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In this noirish thriller, a junior partner at a successful corporation conspires to kill his boss. . .

While the filming of the Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises" in Pittsburgh has generated headlines, gossip and celebrity sightings, Winter Morning Pictures has quietly wrapped filming on its second feature.

We've got a few more stories up our sleeve. . . Punk.

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Founded in 2005 is an independent film production company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. WMP takes advantage of the lower costs of producing movies in Pittsburgh compared with those typical in more established cinema-production centers. WMP also uses new, digital technologies that are dramatically lowering the cost of traditional motion picture production.

WMP has been created for the purpose of developing and producing independent motion pictures in the most artistically satisfying and cost effective manner possible; arranging for the distribution of those motion pictures; and for distributing the revenues that those motion pictures generate to investors in a fully transparent and straightforward manner.

The company founders, all Pittsburgh natives, have combined their passion for their projects with the same passion for their city. They believe that the work they produce will continue to showcase the city in a positive light by providing a venue for industry talent, creating demand from local businesses and fostering the pride they have in all that this region has to offer.

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Set in Pittsburgh, Since I Dont Have You follows the true story of a child pulled through the wake of his parents breakup during his adolescence and early adult life.Gavins mother, Janet, sings with The Skyliners. She is sometimes home, but she tours frequently with the band. When she comes home she is usually exhausted and depressed. Gavins father, Terry, is a jealous, controlling spouse. The couple cannot hold their tenuous relationship together, and when they eventually separate, Gavins life spirals out of control. His relationship with his mother seems to him to be unraveling as she sends Gavins sister and brother to live with her sister, leaving Gavin to live with his father. When his father tries to commit suicide, though, he too is swept off to live his Aunt and her many children. His mother collapses, hospitalized for a nervous breakdown, his fathers whereabouts are unknown. Gavin becomes lonely and depressed. His attempts to fit in arent working, and his last night with his cousins is spent in a liberating smoke-filled haze.Gavins mother regains her balance, and his family finally reunites. They move into a new house, and Gavin is happy at last. His relationship with his mother begins to blossom anew. She has her highs and lows but as long as they are all together, Gavin is happy. But the calm his family has struggled so hard to find vanishes when Gavin comes home from school to find his mother has committed suicide. Or has she?

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In this noirish thriller, a junior partner at a successful corporation conspires to kill his boss--a smart CEO whose business savvy is legendary. Conspiring with the exec's wife and a shadowy stranger, the ladder climber sets in motion a deadly power play that will change everyone's destiny.

Corbin Bernsen, Tom Atkins, Tony Bingham, Jeff Carpenter, Alexandra Cherney and Dana Hardy star.

95 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.

Best Crime Feature Film - New York Independent International Film and Video Festival

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When a failed carpenter gets unexpected news of his sister’s accident, he drops everything to be by her side. He tries to befriend his nephew by teaching him wood working, only to discover his nephew and sister have a deadly secret. Unable to bear the thought of what has happened the carpenter works together with his nephew to overcome their fears even if it costs them both of their lives.

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What would you do at the crossroads of your faith

The Chrism Lie presents an austere look at a priest who leaves an indelible mark in a disappearing world.

Fr. Rene is an inspiring, accomplished priest bereft of dignity. The scandals, posturing and zero tolerance policies by the Archdiocese have stripped him of his vocation and orders. Fraught with the grave imposition he struggles with depression, desperation and guilt. The people he once guided are confused and frustrated by the hypocrisy of the situation. In secret they struggle to make a decision that will affect them and Fr. Rene forever.

Una Corda

Una Corda

At a late night auction in the french quarter a wealthy couple purchases a piano. Although, once it is in their possession, tragic and unsettling events guide them to find the rightful owner.

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Since I Don't Have You - CAST

Kristin Spatafore

Kristin Spatafore - Janet Vogel Rapp
Kristin Spatafore is a Pittsburgh based nationally recognized model and AFTRA/SAG actress who has represented national brands such as, Hitachi, Moen, Fisher Price, JoAnn Fabrics, Tiffany & Co., Nestle, Juzo Sheer Stockings, and Saks Fifth Avenue.She recently starred in Since I Don't Have You. as Janet Vogel Rapp, the hall of fame soprano supreme singer of the Pittsburgh based and internationally known doo-wop band, The Skyliners. You may also recognize Kristin from Love and Other Drugs, where she appeared alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and Ann Hathaway. Most recently she worked on Steel Town starring Viola Davis and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Kristin is represented in Pittsburgh by the Docherty Agency. Currently she is taking meetings with agents and managers in NYC and LA. Regardless of where her career takes her, the cast, crew, directors and producers of Since I Dont Have You will always hold a special place in her heart. Fiming Since I Dont Have You was the experience of a lifetime.

