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“Meet Me in Miami”
CAST
Luis ..................................................................................................... CARLOS PONCE
Eduardo ............................................................................... EDUARDO VERÁSTEGUI
Julia ..................................................................................................... TARA LENISTON
Miguel............................................................................................CASTULO GUERRA
Julio ............................................................................................... RICHARD YNIGUEZ
Young Luis.......................................................................................... STEVIE ROBERTS
Young Julia......................................................................................BROOKE ABBOTT
Mr. Abbott .........................................................................................VERNON WELLS
Mrs. Abbott..............................................................................BRIGID McCLELLAND
Annie............................................................................................................AYSE TEZEL
Jennifer.......................................................................................... SARAH THOMSON
Andrea .......................................................................................... JENNIFER SALINAS
Young Eduardo .....................................................................................LUIJI CAMPA
Josephina ............................................................................................ JENNY GAGO
Rosa .............................................................................................. CHICHI NACARRO
Marta ............................................................................... KAMALA LOPEZ-DAWSON
Johnny Pena ............................................................................................... MC/HOST
Angel .......................................................................................... KATHERINE HAWKES
Tom........................................................................................................ JEFF McGRAIL
Valarie ....................................................................................................... VANNESA J
Bob the Car Salesman.................................................................... DAVID MACKIE
Masseuse .............................................................................................CLAIRE BRUCE
Tattoo Customer ........................................................................RACHEL BROCKETT
T-Bone/Sarchmo ......................................................................... TREVOR MITCHELL
Brett/Waiter ...................................................................................... HANZ WOUTERS
Waitress ........................................................................................ BROOKE WILLIAMS
Filo Solomona ........................................................................................... BEN BAKER
Billy the Ex-Boyfriend................................................................. RICHARD BULLOCK
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Young Shepherd ........................................................................NICHOLAS BOLLEN
Jackie ............................................................................................. VIVIENNE CRUMP
Carla ....................................................................................................JESSICA PARKS
Police Officer #1 ............................................................ ALEXANDER SPIJKERMAN
Police Officer #2 .....................................................................................JOEL ALLEN
Lt. Frank Wilcox ................................................................ ROGER SCOTT-LINDFIELD
Head Gardener................................................................................RICHARD BURTT
Police Officer in Station ...................................................................... GREG NOLET
Kim.......................................................................................................CONNIE CRAIG
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FILMMAKERS
Directed by ......................................................................................... ERIC HANNAH
IREN KOSTER
Written by ..............................................................IREN KOSTER & TRACEY SILVERS
Produced by ...........................................................................................LISA ABBOTT
ERIC HANNAH
BRETT SOUTHWICK
Executive Producer .......................................................................... DAVID ABBOTT
Co-Producers.................................................................................. CHARLES COOK
SCOTT BRINSON
Co-Producers.......................................................................... SANFORD HAMPTON
ANGUS BENFIELD
Associate Producers....................................... CHER DORMAN & GALYN RITZMA
Casting by ............................................................................... VALERIE McCAFFREY
Cinematographer............................................. ADOLFO BARTOLI, A.I.C/IMAGO
Edited by....................................................................................... BRETT SOUTHWICK
Music Supervisor ...................................................................................BRIAN BLACK
Original Music Composed by .......................................................... MISHA SEGAL
Redline Studios LLC................................................................................. KEVIN REED
SCOTT HANNAH
GUS FERREIRA
MATT KENDALL
KEN PEDERSEN
Script Consultants ........................................... CHER DORMAN & GALYN RITZMA
Associate Producer ...........................................................................JODI HANNAH
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NEW ZEALAND UNIT
Co-Producer ........................................................................... SANFORD HAMPTON
Production Manager..................................................................ALAYNE McLAREN
1st Assistant Director.......................................................................STEVE HARRISON
2nd Assistant Director ..............................................................................JANE GRAY
3rd Assistant Director ...................................................................BONNIE ANTHONY
Continuity .............................................................................. SUE-HARRISON-SOUTH
Production Accountant ..................................................................... DAVE ENSOR
Production Coordinator ............................................................... MELISSA DODDS
Production Secretary .................................................................... CHARLOTTE RISK
Production Runner...................................................................MARCUS JAMIESON
Cast Driver/Additional AD ..................................................................CIARAN FOX
Trainee Assistant Director ..........................................................ISAAC CHAMBERS
Additional Assistant Director.......................................................SEEARD PIASECKI
On-Call Cast Driver/Runner ............................................................ANNE MacKAY
Steadicam/B Camera Operator .................................................. MURRAY MILNE
1st Camera Assistant..........................................................................JOHN CRIDLIN
Focus Puller....................................................................................................................
