Cast


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Brooke McCarter
Brooke began his career in the entertainment industry as a model with the prestigious Ford modeling agency in New York after winning a national talent search right out of college. He soon began doing major campaigns for companies such as Levis and JC Penney. Brooke engaged in a performing arts curriculum of voice, dance and acting. He then studied exclusively with acting coach icon Stella Adler. Upon completing his New York education he quickly moved to Los Angeles and began working immediately, booking national commercials for major products such as Pepsi, Miller and Chevrolet. Brooke then began his cult actor status with his first feature film,Thrashin, the first skateboard movie which launched the careers of Tony Hawk, Josh Brolin and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. His first big break came with a co-starring role in the 80's vampire hit The Lost Boys, which also launched the careers of Keifer Sutherland, Corey Haim and Corey Feldman. Brooke appeared in TV shows such as the Twlight Zone and Route 66. His last feature film was Wired, about the life of John Belushi starring Michael Chikilis. Brooke then turned to his musical talent as a drummer and music programmer, and began scoring independent feature films such as Fast Getaway and documentaries such as Leaves of Green in which he served as director as well. In 1998 he took a 10 year break from Hollywood to pursue other business interests in the telecommunications industry. In 2009, Brooke returned to cult horror movie status with the lead role in horror icon Herschell Gordon Lewis's The Uh-Oh Show due to be released spring of 2010.

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Krista Grotte
Krista, originally from Minneapolis, MN, Krista moved to FL at 18 and pursued acting to fill a void. Krista Grotte has become known as a Scream Queen after appearing in several horror films. She has appeared in several films, television spots, infomercials, magazines and radio shows in addition to hosting film events. Krista Grotte is a published fitness model as well. She recently co-wrote and co-produced the short psychological thriller ALARUM with partners Bo Hitchcock and Rick Danford of Enigma Films. ALARUM has won two Crystal Reel Awards at an award ceremony in Tampa through the Florida Motion Picture and Television Association. Krista recently completed filming Brainjacked a Horror-Fi by the film Ranch as well as the highly anticipated The Uh-Oh Show by THE Godfather of Gore Herschell Gordon Lewis in post production 2010.

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Stephen Geoffreys
Born Stephen Geoffrey Miller in Cincinnati, Ohio, Geoffrey's first began acting on the stage. In 1984, he was nominated for Broadway's Tony Award for "Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical" for his performance in a play based on the The Human Comedy. Geoffreys appeared in several horror and teen films in the 1980s, most notably Heaven Help Us (1985) as well as Fraternity Vacation and 976-EVIL in 1989. He also played a supporting part in the critically-acclaimed drama At Close Range in 1986. He is best known for playing the creepy "Evil Ed" (a horror icon) in the campy 1985 vampire classic Fright Night starring Roddy McDowall, William Ragsdale, and Chris Sarandon. Two of Geoffrey's lines from that film became catch phrases in the mid '80's: "To what do I owe this dubious pleasure?" and "You're so cool, Brewster!" He was also featured on the cover of the Now comic book adaptation of Fright Night. In recent years, Stephen has appeared in Sick Girl and New Terminal Hotel. Stephen's appearance in Emerging Past is the stuff of legend, and he even coined a new catch phrase!

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Steve Dash
Steve was brought up and raised in the Bronx. After entering the Army he was assigned to the USO Special services for entertaining the soldiers. He performed in plays, playing Steven Merrick in the Caine Mutiny Court Martial and having a small part in Dial M for Murder. He decided to become a NYC Police Officer when he got out of the Army. Retiring from the NYPD he began his acting career by doing community theater on eastern Long Island. His break came with his appearance on the soap opera Ryan's Hope playing a policeman. He did minor roles in such films as Nighthawks, Wolfen, The Jazz Singer and Fort Apache the Bronx. His big break came in 1981 landing the role of Jason in Friday the 13th Part 2. From there he appeared on several soaps including All My Children and Guiding Light. After doing most films as a stunt man he decided to retire in 1998. In 2008 he came back to acting and was Joey "G" in the soon to be released film 13, the lead role of Frank DiLeo a Mafia don in the film Trust Me, Julie & Julia and Detective Vorhees in Emerging Past.

