BRET CARR
Bret Carr first came to national
attention with a series of controversial internet shorts that
made him filmmaker of the month on the cover of the Hollywood
Reporter. After satirizing the violence of "Passion" with
his “Passion of the Heist,” Carr again garnered
national attention with the parody"Farenheit6911" and
the post Oscar, "The Gay After Tomorrow". Carr
began his committment to integrating his creativity with causes
that need to be addressed when he worked on the street as a
painter. Carr sued the city of Santa Monica and helped changed
the law so street artists now have a right to express their
first amendment rights and charge for their work.
Carr's dream is coming to fruition with REVOLOUTION and the grass roots outreach of FCH. "Revolution is a film about kids overcoming their fears, the challenges of life and facing personal demons that we all carry with us. Its the story of a personal journey - my personal journey- from rejection to redemption. And the remarkable fact is that kids all over the country are reponding to it because it resonates with them and their lives. And, its the first time a film has been distributed with one goal -- raise awareness and funds for charities"
The idea for FCH was planted when Dennis Johnson, the warden of Cincinatti's Teen Felony facility was so moved by a screening of REVOLOUTION that he got it approved by State Judge Ripps and the superintendent of the schools, so he could share it with his inmates.
As a filmmaker, Bret creating stories and sharing myths with media that bring audiences possibilities.
STEPHEN POLK
Whether as an actor or a producer, Stephen has worked on over
30 films, with some of Hollywood’s most respected film
makers including: Ridley Scott, Paul Mazursky, and Oliver Stone.
He also has partnered with up-and-comers including writer/directors
Bret Carr (REVOLOUTION) and Ramzi Abed (Black Dahlia)
to make breakthrough films that address timely personal
and social issues while entertaining audiences worldwide.
As the founder of Providence Productions in the late
90’s,
he either produced, co-produced, co-financed or sold numerous
Independent films(see website, providenceproductions.com). Focusing
on socially relevant films, he wrote the environmental and Sundance
Finalist Screenplay “Bearman," sold his treatment
about the peaceful mission of Lewis and Clark to Ridley Scott,
and produced the first film about returning from the war against
terrorists, "Homefront." He has worked on various
other projects in development including the screenplay “Hardwest”
with Academy Award-winning writer Derek Washburn (Deer Hunter).
He developed and produced "Truss't," a satire on breaking
the cycle of parental resentment and a winner of the Walker
Art Center Performance Award.
Stephen was exposed to the importance of film in his formative
years when he witnessed first hand the impact 2001
A Space Odessy had on the world. In the eighties, Stephen graduated
with a degree in English Literature/Theater from Kenyon
College and attended NYU Film School. While studying theater
with Sanford Meisner at The Neighborhood Playhouse and
with Stella Adler in NYC, he initiated a drama program
and taught at The Lennox Hill After School Program and
produced plays at the James Cagney and other off Broadway
Theaters in New York City.
As President of Conscious
Movies for Humanity, formed to the impact of films relevant
to social change and issues in society, Stephen is initiating
and overseeing partnerships with nonprofit organizations
and distribution companies. Inspired by audiences of all
ages who have cried and cheered after watching RevLOUtion,
he is inspired to see the movie make a difference in addressing
and healing child abuse, depression, and the cycle of macho
rage and violence. |
