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THE K ITCHEN | PRESS K IT


A MONTEREY MEDIA PRESENTATION

STARRING: Laura Prepon (Lay the Favorite, “That 70’s Show”, Karla, “Orange is the New Black”) Bryan Greenberg (“One Tree Hill”, Friends With Benefits, Bride Wars) Dreama Walker (“Don’t Trust the B-‐-‐-‐-‐ in Apt. 23”, Compliance, Gran Torino) Matt Bush (Adventureland) Tate Ellington (Remember Me) Director: Ishai Setton Writer: Jim Beggarly Producers: Emily Ting Executive Producers: Jim Beggarly, Mynette Louie, Ishai Setton Director of Photography: Josh Silfen Editor: Mark Scovil Production Designer: Valerie Green Music by: blair fun. architecture in helsinki harlem shakes and more… Casting by: Chrissy Fiorilli Comedy Runtime: 80 Minutes ©2012 The Kitchen Movie, LLC MPAA rating: R


Synopsis Jennifer (Laura Prepon) just left her job. Her boyfriend Paul (Bryan Greenberg) has been cheating. Her cynical sister Penny (Dreama Walker) has an inappropriate announcement. Stan’s in love with Jennifer; Kenny’s in love with Penny; friends Amanda and Kim can’t be trusted; dueling bands in the back yard and a manic depressive party photographer who may have forgotten to take his meds: Jennifer is turning 30… So let’s PARTY!

Quotes “★★★ ½ Stars. Quality dramedy with an outstanding ensemble cast. An entertaining dialogue-fest… with a cast that brings their best to every scene” - Film Threat “A delightful, sometimes profane, often painfully honest ensemble comedy. Think Empire Records, but with less 90s jeans and a smaller set. The comparison rings true not just in the fact that both films have great ensembles of young, talented future-stars, but that both films feature a soundtrack that rocks. Clever and fun” - Film School Rejects “Inebriated insanity… The Kitchen follows in the grand tradition of ensemble comedies. The beauty of the film’s cinematography and its script is that absolutely none of it tries too hard. Filming The Kitchen may have been a challenge for the director and his cast, but it’s certainly no challenge to watch.” - Filmoria “An across-the-board, solidly entertaining cast and unpretentious visual storytelling.” - IndieWire “A surprising ensemble experimental-dramedy with a wonderfully attractive cast. Worth your time.” – Videotapeworm “The Kitchen serves up the perfect mix of comedy and drama making it an engaging and often hilarious film that entertains from beginning to end. Besides an amazing ensemble cast, the writing is also top-notch.” – VideoViews “Overall, The Kitchen is a nice enough comedy” – Discdish “Consistently engaging” - Twitch

Festival With music by Fun. (Grammy® award winner), architecture in Helsinki, and many more.


DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT Why set a movie entirely in a kitchen? The idea for THE KITCHEN originated when a producer told Jim Beggarly and myself about a production fund started at Paramount for ultra-low budget films. Jim wrote the first draft of the script of THE KITCHEN. I was instantly excited about the script – it was funny, touching and most importantly took place in one room! We called the aforementioned producer and told her we had the perfect project for Paramount. After reviewing the script she politely explained that what we would not be of interest to Paramount. They were looking for genre projects. They wanted the next PARANORMAL ACTIVITY or JACKASS. And THE KITCHEN was neither. And perhaps that's what drew me to the film. It was touching and funny, it had the characteristics of a great theater piece, but I could picture it cinematically. I thought about all the house parties my roommate and I used to throw in our cramped apartment in Brooklyn. I thought about the way no matter what party I went to, I always for some reason, ended up in the kitchen. I didn’t want THE KITCHEN to just fall by the wayside because we wouldn’t appeal to Paramount. That’s when I found Emily Ting, our producer. I brought her the script and she saw what we saw…and before we knew it, our giant cast and tiny crew moved into a kitchen in Glendale for fifteen glorious days. My main concern with the film was whether or not you would get sick of spending all this time in one room. But knowing and loving films like TAPE, and even, NOISES OFF. I thought if we get the timing right and keep the story moving, we’d be okay. At the core of the entire story is our main character Jennifer Parker. I turned thirty a couple years ago and have many friends who are in the same position. Thirty is an age of self-evaluation – for whatever reason the number holds some sort of expectation for each individual person. As you grow up, you think I’ll be here when I’m 30, I’ll have this certain life, this certain job, this partner and this family that I dreamed. And all too often, we have to come to terms with the reality of where we actually are at that age. With this film, I hoped to explore that concept in the character of Jennifer Parker. Even though she isn’t exactly where she wants to be on this particular evening…I like to think that she realizes that it is just one day of 365. Tomorrow might be better. Tomorrow should be better.


