Presents a FRED OLEN RAY film
Solar Flare
TRACEY GOLD
MICHELLE CLUNIE
CHRIS BROCHU
Running Time: 87 mins. HD-Cam - Digi Beta, aspect ratio 16x9 (1.78),
stereo left right, in English, Rating: pending MPAA evaluation
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“SOLAR FLARE”
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A REGENT RELEASE A HERE! PRESENTATION a BABY STEPS ENTERTAINMENT, INC. PRODUCTION “SOLAR FLARE”
TRACEY GOLD MICHELLE CLUNIE CHRIS BROCHU KASAN BUTCHER TED MONTE CLIFF DE YOUNG
MUSIC BY JEFF WALTON COSTUME DESIGNER RICKI FOURNIER LINE PRODUCER KIMBERLY A. RAY
EDITOR RANDY CARTER PRODUCTION DESIGNER PETER DANG DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY THEO ANGELL
CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER MEREDITH KADLEC CO-PRODUCER JEFF SCHENCK
PRODUCERS PAUL COLICHMAN STEPHEN P. JARCHOW WRITTEN BY ERNEST FOGELBERG
DIRECTED BY FRED OLEN RAY
© 2008. HERE STUDIOS L.L.C.
LOGLINE:
A kid genius, his single mother and a conscientious professor team up against a large corporation when
an imminent solar flare of catastrophic proportions threatens to paralyze modern civilization across the
world.
SHORT SYNOPSIS:
Riley is a fifteen-year-old genius who is able to predict imminent solar flares with perfect accuracy. His
latest prediction does not bode well for modern civilization. In eighteen hours there will be a solar flare
powerful enough to cause a global electrical meltdown. Riley, his single mother and his ethicallyminded professor must band together to warn the world. In the process they must contend with the head
of a massive corporation who stands to gain everything from silencing their dire warnings.
LONG SYNOPSIS:
Jamie, who works as a bouncer at a gentlemen’s club, is a fun-loving single mother to Riley, a fifteenyear-old genius whose idea of fun involves solving math problems. On his first day of classes at the
local university, he shows his science professor a formula he has devised that allows him to accurately
predict solar flares. His professor, Dr. Clark, is skeptical at first, since no technology or scientist has
been able to accurately predict solar flares before. But after comparing his predictions with natural
phenomena, she is shocked to learn that his system actually works. This is not good news, however,
since Riley has predicted that in eighteen hours there will be a solar flare powerful enough to cause a
world-wide electrical meltdown. According to Riley’s calculations, modern civilization will grind to a
halt in less than one day.
Without the time and resources to convince scientists or heads of state that Riley’s report is legitimate,
Dr. Clark turns to the only person she knows can help her. Marshall Pryor is the menacing head of one
of the biggest corporations in the world. He is also the sole sponsor of Dr. Clark’s lab. When she warns
Pryor of the imminent devastating solar flare, Pryor admits that he plans to use this information to the
advantage of his company and the detriment of the rest of the world. Rather than warning the powers
that be, Pryor will quietly create a monopoly.
Pryor sics his armed bodyguard on Dr. Clark, but she narrowly escapes harm and rushes to Riley’s home
to warn him of Pryor’s malicious plan. Pryor is right behind them. When he enters the house, Riley
hides. Thinking Riley has escaped, Pryor goes off in search for him. Jamie and Dr. Clark share a
romantic moment admidst the pressure.
Kline, Dr. Clark’s lab assistant, lures Dr. Clark and Riley back to the lab by promising that Pryor has set
a meeting with Janssen, a Presidential Advisor. When they get to the lab they find they’ve been set up:
there is no Janssen waiting for them and Kline has betrayed them. Pryor’s plan is to take Riley and
Jamie to an underground bunker and await the disaster. Pryor will emerge with a monopoly on much of
the world’s infrastructure, armed with Riley’s genius.
With ingenuity and some martial arts skills, the clan manages to overcome Pryor and force him to come
with them to the Mayor’s residence. They get through to the White House just in time for the President
to lock down pipelines, turn off power sources and organize shelters. After the flare hits, the gang
emerges from the bunker. The Earth has been rattled a bit, but the infrastructure remains intact.
Later, we see that Dr. Clark has become part of the family, as she and Jamie share another romantic
moment during a pleasant outdoor barbeque.
Character
Actor
Description
Jamie
MICHELLE CLUNIE
Riley
CHRIS BROCHU
Dr. Joanna Clark
TRACEY GOLD
Dr. Kline
CLIFF DE YOUNG
Single Mom, mother to Riley, works
as a bouncer in a strip club
15 year old genius – has theory about
severity of solar flares
Scientist who realizes that Riley is a
genius
Dr. Clark’s lab assistant
Marshall Pryor
TED MONTE
Coach Corey
KASAN BUTCHER
Wealthy business magnate who wants
to keep Riley’s theories a company
secret
Gym teacher for Riley
SOLAR FLARE – CAST BIOS:
TRACEY GOLD – Dr. Joanna Clark, Riley’s professor. Known around the world for her role in
Growing Pains, Tracey’s extensive television career began with the hit movies of the week, “Roots” and
“Captains and the Kings.” She has amassed a resume of over 60 TV titles, most recently “Final
Approach,” “Safe Harbor,” “Captive Hearts,” “Stephen King’s Dead Zone” and “She’s No Angel,” on
which she was Associate Producer.
