Ellie's Perk Sag Short Film,
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Hello! My fellow coffee lovers, my name is Elissa Piszel.
I've spent most of life in NYC with a cup of JAVA in my hand. They say "you should write about what you know".
Well, If I know one thing it's coffee. There have been many a day when I felt I could not get up in the morning, I'm sure you can relate, so I decided to tell my story. It's a tale that is near and dear to my heart.
I'm fortunate for my friends and fellow artists that are helping to collaborate in bringing this to life.
All your donations will go to help raise our production and crew costs. We wouldn't be able to make this film without your support. Thank you for helping make this amazing film to light.
Ellie's Perk is grateful and honored for any contributions that you can give to help us.
I would like to introduce the creative team who will help tell this story:
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Elissa Piszel - Writer/Producer/Actor - Ellie Perk
Elissa Piszel is an actress who has worked on Broadway and off Broadway in NYC as well as Produced in her own companies. You may have spotted her in Woody Allen's "Cafe Society" as the Countess Van Goran. She has studied improvisation with the Groundlings and UCB in Los Angeles. Elissa spends most of her time with her best friend , Sage, her dog. Elissa just recently acted in the short film "Lou" produced by Sageelou Productions her company with Pete Dorton. www.elissapiszel.com
Pete Dorton - Producer/Actor - Frank
Pete is an actor based in New York City originally from Ohio. He has acted on stage in various roles, produced plays and hosted events. He was founder and Artistic Director of YOLO Theatre Company and founder of Big League Theatre Company. He has appeared in film and television, most recently on the Travel Channel with Samantha Brown. Recently filmed "High Deny". He just finished producing and starring in the short film "Lou" with Elissa. Their production company Sageelou Productions is producing Ellie's Perk. www.petedorton.com
Ken Perlstein - Actor - Nathan Marx
Ken is a New York based actor and comedian, in 1994 upon graduating from Marshall University, Ken packed his bags and moved to NYC, graduating from The Actor's Studio MFA Program. As a comic he can be seen regularly in comedy clubs around the city and tri-state area. As and actor, Ken has appeared on the stage in Off-Off and Off Broadway shows. He was recently nominated as best supporting actor in the Midtown International Theatre Festival. He has appeared in film and television, The Americans, Person of Interest as well as numerous film projects. Ken is excited and blessed to be apart of this amazing project.
Kayla Conroy - Actor - Phyllis Hobs
Kayla is an actor, producer, director, and voice-over artist living in New York City with her husband and pupperson. She grew up performing on stage in Connecticut. After moving to NYC in 2010, she graduated from William Esper Studio, and since then, she has fallen in love with filmmaking! In 2016 she began producing her own work and in the past year has produced and starred in three short films for the AGR Short Film Challenge and a pilot episode for a new web series, Human Telegraphs, which she also directed. She’s SUPER pumped to watch Elissa get the producing-bug and to support her in bringing her vision to life for Ellie's Perk! www.thekaylaconroy
Sabrina Cataudella - Actor - Doreen Chase
Sabrina Cataudella has her M.F.A. in Acting from Brooklyn College. She is co founding acting member of GI60- a one minute international play festival since 2005. She recently did her second episode of the web series. " Lorraine Russo's family Diaries" were she plays Linda. Sabrina just completed her first Film challenge at The Actors Green Room in February. She is currently working on Greenodies, which is another project with AGR. She wrote and produced her first parody commercial for Greenodies. She just wrapped on a commercial and short film that she is not yet allowed to discuss the details of, but she is super excited about them and can't wait to share it with you! Sabrina is honored and grateful to be part of Elissa 's April Film challenge. Yo!
Monique Paulwell - Actor - Edith Jo
Originally a singer looking for more artistic expression, Monique began her acting career in musical theater. She studied at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and has enjoyed a career in commercials and print. Monique is thrilled to be involved in "Ellie's Perk" and collaborating with this wonderful group of creatives.
Jay Santiago - Actor - Chahat
Glory to God. Bicoastal Actor - Born in San Juan, PR. New Paltz College Theater Arts Studies. Trained HBStudio Conservatory, UCB NY, Long time study with Legendary Wynn Handman, Michael Howard.. Among other Television appearances, Blue Bloods, Criminal Minds. Recent Films include: “Bel Canto” and “Monumental” . The Signature Theater: La Paloma Prisoner by Raquel Almazan. Continues coaching with Matt Newton. Peace and Blessings.