2nd Camera Assistant ................................................................CAMERON DAVIES
Loader ............................................................................................................................
Video Assistant .......................................................................................LUCITA PEEK
Still Photographer........................................................................................TIM LAMB
Sound Recordist ............................................................................HAMMOND PEEK
Boom Operator ..................................................................... CORRIN ELLINGFORD
Sound Trainee ............................................................................... FRASER SATHERLY
Gaffer .................................................................................................... ANDY RENNIE
Best Boy ............................................................................................... CHRIS PALMER
Gene Operator ....................................................................................CHRIS RUANE
LX Assistant ..................................................................................... BEVAN HANCOX
GEORGE HUSBAND
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Casual LX Assistants.......................................................................... FERRAND PEEK
JOHN KELLY
Key Grip.........................................................................................HAMISH McINTYRE
Dolly Grip ...............................................................................................T.K. BEDFORD
Grip Assistants ...........................................................................................GEOFF TAIT
JONNY BARLTROP
ANDIE SOUTH
Production Designer....................................................................GAYLENE BARNES
Art Director ....................................................................................................................
Construction..................................................................................................................
Vehicles/Props Master ................................................................. STEPHEN MATEER
Stand by Props............................................................................... DAVE RADZYNER
Set Dresser ............................................................................................. JODIE STACK
Props Buyer/Art Runner................................................................ROBERT SIATAGA
Art Assistant ............................................................................................... JEN ATKINS
Greensman .........................................................................................PETER BURTON
Food Stylist .......................................................................................MAGGIE KREISEL
Make-up/Hair Supervisor .............................................................LENORE STEWART
Make-up/Hair Assistant...............................................NICOLE TAIKATO-WHEELER
Make-up Assistant................................................................................ROSE TOTHILL
Wardrobe by.............................................................................................TESS TICKLE
GLENNYS CREEVY
KENNA WORTHINGTON
Seamstress ..................................................................................ALISON McKINNON
KATE WILLIAMS
Location Manager............................................................... GRAHAM THOMPSON
Location Assistant .................................................................................MAX BRIDGE
Unit Manager ............................................................................ GORDON FAWCETT
Unit Assistant..................................................................................... CHRIS FAWCETT
Transport Captain ...............................................................................BORIS KUNAC
Transport Assistant.................................................................................... MIKE FORD
Swing Drivers .........................................................................................NICK TAYLOR
DOUG McMASTERS
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Unit Publicist ......................................................................... LAPACAZO SANDIVOL
Unit Publicist ......................................................................................... VICKI BOLLEN
Unit Publicist Assitant .........................................................................JAN McCOOK
Security..............................................................................................GARETH JENSEN
NICK WHITE
MARK SOSTER
2nd Unit Camera Assistants.................................................. JOHN CHRISSTOFFELS
MIKE KELLAND
Catering..................................................................MOVEABLE FEASTS / PHIL KEEN
Catering by ............................................................................ VALARIE McCAFFREY
New Zealand Casting Assistant ..................STUART TURNER / CATCH CASTING
2ND UNIT NEW ZEALAND UNIT
Director and Producer................................................................. ANGUS BENFIELD
Director of Photography ..................................................... JOHN CHRISSTOFFELS
1st Assistant Director.............................................................................CIARAN FOX
Camera Assist ....................................................................................DAVE COVICH
Continuity ......................................................................................... ANNA CANTON
Production Coordinator ...............................................................MELISSA DODDIS
Production Assistant ....................................................................PETER UNSWORTH
Art Director ....................................................................................GAYLENE BARNES
Art Assistant ........................................................................................... JODIE STACK
Make-up ................................................................................................ROSE TOTHILL
Hair ..................................................................................NICOLE TAIKATO-WHEELER
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SAN DIEGO UNIT
Production Manager............................................................. SANFORD HAMPTON
1st Assistant Director.........................................................................ERIC MOFFORD
2nd Assistant Director ........................................................................ JAMES EPSTEIN
Production Coordinator ...............................................................STEVE HARRISON
Assistant Production Coordinator .................................................. IRIS HAMPTON
Production Accountant ......................................................... BON BON IGNACIO
Key Set Production Assistant..........................................................JOHN HADDAD
Production Assistant ........................................................... TIPPI TANEHA THOMAS
Production Assistant ............................................................................. LEILA DAMM
Office Production Assistant.................................................................. KAREN STAR
Art Director/Set Designer........................................................... CECILIA RODARTE
Property Master ...................................................................PAULA PATERSON DAY
Lead Man ..............................................................................................GREG BRUCK
Swing ........................................................................................................ ROSS STASIK
1st Assistant Camera.............................................................................ANDY PARKE
2nd Assistant Camera................................................................ BRITTA GUSTAFSON
Hot Head Technician ...................................................................JASON LE BLANC
Chapman .................................................................................................LENNY ARM
Loader/Intern..................................................................................... GRANT YELLEN
