. “They’re not necessarily comparable. Film is all about ‘the experience’ in a very real way -- whereas with theater you have to magnify. With theater, there’s a totally different energy and experience and there’s nothing like the high of performing in front of people. With film the camera gets inside of you; it picks up every subtle little move. You're supposed to live out moments in front of the camera.”

On a final note, Stephanie states “I hate really preachy political films, but I do like documentaries and films that do things in a subtle way. I think it's important to see all the sides of different issues. On that note, people should be careful about what they put into films.”

Interview with Natalie LaSpina

2008-05-12T21:01:00.004-04:00

Natalie LaSpina was 10-years old when a theatre troupe came to the town of her childhood. Her mom had encouraged her to try out for the troupe's production of Annie and much to her surprise she was cast as none other than the title role. "After that I was always doing plays in my town, or the town over -- I loved it so much." And, because her dad is a musician, she was out in NYC quite often, always dreaming about pursuing acting -- knowing it was what she wanted to do.

As for theater or film, Natalie is attracted to film because "it has a certain realism that I like more than in theater. You can really accentuate the subtleties of a character in film acting -- especially as you become a character."

Further discussion of the nuances of film help shed light on Natalie's philosophy of acting as an art form. "In a way, acting is the art of psychology. Even if you're not like the character you're playing, you take on that role. You explore the different sides of your own personality. Being able to relate to character and story -- to really highlight the emotional aspect of a scene is an art in and of itself." For Natalie, acting is also a natural high. "When I'm running through a scene, it's a rush, especially when you're working with other talented people."

Natalie reveals that while working catering jobs she uses the opportunity to study those in attendance and learn about them through their actions. She cites an example where she was working a party "...and there was this really beautiful rich woman -- she was a vixen and had every man in the room in the palm of her hand. It was all about the little things... how she drank her wine, how she talked; the little subtlties of how people act.

For inspiration Natalie draws on her family, "especially my father because he's always believed in me since I was little. He always encouraged me to act, sing etc... my sister and brother as well." As for those on film, Angelina Jolie, in the film Gia, was a huge inspiration. "I loved that film, I would watch it all the time. In high school, I wrote a paper about it. Also, the fact that Gia is based on a real person is insane; all the layers that are part of that character. Basketball Diaries really got to me also..."

While it's hard for Natalie to put a label on the roles that she enjoys playing the most, she does enjoy roles where the characters must face their demons. "I enjoy playing light roles, but it's fun to really throw your mind into something and go after the deeper parts."

Speaking about Go Quietly, "I liked the improv type audition, because I was able to be the character when I walked in -- that was so much fun, and it teaches you more about how the actor interprets the role. I never had an audition like that before." She goes on to confess "I hate monologues, no one ever does a monologue in a film -- that's why I enjoy improv much more -- or doing a scene. Sure, sometimes monologues can be good, but interaction is better. It's great when you can feed off another character -- it allows you to relate to the other person and perform in a more real way."

Knowing that acting is what she always wanted Natalie jumped in with both feet: "I moved out of town when I was 18. I took parttime acting classes while supporting myself, but it gave me the acting/life experience I needed. I did it more on my own and even when I was in school I was always auditioning -- a more formal education is different whereas I learned more naturally that talent comes from within. "

Interview with Christina Pazcoguin

2008-05-08T21:14:00.010-04:00

Christina Pazcoguin, starring in Go Quietly, is playing the role of Emily. Christina attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City where she studied film, televison and theater acting as well as other subjects. "Acting allows me to place myself in another life, time, and place. It takes me out of everyday circumstances. With acting, you become a storybook -- a lens through which people relate to the subject matter."

Before Christina found her passion for acting, which she has been doing for the past 5-years, she was primarily a dancer. "I was dancing since I was 3-years old. Mostly ballet, modern, jazz, tap -- pretty much everything. I was drawn to acting because dance is very structured and I wanted more out of performing, I wanted to be heard."

