Meet The Cast of “NICKY”

Meet The Cast of “NICKY”

Mar 24

We have officially finished our casting process and are happy to introduce you to the cast of “Nicky”

Ken Flott as Narrator

Marianne Bayard as Karen

John Trent as Blake

Maria Natapov as Angela

Sean Pierce as Bartender

Joe Spallone as Hunter

Marty Seeger as The Voice

Vincent Parenti as Geof

Jordan Kelley as Alison

Charlie Tacker as Nicky

Production begins next month! For more updates, please take a moment to visit our IndieGoGo Campaign!

NICKY IndieGoGo Campaign Update #1!

NICKY IndieGoGo Campaign Update #1!

Feb 29

So we are officially one full week in and have already raised $940! Thank you so much to everyone who has made a contribution and to all of those who have passed around the link! With your continued support we believe this will be a very successful campaign!

To show our sincere appreciation, we’ve decided to release some VERY early test footage that was shot a few weeks ago. The purpose of the footage was to properly time out part of the narration which will be taking place during a sequence in the first act of the film. We felt it would be great to share it with you to not only give you some greater insight into the story, but also so that you may compare what’s here to what will actually appear in the finished movie (you may even recognize a few shots that we were able to sneak into the teaser).

A few things to note:

–This piece of narration belongs to a larger sequence, which begins with the main character leaving a bar. We pick up the scene as the Narrator is returning home.

–At one point, the Narrator is watching television. We used the television in the shot just as a frame of reference; what he’ll actually be watching in the scene when it’s shot for production may play a large part in what happens later in the film.

–Similarly, we also used a Polaroid in the scene just as a frame of reference. At this point, we hadn’t produced a print of the “Nicky” picture (which you’ll see often throughout the finished movie).

–Lastly, the finished sequence will include the actor playing Nicky; albeit very, very briefly.

We hope you enjoy this test footage and please continue to help us spread the word about “Nicky”! Thanks so much stay tuned for more updates!

Nicky IndieGoGo Campaign has launched!

Nicky IndieGoGo Campaign has launched!

Feb 22

We’re glad to announce that our IndieGoGo fundraising campaign for “Nicky” is now live! The above video contains an introduction by co-writer/producer, Ken Flott, and an exclusive ‘teaser’ that we created for the film!

Below, we’ll lay out the list of rewards that we’re offering for every level of contribution. We’re also planning to donate 10% of all funds raised to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN).

If you like what you see, please head on over HERE to find out more information, consider making a donation, or just pass along the word! Every little bit helps! Thank you so much in advance!

Rewards & Incentives

Our present!: $10
Thank you in credits & a personalized thank you postcard from Ken Flott (co-writer/producer) & Dom Portalla (co-writer/director)

Our past!: $20
A special edition DVD copy of our 2nd feature film “The Darkness Within” + all of the above.

Merch!: $50
A limited edition 13×19 poster of the film + all of the above.

Pre-order!: $75
A special edition DVD copy of the film upon it’s release (post festival run) + all of the above.

See it first!: $100
A link to a private streaming copy of the film before it’s release + all of the above

Pre-screening!: $150
An invitation +1 to the investor theatrical screening of the film before it’s release (travel & accommodations not provided) + all of the above.

Walk-on role!: $250
A featured walk-on role (travel & accommodations not provided) + all of the above.

You’re a producer!: $500
An executive producer credit in the film (end credits & IMDB) + all of the above.

“Nicky” – CASTING CALL!

“Nicky” – CASTING CALL!

Jan 24

Door Eleven Productions is holding auditions for their current short film “Nicky” to be held Sunday, March 4, 2012, 2 – 7 pm; downstairs at the Somerville Theatre at 55 Davis Square, Somerville MA. We’re seeking Non-Union actors for minor unpaid positions; full credit in all listings (our website and eventually on IMDB) and DVD copy will be furnished as well as an invite to the screening at the Somerville Theatre upon completion. Film is also being planned for submission to numerous festivals throughout the country with potential for mass exposure.

Brief Synopsis:

Years after being unable to cope with his little brother’s abduction, a man seeks resolution after learning the truth.

Characters to be cast are as follows:

-ANGELA: An attractive, female co-worker of our Narrator. Overly friendly and sympathetic to his despondent disposition. Unsuccessfully attempts to engage with him on multiple occasions.
Late 20s to late 30s.

-KAREN: Narrator’s ex-wife. A comforting figure who is well acquainted with his unfortunate situation. Patient and loving, but still unable to fully understand the depth of his closed-off nature.
Late 30s to mid 40s.

-GEOF: Karen’s current husband. Blue-collar family man mostly unfamiliar with Karen and Narrator’s past.
Late 30s to early 50s.

-ALISON: Karen and Geof’s teenage daughter. Disengaged and aloof, mostly occupied by her own social world and her cell phone.
Early to late teens.

-BLAKE: Slick, corporate business type, directly involved in Nicky’s abduction.
Late 30s to late 40s.

-NICKY: Narrator’s little brother. Blonde hair, carefree, full of life. Seen only in extremely brief flashes that are most likely wishful hallucinations.
5-10 years old.

-CIGARETTE (voice only): A sarcastic compatriot to Narrator, representing a splintered piece of his isolated psyche.

Space/time is limited, approx. 15 minute slots will be assigned in advance. If you are interested please respond with head shot, resume, website, reel or anything you feel portrays your abilities/experience in the best light. Please also include your availability for March and April to participate if cast as well as preferred audition time.

A copy of the script to be provided along with agreed upon audition time.

Thank you and we hope to see you there!

Respond to: casting@doorelevenproductions.com

Planet Of Terror Podcast!

Planet Of Terror Podcast!

Mar 16

Writer/Director Dom Portalla talks with Geof Capodanno (head blogger at Enter The Man-Cave) and host Cortez the Killer about his independent film, “The Darkness Within”, on Episode 3 of the
Planet of Terror horror podcast

Other topics include “A Serbian Film”, Monster Mania Horror Convention and old school Nintendo games.

Check it out!

Pick up a copy of “The Darkness Within” on DVD!

“The Darkness Within” named among top films of 2010!

“The Darkness Within” named among top films of 2010!

Dec 29

Ted “Ritualistic” Brown of The Liberal Dead & James Cortez of The Blood Sprayer have included “The Darkness Within” among their favorite films of 2010! Check out what they have to say below.

“Drama, horror, suspense, and comedy all blended into a tight knit package that delivers in every way.”

-Ritualistic’s Top Five Flicks of 2010

“The Darkness Within is a great slice of psychological horror with more than a few passing nods to some of the genre’s greatest films (most notably, The Shining).”

-Cortez The Killer’s Year End List-O-Rama!

The Limited Special Edition DVD’s have also been reduced to $8.99, so don’t forget to pick up a copy!

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