A short film by Kade Mendelowitz
Premiered November 2, 2019

“A Night for Conversation” is the story of William and Julia, a young married couple who seem to have it all: a nice home, a good income and a beautiful daughter. But there is a dark and unhappy side to the family – and Julia soon finds herself trapped in an emotional and physically abusive relationship, fearing for her life.

“A Night for Conversation” – full movie, 38 minutes.
Director
Writer
Executive Producer
Producer
Producer
Co-Producer		 Kade Mendelowitz
Kade Mendelowitz
Kade Mendelowitz
Maya Salganek
Pete Van Nort
Sam Thompson
A Night for Conversation poster
Production Poster
Cast
Julia
William
Frank
Kathy
Tim
Brenda
Natalie
Peter
Dr. Rita
Father Gengulphus
Jude (Supervisor)
Diana 1
Diana 2
Blair
Pub Waitress
Bartender
Bar Patrons
On Date
Bar Patron 		Mary Conlin
Darren Napoli
Jared Olin
Skyler Borane
Eric Barragan
Nicole Cowans
Nadia Nelson
Adam Gillette
Kellie Bernstein
Sam Thompson
Peter Van Nort
Kaiya Gillette
Ana Vas
Kate Casterline
Heli Valkama
Chris Garber-Slaght,
Frank Chythlook
& Emily Ross
Freddy Gryder

Interviews with the cast, behind the scenes featurettes.


Mary Conlin plays Julia
Darren Napoli plays William

Nicole Cowans plays Brenda
2 minutes with Writer / Director
Kade Mendelowitz

Behind the Scenes making
“A Night for Conversation”
Trailer – 30 seconds
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Part of the “A Night for Conversation” crew working behind the scenes.
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Darren Napoli and Mary Conlin discuss the intent of the next scene with writer/director Kade Mendelowitz – behind the scenes of “A Night for Conversation”.
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N4C producer Maya Salganek watches Cast and Crew behind the scenes.
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N4C Cast and Crew behind the scenes, part of the “A Night for Conversation” behind the scenes.
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Darren Napoli, Kaiya Gillette, Mary Conlin, part of the “A Night for Conversation” behind the scenes.
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Associate Professor and film Producer Maya Salganek shows a student (Daniel M) how to use an Atmos display drive to record HD footage externally on the set of “A Night for Conversation”
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Part of the “A Night for Conversation” crew working behind the scenes.
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Part of the “A Night for Conversation” crew working behind the scenes.
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Darren Napoli as William while filming an intesnse sequence for “A Night for Conversation”.
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Andrew Glynn, Darren Napoli, Jared Olin, Kade Mendelowitz, Mary Conlin, Sam Thompson, part of the “A Night for Conversation” behind the scenes.
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Lara Lotze touches up Darren Napoli’s makeup between takes for “A Night for Conversation”.
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Mary Conlin, Darren Napoli and Jared Olin filming in the Banner House for “A Night for Conversation”.
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Darren Napoli as William and Jared Olin as Frank having fun while filming an intesnse sequence for “A Night for Conversation”.
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Daniel Montague, part of the “A Night for Conversation” camera crew, waits for the next shot to be set.
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N4C Cast and Crew behind the scenes, part of the “A Night for Conversation” behind the scenes.
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Part of the “A Night for Conversation” crew working behind the scenes.
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Director of Photography Mika McCrary helps camera op Andrew Glynn set up the next shot while Skyler Borane and Mary Conlin prep for filming.
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Don’t mind the actor taped (not tied!) to the chair hanging on the floor between takes.
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Keara & Keziah Anderson are the production designers for “A Night for Conversation” working on props.
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Darren Napoli as William sits patiently as Amanda Casterline applies ‘bruise’ makup behind the scenes of “A Night for Conversation”.
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Safety first! Darren Napoli, N4C Cast and Crew behind the scenes, part of the “A Night for Conversation”.
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The “A Night for Conversation” crew (and a few cast) members wrapping up the first day of shooting!
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Ana Vas, Kate Casterline, part of the “A Night for Conversation” behind the scenes.
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Assistant Director Luke Williams gives Kate Casterline a High-Five as Ana Vas, Kate Casterline, Mary Conlin and Nadia Nelson get ready to film a part of the “A Night for Conversation” behind the scenes.
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Darren Napoli, Mary Conlin, part of the “A Night for Conversation” behind the scenes.
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Darren Napoli, Mary Conlin, part of the “A Night for Conversation” behind the scenes.
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Writer/Director Kade Mendelowitz behind th elead cast – (l-r) Darren Napoli, Nicole Cowans, Skyler Borane, Mary Conlin & (font) Eric Barragan. “A Night for Conversation” behind the scenes.
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Mackyle Bogachoff works diligently far behind the scenes editing “A Night for Conversation”.
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The “A Night for Conversation” crew (and a few cast) members wrapping up the first day of shooting!