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Raymond Capuana
Raymond Capuana is most proud of his recent project working with Director/Producer Thomas Churchill co-staring in his film. Ray played the role of Father Zac Garrett in “Emerging Past” which was filmed in his native borough, Queens. In the past he has studied under notable acting coaches Ed Kovens, and Arthur French in New York City. In 1996, he moved to California where he studied under Peter Henry Schroeder. Ray has done several theatrical productions in Los Angeles as well as in New York and has also earned many principal roles in movies and television one of which was as a Customs Agent in “Escape Under Pressure”. Aside from acting, some of his passions include football, coaching sports, cooking, hiking and spending time with his family. Ray relocated back to his hometown currently residing in Flushing, Queens with his wife Erica and son Jake whom he also had the pleasure to work with in “Emerging Past”.

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Mike Marino
MIKE MARINO is a Veteran Actor, who took up Acting over 10 years ago . After doing a bit of theatre in NY & a few television roles [from Sopranos to David Letterman] He landed his first on screen role in a Feature Film, a Vampyre love story in the vein of Dark Shadows titled SLEEPLESS NIGHTS Where he portrayed a Machete weilding VAMPYRE. Shortly after that he was off to LA for scene study & training in Method Acting. When he returned to NY he was called again by the Letterman show for 5 more episodes. He then did his first comedy film ever titled THE MEETING. He then got a small part in a big film Directed by Julie Taymor- ACROSS THE UNIVERSE. He continued working mostly in full length feature films such as THOMAS CHURCHILLS DEVOURED, & two films Directed by Russ Emanuell titled P.J. A JOURNEY OF THE HEART, & CHASING THE GREEN, Then he went on to play Wilson is the NY drama MANHATTANITES, But i feel his strongest role to date was that of THE STRANGER in THOMAS CHURCHILLS EMERGING PAST. He used his method Acting technique to embrace & transform into the dark twisted mind of THE STRANGER. MIKE is still busy as ever today, he still enjoys acting in film more than anything else. He resides in his home in Long Island NY.
Crew

Writer; Actor; Director; Producer

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Thomas J. Churchill

Thomas is an entrepreneur who founded, Church Hill Productions (CHP). A producer, writer and director as well as an equally talented actor, he became interested in film at the age of five. In 1977, when Thomas was seven, he was one of hundreds auditioning for the film “The Champ;” the role eventually went to Rick Schroeder. Thomas landed a spot as one of the seven finalists and got his picture in the Daily News, which sparked his interest in the film business.

A self taught filmmaker, he is an actor, writer and director. His first film, “The War Master” – which was written, directed and included a principle role by Thomas - won 1st prize in The Young Filmmaker’s Festival. All of his stories have commercial and artistic appeal and are embraced by the audiences who view them. Employing a tight budget, astonishing locations, and incredible make-up artists, Thomas transforms his writing into visual works of art.

The New York Daily News, New York Newsday, The Ridgewood Times, Times News Weekly, Scholastic Voice, The Tribune, and The Queens Courier have all written articles on Thomas’ work. He has also been a guest on several internet radio shows including the well know Jimmy Star Show.

As an actor he appeared in “Devoured” and “Emerging Past” as well as countless music videos, and cable talk shows. Recently he starred as the sheriff and served as a producer on the horror film, “Mr. Hush.” He also appeared as a Mob Boss in the short film, “Death and Taxes” and plays a bartender in another short entitled, “A Night Out: Vampire Sluts!” Churchill has written several projects including: The Ooga-Booga Follies for Clever Image and “Ring of Fire” a wrestling/mob screenplay.

With several projects slated for the next few years you can view Thomas’ credentials on his website "www.churchhillproductions.com or on IMDB. Investing in Church Hill and our slate of films is a no brainer. You want quality…you want a great return then…Take it To The Hill!