About our award winning documentary When Broomsticks Were king :
Born on the streets of Brooklyn, New York the game of Stickball became an Urban right of passage for those neighborhood kids looking for a way to emulate the legendary Baseball players of their time.Instead of Ebbetts Field, Lousville Sluggers, and Pinstripes, On the streets of Brooklyn all you needed was a Broomstick, a rubber ball, and a couple of sewer caps.The local rivalries sometimes became intense when rival teams from different streets competed in unofficial leagues.The prize of winning the local stickball championship did not include trophies or champagne celebrations, but merely the precious pride of neighborhood bragging rights.In the age of the of a technological revolution this documentary style comedy is a tribute to Brooklyn stickball and the hero’s who played the game, It tells a story about a simpler time, not so long ago, on the streets of Brooklyn... .
In Brooklyn, the word on the street is sometimes more powerful than the truth itself. In a world where crime and corruption feeds the greed and power of the underground, sometimes trouble is waiting just around the corner.
Looking for inspiration, Henry (Frederick Silo Gunsch), a frustrated writer fired from his dead end job, follows Jimmy (Edward Heegan) and his crew Frank (Dennis Maddocks Jr.) and Sal (William Cantera) on an urban adventure that ends up in a game of cat and mouse with a mysterious vigilante.
Based on the screenplay by writer/director Jason Cusato and Director of Photography Asa Davis, York Street will take you on a unique urban adventure through the Streets of Brooklyn and into the mind of an inquiring storyteller.
As Jimmy and the boys embark on their biggest score yet, the boss of the local underground crime world Sonny (Fred Bernard) is hot on their tail. With his heavyweight team of old school wise guys Tony and Pete (Raymond Francis Goffio and Frank Peretti), Sonny tries to keep Jimmy and his boys in line, and on the fast track to earning quick cash.
Sonny tries to unravel Jimmy’s next score with the help of a mutual friend/informant, who is forced into coercion due to an outstanding gambling debt, and the impending threats of a rival organization. Embark on a Journey shot exclusively on the streets of Brooklyn; down the cobble stoned streets of downtown, and through the tunnels of the NYC Subway system. Sweat through a foot pursuit through back alleys, and watch shady deals go down in local pubs. Join a car chase under the Elevated trains of McDonald Avenue and arrive on the shores of Coney Island. Park Slope Films latest feature York Street puts a new spin on an old story while the raw elements of the Brooklyn Streets provide a backdrop, as well as an important character that helps to chronicle this entangled plotline.
..Some people search their entire lives for there inspiration, but sometimes inspiration finds you."
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Watch the complete interview with Manhattan Movie Magazine
on Aug. 27th 2007 at the Independent Features Film Festival.
Where " When Broomstick were king " took home the "Buzz Award'
for the most talked about film at the festival.
Here are some of the stuff that Park Slope Films has done. If you like to see more of our stuff visit us at Park Slope Films.com or visit us on You Tube
About me: A small company launched in 1999, Park Slope Films began with a staff of two, and has since expanded to become a fully staffed production company. Dedicated to creating films that remain true to the independent spirit, we seek to produce original works of all genres generated from both in-house and outside sources. In an effort to preserve the art of film, we are keenly interested in developing projects centered upon the creation of a dialogue with the audience. To this end, we collaborate with our community and its local artists in order to produce films that reflect an authentic New York experience...
Who I'd like to meet:
Our Newest Short " The Confession "
After Witnessing her brother murder someone, a young women
( Christine Spencer ) becomes emotionally distraught and turns
to the church for council. When her farther ( Fred bernard ) finds out
she may reveal her brothers crime to the priest, he tracks her down in order
to change her mind.
Check out the latest trailer from New Visions Film Group's latest horror... Wanga Woman... featuring hurricane Katrina Survivor/actress Melanie James... and actor Chris Tucker's brother... Dexter Tucker
Hey everyone, I hope this finds you all well…
We're excited to announce that the new Meanwhiles record Slow Motion Summer in all it's bleary-eyed, indie-rock glory is now printed, packaged, produced, posted online, and in all ways.. available.
The CD features Alan Weatherhead playing pedal steel guitar and orchestral samples on “Whenever You Need Me,” and Nadine Khouri singing subway-tunnel echoed vocals on “Dreams From the Underground.”
Limited edition, hand painted CDs by Todd Allen, standard CDs in cases, high quality MP3 downloads and free listens available on our myspace page or at Meanwhiles. com through PayPal.
Those of you in NY can pick up a copy this Sunday at Rebar in DUMBO, Brooklyn where Todd and I will be playing an intimate set at 8pm.
Got some good things planned for the near future… videos, tours, collaborations, live MP3s, and new songs begging to be recorded. Check out Meanwhiles. com for details…
Thank you as always. We hope you can take a listen.
“Keep on the sunny side,”
Josh/Meanwhiles
Hey all.. doing an early show in Williamsburg, Brooklyn this Friday night with Michigan's Farewell Republic at Public Assembly (formerly Galapagos). So, come on down for some early drinks and songs about dreams, distractions, heartbreak, and of couse.. television.
This is John Johnson of Darkstone Entertainment. I am dropping by to let you know I have started a bi-weekly horror radio show. Just click on our myspace site and check it out in the blogs. It is absolutely free and will always be. It is filled with horror based music and old radio dramas from the 30's and 40's. Also I will be yappin about my work in the genre film industry and celebrating horror in general. So if you got the time give it a listen and let me know what you think. Salut!
your going to have to make another page for apostles and all the awards we are going to get for it!!!!did you see me act in that one yet???wow im good no lapanta or devito but god!!!!lol
Have you heard of the Big Muddy Film Festival, its in Southern Illinois. My brother spear headed it last year, I think you submit your films this year! (not that you need any more awards!)
