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2009 Best Crime Feature Film
New York Int'l Independent Film Festival
TRAPPED
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Trapped - Official Release 9-7-2010
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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.
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on the set of Trapped
Tony Bingham Corbin Bernsen on the set of Trapped
Tom Atkins on the set of Trapped
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Gavin's interview on Channel 11 News
Tom Atkins talks about "Since" the movie
Gavin makes announcement at a Skyliners concert
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Teaser Clip
Since I Don't Have You
The harmony was only in the music
SYNOPSIS
Highlighted by endearing characters and an all original soundtrack by the hall of fame Doo-Wop group; The Skyliners, SINCE I DON'T HAVE YOU is a tumultuous emotional landscape of love, loss and redemption, punctuated with four decades of multi platinum sound. The story captures with unique immediacy the fallout of fractured family relationships, as seen through a child's eyes. Janet, an accomplished famous singer with The Skyliners and her overbearing husband Terry, a tough street wise cop, have driven their marriage to collapse, leaving their 3 children psychologically abandoned and confused.
The story weaves an interesting mix of difficult themes - from subtleties of a parent-child relationship to the terrifying images of emotional breakdown; from the unclear, consuming desires that plague adults, to a child's keen ability to recognize the truth.
CAST - Corbin Bernsen, Stelio Savante & more
The Carpenter
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.
The Chrism Lie
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. Since the scandals, the posturing and zero tolerance policies by the Archdiocese have stripped him of his vocation and orders. Fraught with this 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. As Fr. Rene quietly labors to regain his autonomy and purpose, he gradually finds salvation through a deceptively simple exterior. At this point, his life and the lives closest to him become one.
Now Available to watch on YouTube
The Shaft
A taut psychological drama set in the confines of an elevator.
Trapped in an elevator overnight, four would be jurors decide the fate of one when a dark secret is revealed. Sparked by twisted desire and propelled by rage, the pursuit of "justice" results in an uncomfortable twist.
Starring Eric Chancy Dana Hardy Ron Edwards Brad Stephenson
Written and Directed by Gavin Rapp
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.
Winter Morning Pictures (WMP), 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.
quality products :: differentiating digital industry model :: unique and interesting stories ::
PRODUCER & DIRECTOR
- Since I Don't Have You
Trapped- Winner Best Crime Feature New York Int'l Independent Film Festival 2009
- The Shaft- short
- Little Zombies - short
- Revenge of the Wolfman - short
- Since I Don’t Have You - Interviews with Tom Atkins
- Skyliner – Vintage Clips
- WWII Historical Military Reenactment Groups promotional videos
WRITER
- Screenplay - SINCE I DON'T HAVE YOU
- Screenplay - TRAPPED - Winner Best Crime Feature New York Int'l Independent Film Festival 2009
- Screenplay - THE SHAFT
- Screenplay - THE CARPENTER
- Screenplay - THE CHRISM LIE
- Screenplay - UNA CODRA
ACTOR - (WWII German Soldier) - BLOOD FROM A STONE (2002)- A History Channel Presentation – Narrated by Tom Sizemore.
COMPOSER, PRODUCER, LEAD GUITAR, and MANAGER – Band GRAMVOGEL (1995-2000)
- RED BOOK (1998)
- RACING THE HOURGLASS (1996)
Gavin
Mike has been involved in film production for more than a decade. During that time, he produced, directed and edited his own weekly Pittsburgh Cable Access TV program entitled - All About Pride, which won the Pittsburgh City Paper readers poll for Best New Local Show. He has directed and shot local footage of concerts and 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.
PRODUCER
- Treatment - FRATERNITY FLASHBACKS
Mike
Ron teamed up with Gavin in 2007 to produce and direct the motion picture Trapped. Ron also edited Trapped and worked on all aspects of the sound recording and design, and appeared in the picture as Jack the Attorney.
Ron has been a writer, producer, and director of video and film productions for over twenty-five years.
In 2002, he worked on the feature-length motion picture, The Murder, in many capacities, including Sound Designer, Sound Recordist, Composer, and Sound Effects Engineer; and also appeared onscreen as an Assistant District Attorney and as a body double for the principal male actor.
CO-WRITER
- Treatment - PLANET OF THE SQUARES
Ron
Jim Hamilton - Executive Producer
Projects:
Since I Don't Have You (Feature - currently in pre-production)
Trapped - Winner Best Crime Feature New York Int'l Independent Film Festival 2009
The Shaft (Short - completed winter 07)
Jim
Jay Mangold - Executive Producer
Jay
Gavin Rapp
Mike Hamilton
Ron Hankison
Jim Hamilton
Jay Mangold
WINTER MORNING PICTURES, LLC
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