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HOW TO ROB A BANK ..and 10 tips to actually get away with it

Sta rr in g Nic k Stah l, E ri ka Chr is tens en & Ga vin Ro ss dal e 81:08 R unni ng Ti me, Co lor (US, 20 07)

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1 of 23 CONTENTS

PRODUCTION NOTES

Story Logline ...... p 4

Story Synopsis ...... p 4

The Screenplay & Background...... p 4

Principal Photography...... p 5

Cast Credits ...... p 7

CAST BIOGRAPHIES

Nick Stahl...... p 8

Erika Christensen ...... p 8

Gavin Rossdale ...... p 9

Terry Crews...... p 10

Leo Fitzpatrick ...... p 11

David Carradine ...... p 12

Adriano Aragon...... p 13

Britt De Lano ...... p 14

2 of 23 CONTENTS (CONT’D)

THE FILMMAKERS

Credits ...... p 15

Andrews Jenkins (Writer/Director) ...... p 16

Joe Meade (Director of Photography)...... p 16

Max Biscoe (Production Designer) ...... p 16

Birgitte Mann (Costume Designer) ...... p 17

M. Scott Smith (Editor) ...... p 17

Didier Rachou (Composer) ...... p 18

Rick Lashbrook (Producer) ...... p 18

Darby Parker (Producer) ...... p 19

Arthur Sarkissian (Producer) ...... p 20

Tim O’Hair (Producer) ...... p 21

Randolph De Lano (Executive Producer)...... p 21

Peter Sussman (Executive Producer)...... p 22

Brent Morris (Co-Producer) ...... p 22

3 of 23 HOW TO ROB A BANK (AND 10 TIPS TO ACTUALLY GET AWAY WITH IT)

PRODUCTION NOTES

STORY LOGLINE

Half the fun of writer-director Andrews Jenkins’ feature debut — a heist film that gets everything right about a crime that goes all too wrong — is keeping track of who is doing what to whom and why. Who is robbing the bank? What are they after? These are the simple facts that keep rearranging themselves as Jinx (Nick Stahl) and Jessica (Erika Christensen) are trapped inside a vault with robber Simon () stuck on the other side of the vault door and the police stuck outside the bank. A fresh, freewheeling take on a genre perennial, Jenkins’ film playfully hits the reset button every time things seem to settle into place.

STORY SYNOPSIS

As he tries to access an ATM to retrieve his last twenty bucks, JASON “JINX” TAYLOR runs into a snag – the transaction fee will overdraw him, and he cannot get his money out of the bank. Jinx fumes about this and other hidden charges which complicate his life…as we realize that he is locked in a bank vault…with the beautiful but tied-up JESSICA, her apparently a hostage. But, as Jinx rails against corporations and how they stack the deck, we realize that the situation is very different from what it appears: in fact, it is Jessica, not Jinx, who is robbing the bank. She is aligned with SIMON, who leads an armed team inside the branch. However, Jinx’s entry into the scenario upsets the heist, leading he and Jessica to be inadvertently locked inside the vault. In addition, Jinx has called the , who, led by OFFICER DE GEPSE, have surrounded the bank. Jinx makes contact with Simon by cell phone, and the situation becomes clearer, as he realizes Jessica has access to a special inside-the-vault computer and its codes…she and only she can open the vault door. Simon becomes increasingly upset when he is unable to strong-talk Jinx into getting the vault open (so the robbers can clear out the safe deposit boxes). And De Gepse is equally frustrated by the standoff, particularly when it is Jinx, not he, who seems to gain control over the situation.

As things progress, Jinx realizes that he and Jessica actually think very much alike – they both feel used – and this new kinship leads them to plot an escape. Another call comes in from NICK, the true mastermind of the robbery, and Jinx and Jessica realize that Nick needs them to issue a PIN number for him to access funds which have been skimmed (from fees, of course) over the course of years. With Simon increasingly unstable, Jinx is able to manipulate both him and De Gepse while also making a deal with Nick to provide a PIN number (controlled by Jinx/Jessica) to go with Nick’s account information. Jinx manages to talk both cops and robbers into letting Jessica and him out, as freed hostages, and in the ensuing chaos, they slip away, to meet Nick and escape with their cut of the cash…

4 of 23 THE SCREENPLAY & BACKGROUND

“HOW TO ROB A BANK is quite simply a movie written for an entire generation that is being relentlessly nickel-and-dimed by the never-ending surcharges of our retail society,” offers writer/director Andrews Jenkins.

“Just out of college? Trying to make a life for yourself? Living from paycheck to paycheck? When you’re down to your last twenty bucks on any given week, a buck fifty surcharge could mean the difference between Top Roman and being absolutely broke. We’ve all been there,” explains Jenkins. “’How To Rob A Bank’ finds one of 'us' in that exact situation, but is he trying to rob a bank or just trying to get his last $20? Thus begins our story I wrote to be the voice of this 'generation of frustration,' casting the comedic stupidity of modern life into question.”

Beyond this, Jenkins also was committed to capturing a certain voice for his film, offering, ”In setting out to write and direct my first feature, I worked very hard to ensure that the characters feel like people I know, and the story one to which people can relate, honoring the character-driven spirit of indie filmmaking I have grown up on and love.”

“It’s a really inventive story -- I like the mix of comedy and drama,” added actor Nick Stahl, reflecting on his decision to come on board the project.

While actor Erika Christensen was drawn to a more fundamental element of the film, offering, “I just really like the energy of it – the quick pacing and dialogue.”

PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY

But when the cameras started rolling writer/director Andrews Jenkins’ directing talents elevated the piece beyond familiar indie film trappings.

