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.
Director Writer Executive Producer Producer Producer Co-Producer | Kade Mendelowitz Kade Mendelowitz Kade Mendelowitz Maya Salganek Pete Van Nort Sam Thompson |

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 |































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 | |
Luke Alexander Williams | ||
Story Editor | Sam Thompson | |
Assistant Story Editors | Keziah Anderson, Andrew Glynn | |
Make-Up & Hair | Lara Lotze | |
Amanda Casterline, Keara Anderson, Keziah Anderson | ||
A Camera Operator | Andrew Glynn | |
1st Assistant Camera | Daniel Montague | |
2nd Assistant Camera | Sam Thompson | |
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 |