Contact: Global Film Group Raja Collins [email protected] 310.728.5689

Kirkwood Entertainment Pat Asanti [email protected] 323.646.1027

LOGLINE: A 91/2 Weeks meets Unfaithful erotic thriller where a beautiful and emotionally vulnerable woman married to an emotionally repressed workaholic share an idyllic life, but all is unraveled when she becomes entangled in an addictive sexual relationship with a relentless and charismatic ex-street junkie.

GENRE: Erotic Thriller COMPARISONS: Unfaithful, The Perfect Guy, Fatal Attraction that generated $53MM to $157MM at the domestic box office PLUS $66MM to $164MM at the foreign box office

SYNOPSIS

DeAnn is a beautiful, upscale professional woman married to Mark, an emotionally repressed workaholic. Their seemingly idyllic life, that includes a home in an affluent suburb, is shattered when DeAnn becomes entangled in an addictive sexual relationship with Vic, a charismatic ex-street junkie, whom she meets as a passenger in his commercial sedan. Vic is “reformed” and in “program.” Yet, his addictive tendencies emerge, praying on DeAnn’s vulnerability, manipulating her into obsessive erotic acts. DeAnn attempts to break off the relationship before it becomes too of hand. But, she loses all control as her own addictive tendencies are uncovered. Mark becomes suspicious and hires a private detective. Once Mark discovers the affair and confronts his wife, DeAnn makes another attempt to end the relationship. However, Vic is relentless in his obsession. Finally, at the end of a long day, DeAnn, who is home alone, finds Vic in her suburban bedroom. Although she tries to resist his advances, she melts to his will as they make love in her marital bed. Realizing that her addiction to Vic is too strong, she ends the relationship in the only way she can.

PROPOSED CAST

Sean Patrick Flanery

As “Vic”

Sean Patrick Flanery was born in Lake Charles, La. and raised in a small town outside of , Texas. While attending the University of St. Thomas in Houston, he saw a beautiful girl leaving a building on campus every Monday and decided to drop an English class and sign up for "whatever the hell they were teaching in that building". The building was the University's theater department, and the class was acting. Through his theater studies, he penned a piece of children's theater and decided afterwards to pack up his car and head to with the hopes of actually producing the play. Somewhere in the process, an agent approached him and requested to represent him commercially. His first paid role in Hollywood was a Kellog's Corn Pops commercial starring alongside none other than Paul Walker. Shortly after a string of national commercials, the same agent then began representing him for TV/film roles. He very quickly landed the title role in George Lucas' "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles" after shooting 2 films for the Mickey Mouse Club called "Just Perfect" and "My Life As A Babysitter". Since then, Flanery has been in numerous films and TV shows every year, including "Powder", "The Dead Zone", "SAW3D", "Suicide Kings", and the runaway cult hit "The Boondock Saints", and most recently, the TV show "Powers" for Sony, which is scheduled to be released in early 2015.

Uncast “DeAnn”

Michael Vartan As “Mark”

In 2001, he became a regular feature on TV, playing CIA agent Michael Vaughn in the series , and came to international acclaim, playing the role for five seasons. Vartan also appeared in the two-part TNT mini-series The Mists of Avalon, a retelling of the legendary story of Camelotm which was shot on location in Prague. He portrayed "Sir Lancelot", opposite Anjelica Huston, Julianna Margulies and Joan Allen. He then starred opposite Robin Williams in the psychological thriller One Hour Photo, playing "Will Yorkin", a husband and father whose family becomes the obsession of Williams' character, an employee at the local "One-Hour Photo".

Vartan starred opposite Jane Fonda and Jennifer Lopez in New Line Cinema's summer blockbuster Monster-in-Law. He portrayed Kevin, a man whose overprotective mother (Fonda) tries to derail his engagement to his fiancée (Jennifer Lopez).

