Chasing Shadows

Needs your Help What is chasing shadows?

Chasing shadows is a 15-minute 16:9 HD student film written, directed and produced by

Joseph Eulo. A Union County College Alumni attending the New School University studying Film. Production begins on April 20th in Brooklyn NY and on Saturday April 21st and Sunday April 22nd in Ocean City New Jersey

What is the Film About?

The film is set in the family resort town of Ocean City, a 2- mile wide barrier island in southern New Jersey. The narrative is centered on a day in the life of little Anthony Heavens, a 9-year-old boy who wanders the streets and boardwalk of this small barrier island in search of himself, his father and his own place in the world. Abandoned by his war-torn father and abused by his alcoholic mother. Anthony is reminded of his loss through his mothers violence and from the people he meets on the streets of a city known to be Americas Greatest Family Resort. After discovering his father's whereabouts, Anthony sets out to find him. Along the way he must face his fears, confront the neighborhood bully, and outwit a determined truant officer. Will little Anthony find what he is looking for? Or will he roam the streets, beaches, and boards of this small barrier island chasing shadows?

Who is Involved?
Writer/Director/Producer: Joseph Eulo Production Company: NULL and VOID Productions in collaboration with the Indie Film Collective and The Dedicated Actors Group (DAG) Executive Producer(s): Mark Soifer, Flossi Micciolo Producer(s) (NYC): Nicole Drayton, Alex Moscato, and Anthony Sepulveda Producer(s) (OCNJ): Peggy Hoy, Joe Brennan, and Denise Burns Cast: Elijah Rey Hernandez, Taina Elena, Yaron Urbas, Oev Urbas, Jason Simba, Yoseph Haredy, Jennifer Johnston, Anna Ladner, Chris Kardos, Ruby Doran, Gilberto De La Fuente, Tom Kramer. Crew: Suzette Reyes, Todd Nickens, Earl Harris, Nicole Drayton, Alex Moscato, Anthony Sepulveda, Jon Castro, Sarah Valerie, Ness Ross Zeppelin, Jennifer Rodriguez. Documentary Crew: Tania Elena, Yaron Urbas, Peggy Hoy, and Michael Villastrigo.

Where Can I read the script?

If you wish you can read the latest draft of the script at http://chasingshadows.josepheulo.com/script/

Meet Joe Eulo

Hi im Joseph Eulo, the writer, director, and producer of chasing shadows. I began writing this story five years ago in John Russells English Honors course at Union County College in Cranford New Jersey, a place where I discovered my potential and where professors like John encouraged me to explore my interest in film. I am a filmmaker today because of my experiences and relationships I found there. The narrative of this film is based in Ocean City New Jersey during the early 1980s. Ocean City is a special place for a kid to grow up in and this film is loosely based on my adventures and experiences there. I was known by a few as the Waif of Ocean City the kid who gave directions to tourist in the springtime, sold newspapers on the beach in the summer, and helped little old ladies carry groceries bags to their cars in the winter. Mark Soifer was Ocean Citys Public Relations Director back then and he acted, unknowingly to both of us, as a father figure to me. Mark was someone a kid could look up to and count on. Back then I ran errands for Mark and performed odd jobs for the shopkeepers on Asbury Avenue. I been to or in almost every church in town and was saved at least once (or twice) at them all. The congregations of these churches showered me with the attention I desperately sought. Those who knew me back then called me Joey, and the island and the people on it were my greatest solace. Ocean City was the best place to be as a kid. On my many adventures there I met new people, discovered new things, and came to know the island like the back of my hand. I knew where the cracks in the sidewalk were, which planks on the boardwalk were loose and which beaches were best to fly kites. Ocean City was then (and still is now) the best place in the world to grow up. And all though, I moved away, I keep finding myself drawn back to the island standing at the edge of my favorite jetty watching the sunrise and feeding the seagulls. I am returning to Ocean City once more for my latest adventure in April 2012. I will shoot a short fictional film about a 9-year-old boy named Anthony Heavens who roams the streets and boards of this small barrier island in search of himself, his father, and his own place in the world.

Why Should I Help?

