Congratulations To NEPTA Nominees Solarek, Vandermark and Beppler

Cineverus would like to congratulate three of our cast members for their nominations in this year’s Northteast Pennsylvania Theater Alliance Awards.

First up is Tim Solarek, who received two nominations in the Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy for his work in productions of I Hate Hamlet and Brighton Beach Memoirs. Tim is the male lead in our upcoming short The Injured Digit.

John “Bepp” Beppler is nominated in the Best Lead Actor in a Comedy for the production of Almost, Maine, while Joyce Vandermark is nominate d for co-directing Sherlock Holmes and the Scarlet Avenger. Both Beppler and Joyce can be seen in our upcoming short The Test.

Best of luck to all three when the awards are handed out on June 7. We are so honored to work with you!

And that’s a wrap!!

Last night saw the filming of the final scenes for THE INJURED DIGIT. Writer/director Natasha Bogutzki and producer Rich Drees want to thank everyone who contributed time and talent to help bring this story to life. Stay tuned as there will be more exciting news as we move into post-production!

Back row: Tim Solarek (Caleb), Rachel Orehotsky (Eris), Joe DeMuro (Sound)
Front row: Rich Drees (Producer), Natasha Bogutzki (Writer/Director), Jeff Fowler (Cinematographer)

THE INJURED DIGIT Commences Production

Cineverus Productions is proud to announce the start of shooting on their first production THE INJURED DIGIT. Written and directed by Natasha Bogutzki, the film tells the story of a woman bottoming out after the end of a relationship and learning how to open herself up emotionally again. The film stars Rachel Orehotsky (Eris), Tim Solarek (Caleb), Deirdre Navin (Margot) and John Hargett (Hank).

From lower left – Natasha Bogutzki (Writer/Director), Deirdre Navin (Margot), Rachel Orehotsky (Eris), Tim Solarek (Caleb), Rich Drees (Producer), John Hargett (Hank), Jeff Fowler (Director of Photography), Desiree Zielinski (Script Supervisor).

THE INJURED DIGIT In Pre-Production

The Injured Digit

Yesterday’s full cast script read-through. From lower left – Natasha Bogutzki (Writer/Director), Deirdre Navin (Margot), Rachel Orehotsky (Eris), Tim Solarek (Caleb), Rich Drees (Producer), John Hargett (Hank), Jeff Fowler (Director of Photography), Desiree Zielinski (Script Supervisor).

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Our Margot (Deirdre Navin) laughing her way through wardrobe tests.

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Rachel Orehotsky and Deirdre Navin workshop a scene with writer/director Natasha Bogutzki.

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Deirdre Navin and Rachel Orehotsky rehearse their opening scene for THE INJURED DIGIT.

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Director Natasha Bogutzki on a recent location scout.