Jenkins observed, “Once we began shooting, I realized that this film was much more than the typical 'indie.' Sure, it possesses a signature indie voice, but I also strived to ensure it possesses both a look and feel more akin to upscale, high production-value feature filmmaking.”

We were really blending an indie film sensibility with a high-end commercial film aesthetic, slamming the two together in a way you haven’t seen before,” revealed Jenkins.

“My commercial and music video directing background, where I have been able to hone my skills with an array of cutting edge camera equipment and techniques, melded nicely with the rapid-fire dialogue of the characters and contemporary story and themes that I worked so carefully to create from the concept up,” explained Jenkins. “The result is a hybrid that keeps things fresh and unpredictable, visually alluring and consistently unconventional.”

In terms of the experience of making “How To Rob A Bank,” Jenkins reflected, “People often ask me, ‘what was the biggest challenge I faced in making this film?’ In response, I would simply say, that you have to enter this experience knowing that challenges will surely confront you from all sides. So you have to go into the process with a galvanized

5 of 23 vision and focus, having a keen grasp on the essential elements of the story you are trying to tell.”

Jenkins continued, “Additionally, to mount this task I surrounded myself with a core group of collaborators who were all equally committed. This included Joe Meade, my Director of Photography, with whom I have worked for years. The two of us have developed a short-hand that borders on telepathy,” Jenkins mused.

“Many other members of the crew are also people I have worked with for years. Then add to this a group of producers and a financier who supported the entirety of the endeavor and the result is a film that stays true to my original vision and clearly benefited from this concerted effort in terms of what made it to the screen.

But putting aside technique, craft and character, my hope is that, on a more basic level, people walk out of ‘How To Rob A Bank’ feeling like they have seen something new AND can personally relate to the film. I made this film to be a film I’d want to see …and, with any luck, the audience will feel this too.

In the simplest terms, the key is to cut through the clutter and simply strive to be relevant, to cast a light on those things we all feel and experience.

Ever been down to your last $20 and the ATM charges a $1.50 to get YOUR twenty bucks? Makes you wanna rob a bank, doesn't it?!”

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THE CAST

Jason “Jinx” Taylor...... Nick Stahl

Jessica ...... Erika Christensen

Simon ...... Gavin Rossdale

Officer DeGepse...... Terry Crews

Gunman ...... Leo Fitzpatrick

Nick ...... David Carradine

Officer Linstrom ...... Adriano Aragon

Key Witness ...... Britt De Lano

7 of 23 NICK STAHL as Jason “Jinx” Taylor

After an impressive feature film debut at the age of twelve, Nick Stahl has continued to display a broad range of talent. Stahl recently finished filming “Ferris Wheel” for Overture Films playing the lead role opposite , Anna Sophia Robb, and Dennis Hopper.

Stahl was most recently seen in the feature film “Sin City,” for Dimension Films and director Robert Rodriguez. He starred opposite Bruce Willis, Jessica Alba and Brittany Murphy in this action thriller. He also starred on HBO’s critically acclaimed series “Carnivale,” as ‘Ben Hawkins.’ Prior to that, Stahl starred as ‘’ in “ 3: Rise of the Machines,” opposite and for Warner Bros. He was also seen in the indie film “Twist” and the Sundance feature “Bookies.”

Over the years, Stahl has maintained his presence with a number of films, most notably in the critically acclaimed, Academy Award nominated film, “In the Bedroom,” for Miramax Films. Also memorable, was his chilling performance in director Larry Clark’s “Bully,” opposite Brad Renfro and Bijou Phillips. His other film credits include Twentieth Century Fox’s “The Thin Red Line,” directed by Terrance Malick and co-staring and , and New Line Cinema’s “Safe Passage,” opposite Susan Sarandon and Sam Shepard.

Born in Harlington, Texas and raised in Dallas, Stahl started to perform in children’s plays at the age of four. His first professional role was at the age of ten in the television movie “Stranger at My Door” with Robert Urich. He followed with another movie of the week, “A Woman with a Past,” opposite Pamela Reed. Shortly thereafter, he received the coveted role of the young boy in “The Man Without a Face,” who brings out the love in a physically and emotionally scarred man (played by ). Gibson gave him the role over thousands of others after being impressed by his screen test.

The following year he completed another movie for television, “Incident in a Small Town,” with Walter Matthau, and the Disney feature “Tall Tale,” in which he co-starred opposite Patrick Swayze. Stahl also co-starred with in Tim Blake Nelson’s directorial debut, “Eye of God,” which premiered at the Sundance Film festival.

Each one of the roles he has played in his professional career has displayed impressive range and diversity -- the ultimate goal that actors many times his age find difficult to achieve.

Stahl currently lives in Los Angeles.

ERIKA CHRISTENSEN as Jessica

Erika Christensen has established herself as one of 's most talented and sought after young actresses.

Christensen was last seen in Kevin Connolly's directorial debut "The Gardener of Eden" opposite and Giovanni Ribisi. The dark comedy centers on a young man who accidentally saves a girl from a neighborhood assault and then decides his calling in life is to become a modern-day hero. "The Gardener of Eden" recently premiered at the 8 of 23 2007 Tribeca Film Festival.

Christensen stunned audiences in 's Oscar and Golden Globe winning film "Traffic" as ' drug addicted daughter. She, along with the cast received a Screen Actors Guild Award for "Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture." Additionally, Christensen won MTV's "Breakthrough Female Performance" Award at the 2001 MTV Movie Awards.