Steadicam Operator................................................................... JEFFREY R. CLARK
Local Casting...................................................................................... IRIS HAMPTON
Caterer ................................................................................ANGELS FOOD SERVICE
Gaffer ............................................................................................. TONY ANDERSON
Best Boy Electric ................................................................... GLEN MARC SHEARER
Electrician ................................................................................................JOEL A. RUIZ
Electrician ............................................................................................. JASON TRUITE
Key Grip..............................................................................................RANDY WILSON
Best Boy ......................................................................................................... JEFF DIAZ
Dolly Grip ...............................................................................................KEITH MENTZE
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Grip ...................................................................................................... DEAN MANLEY
Grip ........................................................................................................ ROB SMEJKAL
Grip ......................................................................................................JEREMY HAMM
Key Hair/Make-up.......................................................................... CINDY MIGUENS
Make-up/Hair Assistant................................................................ KRISSY PAVLOCK
Script Supervisor ..............................................................CHRISTANE COVINGTON
Security Coordinator .....................................................................GILBERT NUGENT
Sound Mixer......................................................................................... DAVID BERRES
Boom Operator ...................................................................................ROCKY REILLY
Studio Teacher.................................................................... CECILIA M. CARDWELL
Transport Coordinator.......................................................................... JOHN ROWE
Driver............................................................................................... ERNIE GEORGIAN
Driver.............................................................................................TOMMY CHRISTIAN
Driver...........................................................................................MILS OLAF HANSON
Driver................................................................................................... NATE DAWSON
Driver....................................................................................................JANICE LAJOIE
L.A. Driver.................................................................................................. LEE LAVERY
Costume Designer ........................................................................SHERRIE JORDAN
Assistant Costumes .............................................................. MARY ANN CREAMER
Seamstress ................................................................................... BRENDA GRAHAM
DANA POINT UNIT
Line Producer/UPM.................................................................................. REX PIANO
1st Assistant Director...........................................................................EUGENE IRWIN
2nd Assistant Director ......................................................................CAESAR SELLAD
2nd 2nd Assistant Director......................................................................... JULIE ROSE
Production Coordinator .................................................................SUZANNE DEAN
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ART DEPARTMENT
Art Director ........................................................................................ DAN VIVANCO
Set Decorator ......................................................................................PIA PEDERSEN
Swing ........................................................................................... DANIEL McMANNIS
Production Runner........................................................................RANDY WILLIAMS
Production Assistant .............................................................................. KAREN STAR
Production Accountant .................................................... HARRIET KATZ-STEVENS
CAMERA DEPARTMENT
Director of Photography ..........................................MICHAEL WOJCIECHOWSKI
1st Assistant Camera............................................................................ BERNIE SMITH
2nd Assistant Camera/Loader..........................................................TYLER ALLISON
CASTING
Casting Director .................................................. SHANNON HAMPTON CASTING
Extras Casting........................................................................... JEFF OLAN CASTING
CATERING
Catering........................................................................... MARIOiS CATERING, INC.
Chef ................................................................................ ALEJANDRO (ALEX) LOPEZ
Assistant Chef .................................................................................MARIO AGUIRRE
CONTINUITY
Script Supervisor ................................................................................... PAOLO PACI
COSTUME
Key Costumer ............................................................................ ERICA DAVENPORT
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ELECTRIC
Gaffer ..................................................................................................MICHAEL CAIN
Best Boy Electric .....................................................................................PAUL AVERY
Electric #1..................................................................................................FRITZ MARX
LEE CONNOR
Electric #2......................................................................................... MARK HODSON
GRIP
Key Grip....................................................................................THOMASLAV CULINA
Best Boy Grip .................................................................................. CARY SYMMONS
Grip #1 ....................................................................................................MIKE LaVERE
Grip #2 ................................................................................. DRIVER CHRIS MAVAIN
Grip #3 ................................................................................. FABIENNE LAMOUREUX
HAIR/MAKE-UP
Key Make-up............................................................................SAMANTHA BROOKE
Key Hair ...................................................................................... ALISON BURMEISTER
Marketing.............................................................................. REYES ENTERTAINMENT
GABRIEL REYES
Medic ..................................................................................................... PAOLO PACI
PROPERTY
Prop Master ...............................................................................MATTHEW CONRAD
Script Consultants .............................................................................MASON ALLOY
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SOUND
Sound Mixer............................................................................................. STEVE WEISS
Boom ............................................................................................... BRION CONDON
Still Photographer.................................................................................PAUL GRECO
TEACHER/WELFARE
Studio Teacher....................................................................................NIKKI LAWSON
TRANSPORTATION
Driver................................................................................................... RICK ROLLISON
POST PRODUCTION
Post Production Supervisor........................................................ BRETT SOUTHWICK
Laboratory and Telecine.......................PARK ROAD POST.– WELLINGTON, N.Z.
