Twenty-three cast and crew members from Judas Kiss are planning to attend our first screening, scheduled for April 1 at the Phoenix Film Festival. If you’re thinking of attending, here’s the list of Judas Kiss folk attending (subject to change):

• J.T. Tepnapa, Director and Producer
• Carlos Pedraza, Writer and Producer
• Adam Browne, J.T.’s spouse
• Charlie David, “Zachary Wells”
• Richard Harmon, “Danny Reyes”
• Sean Lockhart (AKA Brent Corrigan), “Chris Wachowsky”
• Julia Morizawa, “Abbey Park”
• Vince Valenzuela, “Daniel Sr.”
• Samantha Rund, “Rebecca Lynn”
• Genevieve Buechner, “Samantha”
• Tim Foutch, “Tommy”
• David Berry, Cinematographer
• Anthony Tran, Costume Designer
• Jody Wheeler, Co-Producer
• Steve “Sparker” Parker, Executive Producer, Asst. Editor
• J.T. Titchenal, Executive Producer
• Charlie Brewer, Producer, Art Department
• Alan Batie, Producer
• Farrell Pearson, Producer
• Paul Cooke, Producer
• Rick Pike, Producer
• David O’Neill, Assistant to J.T. Tepnapa
• Brian Lam, Musician featured on soundtrack

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Judas Kiss

The dark drama centers on the murder of a young girl and the subsequent police investigation from the perspective of the detectives, the grieving family, and the suspects. Interestingly, the series is set in Seattle, where Judas Kiss was shot, and is based on the wildly successful Danish television series Forbrydelsen.

The series (photo) is being produced in Vancouver and season one consists of 13 episodes; The Killing is scheduled to premiere in 2011 on AMC.

The series features a top-notch cast, including Mireille Enos (Big Love) as the lead homicide detective; Billy Campbell (Once and Again, Enough) as a Seattle mayoral candidate; Michelle Forbes (True Blood, Star Trek: The Next Generation) as the victim’s mother; Joel Kinnaman as an ex-narc cop who joins the homicide division to find the killer, and Brent Sexton (W., In the Valley of Elah) as the victim’s father.

IN JUDAS KISS, Richard plays Danny Reyes, a film student at Keystone Summit University. He is good-looking, smart and charming despite growing up in a troubled home. His short film, “Judas Kiss,” is his last hope to finally escape his past, but his chances are imperiled by an ill-advised one-night stand. Richard has also appeared in the Syfy series Caprica, the CW’s Smallville, FOX’s Fringe and the feature film Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. Learn more about Richard.

As I’ve touched base with many of the film’s cast and crew in the month since we wrapped principal photography, I’ve found most of us emerged different — some profoundly. I know for myself, I’m still figuring it all out. More on that later.

In the meantime, listen to Brent’s experiences. And if any other cast or crew want to contribute something similar, drop us a line and we’ll make it happen.

— /carlos

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In the interview by Frans P. Wollrabe, Charlie talks about why he joined the film, what he thinks of Belgian pop star Timo Descamps, who also stars in Judas Kiss, and why the film will appeal to gay youth, the wider gay community and to scifi and mainstream audiences.

— /carlos

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SEATTLE — Genevieve Buechner, who plays Tamara Adama on the Syfy hit series, “Caprica,” leads the list of actors filling out the cast of the campus time-travel drama, “Judas Kiss,” set to shoot here this month.

Buechner, a Canadian actress, is also a veteran of various network TV dramas, such as “Supernatural” and “The 4400,” and has also appeared in the features “Elopement” and “Jennifer’s Body.”

She appears in “Judas Kiss” as a student at Keystone Summit University, a school that lies at the crossroads of parallel timelines, the film’s producers announced today.

“We’re thrilled our little independent feature caught Genevieve’s notice, and that she wants to be a part of it,” said director J.T. Tepnapa. “Judas Kiss” is the first feature from the award-winning director of several short films.

