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Movie Synopsis

Alex Brandon’s world is about to come crashing down all around him. After losing his mother in a suspicious car accident Alex begins to unwind a web of conspiracy and deception that will take him to the edge of sanity. Is he being watch? Followed? Was his mother’s death a murder? What about his mysterious late father? Is he next? Why? Alex’s girlfriend tries to convince him that it is all in his imagination, and it may be. As his paranoia grows worse, he seeks counseling but still seems to be sliding further away from reality. He is pursued by mysterious assailants who claim that he has top secret information. They say they are there to protect him. Should he trust them? Are they even real? On the run and not knowing who to trust he must decide who are his friends, who are his enemies, who is real, and who is just a figment of his unraveling imagination, as he pieces together a past that includes his estranged father and a fate he never could have expected.

Set against the beautiful, powerful and energetic background of New York City, Panic City will keep you guessing with its twists and turns until the film’s final heart-pounding moments.

Genre: Action/Thriller Rated: PG-13 Director: Jonathan Sale

About the Director

Jonathan Sale has served as producer, director, editor and screenwriter for two award winning short films, “Sovereignty” and “The Look Away Life”.

“Sovereignty” (19 minutes) recently finished an international film festival tour that spanned the continent from New York to Los Angeles, from Florida to Canada. Along the way “Sovereignty” was awarded Best Short Film four times, Best Actress twice and given rave reviews.

"The Look Away Life" (24 minutes) was shot on a shoestring budget of $800, and played to enthusiastic crowds from coast to coast. "The Look Away Life" also won Best Short Film and Best Actress awards as well as receiving great reviews.

Mr. Sale continues to enjoy a successful career as an actor as well, appearing in many television shows, films, commercials and stage plays.

Directors Influences:

Much of the way that I direct a film has been influenced by my years in front of the camera as an actor. I understand what it takes to tell a story from both perspectives and how to get the performances I need while keeping an eye on the big picture. Some of the directors who have influenced me are David Fincher, P.T. Anderson, Ed Zwick and Quentin Tarantino. I always seek to fit the visual style of the movie to enhance and highlight the themes and tone of the script. So, folks who are Associate Producers on “Panic City” can expect a Michael Mann look, with “Bourne Identity” editing.

List of Work:

As an Actor – All My Children, Law and Order, City Teacher, Thristy, The Wedding Album, Third Watch, Indian Cowboy, Neurotica, Ed, The Accident, The Pretenders and Foreign Student. As a Director – Sovereignty and The Look Away Life

 

The Director's Favorite's

Favorite Movies:

Glory, Pulp Fiction, The Princess Bride, Crash and Syriana

Favorite Movie Quotes:

“Oh man, I accidentally shot Marvin in the face!” - Pulp Fiction
“Am I the biggest? Am I the baddest? Am I the prettiest mo-fo-lo down around this town?” - The Last Dragon
“I want to believe.” - Braveheart
“Sexual Chocolate!” - Coming to America
“I can do it again, Jack. If you need a close up.” - Boogie Nights

Favorite Movie Scenes:

Denzel Washington’s dropping a single tear while staring down Matthew Broderick in “Glory”
The endings of “The Usual Suspects”, “Sixth Sense” and “Seven”
Just about any scene from “Time Bandits” or “Waiting for Guffman”
More recently, the opening scene of “Inglorious Basterds”

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