30 Days Romantic Comedy, 1999
Cast: Ben Shenkman, Arija Bareikis, Catherine Kellner, Barbara Barrie
Director: Aaron Harnick

In a city the size of New York, Jordan couldn’t find the right girl and Sarah couldn’t find the right guy. But when they connected, they couldn’t believe how much they had to learn about keeping your space, introducing the family, taking friendly advice, the protocol of weddings, the hard truth of breaking up and the small wonders that bring us together.

Big Day, The Romantic Comedy, 2000
Cast: Julianna Margulies, Ivan Sergei, Kevin Tighe, Dixie Carter, CCH Pounder, Alanna Ubach
Director: Ian McCrudden

Sara and John’s big wedding day inspires a small confession leading to a big misunderstanding ending in a stolen car, newspaper headlines, and too much truth being told.

From the producer of THE SPITFIRE GRILL and BOB ROBERTS. Original score by Grammy Award winner Dr. John.

Bug Comedy, 2002
Cast: Brian Cox, Jamie Kennedy, Ed Begley, Jr., Sarah Paulson
Director: Matt Manfredi & Phil Hay

In the hip, urban Los Angeles neighborhood of Silverlake, strangers with apparently nothing in common interact with humor, love, rage, fear and generosity. Beginning with the death of a bug, each of these strangers’ actions starts a wild chain of events, which includes lovers’ quarrels, hit-and-run accidents, a heart attack, and the arrest of an innocent – all leading to one surprising conclusion. In this six-degrees-of-separation story, all actions have consequences and the results prove to be happily unexpected.

The Filmmakers

Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay

Hay and Manfredi wrote CRAZY/BEAUTIFUL, the 2001 Touchstone release starring Kirsten Dunst, as well as Dreamworks SKG’s THE TUXEDO starring Jackie Chan, slated for a summer 2002 release. Their other projects include GATEWAY TO THE GODS with TUXEDO producer John Williams and Nickelodeon, and a live-action adaptation of “Aeon Flux” for MTV and Valhalla Motion Pictures.

Upcoming Cast Projects

Brian Cox will be featured in the Dreamworks film THE RING and in X-MEN 2. Sarah Paulson is starring in DOWN WITH LOVE with Renee Zellweger and Ewan McGregor.

Coyote County Loser Romantic Comedy, 2009
Cast: Nikki Boyer, Beau Clark, Frederic Doss, K Callan, Wayne Grace
Director: Jason Naumann

COYOTE COUNTY LOSER is a crowd-pleasing, family friendly, romantic comedy about how Jack Proctor, LA radio jock, rolls into dusty Coyote County and challenges local relationship expert, Lauren Hartford, Phd, to an ON AIR battle to prove his suave ways are more effective in helping listeners find love than her by-the-book advice.

BEST COMEDY 29th annual Breckenridge Festival of Film, Official Selection Sedona Film Festival, Official Selection Big Bear Film Festival, Official Selection Fallbrook Film Festival, Official Selection 540 Film Fest, Official Selection Redemptive Film Festival

Dinner & Driving Romantic Comedy, 1998
Cast: Joey Slotnick, Paula Devicq, and Brigette Bako
Director: Lawrence Trilling

After being together for three years in Los Angeles, Jason and Laura’s relationship explodes when Laura’s younger sister marries her boyfriend of two months. Suddenly Jason is caught between his family wanting him married and his friends wanting him single. When Jason’s ex-girlfriend, Grace, shows up to rekindle their romance, Jason is forced to choose between settling down with the love of his life, Laura, or a life of danger of adventure with Grace.

Dog Gone Love (aka Man’s Best Friend) Romantic Comedy, 2003
Cast: Alexander Chaplin, Lindsay Sloane, Richard Kind, Jordan Ladd
Director: Rob Lundsgaard

Steven's new romantic relationship with Rebecca is going great: they both like dogs, good books, and shopping. The only problem is that Rebecca thinks he's gay.

On a trip to the animal clinic, Steven meets the charming and beautiful veterinarian assistant, Rebecca. They hit it off. Unfortunately, Nick, Steven's bookie, shows up and due to their friendly relationship, Rebecca assumes Steven likes men.