As for film versus theater, Christina is drawn to film because in many ways she finds it more personal than theater. With theater, it's tougher for an actor to showcase their abilities for a nuanced role whereas with film it's all about the nuance -- it's often been said that less is more. However, that's not to say that Christina isn't a showstopper. She is. Most recently, Christina spent 8 months at sea (August '07 through March '08) contracted by a Disney cruise line.

Regarding life at sea, Christina concludes that "Ship life is not for everyone, but it definitely made me stronger; I was prone to motion sickness and still managed to take a cruise line contract." She laughs as she recollects rough seas and 20-foot waves: "You'd be surprised at how much large ships actually rock. It was like being on a roller coaster."

In addition to Christina's varied experiences, she also draws inspiration from her family. "I come from a family of six and I'm the baby, but it's great because we're really close and everyone is supportive. In a career like this, it counts for a lot when you have people that believe in you."

As for outside inspirations, Anthony Hopkins, Johnny Depp, and Audrey Hepburn have set the mark and Christina hopes that one day she can have the same effect on people. "If I could have half the influence that any of them have, that would be surreal."

As for the importance of artists, Christina believes they have a responsibility to help use their influence to make positive changes in people's lives. "We have the power to be heard, to make differences and encourage people to step out of the ordinary and live life to the fullest; I love to entertain and think that using art is a great way to convey your message."

As for Go Quietly? Does Christina see any message lurking in the background? "I think Go Quietly is telling you to look at your life and look at the people you trust, and to look into your relationships -- it's about causing you to see if you really know who someone is. A lot of times we think we know someone, but Go Quietly invites the audience to find out what you really know."

CAST INTERVIEWS COMING SOON

2008-05-06T23:09:00.001-04:00

Cast interviews coming soon for Go Quietly the movie.

Interview with Ray Soltani & Adam Weissman: PART II

2008-04-29T21:44:00.011-04:00

Interviewer: RED
Ray's Answers: GREEN
Adam's Answers: GOLD

What attracts you to film?

R: The style of storytelling. The picture, the sound, the performances, the script, the editing; they're all so different yet equally integral, trying to control all of them at once can be chaotic at times. Then somehow, if you hang on, everything falls into place. I find that reassuring.

A: Life is too short to go quietly. Film is one of the few art forms where you can reach out and touch thousands of people. Sure, books do that too, perhaps more-so, but film is slightly more sociable than 'novelizing' which is a word I just made up.

Do you prefer writing or directing?

A: Writing.

R: That's a rough one. Writing is fun because you don't need anyone. It's kind of like jerking off in that way. Now, you might think well, if Directing is like sex then that must be much better; but think of all the bullshit that comes along with sex. Think of how happy you were before puberty.

A: Also, keep in mind the competition is too fierce to be a one trick pony, if you're not a writer/director or graphic artist/director, there's only so much you can do, you're more expendable in that way.

R: Plus there are so many hacks and bullshit artists inundating this business with their nonsense that it's hard to get your stuff read or even seen sometimes, but if you're well versed structurally and aesthetically, add to that the ability to generate un-contrived content and then maybe you won't be a joke.

So, do you think film school should be more vocational?

R: I was a Dramatic Writing major at SUNY Purchase, after my first year I decided to apply to the film program which was more 'prestigous' and closely guarded. The guy who rejected me, the interviewer, asked me why I wanted to make films, and I, like an asshole, actually had the audacity to say "to entertain people", well, he just kind of threw up his hands in exasperation. He couldn't believe it. "Then what're we making films for!?" he says. He actually wanted me to say to change the world. These are the types of idiots you have in charge of film programs.

Don't blame the studios for destroying independent film, blame the independent filmmaker. Great art is indestructible, it permeates souls.

So, you guys think Go Quietly will permeate souls?

A: I don't know about all that -- at the very least, I would hope it causes people to think twice about their own psychiatrist -- their own 'Doctor Trevor.'

R: Haha.

Do you think that's dangerous, if people are scared of their psychiatrist?

A: Not at all. I think psychiatrists are what's dangerous. Who do they think they are telling people how to live? Dispensing 'wisdom' like some sort of witch doctor. It's one of the few fields in science where a majority of its practitioners will admit that they don't exactly know how or why the drugs they give people work the way they do.

R: Adam's got some personal issues.