Debra Lord Cooke - Actor - Peggy Fisher
Debra Lord Cooke (aka Dee Cooke) began her career professionally during her college years with a series of 9 commercials for a regional dairy company. After receiving a full honors scholarship from the University of Maine at Orono to study her junior year in Canterbury, England, Debra interned at The Marlowe Theatre, studied theater through the British Studies Centre (IAU), and Television & Film Production at Christ Church College. Currently, Debra splits her time between Maine and New York City. www.DebraLordCooke.com
Danny Ku - Actor - Preet
Danny is not your usual basic goodlooking guy, he's so much more. He is an interesting man who speaks three languages. Danny is excited to be working on Ellie's Perk with Elissa.
Kevin Guzewich - Director
Kevin Guzewich, a multi-hyphenate Actor-Writer-Director, is focused on creating actor-driven content for both stage and screen. He has played various roles in NY theaters and national tours, acted and directed in sketch and indie comedies and on TV. He's the co-creator and producer of the series 'The Greater America's Phobia Support Group Players Presents:' and is a founding member of the production company Bespoke Films. For more info see KevinGuzewich.com & BespokeFilms.nyc
George Mitas - Cinematographer
George Mitas an NYU graduate has shot 14 feature films, over 50 commercials and over 150 music videos. He recently shot a feature "Back in The Day" with Alec Baldwin, Michael Madsen, Danny Glover and Shannon Doherty. He also has an Arri Alexa Mini and Red camera with a set of Cooke Panchro Speed lenses and a set of Zeiss Compact primes. Below is a link to "Back in The Day" http://www.backinthedaythemovie.com
Kate Fisher - Editor
Kate Fisher is a video editor and motion graphics designer based in New York City, and has worked on a variety of narrative and branded content. She is passionate about storytelling, all things creative, and surrounding herself with like-minded people. In her free time you can catch her grabbing a cup of coffee, going for long walks with friends, or catching live music.
Braulio Lin - Sound Design
Braulio was born and raised in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, by Taiwanese parents. He moved to New York City to study filmmaking at NYU, where he trained under sound mixer Larry Loewinger, CAS. Braulio has recorded sound for over 70 different projects including feature films, shorts, documentaries, commercials, corporate videos, live events, concerts, and podcasts. Braulio is proficient with production and post-production sound. www.brauliolin.com
Clemence Therin - Gaffer
After a bachelor degree of documentary, I worked as a camera operator and an editor for two years in Paris. When I arrived in New York I studied cinematography at NYFA and start working last year as a GE technician. My job as a free lance allows me to work on various projects and meet inspiring teams.
Thank you EVERYONE! I'm Excited to share this Tale with all of you!
I've spent most of life in NYC with a cup of JAVA in my hand. They say "you should write about what you know".
Well, If I know one thing it's coffee. There have been many a day when I felt I could not get up in the morning, I'm sure you can relate, so I decided to tell my story. It's a tale that is near and dear to my heart.
I'm fortunate for my friends and fellow artists that are helping to collaborate in bringing this to life.
All your donations will go to help raise our production and crew costs. We wouldn't be able to make this film without your support. Thank you for helping make this amazing film to light.
Ellie's Perk is grateful and honored for any contributions that you can give to help us.
I would like to introduce the creative team who will help tell this story:
Please scroll down
Elissa Piszel - Writer/Producer/Actor - Ellie Perk
Elissa Piszel is an actress who has worked on Broadway and off Broadway in NYC as well as Produced in her own companies. You may have spotted her in Woody Allen's "Cafe Society" as the Countess Van Goran. She has studied improvisation with the Groundlings and UCB in Los Angeles. Elissa spends most of her time with her best friend , Sage, her dog. Elissa just recently acted in the short film "Lou" produced by Sageelou Productions her company with Pete Dorton. www.elissapiszel.com Pete Dorton - Producer/Actor - Frank
Pete is an actor based in New York City originally from Ohio. He has acted on stage in various roles, produced plays and hosted events. He was founder and Artistic Director of YOLO Theatre Company and founder of Big League Theatre Company. He has appeared in film and television, most recently on the Travel Channel with Samantha Brown. Recently filmed "High Deny". He just finished producing and starring in the short film "Lou" with Elissa. Their production company Sageelou Productions is producing Ellie's Perk. www.petedorton.comKen Perlstein - Actor - Nathan Marx
Ken is a New York based actor and comedian, in 1994 upon graduating from Marshall University, Ken packed his bags and moved to NYC, graduating from The Actor's Studio MFA Program. As a comic he can be seen regularly in comedy clubs around the city and tri-state area. As and actor, Ken has appeared on the stage in Off-Off and Off Broadway shows. He was recently nominated as best supporting actor in the Midtown International Theatre Festival. He has appeared in film and television, The Americans, Person of Interest as well as numerous film projects. Ken is excited and blessed to be apart of this amazing project.Kayla Conroy - Actor - Phyllis Hobs