Kenny Champion

Kenny Champion - Kerry Rapp
Over the past decade, Kennys unusual but interesting work experiences have afforded him opportunities to perform from the theater to stand up comedy. Kenny stars in the lead role of Kerry Rapp, the volatile husband/cop/father. There are many sides to this very intense, obsessive, confused character and that playing such a multifaceted individual was a challenge he relished.To make sure he was getting the character right, he worked closely with writer/director Gavin Rapp. Kenny was able to channel his own personal passions into a wonderful performance on this intense, labor of love, and to date has been his most rewarding and demanding endeavor of his career. His rich and colorful past coupled with his current intensive training make him what most directors are looking for, a Talent that is likable and easy to work with.

Buster Maxwell

Buster Maxwell - Joe Rock
Buster is honored to perform as Joe Rock in this heartfelt film, and sends his eternal gratitude and love to the amazing producers, cast and crew, as well as to all present and past members of the Skyliners - especially Janet, the films guardian angel, who now holds a special place in his heart. He hopes that his performance as "The Rock" is a honorable tribute to Joes genius, for this role has inspired Buster to focus on writing and producing his own original music just as Joe did, and to refine his singing skills, so he can finally reach those Jimmy Beaumont high notes.

Cameron McKendry

Cameron McKendry - Gavin Rapp
Since I Don't Have You is the first feature Cameron has starred in and his performance was outstanding. Cameron was in the lead role portraying a "younger Gavin" for 2/3 of the feature. Cameron gracefully balanced the difficulties of being a young adult forced to make difficult decisions from situations beyond his control.Cameron has been acting professionally since he was 11. He has played the roles of Scut Farkas in the stage production of A Christmas Story ( for 2 seasons) as well as Howard in Inherit the Wind both staged at the Cleveland Play House.He's acted in numerous other Cleveland theater productions, as well as a local Cleveland TV pilot (Sherlock Rolmes) and an Ohio Lottery commercial.

Ronald Marnich

Ronald Marnich - Jimmy Beaumont
RON MARNICH is a Pittsburgh native who has always had a love for movies. Ron's first experiences on screen was as an extra in several features. His education in the craft includes various roles in local theater and taking several acting classes at various schools in Pittsburgh and New York. Ironically enough, Ron feels that his four month experience as Robert Downey Junior's stand-in in WONDER BOYS is what really jump started his career. Before portraying "Jimmy Beaumont" in SINCE I DON'T HAVE YOU, Ron landed two lead roles as "Tyler" in a made for television film called PAIN WITHIN, and as "Sgt. Cain" in a feature film called BIOPHAGE. Ron can be seen in local commercials and in re-runs on national television as "Tom Norris" in NAVY SEALS: UNTOLD STORIES, and as the lead criminal in an episode of THE FBI FILES. Ron currently resides in Pittsburgh with his wife and child.

Tatum Quinlan

Tatum Quinlan - Marlo Rapp
A very talented quick whitted young actor. We asked a lot from Tatum from the very first days of shooting and she jumped right in ready to go. Her chracter "Marlo," went through some difficult situations growing up and she was required to reach deep and sometimes complex emotions for numerous takes. Tatum did an outstanding job on Since I Don't Have you and amazed the cast and crew of her abilities, not only as a young actor but as a young little lady.

Tyler Courtad

Tyler Courtad - Gavin Rapp

Laverne Duffy

Laverne Duffy - Aunt CC

Jenny Vos

Jenny Vos - Peggy

Martha Bell

Martha Bell - Gram

Harry Frazee

Harry Frazee - Wally Lester

Ryota Tajiri

Ryota Tajiri - Kip Rapp
A very bright, young talented actor. Ryota did a wondeful job acting as a quiet but ever watchful "Kippy." Being able to speak Engilsh and Japanese, allowed him to have more fun on the set. Depending on how his scenes moved him, he would deliver his lines in either language. This helped him ease into the role and greatly enhanced the authenticity of his character.