Christensen also starred in Robert Schwentke's blockbuster hit, "Flight Plan" opposite and Peter Sarsgaard. Christensen played Fiona, a rookie flight attendant embroiled in the mysterious trans-Atlantic trip. "Flight Plan" opened at #1 on September 23rd, 2005 and remained at the top of the box office for several weeks following. The film made over $200 million worldwide.

Christensen also starred in Mike Binder's critically acclaimed film, "The Upside of Anger" opposite , , Evan Rachel Wood, Keri Russell and Alicia Witt. Written and directed by Binder, the film follows a family, a mother (Joan Allen) and her four headstrong daughters (Christensen, Wood, Russell and Witt), who must suddenly deal with life without a husband and father.

Christensen also starred in John Polson's high school thriller "Swimfan" opposite Jesse Bradford. Christensen's memorable performance as a student whose crush turns into a dangerous obsession helped the film debut at the number one film at the box office in September 2002. Additionally, she starred in Brian Robbins' "" opposite Scarlett Johansson and Bob Dolman's "The Banger Sisters," opposite Susan Sarandon and Goldie Hawn.

On the small screen, Christensen was most recently seen opposite Hope Davis, Jay Hernandez, , and in J.J. Abram's latest television series, "6 Degrees." The one-hour ABC drama followed the intertwined stories of a group of strangers in New York.

Christensen received the Spirit Award at the 2003 Annual Diversity Awards, an honor bestowed upon an actor who has demonstrated diversity in role choices during their career.

GAVIN ROSSDALE as Simon

Hailing from London, , Gavin Rossdale has established himself as a versatile and complete entertainer and artist.

Gavin was last seen opposite Keanu Reeves and Djimon Hounsou in the Warner Bros. feature “Constantine playing the villain “Balthazar.” Based on the DC/Vertigo comic book Hellblazer and written by Kevin Brodbin, Mark Bomback and Frank Capello, Constantine tells the story of irreverent supernatural detective John Constantine (Keanu Reeves), who has literally been to hell and back.

His other feature credits include the Columbia Pictures feature “Little Black Book,” starring Brittney Murphy, Holly Hunter and Ron Livingston, as well as the Crusader Films feature “Game Of Their Lives” opposite and Wes Bentley.

9 of 23 Gavin first attained worldwide fame as the lead singer/songwriter for the UK post- grunge rock band Bush. Their first , Sixteen Stone (1994), was a huge commercial success. Almost overnight, Bush went from playing small pubs in London to headlining arenas in the US, the result of extensive, non-stop touring. The band went on to produce three more together.

In 2004, after Bush had been on hiatus for two years, Rossdale formed Institute. Their first album, Distort Yourself, released September 13, 2005 achieving critical and commercial success and the single "Bullet-Proof Skin" was used in the motion picture “Stealth.”

Rossdale was featured on the Sony Pictures “XXX” soundtrack in 2002 with a song called Adrenaline. The song was also the official theme song for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)'s “Unforgiven” pay-per-view event in September 2002 and was used in the ending credits of “Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines.”

Rossdale continues to act and is now working on new music as well. It will be a solo album, and he is very happy with the sound of the album, citing he went back to his from Bush.

Rossdale and his wife, , live in Los Angeles with their son.

TERRY CREWS as Officer DeGepse

A former pro football player for the L.A Rams, San Diego Chargers, and the Redskins, this athlete-turned-actor is living proof that dreams do come true. One of the most versatile actors to make this transition, he has quickly amassed an impressive resume in both film and television.

Crews was most recently seen alongside Eddie Murphy and Katt Williams in the Paramount/Dreamworks comedy “Norbit.” Before that, he starred in the acclaimed but studio-dismissed Mike Judge comedy, “Idiocracy,” alongside Luke Wilson and Dax Shepard. Crews had a cameo role in the film “Harsh Times” which came out last November (starring ). This fall, Crews will also be seen in the Ping Pong Championship spoof comedy “Balls Of Fury.” He is currently in production on two big- budget films. The first, “Get Smart,” co-stars Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway in the long-awaited movie version of the classic TV show. The next, “Night Watch,” co-stars Keanu Reeves as an alcoholic Los Angeles cop framed for murder by his former mentor (played by ).

Last year, Terry returned to the small screen where he continues in his critically acclaimed role as “Julius” in the CW series “Everybody Hates Chris.” Inspired by the childhood experiences of comedian Chris Rock (who narrates the series), the show explicates in the most comedic of fashion the touching story of a teenager growing up as the eldest of three children in Brooklyn, New York during the early 1980s.

Crews has also appeared in “The Longest Yard,” White Chicks,” “Baadasssss!,” “Malibu’s Most Wanted” and “Friday After Next.”

Born and raised in Flint, Michigan, Crews was a teenager when he witnessed the downward spiral of the city and the collapse of the auto industry. To escape the 10 of 23 hardships around him, Crews turned to the world of art. In high school, he won an art scholarship to attend the Interlochen Art Academy; he then was awarded the Art Excellence Scholarship to attend Western Michigan University. His plan was to become a special effects artist in Hollywood right after college. However, during his freshman year, he walked on to the football team. He went on to play All Mid-American Conference defensive end, highlighted by winning the Mid-American Conference championship in 1988.

Terry currently resides in with his wife of 16 years, their four daughters and one son.

LEO FITZPATRICK as Gunman

Leo Fitzpatrick most recognized for his breakout role in “Kids” has joined the cast of a new one hour drama from Lions Gate Television “The Kill Point” for Spike TV. Fitzpatrick, along with and Donny Wahlberg are former platoon members from the war in Iraq who attempt to rob a bank in New York City. A simple bank heist becomes complicated when shots are fired, the scene devolves into chaos, and the robbers become hostage takers with 17 innocent people as their prisoners inside the bank. The was written by James DeMonaco, director is Steve Shill and the producers are David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman, Tim Iacafano and James DeMonaco. Filming begins in this March.