CAST BIOS

Laura Prepon | “Jennifer” Laura Prepon is a versatile actress whose career spans both film and television. She made her television debut on the long running sitcom THAT 70’S SHOW where she portrayed “Donna Pinciotti,” the girlfriend of next door neighbor Eric Forman (Topher Grace).

Prepon recently made memorable guest appearances on CASTLE, HOUSE, and HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER. She also starred as “Hannah” in the ABC series OCTOBER ROAD, opposite Bryan Greenberg.

Next, Prepon stars opposite Bruce Willis and Vince Vaughn in the upcoming film LAY THE FAVORITE for director Stephen Frears, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was picked up for distribution by The Weinstein Company. She will also appear in “Orange is the New Black” an American Netflix original comedy-drama series coming March 2013.

Her previous film credits include COME EARLY MORNING, opposite Ashley Judd, and SLACKERS, opposite Jason Schwartzman.

BRYAN GREENBERG | “Paul”

On screen, Greenberg recently starred as the lead in THE NORMALS, a feature based on David Gilbert’s novel by the same title. Prior to that, Greenberg costarred in Will Gluck’s FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS opposite Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis; THE GOOD GUY costarring Alexis Bledel and Scott Porter; BRIDE WARS, opposite Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway; and NOBEL SON opposite Alan Rickman, Danny DeVito, Bill Pullman and Mary Steenburgen. Additionally, Greenberg was the male lead in Ben Younger's PRIME opposite Uma Thurman and Meryl Streep, which was his breakout role. Greenberg made his big screen debut in Brian Robbins' THE PERFECT SCORE with Erika Christensen, Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson. On television, Greenberg starred in the ABC drama OCTOBER ROAD from Josh Applebaum, Scott Rosenberg and Andre Nemec. Greenberg is well known for his role on HBO's acclaimed series UNSCRIPTED from Grant Heslov and George Clooney's Section Eight production company. In addition, Bryan was the star in the HBO Series HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICA from the creative team behind ENTOURAGE. In addition to acting, Greenberg is an accomplished singer, songwriter and

musician. Greenberg’s songs have been placed on UNSCRIPTED, NOBEL SONG, and OCTOBER ROAD. Additionally, he performed two original songs, as well as a cover song in tribute to the recently deceased indie musician Elliot Smith on ONE TREE HILL.


CAST BIOS (cont.)

DREAMA WALKER | “Penny”

An emerging young talent quickly on the rise, Dreama Walker can currently be seen in her first major starring role on the ABC primetime network television series DON’T TRUST THE B---- IN APARTMENT 23. In the series, Walker stars as “June,” a naïve Midwesterner who moves in with a New York party girl, Chloe (Krysten Ritter). Premiering after MODERN FAMILY, the show is being named one of the “Most Exciting New Series” by the Television Broadcast Critics Association. Walker is most known for her role in director/writer Craig Zobel's drama-thriller film, COMPLIANCE, opposite Ann Dowd and Pat Healy, and is based on a true story about a 19 year old (Walker) who is tormented by a man claiming to be a cop. For her role, she was awarded an "Honorable Mention" in the "Best Actress" category for the 2012 Paste SXSW Film Awards. Walker will also be seen in Lionsgate's GAY DUDE, directed by Chris Nelson. The coming of age comedy is about two guys who make a pact to lose their virginity before prom and find their