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Gavin Rapp

Gavin Rapp - Writer Producer Director
Gavin Rapp is the managing member of Winter Morning Pictures, LLC, and the writer of the original screenplaySince I Dont Have You. Over the last several years, Gavin has written a series of emotionally charged screenplays, including The Shaft, Trapped, The Carpenter, and Une Corde.Gavin was a founding member of IronBridge Partners, an investment and venture capital firm, where he transformed start-ups and other fledgling companies into highly focused, market-driven organizations.Currently he specializes in video distribution, Internet marketing management, and electronic marketing communications,and has been employed as webmaster and multi-media specialist at such companies as Federated Investors, USWeb/CKS, Ripple Effects Interactive, The Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, and, most recently, FedEx Ground.Gavin founded Winter Morning Pictures with Mike Hamilton in 2005. He wrote, produced, directed and appeared in Trapped, Winter Mornings first motion picture, which was shot in 2007 and released in 2009. After winning the New York International Independent Film and Video Festivals Best Crime Feature Film award Trapped got a distribution deal in two territories - US and Canada. It is available on dvd, onDemand and soon to be Cable Television. Trapped is sold by retailers such as Best Buy, Target, TCM, Blockbuster Ent., Walmart.Gavin conducts a script to screen class for high school students interested in film making. He also speaks about independent film making and how his company takes advantage through HD productions and digital editing and distribution. Gavin is a 1992 Graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, with a BA in Economics.

Ron Hankison

Ron Hankison - Producer Director & DP
Ron Hankison is the business manager of Winter Morning Pictures and the President of Since I Dont Have You, LLC. He has co-written, and will co-direct the motion picture Since I Dont Have You with Gavin Rapp.Ron owned and managed Ron Hankison Productions, Inc., from 1981 to 1990. Ron Hankison Productions created film and video communications relating to new product releases, corporate capabilities, and mergers and acquisitions for such clients as US Steel, General Motors, Allied Corporation, Westinghouse, and PPG Industries. He has been a writer, producer, and director of film and video for over twenty-five years.He has also worked with arts groups including The Iron Clad Agreement (for whom he wrote and produced a series of radio plays about the labor movement in America), McKeown InterArts (for whom he directed the television pilot Dr. Zoology: King of Ecology). He has written and produced such entertainment projects as Nolo Contendre (a recording of his songs and other musical compositions), and Moonlight on Pymatuning (a musical and video remembrance of the American Summer Vacation through the eyes of a child of the1950s).Ron also produced, co-wrote, and co-directed and edited Trapped, Winter Mornings first motion picture, and appeared in it as Jack the Attorney.He holds a BFA in Fine Art Painting from Maryland Institute, College of Art, and an MLS from Duquesne University, with a concentration in the Philosophy of Science.

Mark Rapp

Mark Rapp - 1st A.D.

Mark A. Rapp has spent the last decade making independent films in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The writer and director of the well-received feature BIOPHAGE and short thriller UNRESTFUL joined the production of Since I Dont Have you, lending his talents as 1st Assistant Director.

An avid writer, producer and director, Mark continues to develop projects and is looking forward to continuing his associations the local film community.

Jason Bauer

Jason Bauer - 2nd A.D.

This was Jason's first feature production as a 2nd A.D., and he delivered a fine performance.

We look forward to working with Jason again on our future productions.

Tom Watson

Tom Watson - Production Manager

From the time Tom stepped onto the set for the production of Trapped he was considered an "A" player.

As a Production Manager Tom handled more than his fair share of challenges and delivered above and beyond expectations.

Tom is always a consumate professional and we look forward to working with Tom on our future projects.

Eric Haskell

Eric Haskell - Make-up and SFX
Eric Haskell is a 26 year old make-up artist from Spokane, WA. He moved to Pittsburgh in the summer of 2010 to begin studying at Tom Savini's Make-Up Effects Program. Eric began working with Winter Morning Pictures shortly after and became the key make-up arist for "Since I Don't Have You."

Mike Hamilton

Mike Hamilton - Producer
Mike has been involved in video and film production for more than a decade. During that time, he has produced, directed, and edited his own weekly cable access television program, All About Pride, which won the Pittsburgh CityPaper readers poll for Best New Local Show. He has directed and shot location footage during concerts of many popular musical groups.Mike is also a licensed investment securities broker-dealer who has sold, wholesaled, and developed relationships to sell Mutual Funds, annuities, and other wealth-transfer products for such financial services companies as Federated Investors, Edward Jones, PNC Bank, and Nationwide Insurance.Mikes concert and movie reviews have been posted on pittsburgh.com, a website operated by WPXI-TV. Mikes interest in movies and music led him to cofound Winter Morning Pictures, LLC with Gavin Rapp.He was also one of the original story-writers and a producer on WMPs award-winning feature film Trapped.Mike has a B.A. in Economics from Allegheny College in Meadville, PA.

Vezzani

Ron and Michelle Vezzani - Production Photographers

Although the Vezzani's have worked with Winter Morning Pictures in a number of creative capacities over the years, their artistic contribution to this production is absolutely an achievement not to be overlooked.

Ron and Michelle demonstrated an acute understanding of what we were trying to accomplish artistically and their still photography not only complimented our storytelling but enhanced it's overall statement.

I am very pleased to have worked with them and look forward to the completion of the book "The Making of Since I Don't Have You."

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