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Piece of Cake

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About Me

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Writer/Director: Jennifer West
Producer: Alison Britt
DP's: Andor Becsi and Michael Praytor, The Film Smiths www.thefilmsmiths.com

Piece of Cake is a comedy about two attendants and a wedding planner's personal struggles as they relate to an impending wedding ceremony. Will they make it in time?

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

www.pieceofcakeshort.com

Listen to the NPR Interviews with Mo Rocca, Jennifer West, Alison Britt and Amy Kay Raymond

Movies:


Crew:
Cinematographers: Andor Becsi and Michael (aka "Bear") Praytor
www.thefilmsmiths.com
Sound: Jake Slaney
Sound Assist and Film Loader: Sam Frazier
Grip: Randy (aka "Mongo") Halpurn
Assistant Director: Benjamin Bode
2nd AD: Josh Self
Key Make-Up: Janelle Cochran
Make-Up Assist: Lyndly Praytor
Hair: Rachel Curtis
Costume: Kendra Peine
Assistant Producer: Kelly Lowder
General Crew Assist & Photographer: George Smyly
Promotional Photographer: Jerrod Brown Photography
Artist Hospitality: Arik Sokol
PR: Kelly Marshall
Other PR: Arik Sokol and Wade Kwon
Other Media: Rebecca Pugh
Craft Services: Jamie West and Gayle Ellis
Art Department: Niven Stooksberry
Editor: Jeremy Brunson
Score: Brandon Robertson
Sound Design: Aaron Shedlock
"Get Ready" Recording: Shawn Avery
Special thanks to Jimbo at FReD for letting us use their high def camera and laptop!
Production Assistants & Script Supervisors:
Susan Stone
Rebecca Schiffman
Lorelei Friedman
Janet Cao
Reid Childers
Brandon Robertson
Lee Ann Massey
Rebecca Pugh
Andrea Ellis
Lori Steele
Cast:
Gordon Stints: Mo Rocca
Claire Roundtree: Alison Britt
Cherry-Jo (Cheri): Amy Kay Raymond
Whitney Stints: Jen Graham
Braxton: Terry Boyer
Billy: Scott Ross
Bridesmaid ..1: Jill Marlar
Bridesmaid ..2: Rachel West
Bridesmaid ..3: Stefani Artner
Strange Coworker: Eric Housh
Mean Boss: Robert Hill
Claires Mom: Anne Glass
Claires Dad: Bob Penny
Mousey Secretary: Elise Mayor
Handsome Waiter: Michael Scivley
Handsome Runner: Harold Grant
Beautiful Skinny Runner: Cori Dillon
Older Runner: Sammy Morris
Seamstress: Janelle Cochrane
Exotic Dancer ..1: Serena Nicholson
Exotic Dancer ..2: Tamara Gourley
Race Announcer: Richard Dixon
Bachelor Party Animal: James Brown
Groomsmen ..1: George Milton
Groomsmen ..2: James Little
Bachelor Party Guest ..1: James Brown
Bachelor Party Guest ..2: Carl Ross
Bachelor Party Guest ..3: Jeremy Renta
Bachelor Party Guest ..4: David John Hampton II (DJ)
Bachelor Party Guest ..5: Kris Walden
Bachelor Party Guest ..6: Lou Willie
Lawyer ..1: David West
Lawyer ..2: John Rigrish
Lawyer ..3: Brian Britt
Lawyer ..4: Salena Stalker
Lawyer ..5: Danny Ellis
Lawyer ..6: Jeff Stone
Dancin' Reception Fool: Josh Byers
Voice for Florist: David Ellis
Special thanks to:
Silk e Smooth Show Band
Cafe Dupont
Park Lane by Kathy G
The Birmingham Track Club
Team Magic
The Trak Shak
The Tutwiler
Vulcan Park
Jim n Nicks
Starbucks
The Garage Cafe
Homewood Post Office
Bridal Bliss in Homewood
V Richards
Pickles and Ice Cream
Brent L. Crumpton, P.C.
South Highland Presbyterian Church
Mr. Burch
Papa John's
The Daily Cup
Bottega
Real People
Brent Crumpton
Roly Poly
Ted's Restaurant
Barb's Cakes
Preliminary Arwork, Photos by Jerrod Brown Photography
Preliminary Arwork, Photos by Jerrod Brown Photography
Photo by George Smyly
Photo by George Smyly
Photo by George Smyly
Photo by George Smyly

My Blog

Update on Festivals

"Piece of Cake" has been selected as a finalist for the Moondance International Film Festival in Hollywood,CA as well as the Rome International Film Festival in Rome, GA. Both festivals take place the...
Posted by Piece of Cake on Thu, 28 Jun 2007 01:50:00 PST

Cherry Jo Resurfaces on "Prom Queen"

AK Raymond, who played Cheri (or Cherry Jo as I fondly call her) in "Piece of Cake" is now starring in the new myspace series "Prom Queen". Get more info and watch clips on her myspace:http://www.mys...
Posted by Piece of Cake on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 07:36:00 PST

Screening on April 22nd

"Piece of Cake" will be screening at the Sunday Night Social Club's monthly event, this time held at Rojo! When: April 22nd @ 7pm event (Piece of Cake plays at 9pm)Where: Rojo, event room (on the ri...
Posted by Piece of Cake on Sat, 07 Apr 2007 04:34:00 PST

Film Threat Review 11/19/06

Click here to read the Film Threat review!
Posted by Piece of Cake on Tue, 21 Nov 2006 11:11:00 PST

Film Website and "Behind the Scenes"

Be sure to check out the website for "party favor" updates:www.pieceofcakeshort.comAlso, the "behind the scenes" is posted on the myspace and film website as of Oct. 2.
Posted by Piece of Cake on Mon, 02 Oct 2006 02:47:00 PST

Audience Choice Award

We were very lucky to receive an Audience Choice Award from the Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival! Thanks to everyone who attended the screening at the Alabama Theatre, as well as the encore on Sunday...
Posted by Piece of Cake on Mon, 25 Sep 2006 01:17:00 PST

Wrap Party Photos on Website

The wrap party pictures are posted on www.pieceofcakeshort.com. If you took any that you want posted, send them my way: [email protected].
Posted by Piece of Cake on Fri, 15 Sep 2006 01:53:00 PST

Sidewalk Film Festival Screening Details

Be sure to catch "Piece of Cake" at the Sidewalk Film Festival! It is set to play on Saturday, September 23rd at the Alabama Theatre @ 1:30. Here is the film listings link with more information:http:/...
Posted by Piece of Cake on Tue, 05 Sep 2006 09:16:00 PST

Birmingham Magazine & Sidewalk Film Festival

Be sure to check out the September issue of Birmingham Magazine! They did an awesome story on the film. As soon as I can get a copy myself, I will put it under the pics section so everyone can read ...
Posted by Piece of Cake on Thu, 31 Aug 2006 12:13:00 PST

Media

Here is a link to the Birmingham News article online: The Birmingham News, Piece of CakeWe will be on NPR this Thursday for the Tapestry Show at 6 (prerecorded with Mo on Monday) on WBHM. I also bel...
Posted by Piece of Cake on Wed, 28 Jun 2006 08:54:00 PST