Credits continue

Director of Photography Mika McCrary
Production Designer Keara Anderson
Production Designer Keziah Anderson
Editor Mackyle Bogachoff
CGI & Post Prod. Supervisor Kade Mendelowitz
Costume Designers Stephanie Rivet & Lara Lotze
Casting Director Carrie Baker, SAG-AFTRA
First Assistant Director Kyleigh Huntsman
Second Assistant Director Luke Alexander Williams
Story Editor Sam Thompson
Assistant Story Editors Keziah Anderson, Andrew Glynn
Make-Up & Hair Lara Lotze
Assistant Make-Up Artists Amanda Casterline, Keara Anderson, Keziah Anderson
A Camera Operator Andrew Glynn
1st Assistant Camera Daniel Montague
2nd Assistant Camera Sam Thompson
B Camera Operator Pete Van Nort
C Camera Operator Josh Chavez
Digital Imaging Tech, Stills Ian Borowski
Sound Mixer John Huynh
Boom Operator Fischer Knapp
Utility Sound Heli Valkama
Second Sound Zong Moua
Script Supervisor Kelsey Nore
Assistant Script Supervisor Kelsey Charlie
Art Dept. Coordinators Keara Anderson
Art Dept. Coordinators Keziah Anderson
Prop Maker Keara Anderson
Prop Maker Keziah Anderson
Art Assistants David Anderson, Adam Gillette
Prop Graphic Designers Mika McCrary, Sam Thompson, Heli Valkama
Gaffer Daniel Walker (XLVII)
Chief Lighting Tech Colby Freel
Key Grip Garrett Wilson
G & E PA Zach Locklear
Location Manager Chris Garber-Slaght
Key Set PA Eric Barragan
Set PA Chris Garber-Slaght
EPK, BTS Interviews, Website Pete Van Nort
EPK, BTS & Additional Stills Ian Borowski, Josh Chavez
Production Office Coord. Amanda Casterline
Music
“3 Seasons Grace” – Josh Eagle (ASCAP)
“My Blue Trick” – Stephen Landon & Joseph Michael McGregor (BMI)
“Centerline” – Kevin Harris (ASCAP)
“Change in Time” – Mark Chosak (BMI)
“Waltz For Josie” – Evelyne Datl (SOCAN)
“Down Home Funk” – Stephen Landon & Joseph Michael McGregor (BMI)
“Carol of the Bells” – Peter Wilhousky – (Digital Juice)
“The Little Drummer Boy” – Katherine Kennicott Davis – (Royal Rites)
“No Life” – Josquin des Pres, Nova Page & Fabien Renoult (BMI)
“Find The Way Home” – Jean Baptiste Bocle (ASCAP)
“Night Watch” – Jack Waldenmaier (BMI)
“Abandoned ” – Pierre Gerwig Langer (SESAC)
“Investigation” – Pierre Gerwig Langer (SESAC)
“Warning Signs” – Steve Skinner (BMI)
“No Life” – Josquin des Pres, Nova Page & Fabien Renoult (BMI)
Special Thanks
David Anderson
Botanical Gardens – UAF – Matthew Carrick and Katie Dikristina
Colville House – UAF Facilities Services
Hess Village Playground – Robin Johnson
Tanya Mendelowitz
Multimakers Multimedia
UAF Bowling Alley – Ryan Keele
UAF Clinic – Dr. BJ Aldrich
UAF Pub – Michael Willis
UAF Pub Parking – Sharon Dunham, Edward Tinajero
Chancellor Daniel M. White