Features Liaison ................................................................................ANDY WICKENS
Telecine Dailies ......................................................................................JON NEWELL
Editorial....................................................................SUITE POST – MELBOURNE, AUS
Editor.............................................................................................. BRETT SOUTHWICK
Assistant Editor ......................................................................................EMMIL PRIEBE
2nd Assistant Editor................................................................. MATTHEW CHAPMAN
The Making Of ........................................................................................ REUBEN BIJL
Digital Intermediate ...............................PARK ROAD POST – WELLINGTON, N.Z.
Senior Digital Colorist................................................................... COLIN HARRISON
DI Supervisor...........................................................................................JON NEWELL
iQ Data Confirm and Effects.................................................SHANNON MORATTI
Technical Director..............................................................................IAN BIDGOOD
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Data Scanning .................................................. VICTORIA CHU & NATALIE DEEKS
Film Recording....................................... WETA DIGITAL LTD. – WELLINGTON, N.Z.
POST PRODUCTION SOUND HOUSE
Sound Post Production ......................MUSIC AND EFFECTS – MELBOURNE, AUS
Sound Post Supervisors...................................................................... DORON KIPEN
KEITH THOMAS
Facility Liaison ..................................................................................CYNTHIA MANN
CASSIE BARLEE
Dialogue Editor...................................................................................KEITH THOMAS
PETER BURGESS
ADR Record......................................................................................... DORON KIPEN
ADR Editor............................................................................................KEITH THOMAS
FX Editor........................................................................................ MICHAEL CARDEN
EMMA BORTIGNON
Atmos Editor .......................................................................................SHARON RYAN
Atmos Record..................................................................................... DORON KIPEN
Foley Artist.................................................................................. ROSEMARY CULLEN
Foley Record................................................................................... WALLY MALONY
Foley Edit.................................................................................................. ANT BOHUN
Foley Pre-Mix ..................................................................................... SCOTT FINDLAY
Re-Recording Mixer ...........................................................................KEITH THOMAS
POST PRODUCTION SOUND HOUSE
Warner Bros. Hollywood
ADR Specialist ........................................................................................... JUNO ELLIS
ADR Mixer ...........................................................................THOMAS J. O’CONNELL
ADR Recordist ...................................................................................... RICK CANELLI
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Original Score Composed by .............................................................. KRIS BAINES
Additional Score Composed by...................................................... MISHA SEGAL
Blast Recording Studios ...........................................................................ANDY FOX
STEVE SMITH
Sing Sing Recording Studios...........................................................ADAM RHODES
Whitebait Recording Studios ............................................................... GLEN RUSKE
Post Production Script Supervisor ............................................ CRAIG DETWEILER
Annie dressed by Plush
Jennifer dressed by BlondeRed
Mrs. Abbott dressed by Tango
Mr. Abbott dressed by Panache
Angel dressed by Queen of Cream
T-Bone dressed by Leather Image
Everyone in Annie’s Shop dressed by NG Designs
Luis and Eduardo’s Sunglasses by Dolce and Gabbana
Miss Leniston’s Jewelry designed by Darren Rodgers
Special Thanks to New Zealand
Tracey Scott
The New Zealand Police –
Susan Milner
Ginger Meggs – Mike Hamel
Plush – Caroline
Judith Malcolm
Connections Contemporary Jewelry
Christchurch Police Liaison – Stef Harris
Blonde Red – Sharon
Tango
The Lyttelton Police
Vanessa Barday
Parkhouse Garden Supplies
Deflux Design
Seventh Circle - Nic
Stand’s Hairdressing
Richard and Kate Burtt
Canary Furniture
Smith City – Christchurch, NZ
Rickie Manuel
Wyrd - Kate
Bob’s Your Uncle
Antiquarius Antiques
Marion Morris
Oderings Nurseries
Mr. Pickwick’s
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June and Ron Lee
C4 Espresso
McVicars
Kimberley’s Clothing Store
Edward Henley
Rosa Ward
Jocelyn Murry
Sheree Barnes
Ashley Elizabeth
Craig Adair
Andrew Beattie & Olivia Abbott
Joanna Penny
Janice Cowdy
Rebecca Donovan
Cathedral Grammar School Choir
The Christchurch Cathedral
THL Rentals – Maui Motorhomes
David King – The Christchurch Press
‘V’ Beverage provided by Frucor
Beverages NZ Ltd.
