RENDEZVOUS FILM
BIOS
KEY CAST
Katarina Morhacova
Credits: The Journey of a Dragonfly, The Knick, After Last Season, December Ends
Katarina, a native of Slovakia, has studied and worked with several prominent theater directors from Moscow Theater Art School, Columbia and Yale Universities. She recieved the 2007 EMCT Award for her well-known part as Estelle, in the critically acclaimed No Exit. Critics were also marveled by her one-woman piece, The Gilded Red Cage, performed in New York City, and Edinburgh, Scotland, inspiring Malcolm McGonigle (The Skinny) to proclaim, “If Katarina Morhacova isn’t an international star in five years, I’ll get a Donald Duck tattoo (in-joke, see the play).”
Most recently, Katarina played a recurring role in Steven Soderbergh's new HBO mini-series, The Knick. She also completed a starring role in Claudia LaBianca's highly anticipated feature, The Journey of a Dragonfly, shot in Sicily. She is recognized as a very dynamic international actress with extensive work in feature and short films in the US., Canada, France and Italy. She currently residess in New York City, commuting to LA as necessary.
Chris Kerson
Credits: Cost of a Soul, Broadway's Finest, Pacific Blue
Chris was born and raised in NYC, but spent some of his childhood in Westchester. He discovered his passion and talent for acting while working toward his psychology degree at the College of William and Mary. At the college, he tried an acting class, from which he was highly praised by his teachers. Following graduation, a blossoming acting career has found him commuting often between L.A. and NY. As a student and teacher of the craft, he has studied and coached with such prominent thespians as Charlie Laughton, William Alderson, Marcia Haufrecht, Arian Brandt, and Fred Waggoner.
Chris has been a lead in more than 25 features and shorts to date, with many screening at premier festivals such as Cannes, Slamdance, Berlin, Cinequest, and Brooklyn. His body of work includes the starring role of Sean Kirkpatrick’s Cost of a Soul, and significant supporting roles in Broadway's Finest, and Eric Robert's anticipated comedy '79 Parts.
David Lago
Credits: The Young and the Restless, 7th Heaven
Emmy-winning actor David Lago is widely recognized as Raul Guittierez from the hit daytime show, The Young and the Restless. David's 10 years as a fixture on the series garnered five total Emmy-nominations. He also won a Young Artist's Award for the same role in 2000, a year after earning his first Young Artist's nomination, for his role as Josh in Hollywood Safari.
In addition to these standout performances, David's numerous television credits also include parts in Step by Step, Pacific Blue, and a recurring role as Jeremy in 7th Heaven. On the big screen, David held starring roles in the thriller Deeper and Deeper, and the huge comedy hit Artistic Liscense, wich won several top festival prizes, including Austin Film Festival's distinguished Audience Award. Most recently, he has a supporting role in the 2013 release of Eenie Meenie Miney Moe.
Francis Jue
Francis is known for his work on Broadway, Off Broadway and in regional theaters across the country. He is a highly decorated stage actor with awards including the Obie, Lucille Lortel Award, Philly Award, Zoni Award, Drama-Logue Award, numerous Bay Area Critics Circle Awards, as well as Drama Desk and Drama League nominations. His first appearance in New York was in Steven Sondheim's 1984 production of Pacific Overtures. Since then, he has ammassed a distinguished legacy of roles in NYC and around the country.
Only a few years ago, Francis extended his talents to film and television. He has since appeared in recurring roles on The Good Wife (Dr. Tom Li) and Law & Order: SVU (Dr. Fong). He completed his film debut with the major picture, Joyful Noise, written and directed by Todd Graff and starring Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton.
Credits: Joyful Noise, Law and Order: SVU, The Good Wife
KEY CREW
Damian Veilleux - Director
Damian, Completed his directorial debut in 2012 with the release of the feature film The Eighteenth Hour. The film earned an official selection at the 2012 Maine International Film Festival. His professional background comprises more than ten years of graphic design experience, specializing in advanced photo and print techniques for clients such as KISS, Metallica, Aerosmith, the Boston Rex Sox, and L.L. Bean. Damian holds an A.A. in graphic design and a B.S. in Forensic Psychology.
Credits: The Eighteenth Hour
Seth Kozak - writer/Producer
Credits: Positive Altitude, Order My Steps, Trace
Seth has over 20 years of experience in film production. He has won several awards for screenwriting, including an American Movie Award and a Silver Remi. He is a former military officer and diplomat with tours in three U.S. Embassies. He is best known for his film and television roles in Dying of the Light, Evil Stepmothers, and Who Killed Jane Doe?. Seth degrees incl M.A., M.S., M.P.A., and a B.A. in film.
Michael Cole - cinematographer/Producer
Credits: The Eighteenth Hour
Mike has more than a decade of professional media production experience. His educational and career background reflects his passion for photography and cinematography. Prior to graduating high school, Mike’s short video submission took the Grand Prize in national completion by Hershey’s. Shortly after, he won First Place with a short film at the Maine Student Film and Video Festival. In 2012 Mike wrapped his freshman feature, The Eighteenth Hour, as the Director of Photography. He is co-founder and president of Catharsis Media.
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