Credits
A Linnda Durre' Film
Written, Directed, and Produced by
Linnda Durre’
Starring
Mimi Lipka And Sarah Benz Phillips
Featuring
Frank C. Taylor
Executive Producers
Veronica Sommer
Christel Wight
Producers
Mike Hersh
Adam Arnali
Steven Shea
Casting By
Michael Hersh
Linnda Durre'
Casting Assistants
Millie Ihnat
Michael Ihnat
JP Ouellette
Ja-kee Alltop
Kevin Malcolm
Mateo Bachini
Costume Designer
Beverly Safier
Wardrobe Consultants
Sandi Redmond
Tracy Anderson
Film Music Composed, Written and Produced By
Bob Rafkin
Edited By
Erik Reiss
Script Consultant
Mike Hersh
Film Consultant
Stephen Campbell
First Assistant Director
Adam Arnali
Second Assistant Director
Heidi Hilliker
Dave Golinski
First Assistant Camera
Chris Guggenheim
Gaffer
Roberto Rodriguez
Camera Operator
Marc Shapins
Equipment Consultant
Kevin Burroughs
Assistant Editor
Cameron Bryant
Script Supervisor
Kit Phelps
Script Transcriber
Jason Witty
Still Photographer
Joe Brooks
Camera Operator For Auditions
JP Ouellette
Michael Ihnat
Sound Mixer
Mike Barnitt
ADR and Post Production Sound Technician
Peter Wesenberg
Mike Operator
Kevin Malcolm
Director Of Photography
Robert Perry
First Camera Assistant
Mateo Bachini
Second Camera Assistant
Chris Guggenheim
Hair And Makeup
Javiel Gonzalez
Jennie Vergara
Set Designer
Sina Kilbourne
Set Dressers
Michael Ihnat
Millie Ihnat
Prop Master
Mike Ihnat
Film Composer
Bob Rafkin
Music Recorded At The Music Room
Personal Assistant To Linnda Durre'
Millie Ihnat
Third Electric
Arttist Mouthapong
Best Boy/Grip Electric
Cameron Bryant
Grip Electric
Daniel Morcos
Dolly Grip
Lindsay Peterson
Swing
Zak Siddle
Craft Services
Gary Mejia
Production Organizer
Frances Clay
Production Assistants
Mike Ihnat
Ja-Kee’ Alltop
Gary Mejia
Fonte' Chapman
Millie Ihnat
Acknowledgements
Larry Haber, Attorney
Darren McDaniels
Stephen Campbell
Hoofta Productions
Ruth Griffith
Kenneth B. Wheeler
Darden Restaurants
Smokey Bones, Casselberry, Fl
Greg Watson
Melanie Bryd
Dave Rhein
Shawn Turner
Emilio Anderson
Melody Harris
Tamboozie Watt
Panera’s – Altamonte Springs
Publix
Kerri Salemi
Park Plaza Gardens
Luciano Cortes
Hillary Jovi
Full Sail
Employer Liaison
Karen Trudeau
Denny’s – Aloma, Winter Park, FL
Carl Furland
Craig Foreman
Debra Bunge
Hollywood Rentals
Jan Cressy
Bargain Box
Sue Peterson
Rick Murton
Office Depot
Lynn Frazer
Brian Bellissimo
Patricia Knuckles
Marshall Entertainment Insurance
Karen Marshall
Heidi Muriel
Tammy King
Nepheny Garcia
Tanyelle Lewis
Michelle Chung
Wachovia Bank
Arlene Kaplan
Norma Cortes
Kathleen Moyer
Dawn Dinkel
Phuong Nguyen
Janice Young
Javon Jackson
Camela Barbarino
Elizabeth Fisher
Yuki’s Alterations
Ana Hernandez
Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner Theater
Sandi Redmond Owner
Tracy Anderson Costumer
Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home – Altamonte Springs, FL
Maggie Diaz, Director
Linda Wages
Haven Mincey
Sally Kopke
Glen Walker
Jackie O’Donnell
Apopka Florist
Bill Vincent
Kerri Dunne
Patty Dunn
Bill Vincent, Sr.