Office Photocopier & Fax provided by
Canon NZ Ltd.
Cooke Time for cookie props and
Cookie munchies for cast & crew
Film South NZ Trust – Jackie Wood
Walker Davy Ltd. – Matt Donaldson
Tory Aebli
John Kottier – T.T.I. NZ Ltd.
“Aquana” Water for well-being
provided by Coca-Cola NZ Ltd.
Q Media
Kit Ling Mui and the Mui Family
Shine TV
Special Thanks to San Diego
City of San Diego
San Diego Film Commission
Balboa Park Police – Bruce Cetz
Balboa Park Rangers
City of Coronado
Kelsow Camera – Robert Keslow
Cinelease
Truman Van Dyke Insurance –
Kent Hamilton
Star Waggons
Balboa Park
Rod Dawson & Kathy Anderson
The Old Globe Theatre
The House of Hospitality – David Kinney
Stu Segal
Chapan Leonard Studios
J.L. Fisher
Movie Manufacturing & Leasing Co.
Rampage Swim
Special Thanks to Dana Point
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE ST.
REGIS MONARCH HOTEL AND THEIR
STAFF
Jim Kelly
Kristi Plasso
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Special Thanks
David & Elaine Hannah
Theresa Sampson
Shirley Bridwell
Kim Bryan
Paula Farrow
Rosemary Mahon
Judy Hanna
Mavis Taylor
Shirley Cheyne
Margot Kain
Gayle Adams
Trina Price
Becky Baines
Jon ‘Sketch’ Sparrman
Phillip & Mary Sunderland
Steve & Susie Faubion
Brian & Sally Peterson
Jeffrey Botkin
Jeffrey McGrail
Veronica Lopez
Gina Smith
Dehavilland Brown
Tessa Abbott
LAW OFFICES
Laura Ben-Porat Esq.
Lane Neave ................................................................................................... BILL DWYER
SARAH DRAKE
JULIE HUTTON
Bell Gully ................................................................................................... MARK O’BRIEN
RICHARD GORDON
Greenberg Traurig Law ................................................................... RANDY PAUL ESQ.
VINCE CHIEFFO ESQ.
Kester & Isenberg........................................................................CHARLES KESTER ESQ.
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MUSIC
OPENING BAND ON STAGE
East L.A. Sabor Factory
Ray Rivera – Guitar, Vocals
Armando Padilla – Guitar
Ernesto Molina – Bass
Jose Becerra – Drums
Steven Pasillas – Tenor Sax, Vocals
Joaquin Pacheco – Alto Sax
John Vargas – Trumpet
Luis Vasquez – Trombone
“I’M GONNA FIND YOU”
“IMAGINARY LIGHTS”
Performed by Jean Rodriguez
Music by Misha Segal
Words by Allan Rich
Spanish Words by Jean Rodriguez
Written, Performed and Produced
by Ben Green
Ben Green appears courtesy of ASRC Records
“DIVINA CONCHITA”
Performed by Lex James
Written by Lex James and Mark Stacey Courtesy
of Big World Productions
“THIS IS EVERYTHING”
Performed by Audio Adrenaline
Words and Music by Tyler Burkum,
Benjamin Cissell, Bob Herdman, Will McGinniss
and Mark Stuart
Audio Adrenaline appears courtesy of
ForeFront Records
©Up in the Mix Music (BMI)
Under license from EMI Film & TV Music
“CHOSEN FEW”
Performed by The Insyderz
Words by Joe Yerke
Music by The Insyderz
Insyderz appears courtesy of Floodgate Records
“DON’T MAKE ME LONLEY”
“SELAH”
Performed by Screamin’ Rachael
Written by Marco Catalano, Carmela Coppola
and Fabio Scognamiglio
Courtesy of Casablanca Trax, Inc.
Performed by Christafari
Written by Erik Sundin and Jimmy Connolly
Christafari appears courtesy of
Lion of Zion Entertainment
“NUEVA VIDA”
Written and Performed by Luis Vellegas
Courtesy of Baja/TSR Records Inc.