In the fall of 2007, Vartan was one of the leads of the ABC/Warner Bros. Television series, Big Shots. He played James Walker, the moral center of the drama, which revolved around four high-powered CEOs who socialize at the same exclusive golf club. Vartan also had a starring role in the action/thriller Rogue for the Weinstein Company. He played a cynical American travel writer who embarks on a river cruise in the Australian outback, where the group finds themselves stranded in a treacherous lagoon. The role offered a departure from his romantic male leads in the comedies as Monster-in-Law and Never Been Kissed. Rogue was written and directed by Aussie Greg McLean (whose debut filmWolf Creek has received rave reviews). With a reported $25 million budget, it was one of the most expensive locally-produced movies made in Australia. Around the same time, Michael also had a lead role in the independent feature "Jolene: My Life", for director Dan Ireland (The Whole Wide World). Based on a story from critically acclaimed author E.L. Doctorow (Ragtime, Billy Bathgate), the film revolved around a woman who at the age of 15, escapes an oppressive foster care system only to jump into three disastrous marriages, each of which forces her to rely on her survival instincts and determination to make something of her life. Vartan played "Brad Benton", the only son and heir to an oil drilling fortune who uses his charms to pursue an uninterested Jolene.

Keegan Allen As “Tommy”

Keegan Allen received his breakout role in ABC Family's hit series "", based on the novels by Sara Shepard He portrayed the mysterious "Black Cat" character Toby Cavanaugh.

Allen has also made small appearances in TV shows such as 's "Big Time Rush" and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation".

William Fichtner As “Jack”

A small-town guy with a big heart, has been captivating the hearts of Western New Yorkers for decades. Bill was born in 1956 on , , to Patricia A. (Steitz) and William E. Fichtner. He is of German, Irish, and English descent.

Fichtner was raised in Cheektowaga, and graduated from Maryvale High School in 1974. His first roles were in soap operas such as As the World Turns and sitcoms like Grace Under Fire. He has also been in films such as Armageddon, Empire Falls, as The Marriage Counselor, uncredited, in Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and in The Dark Knight. A fan of the Buffalo Sabres, Bill always stays true to his roots. He is currently starting in Independence Day released 2016. He is married to actress Kymberly Kalil.

Kim Coates As “Carmine”

Kim's film career began in 1991 with The Last Boy Scout. Two Warner Brothers' hits followed: Innocent Blood and The Client. Since that time he has starred in over forty films, including Academy Award winners Black Hawk Down directed by Ridley Scott, and Pearl Harbor directed by Michael Bay. Other films include Waterworld and Open Range with , Grilled with Ray Romano, Silent Hill opposite Sean Bean, Hostage with Bruce Willis, Assault on Precinct 13, Unforgettable, Skinwalkers, and Hero Wanted. Kim starred on Broadway as Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire, as the title role in Macbeth at the legendary Stratford Theatre, and has appeared in over fifty plays in North America. In the fall of 2010 Kim starred in the blockbuster 3D movie Resident Evil Afterlife, with Mila Jovovich. In 2011, Kim starred in Sacrifice, with Cuba Gooding Jr., A Little Help, with Jenna Fisher, Sinners and Saints and Robosapien.

In 2012, Kim starred in the sports comedy Goon along side Seann William Scott, Live Schreiber and Jay Baruchel, for which Kim is nominated for Best Performance By An Actor In A Supporting Role at the 2013 . Goon was much lauded by international audiences and critics alike.The FX hit series is going into its 6th season. is Tig Trager, the motorcycle club's sergeant at arms. Tig fears nothing, much like Kim throughout his career.

Kim has 3 feature films opening in 2013; Rufus, Ferocious, The Dark Truth which Kim co-produced and starred in along side Forrest Whitaker and Andy Garcia.

PRODUCTION TEAM

WRITER- DIRECTOR - DEBRA DRAGOTTO

Debra has written numerous television and film projects that are currently in various stages of development

As a producer and talent producer she became an industry leader heading departments for the top names in the in the reality world at companies that include Disney, Buena Vista, Fox Television, The WB, Telemundo, Sony Television, New World, Rysher, USA Network, FX, NBC, Tribune, Lionsgate, and The Game Show Network.

Debra re-located to Los Angeles from New York where she worked as an actress, writer and stage director. She has been honored with numerous Drama-Logue Awards for stage direction, as well at staged work at the famed Actors Studio Writers & Directors Unit where she was an invited member.

