Maggie Shayne's Embrace the Twilight (2019)
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- 2h 22min
- Action, Drama
- 06 Jul 2021 (USA)
- Movie
A seductive vampire named Sarafina and military hero Willem Stone must protect the only human-vampire hybrid from dangerous mercenaries who seek the secrets of her immortality.
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Awards:
- 7 wins & 1 nomination.
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Cast
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| Angela Duggins | ... |
Angelica Bryant
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| Chris Hahn | ... |
Frank Stiles
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| Tyler Gallant | ... |
Safdar
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| Debbie Scaletta | ... |
Susan Jennings
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| John French | ... |
Mike the Arms Dealer
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| Logan Shephard | ... |
Colonel Willem Stone
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John Catheline | ... |
DPI Soldier Nico
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| Angel R. Reed | ... |
Alicia
(as Angel Reed)
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| Cody Steele | ... |
Roland
(as a different name)
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Amanda Collins | ... |
Misty
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Brandon Jester | ... |
Hospital Patient
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Tony Vardon | ... |
DPI Soldier Vegas
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Ian Cameron | ... |
DPI Soldier Cains
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| Vincent Sarowatz | ... |
DPI Soldier Mercer
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Crissy Kolarik | ... |
Amelia Ashby
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Richard Phillis | ... |
Uber Driver #3
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Donnie Dunn | ... |
Uber Driver
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| Jason Klingensmith | ... |
Jameson Bryant
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| Erik William | ... |
Reporter
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Kian Barazandeh | ... |
Alfredo
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| Victoria Vardon | ... |
DPI Soldier Kelsey
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Pauline Nowakowski | ... |
Doctor
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Mike Karban | ... |
DPI Soldier Nelson
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| Julie Simon | ... |
Nurse
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| Aja Nicole | ... |
Rhiannon
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| Bridget Messaros | ... |
Amber Lily Bryant
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Marla Reed | ... |
Female Reporter
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Carlos Dunn | ... |
Gervaise
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| Vernard Adams | ... |
Edward
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| Janine Sarnowski | ... |
Head Nurse
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Alex Gressel | ... |
Hospital patient
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Theresa Byron | ... |
Sarafina
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Sandy Ma | ... |
Waitress
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Ria Pierce | ... |
Extra
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Matthew Poletti | ... |
Extra
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Billy Stone | ... |
DPI Soldier Joe
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Emily Nulph | ... |
Extra
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| Joey Ruffin | ... |
Hospital patient
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Randy Wagner | ... |
Hospital Patient
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Jennifer Anderson | ... |
Nurse
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Sabrena Collins | ... |
Extra
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Nihar Nayak | ... |
Soldier #1
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Rafael 'Hyena' Álvarez | ... |
Andre
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Christian Miguel Rangel Aguirre | ... |
Bartrone
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Tianna Sims | ... |
Extra
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Patrina Sanders | ... |
Extra
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Suzie Moorehead | ... |
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James Pierce | ... |
Extra
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Michael Pierce | ... |
Extra
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Matthew Poletti | ... |
Extra
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Jake Ross | ... |
Walking in Circles - Drums
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Jake Gray | ... |
Walking in Circles - Guitar
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Cashmiere Martin | ... |
Extra
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Walking in Circles | ... |
Band
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Melissa Varner | ... |
Extra
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Shane Kirvel | ... |
Walking in Circles - Bass Guitar
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Carol Magozzeni | ... |
Extra
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Sara Archer | ... |
Extra
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Talithia Crim | ... |
Extra
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Nicole Neiman | ... |
Walking in Circles - Vocals
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Christopher Ketur | ... |
Extra
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Blake Brouse | ... |
Walking in Circles - Lead vocals
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Scott Raybould | ... |
DPI Soldier Brom
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Leslie Detweiler | ... |
Extra
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Joanna Marquez | ... |
Belinda
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Demetria Fox | ... |
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James Smith | ... |
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Emilia Espiritu | ... |
Katerina
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Chris Ketler | ... |
(uncredited)
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Christopher D. Ketler | ... |
(uncredited)
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Directed by
| Carlos Dunn | ||
Written by
| Carlos Dunn | ... | (screenplay) |
| Carlos Dunn | ... | () |
