Internationally acclaimed, award-winning poet, activist, screenwriter, actor and producer Jeanne Marie Spicuzza stars in "Field Day," a fast-paced, controversial high definition short film now available on DVD. Cinematographer John OShaughnessy ("Shooter") makes his directorial debut.
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 24, 2005 -- Sometimes the horrors of the past are the lessons of the future. A student of American history is introduced to a new way of thinking by three young friends, who invite her to partake in "war games." The group sets out and soon learns about the nature of survival and conquest while confronted by the question, "What is the true cost of war?" Only their experience in "Field Day" can answer.
With a stellar cast, including Will Keir, Billy Bradley and Robert DoBrev, brought forth by casting director Davida Vaccaro (ABC's 'The Bachelor' series), along with costume designer Lisa Ormiston ("Bathing in Absentia") and the talents of producer Isabelle Stead, "Field Day" is vividly realized through a surprising transformation that will shock audiences worldwide. The film premiered to audiences at Raleigh Studios' Chaplin Theatre in Los Angeles in October 2004 to much enthusiasm and praise.
"Field Day" is distributed by Inoculation Group, a division of Seasons & a Muse, Inc., and is available through Amazon.com. A percentage of profits are donated to non-profit peace organizations. For more information, contact Seasons & a Muse at info@seasonsandamuse.com.
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Jeanne Marie Spicuzza is the author of various works, including 'beautiful, terrible & true,' a collection of poetry and writings, and the stage play 'Hope is My Favorite Color.' Nominated "Woman of the Year" in 1998 through the National Organization of Women, Spicuzza has performed internationally at festivals and venues like Lollapalooza, Ladyfest and the Nuyorican Poets Café. She has appeared on BBC Radio, ROR FM Italia and more. Her work has been hailed by David Lynch, Sally Potter, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, The Vatican Division of Arts and Culture and others. Spicuzza is in currently in development of two much-anticipated feature films, "Making Angels," with director Julie Dash ("Daughters of the Dust," "The Rose Parks Story"), and "Breath of God." She currently lives and works in Los Angeles with her partner, former Violent Femmes and BoDeans drummer, Guy Hoffman.
John O'Shaughessey was freelance cameraman in Chicago before starting a production company, Image Dynamics, Inc., specializing in corporate, commercial, and educational films for companies like McDonalds, State Farm Insurance, and Scholastic Books. While helping run the company and working as the staff cinematographer, John continued to shoot independent features and short films on the side. He sold his interest in the company in 1997 and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in motion pictures full time. John has a BA in filmmaking from Columbia College, Chicago, and an MFA in cinematography from the American Film Institute.
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