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June 11, 2009 - Berry Pond Productions, in association with Verite Films, announced today that the studio is officially moving forward with the production of The Putt Putt Syndrome in the renowned natural beauty of Winthrop, Maine. This quaint town of Winthrop is also home to local writer, director Allen Cognata who single handedly raised the budget for his film through family, friends and co-workers for this SAG ultra low budget Indie film.
Cognata has partnered with up and coming Hollywood Independent Producers Rene Veilleux and Donald Roman Lopez.
Award-winning Casting Director, Rosemary Welden has joined the team bringing on board the following talent: Jason London who has been nominated for best youth actor for his role in Dazed & Confused; David Chokachi who starred in the popular television series Baywatch; Thea Gill, best known for her starring role as Lindsay Peterson on the hit Showtime show Queer as Folk; two time Emmy Award winning actress, Heather Tom; Robert Maschio from the Emmy Award winning television show, Scrubs; and Paul Diomede who has starred in the Sopranos and Law & Order. Four of Cognata’s five children, Dominick, Joy, Violet and James have been rehearsing lines for months and will each have their own part in the film.
The Putt Putt Syndrome is a dark comedy about a man who thinks he has a perfect life, until a seed of doubt sends him spiraling into a mid-life crisis. At the end of his absurd and chaotic journey, he comes to realize that he has been taking his wife and children for granted and not living life to its fullest potential.
The Maine Community including their friendly towns and villages have been a huge support and are thrilled to be a part of this exciting feature film in their small Maine community.
Line Producer Daniel Sollinger, Editor and Post Production Supervisor Dino Pascarelli of Ralphie Boy Studios, Cinematographer Rich Marino and Production Designer Mathew Page will all be a big part of this project. The Putt Putt Syndrome will be the first feature in New England to be shot with the latest in high definition technology, the Sony F35 as well as the only feature film currently scheduled to shoot in Maine during the film incentive legislation process. The new and improved Maine Film Tax Incentives Bill that the 2009 Maine Legislature will be considering could help promote and bring even more business to the community. In addition to the Putt Putt Syndrome filming in Maine this Summer, Stephen King's movie is standing by to start production in Maine pending the film legislation process.
The Putt Putt Syndrome soundtrack will be available featuring Composer, Craig Jansson and Singer, Julie Mintz.
For more information about the Putt Putt Syndrome or Berry Pond Productions, contact Publicist, Laurie Wing at 862-266-4297 or email lauriejwing ( @ ) aol dot com.
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