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chasing
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Production Book 1.2

Film Synopsis ............................................................................................................................................ 3

Production Details ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Chasing Shadows Online ........................................................................................................................... 3
Meet the Director ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Cinematic Influences ................................................................................................................................. 5
Desired Aesthetics ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Production Needs ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Ways to Contribute ................................................................................................................................... 6
Press about Chasing Shadows .................................................................................................................... 7
Props Needs .............................................................................................................................................. 8
The Cast ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Elijah Rey Hernandez ............................................................................................................................................ 9
as Anthony Heavens .................................................................................................................................................. 9
Tana Elena ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
as Gloria Heavens ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Yaron Urbas ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
as the Uniformed Man............................................................................................................................................... 9
Oev Michael Urbas .............................................................................................................................................. 10
as the Boy with the Lunch Box................................................................................................................................ 10
Jayson Simba ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
as The Store Clerk ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Yoseph Haredy .................................................................................................................................................... 10
as Jonathan............................................................................................................................................................... 10
Jennifer Johnston ................................................................................................................................................. 11
as Vice Principal Ms. Stevens .................................................................................................................................. 11
Gilberto De La Fuente ......................................................................................................................................... 11
as the Older Ron Heavens ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Thomas D. Kramer ................................................................................................................................................. 11
as the Truant Officer, Mr. Rooney .......................................................................................................................... 11

Contact List ............................................................................................................................................ 12

Production Crew ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Cast.......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Extras ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Supporters ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Craft Services ........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Locations (To Be Complete) ................................................................................................................................... 14

Equipment List ....................................................................................................................................... 15

Film Permit ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Certificates of Insurance .......................................................................................................................... 19
Ocean City Dept of Community Service ................................................................................................................. 19
Ocean City Tabernacle ............................................................................................................................................ 20
Jillys Arcade ............................................................................................................................................................ 21
City of Ocean City .................................................................................................................................................. 22
Bakeleys Deli .......................................................................................................................................................... 23

Film Synopsis
chasing shadows is an independent film written and directed by Joseph Eulo. The film is set in the
family resort town of Ocean City, a 2- mile wide barrier island in southern New Jersey. The narrative
is centered on a day in the life of little Anthony Heavens, a 9-year-old boy who wanders the streets and
boardwalk of this small barrier island in search of himself, his father and his own place in the world.
Abandoned by his war-torn father and abused by his alcoholic mother. Anthony is reminded of his loss
through his mothers violence and from the people he meets on the streets of a city known to be
Americas Greatest Family Resort. After discovering his father's whereabouts, Anthony sets out to
find him. Along the way he must face his fears, confront the neighborhood bully, and outwit a
determined truant officer. Will little Anthony find what he is looking for? Or will he roam the streets,
beaches, and boards of this small barrier island chasing shadows?

Production Details
Production Title: chasing shadows Production Type: Independent / Student
Project Length/Format: Short Film (15 minutes)/ 16:9 HD
Shooting Location: Day 1: Brooklyn, NY Day 2 & 3: Ocean City, NJ
Shooting STARTS: April 20, 2012 Shooting ENDS April 22, 2012
Writer/Director/Producer: Joseph Eulo
Production Company: NULL and VOID Productions in collaboration with the Indie Film
Collective and The Dedicated Actors Group (DAG)
Executive Producer(s): Mark Soifer, Flossi Micciolo
Producer(s) (NYC): Nicole Drayton, Alex Moscato, and Anthony Sepulveda
Producer(s) (OCNJ): Peggy Hoy, Joe Brennan, and Denise Burns
Cast: Elijah Rey Hernandez, Taina Elena, Yaron Urbas, Oev Urbas, Jason Simba, Yoseph Haredy, Jennifer
Johnston, Anna Ladner, Chris Kardos, Ruby Doran, Gilberto De La Fuente, Tom Kramer.
Crew: Suzette Reyes, Todd Nickens, Earl Harris, Nicole Drayton, Alex Moscato, Anthony Sepulveda, Jon
Castro, Sarah Valerie, Ness Ross Zeppelin, Jennifer Rodriguez.
Documentary Crew: Tania Elena, Yaron Urbas, Peggy Hoy, and Michael Villastrigo.

