Renee Rizzo as "Frankie"
A native of Long Island, New York, Renee Rizzo set her sights on film acting when she was a little girl, going with her mother to see Friday night shows every week. Working initially in New York City, she studied the Sanford Meisner technique under Kathryn Gately, whose former students include Sopranos star James Gandolfini among many other known talents. She did consistent stage work in New York with such companies as The Kitchen, Stageworks Theatre, Nat Horne Theatre Workshop (in David Mamets Sexual Perversity in Chicago) and the Plainedge Playhouse.
In 1998 Renee appeared in the independent mob drama, When its Over, written and directed by Richard Mancuso, which was selected for the Hollywood and Newport Beach Film Festivals, for which she also received high praise from Daily Variety. She appeared in another film festival qualifier, a short, Harrison Running in 2001, and in the 2000 comedy, Robbers, directed by Michael Couto with Kevin Weisman and Frank John Hughes.
For the lead role of the stock car driver, Frankie, in the television drama pilot, Second Wind, Renees natural tenacity, and years as a young athlete came in handy for director Anna Maria Vag and writer/producer Daria Finn. Also in television, Renee appears in the mini series, Arthur Haileys Detective, starring Tom Berenger and produced by Robert Halmis Hallmark Entertainment, which is currently awaiting an air date.
In addition to her film and television work, Renee has established a fine career in commercial voice overs, appearing as the national vocal talent for such radio and television advertisers as Revlon, Transition Lenses, Soft & Dri and Kay Jewelers. With an always warm and exuberant personality, she can also be seen as host/M.C. of various celebrity charity events in the New York and Los Angeles areas, in which she splits her time annually.
Felton Perry as "Harlan"
An accomplished veteran actor, has a distinguished career in theatre, television and film. His career in television dates back to the mid 1960's. Among felton's wide screen appearances are key roles in MAGNUM FORCE, TOWERING INFERNO, Down AND OUT IN BEVERLY HILLS, ROBOCOP I, II, III, WEED, TALENT FOR THE GAME, and CHECKING OUT. He co-starred in "Derby" an ABD-TV Movie of the Wekk shot on location in South Africa. Among his many t.v. roles, Felton was a regular on the innovative series HOOPERMAN, had recurring charater roles in THE FRESH PRINCE OF BELAIR, and HANGIN' WITH MR. COOPER, guest starred in WEST WING, NYPD BLUE, and JUDGING AMY.
he is a member of Actor's equity, Screen Actor's Guild, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, and the Dramatist Guild, and was an Independent Producer member of Theatre L.A. He is a member of The Actors Studio.
Simon Brooke as "McKenna"
Graduate of The Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre in New York City. He has had film at Caanes and Sundance Film Festivals. Some television credits include NYPD Blue, CSI and Frasier. He currently resides in Los Angeles California.
uddy Lewis as "Moose"
Stand-up comedian, actor and writer, the versatile Buddy Lewis is a native son of Gary, Indiana, a graduate of Howard University in Washington, D.C. Buddy has labored behind the scenes for many years as a comedy consultant and writer on shows including Def Comedy Jam, BET's Holla, and Oh Drama and late night talk shows Vibe and The Magic Hour. Most recently, he contributed to FX Network pilot The Writer's Room. He is also a free lance columnist to Comedy the Magazine and can be heard across the country on over 100 hundred stations regularly performing several voices on Tom Joyner's Syndicated Morning Radio Show soap opera It's Your World and new syndicated urban radio program Whats Poppin. .
In 2003, Buddy received great reviews and a second prestigious NAACP theater Award for "Best Supporting Actor" as the dimwitted bodyguard "Q" in Debbie Allen's adaptation of the Grimm fairy tale Snow White called Pearl. This production enjoyed an extended run at the famed Geffen Theater in Los Angeles. Being a versatile talent, Buddy has appeared on the big screen as well. Audiences will remember his debut role as the bartender in Woo, starring Jada Pinkett-Smith and Tommy Davidson. Buddy starred in the film Beverlyhood where he performed two roles, Reverend / Promice and the outrageous Aunt Gert
His television work includes appearances on several television sitcoms including Sabrina the Teenage Witch; Sister, Sister, Yes Dear, The Jamie Foxx Show and Martin. Buddy recently co-starred on an episode of Comedy Central hit show Reno 911, HBOs critically acclaimed comedy show The Entourage, and David E. Kelleys Boston Legal.
Jonathan Chase as "Perry"
Jonathan Chase is from South Florida and graduated from the University of Florida. He furthered his studies in NYC at the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute and the Upright Citizens Brigade. He came to LA to shoot Second Wind and stayed only to guest star on Olvier Beene, Monk, and Medium. He performed at the Improv Olympic West, and recently completed filming in 3 films as the Lead; The Gingerdead Man (with Gary Busey), Another Gay Movie (with Scott Thompson), and 7eventy 5ive (with Rutger Hauer). Currently he is playing the role of CASH on the UPN's sitcom "ONE ON ONE." The show airs Mondays at 8pm on UPN. Jonathan lives in Los Angeles and has been a vegan for 5 years.
David Allen Case as "Brisco"
David Case, alum of both The Juilliard School and the University of Illinois with a BA from the university, has acted professionally for 13 years. Faced with the challenge of picking the roles he wanted in NYC, he produced, co directed, and acted in an independent film called Maybe Its Me which had a great showing at several film festivals in 2002. Once he began producing, though, he knew he found his calling.
David moved to LA in 2002 and he quickly found a mentor in David Foster. Working off the Paramount lot at David Foster Productions, it was obvious that this would be the experience that shaped the integrity and vision for the projects he would develop and produce.
His experience in David Fosters office makes him a great filter for stories for features, shorts, video games, and television formats. The knowledge comes from working with such great writers as Nick Meyer, Brent Maddock, Roger Avary, Ron Roose, AJ Carothers, S. S. Wilson, Tracy Torme, Cooper Layne, Scott Schneid- to name just a few. And when the occasional director showed up in the office, like John Carpenter and Hideo Nikata, he was there to discuss their projects and provide story ideas. All of which enabled David to hone a keen sense for what makes a great story and what is commercially appealing.
His latest producer credits are 35mm commercial spots for Commerce Casino. The spots really went up a notch when the DP, Dan Stoloff (Miracle), agreed to be a part of the team.
Davids goal is to apply his experience and knowledge to the stories he believes are well-told and commercially viable in order to produce unforgettable movie-lovers flicks.
Additional Cast Photographer: Bruce Dahl
Lady's Room Woman: Jennifer Wetzel
Track Announcer 1: Wilson Raiser
Track Announcer 2: Ted Austad
Track Announcer Voice: Mike Covert
Sponsor: Chip Lane
Bartender: John Moody
Bar Maid: Melanie Meyers
Police Officer: Kelley Whitfield
Flagman: Jay Slaughter
Sean Russel as "Sean"
Caryn Shalita as "Vicky"