THE SHOWDOWN 
| Directed by: | Fulvio Sestito, Antony Sestito |
|---|---|
| Written by: | Antony & Fulvio Sestito |
| Starring: | Taran Killam, Clayton Norcross |
| Country: | U S A |
| Created: | 2006 |
| Runtime: | 17 min. |
| Member: | fulvio_s |
Film Description:
Synopsis
'The Showdown' brings together two aspects that are uniquely American, Baseball and the Old West. It is a short action/drama film, about the confrontation between a pitcher and batter in the bottom of the ninth inning of a high-stakes baseball game, juxtaposed against a deadly duel between two gunslingers in the Old West. It is written, directed and produced by Antony and Fulvio Sestito and stars Clayton Norcross, Taran Killam, Robby Welles, Michael Kirkhart, and Joe Campanella. Antony and Fulvio Sestito wrote the screenplay from an original idea by John Mazzarella. The film is also produced by Troy Combs and John L. Mazzarella. 'The Showdown' is about duels and duality, and is a film which sets to explore and challenge the relationship between baseball and the Old West. The film portrays the story of The Batter and Jonathan C. Edwards, two men fighting for their destiny and trying to overcome their fears against the nightmares of their past. It all happens in the same place, in the same manner, but roughly 100 years apart. It is a story about loss and redemption, and how history can repeat itself.
Forms: Narrative Fiction, Short
Genres: Drama, Western, Thriller, Sport, Action/Adventure
Screenings & Events
Omaha Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Audience Award, Best Short Film
Omaha, U S A
March 2006
2006 Rome Independent Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Finalist
Rome, Italy
April 2006
SunScreen Film and Video Festival
Film Festival
St. Petersburg, U S A
May 2006
BridgeFest 2006
Film Festival
Vancouver, Canada
May 2006
12th Annual Twin Rivers Media Festival
Film Festival
Awards: 2nd Place Award
Asheville, U S A
May 2006
Winnipeg International Film Festival
Film Festival
Winnipeg, Canada
June 2006
Da Vinci Film & Video Festival
Film Festival
Corvallis, U S A
July 2006
Long Island International Film Expo
Film Festival
Awards: Best Cinematography / Editing / Original Score
Long Island , U S A
July 2006
15th Annual Woods Hole Film Festival
Film Festival
Cape Cod, U S A
July 2006
Hermosa Shorts Film Festival
Film Festival
Hermosa Beach, U S A
August 2006
Shriekfest 2006
Film Festival
Hollywood, U S A
September 2006
Ole Muddy Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: 2nd Place Award, Drama Shorts Category
Trempealeau County, U S A
September 2006
7th Annual Big Bear Lake International Film Festival
Film Festival
Big Bear Lake, U S A
September 2006
Cast & Crew
Antony Sestito (Producer, Director), Boaz Hillel (Assistant Director), Fulvio Sestito (Producer, Director), Jeff Puskar (Assistant Director), John L. Mazzarella (Producer), Joshua Stickler (2nd Assistant Director), Pino Sestito (Executive Producer), Troy Combs (Producer)
WritingAntony & Fulvio Sestito (Writer)
PerformanceAnnie Wersching (Supporting Actor), Clayton Norcross (Lead Actor), Joe Campanella (Supporting Actor), Michael Kirkhart (Supporting Actor), Robby Welles (Supporting Actor), Taran Killam (Lead Actor)
CameraDeland Nuse (Cinematographer/DP)
SpecializedHugh Aodh O'Brien (Stunt Coordinator)
Post ProductionAntony & Fulvio Sestito (Picture Editor), Tim Gedemer (Sound Editor)
MusicKeith J. Hersch (Original Music/Composer)
RepresentationJohn L. Mazzarella (Publicist)
The Showdown Opens Theatrically for Academy Awards Legibility at the Fine Arts in Beverly Hills.
After the success our film was receiving at several film festivals worldwide, The Showdown, was now ready for Academy submission. And we couldn't do it in a better way than to open the film to the public in one of Los Angeles' most distinguished cinemas. A special thanks from everyone of us to Michael S. Hall (the theater's director) for making this event a reality.
The film screens in front of our audience in its best form. Technicolor delivered us, just a few days before the screening, a brand new beautiful 35mm print. It screens in the 400 seats theater filling the room with its breathtaking Dolby Digital Surround EX mix.
composer Keith J. Hersch, cinematographer Deland Nuse.