Fitzpatrick will first shoot a supporting role in the gritty true-life tale of Barbara Hoffman played by in the film “Winter of Frozen Dreams.” Fitzpatrick will play a rookie cop, who adds some comedic relief in this film about a young woman who was a straight A biochemistry student in Madison Wisconsin in the late 70’s. Hoffman turned to a life of prostitution and murder in the first televised trial in history. The film also stars , Brenden Sexton III and Dean Winters. The writers are Michael Graf, John Besemer, Michael Caughill and the director Eric Mandelbaum. The film begins principal photography in Schenectady, NY later this month and will be produced by Millie and Milka Stanisic of Em and Me Productions and executive produced by Omar Peraza.

Recently Leo had two films at the 2007 Sundance film festival. In “Fay Grimm” he played a young CIA agent opposite Jeff Goldblum and Parker Posey,” which filmed in Berlin. Director Hal Hartley recruited Posey to reprise her role in this sequel to the film “Henry Fool.”

The other film Leo had at Sundance this year was “On The Road with Judas” by JJ Lask and Producer Amy Slotnick, formerly of Miramax Films. Fitzpatrick co-stars in this film about a successful New York businessman (Ruell) leads a double life as a computer thief, with Aaron Ruell, Kevin Corrigan and Eddie Kaye Thomas.

Fitzpatrick has also been busy with Television credits including the pilot episode of “My Name is Earl,” recurring roles on “Carnivale" and “” on HBO and guest spots on “Law and Order, Criminal Intent” and “”. Some of his other film credits include “Bully,” “Personal Velocity,” “Storytelling,” “El Camino” and “Serendipity”.

11 of 23 DAVID CARRADINE as Nick

With more than 200 credits as an actor in film, television and stage works, and the man audiences immediately picture in their minds when they hear “kung fu,” David Carradine stars as Bird in the RHI Entertainment miniseries, “Son of the Dragon.” A mentor and father figure to the young thief, B.D., Carradine’s Bird is a wise and peaceful man who was once a soldier and a mighty warrior. Having forsaken his fighting ways, Bird is forced to face his enemy, Lord Shing.

In a professional career spanning 45 years, Carradine has appeared in 118 films, 32 plays, 27 television movies of the week, miniseries and dramatic specials, 35+ guest appearances on various series and the star in 3 series. His second starring role, as Caine in “Kung Fu,” evolved into becoming one of the most iconic roles in the history of television. In addition to the smash hit series that garnered Carradine both Emmy® and Golden Globe® nominations, it also introduced many viewers to Asian and Chinese philosophy. There were also two television movies, Kung Fu, The Way of the Dragon and “Kung Fu The Movie.” Carradine resurrected his Caine character with a second series, “Kung Fu, The Legend Continues,” which he also co-produced. He also authored Spirit of Shaolin, A Handbook of Kung Fu Philosophy and voiced Caine for “The Kung Fu Adventure Online.”

A member of one of Hollywood’s acting dynasties, Carradine followed his father, John, a star of screen and stage dating back to the golden era of the Hollywood into the family business. Carradine and his well-known brothers represent the second generation and many of their children make up a third generation of established actors.

In feature films, Carradine began working more than four decades ago appearing in such films as “Taggart,” starring Dan Duryea and “Bus Riley’s Back In Town,” starring Ann-Margret. Highlights from his 118 films include ’s first Hollywood feature “Box Car Bertha,” opposite ; co-starring with Liv Ulmann in ’s only English language feature and the only one shot outside , “The Serpent’s Egg,” the cult classic, “Deathrace 2000,” starring as folk music legend in “Bound For Glory” for director , a performance for which he was named Best Actor by the National Board of Review® and nominated for a Golden Globe®; ’s “The Long Goodbye,” Scorsese’s classic, “,” co-starring with his brothers Keith and Robert, as well as other actors/brothers with the surnames of Quaid, Keach and Guest in ’s Western, “,” starring, directing, producing, editing and composing the main theme for “Americana,” a film which was awarded the People’s Prize at the Director’s Fortnight of the Cannes Film Festival; the notorious title character in ’s smash hit, “Kill Bill: Volume I,” another role which garnered him a Golden Globe® nomination; the second part of Tarantino’s saga, “Kill Bill: Volume II,” and his most bizarre performance to date in another cult classic, “Sonny Boy,” portraying an ex-con living out his life cross- dressing as a mid-Western housewife, while running a gang of thieves.

Carradine has recently completed roles in the independent feature, “Homo Erectus, The Caveman Comedy,” starring, written and directed by , as well as the comedy, “Big Stan,” and a romantic comedy, “Camille,” where he co-starred with and Siena Miller. He next will appear in the action film “Blizhiny Boy: .”

12 of 23 Carradine’s television work also covers more than four decades, dating back to appearances on such series as “East Side, West Side,” starring George C. Scott, “Wagon Train,” “Alfred Hitchcock Presents,” “,” “Ironside” and “Rod Serling’s .” His first starring role in a series was as the title character in the series “Shane,” based on the classic film. He continued making guest appearances on such series as “,” “Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman,” “Profiler,” “,” “Just Shoot Me” and the current hit, “Medium.” He had recurring roles on the series “Largo Winch,” “Family Law,” “The Queen of Swords” and “Alias.” In the miniseries genre, he starred in “Mr. Horn,” was impressionist artist Paul Gaugin in “Gaugin, The Savage,” and portrayed one of his most menacing characters ever in the Civil War era epic hit miniseries, “North and South” and it’s sequel, “Love and War: North and South II.” His television movies and dramatic specials include productions of “The Bad Seed,” appearing opposite Mia Farrow in a David Susskind produced adaptation of “Johnny Belinda, Gambler IV – The Luck of the Draw,” “By Dawn’s Early Light” and “The Outsider,” among many others.