friendship tested one of them comes out of the closet. Her other film credits include, Jay Alaimo's CHLORINE, starring Kyra Sedgwick and Tom Sizemore; Ricky Gervais' and Matthew Robinson's THE INVENTION OF LYING, starring Ricky Gervais and Jennifer Garner; Clint Eastwood's GRAN TORINO where she played Ashley Kowalski,' the granddaughter of Eastwood's character. Additional television credits include a number of appearances and roles in notable television shows such as GOSSIP GIRL, MERCY, UGLY BETTY, ROYAL PAINS, and LAW AND ORDER.

MATT BUSH | “Stan”

Actor Matt Bush is quickly amassing an impressive body of work that encompasses both film and television. Bush stars in the indie-comedy HIGH SCHOOL, with Adrien Brody and Michael Chiklis, The Weinstein Company's PIRANHA 3DD and Warner Bros' TROUBLE WITH THE CURVE with Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams and Justin Timberlake. Bush starred in NICE GUY JOHNNY, from director Ed Burns, Kenneth Lonergan's MARGARET, with Matt Damon, Mark Ruffalo and Anna Paquin, and costarred in Miramax's coming-of-age comedy, ADVENTURELAND, with Kristen Stewart and Ryan Reynolds, from writer/director Greg Mottola (SUPERBAD). He also appeared in Rob Zombie's Halloween sequel, H2 for Dimension Films. He made

his feature film debut in director Alex Steyermark's ONE LAST THING, with Ethan Hawke and Michael Angarano.

In television, Bush last starred on the TBS' comedy series, GLORY DAZE. Other television credits include LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT, VERONICA MARS, SCRUBS and TV FUNHOUSE. Bush starred as "Puck" in Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the Ritz Theater in New York.


CAST BIOS (cont.)

TATE ELL INGTON | “Kenny”

Tate Ellington can currently be seen as the lead in Fox Digital Studios' comedy, THE WOLFPACK OF RESEDA. The web series follows a hapless suburbanite who becomes convinced he has been bitten by a werewolf and fully embraces his new 'powers.' Ellington also costars on ABC's new hit comedy, DON’T TRUST THE B---- IN APT 23, in a recurring role opposite Dreama Walker and Krysten Ritter. Ellington is best known for his role as Robert Pattinson's best friend 'Aiden' in the Summit Feature film REMEMBER ME opposite Pierce Brosnan and Chris Cooper. He also starred in the indie film THE ELEPHANT KING, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, and garnered him a Best Actor award at the Brooklyn

International Film Festival. Additional film credits include TAKING CHANCE for HBO Film, RED opposite Brian Cox, and the independent features NORTHEAST, SILVER TONGUES, RED HOOK, BREAKING UPWARDS, DESCENT and Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson’s THE INVENTION OF LYING.

Ellington’s theatre credits include THE PHILANTHROPIST on Broadway opposite Matthew Broderick and Steven Weber, THE SHAPE OF THINGS for the Rising Sun Performance Company, and the 2004 Fringe Festival-winning DOG SEES GOD at the SoHo Playhouse. TV credits include THE GOOD WIFE, RESCUE ME, THE GLADES, and ABC's THE UNUSUALS.


CREW BIOS

ISHAI SETTON | D irECTOR Ishai's feature-film directorial debut, THE BIG BAD SWIM premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and screened at the many prestigious film festivals in the US and overseas. Setton won a Jury Award for Best Director from the Seattle International Film Festival and the film won Best American Independent Film from the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. THE BIG BAD SWIM can currently be seen on Starz, iTunes, and on DVD. Setton also works professionally as a film instructor and editor. Setton has taught filmmaking and directing at the New York Film Academy, YouTube, Semester at Sea, School of Cinema and Performing Arts, and served as a mentor in the HBO ReelWorks Filmmaking Program. As an editor, Setton has cut feature documentaries for acclaimed directors Jared Leto and Ondi Timoner.