Then it dawns on Steven. It is the perfect angle to use in finishing his novel. He'll change the character of Denise to Dennis and make him gay. And since he is enjoying his time with Rebecca, Steven decides to pretend to adopt the lifestyle.

All goes smoothly at first, Steven's book writes itself. Rebecca and Steven get closer, so close that even their dogs fall in love. Then Nick starts pressuring Steven for the money, Rebecca's boss Tristan hits on Steven, and Steven is irresistibly attracted to Rebecca. However he can't say anything, because he is pretending to be gay.

Accidentally, Steven's best friend tells Rebecca the truth and she feels completely betrayed. Although Steven tries to explain, Rebecca refuses to even speak with him. Making a final attempt, Steven walks to her house with his dog, Lucky, and his new best selling novel in hand. Impatiently, Lucky runs out into the street and is struck by a car. Rebecca helps Steven rush Lucky to the animal clinic. While tending to the recovering dog, Steven confesses all to her and hopes for the best. After all, wouldn't it be great to be in love with someone you already are friends with?

Don’t Go Breaking My Heart Romantic Comedy, 1998
Cast: Anthony Edwards, Jenny Seagrove, and Charles Dance
Director: Willi Patterson

In this delightfully charming movie, a beautiful woman’s secret admirer hypnotizes her to fall in love, but another man (Anthony Edwards) upsets the carefully made plan and becomes the unwitting target of her spell-induced affections.

Dummy Romantic Comedy, 2001
Cast: Adrien Brody, Illeana Douglas, Milla Jovovich
Director: Greg Pritikin

All Steven (Adrien Brody) ever wanted was to find a decent job and meet a nice girl. But his family thinks he's nuts, his friends think he's hopeless, and the police think he's guilty. All this combines to make a charming, hilarious, and smart romantic comedy.

Adrien Brody won an Oscar for his performance in the 2002 Roman Polanski film THE PIANIST.

US theatrical and video release through Artisan Entertainment

Easy Romantic Comedy, 2004
Cast: Marguerite Moreau, Brian F. O’Byrne, Naveen Andrews, Emily Deschanel, D.B. Woodside, John Rothman, and Caroline Goodall
Director: Jane Weinstock

Easy is a very funny, beautifully touching film about a gorgeous young woman who sleeps around, can’t find a relationship and finally discovers herself. It’s smart, sexy, raw and real.

Ed’s Next Move Romantic Comedy, 1996
Cast: Matt Ross, Callie Thorne, Kevin Carroll
Director: John Walsh

After his hometown sweetheart leaves him, Ed moves to New York to make a new start in the big city. Just as he begins to give up on meeting the right woman, Ed finds her where he least expected.

Frankie & Johnny Are Married Romantic Comedy, 2003
Cast: Michael Pressman, Lisa Chess, Alan Rosenberg, Stephen Tobolowsky with cameos by David E. Kelley, Mandy Patinkin, Leslie Moonves, Kathy Baker and Hector Elizondo
Director: Michael Pressman

How far would you go to save your marriage? Michael Pressman found the answer the hard way through giving up his job, going into debt, and being totally naked.

US Theatrical Release by IFC Films on May 26, 2004 in Los Angeles, June 11th in New York, June 19th in Chicago, San Francisco, and Seattle, and June 26th in Portland and Boston.

Grownups Romantic Comedy, 2002
Cast: John Stamos, Daniel London, Meredith Salenger, Tara Westwood, Carol Alt
Director: Doug Finelli

US Artwork

Courtesy of Zenpix, Inc.

Steve (John Stamos) and Eric (Daniel London) are both married, living in the suburbs, and wondering what happened to the wild times they were supposed to have. Steve goes to work on a plan, a plan to do something crazy, something wild . . .wife swapping. What could go wrong?

Heavy Petting Romantic Comedy, 2007
Cast: Malin Akerman, Brendan Hines, Kevin Sussman
Director: Marcel Sarmiento

When Charlie (Hines) meets Daphne (Akerman), the girl of his dreams, he never expects he will have to battle past her pet dog “Babydoll” to win her heart. Just when it seems he can’t beat the beast, and all is lost, something unexpected happens. Charlie begins to fall in love with the dog himself, realizing he never really needed a girlfriend in the first place. Now, in order to keep hanging out with “man’s best friend,” Charlie must scramble to keep the relationship with Daphne going at all costs, or risk losing them both.