The film tells the story of a failed Hollywood filmmaker who gets the chance to return to his film school to confront his tortured past and avoid a troubling future.

The production stars Buechner’s “Caprica” co-star, Richard Harmon (“Percy Jackson & the Olympians,” “Fringe”), in the lead role of Danny Reyes, as well as fellow Canadian Charlie David (“Dante’s Cove,” “Mulligans”) as the lead, Zachary Wells.

Producers also announced casting several prominent Seattle-area actors in other major roles in the film. You can learn more about them on the Judas Kiss Cast page.

First row, left to right:

• Laura Kenny as Mrs. Blossom, dean of the Keystone Summit Film School.
• Vince Valenzuela as Daniel Reyes, Sr., Danny’s father.
• Samantha Rund as Rebecca Lynn, judge at the Keystone Film Festival.
• Troy Fischnaller as Zachary’s best friend, Hollywood director Topher Shadoe.
• Dale Bowers as Old Man Welds, a mysterious campus tour guide.
• Paul Stetler as “the Father,” a role in a film within the film.
• 10-year-old Matt Smith as “Jude,” a role in a film within the film.

Second row, left to right:

• Ronee Collins as Danny’s mother, Kimberly Reyes.
• 12-year-old Iain Dunn as Young Danny Reyes.
• Eric Helland as Mr. Lyons, a prominent Keystone donor.
• Stephanie Hillbert as Mrs. Lyons, a prominent Keystone donor.
• Tessa Archer as an assistant director in a film within the film.
• Demetrius Sager and Joe Royal as Keystone students.

“Judas Kiss” is produced by Blue Seraph Productions, a Los Angeles company headed by Tepnapa and Seattle-based writer-producer Carlos Pedraza. Their previous work has been featured in the New York Times, BBC, Variety, Frontiers, Fab magazine, the Today Show, MSNBC, and other international news outlets.

Tepnapa’s short films include the multiple award-winning parody of 1950s teen health films, “Masturbation: Putting the Fun Into Self-Loving,” the comedy “Drag Queen Heist” and the homeless youth drama, “Begging for Change.”

“Judas Kiss” is scheduled to shoot this month in Seattle.

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Links

• Genevieve Buechner’s IMDb profile
• Official Judas Kiss movie site
• Blue Seraph Productions Web site
• Director J.T. Tepnapa’s IMDb profile
• Writer Carlos Pedraza’s IMDb profile

Shout outs go to Jody Wheeler of DoorQ.com and Steve Parker for finding them luxurious lodgings for their all-too-short stay. We also managed to fit in a little cocktail party for some of our cast and crew along with a couple of potential investors. Always thinkin’.

Next Stop: San Francisco. Another little city filled with potential investors and crew members.

– Jaytee

Richard appeared alongside Peter Weller (Buckaroo Banzai, Star Trek: Enterprise) in the April 15 episode, “White Tulip” (view on Fox.com).

Richard has appeared in a growing list of genre television shows and features, including the Syfy hit, Caprica, the CW’s Smallville, the Web series Riese, the feature Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, SciFi Channel’s Flash Gordon and others.

We signed him last month to star in Judas Kiss in the lead role of Danny Reyes. Richard is currently filming the first season of Cartoon Network’s new live-action series, Tower Prep.

— /carlos

Julia Morizawa (Star Trek: Hidden Frontier, Star Trek: Odyssey) has been signed to play snarky college student Abbey Park, best friend of Danny Reyes (played by Caprica‘s Richard Harmon). Ron Boyd (Star Trek: Phase II) will portray Ralph Garlington, a curmudgeonly cinematographer judging the Keystone University Film Festival alongside lead Zachary Wells (Charlie David of Dante’s Cove and Mulligans). Tim Foutch (of the Hidden Frontier spinoff, Star Trek: Odyssey) will appear as Tommy, another Keystone film student competing against Danny in the festival.

“I’ve had the pleasure of directing and acting alongside these actors for some time,” said Judas Kiss director J.T. Tepnapa. “They’re talented and hard-working performers who are a joy to have on a set.”