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“MI GUAJIRA”
“ON & ON”
Performed by L.A. Carpool
Written by Cindy Garcia, Jack Gold &
Charles Ryan
L.A. Carpool appears courtesy of
Lion of Zion Entertainment
Music Written and Performed by
Number One Gun
Words by Jeff Schneeweis
Number One Gun appears courtesy of
Floodgate Records
“WAKE UP CALL”
“LA BAMBA”
Performed by Carlos Ponce
Music by Misha Segal
Words by Harriet Schock
Performed by David & the High Spirit
Courtesy of Worldwide Success Records
in association with Zoophoria Music
“THE BEST IS STILL YET TO COME”
“NOVEMBER”
Performed by Eye Q
Words and Music by Jay Jay, Billy Burnette,
Robert Hart & Barbara Orbison
Courtesy of EMI Music Denmark A/S
Performed by Someday Company
Written by Mike Taylor, Brian Peterson, Jim
Cook, Amy Sporleder and Danny Woods
Produced by J.R. McNeely
The characters portrayed and names used are fictitious. Any similarity to
persons living or dead is unintentional. This motion picture is protected under the
laws of New Zealand, United States and other countries. Any unauthorized
duplication, distribution or exhibition is prohibited and may result in civil liability
and criminal prosecution.
© MEET ME IN MIAMI
Palm Tree Productions Ltd.
July 2005 MMV
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“Meet Me in Miami”
FILM SYNOPSIS
Luis Montero has the perfect life. At 23, he’s one of Miami’s most eligible
bachelors and women are lined up just for an introduction. He’s also about to
inherit the family business - a rather profitable chain of hotels with properties
located all around the world. But none of this really matters. Because despite
all the fame and fortune, Luis has lost the only thing that really matters to him:
the perfect girl.
Luis was just 12 when he met Julia Abbott. She was staying at the Montero hotel
with her family while on holiday and when the two met, the connection was
instant. They spent the entire summer together; laughing, playing and wishing it
would never end. When it was finally time for Julia to return to her native New
Zealand, the two made a promise to meet back at the hotel’s main fountain the
same time every year, on Luis's birthday.
Unfortunately, real life stepped in and Luis found himself waiting at the fountain
each year, alone. Then at his 23rd birthday party, Luis decides it’s time to act –
he must find Julia and put destiny to the test before stepping into the family’s
plans for his future. Dragging his best friend Eduardo along on the adventure,
Luis boards a plane to New Zealand.
Amidst culture shock and language barriers, Luis and Eduardo embark on their
quest to find Julia. With only a name to go on and hundreds of inquiries later,
the two eventually find themselves standing at the front door of the Abbott
house. Before Luis can explain his visit, Mrs. Abbott mistakes him for the local
gardener hired to landscape the grounds for her daughter’s upcoming
wedding! Luis’s heart sinks at the news, but he’s determined to confront Julia,
even if it means stopping the wedding. So he encourages the charade - and
he and Eduardo pose as gardeners while planning their next move.
It doesn’t take long for the boys to discover that the imminent nuptials are in
fact being planned for Julia’s sister, not Julia, which leaves the door wide open
for Luis. At last the two young lovers are reunited – but a fairy tale encounter just
isn’t in the cards. Julia has grown up to be a disillusioned, punk tattoo artist, with
quite a mean boyfriend. And to further complicate matters, she still thinks Luis is
the family gardener. But Luis is undaunted and he sets out to win back Julia’s
heart.
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With much persistence and patience, Luis manages to slowly win over Julia and
the two even venture out on a date. But just when it looks like fate might be
giving Luis a break, he and Eduardo suddenly find themselves hauled off to jail –
it seems their newly-acquired landscaping truck was used in a string of bank
robberies and now they’re being accused of the crime!
This new development forces Julia to examine her feelings for Luis, and the
secrets he may be hiding. But before she has a chance to learn the truth, Luis’s
father arrives from Miami to reluctantly bail out the boys and send them home.
When she finally does discover Luis’s true identity, Julia fears it is too late.
Back home in Miami, Luis is devastated - convinced his future is bleak with the
loss of Julia and his father’s respect. Wandering around the hotel grounds, he
finds himself back at the fountain. Now it’s Julia’s turn to make a surprise
entrance and the two share a passionate kiss.
It seems that Julia had finally decided to take Luis up on his offer to “Meet him in
Miami.” So she was a little late…
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ABOUT THE CAST
CARLOS PONCE (Luis)
It was just a little over ten years ago when a new face appeared in the
entertainment world with nothing more than a dream to inspire him. Three
albums and three soap operas later, CARLOS PONCE has emerged as a
credible and talented entertainer who has carved a permanent niche for
himself in Latin entertainment as a singer, songwriter and actor as well as
television host and producer. With each new undertaking, this Puerto Rican
entertainer has won the hearts of millions around the world breaking language
barriers and opening new doors.