In a theatre career that began while he studied drama at San Francisco State College, Carradine was soon appearing in some of the Bard’s classic works at both the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival and the Ohio’s Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival. Even during his stint in the Army he continued to act, producing, directing and performing in musicals and dramas for the U.S. Army Entertainment Unit. Upon his honorable discharge from the military, Carradine found himself in New York and began working his way upward in the theatre world at the same time he was beginning to pursue his film and television career. He landed a leading role on Broadway in “The Deputy.” For another play on Broadway, “The Royal Hunt of the Sun,” starring opposite , Carradine was named Most Promising New Personality by Theatre World. He continued to do classical and contemporary theatre work in New York and at major regional stages around the country.

Carradine the published author has also written his autobiography, Endless Highway, as well as The Kill Bill Diary, a day-to-day journal of his experience on the film set and beyond, and two martial arts related instructional books, David Carradine’s Workout and The Healing Art of Chi Gung. He has produced and starred in a series of martial arts workout videos, beginning with “David Carradine’s Kung Fu Workout,” and a number of others on Tai Chi, Chi Gung, Cheng Tai Chi Meditation and Kung Fu Kick .

In addition to his ongoing pursuits as an actor, producer, director and writer, Carradine also is a composer, musician and singer. He has released the albums Grasshopper and As Is, as well as singles, including You and Me, Troublemaker and Walk The Floor. Affirming his status as an acting legend, Carradine has his own star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.

ADRIANO ARAGON as Officer Linstrom

Adriano Aragon was born in Rome and was raised in London, Switzerland and Turin. Graduating from Pepperdine University, Aragon subsequently decided to pursue his passion for acting full time.

Adriano’s face has also appeared as an Italian/American actor in the 2005 Pirelli Calendar photographed by Patrick Demarchellier.

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BRITT DE LANO as Key Witness

Britt De Lano, a Southern California native, grew up infatuated with the performing arts. As a young girl she studied theater and took part in numerous productions including; “Grease” as “Marty,” “West Side Story” as “Maria” and “The Crucible” as “Abigail” along with many others. She studied at the highly esteemed Lee Strasburg Institute to further perfect her craft.

Since living in Los Angeles, Britt has landed in several movies such as “The Guardians,” “Unknown” and “How To Rob A Bank,” working along side with , Gavin Rossdale, Bridget Moynahan, Nick Stahl and Terry Crews to name just a few.

Most recently she starred as the lead in the independent film “Knowing” and is slated to play the lead role in the upcoming feature comedy “The Acclimation of Ernie Bogart” and “How To Be: Emo,” starring Alison Lohman.

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THE FILMMAKERS

Writer/Director...... Andrews Jenkins

Director of Photography...... Joseph Meade

Production Designer ...... Max Biscoe

Casting ...... Anne McCarthy Jay Scully

Costume Designer...... Birgitte Mann

Editor...... M. Scott Smith Dennis M. Hill

Composer...... Didier Lean Rachou

Producers...... Rick Lashbrook Darby Parker Arthur Sarkissian Tim O’Hair

Executive Producers ...... Randolph De Lano Tamara De Lano Peter Sussman

Co-Producer ...... Brent Morris

15 of 23 Andrews Jenkins – Writer/Director

Andrews Jenkins began his career as a junior copywriter for a Portland-based agency, where he immediately began working on a Nike sport featuring Michael Jordan. While at the agency, he met Nike creative director Peter Moore, who he followed to Adidas (which was establishing an in-house advertising operation).

At Adidas Jenkins not only directed the spots, but was also responsible for writing everything from print to TV.

Later, Jenkins co-founded his own production house, Red Button, proceeding to direct numerous commercials and music videos.

Jenkins is sought after by prominent advertising agencies for his unique artistic vision and ability to deliver.

“How To Rob A Bank” is Jenkin’s feature film directorial debut.

Joseph Meade – Director of Photography

Joe grew up in Portland Oregon knowing he wanted to be a filmmaker from an early age. He worked as a grip and electrician through his high school years before attending Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California. Through school and as a graduate he shot several documentaries and short films.

Since 1996 Joe has been working as a Cinematographer shooting Commercials for companies such as Nike, Mercedes, Budweiser and Ford. His true passion has always been narrative storytelling: “I love the subtleties of shaping a story through composition and light,” says Meade. He finally had that opportunity to practice this craft with long time collaborator, Andrews Jenkins, who wrote and directed the film “How To Rob A Bank.” Joe furthered his narrative work by lensing an episode of “CSI: Miami.”

When Joe is not on location or in an airport, he lives in Portland with his wife and two boys.

Max Biscoe – Production Designer

Max Biscoe hails from Bristol, England. After film school he moved to the states and worked his way through every facet of the Art Department from painting to props, and finally got his break as the Art Director on the Oscar winning drama “Sling Blade” for director/actor . From there, Max was the Art Director on “Clay Pigeons” for director David Dobkin and “Suicide Kings” for director Peter O’Fallon. Max reconnected with long time friend and collaborator Billy Bob Thornton to Art Direct “Daddy And Them” and “All The Pretty Horses.” Max then met comedy director Todd Phillips and they worked together on “Road Trip” and the smash hit “Old School.”