"We are extremely pleased by the success the event turned out to be, and for being able to show our film to our audience exactly the way we meant to show it!"
and his parents at the Fine Arts.
We want to personally thank everyone that attended the screenings for making it such an unforgettable event. It was a pleasure seeing so many people supporting our film and Independent filmmaking. Our warmest gratitude goes also to the staff at the LA Times and latimes.com for helping us advertise the screenings.
You can visit the Official Release page HERE
HOLLYWOOD SHRIEKFEST
Right during the same week-end of our theatrical release in Beverly Hills, THE SHOWDOWN is also showcasing at the 2006 Hollywood ShriekFest.
The event takes place in the beautiful Raleigh Studios on Melrose Blvd. in the very hearth of Hollywood.
The film selection is terrific (literally), featuring some of the best horror, action and thriller indie features and shorts.
(and beautiful) Denise Gossett, the festival director.
Also the festival attendance is really remarkable. We had in fact the chance to meet several industry professionals, writers, filmmakers and of course many true film enthusiasts.
We are proud to announce THE SHOWDOWN will open theatrically in Los Angeles. FOR THREE DAYS ONLY! Do not miss the opportunity to catch this filmmaking experience in its most pristine form. The film will be screened in 35mm film with Dolby Digital Surround EX sound.
Please visit the following link for more info on this exciting event:
"Every once in a while, a film comes along that excels not in one area of the technical achievement program, but in all. This year, we have created an award to honor this film which we feel displays the best technical integration in Cinematography, Editing and Original Score. The Triple Play Award for Best Technical Integration goes to:"
The Showdown
Best Cinematography: Deland Nuse
Best Editing: Antony & Fulvio Sestito
Best Original Score: Keith J. Hersch
Our most sincere gratitude and many thanks to the entire LIIFE Staff for believing in us and our film!
- OFFICIAL SELECTION - 15th Annual Woods Hole Film Festival - Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
- OFFICIAL SELECTION - 2006 Long Island International Film Expo - Long Island, NY.
- OFFICIAL SELECTION - 2006 Da Vinci Film & Video Festival - Corvallis, Oregon.
- OFFICIAL SELECTION - 2006 Winnipeg International Film Festival - Winnipeg, Canada.
- OFFICIAL SELECTION - 12th Annual Twin Rivers Media Festival - Asheville, North Carolina.
- OFFICIAL SELECTION - BridgeFest 2006 - Vancouver, Canada.
- OFFICIAL SELECTION - 2006 SunScreen Film and Video Festival - St. Petersburg, Florida.
- FINALIST - 2006 Roma Independent Film Festival - Rome, Italy.
- WINNER - 2006 Omaha Film Festival - Audience Award, Best Short Film - Omaha, Nebraska.
The Fimmakers at the Warner Bros. Studios LA Premiere.
From Left: Stunt Coordinator Hugh Aodh O'Brien; Writer-Director Antony Sestito; Cinematographer Deland Nuse; Actor Clayton Norcross; Writer-Director Fulvio Sestito; Composer Keith J. Hersch.
FINALIST: 2006 Roma International Film Festival
-- March 2006: THE SHOWDOWN Premieres at the Omaha Film Festival. With great positive response from its audience, the film brings home its first award.
WINNER: 2006 Omaha Film Festival -- Audience Award -- BEST SHORT FILM
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THE SHOWDOWN Trailer.
THE SHOWDOWN Official Trailer. For more info please visit: www.theshowdownmovie.com / Copyright 2006 Experimental, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
3 Comments about THE SHOWDOWN
Mar 16, 2007 03:02AM
Ive seen Clayton Norcross in the Bold and the Beautiful, and in Tabloid crime. Its interesting to see him around again after so long! I think he is based in Italy, thats why I dont see many of his movies here. Anyway keep up the good work Clayton!
Mar 16, 2007 03:02AM
Ive seen Clayton Norcross in the Bold and the Beautiful, and in Tabloid crime. Its interesting to see him around again after so long! I think he is based in Italy, thats why I dont see many of his movies here. Anyway keep up the good work Clayton!
Oct 18, 2006 12:21AM
Looks really cool!
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