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Farewell Darkness The Film

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About Me

From the creators of the award-winning short-film, "SOLDIER," comes a feature film that peers into the soul of a new-era VET as he embarks on his greatest Tour of Duty yet...the return home.

"Sometimes the war comes home....."

SYNOPSIS:

Michael returns home to Chicago from Operation Iraqi Freedom with more scars than he left with. Abused by his father, Roman, as a child, he spent his teenage years as a petty thief until he is caught and given an ultimatum, military or jail. Now, that his bloody Tour of Duty is over, he returns home to find his mother, Teresa, dead by her own hand, pushed to the brink by her abusive husband Roman.
Michael vows to take vengeance for his poor mother by killing Roman. But he must have one last day with his girlfriend, Rose, a recent high school graduate who stayed loyal to Michael during his tour. But this happy reunion of young lovers takes a turn for the worst when Michael begins to show abusive behaviors toward Rose, not unlike his father's behaviors as a child.
Michael must choose to let his past go and leave his father to rot in his own hell of self torture, or join him by his side.

CREW:

Written by: Roy Maurer & Daniel J. Pico
Director/Editor: Daniel J. Pico
Produced by: Matthew M. Jones, Daniel J. Pico, David Bianchi, James Azrael
Cinematographer: Jason Deuchler
Sound Designer: Ryan Pryble
Location Sound: Mitch Logan
Editor/Script Supervisor: GiGi Kovacic
Casting Director: Adam Mack
Music: Carl Sondrol
Gaffer: Jerry "Nappy" Brown

CAST:

Michael Pasternak: Keith Compton
Rose: BriAnna Weaver
Roman Pasternak: Circus•Szalewski
Theresa Pasternak: Heidi Klefstad
Mrs. A (Mary): Rose Massano
Young Michael: Matthew Levy
Dougie: David Bianchi
Paul: Luis Segui
Lee Pasternak: Roy Anderson
Milo: Arch Harmon
Sgt. Wakely: Paul Pierro
SSgt. Mann: Duane Sharp SSgt. Childs: Adam Grant

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Farewell Darkness Film Festival Update!

Well, it's been some time since we've had some news about FD but I've got some great news we are screening officially at two festivals in the coming months.  One is going to be a surprize, we rec...
Posted by Farewell Darkness The Film on Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:53:00 PST

FAREWELL DARKNESS WINS BIG IN ITALY!!!!!

Hey Gang,     Here we are again ladies and gentlemen, and it's a good place to be...  I have wonderful news on all fronts, and after the months of waiting for signs our film was...
Posted by Farewell Darkness The Film on Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:32:00 PST

Farewell Darkness In Italy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello Everyone!I'm writing to you now from Caserta, Italy at the Drake International Film Festival.   Farewell Darkness Is in competition here and it's been a great experience so far...  I k...
Posted by Farewell Darkness The Film on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:44:00 PST

Farewell Darkness to screen at Gene Siskel Film Center in extended run!

Hey everyone!It's been one crazy May let me tell you!  After our huge win in Florida at the Delray Beach Film Festival, we've been working at getting things ready for our two screenings at the Ge...
Posted by Farewell Darkness The Film on Sun, 01 Jun 2008 10:13:00 PST

Farewell Darkness takes top prize in Florida!!!

From the Delray Beach Film Festival:I just returned from the Delray Beach Film Festival in Florida and had an amazing time. The weather was hot and the nights were long but we got through it. After a ...
Posted by Farewell Darkness The Film on Mon, 12 May 2008 09:59:00 PST

WE ARE A HIT! FAREWELL DARKNESS WORLD PREMIERE!

     Ladies and Gentlemen our world premiere was a complete success we sold out in a matter of minutes on Friday May 2nd at the Gene Siskel Film Center. The crowd was excellent and i...
Posted by Farewell Darkness The Film on Mon, 05 May 2008 08:22:00 PST

Last night...

Last night we went to the Midwest Independent Film Festival to Show the trailer on the big screen in full HD.  My God was it beautiful!  Like looking at glass. People responded very well to ...
Posted by Farewell Darkness The Film on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 06:05:00 PST

Come see the trailer and party with us MIFF April 1st

Hey everyone the Midwest Independent Film Festival is going to show the "Farewell Darkness" trailer on next Tuesday April 1st, around 7:30 they have a cocktail reception starting at 6pm.  They ar...
Posted by Farewell Darkness The Film on Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:34:00 PST

We are an official selection of the Del Rey Beach Film Festival 2008

Ladies and Gentlemen Farewell Darkness is an official selection of the Del Rey Beach Film Festival 2008.  We just got an advance notice from the festival so they are still getting their promotion...
Posted by Farewell Darkness The Film on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:53:00 PST

Farewell Darkness to premiere in Chicago MAY 2nd, 2008!!!!

Ladies and Gentlemen I am very proud to say we are finally going to be able to show our film. The programming director at the Gene Siskel Film Center has seen the film and invited us to screen the fi...
Posted by Farewell Darkness The Film on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:36:00 PST