From a press release issued by Shadowdance Pictures:

SHADOWDANCE PICTURES in association with THE LOS ANGELES FILM SCHOOL FEATURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

“THE ASSISTANCE OF VICE” Winner of the 2003 Jack Nicholson Prize in Screenwriting is looking for FEMALE MOTORCYCLISTS, MOTORCYCLE STUNT PERFORMERS, SPONSORS, VINTAGE MOTORCYCLES, 1980’s MOTORCYCLES to collaborate on a 35mm short film that will be presented in a prestigious showcase to studios, production companies and high profile agencies.

Writer/Director: Roberta Degnore

Producer: Miranda Kwok

Stunt Coordinator: Tommy McComas

If you love to strut your stuff, we’d love to have you in our film!

Please feel free to contact us at the address below and also indicate whether you can pull wheelies, stoppies or other stunts.

Shoot dates are Saturday, August 30th and Sunday, August 31th.

Location: Los Angeles

SYNOPSIS

Intensely sexual, totally unpredictable and completely volatile, Cyanne is a hip, edgy New York photographer struggling to make her mark while living in a whirlwind of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Always looking for recognition and love, always distracting herself from her work, Cyanne has never taken a real chance at success…until she loses everything. With nowhere to go and no one to turn to, Cyanne is adopted by a group of ultra sleek biker girls who teach her courage, independence and freedom. Life in the fast lane takes on a new meaning when Cyanne learns that in order to save her life, she’s got to risk it.

PLEASE CONTACT: MIRANDA KWOK

ShadowDance Pictures

264 South La Cienega Blvd. Suite 1166, Beverly Hills, CA 90211

323.936.1916 office / 310.383.5563 cell

[email protected]



And now some reader reaction:

FIRST PERSON/OPINION

Via e-mail:

With regard to the casting call for the Tommy McComas film:

While I’m sure many motorcyclists would be interested in seeing a film featuring, at least in part, “vintage motorcycles and 1980’s motorcycles,” is it entirely necessary that we sit through this type of drivel to enjoy
the bikes?

Admittedly I’m curious about the “ultra sleek biker girls,” but I’m sure that particular jones could be satisfied through some alternate outlet.

What we really need is a modern day On Any Sunday or at least a relatively serious attempt to portray motorcycling and the people who participate in it in a relatively realistic manner. Am I the only one who thinks our sport/hobby/passion is interesting enough on its own to achieve some commercial success in the entertainment world without being tarted up to resemble a “B” horror film?

I know, I know it’s a short film/school project and I’m likely being over critical, but enough is enough.

How about we all show up in leathers at the shoot with picket signs?

Just a thought…

Tony Shortman
Southwest Commercial Real Estate
Director of Land and Investment Services
Las Vegas, Nevada