Don Tolliver LOVESICK Official Trailer.
“Love Sick” film credits
A film by Alexandre Moors
Written by Alexandre Moors and RFI Porto
Based on a story by Don Tolliver and Marcus J. Gullory
Production Company: Good Company
Executive Producers: Ryan Heiferman, Mel Roy, Ralph Miccio, Producer: Jeff Kopchia, Director of Photography: Minka Farthing-Khol, Creative Director: Brodie Kammann, Production designer: Pele Kudren
Head of Post Production: Ralph Miccio
Editor: Alexandre Moors
Assistant Editors: Pete Valenti, Louie Seguin, Matteo Belleta
Color: Ron Sudul
VFX: Colin Stackpole, Jennie Yang, Louie Seguin, John Mattiuzzi, Logan Seaman
Sound Design/Re-Recording Mix: Nicholas Montgomery
Casting Directors: Caroline Allegrante, Joanna Levinger, Esprit Casting
Wardrobe Stylists: Ann-Marie Hoang, Mackenzie Grandquist, Alexandra Rose Grandquist
Hairstylist: Marcia Hamilton
Makeup: Nikko Anthony
Assistant Director: George Harkness, 2nd Assistant Director: Arielle Zolezzi
Key Grip: JD Da Silva
Gaffer: Robert Olivia
Production Manager: Cara Braglia
Production Coordinator: Anna Kernecker
CAST
Don: Don Toliver, The Waitress: Savoy Bailey, The Cook: Willie Mac, Don’s Girlfriend: Damaris Lewis, The Cashier: Nikita Francois, Cop 1: Hunter Bodine, Cop 2: Sal Catalano, Don’s Associate: Adedoyin Adewole, Club Bouncer: Calvin Tenner, Club Security: Samori Dobson, Security Guard: Royal Martin, Roller Skating Waitress: Danielle Hawkins, Line Cook: Anner Alfaro Cividanis, Bus Boy: Julio Ceron, Money Girl: Kyyla Renee, Money Girl: Jordyn Victoria, Diner Patron #1: Steve Turner, Old Woman: Danice Page, Diner Patron #2: Merlin Iman, Diving Girl: Little Dugan, Underwater Girl: Aubrey Destremps, Garbage Truck Driver: Brandon McClover, Boxing Commentator: Ryan Heiferman
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