Cast
Kelly-Ann Tursi
Brandi / Becky Lewis
Kelly-Ann Tursi was born and raised in New York. She began her journey in acting at the age of fifteen, accidentally signing up for a theatre arts program in her school when a teacher took notice. The teacher recommended that she pursue acting further and Tursi enrolled at The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York City.
Her first feature was titled Unreal directed by Sloan Copeland, a mockumentary about breakups and single life in Manhattan. The film starred Amber Ryan (One Life To Live) with Kelly playing the supporting role of "Stephanie." Next Kelly tried out her professionalism in Richard W. Haines films Soft Money where she played "Judy Carson," a tough news reporter trying to expose a dirty politician.
In 2005 Kelly landed The Marconi Brothers where she played "Dawn," Carmine Marconi's girlfriend played by (Dan Fogler, Tony Award Winner, the Putnam, County Spelling Bee). The film also starred Brendan Sexton III (Boys Don't Cry) and John Polito. Kelly's break out performance came when she was cast in Edgar Michael Bravo’s One Hour Fantasy Girl where she played "Brandi/Becky Lewis."
Some of Kelly's favorite actors include Marlon Brando, Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, and Shirley Maclaine.
Jon Morgan Woodward
Roger / Infant Man
Jon Morgan Woodward was born in Vancouver Washington. Jon was a very popular character actor in the 60’s and through the 70’s some of his most well-known performances are those that were done through television commercials.
In the 70s, Jon was the national spokesman for 2 1/2 years for National Glass, appearing in the corner of your television screen, selling the world on adding mirrors to go over their beds and in living rooms to reflect the light from the city at night.
In the 80s he became very involved with both the "Just Say No" to drugs campaign with the White House conference for a Drug-Free America doing television commercials with Nancy Reagan. Jon was the creator of the infamous television commercial which the actor would hold an egg in one hand saying "This is your brain…" cracking the egg, dropping it into a frying pan, "…this is your brain on drug." Jon received his Ph.D. and practiced in the area of mental health for many years.
In 1999, Jon landed the role of one of the doctors in the movie Night Ride Home, a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie starring Rebecca De Mornay, Keith Carradine and Thora Birch. One Hour Fantasy Girl marks the return of Mr. Woodward to fulfilling his life-long dream of acting. Jon has five children and two grandchildren.
Joe Luckay
Bobby Richards
Joe Luckay born and raised in the gritty suburbs outside of Cleveland, Ohio and recently arrived in Los Angeles, California to seek an acting career. True to his name, in less than a year, Luckay has already established himself as one of independent feature films’ newest and talented emerging young lead male actors.
Initially, "discovered" during his very first feature film screen test by writer/director, Edgar Michael Bravo of No Restrictions Entertainment LLC and producing partner, John Paul Rice, Luckay was cast in his first leading male role as the "Bobby Richards," the sweet, smooth, and very-innocent-looking young hustler in the independent feature-length film, ONE HOUR FANTASY GIRL. However, Luckay is no stranger to the camera having appeared in a number of feature films such as There Will Be Blood, My Super Ex-Girlfriend, Knocked Up, Senior Skip Day, Dukes of Hazard - Part 2, as well as television series Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana and HBO’s Entourage.
Paul D. Nguyen
Chi
Paul Nguyen was born and raised in Southern California to Vietnamese immigrants. Early on, he used to stage his own stories and "'plays" using Legos to entertain himself and his brother and cousins.
His interest in stage and film didn't begin until the college years. With no major in mind, he took an acting course and immediately felt a connection. One Hour Fantasy Girl is the beginning of Paul’s professional film career.
He currently attends Cal State University of Long Beach and is pursuing a minor in Theater.
Phillip Gay
TOM
Phillip Timothy Gay (Tom) first appeared in college plays and did radio voice-overs while working on college and university degrees at Case Western Reserve University and Harvard University.
While a faculty member and chairperson of the San Diego State University Department of Sociology, Phillip did stage plays along with TV/Radio social and political commentary. Most recently he was guest panelist on San Diego KPBS These Days radio talk show, and San Diego NBC’s Politically Speaking news report. Since leaving SDSU, in May of 2007, he has appeared in four films, including One Hour Fantasy Girl.
His next project is the lead role in feature film tentatively entitled Killer Swan written and directed by Dan Blanchett.
