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That's Amore That’s Amore That’s Amore A Romantic Comedy Feature Film Running Time: 140 Minutes Directed By: Dan Helbling Screenplay By: Dave Petti Story By: Dave Petti Joe Puglisi Sheila Cavalette Production Company: Little Italy Productions Producer: Daymon Long Edited by: Alden Roth Cinematographer: Ralph DiLullo Composer: Vito DiSalvo OUR STORY “That’s Amore” executive producers Joe Puglisi and Dave Petti initiated the project during the summer of 2017. Both being trained actors, their idea was to do a film that was fun and entertaining for the entire family. The original story was then developed and screenwriting took place over the ensuing ten months. After the script was completed, producer Daymon Long was brought on board and the pre production process was initiated. Director Dan Helbling and cinematographer Raphael DiLullo were then lined up along with a crew of over 14 team members to handle the actual production. Production, under Little Italy Productions LLC, commenced during July of 2018 over an 18 day shooting schedule. Locations were in and around the Pittsburgh, Pa. area. It was filmed under a SAG contract using state of the art equipment provided by the Point Park University Cinema Department. Post production was then completed over the next year under the talents of video editor Alden Roth, sound editor Brian Schuchert, colorist Ralph DiLullo and video effects editor Dan Helbling. The final product was then polished and made ready for screening and distribution at the beginning of 2020. LOGLINE Lucia Lombardi, a single middle aged nurse, finds herself in a difficult situation when she makes a deal with her ailing mother Rosa that involves her unwitting dentist friend Rocco and his best friend Gino. SYNOPSIS “That’s Amore” is a romantic comedy and a truly delightful story about family, friends, love and living. It is character driven with performances that will make you laugh and cry, filled with moments and personal relationships that the entire family will enjoy. The story revolves around Lucia Lombardi (played by Tammy Pescatelli) a single, middle aged nurse who lives with her feisty but ailing mother Rosa (played by Barbara Russell). Lucia finds herself in a difficult situation when she makes a deal with Rosa that involves her dentist friend Rocco (played by Dave Petti) who has been infatuated with Lucia from the very first time he literally ran into her. Rocco's best friend Gino (played by Joe Puglisi) soon becomes involved in the antics and the real fun begins! Tammy Pescatelli as Lucia Lombardi Barbara Russell as Rosa Lombardi Tammy is an internationally renowned stand-up Iconic actress Barbara Russell was well known to comedian who honed her funny skills growing up in a children nationwide from her many roles on “Mister large, crazy, Italian family. Her comedy specials, "More Rogers’ Neighborhood,” including the first episode, Funny Women Of A Certain Age” and “Way After School when she appeared as the eccentric Mrs. Russellite, Special” are currently available on Showtime and ITunes. She won Comedy Central's Stand-Up Showdown and collector of lampshades. She appeared in numerous was a finalist on the second and third seasons of Last episodes as herself and the voice of Mrs.Hilda Comic Standing. Tammy has performed on talk shows Dingleborder, among other characters for many such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and is one of years. A veteran of stage and screen her comedic the sharpest women in the comedy world after being talents were her trademark, but Barbara also has the one of the final five on NBC's Last Comic Standing. Not distinction of appearing among the undead in George only did Tammy star in the reality television show on Romero’s zombie horror classic “Day of the Dead.” WEtv, called A Stand Up Mother, but she also co-created, executive produced and wrote it, which related to her life as a mother, wife and comedian. Dave Petti as Dr. Rocco Costa Joe Puglisi as Gino Mascari Dave is an actor, voice artist and stunt performer who Joe Puglisi has appeared in theater, commercials and has appeared in numerous films, television and movies since starting his career only seven years ago. commercials over the last 25 years. He also is one of He is also