Postproduction, Editorial, and Sound Design Wraps for Indy Film, Moleman. Advanced Chicago Screening August 28th.

August 2010

Resolution Digital Studios and Zombie Army Productions present a special advanced screening of a Big Tree Productions movie “The Mole Man of Belmont Avenue” at Chicago’s acclaimed Music Box Theatre on Saturday, August 28th 2010.

The film was written by, directed by, and stars Chicago natives, Mike Bradecich and John La Flamboy. It also features a noted cast, including actors from Chicago’s Second City, and Nightmare on Elm Street’s horror icon, Robert Englund. The quirky story, in combination with the talented cast, won the interest of Resolution’s executive producers, Lee Facklis, Jeff Facklis, and Mitch Apley.

The Moleman of Belmont Avenue shot in Chicago over 19 days during July 2009. The film is a horror/comedy that tells the story of what happens when a terrible situation is dropped into the laps of two brothers who are least prepared to deal with it.

When Marion and Jarmon Mugg’s mother died, she left the brothers an apartment building that had been in the family since its days as a prohibition speakeasy. In the short time since inheriting the property, they managed to run the building into the ground. Tenants are moving out. Only they and their friends drink at the bar on the ground floor. Pets from the building are strangely disappearing. And if all that isn’t enough, there’s also a good chance that a monster is living in the basement.

Initially, Resolution’s Editor, Dustin Foster cut a trailer for the film. The resulting cut proved to earn the confidence of Bradecich and La Flamboy which paved the way for Foster to step in and cut the feature over a six week period. With Bradecich in L.A., and La Flamboy simultaneously building one of the mainstays of Chicago-area ghoulish attractions—the Statesville Haunted Prison—the three convened via FTP, exchanging feedback and edits.

In addition to editorial work, Resolution also provided audio postproduction services for the film. Bryen Hensley was the supervising sound editor, handling all dialog, ADR and re-recording. Steve Maslan was the lead sound effects editor and sound designer, editing all the sound effects, backgrounds, and was also the film’s Foley artist.

Resolution’s Jeff Tudor was the technical producer for the project, overseeing production and managing equipment and master tapes. To keep the process moving seamlessly, Tudor and Hensley split the Post Production Supervisory duties.

While Resolution staff was instrumental throughout the postproduction phase of the project, the filmmakers also looked to the studio to provide production equipment during the actual filming. Camera gear, monitors, field audio equipment, as well as lighting and grip equipment were supplied by Resolution.

Tickets for the August 28th screening are only $10.00! For more information, contact the Music Box Theatre at 3733 N Southport Ave. or visit the Music Box Theatre's website. Doors open at 9:30pm. Film rolls at 10:00pm. After the movie, there will be a Q & A with Bradecich and La Flamboy, as well as crew members and various cast members.

IMDB Film Credits:

Directed by
Mike Bradecich
John LaFlamboy

Writers
Screenplay, Mike Bradecich
Written by, John LaFlamboy

Producers
Mitch Apley, Executive Producer
Mike Bradecich, Producer
Jeff Facklis, Executive Producer
Lee Facklis, Executive Producer
John LaFlamboy, Producer
Jayme Joyce, Associate Producer
David Patinella, Associate Producer
Jeff Tudor, Technical Producer
Jeff Tudor, Supervising Producer

Production Companies
Big Tree Productions
Resolution Digital Studios

Cast
Mike Bradecich, Marion Mugg
John LaFlamboy, Jarmon Mugg

Other cast
Robert Englund, Hezekiah Confab
David Pasquesi, Dave the Hermit
Tim Kazurinsky, Harold
Greg Hollimon, Robert the Cop
Mike McNamara, Mac
T.J. Jagodowski, Paulie
Susan Messing, K.C.
Cedric Young, The Priest
X-Zanthia, Eliza
Mary Seibel, Mrs. Habershackle
Brian Boland, Adrian
Brad Morris, Danny
Dina Facklis, Catherine
Dana DeLorenzo, Stoner Molly
Cat Bernier, Abby
Noah Gregoropoulos, The Trick
Jonathan Keaton, Brad
Dan Jessup, Cat Box Daddy
Nicholas Barron, Nicholas
Pete Kokonis, Pete the Cop
Justin DiGiacomo, Mole Man
Paul Clayton, Clown the Stoner

Cinematographers
Michael N.J. Wright

Editors
Mike Bradecich
Dustin Foster (Lead Editor)

Casting Directors
Mickie Paskal
Jennifer Rudnicke
Rachel Tenner

Production Designer
John LaFlamboy

Make Up Department
Cat Bernier, Makeup Department Head

Second Unit Directors or Assistant Directors
Jeff Hadick, Assistant Director
Jayme Joyce, Second Assistant Director

Sound Department
Bryen Hensley, Supervising Sound Editor
Trey Johnson, Sound Mixer
Steve Maslan, Sound Editor

Special Effects Department
Cat Bernier, Special Effects Supervisor
Kristian Hickman, Special Effects Supervisor

Camera and Electrical Department
Mike Anderson, Key Grip
Patrick Donoghue, Second Assistant Camera
Camrin Petramale, Best Boy Electric
Robert Erving Potter III, Still Photographer
Brian Raida, Grip
Chad Vanko, Gaffer

Music Department
Nicholas Barron, Composer: Additional Music
Mike Bradecich, Composer: Additional Music

Postproduction, Editorial, and Sound Design Wraps for Indy Film, Moleman. Advanced Chicago Screening August 28th.

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