"Stay Cool"

[CHRIS B]

Mark and Michael Polish form indie company Prohibition Pictures
The filmmakers are working on two films in Santa Clarita, 'Manure' and 'Stay Cool.'
May 22, 2008


Independent filmmakers Mark and Michael Polish said today that they have formed their own production company, Prohibition Pictures, and will be making two films back to back at Melody Ranch Studios in Santa Clarita, starting Tuesday.

"Manure," a comedy about manure salesmen, will star Billy Bob Thornton, Téa Leoni and Kyle MacLachlan. "Stay Cool," another comedy, will star Winona Ryder, Sean Astin and Chevy Chase.

Both scripts were written by the Polish brothers and will be directed by Michael, with Mark taking acting roles in each. The two films also will feature some of the same behind-the-scenes staff, including cinematographer David Mullen, production designer Clark Hunter and costume designer Bic Owen.

The Polish brothers' previous films are "Twin Falls Idaho" (1999), "Jackpot" (2001) and "Northfork" (2003). They are natives of El Centro, Calif.

http://www.latimes.com/en...2008may22,0,5923733.story

[CHRIS B]

Polish brothers form Prohibition Pictures
Company has two movies in the works
By Borys Kit

May 21, 2008, 05:29 PM

Indie filmmakers Mark and Michael Polish have formed Prohibition Pictures, a production and finance entity and have set two new movies they will helm.

Joining the brothers in Prohibition are longtime associate Jonathan Sheldon, who worked with the duo on "Northfork" and "The Astronaut Farmer," as well as financier/producer Ken Johnson and his partner/producer Janet Du Bois. Johnson and Du Bois have made a private equity investment in the new shingle.

The company aims to make two to four indie movies a year, with a slate that will be put together in the coming month.

The two movies out of the gate are "Manure" and "Stay Cool," which will be shot back-to-back with nary a breath between them. "Manure" shoots May 27. The comedy, about a manure salesmen in heartland America set in the mid-1960s, stars Billy Bob Thornton, Tea Leoni, and Kyle MacLachlan. "Cool," described as a "knowing-your-age" comedy, stars Winona Ryder, Sean Astin and Chevy Chase, will shoot July 14.

Co-written by both Polish Brothers, Michael Polish will direct and the films will be produced by Mark Polish, Michael Polish, Ken Johnson, Jonathan Sheldon, and Janet DuBois, with Nick Byassee serving as associate producer.

Mark Polish will take a featured acting role in both.

The two movies will share many Polish Brothers regulars including cinematographer David Mullen, production designer Clark Hunter and costume designer Bic Owen.

The Polish Brothers are repped by ICM, Media Talent Group and Alex Kohner.

[Gary]

what's a "knowing-your-age" comedy?

[theunforgiven]

I think it's just a play on 'coming of age' to be honest

[vulcannonibird]

Chevy Chase had some bad luck with his last movies....but I still love his performances in Caddyshack or the first three National Lampoon movies...hope for good script for this one.....

[NoniousTheNonian]

what's a "knowing-your-age" comedy?

Perhaps its one of those "older people trying to act cool and stay young then realizing how stupid they look and they need to act their age" deals.

[CHRIS B]

The other twist is that the Polish Brothers have gotten independent financing for both this movie and a second one, to begin shooting only two weeks after this one wraps. That one is called “Stay Cool” and is a throwback to a 1980’s John Hughes comedy, about a high school reunion. To be shot mostly on location.

http://www.reduser.net/fo...m/showthread.php?p=223579

[Gary]

I just hope she doesn't have to make out with Chevy. That would make me throw up.

[CHRIS B]

I just hope she doesn't have to make out with Chevy. That would make me throw up.

me too!

The one thing I can say about the Polish brothers is their films always have very beautiful cinematography. Also, their films always have weird, interesting plots, almost like Tim Burton mixed with the Coen brothers... I only hope this film turns out to be as well made as their other films.

[CHRIS B]

Jon Cryer, William H. Macy, Leslie Mann and James Spader star in Warner Bros.' family comedy adventure "Shorts," directed by Robert Rodriguez from his own screenplay.
Rodriguez ("Spy Kids" trilogy) is also producing the film with Elizabeth Avellan under their Troublemaker Studios banner. Dan Lin, Hunt Lowry and Stacy Cohen exec produce the film, which is starting production in Austin, Texas.

