Films In Production
Outsourced
An original romantic comedy by George Wing (50 First Dates) and writing partner, John Jeffcoat, who is directing. Josh Hamilton heads the cast with Ayesha Dharker, Larry Pine and Missy Yager.
When his Seattle company sends 32 year old Todd Anderson to an Indian call center to train his replacement, he is understandably less than enthusiastic. But the tale that unfolds leaves our young hero very much changed, as he experiences the odd and the ordinary in a country that has more to teach Todd about life than this young man could ever imagine.
Principle photography took place in Mumbai (Bombay) from February 5 to March 13, followed by three days in Seattle on April 7-9. We welcome back the widely respected editor, Brian Berdan (Grosse Point Blank, Nixon, The Mothman Prophecies), who worked with us on Smoke Signals and The Book of Stars.
Another member of the Smoke Signals team will join us; our music composer and supervisor will be BC Smith (Mod Squad, United States of Leland).
Post-production is scheduled to be completed in January.
The American Pastime
This early 1940’s drama weaves a rich story of a Japanese-American father and his two sons, whose love of family, country, music and the game of baseball helps them survive the indignity and injustice of the internment camps. This is a story that resonates as much today as ever before, through the heroic screenwriting of one of this country’s best Asian-American writers/directors, Desmond Nakano (Last Exit to Brooklyn, American Me), who will also direct. ShadowCatcher is collaborating on this project with experienced producer, Barry Rosenbush (Get on the Bus, Scary Movie 2 and And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself).
Principal photography began in Salt Lake City, Utah, on June 15th and wrapped on July 21st. Post-production takes place in Los Angeles with completion due in January.
The Produced Films
Smoke Signals
(Miramax, 1998)
ShadowCatcher's first production weaves a tale of fathers, friends and forgiveness that captures the Native American experience with this powerfully universal story. Winner of both the Audience Award and Filmmakers Trophy at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival, Smoke Signals became the second highest-grossing independent film for that year. Written by Sherman Alexie and directed by Chris Eyre, the film stars Adam Beach, Evan Adams and Irene Bedard.
The Book Of Stars
(Wellspring/Showcase, 1999)
Mary Stuart Masterson, Jena Malone, Delroy Lindo, D.B. Sweeny and Karl Geary star in this hauntingly beautiful story of two sisters, who are torn between their love for each other and the realities that confront them. Through the creation of a magical book, the younger sister offers the promise of hope and redemption in a world that seems to provide neither to those most in need.
Getting To Know You
(Mainline, 1999)
17-year-old Judith McIntyre is waiting impatiently in an upstate New York bus station with her older brother, Wesley, when she meets Jimmy, a quirky storyteller. As the two troubled strangers create stories about their fellow travelers, they discover that in the process of fantasizing about the lives of others, they are forced to expose hidden truths about themselves. Accepted into Dramatic Competition at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival, Getting To Know You was written by Lisanne and Tristine Skyler, with Lisanne Skyler directing. The film stars Bebe Newirth, Heather Mattarazzo, Zach Braff and Michael Weston.
Game Six
(Kindred Media, 2006)
Nicky is living the dream: his new drama opens on Broadway the same night that his beloved Boston Red Sox play the New York Mets in the sixth game of the World Series. All he needs is a good review from New York's famous critic and a Red Sox victory to win the World Series. Firmly convinced that neither will happen, Nicky learns through friends and strangers that life can be full of surprises. Starring Michael Keaton, Robert Downey, Jr. and Bebe Neuwirth, this indie dramedy is directed by Mike Hoffman (Soap Dish, One Fine Day, Some Girls), produced by Serenade Films (Leslie Urdang and Amy Robinson) and written by the well-known writer, Don Delillo. The film premiered at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival and will open in New York City on March 7, 2006.
The Skeleton Key
(Universal Studios, 2005)
This "hoodoo in the Bayou" psychological thriller is written by the well-known screenwriter, Ehren Kruger (Arlington Road, The Ring, The Brothers Grimm), directed by Iain Softley (K-Pax, The Wings Of The Dove, Hackers) and stars Kate Hudson (Almost Famous, Four Feathers, How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days and Alex & Emma), Gena Rowlands, John Hurt and Peter Sarsgaard. Released nationally by Universal Studios on August 12, 2005.