In (2005/I)

Director:

Peter McGennis

Writer:

Peter McGennis (writer)

Release Date:

29 April 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Crime

Tagline:

Everybody wants...

Plot:

A street artist (Pete) gets pulled in by a flamboyant mob wanna-be (Tony)who offers him easy work in a local cemetery...

Plot Keywords:

One Word Title

Cast

Michael Arata	...	Ronnie
Jody Booth	...	Sugar
Molly Brink	...	Rachael (The Spider)
Paul Cambria	...	Tomosso
Gwyn Fawcett	...	Angie (The Rose)
Charles Ferrara	...	Mr. Mario
Michael Fin	...	Tony
Michael Hagerty	...	Pete
David Jensen	...	Assilman
John Joly	...	Cakes
Mark Miller	...	Blues Guitarist
Ashley Nolan	...	Grace
Jorin Ostroska	...	Sully
Earl Scioneaux	...	Nicky P.
Keilana Smith	...	Trinity
Marco St. John	...	Cimanno

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Company:

Harlequin Films

Trivia:

McGennis convinced the local crew of "Runaway Jury" to stay on together and shoot "in" in seventeen days. The film wrapped during the week of Mardi Gras. "in" is the first film out of the gate to take advantage of the Louisiana Tax Credit Incentive that has flooded the state with films being shot there.

McGennis captures New Orleans and inspires with his funky first feature!

This little indie film both entertains and lures an audience in a way that's true to New Orleans and all her mischief. For a first time feature, McGennis shows mucho brass and creativity. "In" teems with production value (there's more French Quarter photography than any other movie I've seen) and a funky original soundtrack that'll blow your socks off featuring the late Jimmy Smith, Kermit Ruffins, and Maria Muldaur (anyone know where can I buy it?). The storyline does pull you in and most of the performances are solid (love the Assilman role). And what's cool is whatever holes there might be don't seem to matter, McGennis pulls it all off with style and soul and that's what we walk away with. Totally satisfied and wanting to experience it again (for a reason I find hard to explain but it's inspiring). With no stars and no hype, this little film will likely slip under your radar. Don't let it. "In" is a real testament to how much a passionate first-time filmmaker can lay it all on the table from writing, financing, directing, and producing. In the end, New Orleans shines through and so does McGennis. His efforts pay off big time leaving behind more than just a little gem of a movie but also, and perhaps more importantly, a map of creative inspiration for other upcoming feature filmmakers to follow. That must be what I find so inspiring here. Can't wait to see McGennis' next spirited, hand-crafted project. Hope he keeps wearing many hats!