Jonathan Rola

Iano Films,, News:
Production for "the matter with Clark" is complete! Jonathan has already begun editing. Also, in a few weeks the sound mixing will be complete.
Come check out the Iano Films,, Blog for daily commentary on the making of the movie.
About Iano Films,,:
Iano Films,, is an independent motion picture production company owned by Jonathan Rola and Michael Leary. Iano Films,, was born out of ambitions to provide quality entertainment to global audiences while maintaining the principles of positive entertainment.
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"the matter with Clark" Synopsis:
Clark Thomas is an astronomy student who is about to embark on the opportunity of a lifetime, a summer long internship at the observatories in Hawaii. Everything seems to be coming together perfectly when an accident changes him and his sisters’ life forever. As a result, they must go and live with their grandmother, who they haven't seen in eleven years, and try to continue on with their lives. Life has to change for Clark, however, he must take care of his sister, and he is forced to give up on his dreams, turn down the offer to go to Hawaii and drop out of school. The realities of life come crashing down on him when he takes a job at a pizzeria and begins to accept what his life will be, part-time work and sleeping on his grandmothers couch. As he settles into his new life he starts spending time with co-worker Jack Cooper and things become a little easier to handle. But, as events unfold and he becomes more absorbed in the life he is leading he again begins to see that there is more out there for him. When it seems nothing is left, a turn of events and astronomical occurrences allow Clark to regain his hope, and a new realization is reached. Through this significant change, the new friends he meets, and the challenges he faces comes “The Matter with Clark”, a dramedy that is sure to capture your hearts.
Jonathan Rola's Bio:
Producer/Writer/Director. Jonathan is the Co-Owner and President of Productions of Iano Films,, . Prior to Iano Films,,, Jonathan wrote and directed "Safe As Milk" for his former video production company, Lola Productions. This first feature of Jonathan’s was an official selection at the New York Independent International Film and Video Festival. With Lola Productions, Jonathan co-directed and co-edited music videos. The videos include, Days Away “Knows My Name,” which was televised on MTV 2 and is featured on www.YahooMusic.com and Adlib's "Never Enuff," Adlib's "Never Enuff," which was televised on Urban Expressions and won the 2002 Best Video Award on www.PhillyHipHop.com Awards. During the summer of 2005, Jonathan was the second-unit Director on Sunstar Production’s feature film "Sons Of Italy," shot entirely in Naples, Italy. An artist through and through, Jonathan is the writer/director/editor of Iano Films,, first motion picture, The Matter with Clark.
Michael Leary's Bio
Producer/Cinematographer. Michael is the Co-Owner and cinematographer of Iano Films,, . Michael began filmmaking after studying film production at Bucks County Community College. He partnered with Jonathan in 1999 to form Lola Productions, an independent video production company specializing in music video production. In 2001, he co-produced and was cinematographer for Lola Production’s first feature "Safe As Milk" which was officially selected at the New York Independent International Film and Video Festival. Music videos include: Day’s Away's “Knows My Name” and Adlib’s “Never Enuff.” In the summer of 2005 he worked as second-unit cinematographer on a feature film shot in Naples, Italy titled "Sons Of Italy" . Michael is currently working on the post-production of Iano Films,, first feature "The Matter With Clark".
Timothy Weinert's Bio
Co-Owner. Tim is a member of Aspire and serves as part of the production team. In addition to being a producer, Tim is an actor who has always been involved in theatre and motion pictures. During the fall of 2001 Tim was involved in an original production of the Jose Rivera play Marisol. The connection was made through the divider of a restaurant kitchen when he invited Jonathan Rola to see the production. Upon seeing the show Jonathan quickly invited Tim to play a role in his new feature production “Safe as Milk”, and the wheels of independent filmmaking were set into motion. During the next five years Tim was involved in numerous productions including, Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding, Biloxi Blues, The Misanthrope, Jekyl and Hyde, Kiss Me Kate and Man of La Mancha as well as a re-occurring role on One Life to Live. He also became involved in several independent and shorts films throughout college and into his post graduate career. Tim’s constant commitment to independent and short films has led him to projects in various film festivals as well as, The Matter with Clark, a Jonathan Rola picture scheduled to be shot next fall, where he will be co-starring with Jamie Layden as the ever supportive and inspiring Jack Cooper. Tim has a B.S. degree in Marketing from Pennsylvania State University.
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