Local Color

Cast & Crew

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Director
George Gallo
Producer
Alex Kirkwood
Producer
David Permut
Producer
Evan Hoyt Wasserstrom
Producer
James W. Evangelatos

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Nicoli Seroff
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Yammi
Charles Durning
Sandra Sunday
Julie Lott Gallo
John Talia Sr.
Ray Liotta
Curtis Sunday
Ron Perlman

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Composer
Chris Boardman

Synopsis

Genre: Drama

Inspired by a True Story A renowned artist looks back with loving memories on the summer of his defining year, 1974, when he befriended an elderly, alcoholic yet genius painter who has turned his back not only on art, but on life. As a student he wants to learn all the secrets the master has locked away inside his head and heart. But time has not been kind to the old master and his life and work have lost their meaning. Over the course of the summer the student’s enthusiasm and innocence rekindles the master’s artistic passion ~a tenuous relationship forms between student and master. Together, they give one another a priceless gift. The student learns to see the world through the eyes of an artist, while the master remembers how to see past the ugliness in life and once again embrace the beauty. One Master. One Student. One Summer to Dream.

Latest Updates

Role as Painter Seroff ‘Un-retired' Mueller-Stahl

Published on: April 16, 2008

The Kitsap Sun has posted an article about the making of 'Local Color'. Director George Gallo talks about casting celebrities on such a small budget. He also mentions how he talked the great German actor Armin Mueller-Stahl out of retirement.

"Gallo called Mueller-Stahl's agent, but was told he had retired to Germany, and wasn't interested in acting any more. But the director got his number and gave him a call anyway."

Read the full article here.

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‘Local Color' premieres March 5

Published on: March 5, 2008

Redlands Cinema Classic series with the Redlands Art Association will be screening 'Local Colo' tonight, March 5th at 7pm at the Krikorian Cinema 14 in Redlands. Director George Gallo will be in attendence.

"After viewing the film I felt it would be so appropriate for us to host the first California screening since the story aligns beautifully to our mission; which is to encourage young aspiring artists."

The Yucaipa News Mirror has posted about the screening. Read about them here.

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He paints, he directs, he'll visit Redlands

Published on: January 30, 2008

'Local Colors' director George Gallo will visit Redlands in March reports the Inland Valley Daily Report.

"It gives you insight to his youthful experiences, but not only that, it echoes a lot of the issues that we artists encounter as to what is art and what is not," said Annette Weis of the Redlands Art Association.

Read the full article to find out more about the screening and painting demonstraition.

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