Ponce’s growing career thus far has been no coincidence. Since his birth on
September 4, 1972 in Santurce, Puerto Rico, Ponce has been preparing himself
for success. His first television appearance was at the age of 6, where he
appeared in various television commercials in his native homeland. At 14, his
family moved to Miami where he showed no signs of slowing down. After high
school, Ponce went on to study at the Miami-based conservatory, New World
School of the Arts. But it was a supporting role in the Spanish-language soap
opera, "Guadalupe" which first introduced audiences to the good looks and
charm of the then 18-year-old actor. This production opened many doors for
Ponce, who immediately found himself one of the most familiar and powerful
voices for Latin youth in the U.S. With such projects as hosting and producing a
Spanish-language magazine-style television show entitled "Control," for which he
earned two regional Emmy's and an ACE award for "Best Host" as well as his first
starring role in the Spanish-language soap opera "Sentimientos Ajenos," it
seemed Ponce was at the top of his game.
It was his song work on the soundtrack for “Sentimientos Ajenos” that brought
him to the attention of EMI Latin record executives, who signed Ponce to a
multi-album contract in 1997. In 1998, his self-titled first musical project was a
remarkable success worldwide earning him a double platinum award in the U.S.
and numerous gold records in Latin America.
He has since gone on to release three additional albums: Todo lo que soy
(1999) Ponce (2002) and La Historia (2003) for which he has received many
awards and accolades. His song "Amelia" was chosen as Germany's theme
song for the World Athletic Games in Sevilla, Spain.
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After the September 11th tragedy, Ponce collaborated on the song, “El Ultimo
Adiós” with over 100 Latin artists. Proceeds from the recording went to victims of
the tragedy and, in October, Carlos was invited to perform the song at the
White House for President Bush and other dignitaries for Hispanic Heritage
month.
In 2004 he joined Erik Estrada, Elizabeth Pena and Lucy Lui in voicing Maya &
Miguel, an animated series for Scholastic and PBS Kids. Additional TV credits
include a reoccurring role on 7th Heaven and guest appearances on Beverly
Hills, 90210, Once and Again and Karen Sisco; he also performed live on Live!
with Regis & Kathie Lee and Donny & Marie and was invited to perform as part
of the "Stars on Ice" series, which aired on NBC.
He is currently awaiting the release of Just My Luck in which he stars with Lindsay
Lohan and Complete Guide to Guys, an adaptation of Dave Barry’s comic
novel which also stars the author and John Cleese.
EDUARDO VERÁSTEGUI (Eduardo)
JOSÉ EDUARDO VERÁSTEGUI CÓRDOBA was born May 21,1974 in Cd. Mante,
Tamaulipas, Mexico to a humble farming family. At 17, he left his family and
hometown to study acting at the famous CEA – where the stars of Televisa are
born. While attending school, Verástegui auditioned to be a singer in the band,
Kairo, and was surprised when he landed the gig. The band went on to record
in Milan, Italy, and then it was off to Egypt to film their first video before starting
an extensive tour throughout Mexico and the whole Latin America continent.
Despite his passion for singing, Verástegui opted for an acting career, which has
since proved to be quite a success. His Spanish soap opera and telenovela
appearances include “Mi querida Isabel” (My dear Isabel), “Una Luz en el
Camino” (a Light Upon the Path), “Soñadoras” (Dreamers), “Alma Rebelde”
(Rebellious Soul) and “Tres Mujeres” (Three Women). But it was his 2001
appearance as a sizzling hot gypsy along side Jennifer Lopez in the video “Ain’t
it Funny” that made world headlines and put Verástegui on the map.
His big film break came with Chasing Papi, a romantic comedy co-starring Sofia
Vergara, Rosalyn Sanchez and singer Jaci Velazquez which was then followed
up by guest spots on CSI: Miami, Karen Sisco and Charmed. Most recently, he
starred with fellow Latin heartthrob Carlos Ponce in the upcoming Meet Me in
Miami.
In 2004, Verástegui co-founded Metanoia Films, which is currently producing
their first feature film.
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TARA LENISTON (Julia)
TARA LOUISE LENISTON was born on May 1, 1983 in Crawley, England but spent
most of her childhood living in various countries around the world including her
family’s native Ireland, Korea, Sweden and Hong Kong.
In 1995, Leniston started on her acting career path while living in Seoul by
appearing in What’s up Doogie, a Korean kids TV program. A year later, the
family moved to London, giving Leniston the opportunity to attend The Arts
Educational School, where she studied Drama for two years. After her studies
were completed, it was off to Hong Kong where Leniston landed a gig working
for Channel V(2000) and was introduced to Jackie Chan. She went on to be
the first western female to be trained and signed by the JC group and her
affiliation with the group then led to a part in the Jackie Chan film Medallion.