Were you ever in therapy?

A: No. Not me.

((awkward silence))

How did Go Quietly come about?

R: Adam and I had been discussing making a film for awhile, the phrase “new boyfriend, dead friends” stuck in my head. That eventually turned into the logline above, thanks to Adam. I wanted to do something having to do with mind games and relationships, I thought the uncertainty and anxiety that comes with new relationships was something I could exploit. I was pushing for horror because I knew we couldn’t get any names, but at least with horror we would have a shot at an audience. Plus I wanted to do something raw, edgy -- something gritty, something that would grab people by the throat.

It was Adam’s idea to make the villain a psychiatrist – something we both loved because we knew we could turn meds, hypnosis, psychoanalysis, behavioral analysis and therapy into weapons.

Why a psychiatrist?

A: People put a lot of trust in this stranger -- the psychiatrist. A psychiatrist isn't your friend -- he (or she) is someone you 'work with' based upon who your insurer is. That said, if your insurance changes you're forced to switch caregivers... nothing personal, just business. To me, I think that's pretty creepy, especially because unlike someone that's a heart surgeon, general practitioner, allergist etcetera, the problem and solution (in psychiatry) are thoroughly subjective.

In a nutshell, psychiatry seems one part science, two parts faith -- but not in a good way. If psychiatrists had a fantasy equivalent, it wouldn't be a priest, it would be a warlock.

What are your minimum expectations for Go Quietly?

R: My minimum expectations for Go Quietly are that it’ll do for the careers of everyone involved what steroids did for Barry Bonds.

A: Make back my money and make a follow up film with Ray.

What are your maximum hopes for Go Quietly?

R: It’s probably too late to say this, but I don’t wanna sound like an idiot, so I’ll pass on that one.

A: Haha, what Ray said for minimum expectations.

Where do you see pitfalls in this project?

R: It’s impossible for anything to go wrong. Not even God can stop us.

A: No comment, but I'll skip on the blasphemy.

Who are your inspirations if any?

R: Audie Murphy and Hans Rudel. Alexander The Great too -- conquered the known world at 25, can't beat that, right?

A: Ayn Rand and L. Ron Hubbard (just kidding about L. Ron).

Interview with Ray Soltani & Adam Weissman: PART 1

2008-04-22T21:13:00.012-04:00

Ray and Adam both grew up in Westchester County, NY -- Ray in Ossining, Adam in Eastchester. They both also graduated from the Dramatic Writing Program at SUNY Purchase along with Bob Geile who graduated from SUNY Purchase Film... "BUT," as Ray says: "All of that is secondary to life experience, at least when you're starting out in this field... what's shaped me is the situations I've been in -- mostly the awkward, miserable or destructive ones -- those make the smoothest transitions into narrative."

Adam agrees: "it's not what people put on their resume so much as the things they leave out. Fortunately for me, I've had lots of jobs so it was always easy to mix & match for the job in question. My friends used to joke that I was a serial employee. I think of it as 'character building.'"

Growing up, Ray and Adam both agree that they learned a lot from their parents. Ray says "They're probably the reason why I strive for the best and why I'm never satisfied. I must be better than them or I'm a failure. If not, then why not just roll up into a corner and die?" Adam adds: "My parents were great at not being dictators and over-scheduling, so I had plenty of time to let my imagination run wild. Thanks to them I call things as I see them and always look at the possibilities."

And so the two of them grew up and attended high school until they met and became friends in college. Rays says of their initial friendship "Adam walked into a Dramatic Writing class one day and angered the teacher and the students with some colorful comments, this amused me and we became friends after that."

Their first true collaboration was writing a script for an animated feature which they later converted into a children's book.

Go Quietly was a long time coming due to the fact that Ray was heavily involved shooting The Capitalist www.thecapitalistmovie.com (check it out for a trailer) and Adam was involved in a 9-5 job.

"Watching people gradually become the neurotic and paralyzed adults they were destined to be as the years went on was fascinating." Ray says of his college years. Adam adds: "after I graduated, it was time to either move out and become a slave to a landlord, creditors, and the IRS, or keep living at home and make a real investment in my future -- an investment in a movie."

