Palo Alto, CA (2007)

Director:

Brad Leong

Writers:

Brad Leong (story) &
Tony Vallone (story) ...
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Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Plot:

On their last night of Thanksgiving break, four old friends, now all college freshmen, realize their small town has more meaning than they ever imagined. |

Plot Keywords:

Thanksgiving | College | California | Home From College | College Student

Cast

Aaron Ashmore	...	Alec
Johnny Lewis	...	Nolan
Justin Mentell	...	Ryan
Autumn Reeser	...	Jamie
Ben Savage	...	Patrick
Ryan Hansen	...	Anthony
Connor Ross	...	Andrew
Eve Brent	...	Grandma
Shoshana Bush	...	Audrey (as Shoshanna Bush)
Rosalie Ward	...	Amy
Tom Arnold	...	Morgan
Robin Hines	...	Becky
Matthew Castellana	...	Danny Yates
Jason McMahon	...	Dave 'The Stoner'
Edward Singletary	...	Doctor
Hailey Bright	...	Jessica
Christina DeRosa	...	Ashley - 'Girl 2'
Jay Joshua Hoffman	...	Jay Bob (as Jay Hoffman)
Alona Lewis	...	EMT
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Luka Apt	...	Party Boy (uncredited)

Directed by
Brad Leong

Writing credits
Brad Leong		(story) &
Tony Vallone		(story)
Tony Vallone		(screenplay)

Produced by
Anthony Barnao	....	associate producer
Daniel Engelhardt	....	producer
Philip Engelhardt	....	executive producer
Steven Gersh	....	executive producer
Jason McMahon	....	associate producer
Tony Vallone	....	associate producer

Original Music by
Marshall Altman
Geoffrey Pope
Eric Robinson

Cinematography by
Rachel Morrison		(director of photography)

Film Editing by
Kevin Gasca
Danny Walker		(as Daniel J. Walker)

Casting by
Anthony Barnao

Production Design by
Juneau Dahl

Art Direction by
Sam Shiflett

Makeup Department
Amanda Tharp	....	makeup artist

Production Management
Kevin Gasca	....	post-production supervisor

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Jason Argropoulos	....	assistant director: Los Angeles
Ian Dickinson	....	first assistant director
Jay Joshua Hoffman	....	second assistant director (as Jay Hoffman)

Art Department
Traci Hays	....	assistant production designer: second unit (as Tracie Hays)
Rachel Laase	....	art department crew
Vince Saunders	....	set dresser

Sound Department
Alan Archer	....	foley artist: Alan Audio Works
Jorge Batel	....	foley artist: Alan Audio Works
Allison Bernardi	....	dialogue editor
Christian Buenaventura	....	dialogue editor
Christian Buenaventura	....	foley artist
Christian Buenaventura	....	sound re-recording mixer
Lauren Carara	....	sound effects editor
Dylan Chapgier	....	boom
Cody Foltz	....	boom
Chris Howland	....	sound mixer
Joe Iemola	....	sound editor: Alan Audio Works (as Joe Limola)
Brandon Jones	....	foley artist: Alan Audio Works
Jeffery Alan Jones	....	supervising sound editor: Alan Audio Works
Eduardo Virmond Lima	....	sound editor: Alan Audio Works (as Edwardo Lima)
Tanner Parker	....	sound editor: Alan Audio Works
Peter Rand	....	production sound
Laura Schmadel	....	sound re-recording mixer
Laura Schmadel	....	supervising sound editor
Jordan Wilby	....	adr mixer
Jordan Wilby	....	foley mixer

Visual Effects by
Ron San Agustin	....	visual effects supervisor
Kelly Sutton	....	visual effects artist

Stunts
Rocky Capella	....	stunts
Thomas M. Ficke	....	stunt double: Ben Savage (as Tom Ficke)
Jay Joshua Hoffman	....	stunt double: Ben Savage (as Jay Hoffman)
Mike Martinez	....	stunt coordinator
Thomas M. Ficke	....	stunt rigger (uncredited)

