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The Art of Pain

Inspire an artist. Ruin his life.

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Film Threat gives The Art of Pain FIVE out of FIVE Stars!
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The Art of Pain won the Sunscreen Film Festival Audience Award. March 2008!
INSPIRE AN ARTIST, RUIN HIS LIFE -- Jack works an easy job at the movie theater with his pal Nick, a sci-fi geek, and his aspiring actress girlfriend, Sharon. He used to be a pretty good painter, but there isnÕt much inspiration in this zombie-like existence. All of that is about to change. Enter Marcus, a pissed off ninja-in-training with something to prove. Fueled by disgust for JackÕs apathy and a cruel sensei, Marcus takes it upon himself to teach a brutal lesson: Great art comes from great pain. What follows is a bloody trail of seduction, murder and maiming that only a ninja can inflict. Now, painting in a frenzy, Jack must fight not only for his art, but his life.
Crew:
Written by: Matt Brookens
Directed by: Matt Brookens
Produced by: Matthew M. Jones, Matt Brookens
John LaFlamboy
Cinematography by: Daniel Kenji Levin
Edited by: Matt Brookens, Matthew M. Jones
Location Sound: Mitch Logan
Music by Steve Keifer
Gaffer: Tim Ryan
Co-Produced by Theresa Walker, Dena Milburn
Asst. Directing by: Gregory Gerhard
Fight Choreography: Wesley Chu
Cast:
Jack: Anders Erickson
Marcus: John LaFlamboy
Nick: Greg Brookens
Sharon: Lauren Bishop
Charlie: Jake Hames
Stacey: Leena Kurishingal
Rex: Elliot Fredland
Mary: Joyce Porter
Nobu: Arvin Jalandoon
Peppito: Marshall Bean
Martha: Danielle Brothers
McCracken: John TurkHot off the presses! Art of Pain DVDs! Help support our film festival push, by purchasing a Limited Edition DVD of the award winning feature, The Art of Pain. Directed by Matt Brookens and starring Anders Erickson, John LaFlamboy, Greg Brookens, Lauren Bishop, Jake Hames and featuring Lloyd Kaufman. Produced by Matthew M. Jones and John LaFlamboy.DVD includes the Behind the Scenes: Mitch-u-mentary, Deleted Scenes, Bloopers, Trailers and the short film by the Brookens Brothers entitled Son of Roni. A sequel to their award winning short, Roni vs. Lincoln.Purchase online: Click Here

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Posters: 11x17" 150dpi

I'd like to meet:

Distributors, film folk, my audience, George Romero

Heroes:

Joel and Ethan Coen, David Lynch, Robert Rodriguez, Michael Ghondry, Quentin Tarentino, Joe Swanberg, John Waters, George Romero, Lloyd Kauffman

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Get your LIMITED EDITION ART OF PAIN DVD NOW!!!

Hot off the presses! Art of Pain DVDs! Delivered piping hot to your door. All major credit cards accepted!Help support our film festival push, by purchasing a Limited Edition DVD of the award winning...
Posted by The Art of Pain on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:15:00 PST

MAY 24, The Art of Pain-Dark Comedy Attacks Chicago with Ninjas/Zombies

THE ART OF PAINSneak Preview (Look upon it ye mortals and DESPAIR!)Saturday Night May 24th - MidnightCost: $10Music Box Theatre3733 N. Southport Ave.Chicago, Illinois 60613773-871-6607Pre-party next ...
Posted by The Art of Pain on Thu, 15 May 2008 08:36:00 PST

Columbia Chronicle Interview/Review

Read an interview/review of The Art of Pain by The Columbia ChronicleYoung Filmmaker Masters "The Art of Pain"Columbia grad's epic feature utilizes iconic artists, locationsBy Matthew Fagerholm...
Posted by The Art of Pain on Tue, 06 May 2008 05:05:00 PST

Art of Pain Trailer May 9 at SciFi Spectacular@ Music Box

Sci-Fi Spectacular hosted by our pal, Rusty Nails is Saturday May 9th.The Art of Pain trailer will play just before Death Race 2000! Be there a little before 8PM to catch it!With special guest Mary Wo...
Posted by The Art of Pain on Sat, 03 May 2008 01:56:00 PST

MAY  The Month of PAIN

To all interested in our film, The Art of Pain,With three film screenings and a trailer screening, May is shaping up to be the month of PAIN. Mark your calendars, buy tix for your Mom in advance for ...
Posted by The Art of Pain on Thu, 01 May 2008 03:08:00 PST

Delray Beach Film Fest to screen AoP May 9th

The Art of Pain will play at the Delray Beach Film FestivalFriday May 9th 6:15PMDelray Beach Community Center50 NW 1st AveDelray Beach, FL 33444Word of mouth seems to be working miracles. Lou Pappas ...
Posted by The Art of Pain on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:04:00 PST

AoP gets 5 Stars From Film Threat

Read the review here: Filmthreat.com...
Posted by The Art of Pain on Sat, 29 Mar 2008 07:47:00 PST

AoP Wins Audience Choice at Sunscreen Film Festival!!!

Update your resumes.  Our first film festival and our first award.  I hope this is a sign of things to come.  Thanks to everyone to made it to Florida and kicked it by the pool with us!...
Posted by The Art of Pain on Sun, 23 Mar 2008 08:41:00 PST

The Art of Pain - Chicago Premier!!!

The Art of Pain will be holding it’s unofficial Chicago premier (Let’s call it a sneak preview/fundraiser)Saturday May 24th @ MidnightThe Music Box Theatre3733 N. Southport Ave. | Chicago,...
Posted by The Art of Pain on Sat, 15 Mar 2008 11:29:00 PST

Recording The Score

I strongly believe that a well done musical score is crucial to a great film. Music is what makes the tears well up during the tragedy or the heart pound during the action scene. Yes, superb acting a...
Posted by The Art of Pain on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:30:00 PST