Max jumped head first into Production Design working on many independent festival films including Asia Argento’s “The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things,” “How To Rob A Bank” and “Come Early Morning” directed by Joey Lauren Adams and starring Ashley Judd, which premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews.

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He most recently designed “Winged Creatures” for director Rowan Woods, starring Forest Whitaker, Guy Pearce and Dakota Fanning, Columbia Pictures will be releasing this fall.

Birgitte Mann – Costume Designer

Danish born costume designer Birgitte Mann got her start in the film business in an unconventional way. After spending 10 years in advertising for major clients including Apple Computer, Blue Cross and E! she left to pursue more creative endeavors. Birgitte apprenticed in film for several years where she learned classic techniques of character development through costume as well as tailoring, dyeing, sourcing and managing large budget features from some of the most respected costume designers in the industry.

Mann branched out on her own, designing several features for Showtime before moving into independent film and commercials. Birgitte is currently designing several top rated television shows for Fox. It is in the realm of commercials where she joined forces with director Andrews Jenkins collaborating on projects for Budweiser, Nike, and Mercedes to name a few.

M. Scott Smith - Editor

Scott Smith has captured the attention of moviegoers for over 20 years with his high- energy, big action and suspenseful style of film editing. His work on films, such as, “Ladder 49” (2004), “To Live And Die In L.A.” (1985), “” (1993), “Darkman” (1990), “Virus” (1999), “The Crow” (1994), have earned him the reputation as one of the industry's firmly established leading talents among feature film editors.

Mr. Smith began his career in 1976 working in the Dominican Republic for director William Friedkin, on the making of the feature film “Sorcerer” (1977). He later got his break into film editing in 1977 as an apprentice editor on another Friedkin film, “The Brink’s Job” (1978). Since then, he has moved on to work on such notable films as, “Flashdance” (1983), “The Karate Kid” (1984), “Gross Anatomy” (1989) and “Some Kind Of Wonderful” (1987).

Smith's television credits include editing the pilot for the Sci-Fi Channel's popular “The Invisible Man” (2000) series, as well as numerous made for TV movies for FOX, NBC, TBS, UPN and the USA Network.

Smith has made a name for himself as a highly talented and innovative editor, having edited many feature pictures for Universal, Paramount, Disney, MGM, Orion, Tristar, and Miramax.

Smith's expertise encompasses all area of post-production which has carried him around the globe including Europe and Canada. In 2005 he traveled to St. Petersburg, Russia as a Post Production consultant / Film Editor on the feature film “Leningrad” starring Mira Sorvino and Gabriel Byrne.

Smith continues to remain one of Hollywood's leading editors, dazzling us with his creativity and diversity.

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Didier Lean Rachou - Composer

Raised in Europe and NYC, Didier recently relocated to LA, where he built a state-of-the- art studio in the . He immediately landed several choice composing projects, namely the final season of “Sex & the City” and a commission to compose and conduct 2 hours of his music with the Prague Philharmonic.

Didier recently scored “How to Rob a Bank” and also completed the scores to “Aquaman “(WB), “Moving McAllister” (starring ), “Sons of Italy,” “Her Best Move,” “High Hopes,” “An American in China” and “Enfants Terribles,” executive produced by Robert Zemeckis and starring Christopher Lloyd. Didier recently placed his music in the films “The Cave” (SONY) and “Night at the Museum” (FOX). He was also a technical score advisor for Ocean's Twelve.

2005-06 has seen Didier compose for TV as well. He scored 3 series – “Love Monkey” (CBS), “A World Away” (ABC) and “Sensing Murder” (Discovery). He also composed themes for the E! TV’s “Gastineau Girls,” TV Land’s “You Wish!” and custom scoring for “Malcolm in the Middle” (FOX).

In 2000 Didier produced his first CD for Chesky Records - Christy Baron's “Steppin',” featuring David Johansen. In New York he engineered for Ashford and Simpson, working on songs for them as well as Chaka Khan, Teddy Pendergrass, Maya Angelou and Nina Simone, amongst others.

Didier's professional musical career began in his teenage years as a successful jazz guitarist in NYC. He is very comfortable with the jazz idiom and has worked on several Grammy nominated discs for Chesky Records. One of these won a Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Performance (Paquito D’Rivera’s Portraits of Cuba). He has worked with jazz luminaries such as Luiz Bonfa, McCoy Tyner, Ron Carter, Tommy Flanagan, Phil Woods, Joe Henderson, Clark Terry and Tom Harrell.

After receiving his B.A. in Composition and Jazz Performance from the Manhattan School of Music, Didier continued his compositional studies at The Juilliard School.

Rick Lashbrook – Producer

Rick Lashbrook has been producing films through his Rick Lashbrook Films production company since 1995.

Using potential film school tuition Lashbrook chose to instead finance his first feature, “Trading Favors” (1997), which starred Rosanna Arquette, Emmy Award winner Chad Lowe, and Academy Award winner Cuba Gooding Jr. Directed by , the film premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

Lashbrook next produced the romantic comedy “Kissing A Fool” (1998) starring David Schwimmer and Jason Lee. Lashbrook acquired the script, raised the financing independently, shot the film, and sold it to Universal Studios who the released the picture on 1700 screens – all within a period of 16 months. “Kissing A Fool” was written by noted author James Frey and directed by Doug Ellin, creator of HBO’s “Entourage.”

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Most recently Lashbrook produced the thriller “Unknown,” starring Jim Caviezel, Greg Kinnear, Joe Pantoliano, Barry Pepper, and Bridget Moynahan. That picture was financed independently and sold to The Weinstein Company.