APRIL 19th AUDITIONS

2008-04-22T21:10:00.002-04:00

The April 19th Auditions were a great success!

Though we are casting on the 26th in order to help find the best candidate possible, those who auditioned on the 19th were all very talented actors and actresses.

Thank you.

Auditions for Go Quietly: why improv?

2008-04-15T22:12:00.007-04:00

As many actors/actresses who have been contacted already know, Adam & Ray will be conducting auditions for Go Quietly in the form of improv prompts and cold monologues as per Ray (the Director)'s choice.

While many are enthusiastic about the notion of improv, some seem nervous -- which begs the question, why improv and 'monologue cold' as opposed to have an actor deliver a monologue of his choice and study sides from the script?

Basically, Adam & Ray are interested in seeing how you, the actor/actress, think on your own. As writing is all about choices in regards to plot, character, and style... so too, they believe, is acting about the choices an actor makes in regards to their interpretation of a role.

While preparation is extremely admirable and necessary on set, Ray and Adam prefer that an actor's best prepared performance is reserved for the actual production as opposed to the auditioning room.

If you are auditioning as Kayden, Brianna, Emily, or Trevor and are faced with the question whether it be "What are your thoughts on obesity?" OR "Is it better to be loved or feared, and why?" OR "Why are you dating 'character X'?" Adam and Ray want to see how quick you can think on your feet -- this way, when it comes down to shooting Go Quietly, Ray can focus more on the scene at hand as opposed to coaching an actor/actress to find their inspiration. Improvisation and cold monologues are key to identifying those who can provide their own unrehearsed inspiration on command.

Back in the 1980's, Mel Gibson, when cast as Mad Max, received the part basically on-the-spot because he had been in a bar fight the night before the audition. He came to the audition all sorts of beat-up and the casting director(s) knew they had struck gold because to them, it wasn't the then unknown Mel Gibson who had walked in... it was Mad Max. The rest is history.

While Mel Gibson wasn't 'improvising' -- the one thing to come away with from this example is that he was a living version of the character that was being cast.

Ideally, through improv and cold readings, Ray & Adam hope to recreate a scenario where they meet living versions of their characters. And, on the bright-side, they aren't even asking anyone to come in beat-up, they are only asking to meet Kayden, Emily, Brianna, and Trevor.

Best of luck to all!

Interview with Tyler Faison, Master of Sound – Part II

2008-04-09T21:57:00.007-04:00

While commercial/corporate work pays the bills, projects like Go Quietly are a labor of love. Recently, Tyler just finished work on a thriller entitled Bloodwine which was shot in Texas and Oklahoma. As for traveling to New York, Tyler looks forward to it. His wife’s family is from upstate New York, but he hasn’t yet been to New York City. “One of the great things about this industry are the opportunities you have to travel while advancing your craft, and most of all, doing something that you love.”

As far as genre goes, horror/thriller is one of Tyler’s favorites and 2000 Maniacs directed by Lewis Gordon is a real standout. “It was a late 60’s film and had a shoestring budget of maybe one or two-thousand dollars – basically, it was a feature made out of raw passion for the medium.” Most recently, Tyler enjoyed Planet Terror from Robert Rodriguez.

In other news, Tyler’s just completed work on a documentary called Freaky Flesh for Starz. As a result, Tyler interviewed the original cast of Night of the Living Dead – including George Romero which provided him with some great insights.

“As far as genres go: horror/thriller is hard to do well. But, it’s also hard to do badly.” That said, “Go Quietly has got a great story and since the script is where it all begins, I look forward to seeing how this whole thing turns out.”

Ray, Adam, Bob, and Robert Ansbro (interview to follow) have all worked together in the past and are excited to work with Tyler – not only for his expertise and dedication, but for his enthusiasm which is sure to contribute to a smooth production.

Interview with Tyler Faison, Master of Sound -- PART I

2008-04-08T23:35:00.005-04:00

After graduating from the University of Alabama in 2005 with a concentration in non-linear editing – Tyler was in for a trial by fire when he got involved with a small production company. “I learned more in the first 6-months after college than I did in my four years. Not to say I didn’t learn anything – college definitely served its purpose, but there’s no substitute for real world experience.”