Chasing Shadows Online

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ChasingShadowsOCNJ
Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/channels/chasingshadows
Website: http://chasingshadows.josepheulo.com

Meet the Director

Hi im Joseph Eulo, the writer, director, and producer of chasing
shadows. I began writing this story five years ago in John Russells
English Honors course at Union County College in Cranford New
Jersey, a place where I discovered my potential and where people
like John encouraged me to explore my interest in film. I am a
filmmaker today because of my experiences and relationships I
found there.
The narrative of this film is based in Ocean City New Jersey during the early
1980s. Ocean City is a special place for a kid to grow up in and this film is loosely based on my adventures
and experiences there. I was known by a few as the Waif of Ocean City the kid who gave directions to
tourist in the springtime, sold newspapers on the beach in the summer, and helped little old ladies carry
groceries bags to their cars in the winter. Mark Soifer was Ocean Citys Public Relations Director back then
and he acted, unknowingly to both of us, as a father figure to me. Mark was
someone a kid could look up to and count on. Back then I ran errands for Mark
and performed odd jobs for the shopkeepers on Asbury Avenue. I been to or in
almost every church in town and was saved at least once (or twice) at them all.
The congregations of these churches showered me with the attention I
desperately sought. Those who knew me back then called me Joey, and the
island and the people on it were my greatest solace.
Ocean City was the best place to be as a kid. On my many adventures there I
met new people, discovered new things, and came to know the island like the
back of my hand. I knew where the cracks in the sidewalk were, which planks
on the boardwalk were loose and which beaches were best to fly kites. Ocean
City was then (and still is now) the best place in the world to grow up. And all though, I moved away, I
keep finding myself drawn back to the island standing at the edge of my favorite jetty watching the sunrise
and feeding the seagulls.
I am returning to Ocean City once more for my latest adventure in
April 2012. I will shoot a short fictional film about a 9-year-old boy
named Anthony Heavens who roams the streets and boards of this
small barrier island in search of himself, his father, and his own place
in the world.
Anthony is a character we all can relate to. We understand his
desperate need for his fathers attention and his longing for a mothers
love. We can relate to his desire to be accepted and can empathize with
his sadness when he is rejected. We recognize what it is like to face
overwhelming odds and insurmountable obstacles and the happiness and
relief when we overcome them. Little Anthony must face his challenges at the tender age of nine.
chasing shadows is an emotional, dark, and gritty story about a child who searches for himself, his father,
and his own place in the world. Anthony never gives up, even in his darkest hour, always holding onto his
faith and hope for the future. chasing shadows is an emotional, dark, and gritty story, but one with a hope
for us all.

Cinematic Influences
The Little Fugitive (1953) 80mins
Written and Directed by Ray Ashley, Ruth Orkin, Morris Engel
Sibling relations get tested when Lennie Norton (Richard Brewster)
must care for his younger brother, 7-year-old Joey (Richie Andrusco).
Lennie and his friends soon tire of Joey always being around, so they
pull a practical joke on Joey: They tell him he killed Lennie. Believing
Lennie's pals, Joey heads for one of the world's largest playgrounds
Coney Island, where the amusement park and its characters come to life
through a child's eyes.

Cast: Richie Andrusco, Richard Brewster, Winifred Cushing, Jay
Williams, Will Lee
Emotional, Dark, Gritty, Understated

Stand By Me (1986) 80mins

Director: Rob Reiner, Writer Stephen King

La Jete (1962)
Written and Directed by Chris Marker

Desired Aesthetics

Muted Colors, with highlights of hope.

Production Needs
We need to raise $3800 by April 19th 2012. To purchase expendables and other miscellaneous supplies (ie.
batteries, tape, gels, rain protection). To cover traveling expenses for the cast and crew, to rent the sound and
lighting equipment, to purchase props, and pay for wardrobe expenses.
We wish to design and print a dozen or so chasing shadows movie posters T-Shirts, and Dog Tags to give
as a thank you. We will have the entire cast and crew sign the posters before presenting them to our
supporters.

Ways to Contribute
Those who wish to donate to the film may do so via PAY PAL by following the link: http://goo.gl/SQdY7
Everyone who contributes will be thanked and recognized in the credits.

Press about Chasing Shadows

Waif of Ocean City' Returns 30 Years Later as Filmmaker
By Mary Oves, on March 27, 2012 Ocean City Patch. http://goo.gl/5Ga0S
The Return of Joey Eulo,...
By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist on March 21, 2012. http://goo.gl/lpr6X
Filmmaker returns to childhood home for movie
by Ann Richardson, Wednesday, April 4, 2012,Ocean City Gazette. http://goo.gl/8wU7a

Props Needs

Old Alarm clock (with big numbers and bells).