Her short film, The Desire, was selected for production through the highly competitive UCLA Extension professional’s course. It was later screened at the Women in Film International Film Festival. She has also created and directed the sitcom , Patsy’s Place, that aired on RoKu, and directed the sizzle reel for a reality show, Big Dough.

Debra holds a B.A. in Drama from Hofstra University, studied acting and directing at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York, as well as film production at New York’s School of Visual Arts, and has attended the London Academy of Music and Performing Arts where she studied Shakespeare.

She also obtained a M.F.A. in Screenwriting from UCLA’s School of Theatre, Film & Television. While there, Debra was honored with The Jack K. Sauter Award for Artistic Merit.

Debra currently works as an acting, directing, and writing instructor for undergraduate and graduate students at The New York Film Academy in Los Angeles.

PRODUCER - RAJA COLLINS

Raja Collins is a native of Southern who grew up in the entertainment industry. Raja started as a child actor, but found his true calling as a producer. His knowledge and filmmaking experience is represented in his over 40 film and television productions. With Raja’s expertise he has recently established his new Production company, “Global Film Group” which is currently developing high-concept action films, thrillers, and comedies.

Raja’s recent credits include True Memoirs Of An International Assassin , with Netflix, starring Kevin James, Andy Garcia and Rob Riggle. Momentum, starring Olga Kurylenko, James Purefoy and Morgan Freeman.

Raja displays a deep dedication to the craft of film and has an endless passion for storytelling, which makes him a serious asset to any production. He chooses stellar material and does not waiver in his commitment to staying true to the vision of the script. He is also well versed in the finance area of independent films.

PRODUCER - PAT ASANTI

A veteran character actor, Asanti has worked steadily since the early 1980’s alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest stars including Robert DeNiro, Eddie Murphy, Michael Douglas, Debbie Reynolds, and Matt Damon to name a few. In television, in addition to appearing in nearly 100 national commercials, he guest-starred in many hit series including, CSI, Sons of Anarchy, Happy Endings, Torchwood, and Behind the Candelabra. Asanti most recently co-stared alongside Armand Assante, Mike Tyson and Mekhi Phifer for the upcoming television series Four Kings.

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - RICHAR CRUDO, ASC

Crudo’s lengthy resume includes such notable feature films American Buffalo (Dustin Hoffman), Outside Providence (Shawn Hatosy, Alec Baldwin), American Pie (Jason Biggs, Chris Klein), Down to Earth (Chris Rock), Out Cold, Grind and Brooklyn Rules (Freddie Prinze, Jr., Alec Baldwin). For television, his credits include multiple seasons with CBS-TV’s NCIS and FX-Network’s Justified. He further directed Against the Dark (Steven Seagal) for Sony Pictures. Crudo has served multiple terms as President of the American Society of Cinematographers and is a past Governor Of the Academy of Motion Picture and Arts and Sciences.

PUBLIC RELATIONS - KEN SUNSHINE

Mr. Sunshine was appointed by Governor Andrew Cuomo as a member of the Board of the City University of New York on June 15, 2016.

Mr. Sunshine founded Ken Sunshine Consultants (later to become Sunshine Sachs) in 1991, and over the past three decades the firm has represented clients ranging from leading corporations, nonprofits, and unions to some of the most prominent names in entertainment. Sunshine Sachs has 150 employees with offices in NY, LA and DC., and specializes in corporate image programs, crisis communications, reputation and issues management, consumer and lifestyle marketing, media relations, event promotion, and communications skills training. The New York Observer recently named Sunshine Sachs as the #1 Most Powerful PR Agency in NY.

Mr. Sunshine has consulted on media and public relations for almost 40 years, and has been a longtime activist in the civil rights movement. Before starting his own firm, he worked in the entertainment business where he headed the public relations department of ASCAP.

Mr. Sunshine's career in politics began in the early '70's, and he has advised on communications strategies, messaging, and celebrity involvement in local and national campaigns since then. He served as Chief of Staff to the Mayor of New York in 1989-90. Mr. Sunshine currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Community Service Society, the Mayor's Fund to Advance NYC and the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding. Sunshine has received awards from the National Action Network, the Amsterdam News and the Bella Abzug Institute among others for his work in human and civil rights.

Mr. Sunshine graduated from the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor.