Unapix Films' "Jane Doe" Wins Best Feature Film Award At New York International Independent Film and Video Festival.NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Feb. 10, 1999--Unapix Films' feature, JANE DOE Jane Doe female counterpart of John Doe. [Am. Usage: Misc.] See : Everyman , starring Calista Flockhart Calista Kay Flockhart (born on November 11, 1964) is an Emmy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning American actress, primarily on soap operas and television. She is perhaps best known for playing the title character of Ally McBeal (1997 - 2002). in the title role, won the grand prize for best feature film at the New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of International Independent Film and Video Festival on February 3rd. The film, a dark romance, marks Flockhart's (television's "Ally McBeal) feature film debut in a starring role. JANE DOE premiered on January 29th, the closing night of the festival, at the Tribeca Film Center in New York. JANE DOE tells the story of Jane (Calista Flockhart), a charismatic drug addict, who encounters Horace, an aspiring but introverted in·tro·vert·ed adj. Marked by interest in or preoccupation with oneself or one's own thoughts as opposed to others or the environment. young writer who falls helplessly in love with her and tries to save Jane from her troublesome past. Paul Peditto directs his first feature film, adapting this tragic tale from his critically acclaimed stage play. JANE DOE was produced by award-winning stage, film and television producer Nelle Nugent, Christopher Peditto for igLoo igloo (ĭg`l  ) [Inuit,=house]. The Eskimos traditionally had three types of houses. Films and Parco International and co-produced by Kenneth Teaton for Golden Fox Films. Robert Baruc serves as executive producer for Unapix Films. Joe Franzetta, Paul Davis-Miller and Marcia Schulman are also executive producers on the project; a joint venture between Unapix Films, The Foxboro Company, igLoo Films and Parco International. JANE DOE also stars Christopher Peditto (Above The Law), who recreates for film his acclaimed role of Horace, which he originated in the stage play. Other cast members include independent film star Elina Lowensohn (Basquiat, Schindler's List, "Seinfeld"), Joe Ragno (The Shawshank Redemption, Daylight), Arthur Nascarella (Enemy of the State, Copland) and Vince Pastore (HBO's "The Sopranos"). Singer Martha Byrne (Lily on "As The World Turns") with writing partner Jennifer Marks provide two contemporary/blues numbers on the JANE DOE soundtrack. Also featured on the soundtrack are Cecilia Noel and the Wild Clams, El Centro, Vitamade, and Saskia Laroo. Unapix Films is the film production division of Unapix Entertainment, Inc. (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange : UPX UPX Ultimate Packer for eXecutables UPX Ulead Photo Express ). Unapix Entertainment is a global entertainment company specializing in producing, licensing and distributing market-driven feature films, television programming and special interest home video in all media worldwide. The Company also distributes its products in to specialized markets via the Internet and other new electronic media. Visit the company's website at www.unapixent.com. |
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