Tepnapa and Morizawa met on the Hidden Frontier set, where she played the popular Vulcan character, Lt. S’Tal. She was later cast as a telepathic ship’s security officer in the Hidden Frontier spinoff series Star Trek: Odyssey. She has worked on 15 features and television series as an actor, writer and producer. She recently completed a Los Angeles theater run of a play she wrote, produced and starred in, Twenty-Two, and also stars in the scifi Web series Frontier Guard.

Tepnapa and Judas Kiss writer-producer Carlos Pedraza also worked with Boyd in Star Trek: Phase II, the Hugo-nominated Web series that also won TV Guide’s Award for Best Online SciFi Series and was named among Rolling Stone’s five Web series you shouldn’t miss. Boyd plays the acerbic Lt. Vincent DeSalle. He has also appeared in the Canadian TV series, Corner Gas. Boyd is also well known as an artist for DC Comics.

Foutch is already well known among Judas Kiss fans for his portrayal of Tim the Intern in the Judas Kiss podcasts. He also plays the chief engineer in Star Trek: Odyssey and Cadet Fetch Zisser in the Web series Frontier Guard.

Judas Kiss is being produced by Blue Seraph Productions, a Los Angeles company headed by Tepnapa and Pedraza. Their previous work has been featured in the New York Times, BBC, Variety, Frontiers, Fab magazine, the Today Show, MSNBC, and other international news outlets. The film is scheduled to shoot this summer in Seattle.

Links

• Julia Morizawa‘s IMDb profile
• Ron Boyd‘s IMDb profile
• Tim Foutch‘s IMDb profile
• Blue Seraph Productions Web site

I’m looking forward to seeing them together and talking about their characters and their relationship to one another.  Frankly,  I’m really curious to see how they look together. It’s all very exciting.

Stay tuned for pictures.

–Jaytee

A new Cast page is among the latest additions to the Web site.

SEATTLE — With more news about Judas Kiss preproduction on the way, I’ve created some new pages and navigation for the Web site. You’ll notice there’s now a:

• Cast & Crew menu in top navigation, with new dropdowns to guide you.
• A new Cast page with photos of all the actors we’ve cast in Judas Kiss so far.
• Updated promotional photo links to Richard Harmon‘s and Timo Descamps‘ Web galleries.

Keep checking back every few days; with J.T.’s visit to Seattle and Vancouver, there’s lots more news coming as Judas Kiss preproduction kicks into high gear.

— /carlos

You can check out these news sites on your own:

– /carlos

18-year-old Canadian actor Richard Harmon lands lead role in time-bending drama

SEATTLE — Fresh from his pivotal three-episode guest-starring role in the Syfy network hit, “Caprica,” hot young actor Richard Harmon has been cast in the time-bending campus drama, “Judas Kiss,” the film’s producers announced today.

The 18-year-old actor from Vancouver, B.C., has landed roles in a broad swath of hit television series and feature films, including “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief,” “Smallville,” “Fringe” and the Cartoon Network’s new live-action series, “Tower Prep.”

In “Judas Kiss,” Harmon (photo) will play Danny Reyes, a gay film student at a university at the crossroads of parallel timelines, where he is caught in a tug of war between a tortured past and a troubling future.

Harmon won the role with a videotaped audition over more than 1,000 Los Angeles actors, wowing “Judas Kiss” director J.T. Tepnapa and writer-producer Carlos Pedraza.

“Richard nailed every beat in his audition,” Tepnapa said. “Carlos and I watched the tape and instantly agreed we’d found our Danny.”

For Harmon, “Judas Kiss” represents a leap from a strong résumé of supporting parts in Web series, TV roles and features to a lead in a feature that suits his edgy take on youthful roles, Pedraza said.

“Danny struck me right away as a very relatable character,” Harmon said. “Once I read the whole script, I knew this movie was something that I would be so blessed to be a part of. I know people will be able to really connect to what he feels throughout the movie, and I’m going to have lots of fun with it.”