Produced by
| Carlos Dunn | ... | executive producer |
| Rocky Karlage | ... | co-producer |
| Tony Vardon | ... | co-producer |
| Victoria Vardon | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Mariano Saulino | ||
Cinematography by
| T.J. Cooley | ... | (Director of Photography: Second USA Unit.) |
| Carlos Dunn | ||
| Steve Olander | ... | (Director of Photography USA Unit.) |
| Manuel Roberto | ... | (Director of Photography Mexico Unit.) |
| Julie Simon | ||
Editing by
| Carlos Dunn | ||
| J.D. Kraus | ||
| Manuel Roberto | ||
Editorial Department
| Rocky Karlage | ... | first assistant editor |
| J.D. Kraus | ... | colorist / media manager |
| Tony Vardon | ... | supervising editor |
Casting By
| Carlos Dunn | ||
| Victoria Vardon | ||
Production Design by
| Tony Vardon | ||
| Rafael 'Hyena' Álvarez | ||
Art Direction by
| Tony Vardon | ... | (art direction) / senior art director |
Set Decoration by
| Bunnie Ferro | ... | (Ohio unit) |
| Carlos Gifford | ... | (mexico unit) |
| Joanna Marquez | ... | (mexico unit) |
| Rafael 'Hyena' Álvarez | ... | (mexico unit) |
Costume Design by
| Bunnie Ferro | ... | (Ohio unit) |
| Joanna Marquez | ||
| Tony Vardon | ... | (Ohio unit) |
Makeup Department
| Teri Bridges-Vaughan | ... | special makeup effects artist: usa unit |
| Emilia Espiritu | ... | makeup artist: mexico unit / special makeup effects artist |
| Bunnie Ferro | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Joanna Marquez | ... | assistant makeup artist: mexico unit |
| Sarah Rizer | ... | makeup artist |
| Alan Tuskes | ... | special makeup effects artist: usa unit |
Production Management
| Carlos Dunn | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Tony Vardon | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Victoria Vardon | ... | post-production manager / post-production supervisor |
Art Department
| Tony Vardon | ... | concept artist / storyboard artist: usa unit |
Sound Department
| Daniel Aguilar | ... | sound engineer mexico unit. |
| Alex Gressel | ... | sound engineer usa Unit. |
| Grace Kaman | ... | boom operator (as Grace Porter) / sound engineer usa Unit. (as Grace Porter) |
| J.D. Kraus | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Steve Olander | ... | sound recordist: adr editor |
| Gonzalo Saulino | ... | foley artist / sound editor / sound effects editor / sound mixer |
| Joe Winans | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
| Daniel Blain Click | ... | special effects makeup |
| Alan Tuskes | ... | special effects makeup / special effects |
Visual Effects by
| T.J. Cooley | ... | visual effects artist |
| Carlos Dunn | ... | digital effects: usa and mexico unit / visual effects supervisor: usa and mexico unit |
| J.D. Kraus | ... | title designer |
| Steve Olander | ... | roto artist / visual effects editor / visual effects: usa unit |
| Manuel Roberto | ... | visual effects: mexico unit |
| Peter John Ross | ... | visual effects artist |
Stunts
| Carlos Gifford | ... | assistant stunt coordinator |
| Chris Hahn | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Rafael 'Hyena' Álvarez | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Andrew Brantley | ... | assistant camera: USA second unit |
| T.J. Cooley | ... | Cinematographer: USA second unit |
| Carlos Dunn | ... | camera operator / cinematographer: USA unit / drone operator / usa and mexico unit |
| Alex Gressel | ... | camera operator / cinematographer: USA unit |
| Scott T. Morrison | ... | gaffer / green screen supervisor / still photographer |
| Steve Olander | ... | cinematograher: usa unit |
| Joey Ruffin | ... | gaffer: usa unit |
| Alicia Salazar | ... | assistant camera: mexico unit / gaffer |
| Joe Winans | ... | gaffer: mexico unit |
Casting Department
| Vernard Adams | ... | casting assistant |
| Crissy Kolarik | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Bunnie Ferro | ... | wardrobe |
| Kodie Ferro | ... | costume assistant |
| Tony Vardon | ... | costumer: usa unit / wardrobe supervisor: usa unit |
Location Management
| Carlos Dunn | ... | location manager |
| Ivan Garcia | ... | location manager |
| Pauline Nowakowski | ... | location manager |
| Janine Sarnowski | ... | location manager |
| Victoria Vardon | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Silvina Slatopolsky | ... | music production coordinator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Julie Simon | ... | continuity / script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Jennifer Anderson | ... | production assistant |
| Bunnie Ferro | ... | production assistant |
| Kodie Ferro | ... | production assistant |
| Alex Gressel | ... | Technical Consultant / production assistant |
| J.D. Kraus | ... | Titles Designer |
| Pauline Nowakowski | ... | production assistant |
| Julie Simon | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Dare | ... | special thanks |
| Gatsios Family | ... | special thanks |
| Greg Feketik | ... | very special thanks |
| Kathy Feketik | ... | very special thanks |
| Chad Filliater | ... | special thanks |
| Paul Gatsios | ... | special thanks |
| Hortencia Landin-Dunn | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Janine Sarnowski | ... | very special thanks |
| Maggie Shayne | ... | very special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Green Apple Entertainment (2021) (World-wide)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- City of Cleveland (special thanks)
- City of Colima (special thanks)
- City of Medina, Ohio (special thanks)
- City of Stow, Ohio (special thanks)
- Greater Cleveland Film Commission (special thanks)
- Seville (special thanks)
- Silver Fern Bed and Breakfast, Peninsula, Ohio (special thanks)
- Uniform Shop, Burbank, Ohio (special thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
"BEST NARRATIVE FEATURE" at Vegas Movie Awards (September 2020); as well as 4 other awards. BEST 'FILM FEATURE" and 'PRODUCTION DESIGN" judged by the movie industry's INDIEFEST judges (2021). A film based on New York Times bestselling author Maggie Shayne's "Embrace the Twilight". Experience has taught Sarafina that love leads only to betrayal and heartbreak. She has vowed to never allow herself to fall in love again. She brags that she has cured herself of that flaw. Then Colonel Willem Stone comes into her life, a man as boldly alive as she is, and a man with an unbreakable the will of iron. The only thing stronger than the clash of their wills is the power of their desire. When the child of promise is kidnapped, they must put aside their struggle and combine their strengths in a rescue attempt that could cost them their lives. And in the process they discover the most powerful force of all. Love. |
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Box Office
| Budget | $75,000 (estimated) |