At the production company Tyler had the opportunity to wear many hats and find his niche – on location, and in production, as opposed to behind the scenes editing in post. It wasn’t long before Tyler gravitated towards sound. Growing up in a musical family where his father is a Band Director, his mom a trumpet player, all 3 of his siblings talented musicians, and Tyler himself marched in a Drum & Bugle Corps (http://www.dci.org/) – sound seemed like a natural choice.

The other thing that attracted Tyler to the all encompassing world of sound was the objective angle. “So much of production is inherently subjective due its creative nature, but with sound it’s different. You have to be creative in the capture, blocking out the ambient sounds when appropriate, but the end result should always be the same… quality sound that brings a film to life.”

Tyler’s other draw to sound work is the pressure that comes from the standards of which professional sound is judged. “My favorite thing about sound is that you only get one chance to get it right – especially if you’re working on something live.” With such a dedicated ethic, it should come as no surprise that when Tyler and his wife moved to Dallas, Texas, on a Monday, Tyler had found work by Wednesday… on a show called Prison Break.

In addition to working on Season 3 of Prison Break on Fox, Tyler has also worked on Oprah, MTV’s Making the Band 4, as well as other notables such as Mary Kay Cosmetics, Lexus, Frito-Lay, Allstate, and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

During the Writer’s Strike, Tyler bought all of his own gear and in concordance with a goal he had set early in life he is now living his entrepreneurial dream at the age of 24. “I've always wanted to do something that I love to do, and I really do enjoy doing what I do, the people I meet, and the places I go. As the times change and technology progresses, I am ever more ready to set sail for any challenge put in front of me. I love my job and I wouldn't trade it for the world.”

PART II coming soon…

In the meanwhile check out http://www.tylerfaison.com/ for more information.

UPDATE

2008-04-07T23:01:00.003-04:00

April 19th has been booked full of auditions!

Thank you to all actors/actresses who responded promptly and returned Adam's call.

COMING SOON...

Interview with Tyler Faison.

INTERVIEW WITH BOB GEILE, CINEMATOGRAPHER

2008-04-03T19:27:00.008-04:00

"Purchase was for directors and because my passion lay with photography, I had to teach myself by trial and error." says Bob Geile of his days as a Film Student at SUNY Purchase. "Everyone kept telling me, you're in the wrong school for photography -- just learn to be a director and pick up all the cinematgraphy stuff on the side. It's funny, because in a way, had I been trained as a 'photographer' my whole perspective might've been different, so in a way -- yeah, everything worked out."

A lot of DP (Directors of Photography) claim painting as their inspiration or some famous artist/photographer. Bob's inspiration is more intuitive, or raw. "I draw my insipiration from the world around me. I approach photography like physics -- it's amazing how everything fits so perfectly together. Capturing that perfection and making it my own, so people see the world through my eyes -- that's something I strive for in each shot I take."

This attention to detail and passion for life are what help Bob stand out from other young filmmakers -- accounting for his unique style and earning him work as the American Unit DP for a Busta Rhymes/Teriyaki Boyz/Pharell video which is now airing in Japan. Most recently, Bob was working on another NERD/Pharell Video.

Amongst the many projects Bob is involved with, he's particularly excited to shoot Go Quietly. After working with Ray on The Capitalist, he was left with only favorable impressions. "He (Ray) knows his material inside and out, but the best part about that is... as opposed to being over-controlling Ray lays the groundwork -- he knows how to get the right creative people in the room so there's a real synergy amongst ideas, so the energy is right. But, the best part is that Ray never loses his vision -- what occurs is collaborative artwork in its truest sense -- it's like shooting an atom bomb out of a gun."

Bob also met Adam during The Capitalist, yet while their opportunity to work together was limited Bob looks forward to Go Quietly as an opportunity to push the limits. He recalls discussions "about the nature of man and other crazy stuff -- crazy even for a film shoot, which is refreshing. It's important to work with people that not only do you think are intelligent -- but, people you like. Most of all, as an artist, you wanna work with people that are attempting to make waves as opposed to just riding them."

