It's Me, Matthew! It's Me, Matthew!



A Quality Team Behind “It’s Me, Matthew!”

March 2nd, 2008 · 6 Comments · Main

There are so many people who collaborated on It’s Me, Matthew! and made this film come to fruition. I have to say, I could not have gotten through this without my Charlie’s Angels. My two associate producers Louise Devery and Antonia Kasper, and the production manager Tracy Strumpet, were my right hand and rocks at different points during the course of this journey. Most importantly they believe in me and my vision.

Each and every member of our crew was vital to this project. Michael LaVoie, our wonderful Director of Photography, beautifully captured the visual of each scene. Thank you to Neil Stephens for his technical support and Stephaun St. Paul, who captured the essence of each performance. The post production editor, Patrick Flynn, was unparalleled with his collaboration, because of his deep understanding of of my vision for this project and making it come true. Jo Cunningham, our sound designer and mixer, enriched the product with expertise, filled out the tone and subtext, and gave the film a third dimension. They all gave the film realistic and believable colors and detail that made this project something I am proud of.

Melissa Russo gave a vulnerable performance in the role of Maria. Monique Crous played the hard-edged Roommate, true to comedy. Thomas Harlan was believable as a menacing Doctor and Kelsey Ruvolo was authentic as a light-hearted Stage Manager. These key characters were essential to the film’s back-story and kept the story line moving. These actors/actresses played their roles truthfully and were delight to work with.

Make-up artist and hair stylist, Sonya Tsuchigane and Andrea Kooharian, added to “the look” of each differing character and stayed within the period of the film. The crew including: Kim Marcelino, James Madrid, Matt Bryant, and Andrew Roddewig graciously worked long, hard hours, and remained professional even under some very difficult circumstances. Johnny Pisano diligently came to the production’s rescue with a song hours before our deadline. Dan Bocchino, our promotions designer, who collaborated with me on the telling of a visual story. My production staff Margaret Baker and Mikal Saint George.

Without these wonderful people, “It’s Me, Matthew!” would never have had the production value that it has. I am very proud to have worked with each and every one of them and what they represent in the film. I wholeheartedly appreciate and want to thank the entire team for all their talent, hard work, and contribution!

6 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Louise // Mar 3, 2008 at 11:05am

    Hey Michael,

    Proud to say I was with you from the beginning and that I made the first Production phone call for us! One of many more to follow. I enjoyed the aspects of pre production the most.
    Mostly, being there for you, when you needed me.
    Here to a great start !

    Love, Louise

  • 2 Shelly // Mar 4, 2008 at 12:49pm

    Can’t wait, the trailer looks great.

  • 3 Antonia // Mar 5, 2008 at 10:05pm

    Great working with and for you! This is a wonderful project. Thank you too!

    Sincerely,
    One of your “Angels”
    (Can I be Jaclyn Smith? lol)

  • 4 your cuz // Mar 7, 2008 at 8:52pm

    your story is powerful and must be told. the truth shall set you free. much love & luck to you…all our love, your cousins….l & d

  • 5 Ann Mace // Apr 15, 2008 at 5:38am

    Wow – this has me riveted. I want to see this! The trailer has me feeling both curious and supportive of the lead character. Emotionally haunting and healing.

  • 6 Lisa (Alex's cousin) // May 5, 2008 at 6:28pm

    Hi Michael,
    Was really nice seeing you again. The trailer looks great, I look forward to seeing the movie.

    Lots of luck to you
    Lisa

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