“Almost Paris,” the first full-feature film of director Domenica Cameron-Scorsese and writer Wally Marzano-Lesnevich, takes a fascinating, but hard look at the U.S. mortgage-lending crisis from the perspective of the people who suffered through it. This is an brilliant film that really illuminates the struggle and hypocrisy of the government and banking system, but it also shows the hope, tenacity and strength of people pushed to their limits.
Director: Domenica Cameron-Scorsese
Writer: Wally Marzano-Lesnevich
Synopsis: In the wake of the mortgage-lending crisis, a former banker returns to his hometown. Faced with his family and childhood friends- and seeing the impact of his actions- our hero learns to show up and give back to those he loves in ways that are priceless.
Cast
Abigail Hawk – Ellie
Adam LeFevre – Richard
Adrian Martinez – Ricky
Cronin Cullen – Noah
Francesca Scorsese – Lindsay
Ira Hawkins – Reginald
J.D. Brookshire – Financial Planner
Joanna Adler – Lauren
Kelsey Cheslock Mrs. Nichols
Lily Henderson – Rosie
Michael J. Arbouet – Sous chef
Michael Sorvino – Mikey-Mike
Ned Woodson – Ned
Peter Nesi – Mr. Nichols
Ryan McCarthy – Stephen
Susan Varon – Claire
Tara Westwood – Cartwright
Teressa Tunney – Heather
Wally Marzano-Lesnevich – Max
Walter Lesnevich – Walt
Produced by
Lisa Black – co-producer
B.D. Gunnell – line producer
Wally Marzano-Lesnevich – producer
Garry Pastore – co-producer
Cynthia Rosicki – executive producer
Tom Rosicki – executive producer
Michael Sorvino – producer
Cinematography by
Will Turner
Film Editing by
Simon E. Myers
Casting By
Judy Henderson
Production Design by
Rocio Gimenez
Art Direction by
Daniela Clementi
Roland Trafton
Costume Design by
Joshua Hurt
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Corey Pugliese – second second assistant director
Louis Sallerson – first assistant director
Melissa Watson – second assistant director
Art Department
Sean Engvold – property master
Sound Department
Kyle Phyfer – boom operator
Richard Spooner – sound re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor
Camera and Electrical Department
Bryan Angarita – second assistant camera
Justine Berti – best boy grip
George Cayea – best boy electric
Asya Danilova – still photographer
Michael Macalincag – digital imaging technician
Justin Montgomery – first assistant camera
Mary Clare Plaschke – key grip
Butch Savage – swing grip
Spencer Smith – gaffer
Editorial Department
Aharon Rothschild – colorist
Music Department
Stefaniah McGowan – music supervisor
Transportation Department
Michael Dowling – driver
Other crew
Shawn Brenhouse – legal team / legal
Richard Cohen – production accountant
Michael Dowling – production assistant
Drew Henriksen – set medic
Quincy Morris – location manager
Joan Noriega – production assistant
Christine Stronegger – production assistant
L.J. Strong – production coordinator
FILM REVIEW: Domenica Cameron-Scorsese’s Film, “Almost Paris” – Brilliant and Facinating "Almost Paris," the first full-feature film of director Domenica Cameron-Scorsese and writer Wally Marzano-Lesnevich, takes a fascinating, but hard look at the U.S.