Kayla is an actor, producer, director, and voice-over artist living in New York City with her husband and pupperson. She grew up performing on stage in Connecticut. After moving to NYC in 2010, she graduated from William Esper Studio, and since then, she has fallen in love with filmmaking! In 2016 she began producing her own work and in the past year has produced and starred in three short films for the AGR Short Film Challenge and a pilot episode for a new web series, Human Telegraphs, which she also directed. She’s SUPER pumped to watch Elissa get the producing-bug and to support her in bringing her vision to life for Ellie's Perk! www.thekaylaconroy Sabrina Cataudella - Actor - Doreen Chase
Sabrina Cataudella has her M.F.A. in Acting from Brooklyn College. She is co founding acting member of GI60- a one minute international play festival since 2005. She recently did her second episode of the web series. " Lorraine Russo's family Diaries" were she plays Linda. Sabrina just completed her first Film challenge at The Actors Green Room in February. She is currently working on Greenodies, which is another project with AGR. She wrote and produced her first parody commercial for Greenodies. She just wrapped on a commercial and short film that she is not yet allowed to discuss the details of, but she is super excited about them and can't wait to share it with you! Sabrina is honored and grateful to be part of Elissa 's April Film challenge. Yo!Monique Paulwell - Actor - Edith Jo
Originally a singer looking for more artistic expression, Monique began her acting career in musical theater. She studied at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and has enjoyed a career in commercials and print. Monique is thrilled to be involved in "Ellie's Perk" and collaborating with this wonderful group of creatives.Jay Santiago - Actor - Chahat
Glory to God. Bicoastal Actor - Born in San Juan, PR. New Paltz College Theater Arts Studies. Trained HBStudio Conservatory, UCB NY, Long time study with Legendary Wynn Handman, Michael Howard.. Among other Television appearances, Blue Bloods, Criminal Minds. Recent Films include: “Bel Canto” and “Monumental” . The Signature Theater: La Paloma Prisoner by Raquel Almazan. Continues coaching with Matt Newton. Peace and Blessings.Debra Lord Cooke - Actor - Peggy Fisher
Debra Lord Cooke (aka Dee Cooke) began her career professionally during her college years with a series of 9 commercials for a regional dairy company. After receiving a full honors scholarship from the University of Maine at Orono to study her junior year in Canterbury, England, Debra interned at The Marlowe Theatre, studied theater through the British Studies Centre (IAU), and Television & Film Production at Christ Church College. Currently, Debra splits her time between Maine and New York City. www.DebraLordCooke.com Danny Ku - Actor - Preet
Danny is not your usual basic goodlooking guy, he's so much more. He is an interesting man who speaks three languages. Danny is excited to be working on Ellie's Perk with Elissa. Kevin Guzewich - Director
Kevin Guzewich, a multi-hyphenate Actor-Writer-Director, is focused on creating actor-driven content for both stage and screen. He has played various roles in NY theaters and national tours, acted and directed in sketch and indie comedies and on TV. He's the co-creator and producer of the series 'The Greater America's Phobia Support Group Players Presents:' and is a founding member of the production company Bespoke Films. For more info see KevinGuzewich.com & BespokeFilms.nycGeorge Mitas - Cinematographer
George Mitas an NYU graduate has shot 14 feature films, over 50 commercials and over 150 music videos. He recently shot a feature "Back in The Day" with Alec Baldwin, Michael Madsen, Danny Glover and Shannon Doherty. He also has an Arri Alexa Mini and Red camera with a set of Cooke Panchro Speed lenses and a set of Zeiss Compact primes. Below is a link to "Back in The Day" http://www.backinthedaythemovie.com Kate Fisher - Editor
Kate Fisher is a video editor and motion graphics designer based in New York City, and has worked on a variety of narrative and branded content. She is passionate about storytelling, all things creative, and surrounding herself with like-minded people. In her free time you can catch her grabbing a cup of coffee, going for long walks with friends, or catching live music. Braulio Lin - Sound Design
Braulio was born and raised in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, by Taiwanese parents. He moved to New York City to study filmmaking at NYU, where he trained under sound mixer Larry Loewinger, CAS. Braulio has recorded sound for over 70 different projects including feature films, shorts, documentaries, commercials, corporate videos, live events, concerts, and podcasts. Braulio is proficient with production and post-production sound. www.brauliolin.com Clemence Therin - Gaffer
After a bachelor degree of documentary, I worked as a camera operator and an editor for two years in Paris. When I arrived in New York I studied cinematography at NYFA and start working last year as a GE technician. My job as a free lance allows me to work on various projects and meet inspiring teams.
Thank you EVERYONE! I'm Excited to share this Tale with all of you!
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Elissa Piszel
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New York, NY