Aside from visually bringing Adam and Ray's story to life -- what's most appealing to Bob about the current project is "it's a lot of fun to work with the horror genre. You get to push a lot of boundaries and for that reason, horror might be the most enjoyable. I'm excited to make some really unique and powerful images that will hopefully move people -- or at least shock them... I also look forward to the challenge of creating something terrifying yet subtle all at once."

In the meanwhile, Bob is shooting a new documentary TV Show called The Town Pump, based on a show from the 1960's where artists like Andy Warhol got together with the movers and shakers of the New York art culture and explored the outer limits of creativity. For the most part, the documentary is complete and Bob and his partners are now soliciting sponsors for distribution.

After Go Quietly is done, Bob looks forward to his trip to Japan where he will edit his feature length documentary -- a post modern journey film in the vein of Sherman's March to the Sea but with a little more madness, yelling, and drinking. Shot all over the midwest, some of the film's highlights include Bob at an ostrich farm, where he provoked an ostrich to bite him. "It's beak felt like two slimy pieces of plastic, and it stank like shit."

Teriyaki Boyz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAOriCzLTNo
The Town Pump
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViHGJfLfmIg
Man Reconstituted: a little more the style of this film
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g87MfXi4Ow

AUDITIONING UPDATE

2008-04-03T16:11:00.002-04:00

Due to overwhelming response -- we will also be casting:

Saturday April 19th: 10AM-1PM

Other dates will remain the same -- see below...

Thank you.

AUDITIONS

2008-04-02T12:29:00.006-04:00

Audition dates have been set for:

Saturday April 26th: 10AM-1PM
Saturday May 3rd: 10AM-1PM

If you are selected, you will receive an email letting you know the location and additional details within the next 2-weeks, by April 18th, or if you submit on the 17th -- then shortly thereafter.

Thank you.

CASTING INQUIRIES

2008-03-31T22:27:00.007-04:00

Day 1 of casting via backstage.com was a great success! Adam & Ray have diligently been reviewing each and every email, even downloading adobe acrobat files and microsoft word docs on their quest to find Kayden, Emily, Brianna, and Trevor.

No one has been contacted as of yet, but there seem to be a few with great potential. There are a few actors/actresses who professed that they thought they were PERFECT for a specific role... again, no one has been contacted/selected yet, but suffice it to say, in a few rare instances, Adam & Ray seem to agree with the actor/actresses assessment and they appreciate your enthusiasm.

Since Adam & Ray can't thank each and every actor/actress individually please accept this brief post as their way of saying thanks.

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MORE TO COME...

Happy Birthday to Go Quietly

2008-03-30T11:03:00.010-04:00

Finally! 'Go Quietly' is up and running and ready to start casting!! The script is a knockout, and Writer/Director Ray Soltani is in the midst of storyboarding the project.

23-year old up and comer, Ray Soltani, stated "I'm in the process of writing the shot list, it should end up being around 160 pages, this should help hold off the tides of darkness during production" This based upon his past experiences directing The Capitalist (2008, post-production) and other works.

Meanwhile, 25-year old Writer/Producer Adam Weissman looks forward to screening headshots and seeing this indie feature born into reality. "Not to sound crazy or nothing, but I almost feel like an expecting parent. Except, instead of looking forward to something adorable, I'm looking forward to -- my own little 'Rosemary's Baby.'"

Behind the scenes, 'Go Quietly' is affectionately referred to as 'Psychochiatrist' due to the evil nature of the startling antagonist Dr. Trevor Whim. "In a way, it's almost a shame that we can't call it Psychochiatrist," Weissman laments, but Soltani is quick to add that "We'd need a lot more blood and gore and lot more nudity to call it that."

Why then domain as Psychochiatrist? Because Adam and Ray were happy to agree that the project has been so much fun thus-so-far, that they want their cast/crew to feel part of the family. "Though serious performances are expected, we view this project whole-heartedly as a team effort. We're only as good as our weakest link." (Weissman) And, so the both of these fellows hope that there are no weak links to be had...