Anthony is a character we all can relate to. We understand his desperate need for his fathers attention and his longing for a mothers love. We can relate to his desire to be accepted and can empathize with his sadness when he is rejected. We recognize what it is like to face overwhelming odds and insurmountable obstacles and the happiness and relief when we overcome them. Little Anthony must face his challenges at the tender age of nine. This is a story that should be told and we need your help to make it happen. chasing shadows is an emotional, dark, and gritty story about a child who searches for himself, his father, and his own place in the world. Anthony never gives up, even in his darkest hour, always holding onto his faith and hope for the future. chasing shadows is an emotional, dark, and gritty story, but one with a hope for us all.

Are you in the Press or Online?

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ChasingShadowsOCNJ Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/channels/chasingshadows Website: http://chasingshadows.josepheulo.com Waif of Ocean City' Returns 30 Years Later as Filmmaker By Mary Oves, 3/27/12 Ocean City Patch. http://goo.gl/5Ga0S The Return of Joey Eulo,... By Mark Soifer, Ocean City Publicist , 3/21/12. http://goo.gl/lpr6X Filmmaker returns to childhood home for movie by Ann Richardson, 4/4/12, Ocean City Gazette. http://goo.gl/8wU7a

Have you done any films before?

Yes, I have experience in development, pre-production, production and postproduction. My reel can be seen at http://vimeo.com/channels/joeeulo Girl & Dog http://vimeo.com/28278738 in Summer 2011, I shot, directed, and edited this NBCU/UCB Diversity Scholarship video for Nicole Pasquale. PETA PETA http://vimeo.com/27821240 In Summer of 2011 I shot, co-directed (with Suzette Reyes), and edited this mocumentary sketch for Charla Lauriston an Improv performer. This film was chosen to be screened at the magnate theater in NY. Day Camp Kids Come out and Play http://vimeo.com/25706000 In Spring 2011, I shot, directed, and edited a comedy sketch to promote a monthly show for an independent Improv team called the Day Camp Kids. The Last American Shoemaker http://vimeo.com/23475543 In fall 2011, I produced and directed this 8 minute documentary for a class. The first film that I ever shot. It was chosen for FINE Cuts the following spring. Chasing My Fathers Shadow http://vimeo.com/4399647 I written, directed and produced this documentary using archival footage and family photos. The film explores the importance of fatherhood from a psychoanalytic viewpoint. It won an award in 2010 from the American Psychological Association. Visions of Jazz http://vimeo.com/1470062 An English Honors Group Presentation based on the time-line of the book Jazz by Toni Morrison. Co-wrote, researched, produced, & edited this film with Sheila Casey and Prof. John Russell. An English Honors Group Presentation based on the time-line of the book Jazz by Toni Morrison. Co-wrote, researched, produced, & edited this film with Sheila Casey and Prof. John Russell. Credits: One Useful Thing Narrative - Grip & Clapper Loader Jun 11 Gloss a web series by Nicole Drayton Technical Producer Present Lifes a Bitch Short by Mady Suquet Grip Spr 11, http://goo.gl/wRQZE Dog People Documentary by Heidi Gelover 1st AD, B Camera Spr 11 Blue Tryst Narrative Camera & Technical Advisor Spr 11 http://goo.gl/RYTpy A Moment Narrative by Nicole Drayton Producer & Sound Reco/Mixer Sep 11 Risa 16MM Short by Suzette ReyesProducer, Grip, & Gaffer Spr 11 Amanda Kill Narrative by Sean Williams Camera, Gaffer, Tech Advisor Jun 11 Princess a web series Camera, Gaffer, Technical Producer Present Feed The Mind Doc Producer, Editor Fall 09 - http://goo.gl/SUzzR TUG-OF-WAR Live Improv Show Shot & Edited - http://goo.gl/hhL8U

What Kind of Help Do You Need?

We need to raise $2800 by April 19th 2012. To purchase expendables and other miscellaneous supplies (ie. batteries, tape, gels, rain protection). To cover traveling expenses for the cast and crew, to rent the sound and lighting equipment, to purchase props, and pay for wardrobe expenses. We have designed chasing shadows movie posters as well as T-Shirts, and Dog Tags to give as a thank you. We plan to have the entire cast and crew sign the posters before presenting them to our supporters.

How Can I Help

You can help support the film by donating money to the film. To do so please use the via PAY PAL by following this link: http://goo.gl/SQdY7 Everyone who contributes will be thanked by the director personally and will be recognized in the credits.