OLD EVERREADY FLASHLIGHT
Large bag of groceries
Torn grocery bag
Bottle of whiskey (empty)
Grocery bag (paper bag no markings x5)
A half eaten bowl of fruit loops
BROKEN TOY TRUCK
BROKEN BOY TOYS
CRUCIFIX Large
Kids blanket (Anthony)
Braided leather belt
Change purse with clasp
two "D" batteries
Flashlight parts
Braided Leather Belt
SLEEPING BAG Childs
Keys on a ring (glorias house keys)
TABLE LAMP
Old TV set (with knobs)
SUPERMAN COMIC BOOK
FRAMED FAMILY PHOTOGRAPH (with
Dirty Deli apron

INDEX CARD (Typed Index Card with

Fathers Information on it)
Old rotary desk phone
boys underwear (for droor)
pict of Anthony, Gloria and ron)
FRAMED PHOTOGRAPHS
.45 CALIBER PISTOL Prop Gun (M1911)
.45 Caliber bullets ( two or three)
Cleaning rag for gun
Box of bullets
A two-pack of "D" batteries (non brand)
A magazine clip for a .45 caliber

Anthony's attendance record (needs to be

created from script)
Kids backpacks (Extras can bring)
Various kids bikes (extras can bring their own
bikes)
brown paper bag (4)
a pack of brown cigars (small)
Old Brownish Clipboard (Truant Officer)
Lunch boxes
New blue beach cruiser
(Bike that Anthony will be riding)
Stack of newspapers
Pack of smokes (off brand)
School books (for extras)
Stack of newspaper
a box of salt water taffy
two dollar bills
A half empty open BOTTLE OF COGNAC
ASH TRAY filled with BROWN CIGAR
BUTTS.
Collection box (location)
DIRTY SHOT GLASS
Fruits and vegetables (to roll out of Grocery bag
Half eaten bag of COOL RANCH DORITOS
Half eaten bowl of cereal
HYPODERMIC NEEDLE
King James BIBLE
METAL CIGAR CASE
Ripped grocery bag
SHOPLIFTERS WILL BE SHOT small
sign for the cash register
Socks
SPOON
New paper vending machine (location in OC)
Wishing well (location in OC)
ZIPPO LIGHTER (used and worn)

The Cast
Elijah Rey Hernandez
as Anthony Heavens

Anthony is a 9-year old who feels isolated and rejected.

He roams the island searching for himself, his father, and
his own place in the world. He hates school, loves the
seagulls, and exploring the island.
Elijah Rey Hernandez loves basketball, dancing, singing,
video games, speaking with accents and acting out Star
Wars fighting scenes. At 9 years old, he has a wonderful
sense of humor and a big heart. Elijah was casted in a
pilot for a childrens television show in 2011 and is now
making his film debut as little Anthony Heaven in
Chasing Shadows.

Tana Elena

as Gloria Heavens
Gloria is a hardworking mother who is suffering from the
loss of her husband. She abuses alcohol as a means of escape
but is trapped instead. She takes her anger out on her son.
Tana has learned that anything is possible if you have a
positive attitude. In 2009 she decided to pursue an acting
career, she was casted in an award winning short film
Positive by Jamal. Since then she has done voiceover work
with Scholastic News and been casted in an ASL feature
film If You Can Hear My Own Tune as the voice of
Mara. She is active as a CORE member of the Dedicated
Actors Group in NY and has landed the lead role in NY,
NY-The Sitcom, and November Lies by Shannon Lanier.

Yaron Urbas

as the Uniformed Man

The Uniformed man reminds Anthony of his father and
represents the ideal father every kid wants to have.
Yaron Urbas was born in Israel and raised in the US. As a
singer, actor, writer and entrepreneur. He has learned many
of life's lessons both culturally and professionally. He brings
this understanding and to every performance and project he
is involved in. He continues to work in Film and Theater.
His most recent work includes a supporting role for a new
History Channel mini-series titled The Men Who Built
America, as Hugh O' Donnell, a union activist leader.

