SEATTLE, WA and LOS ANGELES, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 06/02/10 --
Who:
- Joseph Mitacek, the director, co-producer and writer of the Seattle-based drama "Morning," debuting at the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) on June 5, 6.
Mitacek is a Queen Anne Hill native and alum of Seattle Prep High School who studied English at the University of Washington. He has served as an editor for ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" for the past six seasons.
Mitacek returned to Seattle from L.A. to film "Morning" against the well-worn backdrop of Seattle's fishing terminals and working-class neighborhoods.
- Andrew Ramaglia, who stars in "Morning" as Michael Hade, a sympathetic husband and father struggling to survive his wife's infidelity, the accidental death of his son and alcoholism.
Meisner and Method trained, Ramaglia's first experience as an actor started under the direction of Lucy Ballard on the New York stage in the live adaptation of Henry Bean's screenplay "The Believer," and "Raw." He starred in Phil Allocco's critically acclaimed film "Joseph Henry" and Dutch Doscher's "Leave You in Me," for which he earned the Best Actor award at the L.A. Short Film Festival. Ramaglia is signed to star in Matthew Schaffer's feature "Bullets for Breakfast" (July 2010) co-starring Tom Sizemore and Irish pop star and actor Kellie Blaise, as well as set to star in Ray Izad-Mehr's feature "Arya" (2011).
Ramaglia's acclaimed performances have quickly led to his name and reputation circling in the industry. He is in talks with Hollywood's leading talent agencies, filmmakers and producers.
What:
- Debut screenings of the character-driven drama "Morning." Q&A session after each screening.
"Morning" portrays a young married Seattle couple and their attempts to deal with an unthinkable tragedy. The film shot in and around Seattle reveals characters who struggle with infidelity, alcoholism and death.
The Trailer -- http://tinyurl.com/morning-trailer
Media Downloads -- http://tinyurl.com/morning-movie
(includes film poster, on-set photos, full star/director bios, info. for DVDs)
- Interviews with the director of "Morning," Joseph Mitacek, and the film's star, Andrew Ramaglia. Both will be in Seattle from Fri., June 4 through Sun., June 13.
When / Where:
- Screenings of "Morning" at SIFF:
Sat., June 5 at 6:30 p.m.
Sun., June 6 at 11 a.m.
Harvard Exit Theatre, 807 East Roy St., Seattle.
- "Morning" interviews conducted at the SIFF Press Office with the film's lead, Andrew Ramaglia, et al:
Sun., June 6 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
SIFF Press Office, W Hotel, 1112 Fourth Ave., Third Floor, Seattle.
- Members of the Media:
For tickets to screenings of "Morning" or to schedule an interview, please visit or e-mail the SIFF Press Office, press@siff.net, or e-mail colleen@ehrlichcomm.com.
SIFF Press Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sat., 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Closed Sunday unless otherwise noted.
About "Morning":
Directed by Seattle native Joseph Mitacek, "Morning" tells the story of a young married couple and their attempts to deal with an unthinkable tragedy. When Michael's drinking and Sara's infidelity lead to their son's untimely and tragic death, not only does this take a toll on their relationship, they are both forced to confront their demons and decide how to get their lives back on track.
Shot in and around Seattle, Mitacek takes full advantage of the city's locations to highlight the inner turmoil in his characters' lives. Filled with gritty realism and a well-tuned, subtly sublime performance by Andrew Ramaglia as Michael Hade, "Morning" is a fine example of character-focused independent drama, establishing rising star Ramaglia as a serious, sought-after talent in the industry.
A Mitacek/Ciezata Production. Running Time: 86 Minutes. Genre: Drama. Language: English. http://www.siff.net/
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