Warner Bros., which is producing in association with Abu Dhabi Media Co. and Media Rights Capital, announced the cast Thursday. Jimmy Bennett, Kat Dennings, Trevor Gagnon, Leo Howard, Devon Gearhart, Rebel Rodriguez, Jake Short and Jolie Vanier also star.

"Shorts" is set in a suburb where all the houses look the same and everyone works for Black Box, manufacturer of the ultimate communication and do-it-all gadget. Chaos follows when an 11-year-old boy is hit in the head with a rainbow-colored rock that grants wishes to anyone who holds it.

Rodriguez is serving as his own director of photography, editor and visual effects supervisor.

Cryer, who's on hiatus from "Two and a Half Men," recently joined the cast of the Polish brothers comedy "Stay Cool" with Winona Ryder, Sean Austin and Chevy Chase.

[CHRIS B]

Winona is now listed on the film's IMDB page.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1235807/

[CHRIS B]

Winona plays Scarlet Smith... I wish I lived in LA!

Stay Cool" US feature film casting male/females aged 18+   
Casting no. 69572  -  California, USA 
Your chance to work alongside Winona Ryder, Chevy Chase and more

Feature Film casting in Los Angeles CA.
- Scarlet Smith: Winona Ryder
- Henry McCathy: Mark Polish
- Principal Marshal: Chevy Chase
- Javier: Jon Cryer

Please apply now for auditions or more information.

Location: Los Angeles


Roles:

Darcy Portola
Females, aged 26 to 35
In her early 30s, she is Scarlet's high school friend. Darcy still looks good, but has a bad attitude. She's pushy, negative, a passive-aggressive gal who's overly protective of Scarlet...2 speeches and 22 lines, 4 scenes
Apply for this role

RHS Journalist 1 and 2
Females, aged 18 to 22
18 to play younger. These teens are a couple of high school journalists, gossip-hounds who write for the school paper. They are annoyingly persistent as they query Henry about recent activities on campus...3 speeches and 2 lines, 1 scene 5 lines, 1 scene respectively
Apply for this role

Book store employee
Any gender, aged 18 to 50
An employee in a big chain bookstore, he/she tells Scarlet and Darcy where they can find Henry McCarthy's book...1 speech and 1 line, 1 scene
Apply for this role

Student
Males, aged 18 to 22
18 to play younger. This high student excitedly tells other students that Coach Nelson is going to beat up on somebody...1 line, 1 scene
Apply for this role

Security Guard 1 and 2
Males, aged 25 to 50
These security guards at a housing sub-division investigate hen they hear some noise in one of the homes...1 line, 1 scene each
Apply for this role

Mrs O'Neil
Females, aged 26 to 39
In her mid 30s, she is Shasta's mother, a lovely and sweet woman...2 lines, 1 scene
Apply for this role

Disc Jockey
Males, aged 25 to 35
Late 20's - 30. This disc jockey is playing cd's at the senior ball...1 line, 1 scene
Apply for this role

Kid
Males, aged 18 to 22
18 to play younger. This high school kid warns the others that cops are approaching the house...1 line, 1 scene
Apply for this role

Jock
Males, aged 30 to 39
Mid 35 ish. Obviously drunk, this jock tries to convince his buddy Brad to leave Scarlet's house...1 line, 1 scene
Apply for this role

Nurse
Females, aged 25 to 50
This nurse tells Big Girl and Wino that they can enter Henry's room...1 line, 1 scene
Apply for this role

Teacher
Females, aged 37 to 48
40ish. This high school teacher asks Big Girl to please show some school spirit...1 line, 1 scene
Apply for this role

Valedictorian
Females, aged 18 to 22
18 to play younger This high school senior is just finishing up her overly dramatic speech at graduation...1 speech, 1 scene
Apply for this role

 
http://www.starnow.com/Jo..._feature_film_casting.htm

[CHRIS B]

I emailed David Mullen, the cinematographer for this film. I asked about the plot and Winona's character. This is what he said...

I can't really go into details other than she's the main female character in this high school reunion story.

...I tried

[vulcannonibird]

hmmm....and what is Chevy Cahse' role? The former principal or class teacher....

Anything about the budget?

[CHRIS B]

hmmm....and what is Chevy Cahse' role? The former principal or class teacher....

Anything about the budget?

Well. the cast list says he plays Principal Marshal... I figured he'd either be the principal or a teacher.

As for the film's budget, I've seen nothing said about how much it will cost. However, my guess is it will be a very, very small one. The most expensive film the Polish Brothers have made so far is "The Astronaut Farmer" at $13,000,000. So, I doubt it will go beyond that.