L.A. Screening A Huge Success!!

Jason London at the Majestic Crest Theater

Thursday March 11^th at the gorgeous Majestic Crest Theatre in Westwood was a fantastic evening for The Putt Putt Syndrome. The flashing lights of the historic marquee introduced old Hollywood glamour into the evening, and provided the perfect setting for what turned out to be a truly memorable event. The Majestic Crest was filled to capacity, and the lobby was absolutely packed and buzzing with activity both before and after the screening. The level of enthusiasm and anticipation of the film's first LA audience was definitely in the air, especially when the leading actors and celebrity guests arrived on the red carpet.

Leading actress Thea Gilll

Guests included Putt Putt actors Jason London, Thea Gill, Veronica Diaz, Tom Gibis, Karen Strassman, and Vincent Maeder. Other celebrity guests included international film actress Bai Ling, Tim Pocock from “X-Men Orginis: Wolverine”, “The Young and the Restless” actress Kate Linder, Matt Riedy from Nickelodeon’s “Big Time Rush”, and longtime host of Entertainment Tonight, Bob Goen. Multiple photographers and reporters were there to capture the infectious energy, including Ron Russell, host of “Setting The Record Straight” and Tracy Pattin of “Sizzle In The Middle”. A press junket was also part of the evening as talent paraded in front of the camera for interviews starting with director Allen Cognata, then the lead cast and finally special guests.

Check out red carpet pictures here ... RED CARPET PHOTOS. (Photos By Miguel Torres. http://www.migueltorresphoto.com/)

The large turnout for this independent feature screening in Hollywood was particularly unusual, as there are a myriad amount of film related events happening there every evening. This low budget film could have been lost in the shuffle, but the personal nature of the plot appeared to really interest the attending audience. The lobby was filled with people sharing their very personal struggles with the Putt Putt Syndrome and the huge effort it requires to truly have a good marriage these days. Audience member Angie Gega mentioned the movie had a universal theme in life: “If you look at the bigger picture, the structure is the same for any relationship you choose to have...Nothing stays with you forever, it’s up to you to keep things with you…It’s called constant work, appreciation, passion, an unending desire to keep the energy level and passion up, and not fall in the putt putt syndrome. ” The film really gets people to analyze life and their own struggles in relationships, while looking forward towards the future with hope.

The film’s comedic nature really touched people infusing them with a sense of hope and a bit of humor about the film's core theme. And as the audience exited the theater with big smiles it was evident that they had a great time. One guest even described feeling a wave of laughter move through the entire theater during several moments in the film. The evening continued at the after-party held at one of LA's newest hot spots The Upper West where guests connected and shared stories about their personal experiences and own opinions on the Putt Putt Syndrome. Support from sponsors CortiSlim, Mark and Katie Schultz, Stella and Booya Tequila really made the evening unforgettable. The producers also thanked the LA cast and crew who made the trek out to Maine to be part of this collaborative process. "It is this herculean effort demonstrated by everyone involved with the film that ensures our film will be a big success," they added.

Director/Writer Producer Allen Cognata - Producers Rene Veilleux and Donald Roman Lopez with reporter Ron Russel

The next steps for the film include submissions to film festivals and meeting with the many distributors who have already shown an interest in the film. This is wonderful considering the film has only had three private screenings so far! Continue to spread the word about The Putt Putt Syndrome through Facebook, and trailer, and stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks including a fun video behind the scenes at the big event!

Check out this new video of regular folks on the street discussing the epidemic of the syndrome: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_8MWbG9mGM

(Story by Nicole Albee)

Los Angeles Red Carpet Screening of The Putt Putt Syndrome at the Majestic Crest Theater a HUGE Success!!

The Los Angeles screening of The Putt Putt Syndrome was a HUGE success!

The Majestic Crest Theater in Westwood was buzzing as the capacity crowd gathered outside and in the lobby and enjoyed watching the film's stars and celebrity guests be photographed and interviewed!

Check out the photos and see for yourself!

The Putt Putt Syndrome LA Red Carpet Screening Pictures!

Stay tuned for more fun updates, photos and videos of our big event coming soon!

Watch our trailer at: http://theputtputtsyndrome.com/trailer.html

Find out more about The Putt Putt Syndrome at: www.theputtputtsyndrome.com

Join The Putt Putt Syndrome Facebook Fan Page and interact with the Actors and Filmmakers: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Putt-Putt-Syndrome/243731047560?ref=ts

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THE LITTLE “INDIE” MOVIE THAT CAN!

THE PUTT PUTT SYNDROME PUTT-PUTTING ITS WAY FROM NY TO LA

MARCH 9, 2010 – Following a big Oscar night for Independent Films, Berry Pond Productions, in association with Verité Films is proud to announce the Los Angeles screening of Allen Cognata's independent film "The Putt Putt Syndrome" on March 11, 2010 at the Majestic Crest Theater in Westwood.

The film, which was recently screened at the Tribeca Cinemas in New York City, has made its way to L.A. with its eclectic cast of actors such as Jason London from cult film “Dazed and Confused” to iconic “Baywatch” heart throb David Chokachi, soap opera star Heather Tom from CBS’s “The Bold and the Beautiful” as well as Thea Gill from the popular gay TV series “Queer As Folk.” Robert Maschio from ABC’s “Scrubs” and actor Paul Diomede from the independent film “The Messenger” are also part of the cast.

"The Putt Putt Syndrome" is a dark, sexy comedy about 2 married couples stuck in a rut in their relationshps after realizing that their perception of marital bliss is not as idyllic as it seems.

