Art of Suicide

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ART OF SUICIDE is the story of the Whitehall loft, home and hang-out to a band of bohemians and their dreams. This eclectic group of young, starving artists struggle for success and test how far they’re willing to go and get it. It’s about the relative strength and delicacy of relationships — how far they bend, and how far they should be bent.

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Paintings, poems, plays, and movies — it’s just another day at White Hall Studios, an eclectic commune of young artists and bohemians alike. Painter Joel Mallon and his eager band of friends are out to put themselves and their studio on the map. But just how long can an artist get rejected, overlooked, and written off before his “big break” comes? It’s at a time like this, when nothing seems to be going his way, that Joel thinks he’s hit a creative wall. That is, until a muse arrives in the form of his friend’s free-spirited sister Megan. Joel suddenly becomes possessed by an artistic fire, and an innocent conversation about how artists only get famous after they’re dead really makes him think … The regulars of White Hall soon learn that the effects of suicide travel far beyond the fate of one angst-ridden individual. Art of Suicide examines the delicacy of relationships and the challenges faced by the wannabe working artist. How far are you willing to go to promote yourself? Where do you draw the line?

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“This film was masterfully executed. Bent Brooks’ excellent direction of five unknown actors from Athens, Georgia created a slowly unfolding story of idolism, Idealism, and jealousy between five bohemians living by their wits and skills. As the five friends come together to form the White Hall Studio, emotions become complicated as some of the group has more success than others in their chosen endeavor.”
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~ Pericles Lewness, Director

I think this film should be seen by art/theatre/music, higher-education/ AP high school students. There are themes and plot lines in this film that can be studied and I think be pulled by a screen-writer for major motion pictures. Go for it all! It’s good! It should be seen.”

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~ Shane Mcdonald, artist

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Production Highlights:
* Winner of Best Underground film at INDIEfest
* Inspired by a true story
* Shot on location in Athens Ga.
* Shot by DP Tom Pritchard
* Seeking worldwide distribution
* Featured music from Athens bands including King Of Prussia

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FEATURED CAST:
Andy: Justin Geer
Megan: Erica Hartman
Kel: Brooke Jaye Taylor
Joel: Zack Polanski
Wes: Joe Cerniglia

FEATURED CREW
Tom Pritchard - DP
Randy Stewart – Gaffer
Paul Sorhan – Sound Mixer
Brent Busby – Sound Designer

Production Notes:

What people are saying…

“I really loved the story in this film and the acting was wonderful. It was refreshing to see such a great well rounded film.” ~ Miss Movie, Indie Fest

“This film was masterfully executed. Bent Brooks’ excellent direction of five unknown actors from Athens, Georgia created a slowly unfolding story of idolism, Idealism, and jealousy between five bohemians living by their wits and skills. As the five friends come together to form the White Hall Studio, emotions become complicated as some of the group has more success than others in their chosen endeavor. One is a writer, another a painter, an actor and a filmmaker and a fifth is a wild card as she first come’s on the scene straight out of Art School and becomes a bit of a muse. What transpires is a beautifully composed film orchestrated by Brooks and buoyed by intense and incredible acting from his entire cast. The cinematography was stunning as Brooks chose to create a painterly look with muted tones and splashes of color which meshed perfectly with the movie’s theme and “vibe.” The camera moves slowly and carefully with purpose and the actors movement within those frames create some well composed sequences. Some of the frames seemed to be paintings themselves and if the frames were taken and blown up, I would happily hang them on my walls. This movie is a surprising little gem with a bold and satisfactory resolution.” ~ Pericles Lewness, Director

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“Great film. I thought it would be more of an homage to a lost friend. Boy, was I surprised! It’s actually a narrative that is brilliantly directed and acted. The script stumbles a few times in it’s plausibility (I’m a plausibility nut) but the dialogue and characterizations are right on. The director and writer really found such interesting characters to watch, that I wanted to see more of them. A weekly series, perhaps. Athens rocks!” ~ Unknown, Indie Fest

“I think this film should be seen by art/theatre/music, higher-education/ AP high school students. There are themes and plot lines in this film that can be studied and I think be pulled by a screen-writer for major motion pictures. Go for it all! It’s good! It should be seen.” ~ Shane Mcdonald, artist

Interview with actor Justin Geer

Interview with Actor Justin Geer

Art of Suicide feature film | MySpace Video

Interview with actor Joe Cerngila


Interview with Actor Joe Cerniglia

FULL CAST& CREW

June Letourneau*Theatre Attendee

ARTIE BALL SWING BAND

James Cook*vocals
Joe Ellison*drums
Don Horowitz*bass
Colin Jones*trumpet
Steve Key*guitar

CREW

Brent Brooks*Director/ Executive Producer
Malika Singh*Producer
Tom Pritchard*Director of Photography
Tim Honigman*Writer
Erich Hoberg*Editor
Brent Busby*Sound Editor
Justin Geer*Original Score
Kamala Lynons*Associate Producer
Stephen Humphries*Associate Producer
Jason Geer*Associate Producer/ Publicist
Jonathen Jacquet*Key Artwork
Marion Wagner*Publicist
Rand Cshey*Entertainment Law
Paul Sorohan*Sound
Randy Stewart*Gaffer
Sam Kessie*Script Supervisor
Sherry McCutcheon*Production Coordinator
Melissa Bowers*Production Manager
Jamie Adams*Make-up
Mark Gaffney*Set Construction
Pam Congrove*Set Decorator
Joey Foreman*Key Grip
Dan Louney*Best Boy
Jason Geer*Publicist
Marion Wagner*Publicist
Ricky Dempsey*Key Production Assistant
Ellen Kelly*Production Assistant
Jantzen Gianfrancesco*Grip
Patrick Franklin*Grip
Andy Rusk*Grip
Joe Guerzo*Extras Casting
Rebecca Burgess*Catering
Shoko Uno*Catering
Heather Comeau*Still Photographer
Jared Young*Marketing
Jeff Burger*Storyboards
Marsha Kerman*Set Design
Brad Berger*Pre-Production
Husky Cannis*Assistant to Mr. Brooks

“GOD KNOWS WHY”
written and performed by
Isobel Hayworth

“TERRAIUM”
written and performed by:
King of Prussia

“Cacucasuan Spritual”
written and performed by:
Justin Geer

“PHYSICS”
written and performed by:
King of Prussia

“NEXT TO LAST”
written and performed by:
Courtesan

“3″
written and performed by:
Courtesan

“Misery”
written and performed by:
The Vinyl Strangers

“OSCILLATE ME”
written and performed by:
Courtesan

Owner of Blank Stage Productions, Brent Brooks has served as a Director and Executive Producer in the film and television industry for well over 12 years with commercial work appearing on ABC’s “Good Morning America” and “Regis and Kelly”.

Art of Suicide, winner of the “Best Underground Film” award at last year’s Indie Fest, is Brooks’ second independent feature film and showcases his talent as an “actor’s director”. Brooks was also honored with a “Davey Award” by the International Academy of the Visual Arts for his documentary The Artisan Resource Center: A Creative Enterprise.

Using the story structure outlined in “Joseph Campbell’s “The Hero’s Journey” Brooks has pioneered a new film brainstorming technique called “ImprovAstorm”. Brent also manages “The Blank Page” screenwriting meetings and the “Under Budget”, producer’s meetings.

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