P r e s s R e l e a s e
Adrain Washington, Actor and Film maker
Press Release 04/29/2007
The Company No Deals With The Devil, LLC will soon be in pre-production for their latest film "The Angel Project" written by Adrain Washington (Covalent). It is to be directed by Adrain, the company's founder and Executive Producer of the film. Adrain is also scheduled to appear in the picture among other well known actors currently vying for major roles. No other statements or decisions concerning the cast have been made or announced. The film will be shot in HD, but Adrain has guaranteed the film will have a strong 35mm feel. The project is gaining momentum as the company approaches its start production date of September 01, 2007. When asked about the project Adrain Washington had this to say; "I think that this film is going to change the tide for black filmmakers again. This film will bring people to the core of an eternal issue that plagues us all personally." When asked about the premise he responded: "God has a predestined plan for us all and we all need to learn what it is and except it." The project has a very strong and supportive crew behind it. Producing along side Adrain is Kamal Robinson (Those Days) and Hugh Plantin (Sammy and Mary, Peter’s Exit), Hollis Mermimger (Sopranos) has unofficially signed on as the Director of Photography. Wardrobe and Costume Design will be lead by Colleen Morris. Lighting will be headed up by David Johnson (Self Portrait).
- -Leon Marthiche PR
Those interested in working with the company are strongly advised to contact
[email protected] or call the production office @ 917.587.7756
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Press Release 10/27/06
Adrain Washington's stock just rose with the new video
release of Mario Van Peeples' "HARD LUCK". The film has
been released to stores for rental as well as purchase.
Congrats also goes to Adrain on his current success.
Continually working hard Adrain Washington has just
garnered a nomination as one of the "Official Selections
for Best Screenplay" at the 2006 Queens International Film Festival.
His screenplay "The Covalent Project" was chosen as one of the selections
out of thousands submitted to this prestigious and well-respected event.
Just completing a film geared for submission to "THE LOT",
Steven Spielberg's reality television series for filmmakers,
he is in consideration for "THE DOORMAN" a film being
produced by Sylvia Caminer (Aftermath). As well, he is
being looked at for two Miramax projects. His roster
is very full at present entering into the opening night of a
"Soldier's Play" production with the Diversity Players of Harlem,
he is set to headline a strong and very powerful
cast of talent. Also look for Adrain in "GREENER GRASSES"
which debuts in January 2007. Continue to watch
this rising star on IMDB.com (Internet Movie Database).
-Leon Marthiche PREnd Press Release ##
Press Release 8/30/06
Adrain Washington scored a starring role in Ridley
Scott’s "American Gangster" (2006), working along side
major Hollywood players, such as Denzel Washington and
Russel Crowe, shortly after being featured in Mario
Van Peeble’s "Hard Luck" (2006).
A New Jersey native, Adrain has seen many hard times
before finally reaching the level of success he enjoys
today. Following an unsatisfying medical school career
and time spent in the US Military, Adrian moved to New
York, in 2002, to peruse an acting career. Adrian’s
life as an aspiring actor is like a Hollywood cliche.
His pursuit began at the very bottom, with him living
in his car and even having to miss meals he could not
afford. All the while, however, this actor kept
steadfast. He believed in himself as an actor and
believed, in spite of dire times, that one day he
would meet success. After this stint of homelessness,
finally, doors began opening for this talented and
determined actor. He began to garner roles, often lead
roles, on various New York plays and independent
films.
After realizing that acting was not all that defined
him, Adrain sought to learn the ins and outs of the
film business. Beginning with production assistant, he
quickly achieved positions on various sets around New
York. Taking various classes at local film colleges
also added wood to Adrain’s film knowledge.
Now an accomplished film maker/actor/producer, his success has
come from all angles. Additionally, Adrian has had
roles in many indie projects such as Lapse (produced by Invasion
Films). Currently Adrain is talking with the winners of the 2006 ABFF(American Black Film Festival)
best film concerning their lastest project "The Promise" you can catch him this December in "Greener Grasses" produced by Me and My Muse, an Equity
Off-Broadway show, written by Subora Rashid. Adrian
is also a Producer of "Lifted" which was
written and directed by Oscar Winning film maker Randy
Dottin.
Currently, he is a finalist in the ongoing Film
Independent Project, Involve Partnering Program, in
Los Angeles. This is a program that partners
individual film makers with successful industry power
players. As a film maker, his soon-to-be first short
film “The Los Angeles Project†will star Wendell
Pierce of HBO’s "The Wire".