CARLOS AND J.T.’S SECRET MISSION TO CANADA Tepnapa and Pedraza were so impressed by Harmon’s audition they immediately flew from Los Angeles to Vancouver to sign him for the role.

“Richard really is perfect for Danny,” Tepnapa said. “His talent ups the ante for this film, and his performance is going to catch a lot of people’s attention.”

“Judas Kiss” is Tepnapa’s first feature film. He has won many international awards for his short films, including the multiple award-winning parody of 1950s teen health films, “Masturbation: Putting the Fun Into Self-Loving,” the comedy “Drag Queen Heist” and the homeless youth drama, “Begging for Change.”

Harmon has been a working actor since age 10, appearing in such series and films as “School of Life” with Ryan Reynolds, “Jeremiah” with Luke Perry, “Aliens in America,” the 2007 “Flash Gordon” TV series and the hit Web series “Riese.”

He recently appeared in three pivotal episodes of Syfy’s hit series, “Caprica” — the prequel spin-off of the network’s seminal “Battlestar Galactica” — as a virtual game hacker who befriends Joseph Adama (Esai Morales).

Harmon’s father is director Allan Harmon (“Afghan Knights,” “Passion’s Web”) and his older sister is actress Jessica Harmon (“Battlestar Galactica,” “Black Christmas”). Harmon is represented by Melanie Turner of Pacific Artists Management of Vancouver, B.C.

“Judas Kiss” is being produced by Blue Seraph Productions, a Los Angeles company headed by Tepnapa and Pedraza. Their previous work has been featured in the New York Times, BBC, Variety, Frontiers, Fab magazine, the Today Show, MSNBC, and other international news outlets.

The film, scheduled to shoot this summer in Seattle, has already attracted attention for casting “Dante’s Cove” star Charlie David (host of Logo’s travel show, “Bump,” and writer-star of last year’s feature film, “Mulligans”). Also cast is controversial adult film star Brent Corrigan, who appeared in last year’s Oscar-winning “Milk” and the comedy, “Another Gay Sequel,” and rising European TV and pop star Timo Descamps.

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Links

• Caprica Times interview with Richard Harmon
• Additional photos of Richard Harmon
• Star Richard Harmon’s IMDb profile
• Blue Seraph Productions Web site
• Director J.T. Tepnapa’s IMDb profile
• Writer Carlos Pedraza’s IMDb profile

If you have been keeping up with our tweets and blog posts, you probably already know we just had a super-secret Judas Kiss mission go off without a hitch. In the next few days, we are going to be able to tell you all about it.

The not-so-secret part of our Judas Kiss mission is that we’ll be finishing up our Seattle-Tacoma location scouting, make a Canadian visit up to our co-production partners, Border2Border Entertainment, and start coordinating local auditions to fill out the remaining roles in Judas Kiss. And all the while taking care of our early investors and enticing new investors onboard to what is now looking like a very successful film. And if we have our way, not only critically successful, but also financially successful.

Somebody pinch me. Just to make sure it isn’t all a dream. ::ouch:: It’s real, yo.

– Jaytee

Not enough of a coincidence for you? How about this: Dragon was written and directed by my good friend from high school, Chris Sanders, whom you may know as the creator, writer and director of the Disney hit, Lilo and Stitch (in which he also starred as the mischievous alien Stitch).

Timo’s role in the Hollywood hit shouldn’t really come as a surprise. He’s voiced European versions of other blockbusters, including Happy Feet (Mumble), Surf’s Up (Cody) and The Chronicles of Narnia (Peter Pevensie).

You can read more about Timo’s latest role in this article (in the original Dutch or in the translated English).

— /carlos

Jus’ sayin’…

— /carlos

We went through more than 1,000 submissions from actors and their agents, knowing we couldn’t accommodate more than about 70 actors in auditions we held Saturday in Hollywood. Between a rare rain storm, actor flakiness and — let’s face it: fear about playing a gay role — a total of 55 actually showed up.