Hijacking Hollywood Comedy, 1996
Cast: Henry Thomas
Director: Neil Mandt

After being kicked around as a Hollywood production assistant, Kevin learns the difference between success and failure is the perfect crime

Inconceivable Comedy, 1999
Cast: Corinne Bohrer, Jonathan Penner, Mo Gaffney
Director: Bob Weis

Eve Jacobs embarks on a frantic mission to get pregnant in spite of her husband’s objections and in a race against her biological clock.

Just Friends Romantic Comedy, 1997
Cast: Anthony Palermo, Anita Barone, Barbara Allen Woods, Hal Linden
Director: Maria Burton

When Peter rescues Rebecca from a purse snatcher, he thinks he has found the perfect woman. Unfortunately she is already engaged to another man! Can Peter settle for being only friends? As his friendship with Rebecca grows, Peter realizes before you can be lovers, you have to be Just Friends.

Just Write Romantic Comedy, 1997
Cast: Sherilyn Fenn, Jeremy Piven
Director: Andrew Gallerani

A tour bus driver gets caught posing as a Hollywood insider to win his idol, a young fast-rising starlet. Can he risk telling her the truth and still manage to keep her? In life & love, anything is possible.

Kitchen Party Comedy, 1997
Cast: Scott Speedman, Laura Harris, Gillian Barber, Kevin Mcnulty, Tygh Runyan, Sarah Strange, Jason Wiles
Director: Gary Burns

This Beverly Hills, 90210 for the film world follows “a day in the night” of a group of hip, suburban teenagers. With his parents away for the evening, Scott seizes the rare opportunity to entertain his friends at an impromptu kitchen party that spins out of control in a blur of bedlam and bullets.

L.A. Blues Dark Comedy, 2007
Cast: Anthony Michael Hall, Dave Foley, Kevin Rahm, William Ragsdale, Sean Maguire, Nicholas D'Agosto, George Wend
Director: Ian Gurvitz

A year in the lives of 6 guys who hang out in a blues bar in Hollywood, dealing with heartache and longing, loving and losing, striving and failing, and dealing with adversity; creating a story about male friendship and the way these guys communicate.

Let It Snow (aka Snow Days) Romantic Comedy, 2000
Cast: Kipp Marcus, Alice Dylan, Bernadette Peters
Director: Adam Marcus

On one magical snow day, James meets Sarah. From the moment they share their first afternoon in the snow, they are linked for life. But four years later, they both end up in New York pursuing very separate lives. With the threat of Sarah’s marriage to someone else, James prays for snow and a second chance at first love.

Love Happens Romantic Comedy, 1999
Cast: Megyn Price, Ken Marino
Director: Tony Cookson

Lisa has a problem with men. She blows their tiniest flaws out of proportion. But when she finally meets Mister Right, nothing can keep them apart . . . except her pets, his allergies, a roommate, a mom, an ex-girlfriend and a slight misunderstanding. Two people going crazy because they are crazy about each other.

Love Hurts Romantic Comedy, 2009
Cast: Richard E. Grant, Carrie-Anne Moss, Johnny Pacar, Jenna Elfman, Janeane Garofalo, Camryn Manheim
Director: Barra Grant

Ben Bingham (Grant) has slipped into the complacency of a daily routine, unlike his vibrant wife Amanda (Moss). When she finally leaves him, Ben is at a loss. He refuses to get out of his pajamas until his popular 17 year-old son Justin (Pacar) takes over. He updates Ben’s “look” and pushes him out into the social scene. Before Ben knows what is happening he is the most popular single man in town, pursued by his nurse (Elfman), his trainer (Garofalo), and karaoke-singing twins. Things change when Justin falls in love for the first time and Ben is forced to refocus, recapture his humanity, his heart, and most importantly his wife…who is now with another man.

