In this recently completed 91 minute feature film, a man (PJ), has witnessed a horrific accident and subsequently retreats within himself. He barely talks, and doesn't even know who he is. He is brought to a hospital where the resident doctor tries to get through to him with the help of PJ's bitter ex-girlfriend. All the while, the doctor is fighting his own life's demons, and an out-of-touch supervisor who wants PJ permanently committed.
Relevant questions of God and faith are tackled in this dramatic, yet inspiring film based on Mark Mcquown's award-winning play.
John Heard . . . Dr. Alan Shearson
Howard Nash . . . Charles
Vincent Pastore . . . Burt
Patricia Rae . . . Shelly
Robert Picardo . . . Stan Jamison
Hallie Kate Eisenberg . . . Pauline
Glynnis O'Connor . . . Evelyn
Eddie Malvarca . . . Alex the Bookie
Dina Kriger . . . Claire
Spencer Strumwasser . . . Young Charles
Lavinia Dowdell . . . Mariah
Tim Cinnante . . . Tony
Joseph Stramandi . . . Lombardi
CREW:
Russ Emanuel . . . Producer/Director
Howard Nash . . . Producer
Craig Frankel . . . Executive Producer
Russell W. Hooper III . . . Executive Producer
Mark Mc Quown . . . Story/Screenplay
Emilio Iasiello . . . Screenplay
Raz Cunningham . . . Unit Production Manager
Seth Melnick . . . Director of Photography
Christopher Hamilton . . . 2nd Unit Director of Photography
Sarah Kirchner . . . Production Designer
Lisa Faibish . . . Costume Designer
Lauzanne Nel . . . Key Makeup Artist
Haruyo Sawada . . . 2nd Unit Makeup Artist
Joshua Hilson . . . Production/Post Sound Mixer
Ernest J. Saunders III . . . 2nd Unit Production Sound Mixer
Chuck Reina . . . Boom Operator
Scott Brown . . . 2nd Unit Boom Operator
Emile Haris . . . Editor
Neil Argo . . . Composer
José Feliciano . . . Songwriter ("Face the Music")
Zeynep Catal . . . Gaffer
Jason De Jesus . . . Grip
Aileen Taylor . . . First AC
Jeremy L. Luena . . . Second AC
Amy Williams . . . Location Manager
Pavel Ezrohi . . . First AD
Kary Hyun-Jeong Rho . . . Second AD/Still Photographer
Joseph Notovitz . . . Still Photographer/Poster Artist
Lisa Greenberg . . . Still Photographer
Nick Smirnoff . . . 2nd Unit Still Photographer
Patrick Molloy . . . Documentarian
Sam O'Brien . . . Production Coordinator
Jason Foulke . . . Script Supervisor
John-Eric Schuman . . . Stunt Coordinator
Who I'd like to meet:
Those interested in films/filmmaking.
Congrats on all your nominations, awards and press. The video clips are great. I look forward to seeing P.J. at a theatre near me directed by an award-winning veteran.
well... my producer says he just filled out the imdb info for "my gift." he says some of the names are missing but we'll fill them out later. but it is posted and will take time as you know imdb takes a long time to process.
it's neat to start off a new year with a movie playing in a festival. but starting off a new year with a new movie with an award is truly beautiful. i'm really honored that i know you and that in itself is a gift.
Hey Russ, Great to see you & pleasure to work on DRIVEN. It was a good day. Thanx for the opportunity, & i am glad you found your black bag!! LOL!!!! See you on the next film
Hi Russ I'm so happy for you that everything going well in your carrier and with this movie, don't forget to invite me to the premiere I will love to see it! and don't for get about me :) your Production Designer in LA :) always great work with you ! One again I really Happy for you!!!
Great interview!! Thanks for posting the easy link for the podcast of the James Madison show interview you did. It was unexpected to have that window on the creative process of a filmmaker creating a major motion picture. I am struck again and again by the community you create through your humble and respectful affiliations with great talent. Can't wait to see P.J., and "Driven" promises to bring yet more of the great collaborative talent of your "Borg", Russ. best wishes, Paula
