The Night Never Sleeps

Release Date: 2012

Director: Fred Carpenter

Written by: Mike Lovaglio

Screenplay by: Mike Lovaglio

Executive Producer: Helene F. Schulman

Co-producer: Russ Camarda

Producer: Fred Carpenter

The Cast:

Eric Roberts**……………Hector   

  Armand Assante………….Inspector Romanelli

  Dan Brennan………………Detective Cavanagh

  Russ Camarda…………….Iceman

Robert Clohessy***……..Detective Jablonsky

Jose Hernandez Jr………..Vargas

Stephanie Finochio……….Officer Rourke

  Eliza Roberts……………….Lisa Cavanaugh

Paul Vario…………………..Wilbur the Bar Owner

Anthony L. Gurino………..Jefferson the Restaurant Owner

Sal Sirchia………………….Simon

  Helene F. Schulman………Woman in Diner

Michael A. Lavaglio……….Sgt. Anthony Torres

Kresimir Novakovic……….Inspector Dawson

  Rishard Lampese………….Musician in Restaurant #1

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Movie Synopsis:

Set in New York City and written by career cop Michael Lovaglio, “The Night Never Sleeps” follows the journey of New York Street Crimes Sergeant Thomas Cavanaugh (Dan Brennan) during the course of one night as he and his partner Rourke (Stephanie Finochio) hunt down murderers of one of their task force. Through the course of the night it becomes clear that those responsible are the Chicos Locos gang, headed by local drug dealer Victor Vargas (Jose Hernandez Jr.) and enforced by the ruthless psychopathic killer Iceman (Russ Camarda). Cavanaugh begins to realize that Vargas’ gang may be getting help… from inside the police force. Internal Affairs Inspector Romanelli (Armand Assante) tips Cavanaugh off to the fact that there may be something rotten in his task force. Boundaries are crossed, lines are blurred…How far will Cavanaugh go for justice. Gritty, dark and authentic, “The Night Never Sleeps”, with a driving score, and standout performances, evokes the spirit of films like “Taxi Driver” and “The French Connection.” If you want to kill the Devil, you have to go to Hell to do it.                       ~ Synopsis provided by Russ Camarda

Interview with Russ Camarda

The Cast

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On Location Videos

All videos taken by Movie Videographer Helene F. Schulman and are copyrighted (All rights reserved. No video may be reproduced without prior written permission)

Check out a montage of some of the above “On Location Videos” below:

Oceanside – 3 videos

Shirley – 3 videos

Hauppauge – 4 videos

Baldwin – 5 videos

Locations of L.I. Shoots: (Click photos to enlarge)

ON LOCATION PHOTOS All photos taken by Helene F. Schulman and are copyrighted

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Baldwin 11-26-11

Hauppauge 12-19-11

Shirley & Mastic 12-27-11

Oceanside 12-29-11

Hauppauge 12-30-11

Hauppauge 01-11-12

Shirley 01-14-12

Hauppauge 01-19-12

Hempstead & Baldwin 01-25-12

Hauppauge 01-31-12

Merrick 02-04-12

Baldwin 02-13-12

Of Interest

Additional Information

Selected ARTICLES including Reviews, Nominations & Awards, and More Information of interest on the film, “The Night Never Sleeps”.

In Print – Review

In Print  – Nominations & Awards

 “The Night Never Sleeps” Wins at Hoboken Film Festival

The Fred Carpenter film, “The Night Never Sleeps”, earned 3 nominations and 2 wins at the Hoboken International Film Festival. Fred Carpenter was nominated for the Best Director, Russ Camarda won for the Best Supporting Actor, and the film won Best Film of the Festival (Audience Award). “The Night Never Sleeps” was filmed in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and includes a part with East Hampton resident Princess Angelique Monet. Congratulations to the entire cast and crew! ~  by Soozy G. Miller | East Hampton Patch

“The Night Never Sleeps” Wins at Long Island International Film Expo

The Fred Carpenter film, “The Night Never Sleeps”, earned 5 nominations and 3 wins at the Long Island International Film Expo. Nominations included Best Feature, Best Long Island Feature, Best Director of a Feature, Best Supporting Actor and Best Original Score in a Feature Film. The film won as Best Long Island Feature, Russ Camarda won as Best Supporting Actor, and Vincent Nigro won Honorable Mention for Best Original Score.

In Print – More Information

Baldwin-raised Filmmaker Returns for Shoot

Actor Eric Roberts, left, shot a scene with long-time Baldwin firefighter Jerry Brown. Brown, along with two other members of the BFD, plays a first responder in the film.

Read the entire LI Herald article by Chris Connolly

IN FOCUS

Selected VIDEOS, occasionally with a brief description, which include Filming, Actors, Screenings and Awards for the film, “The Night Never Sleeps”.

In Focus – Filming

The Making of “The Night Never Sleeps” – Behind the Scenes

Chris Collora’s special report on the making of Fred Carpenter’s most recent and award-winning film, “The Night Never Sleeps”. The video report includes interviews with Dan Brennan, Mike Lovaglio, Fred Carpenter, Eric Roberts, Russ Camarda, Eliza Roberts, Robert Clohessy, Armand Assante, Stephanie Finochio and Jose Hernandez Jr.

Movie Shootout Filmed at Wantagh Bar

New independent film “The Night Never Sleeps” films shootout and murder scene at Guido’s Irish Pub on Wantagh Avenue. ~ By Christopher Collora | Wantagh – Seaford Patch | 12-07-11

Take a LOOK at additional On Location Stills from the Wantagh shoot.

Lindenhurst Business and Local Actors Featured in “The Night Never Sleeps”

Cast and crew filming “The Night Never Sleeps” at Sorto’s Top Bun on South Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst on Dec. 12, 2011. ~ By Christopher Collora | Lindenhurst Patch | 12-12-11

Take a LOOK at additional On Location Stills from the Lindenhurst shoot

Cablevision Coverage of “The Night Never Sleeps”

Take a LOOK at additional On Location Stills from the Hempstead, Baldwin & Oceanside shoot

In Focus  – Actors

In Focus – Screenings

  •    Audience Screening Information – Video Trailer & Description
  •    LIIFE 2012 Opening Weekend Events
  •    LIIFE 2012 Premier of “The Night Never Sleeps”
  •    Fred Carpenter Doing a Q & A at LIIFE 7-13-12
  •    Cablevision coverage of the premiere of “The Night Never Sleeps” at LIIFE  – NEW

In Focus  – Awards

  •    Fred Carpenter’s “The Night Never Sleeps” wins Best Long Island Feature Award
  •    Lindenhurst Actor Russ Camarda wins Best Supporting Actor Award
  •    Musician Vincent Nigro receives Honorable Mention for Best Original Score
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