Kalena Knox
Dianthia
Kalena Knox is a native of Detroit, Michigan. She began acting in high school and later become a choreographer with her first musical The Black Torch of West Pointe, followed by many other small shows. Around the same time, Kalena sang with the late great Joe Hunter (original band leader for Motown) and went on to polish her craft as an actor, singer and dancer at Marygrove College. Kalena has appeared in shows such as North Mission Road, My Crazy Life, and What Should You.
Kalena is a proud mother and grandmother.
John Buckley Gordon
Sal
John Buckley Gordon came to Los Angeles nine years ago to "get involved in film making in any way he could." Upon his arrival to the City of Angels, he landed an internship at Artisan Entertainment which quickly turned into a full time job.
After leaving Artisan, he started his own management company Another Level Inc. where he found work for artists ranging from film composers and local LA bands to photographers and painters. He started a non-profit organization in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy that raised funds for the forgotten heroes of that day.
In 2003, he produced his first short film A Matter of Principal that went on to win awards and was eventually made into a feature film The Last Lullaby. Two years later he decided to take a serious run at achieving his artistic aspirations, and immediately entered the world of commercial real estate. John saw an opportunity to make some decent money that could translate into buying cameras, computers, hiring editors and other collaborators.
Since then he has helped build the Sales and Industry Office at the Sundance Film Festival, made several music videos for local LA bands (http://www.digipaint.tv) and has begun work on a three part documentary exploring the lives of indigenous peoples around the globe.
One Hour Fantasy Girl is John’s first feature film.
Michelle Arenal
Michelle
Michelle Arenal was born and raised in south Orange County, California up until recently in January 2008 when she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting and modeling career as well as her schooling. She has acted in several student films and this is her first role in a feature.
When it comes to the big screen (and small screen), Michelle has appeared in several television shows such as Nip/Tuck, Just Jordan, and feature films such as Ron Howard’s Frost/Nixon. She was specially featured as the girl on Adam Sandler’s shoulders in You Don't Mess With the Zohan directed by Dennis Dugan.
Karla Marie Holland
Mrs. Harmon
Karla Marie Holland has seen first five years of her acting career immersed in murder and mayhem as she entered the genre of the horror film. She has been slashed by a knife in bed, shot four times in her car, and exhibited crazed behavior by cutting off someone’s hand with an axe.
Community theater work was Karla’s hobby during her last several years
as a Special Education Teacher for children with communication problems. After three decades of teaching she retired early to pursue an acting career full time.
When not chasing down audition opportunities, Karla can be found
practicing yoga, playing bridge or working in her garden. She also assists her husband Mark Holland, real estate broker as part of The Holland Team.
Ann Hagemann
Becky's Mother
Ann Hagemann is a professional actress with many film, commercial, and theatre credits. Some of her independent films include Wicker Park with Josh Hartnett, Stalling, Hit the Ground Running, Bully Breath, Altered Boy, The Showdown, and Hannah Free. Commercial and Voice Over credits include spots for Caterpillar, Inc., Lippman's Furniture, Toyota, Farm and Fleet, to mention a few. Her stage credits are diverse - a few of her favorites are: Kate in Shakespeares' "Taming of the Shrew," Eva Peron in "Evita," Peter in "Peter Pan," Catherine Holly in Tennesse William's "Suddenly Last Summer," "Guenevere in "Camelot," Eliza in "My Fair Lady," and the Narrator in Eastlight Theatre's "Joseph...Dreamcoat". Ann studied acting and voice at the American Dramatics Academy, Bradley University and Illinois State University. For the past 7 years she has performed her one woman show, "Acting Up With Ann," at many elementary schools throughout Illinois and Iowa.
Steve Christopher
Bill
Steve Christopher is an actor/producer from Peoria, Illinois. He has been involved with more than 150 films and television projects, from Toronto to Los Angeles, since his reemergence in acting about six years ago.
Steve recently saw the release of The Telling, a horror anthology produced by Chuck Williams (Bubba Ho Tep) and Bridget Marquardt (Bridget’s Sexiest Beaches). The making of the film is featured in Season 5 of the popular E! Channel show The Girls Next Door.
He is currently working on several film projects at various stages of production, including a few with long time friends Chuck Williams and Dan Roebuck (Lost, The Fugitive, Matlock). Steve typically immerses himself in as many aspects of the filmmaking process as the production team will allow. He has a versatile resume, flexible look, and a lot of ambition!
Steve has been busy pursing his late-in-life acting career while maintaining a day job as a corporate architect in Bloomington Illinois, and raising two very active daughters with his loving wife of more than 20 years.