Lashbrook graduated from Pepperdine University with a degree in Communications. While at Pepperdine, Lashbrook pursued his dream of filmmaking and landed his first job in Hollywood as an intern with the producing team of Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer.

Plans after “How To Rob A Bank” include the comedy entitled “The Round,” written and to be directed by John C. Richards. Also nearing production is a psychological thriller entitled “The Duelist.”

Darby Parker – Producer

Darby Parker is an independent producer and writer based in the emerging artist enclave of Williamsburg, New York, focusing on the independent production of two to four films a year via his Williamsburg Media Cult production banner.

In addition to the heist comedy “How To Rob A Bank” Mr. Parker also recently produced the psychological thriller “Unknown,” starring Jim Caviezel, Academy Award nominee Greg Kinnear, Barry Pepper, Joe Pantoliano, Peter Stormare, Bridget Moynahan, Jeremy Sisto and Peter Stormare. The film, directed by music video impresario Simon Brand, was the subject of a bidding war on the international front at the Berlin Film Market in February of 2005. Stateside, the film proved just as hot. Film icon Harvey Weinstein’s The Weinstein Company beat out several other domestic distributors in July of 2005, stepping up with the highest bid for the domestic rights.

Mr. Parker is currently in post-production on the drama “Turn The River” which was filmed entirely on location in New York City with writer/director/actor Chris Eigeman and starring Famke Janssen, Rip Torn and Matt Ross. Parker will commence production on the romantic comedy “My Brother’s Fiancee’s Sister” with actress and writer/director David Frigerio in August.

Other projects Mr. Parker has slated for production include the thriller “Dead Stop” with director Dennis Hopper, the romantic thriller “Near Life” with writer/director Dan Dworkin and the sports drama “The Saint Of Lorain.”

As a writer, Mr. Parker has sold several of his original stories to studios for exploitation as feature films, including the comedy “Criminal Procedure” to Ivan Reitman’s Montecito Pictures, the action thriller “The Final Sanction” to Millennium Films and “CM-167” to DrimTim Entertainment who will commence production on this investigative thriller in July in Spain and France.

Until striking out on his own, Mr. Parker held the post of senior literary manager for Zide/Perry Entertainment. During his tenure Mr. Parker was responsible for overseeing the daily accounts of all literary management clients, discovering and signing new talent for the division, and overseeing a number of the company’s producing projects.

During his tenure in Hollywood, Mr. Parker has also served as VP of Development for

19 of 23 twice Pulitzer Prize-nominated author/producer Howard Blum’s Castle Rock-based production company and a story analyst for Radar Pictures. Mr. Parker began his career working in the production arena on various independent films, commercials and television shows.

Arthur Sarkissian - Producer

Arthur Sarkissian’s thirty-year career has established him as one of Hollywood’s most successful and prolific producers. Over this time, Sarkissian has developed, produced or overseen feature films that have dominated the domestic and global landscape, with box office receipts totaling close to one-billion dollars. This August, Sarkissian is set to launch the latest installment of the wildly successful “Rush Hour” franchise when New Line releases “Rush Hour 3.” The franchise was discovered and developed by Sarkissian in 1998 and paired the unlikely duo of Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan. The first film— which grossed more than $140 million domestically and another $103 million internationally—made history by being the highest grossing independent film released in September or October as well as becoming one of the highest grossing films in the history of New Line Cinema. In 2001, the second installment of the “Rush Hour” series solidified Sarkissian’s position as a bona fide hit-maker when the movie earned $340 million worldwide.

Throughout his long career, Sarkissian has put a premium on creativity, progressive eye, and entrepreneurship that have been the common denominator in his formula for success. It is this approach and ability produce a big budget blockbuster that made him one of the most so have also made him one of the most sought after producers in the business.

In the , Sarkissian began transforming engaging stories into movie magic. In the ‘70s and ‘80s, he produced films like “Beyond Reason” and “Wanted: Dead or Alive.” However, it was not until the 1990s that Sarkissian’s films exceedingly transcended box- office expectations. In 1995, Sarkissian released “While You Were Sleeping,” starring Sandra Bullock, which became the year’s biggest hit grossing over $190 million worldwide.

This summer, Sarkissian will produce the independent film, “Prince Test,” which marks the directorial debut of Noah Wyle. He is also in pre-production on WIP’s “Thieves,” which is written and directed by Lodge Kerrigan and is a remake of the French film “Les Voleurs.” Sarkissian is also collaborating with Francis Veber to remake “L’Emmedeur,” which translates into “pain in the ass.” Sarkissian continues to develop new projects including the remakes for “The Red Circle” with director John Woo; “Bellboy,” “Back to School,” “The Fortune Cookie” and “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.” Additionally, Sarkissian will re-team with “While You Were Sleeping” writers Fred Lebow and Dan Sullivan to produce the original feature film, “Starring Vic.”

Currently, in addition to “How To Rob A Bank,” Sarkissian is set to collaborate with Academy Award nominated director Martin Scorsese and Barbara DeFina to produce Joyce Carol Oates’ “You Must Remember This,” “El Cid,” “The Defiant Ones,” “The Street,” “Between the Covers,” “Weddingville,” “Christmas Robbers,” “Champagne” and “Organizatsiya.”

20 of 23 Prior to becoming a world-renowned filmmaker, Sarkissian exhibited his keen creativity and business sense as a fashion designer and owner of the London-based clothing store, Vincci. In the early 1970s, Vincci was widely known throughout Europe as one of London’s most successful men’s boutique. Quickly building his reputation as an innovative designer, Sarkissian designed clothes specifically for numerous celebrities. His high-end clothing line instantly became a must-have among international business executives, world leaders, royalty and celebrities. Praised in Vogue—among other reputable fashion magazines—both Sarkissian and Vincci were regarded in European fashion circles as revolutionizing the men’s chic clothing industry in London.

