With an incredible cast and crew of 40 people and a runtime of 20 minutes, The Rescue has been my most ambitious project to date. The inspiration for the project came while I was volunteering with Wonder Dog Rescue, a dog rescue group in the city. I wanted to explore the experience of what it would be like to go through rescue, with one's life hanging in the balance. The production was a whirlwind three days of shooting in January 2011. We were lucky enough to film the pound scenes at Wag Hotel, a canine hotel in San Francisco, which was the perfect setting for the SPCB and brings great authenticity to the film.
I'm so proud of all the amazing local talent who came together bring this film to life, and grateful to the producers Gwynn Villegas and Donald Emmerich for making it a reality. It was an absolute blast.
You can take a look some great behind the scenes shots here: photos.philippegosselin.com/TheRescue
...and visit the film's official Facebook page by following this link: www.TheRescueFilm.com
Written and Directed by Philippe Gosselin
Produced by Gwynn Villegas and Donald Emmerich
Cinematography by Justin Barker
Original score by Doug Hilsinger
Starring:
Javier Galitó-Cava as Miguel
Michael J. Esparza as Jonas
Peter Giovanni as Brandon & Gwynn Villegas as The Man
Micah Blanc as Carlos & Philippe Gosselin as Adam
and introducing Cynthia Seats as Jasmine
Pound boys:
Leo - Kyle Morton
Bear-Otter mix - Steven Satyricon
Gym Bunny - Brett Waxdeck
Pig Bottom - Michael Soldier
Twink #1 - Nick Vasquez
Twink #2 - Dean Ignacio
Papa Bear - Rusty McMann
Mama Bear - Scot Free
Pup - Brian Maier
Howler - Artist Malcolm Drake
Drag Diva - Sue Casa
Bull-Dyke - Naomi Quinones
Show Queen - Richie Lillard
Radical Faeries - Kai BlueAngel & Origynal Sinnerjee
Muscle Mary - Matthew Vierling
Johnny Backflipper - Skylar Wilson
Couple seeking third - Mark T. Miller & Donald Emmerich
Park extras:
Darren Bondy, David Ruyle, Veronika Cauley, Michael Solomita, Eric Nielson, Athena
Skateboarder - Don’Avonne Leak
Rollerblader - Naomi Quinones
Crew:
Director of Photography - Justin Barker
Editor - Philippe Gosselin
Sound - Christine Dumke
Makeup Artist - Krysti Lozinski
Art Direction - Shane Grogg
Choreographer - Peter Giovanni
Production Coordinator - Mary Hansell
Production Assistants - Michael J. Esparza, Michael Solomita and Olivia Lua
Super Production Assistant - Naomi Quinones
Set Photographers - Tom Schmidt and Eric Nielson
Post Color Grading - Allen Price
Sound Editing & Design - Andrew Wickens
Original score composed and performed by Doug Hilsinger
Special Thanks:
Marilla Stoddard
Wag Hotel
New Conservatory Theatre Center
Michael Solomita
Jeff Ford
Olivia Lua
Mom and Dad
Our wonderful cast and crew!
Filmed on location in San Francisco
Frameline35, the San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival*
Screening with eCupid
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011, 4pm, Castro Theater--World Premiere
InDPanda International Short Film Festival, Hong Kong
Sunday, August 14th, 2011, 7:45pm, Broadway Cinematheque
Sunday, August 20th, 2011, 7:50pm, Broadway Cinematheque
Oakland Pride Celebration Benefit, Oakland, CA
Thursday, August 11th, 2011, 7pm
Oakland City Hall, Council Chambers 3rd Floor
Fresno Reel Pride Film Festival
Screening in Bedfellows: Boys Shorts
Saturday, September 17th at 2:30pm, Tower Theater
Skeive Filmer, The Oslo Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Screening in Boys Shorts
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011, Cinemateket @ Filmens Hus
Savannah Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Georgia
Screening in ShortsFest
Saturday, October 15th, 2011 at 2:30pm, Jepson Center for the Arts
Southwest Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Screening in Where the Boys Are
Monday, October 10th, 2011 at 7:15pm, Guild Cinema
Sacramento International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival*
Screening with Morgan, Opening night film
Thursday, October 13th at 7:30pm, Crest Theater
Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival*
Screening in Boys Shorts
Sunday, October 16th at 4pm, Egyptian Theater
Image+Nation, the Montreal LGBT Film Festival
Screening in Boy’s Life
Friday, October 26th, 2011 at 7pm, J.A. de Seve
Goldenwoofs International Bear Film Festival, Adelaide, Australia
Competition runner up!
Saturday, November 26th, 2011
Out in the Desert: The Tucson LGBT Film Festival, Arizona
Screening in Program 6: Boyfriends
Saturday, February 18th, 2012 at 6:30pm, the Screening Room
Sponsored by the Humane Society of Southern Arizona
*Audience Award for Best Comedy Short Film*
SugarBear Weekend, Montreal
Screening with Boystown
Friday, March 30th, 2012 at 7:30pm, Auditorium des Archives Nationales
KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival, India
Screening with Eating Out: Drama Camp
Friday, May 25th, 2012 at 11:00pm, Cinemax Versova Screen 1
August 17th - 18th, 2012
At the Barnhouse in Guilford, VT
North Carolina Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Screening in Men Seeking Men
Multiple screenings, August 10th - 17th, 2012, The Carolina Theatre
Spokane GLBT Film Festival, Washington
Sunday, November 4th, 2012 at 1pm, Riverpoint EWU Auditorium