The main character Johnny, played brilliantly by Jason London, goes through an absurd journey of paranoia after his best friend, Tony (David Chokachi) plants a seed of doubt about wives' infidelities. The result is an entertaining, witty and offbeat film about two couples trying to understand what has gone wrong in their relationships. The film's universal theme is a profound commentary on the dangers of becoming complacent in life. Thea Gill and Heather Tom play the bored, distraught and confused housewives.

“This is such an exciting time for independent films. We're figuring out our own place in the mainstream market as we redefine new distribution models that can compete with big Hollywood blockbusters,” said producer René Veilleux. “It really proves that audiences want original stories and a lot of well produced independent films provide that." Producer Donald Roman Lopez added, "Independent film-making is going through a renaissance, and we are thrilled to be forging this new path for films like ours. That's the true spirit of independent film-making."

The film was shot in Cognata’s hometown of Winthrop, Maine. Locals there came together by offering their homes, businesses and volunteer services to make his dream a reality. "In retrospect, we were up against some formidable odds. It rained 15 out of 18 shooting days, the average age of our PA's was 15 and it was my directorial debut. Not to mention our budget of 200,000! I couldn't be more pleased with the team. My fellow producers Donald and René did a wonderful job bringing an independent Hollywood feel to our grassroots indie" Cognata added.

While many independent projects wallow through the post-production process, or are often never completed, "The Putt Putt Syndrome’s" post-production team quickly ushered the film through its final stages to completion less than 7 months after wrapping principal photography. The film is being submitted to festivals and producers are now working on the distribution plan.

Watch our trailer at: http://theputtputtsyndrome.com/trailer.html

Find out more about The Putt Putt Syndrome at: www.theputtputtsyndrome.com

Join The Putt Putt Syndrome Facebook Fan Page and interact with the Actors and Filmmakers: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Putt-Putt-Syndrome/243731047560?ref=ts

And learn more about Verité Films at: http://www.veritefilms.net/

Verité Films can also be found on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Verite-Films/166325993524?ref=ts

Hooray For Hollywood!

Putt Putt L.A Screening Info

(c) Daniel Paul

Thursday, March 11, 2010 will be a thrilling evening for all involved with The Putt Putt Syndrome: the first West Coast screening! The film will be screened at the historic Majestic Crest Theatre in Los Angeles. This unique theatre is full of old Hollywood charm: the sparkling lights of the massive marquee, gorgeous murals on the walls in the theatre, and an ornate and charming lobby. Experiencing true Hollywood magic can only help to propel the film forward.

(c) James Gordon Everett

The theatre has a varied history, serving as venue for live theatre in the 40s, a newsreel house, and now is distinguished by its commitment to showing independent films as well as major motion pictures. The renovations done by Joseph Musil in 1987 have helped to preserve the history of the building while remaining relevant to current times, and on May 14, 2008 the Majestic Crest Theatre was officially made a historical monument of the City of Los Angeles. The distinctive setting for the L.A screening will only add to the excitement The Putt Putt Syndrome is generating, and will surely make for a fantastic event.

PRESS RELEASE – THE PUTT PUTT SYNDROME PUTT-PUTTING IT’S WAY FROM N.Y. TO L.A.

THE LITTLE “INDIE” MOVIE THAT CAN!

MARCH 3, 2010 - Berry Pond Productions, in association with Verité Films is proud to announce the Los Angeles screening of Allen Cognata's independent film The Putt Putt Syndrome on March 11, 2010 at the Majestic Crest Theater in Westwood.

The film which was recently screened at the Tribeca Cinemas in New York City has made its way to L.A. with its eclectic cast of actors such as Jason London from cult film “Dazed and Confused” to iconic “Baywatch” star David Chokachi and soap opera star Heather Tom from CBS’s “The Bold and the Beautiful” as well as Thea Gill from the popular gay themed TV series “Queer As Folk.” Robert Maschio from ABC’s “Scrubs” and actor Paul Diomede from independent film “The Messenger” are also part of the cast.

The Putt Putt Syndrome follows the life of two married men as they “Putt Putt” through their lives when they begin to realize their perceptions of suburban marital bliss is not as idyllic as it seems.

The main character Johnny, played brilliantly by Jason London, goes through an absurd journey of paranoia after his best friend, Tony (David Chokachi) Plants the seed of doubt about the rise in married women's infidelities. The result is an entertaining, witty and offbeat film about two couples trying to understand what has gone wrong in their relationships. The film, a dark, sexy comedy much in the vain of “American Beauty” is a profound commentary on the dangers of becoming complacent in married life. Thea Gill and Heather Tom play the bored, distraught and confused housewives.

The Film was shot in true independent nature in Cognata’s hometown of Winthrop, Maine. Locals there came together by offering their homes, businesses and volunteer services to make his dream a reality. "In retrospect, we were up against some formidable odds. It rained 15 out of 18 shooting days, the average age of our PA's was 15 and it was my directorial debut. Not to mention our budget of 200,000! I couldn't be more pleased with the team. My fellow producers Donald Roman Lopez and René Veilleux did a wonderful job bringing an independent Hollywood feel to our grassroots indie" Cognata added.

While many independent projects wallow through the post-production process, or are often never completed, The Putt Putt Syndrome’s post-production team quickly ushered the film through its final stages to completion less than 7 months after wrapping of principal photography. The film is being submitted to festivals and producers are now working on the distribution plan.

Watch our entertaining trailer:

http://www.theputtputtsyndrome.com/trailer.html

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