Based on true accounts by investigators and survivors of human trafficking and psychiatric institutions, this film aims to entertain, educate and enlighten audiences to some of the horrors that go on in present day.

As with most things, the truth is generally more gruesome than fiction, and this film will explore those realities in the context of the hero’s struggle for survival after waking up with no memory in a strange and isolated asylum.

If that happened to you, what would you do? And what would you do when you uncovered the true horrors that lurk behind Nurse Karmen’s smile, and Dr. Oberheimmer’s countenance.

This film is proudly shot in and around Austin, Texas with an all-Texas cast and crew.

You can check out the film’s website (in construction) here: www.AmnesiaTheMovie.com

You can also follow the film’s progress on Twitter and Facebook.

You can also learn more about Writer/Director Val Gameiro by reading his blog here.

Deferred pay. Shooting in late September 2011. This is a no gore and no nudity horror/thriller based on true events of psychiatric abuse of human rights, and human trafficking.

Please submit headshot and resume to: casting  (at) idealsceneproductions (dot) com

Day 1: Wednesday, April 27^th evening

Day 2: Wednesday, May 4^th evening

PROTAGONIST: an athletic man in his early to mid 20s, a patient in an asylum. Must have a wide range, as the story is a rollercoaster ride based on true stories.

ANTAGONIST: a deranged man in his 50-60s, wholly dedicated to his research. A lot of subtext and nuances in  this role.

NURSE: She is the antagonist’s right hand, a devoted assistant, and psychotic woman. A scary bombshell with a thick Slavic accent. Must be tall and strong, and capable of instilling respect in patients and other orderlies, and throwing them around.

SERF: a male labor slave from Mozambique. He’s thin and frail, but maintains a positive attitude. Must be able to pass as someone from Mozambique, and learn a few words in Xi-ronga, one of the Mozambican dialects. This is the hero’s best friend.

HEROINE: probably the most challenging role, a woman in her late teens to early 20s, who’s a victim of human trafficking and does not speak. She is used by the Antagonist for commercial sex and is kept doped up. Must be able to communicate without words. When she does speak, she is of Slavic descent, hence a good accent is important. Small framed.

YOUNG GIRL: The heroine’s sister, and a pre-teen to early teen. No dialog either, just emotions and actions. Thin.

Austin, Texas independent filmmaker, Val Gameiro, directed this amazing short film based on true events that took place in McDade, Texas back on Christmas day 1883. A story of true bonds that transcend time, space and the confines of mortal life.

Aided by a formidable crew composed of talented people based in Austin, the shoot wrapped about 2,5 hours ahead of schedule.

We look forward to seeing this short film submitted to film festivals, and getting seen by as many people around the world as possible!

Warm thanks to Angela Lee of Big Plume Productions for writing and producing  this amazing story, and for bringing us on board.

You can visit the short film’s website at: sunsetinmcdade.idealsceneproductions.com

You can also read the Director’s blog at: www.valgameiro.com

Sunset in McDade is presently in pre-production, with all casting done and rehearsals in full swing.

The production, which is getting ample help from the locals, is set to shoot between September 24th and 26th, after which it will be looking to submit to major film festivals.

“We wanted to bring the McDade community together for this adventure, and showcase one of the many gems which make Texas such a wonderful location for feature films,” says Val Gameiro, who also had to say this about the story: “It was a very cool concept… I was hooked from the get go. Angela had a really good story to tell; and there’s so much potential. To me, it’s a story of loyalty, and devotion, and spirituality.”

The film web site was created and is being hosted by Ideal Scene Productions: sunsetinmcdade.idealsceneproductions.com

This is a supernatural western story with a very important message.

Performance will take place on June 6th, 2010 at St. Edward’s University, Ragsdale Center, Jones Auditorium, from 4-6pm.

It’s free and open to the public.

We’re very proud to be helping out at this Austin-unique event in March 2010.

We’ll be filming some music events, and it promises to be a lot of fun.

For those technically inclined, we’ll be shooting with the Panasonic HVX200 (our baby, right after our doggies Bella and Mia), and the Firestore FS-100 100GB firewire drive, which allows up to 468 minuteso f 720p footage (P2 PN).

Rita Quinn Photography (our “wife” company) will also be participating doing photography work, of course.

Austin rocks!

It was our first foray into using a 35mm adapter (a Brevis) with the DP’s HVX200 (Terrel J. Melton).

There’s a short website about the project here.