Evelyn Vincent
Freeman Company
Marcia Praysner
Linda Gelpi
Curtis Vanlandingham
Mike Ihnat
Karen Trudeau - Poster Conception and Design
ktrudeau@fullsail.com
Joe Brooks - Poster Design
www.joebrooksphotographpy.com
joebphoto01@earthlink.net
Eliza Pineau - Graphics by Eliza Pineau
elizagraphics@aol.com
DVD Duplication - Horizon Duplication, Winter Park, FL
www.horizonduplication.com
Owner Peter Schimpf
Krys Pettit
Jamey Hopper
Anita Castaldo
Kim Barra
John Balestri
Cindy Kicklighter
Yvonne Cassette
Tom Smith
Large Posters Printed by Megaprints
Joanna Browning
www.megaprints.net
Postcards Printed by Photo Scan
www.ggphotoscan.com
Greg Young
Fred Zara
John Weyrick
MUSIC CREDITS
“Roma D’Estate”
Written, performed and produced by Bob Rafkin
Available on Lake Ridge Records
wwww.bobrafkin.com
”Manatee”
Written, performed and produced by Bob Rafkin
Available on Lake Ridge Records
on the "Velvet Hand" CD
wwww.bobrafkin.com
On behalf of Elizabeth Wentworth, Broward Film Commissioner and myself,
thank you for participating in Best of Florida - Made in Florida.
Your entry has been selected as a Finalist in its category. Screenings will
take place at Cinema Paradiso from July 8 - 10, with the awards presented
Sunday, July 10th following the documentary screenings.
As an entrant you will receive two tickets to each screening group, plus the
Opening Reception, Closing Reception and Awards.
Here is the schedule:
Friday, July 8: 7:30pm Screening of commercials, psa’s, experimental and
music videos categories, followed by a reception in honor of all the
participants in the Best of Florida competition
Saturday, July 9: 5:00pm Screening of the short films
Sunday, July 10: 3:00pm Screening of the documentaries followed by the
awards presentation and a Closing Sushi Party!
Each Finalist will receive a certificate and the winner of each category a
trophy.
Hope to see you next week!
Gregory von Hausch, President & CEO
The 20th Annual Fort Lauderdale Int'l Film Festival
October - November 2005
Miami - Weston - Hollywood - Sunrise - Key West - Delray Beach - Fort
Lauderdale
Three time award recipient from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts &
Sciences
Also presenting The Maroone Moonlight Movies at Huizenga Plaza:
May 28, June 25, July 30, August 27, Sept 24, & Oct 29
Perrier French Film Mini Fest at Cinema Paradiso July 23 - August 8
The Key West Mini Fest, December 2 - 5, 2004; April 21 - 24, 2005
The "CAN" Film Festival for Charity, December 17 - 18
The Maroone Moonlight Movies at Weston Regional Park November - April
Mailing Address:
1314 East Las Olas Boulevard
#007
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Street Address:
Cinema Paradiso
503 SE 6 Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
954-760-9898 ext 111
954-760-9099 Fax
954-525-FILM Box-office
Mimi Lipka
1008 Oak Lane
Apopka, FL 32703
407-862-2960
mimianbob@aol.com
June 19, 2005
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
I recently completed playing the mother in the short independent film, "The Viewing," written and directed by Linnda Durre' and produced by Mike Hersh. From beginning to end, it was a wonderful experience.
Most auditions make actors feel insecure and inadequate with the casting directors remaining straight faced and looking bored. When I left Linnda and Mike's audition, I was elated and felt that, whether I got the part or not, I had brought an element to the character that they liked. They were effusive with their compliments and praise.
Linnda is a caring, gentle director, and yet she expects and demands the best. Her directions were clear and she was willing to listen to our suggestions. When we made mistakes, she was always patient, which made us want to do our best. I was surprised at how smooth and efficient the shoot went. I had no idea so much could be accomplished in just two days.
The crew she chose was very professional and it was a pleasure to work with them. I particularly enjoyed working with Sarah Benz Phillips, who played my daughter. Because the story is very serious, we found ourselves joking around between takes while setting up for the next one. Linnda encouraged this as long as it didn't slow down the process. So we not only turned out the movie, we had fun doing it.
I truly hope that I will someday get the chance to work with Linnda and Mike again. It was a wonderful experience.