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Oev Michael Urbas

as the Boy with the Lunch Box

8yo son of the uniformed man. The boy represents the
ideal father/son relationship for Anthony.
Oev is a bright 7-year old boy with a great sense of
humor. When he's not enjoying his favorite cartoons,
or teasing his sisters, he's preparing himself to become
an engineer and figuring out how stuff works.
Although initially hesitant to pursue the craft of acting,
after shooting several short skits with his father, he
caught the bug and is very excited in being in his first
film.

Jayson Simba

as The Store Clerk

The store clerk of corner store. He is passionate,
caring, strong, with much empathy for others.
In 2009 Jayson wrote, directed and starred in What
Matters Most, a dramatic feature film in which he
played Michael, a young writer in a deteriorating
relationship. In 2011 He worked with Sundance
director Nathan Silver on Soft In The Head playing
Carl, a young homeless wise-ass forced to live with a
bunch of strangers, and he has played the obsessive
compulsive Phil Freeman in the comedy Dont Shoot
The Pharmacist.

Yoseph Haredy
as Jonathan
Jonathan, is lives in a broken home with an abusive
mother her manipulative boyfriend. He redirects his
anger by bullying other kids. He represents the child
Anthony could have been.
Yoseph Haredy lives in Bronx, NY. He is very
inquisitive, creative, and enthusiastic, and loves football,
chess, dancing and acting, and learning. Yoseph has a
strong positive energy and willingness to explore and
learn new things. Yoseph was casted to play Anthony in
Rules of Abandonment and Jonathan in Chasing
Shadows both short films by director, Joseph Eulo.

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Jennifer Johnston

as Vice Principal Ms. Stevens

Caring and compassionate, overworked, underpaid Vice

Principle of the Ocean City Primary School.
Born and raised outside of Philadelphia, I moved to New
York City to study performing arts at the American
Academy of Dramatic Arts. Since college I have worked
in various projects in both theatre and film, which were
performed in Baltimore, Delaware, New Jersey,
Philadelphia and New York. And if I should ever win an
award for anything I ever do, I would first thank my car
for having transported me safely to all the above locations

Gilberto De La Fuente

as the Older Ron Heavens

Anthony's Father is a battle scarred Army Veteran

struggling with the realities of civilian life. He is haunted
by combat. Once the ideal father for Anthony, now
struggling to deal with his own war torn soul.

Gilberto began his career in the arts as an Operatic
Tenor. A National Finalist in the Metropolitan Opera
National Council Auditions he performed some of the
genre's most romantic leading roles at Regional Opera
houses in the US. Gilberto began pursuing his dream of
acting and in 2011 made his feature film debut, as
Miguel Arroyo, in the Indie Film "Noctambulous.

Thomas D. Kramer

as the Truant Officer, Mr. Rooney

Mr. Rooney is the town crossing guard/truant
officer. A police academy reject, who takes his job
way to seriously. He prides himself in hunting
down truants especially Anthony.
Thomas, was born in Chicago, and resided in
Philadelphia. His interest in acting began at an
early age, when he was cast as the lead in a grade
school play. From there, The fire to learn acting
followed him through high school and led him to
the prestigious Franklin and Marshall College in
Lancaster, PA, where he studied drama/theater.

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Contact List
Production Crew
Writer/Director/Producer:
*Co-Director/ Script
Supervisor:

Executive Producer:
Executive Producer:

*Producer (NYC)
Producer (OCNJ)
Producer (OCNJ)
Producer (OCNJ)
Producer (OCNJ)
Script Supervisor:
Casting Director (NYC)
Casting (OCNJ)

Joseph Eulo
Suzette Reyes

JosephEULO@gmail.com

(908) 437-8565
(347) 455-4987

Mark Soifer
Flossi Micciolo
Pamela Leigh
Price
Nicole Drayton
Peggy Hoy
Joe Brennan
Denise Burns Rainey
John Walton

msoifer@hotmail.com
flossi20@yahoo.com
(Donor)

(609) 364-4010
(609) 457-6686

nicnac1017@gmail.com
ocgal61@hotmail.com
joe.brennan226@gmail.com
denise.burns99@yahoo.com

(646) 775-8482
(609) 602-4979
(215) 460-0064
(609) 369 3207

johnwalton@century21.com

(609) 338-7667

Suzette Reyes

reyesuzette@gmail.com

(347) 455-4987

Todd Nickens
Earl Harris
Alex Moscato
Jon Castro

toddronin@hotmail.com
ottmpinc@gmail.com
tfp.scenario@yahoo.com
Jon.Castro.Art@gmail.com

