Kenmore Ave

I love movies. I see a lot of them.....and when I saw Kenmore Avenue, I knew they had a winner . In this short film by Nunzio Fazio and Lisa Crosato, Lisa also plays opposite Lavani, as one of the leads. The acting is crisp. They are right on the mark, and right from the beginning, totally engaging. This fast paced thriller starts off with a frantic phone call, and a race to aid a friend in trouble. From there, it accelerates into a frenzied car chase around the nighttime streets of Hollywood. Danielli drives the car, yet she is actually being driven by an exasperating Lars, and his outrageous demands. We can feel Danielli's conflict, as she's reluctantly drawn into the vortex of his paranoia - or is it paranoia? She's increasingly agitated by Lars' behavior (as are we) yet, a loyal, worried, helpful, confused, and ultimately exasperated friend she remains. The acting is superb. The talented Ms. Crosato, who gives one

powerful performance, is an actress to keep your eye on. Both she and Lavani , give convincing and expert portrayals of friends on the edge of madness. What to believe? Is this threat real? The last scene: Daylight. The pace slows to a virtual standstill. You're able to breath now. The camera glides along, slow and dreamy towards an ending which serves to only deepen the mystery.

It was a great pleasure to have had the opportunity to see Kenmore Ave. I must confess that from all the movies that I watched during the 2006 Cannes Film Festival, Kenmore Ave. has to be by far my favorite pick.

Not only were the characters so believable, but the story keep my attention every second. I was sorry when the movie ended, but in retrospect, I realized that the editing and timing was part of the magic that made the film so interesting and enjoyable.

The script is so well written, with the perfect ingredients; the vision of a superb director, excellent cinematography, a brilliant story, and true mastery in the use of light and shadow.

Bravo to a Masterpiece of Cinema!

Ouriel Clark - singer Cannes France

I watched this film with an open mind with little synopsis beforehand. I have to say that I loved the suspense of this movie, which equates to 2 thumbs up. I felt a little Hitchcock build up. You really don't know what relationship the two leads had in the beginning, but it developed nicely. Which bought wonder and curiosity. In the end I felt compassion for both.It came together for me. She seemed to be unsure of his paranoia but was not closed completely down to his ways, as disturbing as they were, nicely done. He played paranoia wonderfully, (Ive known people like that).The end shocked me. But very well done. Technically all aspects cinematography, sound etc. were up to snuff. There was a scene in the restaurant where in his paranoid state others were looking at him so he thought but the camera reflected his point of view , jagged and rough out of control!, My hats off to those responsible for those effects. The writing was superior as well as the acting. I believe the entire crew and cast had the chemistry to pull off a great film like this.

I saw Kenmore Avenue at its world premiere at the ArcLight Theater in Hollywood. It was part of The Los Angeles International Short Film Festival. I loved the film and was riveted from start to finish. The storyline kept me on pins and needles. The quality of the film made me feel like I was watching a short feature. In actual fact, I was. I really liked the story and I thought the casting was exceptional. The pacing was great and the action built from beginning to end. All in all, Kenmore Avenue was my favorite film of the festival and I look forward to seeing future films by Nunzio Fazio. Go see this film - I highly recommend it.

Kenmore Avenue is a suspense thriller about two friends who appear to be being followed at night. One of them thinks they are being pursued and the other doesn't. As the film builds momentum, the possibility and reasons why either could be right or wrong teeter-totters until its climactic ending.

Nunzio Fazio, the writer/director, has a unique vision that he brings successfully to the screen in a very cinematic way. Shot with 2 different POVs, the cinematography combined with the flash pacing, keeps one on the edge of their seat in this tightly woven narrative. The way Fazio positions the camera and transitions between scenes using medium shots and close ups gives one the sense that they are in the film along side the two main characters.

Fazio also does a fine job directing the actors. Their performances are enjoyable and layered with nuances. I HIGHLY recommend this film. Go see it!