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The Unwilling

Film
Film
Language: 
English
Production country: 
United States
Running time (In minutes): 
82
Theme: 
Horror films
Category/Format: 
Digital / DVD
Student film: 
No
Poster: 
Production year: 
February, 2017
Film Credits
About the Director: 

Academy Award Nominated director JONATHAN HEAP has worked in Hollywood as a film director and producer for the past 25 years. He received an Oscar Nomination for his short film 12:01 PM when he was 28 and was a producer of the full length feature (12:01) that it inspired. Jonathan_Heap_The_Unwilling_MovieFrom there he developed scripts at RKO and Warner Bros until he directed his first feature Benefit of the Doubt for Miramax in 1993. Benefit of the Doubt starred Donald Sutherland and Amy Irving and set him on a path that embraced suspense and action. From there he went on to direct three features, the next one for NUmage with Eric Roberts and then two HBO premieres with Rob Lowe, Tom Skerritt and Stephen Baldwin. Concurrently Jonathan produced and directed an adventure reality show for syndication called Destination X and pursued his other love, the comedic adventure. He has shot and produced numerous satiric shorts, several of which have gone on to Funny or Die fame. Jonathan recently finished Plan B, one of several shorts he directed and produced with a grant from the Albert R. Broccoli Foundation. Plan B is a comedic romp about a control freak starring John Michael Higgins. Jonathan founded the nonprofit company Primary Purpose Productions with his partner Lowell Cauffiel to produce these shorts and create issue oriented and educational films to help those with substance abuse and recovery.

Film director: 
Jonathan Heap
Producer: 
JULIA VERDIN
About the Producer: 
<p>Producer Julia is respected as a leading independent Producer and member of the Entertainment Industry in Hollywood. Having produced over 31 critically acclaimed feature films to date. Julia founded her company, Rough Diamond Productions in 1995 and continues to be a leader in the Production space. Julia recently produced 2 Jacks and Born of War. As a consultant and expert in the space, Verdin speaks regularly on industry panels including, BAFTA LA, Women in Film, and many film festival panels. Verdin also wrote the popular filmmakers guide Success in Film. Last year Julia received the La Femme 2015 Executive Achievement Award, honouring her work in film and continued support for female filmmakers.&nbsp;</p>
Screenplay: 
david lipper, jonathan Heap
Film photographer: 
DAVID STUMP
Music: 
STEPHEN MELLILO
Cast 1: 
David Lipper
Cast 2: 
Dina Meyer
Cast 3: 
Lance Henriksen
Cast 4: 
Levy Tran
Cast 5: 
Lance Henriksen
Film synopsis: 
<p>David Harris is normal in almost every way, but has to fight through a crippling obsessive compulsive disorder, brought on by his abusive father during his childhood. His OCD forces him to repeat movements and phrases and confines him to the safety of his home. Following his father&rsquo;s death, David&rsquo; s estranged relatives arrive to hear the reading of the will in anticipation for their piece of the fortune. They are surprised by the delivery of a &ldquo;Lovecraft&rdquo; style antique box instead. The box takes hold of their inner most desires one by one and entices the dangerous behaviour that ensues. Will they last through the night or be wishing they never gave into temptation?</p>
Budget
Budget Range: 
Over $1 Million
Technical infos
Technical infos
Original Film Format: 
HD
Festival Selection, Awards...
Festival selection, awards or citation already received and other comments... :
Already selected in a Festival?: 
Yes
Awards received: 
<p><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Best narrative feature Oregon Film Awards; Best feature film, horror, best director Blackout film festival, best film, best director International Film Playoff Tournament</strong></p>
Film distribution
Theatre: 
Open
TV: 
Open
Video: 
Open
Internet: 
Open
Sales/distribution name: 
Vision Films
Address: 
<p>Vision Films, Inc.&nbsp;14945 Ventura Blvd. Suite 306 |&nbsp;Sherman Oaks, CA 91403, USA&nbsp;<br /> Telephone:&nbsp;(818) 784-1702 |&nbsp;Fax:&nbsp;(818) 788-3715<br style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Arial; text-align: -webkit-center; background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" /> <br style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Arial; text-align: -webkit-center; background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" /> <br style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Arial; text-align: -webkit-center; background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" /> <span style="font-family: Arial; text-align: -webkit-center; background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VisionFilmsInc" target="_blank"><img alt="Find us on Facebook" src="http://visionfilms.net/public/facebook.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;" /></a></span></p>
Publicity Infos
Publicity contact: 
Sisi Cronin
publicity address: 
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