Following the audition, we reviewed all the video we shot (see the photo at right) and argued a lot. Naturally.

We saw quite a few great actors, and though we’re constrained by having to choose an actor with a very specific look, we were able to narrow the field to nine whom we’ll be seeing at callbacks in Los Angeles this coming Friday.

Even so, we’re still planning another set of auditions in Seattle (where we plan to shoot Judas Kiss later this year) for the role of Danny. If need be, we’re willing to go to New York, too. It’s vital that we pick an actor who can pull off this role.

We’ll keep you posted along the way!

— /carlos

Leading off with an already talented and accomplished cast, we need a young unknown actor with acting chops to play opposite the exceptional Charlie David. Not only are we holding auditions in Los Angeles, but also we’ll be holding auditions in Seattle or Vancouver, and our last stop may be in New York City.

Wish us luck!

— J.T.

Things are looking good for Judas Kiss in 2010.

David will play the role of Zachary Wells, a washed-up filmmaker who returns to his peculiar alma mater, where he meets his younger self and gets the chance to change his troubled past so he can avoid a disturbing future.

“Judas Kiss” is the first feature film from director J.T. Tepnapa, who has won many international awards for his short films, including the multiple award-winning parody of 1950s teen health films, “Masturbation: Putting the Fun Into Self-Loving,” the comedy “Drag Queen Heist” and the drama about homeless youth, “Begging for Change.”

“I’m excited to work with such a multi-talented entertainer,” Tepnapa said. “Charlie’s experience in front of and behind the camera will add so much to “Judas Kiss’” production values.” For his part, David was attracted to the screenplay’s time-bending drama.

“I was engaged by ‘Judas Kiss” concept of altering the past and future through the choices we make right now,” he said. “Who hasn’t wondered what lies down the paths not taken in career, adventure and love?”

PLAYING ZACHARY WELLS David was also intrigued by the character of Zach. “It’s exciting and scary for me because he has such a troubled past and a present devoid of feeling and passion,” he said. “The script has emotional triggers for me – some that immediately resonated and others that honestly terrified me. Zach is going to allow me to get a little messy as an actor and it’s about time I did that.”

David also joins “Judas Kiss” as an executive producer with his production company, Border2Border Entertainment, which will also act as “Judas Kiss’” sales and distribution representative. “I am very excited to be joining this project as an actor and producer,” he said. “I love the art of telling a good story and Judas Kiss is a really good story. I’m confident our connections at Border2Border Entertainment with international distributors, broadcasters and new media ventures will help Judas Kiss find a large and lasting audience.”

“Judas Kiss” is being produced by Blue Seraph Productions, a Los Angeles company founded by Tepnapa in 2000 to create his short films. “Judas Kiss” was written by Blue Seraph partner Carlos Pedraza from Tepnapa’s story. The film is scheduled to shoot in 2010 in Seattle.Tepnapa’s and Pedraza’s work has been featured in the New York Times, BBC, Variety, Frontiers, Fab magazine, the Today Show, MSNBC, and other international news outlets.

The film has already attracted attention for casting talented and controversial adult film star Brent Corrigan, who recently appeared in this year’s Oscar-winning “Milk” and the comedy “Another Gay Movie.”

BOX OFFICE PHENOM David is also a gay box office phenomenon. His steamy supernatural soap opera, “Dante’s Cove,” is the No. 1 show for the here! television network in the United States, and the series’ DVD sales continue to be a genre leader worldwide. He also stars in the travel series Bump!, now in its fourth season, airing in more than 12 countries, with more than 50 million households in the United States alone on MTV’s sister station, Logo.

David has had three features released in the past two years: “A Four Letter Word,” “Kiss the Bride,” and “Mulligans.” David also wrote and produced the award-winning Mulligans, which has played at more than 65 international film festivals and garnered worldwide distribution.