When Sarkissian is not producing new films, he continues to hone his vast knowledge of film history and movie trivia. He boasts one of the world’s most elaborate private collections of antique movie posters, which he proudly displays in his office and home. Sarkissian is avid wine connoisseur with an extensive collection exceeding 5,000 bottles of the world’s finest cabernets, burgundy, and Bordeaux; and his love for food was just detailed in the William Stadiem and Mara Gibbs book “Everybody Eats There.”

Sarkissian continues to reside in Los Angeles with his with wife Valerie and their three kids, Jaclyn, Alexander, and Nicholas.

Tim O’Hair - Producer

Tim O’Hair is currently an independent producer operating through his Armagh Films label in Los Angeles; Armagh focuses primarily on commercial, independent motion pictures with an eye toward the international marketplace. In 2005, Armagh produced a horror feature, “The Plague,” in association with Clive Barker’s Seraphim Films and Armada Pictures; the picture was released in 2006 through Sony’s home entertainment division.

Previously, O’Hair helped establish The Department of Motion Pictures, an independent motion picture production and finance company specializing in the youth demographic.

Until 2003, O’Hair was a production executive at Universal Pictures, where he helped oversee numerous projects through development and production, including: “Bring It On,” “Bridget Jones’ Diary,” 8 Mile,” “The Family Man,” “How High,” “U-571” and “Hulk.”

O’Hair began his career in New York, as a financial and sales executive at Orion Pictures International. He holds a B.A. from Dartmouth College and an M.B.A. from Columbia University.

Randolph De Lano – Executive Producer

Randy De Lano’s entertainment ventures include producing independent motion pictures, restaurant development, and now a major music company.

In the mid 90’s De Lano began investing his time and resources in the film industry with independent film producer Rick Lashbrook. De Lano learned the business through his involvement in two of Lashbrook’s earlier screen projects and then took on a larger role as Executive Producer, through his own newly christened film company Villa Entertainment Group, producing such films as “Unknown,” staring Jim Caviezel and Greg

21 of 23 Kinnear and “How To Rob A Bank.” De Lano finished 2006 with another film completed, “Knowing” and two more films scheduled for production in 2007.

In 2000 De Lano started investing in the restaurant industry, owning major interests in two startup restaurant chains, NORTH and SAUCE. 2006 ended with 14 restaurant locations in Arizona, Colorado and Texas, including one stand-alone restaurant, THE GREENHOUSE with more to come.

In the past two years, De Lano has embarked on another venture involving one of his long time passions – music. In 2005 De Lano partnered with record industry veteran and respected A&R executive Mark Mazzetti to form R&M Artists Records where De Lano serves as President of the label. The goal of R&M Artist is to discover, develop, and nurture young, up-and-coming bands and solo artists and to break their careers on a world-wide basis. R&M Artist has major distribution and in 2007 will launch its first artist, National Product, and follow with more exciting releases before the end of the year.

Often putting gut-instinct in the forefront of decision-making, De Lano’s film, restaurant and music enterprises reflect a true independent spirit of finding new and exciting talent and projects that are both artistically relevant but also commercially viable.

Peter Sussman – Executive Producer

Prior to working on “How To Rob A Bank,” Peter Sussman was Vice President of Development at Arthur Sarkissian Productions.

His next project is the “Prince Test” that will be directed by Noah Wyle this summer.

Other projects include: “Thieves” at Warner Independent that acclaimed filmmaker Lodge Kerrigan is writing and directing, plus “Weddingville” written by Eve Ahlert and Dennis Drake.

Prior to working for Arthur Sarkissian Productions, Sussman was Director of Program Development at Fox Sports. During his seven years at the network, Sussman helped develop programs such as “Best Damn Sports Show,” “Beyond The Glory,” “ In The Zone” and “Sports Geniuses.”

Sussman began his career in the training program at ESPN in Bristol, CT upon graduating from Clark University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1991.

Brent Morris – Co-Producer

As a producer, line producer or production manager, Brent Morris has been credited on over thirty feature films since 1993.

In Spring, 2007 he line produced “Marker,” a Steven Seagal action thriller in Connecticut. Other recent credits include production managing “The Grand,” a mockumentary set in the world of Las Vegas tournament poker, “How To Rob A Bank” and “The Dog Problem,” starring Giovanni Ribisi and writer/director Scott Caan.

22 of 23 In 2005 Brent line produced “Unknown” and the Los Angeles shoot of the Chinese co- production “Shanghai Kiss.” He UPM’d Rob Zombie’s “The Devil’s Rejects,” line produced Charlize Theron’s Oscar-winner “Monster,” and produced Alan Jacobs' drama “American Gun,” starring Oscar-winner in a final performance. Other productions include “Smoke Signals,” Kung Pow! Enter The Fist” and “The Only Thrill.”

Brent received a bachelor's degree in Theater Arts at UCLA, then entering the film industry as a story analyst with Beverly Hills production company Indian Neck Entertainment. He spent three years as associate producer on eight films for producer Ashok Amritraj before line producing the nautical thriller “Temptation” for Dino De Laurentiis Entertainment. Since 1994, he has worked freelance all over the United States and in other countries such as Romania, Mexico and Canada.

A member of the Directors Guild of America, Brent is also an instructor at the Film & Television Workshops in Rockport, Maine. A native of Los Angeles, he recently relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico and has formed the production company Indieproduction, LLC to foster new productions in that state and beyond.

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