Setton currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, 2 kids, and a lot of hard drives. THE KITCHEN is Ishai Setton's third feature film.

J IM BEGGARLY | Writer

In addition to THE KITCHEN, Jim has also written, and co-produced, the film FREE SAMPLES, starring Jess Weixler, Jesse Eisenberg, Jason Ritter, Halley Feiffer and Tippi Hedren. FREE SAMPLES premiered at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival.

Beggarly is repped by Gersh and Untitled Entertainment.

EMILY T ING | Producer

Emily Ting is a graduate of the Film/TV program at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Working equally comfortably in fiction and nonfiction, Ting has made several shorts, UNBOUND FEET, ONE NIGHT STAND, WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT, REALITY CHECK, that have screened at film festivals across the nation and broadcast on cable and/or streamed online. She is currently in post on her latest short THE DISTANCE BETWEEN, starring Amber Stevens. Her feature documentary, FAMILY INC., about her experience of working for the family toy business in Hong Kong, screened at several film festivals nationwide, including Cinequest, where it premiered. FAMILY INC. is being distributed by 7th Art Releasing and can be seen on the Documentary Channel currently. Ting is currently splitting her time between Los Angeles and Hong Kong, where she

continues to run her father’s toy company. THE KITCHEN is her first narrative feature.


CREW BIOS (cont) MYNETTE LOU IE | EXECUTIVE Producer

Mynette Louie is a New York-based independent producer. She produced Marshall Lewy’s CALIFORNIA SOLO starring Robert Carlyle, which premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and will be distributed by Strand Releasing; P. Benoit's Haitian immigrant drama STONES IN THE SUN starring Edwidge Danticat, which will premiere at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival; and Tze Chun's award-winning CHILDREN OF INVENTION, which premiered at Sundance 2009, played over 50 film festivals, won 17 festival awards, and was released theatrically and on VOD and DVD in 2010. She also co-produced Andrew Bujalski’s MUTUAL APPRECIATION, which premiered at SXSW.

JOSH S ILFEN | D irector of Photography

Josh Silfen has been working as a DP since graduating from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts in 2001. In that time, he has shot myriad shorts, commercials, music videos, documentaries, and features, including the award winning festival favorites THE BIG BAD SWIM (Tribeca ‘06), and GOODBYE BABY (Slamdance ‘08). His recent films include TO BE FRIENDS, from executive producer Aaron Eckhart, which was featured as the opening night selection at the 2010 Boston Film Festival where it won the award for Best Cinematography and SILVER TONGUES, which premiered at the 2011 Slamdance Film Festival where it won the Audience Award for Best Film. THE KITCHEN is Josh’s ninth feature film and his third with director Ishai Setton.

CHRISSY F IOR ILL I | CASTING D IRECTOR

A native of North Carolina, Chrissy relocated to Los Angeles in 2011 after six years working alongside a number of notable Casting Directors in New York City. Her work on the first season of THE GOOD WIFE alongside Casting Director Mark Saks was recognized with an Emmy nomination, as well as a win at the 2010 CSA Artios Awards. In addition to THE KITCHEN, her credits include HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICA (HBO), 90210 (CW), SUBURGATORY (ABC), and THE RETURN OF JEZEBEL JAMES (FOX), the films THE MEN WHO STARE AT GOATS, 23 BLAST, LAST WORDS OF THE HOLY GHOST, DEAD RIVER, and PERCY JACKSON, and a multitude of commercial and voiceover campaigns.


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THE KITCHEN Laura Prepon and Bryan Greenberg

THE KITCHEN Laura Prepon


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THE KITCHEN Bryan Greenberg and Laura Prepon

THE KITCHEN Laura Prepon and Dreama Walker



THE KITCHEN Laura Prepon

THE KITCHEN The girlfriends



THE KITCHEN Matt Bush and friend

THE KITCHEN Dreama Walker


ABOUT THE COMPANY

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