In 2003, Leniston moved to New Zealand to star in her first motion picture, Meet
Me in Miami, along side Latin heartthrobs Carlos Ponce and Eduardo
Verástegui. She later went on to do a number of short films and modeling
campaigns in Sydney.
Leniston currently divides her time between LA and London.
ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS
ERIC HANNAH (Director/Producer)
They say making movies is just in your blood. And in the case of ERIC HANNAH, it
was blood that launched his career. Fake blood, that is.
This 37-year-old Mission Viejo, CA native grew up fascinated by making movies.
But fascination didn’t turn to bankable industry experience until the sixth grade,
when he ventured out with his dad’s Super 8 camera and started shooting the
first of many campy slasher films starring local kids from the neighborhood. Upon
entering high school, he still found time to dabble in holiday family dramas, even
though he now had his sights set on a football career. In 1986, Hannah headed
off to the University of Colorado with a football scholarship, only to suffer a series
of back injuries, which caused him to miss out on several key games, and
ultimately, playing in the 1990 Orange Bowl season. After graduation and ready
to give up the football dream, he returned home to Orange County and waited
for the next wave of employment inspiration to hit.
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It was while working on an independent ski film in 1992 entitled Extreme Attitude
that Hannah had the idea to launch Truth Soul Armor, a retail clothing venture
targeted at the elusive youth generation. Founded with partner, Scott Brinson,
Truth quickly found its audience and credibility.
But even amidst the success generated by Truth Soul Armor, Hannah still felt
called to moviemaking and more specifically, directing. In 1996, Hannah wrote
and directed Moment of Truth, a short film that combined the elements and feel
of reality TV with extreme sports. Overwhelming response paved the way for a
sequel, Moment Of Truth 2, which then led to various directing projects for
Dutch television as well as music videos including Free Ride for Audio Adrenaline
and Rift for Mortal.
Finally in 2001, Hannah released his feature film debut, ExtremeDays – an
homage to his Truth films and the first official extreme sports film to hit theatres.
Opening to positive reviews and respectable box office grosses, ExtremeDays
played in limited release around the country, but generated a buzz worthy of
any major studio summer effort, especially with the teen and youth market.
In 2004, he was called in to co-direct Meet Me in Miami, a romantic comedy
produced by Palm Tree Productions starring Latin heartthrobs Carlos Ponce and
Eduardo Verástegui. Currently, he is developing The Rachel Scott Story, a
chronicle of Columbine tragedy victim, Rachel Scott, in partnership with Palm
Tree Productions.
And Hannah couldn’t be more excited. He’s finally found his place in
Hollywood – living extreme and doing it without the help of those kids from the
old neighborhood.
LISA ABBOTT (Producer)
Growing up in Beverly Hills, LISA ABBOTT had many opportunities to join the
neighborhood kids on the road to a Hollywood profession. But it was boarding a
plane to New Zealand in 1989, that actually launched her film producing career.
A Los Angeles native, Abbott spent her childhood living among the industry elite
and their children in the prestigious 90210 zip code. After graduating from
Beverly Hills High School, she headed off to USC with her sights set on a career in
Finding a Husband. When that didn’t work out, Abbott decided to manage the
family’s real estate properties, which required commuting between California,
Texas, Georgia, Florida and Oklahoma… thus expanding her geographic dating
territory.
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Fast forward to 1989. Still single and searching, Abbott decided to pack up all
her belongings, and with only a week’s notice, boarded a plane to New
Zealand. While looking for a place to live, she met her husband-to-be, David,
and after a whirlwind 33-day courtship, the two were married. The newlyweds
wasted no time in starting a family, which has grown to include: Tessa (14),
Brooke (13), Austin (11) and Olivia (10).
In 1996, Abbott found herself disillusioned with the lack of family films she could
experience with her children. Recognizing a niche in the market and a viable
audience, she decided to start her own distribution company, Family Films. This
opened the door to other local industry opportunities ranging from assisting in
the launch of a TV network now known as Shine-TV and executive producing
the TV show, Truth.
It was late 2002 that Abbott took the plunge into developing her first feature film,
now titled, Meet Me in Miami. Produced by her company, Palm Tree
Productions, the film stars Latin heartthrobs Carlos Ponce and Eduardo
Verástegui and is already enjoying quite a buzz within the Latin community.
Abbott is currently developing The Rachel Scott Story, a chronicle of Columbine
tragedy victim, Rachel Scott, in partnership with Eric Hannah and Servant
Productions.
And yes, she’s still happily married.
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