Lucky 13 Romantic Comedy, 2005
Cast: Brad Hunt, Harland Williams, Joe Doe, and Lauren Graham
Director: Chris Hall

Before he loses his childhood sweetheart, Zach tracks down all 12 of his ex-girlfriends to ask them what went wrong. It is the only way to get it right before the love of his life becomes unlucky number 13!

US DVD Release through MGM.

Merci Docteur Rey Comedy/Murder Mystery, 2002
Cast: Dianne Wiest, Jane Birkin, Jerry Hall, Simon Callow, Vanessa Redgrave, Stanislav Merhar
Director: Andrew Litvack

Thomas Beaumont is recruited into an illicit love triangle to watch a much older man’s sexual liaison, but ends up witnessing what turns out to be his murder. The next day Thomas’ opera diva mother informs him that his long lost father has been in Paris … until the previous night when he was murdered. Realizing it was the murder he witnessed, Thomas is now thrust into a maelstrom of off-the-wall encounters and mistaken identities, including an eccentric actress who has come totally unhinged by the death of her psychiatrist, the infamous Dr. Rey. With Paris as the backdrop, a wonderful soundtrack, a whimsical homage to film and celebrity, and a plot reminiscent of Agatha Christie at her best, you have the marvelous Merci Docteur Rey.

Nanny Insanity Comedy, 2006
Cast: Cynthia Preston, Larry Dorf, Alla Korot, Howard Hesseman
Director: Kevin Connor

Some hilarious things happen to a Philadelphia couple after they hire a Ukrainian housekeeper.

Neighbor, The Romantic Comedy, 2007
Cast: Michele Laroque, Matthew Modine, Ed Quinn, Gina Mantegna
Director: Eddie O'Flaherty

A businessman (Modine) watches as his life begins to unravel after learning his ex-wife is going to marry his best friend. A distracting battle of wills with a real estate developer, however, might just be the thing that turns his life around.

Next Big Thing, The Romantic Comedy, 2001
Cast: Chris Eigemen, Jamie Harris, Connie Britton
Director: PJ Posner

Gus Bishop’s painting career needed a little pizzazz. Then this fine artist met a con artist. They gave him a new name and the name led to fame. Now his work is getting popular, his love life is getting crowded, and his little lie is getting a little out of hand. When the truth comes out, it is not a pretty picture.

US Release: Castle Hill

Nice Guys Sleep Alone Romantic Comedy, 1999
Cast: Sean O’Bryan, Sybil Temchen, Vanessa Marcil, William Sanderson, Blake Steury and Morgan Fairchild
Director: Stu Pollard

Dating is like a horse race. Sometimes you win . . .Sometimes you lose . . . But if you play the odds long enough, and raise the stakes high enough, chances are good . . .You’ll pick a winner. And maybe “Nice Guys won’t have to Sleep Alone.”

Nick & Jane Romantic Comedy, 1996
Cast: Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, James McCaffrey, George Coe, Lisa Gay Hamilton
Director: Rich Mauro

A New York taxi driver falls in love with a high powered businesswoman as she asks him to pose as her new Wall Street boyfriend.

Not Since You Romantic Comedy, 2009
Cast: Starring: Desmond Harrington, Kathleen Robertson, Christian Kane, Jon Abrahams, Sunny Mabrey, Will Estes, Elden Henson, Sara Rue, Barry Corbin, Liane Balaban, Victoria Leigh
Director: Jeff Stephenson

A romantic comedy in the vein of SEX IN THE CITY where a friend’s wedding unites old friends. One woman finds her soul mate, one woman is caught between two best friends, and one woman is torn between her husband and former love. They all fight to find romance and happiness.

Once We Were Strangers Romantic Comedy, 1998
Cast: Vincenzo Amato, Jessica Whitney Gould, Anjalee Deshpande, and Ajay Naidu
Director: Emanuele Crialese

When the carefree Antonio falls in love with Ellen, he decides he must keep her from moving from New York to Paris. Despite Ellen’s attempts to resist Antonio’s undeniable charm, his humorous and romantic courtship wins her heart. But will their young relationship be enough to change her plans?

