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Richard Trombly richard@trombly.com is an American writer, journalist and filmmaker who has been living in Shanghai for 6 years and has written, directed and produced several short films and written scripts and/or co-produced other films including Distance Runners (2009.) He is currently producing and directing the international spy film Father John (2010) www.fatherjohnthemovie.net

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Father John update
Monday, Oct 26, 2009 10:57AM / Standard Entry / Members only
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Greetings all

It has been several months since I have written. I have been devoting myself to developing the Feature film production of the international spy film : FATHER JOHN : Into The Shadows.

This is a neo- film noir spy story about a spy who is a true gentleman perfectly suited for London but has his cover blown in London and finds himself thrust "into the shadows" of Shanghai, in a world filled with intrigue and deception. In this environment, who can you trust? John forms a tenuous alliance with an enigmatic figure named Yuri and he must unravel a terrorist threat before the terrorists carry out a contract to assassinate him.

update projected shooting : Fall 2010

We have been slow to raise money in this current economy, but the interest is developing and we expect some strong financing shortly. But we have deeply revised and perfected the script and a few actors have read the script and expressed interest. We are able to name two actors that have committed their interest in this project.

Juliet Landau

Juliet Landau ( famed for the film Ed Wood and her recurring role as Druscilla in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel) is up for the lead female role as John's primary love interest in London.

Peter Stomare (Prison Break, Fargo, Constantine) is the ideal casting for the shadowy Yuri.

I have spoken with Elias Koteas about playing the role of John's partner in Shanghai, Bill. I hope to have the honor of bringing these three great actors together. If the funding picture keeps on it s current optimistic track, I am hoping we can secure the fund to attach the lead star to play John.

more info to come:
thanks to my friends for the help and spiritual support in this time of struggle

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Junichi Kajioka
posted on Saturday, Oct 31, 2009 5:39PM [Report]

Sounds interesting! Looking forward to the further update!! :-)
leomonkey
posted on Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009 8:23AM [Report]

sounds like you have a good cast lined up. very best of luck with this project.
MissScarlett
posted on Monday, Oct 26, 2009 10:47PM [Report]

Druscilla!! Love her acting!
rottendoubt
posted on Monday, Oct 26, 2009 2:22PM [Report]

oh ya she has a good look...

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Richard Trombly is an American writer, journalist and filmmaker with 5 years in Shanghai...
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Richard Trombly is an American writer, journalist and filmmaker with 5 years in Shanghai. He is a devoted father to his two children and frequently jumps the pond (the pacific ocean and 12 time zones) to visit his kids who are both fluent in Mandarin after 4 years previously living in China.
After 20 years of business and journalistic writing and editing experience, Richard has returned to his interest in film. He has recently completed the Chinese language short film "Dengdai (The Waiting)" and is working on another Chinese short "Realtime Data"
He is Associate Producer of the film "Distance Runners" (2009) by China Venture Films to be shot in Yunnan, China in early 2009.
He is interested in environmental sustainability and space exploration (and exploitation.) He also likes to take long solo bike, canoe or hiking expeditions.
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Occupation: Screenwriter , Film/TV Producer
Gender: Male
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