David’s first two novels, the film novelization “Mulligans,” and “Boy Midflight,” were published in 2009. Among his many awards are the Out 100 Award (2005); Rising Star Award, Philadelphia Film Society (2007); and Best Male Actor, Festival del Sol Gran Canaria, Spain (2008).

David’s show business career began with the pop band, 4Now, and includes hosting stints on television shows on E!, NBC, Fine Living, and other networks. David’s move from his native Canada to Hollywood generated even more opportunities, including roles in Showtime’s outrageous musical, “Reefer Madness,” ABC’s “Ugly Betty” and the Sundance Channel’s award-winning series, “Terminal City.”

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Links

• Judas Kiss movie site
• Blue Seraph Productions
• Border2Border Entertainment
• Star Charlie David’s IMDB profile
• Co-star Brent Corrigan’s IMDB profile
• Director J.T. Tepnapa’s IMDB profile
• Writer Carlos Pedraza’s IMDB profile
• Additional photos of Charlie David

Meanwhile, check out our work on the DVD packaging and cover art for Boys on Film 3: American Boy! Besides Judas Kiss actor Brent Corrigan and director J.T. Tepnapa, the DVD features photography by writer-producer Carlos Pedraza, styling by J.T.’s husband Adam Browne, with the overall design by Piccadillo Pictures.

Boys on Film 3: American Boy is now available on the Peccadillo Pictures Web site and at Amazon.co.uk. Peccadillo Pictures has been bringing quality international films to the United Kingdom since October 2000. They have grown over time to become one of the U.K.’s most recognized distributors of art house, gay & lesbian and world cinema titles with an impressive collection of films from Europe, Latin America and Asia.

On the DVD

• In the Closet – Dir. Jody Wheeler
• Dare – Dir. Adam Salky
• Area X – Dir. Dennis Shinners
• The Young and Evil – Dir. Julian Breece
• Dish – Dir. Brian Krinsky
• Bugcrush – Dir. Carter Smith
• Astoria, Queens – Dir. Kyle Coker

Extra!

Check out Peccadillo’s gallery of high-resolution photos for all the short films that appear in Boys on Film 3: American Boy.

Just around the corner is DoorQ Entertainment’s In the Closet world premiering at this year’s Outfest. You can buy tickets now for July 10th or its final Outfest screening on July 20th. This is Brent’s big acting debut and my nude debut. It’s a first for both of us!

Meanwhile, on the East Coast in the small New York town of Port Henry, I’ll be playing Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek: Phase II, formerly known as Star Trek: New Voyages. It’ll be a hoot to travel to future via the 1960s!

Star Trek: Phase II is one of the few fan series that has lovingly recreated the original sets of Star Trek and wooed Star Trek alumni like George Takei and Walter Koenig.  You’ll be able to check out my take on Sulu sometime next year.

I’m also going to have a small role in a comedy western next month. I’m playing a crazy Indian Chief. Yep, comedy.

So there you have it. Apparently, I haven’t left the world of acting at all. I’ve only begun. I still have to find myself a part in Judas Kiss. I was the bus driver, but since that part has been cut, I might try for the bartender.

– Jaytee

I have had the pleasure to act opposite of him in DoorQ Entertainment’s first film, In the Closet.  For my own reasons, I was pretty nervous about acting opposite someone as beautiful as Brent. He put me at ease when I found that he was equally nervous in performing his largest acting role to date.

I have to say, he was brilliant! It was such a wonderful experience playing opposite someone that I feel, given time, could be a breakout hit in independent films.  He’s already starring in Another Gay Sequel, and you can check us both out at this year’s Outfest, the Los Angeles Lesbian and Gay Film Festival where In the Closet will have its world premiere!

I cannot say enough good things about Brent. I am truly excited having such a budding talent joining Judas Kiss. Please help me in welcoming Brent to Judas Kiss and check out his own website at thenewbrentcorrigan.com (NSFW).

Welcome aboard Brent!!

– Jaytee