Pants On Fire Romantic Comedy, 1998
Cast: Christy Baron, Harry O’Reilly, Neil Maffin, Karen Young
Director: Rocky Collins

Julie, a first grade teacher, is having an affair with Barry, another teacher, but is still in love with her husband, Max. Meanwhile Max, a Deputy Attorney, is desperately trying to maintain their marriage while running for election. The situation gets out of control when Julie becomes pregnant, but doesn’t know which one is the father. All the parties vow to be honest with each other, but perhaps truth is not always the best option.

Pipe Dream Romantic Comedy, 2001
Cast: Martin Donovan and Mary-Louise Parker
Director: John Walsh

From the creators of the Sundance & Toronto favorite Ed’s Next Move; the long awaited and much anticipated follow uthe long awaited and much anticipated follow up movie-A plumber looking for a date and a screenwriter looking to direct conspire together to lie, cheat, steal, and fall in love.

US Video Release: Lions Gate

Plan B Romantic Comedy, 1997
Cast: Jon Cryer, Lisa Darr, Lance Guest, Mark Matheisen, Sara Mornell
Director: Gary Leva

A celebration among five friends starts a race to fulfill their dreams of career and marriage. But sometimes love and life happens while you are making other plans.

Quarterlife Crisis Romantic Comedy, 2006
Cast: Lisa Ray, Maulik Pancholy
Director: Kiran Merchant

Dumped on his 27th birthday by his college sweetheart for being indecisive, Neil makes a silly bet that takes him on a wild ride through New York’s singles scene.

Rave Review Comedy, 1994
Cast: Carmen Argenziano, Ed Begly Jr., Robert Costanzo, James Handy, Bruce Kirby, Leo Rossi, Jeff Seymour, Joe Spano
Director: Jeff Seymour

A desperate director gets more than he bargained from when he threatens a popular critic into giving his show a rave review.

Souler Opposite, The Romantic Comedy, 1998
Cast: Christopher Meloni, Timothy Busfield, Janel Moloney
Director: Bill Kalmenson

Barry’s universe is turned upside down when he meets and falls head over heels for Thea Douglas. For the first time in their lives, the physical and emotional may come together in this explosive romantic comedy

Sweet Nightmare Romantic Comedy, 1999
Cast: Diogo Infante and Catarina Furtado
Director: Fernando Fragata

In this enchanting adventure, a young man chases through Lisbon for a beautiful woman who has a habit of stealing his car, his furniture, and his heart.

Talking About Sex Romantic Comedy, 1994
Cast: Kim Wayans, Daniel Beer, Daria Lynn, Randy Powell, Kerry Ruff
Director: Aaron Speiser

Three successful, contemporary women explore their most intimate sexual thoughts and desires

Tattoo, A Love Story Romantic Comedy, 2002
Cast: Megan Edwards, Virgil Mignanelli, Benjamin Burdick
Director: Richard Bean

After a giant Harley-riding biker teaches a beautiful schoolteacher’s grade school students to tattoo themselves with permanent pens, her well-ordered life takes an amusing unexpected turn. As she struggles to maintain her firm views on life, she can’t help but be attracted to her exact opposite-the biker that started it all.

TATTOO, A LOVE STORY will be released theatrically in the US by Madstone Films. It opens on May 1, 2003 and will run in six cities across the US. Upcoming Projects

The film's composer, Pete Droge has formed a new trio with Matthew Sweet and Shawn Mullins called "The Thorns." For more information, visit www.thethorns.com.

Video Guys, The Family Comedy, 2009
Cast: Dan Brennan, Russ Camarda, Chris Douros, Tom Doran, Johnny Ferro, Allison Lane, Sabrina Brennan
Director: Dan Brennan

Your wedding day can be the most stressful day of your life. The Video Guys have seen it all, from cheating grooms to sexy brides. They know how to be discreet and how to deal with any problem thrown at them. Now they face their greatest challenge…to shoot one of their ex-wife’s weddings.  

Wedding Bell Blues Romantic Comedy, 1997
Cast: Illeana Douglas, Paulina Porizkova; Julie Warner
Director: Dana Lustig

In this potent romantic comedy, three very different woman on the brink of turning thirty drive off to Las Vegas to find men, get married, and then divorced within 24 hours. Will they find heartache, true love, the perfect marriage or Wedding Bell Blues?