Camera and Electrical Department
Clara Aranovich	....	first assistant camera: second unit
Chris J. Arnesen	....	best boy electric: Los Angeles (as CJ Arnesen)
Tim Balcomb	....	first assistant camera: Los Angeles
Alina Bezdikian	....	second assistant camera: Los Angeles
J.P. Bolles	....	first assistant camera: Los Angeles (as JP Bolles)
John Carlson	....	gaffer: Los Angeles
Michael Chance	....	grip: second unit (as Mike Chance)
Dylan Chapgier	....	grip
Leigh Cousins	....	loader: Los Angeles
Vicki de Mey	....	grip: second unit (as Vicki De Mey)
Cody Foltz	....	grip
Bryce Fortner	....	additional photography
Victor Fuste	....	grip: second unit
Dennis Glover	....	grip: second unit
Jon Ho	....	grip
Dylan Johnson	....	key grip: Los Angeles
Jonathan Judelson	....	grip: second unit
Rachel Laase	....	first assistant camera
Todd Liebman	....	additional photography: second unit
Matt Lin	....	second assistant camera
Luis Madrigal	....	grip
George Mikhail	....	key grip
Eon Mora	....	director of photography: second unit
Eon Mora	....	gaffer
Vince Saunders	....	grip
Matt Soscia	....	grip: second unit
Kenny Suleimanagich	....	best boy electric
Kingsley Willis	....	grip: second unit
Aaron Wilson	....	second assistant camera: Los Angeles

Casting Department
Jason McMahon	....	casting associate

Editorial Department
John Bowen	....	on-line editor
Leigh Cousins	....	apprentice editor
Peter Dana	....	digital intermediate producer
Chelsea Fiske	....	apprentice editor
Katie Kirk	....	apprentice editor (as Kathryn Kirk)
Steven Peer	....	colorist (as Steve Peer)

Music Department
Rebecca Rienks	....	music clearance
Eric Robinson	....	music supervisor
Brooke Wentz	....	music clearances: The Rights Workshop

Other crew
Liz Drescher	....	accommodations
Bennet Engelhardt	....	accommodations
Bennet Engelhardt	....	assistant: Mr. Hansen
Adam Ensler	....	production assistant: second unit
Corwin Garber	....	production assistant: second unit
Becky Guinan	....	production accountant
Taide Taidelli	....	script supervisor
Andrew Tight	....	production assistant

Thanks
Edward Singletary	....	special thanks

Production Companies

• Anchange Productions (presents)
• PhilQuo Ventures (in association with)

Distributors

• Falcon Films (2009) (Lebanon) (theatrical)
• Anchange Productions
• Image Entertainment (2009) (USA) (video)
• Pehade Beheer BV (BBI) (2008) (Netherlands) (TV)
• Pehade Beheer BV (BBI) (2008) (Netherlands) (video)
• Warner Home Video (2011) (Japan) (DVD)

Other Companies

• Alan Audio Works  provided by: M&E
• Entertainment Partners  payroll
• Frankel & Associates  insurance
• ID Public Relations  publicity (as I/D Public Relations)
• Kino Flo  lighting
• Panavision  camera equipment provided by
• PhilQuo Ventures  financing
• Point.360  post-production services provided by (as Point 360)
• Rights Workshop, The  music clearances
• Westside Production Services  grip and lighting equipment

Also Known As:

"Palo Alto" - USA (copyright title)

MPAA:

Rated R for pervasive language, sexual content, nudity, drug and alcohol use - all involving teens

Runtime:

Germany:100 min (European Film Market)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:R

Filming Locations:

Los Altos, California, USA

Company:

Anchange Productions

Trivia:

For production, the cast lived in a rented house, which was also used as a location.

Quotes:

Morgan:The thing about a first kiss is, you only have one, and believe me, she's gonna remember it no matter what. So, you've gotta pick the perfect moment, and that moment comes right after you've done something incredible. And you'll know the moment because you'll see it in her eyes...

Movie Connections:

References Scarface (1983)

Soundtrack:

Diner

The Most Amazing and Touching Experience of a Lifetime

I loved this movie. I couldn't believe it. I thought it would just be like another "Remember the Daze aka The Beautiful ordinary" but this goes the extra mile. You felt for the characters and cared about what was going on. Its a true life story that is captured so perfectly its incredible. The young actors in this film really make it believable. It was a prize to sit and watch this. Not one moment was I bored or thought it was overdone. This is better than most of the movies out there today. You can take away many things from this masterpiece. It gives you hope, sadness, joy, and passion. Its a must see for any teen. You'll Love It!