Sincerely yours,
Mimi Lipka
Sarah Benz Phillips
407-923-7505 (cell)
e-mail: Sarahbenzphillips@yahoo.com
June 10, 2005
To Whom It May Concern:
Portraying the daughter in “The Viewing” was an actor’s dream. It is not often one is allowed the luxury of expressing the deep, raw emotion that is elicited in such a tightly woven and powerful script as “ The Viewing.” Being guided by a sensitive, nurturing director as Linnda Durre’ further reinforced the experience and enabled me to relax and allow the necessary creative and emotional energy to spring forth. From the audition process in which I read with several actresses and was gently encouraged to show the strength and vulnerability of the character to the final “wrap,” it was an amazing ride.
Linnda skillfully and carefully permitted us to explore the mother-daughter relationship without dampening the natural passions that rose to the surface. Linnda and the crew she assembled were fast-moving, competent, worked well under pressure, and what normally would have been a four day shoot was accomplished in two sixteen- hour days. I felt that I was not only working in a professional atmosphere, but a warm and supportive environment as well.
I have studied acting and been involved in theatre for more than twenty years. Some of my favorite roles have included: Lady Macbeth in “Macbeth,” Olivia in “Twelfth Night,” Titania in “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Mrs. Page in “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” Mrs. Frank in “The Diary of Anne Frank,” Laura and Amanda (at different times in my life) in “The Glass Menagerie,” Miss Maudie in “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Margery Pinchwife in “The Country Wife,” Claire in “Rumors,” Elaine in ‘The Miss Firecracker Contest,” Evita’s sister in “Evita,” Domina in “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” Mrs. Allen in “Dark of the Moon,” and the Lady in “The Lady of Larkspur Lotion.” I have been privileged to act in local films also and to be an extra in Steven Spielberg’s “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” and the CBS movie “Mission of the Shark.”
Fortunately, all of these experiences prepared me to be in the unique and honored position to play the daughter in “The Viewing.” Thus, I can highly recommend Linnda Durre’ as a visionary screenwriter, acting coach, producer, and director.
Sincerely,
Sarah Benz Phillips
Hi Linnda,
I want to thank you for the opportunity to audition
for you yesterday. It was one of the most pleasant
auditions I've ever had! I would like to reiterate
that I am ready, willing and able to work with you
on this project. Hope to hear from you soon!
Trish Dempsey
727-492-9952
727-812-2454
http://www.geocities.com/snazzyact2002/Snazzy.html
Linnda -
I had such a nice time Friday. The films were the best and I appreciate all the hard work you put into this.
Take care,
Annie
Annie Kidwell
Founder of Florida Actors Book
Dr. Durre,
I wanted to thank you for inviting me to the DMAC this past Friday for the screening of the four short films. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the event, and it gave him a chance to see what the "film world" was all about. At least locally!
The film you wrote, directed, and produced, The Viewing, was excellent. Most notably was the mother's acting. That was awesome talent! I can see why you asked the audience not to hate her. I also enjoyed the initial scenes with the florals and music. My other favorite was 6 Out of 7.
Again, thank you for the opportunity to join. You and Scott Dupont have made me feel like a participant, not an observer, in this new "film world".
I look forward to seeing you again soon. Also, please let me know if I can ever help you with any projects.
My best regards,
Katie Roof
407-625-0369
Hi Linnda,
Ruth and I really enjoyed Friday night. So nice to see you again. I think "The Viewing" was great. The more you see it the better it gets. You did one great job. I am glad to be part of it in my small way.
Frank (C. Taylor)
Thanks so much, Linnda, you are truly one of a kind.
Kris and I did have a great time Friday night. We
really liked all of the films, good job.
Talk to ya soon,
Fred
Fred Zara
Producer, Actor, Director, Editor
www.ReelActor.com
Hi Linnda, Just returned from Atlanta last week and read in Friday's paper about your short film making it into the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. How exciting! It's too far to share a table as we did once for the Enzian Film Festival, but I know you'll be thrilled and ringside for the event. I'm so happy for you. Does this make you a bona-fide celebrity? If so, enjoy every moment.
Regards, Fran Wyatt - Winter Park