one of the executive producers of "That's the executive producers and screenwriter for "That's Amore" and a co author of the movie's original Amore". Dave has trained extensively with some of the storyline. Raised in Brooklyn, New York, Joe has also finest teaching actors including improv, scene study trained and worked with many of Pittsburgh's finest and stunt training. He can be seen in feature films such actors. Joe is a college Professor in Pittsburgh and is a as “Jack Reacher” and “Hoffa” having the pleasure to co-owner of "Little Italy Productions". His relationship work with Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, Rondell as a principal actor in many of Point Park Productions Sheridan and others on the big screen. He enjoys led to the "That's Amore" crew which "was a pleasure working with the close knit Pittsburgh indie film to work with such professionals in front of and behind community and is a dental medical doctor. the camera". DIRECTOR, Dan Helbling When asked “Do you like being the director because you get to tell everyone what to do?”, Dan’s answer was “No.” His philosophy was to pull together the cast and crew and watch the magic happen. And happen it did! Dan is a graduate of the renowned Point Park University Cinema Arts Department and had the opportunity to work with a fantastic and creative crew that he knew and worked with throughout his college career. In his first feature film, Dan brought his experiences in growing up in an Italian family to full fruition while he directed a “fantastic cast and crew with a high level of professionalism who worked together to make a great film.” He also oversaw the all of the aspects of post production working hand in hand with the film’s editor, colorist and sound engineer providing the visual effects and final polish of the project. When Dan read the script several years ago he loved it so much he made sure he had a part in the film. You’ll see Dan in the movie as Tony the waiter. SUCCESS “That’s Amore” had its “premier” screening in the Pittsburgh area at the Strand Theater during the month of February 2020. The film was shown over four separate days with a total of four screenings. With a seating capacity of 255, close to 1,000 people saw the film with each screening ending in enthusiastic applause. Future screenings on both a local and national level had to be put on hold due to theaters being temporarily closed because of the Corona virus outbreak. Here are some of the audience comments from the premier: “Wonderful romantic comedy! Thoroughly enjoyed today's packed house matinee.” G.L. “Like a great dish of pasta, the film was seasoned with all the emotions a body could muster” M.N. “Loved every moment….laughter throughout.“ E.W.C. CREDITS Directed by: Dan Helbling Produced by: Daymon Long Screenplay by: Dave Petti Original Story by: Dave Petti Joe Puglisi Sheila Cavalette Director of Photography: Ralph DiLullo Production Designer: Kelley Brennan Editor: Alden Roth Costume Designer: Kelley Brennan Hair & Make-up Designer: Lindsey Donley Music by: Vito DiSalvo Sound Design: Brian Schuchert Executive Producers: Joe Puglisi Dave Petti Distribution Executive: Patrick DiCesare CAST Boom Operator: Brian Schuchert Craft Services: Osteria Pasqualinos Yiddish Translator: Caraid O’Brien Lucia Lombardi Tammy Pescatelli Key PA: Ryan Sobota Dr. Rocco Costa Dave Petti Production Assistants: Kyle Barber Gino Mascari Joe Puglisi Matthew Seger Rosa Lombardi Barbara Russell Props: J & F Dental Lab Debbie Debbie Scaletta Hometown Pharmacy Father Thomas Phil Scrimenti Foley Artist: Brian Schuchert Pam Amy Lyn Elliott Post- Production Assistant: Ryan Sobota Shaylyn Loghan Bazan Title & Credit Design: Dan Helbling Dr. Bailey David Santiago Visual Effects & Animations Dan Helbling Moishe Rick Manasa Colorist: Ralph DiLullo Jake Mark Tierno Music & Soundtrack: Mifflin Hills Publishing Angela Jennifer Andrada Cameras & Equipment: Point Park University Tony Dan Helbling Tina Elena Falgione Nurse Theresa Wylie Tommy Camden Zapf CREW Production Manager: Daymon Long First Assistant Director: Tyler Morris 1st Assistant Camera: William Busby III Grip: Balint Oltvai Swing: Max Cianci Gaffer: Daniel Kusnir D.I.T.: R.J. Stamer Sound Mixer: Alex Frontera .
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