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2:22 News Update:
5
Nominations in Milan Festival
We are proud to announce that
2:22 has garnered 5 nominations at the
Milan International Film Festival 2010.
Best Director Phillip Guzman
Best Actor Mick Rossi
Best Cinematographer Philip Roy
Best Editor Philip Roy
Best Feature 2:22
Producers Lenny Bitondo, Mike Guzzo & Manny Barbosa congratulate all the cast & crew for their hard work in making
2:22 a reality; everyone feels very honored to be part of such a prestigious international film festival.
2:22 USA Theatrical Release 2010
Exclusive Engagement
Starts Friday June 18th
Laemmle’s Sunset 5.
8000 Sunset Blvd.,
West Hollywood,
CA 90069.
There will be a Q&A with the Film makers on Fri. June 18th & Sat. June 19th.
2:22
will be released on both Blu-ray & DVD with a US street date of Aug. 31st
2010
Watch this space for more 2:22
news.
St. Louis International Film
Festival 2009
2:22
was chosen to be part of the closing night festivities at the 2009 St. Louis
International Film Festival.
In attendance was 2:22 producer Lenny Bitondo.
Mr. Bitondo was thrilled with the reception 2:22 received at the screening and the evening concluded with a 45 minute Q&A where Mr. Bitondo shared behind the scene’s anecdotes & unexpected dramas of the world of indie film making.
Team 2:22 feel very proud to have been part of this wonderful film festival and to have had our film shown to the good people of St. Louis is very gratifying for all involved.
Watch this space for further updates…..
Malibu International Film Festival 2009
2:22
takes top honors at the
Malibu International Film Festival.
2:22
wins Best Feature Film award. Over 300 films from all over the world were
submitted to this year’s festival with 30 films selected for official
competition. On hand to receive the prestigious award were Producers Lenny
Bitondo, Exec Producer Mike Guzzo & lead actor & co-prod Mick Rossi. Other
cast members in attendance were Robert Miano, Sile Bermingham, Brian Foyster
& Mr. Bruce Kirby.
Watch this space for
further updates on 2:22.
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Cannes Film Festival 2009
2:22
made its European debut in
Cannes with 3 sold-out screenings during the Cannes film festival 2009.
Producer Lenny Bitondo flew in from Toronto to over-see the screenings and
was thrilled with the positive response
2:22
received from all those in attendance.
The third and final screening took place at the famed Palais Des Festivals
on the Croisette. Mr. Bitondo was happy to report that both the picture &
sound quality were impeccable in this state of the art cinema, highlighting
Danny Saber’s brilliantly edgy & hip score, it rocked the house. The evening
closed with a standing ovation for
2:22.
Watch this space for further updates….
2:22 Premiere Screening San Antonio, Texas
The Palladium, San Antonio
January 2009
San Antonio's
finest turn out in overwhelming numbers to support one of their own,
Director Phillip Guzman and his film
2:22.
Due to the overwhelming demand for tickets, the
2:22
screening had to be moved to a larger theater in order to accommodate the
crowds, sincere apologies to those who were still unable to get in.
The morning started off with a succession of interviews for Phillip Guzman
and lead actor Mick Rossi who flew in from Los Angeles for the big event,
culminating in a breakfast show appearance on the Fox Television network by
Phillip & Mick. Phillip noted that due to San Antonio being his home town,
the screening of 2:22
here held a very special place in his heart. The
2:22
trailer was screened on Fox TV and much admired by all.
Our main man, producer Lenny Bitondo along with exec producer Mike Guzzo
flew in from Toronto; also in attendance was the amazingly talented DP
Philip Roy, our sound man & gifted composer David Frost, and firm favorites
of San Antonio, actors Jorge a. Jimenez & Luis Caldeira.
Lenny Bitondo gave a wonderful speech & thanked all the San Antonio crew who
worked on 2:22
and put their heart & soul into the movie. We were delighted that so many of
the crew & their families & friends could come out & support the movie. It
was a great evening of entertainment.
Once again, thanks to everyone who came out to support
2:22
SANTA FE FILM FESTIVAL 2008 NEW MEXICO
2:22 screened
at Devargas Cinema on two occasions during the Santa Fe Film Festival last
week. We received an unbelievable welcome from everyone that came to see the
show.
2:22 was the buzz movie of the festival garnering a record number of hits on
the Santa Fe Film Festival’s web site. Both screenings were sold out & were
followed by Q&A sessions with our director Phillip Guzman, producer Lenny
Bitondo, actors Mick Rossi, Aaron Gallagher & Jorge A. Jimenez; and our
cinematographer & editor Philip Roy.
As well as garnering great on-line reviews, the New Mexico Weekly hailed
2:22 as a “Gritty noir thriller” comparing 2:22 to legendary movies such as
Asphalt Jungle & Grand Hotel.
2:22 held its LA premiere screening on Sept. 24th @ Harmony Gold Theatre on Sunset Blvd. It was an incredible evening. The screening was a resounding success, and was met with tremendous applause from the near 400 strong crowd, who remained rooted to their seats right till the final credit disappeared from the screen.
The screening was a star studded event. In attendance: Gabriel Byrne, Virginia Madsen, Sex Pistol & DJ Steve Jones, Barry Primus, Barbara Bain and director Peter Medak to name but a few. Our thanks to the many actors from the famed Actors Studio who came out to support 2:22 and gave it a resounding Thumbs Up!
2:22 cast including Mick Rossi, Robert Miano, Aaron Gallagher, Sile Bermingham, Jorge Jimenez, Peter Dobson, Bruce Kirby, Luis Caldeira, Brian Foyster, Eric Shani and Beverly Ellis along with our composer Danny Saber all enjoyed the festivities late into the night.
Director Phillip Guzman and D.P. & Editor Philip Roy flew in from San Antonio with composer & sound man David Frost for this special night.
From Canada our producer Lenny Bitondo & associate producer Mike Guzzo flew in to host the 2:22 screening & after party. All are thrilled with the reception of 2:22.
The LA Screening: September 24, 2008
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2:22 screened during the 2008 Toronto Film Festival with 2 sold out shows at The Royal Theatre in the heart of the down-town area.
Most of the cast & crew attended the first night’s screening including lead actor, Mick Rossi who flew in from Los Angeles especially for the event. Also in attendance was producer Lenny Bitondo, Executive producer Mike Guzzo & Associate producer Manny Barbosa. Deputy Mayor of Toronto Joe Pantalone made a special appearance in support of the movie and he said “2:22 is one of the best heist movies I’ve seen in years.”
Director Philip Guzman was unable to attend due to a prior commitment; however he was thrilled to hear about all the accolades & wonderful feedback that 2:22 received.
A second night was added due to public demand. The audience response to 2:22 was overwhelmingly positive. A great night was had by all.
Producer Lenny Bitondo donated all monies raised from both screenings of 2:22 in aid of Sick Kids Foundation, Toronto.
Watch this space for further updates.
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