MICHELLE CLUNIE – Jamie, Riley’s Mom. Best known for her long term role as Melanie on
“Queer as Folk,” Michelle’s film credits include “Leaving Barstow,” “The Unseen,” “Lost and Found”
and “The Usual Suspects.” Her television credits include “The Closer,” “Without a Trace,” “House
M.D.” “Judging Amy” and “Battery Park.”
CHRIS BROCHU – Riley. “Solar Flare” is Chris’ second movie following “Pose Down.” His
television credits include “Zoey 101,” “Hannah Montana” and “Unfabulous.”
KASAN BUTCHER – Coach Corey Welles. Kasan will soon be seen in “Fast Track,” and previous
films and videos include “Next of Kin,” “Manje’” (as co-producer), “Tapped Out,” “Jeepers Creepers
II” and “Drive In.” Kasan is known for his recurring role as Cadet Joe in “Malcom in the Middle,” and
has appeared in such well known television series as “What About Brian,” “My Name is Earl,”
“Commander in Chief,” “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” and “Undressed.”
TED MONTE – Marshall Pryor. The villain in “Solar Flare,” Ted’s film and video credits include
“Glass Trap,” “The Curse of the Komodo,” “Hades Night,” “Final Examination” and “Treasure Hunt.”
CLIFF DE YOUNG – Dr. Kline. Veteran actor Cliff de Young has amassed nearly 100 television
movie and series credits and has appeared in approximately 40 motion pictures, including “Last Flight
Out,” “Glory,” “Fight of the Navigator,” “F/X,” “The Letter” and “Harry and Tonto.” TV credits
include such early award winning mini-series as “Centennial,” “Robert Kennedy & His Times,”
“Andersonville,“ “Path to War,” and hit series such as “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, “Alias,” “The
Unit,” “Touched by and Angel,” “JAG” and “Melrose Place.”
CREDITS:
Jamie
MICHELLE CLUNIE
Dr. Joanna Clark
TRACEY GOLD
Riley
CHRIS BROCHU
Coach Corey
KASAN BUTCHER
Marshall Pryor
TED MONTE
Dr. Kline
CLIFF DE YOUNG
Mayor
MICHAEL DE LA TORRE
Hawthorne
DAVID PURDHAM
John the Drunk Customer
PAUL RAE
TV Anchorwoman
ANNE MARIE HOWARD
Dispatcher #1/Tommy
RICHARD GABAI
Dispatcher #2/Howard
MARK COSTELLO
Reporter
JORDAN TARTAKOW
Policeman
RICKY LOMAX
Senator Melchard
ERIC PIERPOINT
Trent
JEFF RECTOR
Parker
GARRETT WARREN
Stunt Coordinator
COLE McKAY
Stunts by
First Assistant Director
STEPHEN HART
DIANE LUPO
IAN QUINN
PATRICK STATHAM
MATT FREEMAN
RICHARD CARROLL
TOMMY KUK
Second Assistant Director
CARLOS REZA
Leadman
NOAH NAYLOR
Art Department Swing
STEVEN NESTOR
Second Second Assistant Director
JACK PERRY
Regent Director of Development
BILLY COGAR
Sr. Vice President, Finance and
Operations
L. DEAN COX
Regent Controller
MICHAEL OVERMAN
Regent Legal and Business Affairs
JOAN DANTO, ESQ.
Sr. Vice President, Business and
Legal Affairs
Music Supervisor
BRIAN GOLDMAN
First Assistant Camera
Second Assistant Camera
KELLY RICHARD
PHOEBE KRUEGER
Executives in Charge of Production
Still Photographers
Steadi-Cam Operator
CHRISTOPHER DOUGLASOLEN RAY
EVANS WARD
CEDRIC MARTIN
Sound Mixer
DAVID WAELDER
Boom Operator
ED TURNER
Property Master
CARLO GARDUNO
Script Supervisors
NIRVANA ADAMS
JOANN MADDI
ROBERTO CORREA
Gaffer
Best Boys Electric
Electrician
JUSTIN DE NIMO
CLAY SMITH
KENT WATKINS
Key Grip
EDGAR ARELLANO
Best Boy Grip
RASHAAD LEWIS
Company Grips
JESSE BRUNT
GLENN MILLER
ERNEST YURICH
Wardrobe Supervisor
Wardrobe Assistant
EMILIA CORBIN
HECTOR MORALES
MEGAN STARK EVANS
Key Makeup and Hair
JUDI LEWIN
Assistant Makeup and Hair
Production Coordinator
NICKI ALKIRE
SARA CHAMEIDES
MARY E. BROWN
Visual Effects by
BFX IMAGEWORKS
Visual Effects Supervisors
STEVEN M. BLASINI
BENNIQUE BLASINI
Special Effects
SOTA FX
Production Accountant
GRAYCE ELAM
Assistant Production Accountant
JAMES E. PAYNE
Production Assistants
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LEONARDO OREGEL, SR.
MORRIS “MO” AROESTI
Transportation Coordinator
Drivers
JOE BREUER
MARK CONROY
MARK A. NELSON
Set Medic
NORM JONES
Catering
FOOD FETISH, INC.
Craft Service
JAY A. GROSS
Craft Service Assistant
ELISHA BANKS
Security
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Sound by
CANNELLA PRODUCTIONS,
INC.
TONY CANNELLA
Sound Designer
Foley Artists
SANAA CANNELLA
CHANEL REYNA
Foley Mixer
JEFF KETTLE
ADR Mixer
JEFF KETTLE
ADR Coordinator
JOHN R. WOOD
Walla Group
L.A. LOOPS
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BILL GIBSON
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BEN EDWARDS
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ALLEN KELLY
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