A Night for Conversation

A short film by Kade Mendelowitz
Premiered November 2, 2019

"A Night for Conversation" is the story of William and Julia, a young married couple who seem to have it all: a nice home, a good income and a beautiful daughter. But there is a dark and unhappy side to the family – and Julia soon finds herself trapped in an emotional and physically abusive relationship, fearing for her life.

"A Night for Conversation" - full movie, 38 minutes.

Director: Kade Mendelowitz
Writer: Kade Mendelowitz
Executive Producer: Kade Mendelowitz
Producer: Maya Salganek
Producer: Pete Van Nort
Co-Producer: Sam Thompson

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CAST

Julia:

Mary Conlin

William:

Darren Napoli

Frank:

Jared Olin

Kathy:

Skyler Borane

Tim:

Eric Barragan

Brenda:

Nicole Cowans

Natalie:

Nadia Nelson

Peter:

Adam Gillette

Dr. Rita:

Kellie Bernstein

Father Gengulphus:

Sam Thompson

Jude (Supervisor):

Peter Van Nort

Diana 1:

Kaiya Gillette

Diana 2:

Ana Vas

Blair:

Kate Casterline

Pub Waitress:

Heli Valkama

Bartender:

Chris Garber-Slaght

Bar Patrons (on date):

Frank Chythlook, Emily Ross

Bar Patron:

Freddy Gryder

PRODUCTION CREW

Director of Photography:

Mika McCrary

Production Designer:

Keara Anderson

Production Designer:

Keziah Anderson

Editor:

Mackyle Bogachoff

CGI & Post Prod. Supervisor:

Kade Mendelowitz

Costume Designers:

Stephanie Rivet & Lara Lotze

Casting Director:

Carrie Baker, SAG-AFTRA

First Assistant Director:

Kyleigh Huntsman

Second Assistant Director:

Luke Alexander Williams

Story Editor:

Sam Thompson

Assistant Story Editors:

Keziah Anderson, Andrew Glynn

Make-Up & Hair:

Lara Lotze

Assistant Make-Up Artists:

Amanda Casterline, Keara Anderson
Keziah Anderson

A Camera Operator:

Andrew Glynn

1st Assistant Camera:

Daniel Montague

2nd Assistant Camera:

Sam Thompson

B Camera Operator:

Pete Van Nort

C Camera Operator:

Josh Chavez

Digital Imaging Tech, Stills:

Ian Borowski

Sound Mixer:

John Huynh

Boom Operator:

Fischer Knapp

Utility Sound:

Heli Valkama

Second Sound:

Zong Moua

Script Supervisor:

Kelsey Nore

Assistant Script Supervisor:

Kelsey Charlie

Art Dept. Coordinators:

Keara Anderson

Art Dept. Coordinators:

Keziah Anderson

Prop Maker:

Keara Anderson

Prop Maker:

Keziah Anderson

Art Assistants:

David Anderson, Adam Gillette

Prop Graphic Designers:

Mika McCrary, Sam Thompson, Heli Valkama

Gaffer:

Daniel Walker (XLVII)

Chief Lighting Tech:

Colby Freel

Key Grip:

Garrett Wilson

G & E PA:

Zach Locklear

Location Manager:

Chris Garber-Slaght

Key Set PA:

Eric Barragan

Set PA:

Chris Garber-Slaght

EPK, BTS Interviews, Website:

Pete Van Nort

EPK, BTS & Additional Stills:

Ian Borowski, Josh Chavez

Production Office Coord.:

Amanda Casterline

Music

"3 Seasons Grace" - Josh Eagle (ASCAP)
"My Blue Trick" - Stephen Landon & Joseph Michael McGregor (BMI)
"Centerline" - Kevin Harris (ASCAP)
"Change in Time" - Mark Chosak (BMI)
"Waltz For Josie" - Evelyne Datl (SOCAN)
"Down Home Funk" - Stephen Landon & Joseph Michael McGregor (BMI)
"Carol of the Bells" - Peter Wilhousky - (Digital Juice)
"The Little Drummer Boy" - Katherine Kennicott Davis - (Royal Rites)
"No Life" - Josquin des Pres, Nova Page & Fabien Renoult (BMI)
"Find The Way Home" - Jean Baptiste Bocle (ASCAP)
"Night Watch" - Jack Waldenmaier (BMI)
"Abandoned " - Pierre Gerwig Langer (SESAC)
"Investigation" - Pierre Gerwig Langer (SESAC)
"Warning Signs" - Steve Skinner (BMI)
"No Life" - Josquin des Pres, Nova Page & Fabien Renoult (BMI)

Special Thanks

David Anderson
Botanical Gardens - UAF - Matthew Carrick and Katie Dikristina
Colville House - UAF Facilities Services
Hess Village Playground - Robin Johnson
Tanya Mendelowitz
Multimakers Multimedia
UAF Bowling Alley - Ryan Keele
UAF Clinic - Dr. BJ Aldrich
UAF Pub - Michael Willis
UAF Pub Parking - Sharon Dunham, Edward Tinajero
Chancellor Daniel M. White

Interviews with the cast, behind the scenes featurettes.


Mary Conlin plays Julia

Darren Napoli plays William

Nicole Cowans plays Brenda

2 minutes with Writer / Director
Kade Mendelowitz

Behind the Scenes making
"A Night for Conversation"

Trailer - 30 seconds
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