(646) 775-8483
(646) 361-9895
(917) 704-1442
(787) 688-6815

Anthony
Sepulveda
Michael Villastrigo
Ryan Groff

lifelikefeatures@yahoo.com

(347) 984-5443

Villa827@yahoo.com
rtg6400@juno.com

(609) 649-3355
(484) 883-1609

Jon Castro
Sarah Valerie

Jon.Castro.Art@gmail.com
sarahvaleri@yahoo.com

(787) 688-6815
(646) 284 0029

Ness Ross
Zeppelin

Rozeppelin22@gmail.com

(646) 637-8555

Peggy Hoy
Taina Elena
Jennifer Rodriguez
Jennifer Rodriguez

ocgal61@hotmail.com
tainaelena@gmail.com
Jennrose83@yahoo.com

(609) 602-4979
(347) 404-4539
(646) 715-2433

Nicole Drayton
Flossi Micciolo

*1st AD:
2nd AD:
*Director of Photography:
*Gaffer/Camera Operator
*1st AC:
2nd AC:
Camera PA:
*Sound Mixer:
*Boom Operator:
Grips:

*Art/Prop Director:
*Set Designer:
*Make-up/Hair:

Production Photographer:
Film Documentarian:
*Craft Services:
Transportation
Coordinator:

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Cast
*Anthony Heavens Elijah Rey
Hernandez
*Gloria Heavens Tana Elena
*Unformed Man Yaron Urbas
*Boy w/Lunchbox Oev Michael Urbas
*Store Clerk Jason Simba
*Jonathan Yoseph Haredy
*Ms. Stevenson Jennifer Johnston
(Vice Principal)
Secretary
Truant Officer Tom Kramer
*Ron Heavens

Chris Kardos
Gilberto De La
Fuente

tainaelena@gmail.com

(347) 404-4539

tainaelena@gmail.com
yaronurbas@yahoo.com
yaronurbas@yahoo.com
jaysonsimba@aol.com
jennrose83@yahoo.com
jenniferjohnston@hotmail.com

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(347) 782-6994
(917) 324-0244
(646) 715-2433
(310) 998-7641

tom.kramer@am.jll.com

(215) 292-5575

gdlf2000@gmail.com

(917) 327-5692
(917) 626-6122

Extras
Little Girl
Arcade Attendant

Ruby Doran
Reel Rudy

sdoran2@comcast.net
rudyreel@
luckyduckentertainment.com

(530) 303-8259

Supporters
OCNJ Tabernacle
550 Wesley Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
609-399-1915
OC Realtor
(609) 399-5711
City of Ocean City

Jeff Loesser
Nancy Notaro

jloesser@octabernacle.org
nnotaro@octabernacle.org

(609) 610-1104

John Walton

johnwalton@century21.com

(609) 338-7667

Wendy Moyle,
Recreation Mnger

wmoyle@ocnj.us

(609) 525-9301

Press
(OC Gazette)

Ann Richards

(609) 457-5937

Craft Services

Reds Mexican caf

11th Street and Haven Avenue
Ocean City, NJ
Yannis Greek Cafe
9th Street and Asbury Avenue
Ocean City, NJ
Jon & Pattys Bistro Caf
637 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, NJ

David Bridgens
(owner)

Supplying lunch on Saturday

April 21

Emailed
David.

Yanni (owner)
609-287-5055

Supplying breakfast on
Saturday April 21

609-399-3377

Supplying lunch Sunday

April 22

Captain Bobs Restaurant

55th Street Simpson Avenue Ocean
City NJ

Chris and Sharon

Hoffman (owners)
609-391-9292

Supplying breakfast Sunday

April 22

Need to call
Yanni a week
before.
need to call
Patty day
before.
Need to call
Sharon 2 days
before.

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Locations (To Be Complete)

Bakelys Deli
5th Street Jetty
Jillys Arcade

4th Street and Ocean Ave, OCNJ

5th and Boardwalk, OCNJ
12th and Boardwalk, OCNJ

(609) 398-6871

Equipment List

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Film Permit

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Certificates of Insurance
Ocean City Dept of Community Service


Ocean City Tabernacle

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Jillys Arcade

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City of Ocean City

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Bakeleys Deli

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