About the Film
Synopsis
NYC Rooftop Story is a romantic comedy produced, written and directed by Ricardo Catalan Jr. David is an ivy-league-educated writer who loses his longtime girlfriend and ability to write. A cathartic episode occurs on the rooftop which triggers his pursuit of Misha, a famous international model, and his latent creative writing. In four days, his life completely transforms beyond his initial intention. Life is a comedy spiced with the ups and downs.
Director's Biography
Ricardo Catalan Jr, a New York City filmmaker, is the producer, writer and director of the award-winning film, NYC Rooftop Story (www.nycrooftopstory.com).
Ricardo, originally from the Philippines, graduated in Southern New Hampshire University with an MBA degree. Soon after, he went to New York City to embark in his quest for an art overload.
He delve into the entire spectrum of New York City creative arts such as painting, photography, acting, writing, directing, fabric design, fashion design, graphic design, digital film editing. website design, media development (https://rcat.media) and finally, filmmaking.
Filmmaking is where his heart is. Ricardo firmly believes in creating socially-relevant and audience-centric films.
The Director is now currently based in Manila, Philippines and is continually pursuing film, social media commercial, blog and has a youtube channel — RCAT Media.
"Filmmaking is a splice of life relived and magnified to the nth times" — Ricardo Catalan Jr.
Production
Producer, Writer & Director - Ricardo Catalan Jr.
Technical Advisor - Amos Feldman
Music Director - Phil Allen
Choreography - Nahar River
Marketing & Promotions - Amelie McKendry/Lana Asanin
Production Assistants - Michelle Pichon/Simeon Rose/Andro Macapinlac
/Nicole Quintero Ochoa/Ibrahima B. Diallo
Makeup Artist - Caitlin Cassidy
Music - Phil Allen, Frank Lamboy, Jenn Cuneta. Maverick, Ellenie Galestian, Arthur Gallestian
Cast
David - Geoff Kanick
Misha - Lana Asanin
Susan - Georgina Philipps
Zach - Bryan Williams
Ella the Fashion Reporter &
Nikki the Nightbird - Amelie McKendry
Barbara - Johanna Duk
Carmela - Nahar River
Gunther - Karim Elkholy
Ginny - Michelle Pichon
Ingrid - Lisa Lakatos
Ana - Marie Zoumanigui
Don - Jannick Raunow
Caroline - Samantha Ballard
Singh - Pal Singh
Judith - Paulina Simkin
Ethel - Vicky Poole
Sonia - Danielle Loizou
Christine - Megan Parsons
Derrick the Bouncer - Chris Pollard
Barbara’s plant recipient - Simeon Rose
Muchita (yorkshire terrier) - Dino
Armand (David’s father) - Armand Punzalan
Club Music DJ - Frank Lamboy
NYC Rooftop Story - Official Movie Trailer
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NYC Rooftop Story - Full Feature Film Viewing
You can now watch at RCAT Media youtube channel the award-winning feature film "NYC Rooftop Story". Please subscribe, like and share. Thank you!
NYC Rooftop Story Movie Poster
RCAT Media produced the award-winning movie “NYC Rooftop Story” in 2013. In the lead roles are Geoff Kanick as “David” and Lana Asanin as “Misha”. NYC Rooftop Story was given the following awards and nominations: www.nycrooftopstory.com
- Award of Merit winner at the IndieFest 2013 in California, USA
- Best Short Film winner at the Madrid International Film Festival 2014 (MIFF) in Madrid, Spain
- Best Indie Producer and Most Popular Film winner (now a feature movie) at the International Film Festival Manhattan (IFFM) in New York City, NY 2014
- Officially selected for screening at the New Filmmakers in New York City, NY 2014
- Officially selected for screening at the Buffalo International Film Festival at Buffalo, NY 2014
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