Perfect Excuses: The Short Film

Perfect Excuses is a short film about a man who meets a woman at a bar, walks her to the front door and pleads desperately to get in. 

This film was written and test shot in 2009. However, it wasn't until 2011 that I met Andre Hereford who helped me revise the script and film it.  Along with myself, Melanie Torres is the actress. 

Fun Facts:
The entire film was shot in front of Andre's home.
We finished the last scene at 4:47am right before dawn.
Melanie and I are trained salsa dancers who used to dance at the Copa together. 
The original score used was a Cha Cha Moon River by Henry Mancini. 
The crying baby is my daughter. She was only 3 months at the time and was not on set.

Cast

Phil - Jai Catalano
Michelle - Melanie Torres
Baby Crying - Anjali Catalano

Written by Jai Catalano

Directed & Edited by Andre Hereford

Camera - Billy Striebe
Sound/Grip - J.R. Heffelfinger
Hair - Vinny Marano
Make Up - Desiree Dicupe
Set/Publicity Stills - Mahkyle Catalano

Music "Love in Indigo"
Composed by Eugene Cho
Performed by Escort

Shot on location in Brooklyn NY

Special Thanks to 
Cesar Boggiano, Vivian BonVivant, Alexis Suarez, Jay, Pat & Ringo, Eugene Cho, Matt Shneider and Jaxon & Anjali Catalano

Link on IMDB.com