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Steve Becker – PRODUCER, WRITER, DIRECTOR, EDITOR

Writer/Director/Producer/Editor Steve Becker is a New York independent filmmaker whose creative vision and worldly perspective has been shaped by living abroad for years. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, he has resided in Brazil and Barcelona and traveled throughout Europe and the Americas. Mr. Becker’s personal adventures have been equaled by his impressive business accomplishments. He has owned his own real estate company and spent fifteen years working in finance and venture capital in New York City. His financial experience combined with his creative talent gives him the unique capability of bringing both artistic insight and practical expertise to the filmmaking process.

Roderick E. Stevens – DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHYs

Since 1994, Roderick has produced, directed, edited and photographed 24 feature films, numerous Addy Award winning commercials, a television series for the USA Network, a pilot for The Sci-Fi Channel, segments for America's Most Wanted, and numerous music videos.

Cast Credits

Dex

Chris Elwood - Dexter Meinz aka Dex

Actor Chris Elwood first appeared on TV as a guest star on the series In the Heat of the Night. Well known as one of Ashton Kutcher's wingmen on the MTV prank show Punk'd. Best known for Bravo's Flipping Out, which focuses on the day-to-day adventures of real estate investor Jeff Lewis.

In the first season of Flipping Out, Elwood was referred to as the "Trash Guy" and by the second season, he became the "House Manager." He was eventually fired by Lewis for not doing his job well, which caused tension in his marriage with Jenni Pulos, who also appeared on the show as Lewis' assistant.

Tasha

Jenni Pulos - Tasha Ivana Thorpe aka Tasha TIT

Jenni has become a National Sensation on Bravo's "Flipping Out" starring Jeff Lewis as well as an All Around Celebrity at various Hollywood Events. She also appeared as the bride with the big hair and even bigger mouth in “The Bachelor” starring Chris O’Donnell.

Max

Eddie Daniels - MAX

Eddie was one of the legendary dancers of Club MTV for 5 years including the MTV special “Sex in the 90’s”. Eddie co-wrote the original songs for Tompkins Square Triangles with Steve Becker. She got her big break in film from her memorable exchange with Harvey Keitel in “Bad Lieutenent” which led to her next role in one of the Sundance's Best Films in 1995, “Rhythm Thief” and then acting opposite Adrien Brody in “Bullet” starring Mickey Rourke and Tupac Shakur.

Sarah Newman - FIONA

Sarah holds a Masters degree from UCLA School of Film and Television. The niece of famed composer, Randy Newman, Sarah is a gifted singer in addition to an accomplished musician.

Ana

Stephanie Moore - ANA

An accomplished actress, dancer, and martial artist, Stephanie appeared in the Black Dahlia and Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol. 2

VJ Foster – Carl Meinz aka Dex's Dad

A founding member and Associate Artistic Director of LA’s The Actors Gang Theater Company with Tim Robbins, A sampling of VJ’s film roles include “Tenacious D ‘The Pick of Destiny’” with Jack Black, Ben Stiller and Tim Robbins, “The Insider” with Al Pacino and Russell Crowe, “ The Shawshank Redemption” and “Million Dollar Baby”.

Dana Lee - Mr. Park aka Sonya's Dad

A veteran actor of forty years, Dana was an important force at the East-West Players, doing everything from assistant artistic director to literary manager. On TV, Dana has amassed over sixty guest-starring appearances, most notably a recurring role as Minister Han in “Dynasty” as well as "Curb Your Enthusiasm", "Brother and Sisters" and "Mask of the Ninja". His considerable feature film credits include supporting roles in “Rambo”, “Lethal Weapon 4”, “I Spy”, “The Honeymooners", and “Pineapple Express”.

Cheryl David – Sarah Meinz aka Dex's Mom

Cheryl is most known for her role on "Entourage" episode 'I Wanna Be Sedated'  Her fame lies in her stage career. A formally trained opera singer, Cheryl has graced many theatrical productions across the Nation and was in the the original cast for the legendary comedy “Jewtopia”, both in the LA and the versions.

June Kyoto Lu – Mrs. Park aka Sonya’s Mom

Best known for her comic turn in “Seinfeld” as the manicurist who wants to meet Bette Midler, June also has appeared on “Curb Your Enthusiasm”, "Lost" and “Fringe”. Her film roles include “Menace to Society”, "We Are Family", and “Blood Work”

Corey Kotler - Jack 'Lumberjack' Johnson

Corey, a native New Yorker, made an unorthodox television debut by bamboozling Howard Stern into believing he was a Hasidic Rabbi. He studied improvisation at the legendary Second City. While in Chicago, he was cast as an original member of the hit play, Tony & Tina's Wedding. Corey's recent TV highlights include: Heroes, Ugly Betty, Nip/Tuck, Transparent, Brooklyn 99, and Jimmy Kimmel Live! Corey has also appeared in over 22 national TV commercials as well as numerous independent films.

Peter Abbay - RC Cunningham

Born in Brooklyn - studied at HB Studio in New York City & 13th Street Repertory Theater/N.Y.C. Peter has written several produced plays before becoming a recurring character named Logan on the soap Another World in 1996. Peter was the elusive Banker on the hit game show "Deal or No Deal".

Linda Shing - SONYA

Sonya

Linda was voted Best New Actress winning the Geraldine Page Award for “Mud Season” at 1999 Slamdance Festival. She is highly recognized for her recurring role on the TV series ER as Nurse Corazon.

Julia Mendoza – GOGO MEZ

Julia is best known for her roles in Larry Clark's “Kids”, “Spun” with Brittany Murphy and Mickey Rourke and “High Crimes” starring Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman.