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SIDESHOW MEDIA GROUP and

LENS-FLARE FILMS present...

Directed by

JASON EBERLY

Produced by EDWARD WINTLE / JASON EBERLY / JOHN BUCHER

Written by

NATHAN HARTMAN

Starring MAYTE VALDES

CARLOS BARRIONUEVO JADA FACER

HARWOOD GORDON

Press inquiries: Edward Wintle (E) edward.wintle@gmail.com (P) 917.865.7485

Official Website IMDb Title Page

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Promotional photo featuring the film’s stars

FILM SYNOPSIS While visiting an art gallery, a young girl becomes fascinated with a beautiful but overlooked painting of a beckoning woman. Sensing the girl's curiosity, the gallery curator tells her the story of the painting’s origin. Set in 1940s Argentina, the legend speaks of a painter and his chance encounter with a vibrant tango dancer who captures both his heart and paintbrush. But when she suddenly disappears from his life, the painter is unable to finish her portrait or resume life as normal. Obsessed and despondent after losing his new muse, he sets off on a quest to find her and rekindle their romance. What he finds is not what he expects and the tango, a dance that once brought them together, now threatens to tear them apart. A rousing melodrama of love and dance, “Niña Del Tango” is brought to vivid life through the talents of renowned tango dancers Carlos Barrionuevo and Mayte Valdes.

DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT

 I'll admit it; I'm a dance fanatic. I grew up surrounded by dance and even wanted to be a choreographer before catching the movie-making bug. As a film student, I was lucky enough to create a short film with Broadway dancer Evan Kasprzak. Called "After Hours," the short was my glitzy homage to classic MGM musicals and it had a successful run in the festival circuit. This became the first project in a proposed short film trilogy where a style of dance would take center stage in a narrative story. Following graduation and a move to Los Angeles, I met budding producer Edward Wintle and pitched him the idea for the second film in the trilogy. Originally conceived as an homage to Cyd Charisse, the project quickly evolved into a cultural story centered around the Argentine tango. The script, written by my frequent collaborator Nathan Hartman, was drafted in early 2010 and Edward found a few private investors to back the project. After a turbulent first year of pre-production, the project finally became a reality once we attached the talented Carlos Barrionuevo and Mayte Valdes as the two lead characters. Interwoven with themes of remorse and obsession, "Niña Del Tango" is a passion project of mine that truly embodies the soul of the dance. From development to completion, I learned so much about the tango and how it could be better classified as a lifestyle. It was an honor to work with such a storied dance and the masters whose movements tell the story. At this beginning stage in my filmmaking career, I strive to create films that invoke escapism, a sense of wonder, and the nostalgia of old Hollywood. I believe that "Niña Del Tango" contains the spirits of both tango and classic cinema. – Jason Eberly

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The actors work with the Steadicam Operator, Dean Smollar

Harwood Gordon and Jada Facer

PRODUCTION NOTES Two Hollywood Assistants Make a Film In the spring of 2010, while working as assistants at a big Hollywood agency, recent college graduates Jason Eberly (director/producer) and Edward Wintle (producer) began collaboration on a short film. What started as a five minute, $1,000 project quickly blossomed into something that was much larger in scope. Working tirelessly around their assistant jobs, the duo met late on work nights and on weekends to create a project involving one of the world's most powerful art forms: the tango.

The film was originally developed for budding dancer/actress Jeanine Mason. But when she could not commit, the film nearly fell apart. In spring of 2011, after months of endless searching, Eberly and Wintle happened upon a YouTube video of world-renowned tango dancers, Carlos Barrionuevo and Mayte Valdes.

They were perfect as the film’s two leads. Barrionuevo and Valdes, who had never acted on camera before, were excited by the prospect and immediately committed to the film. Just a few months after attaching the leads, principal photography commenced and the film finally became a reality. With a crew of talented young professionals (all under the age of 30) and a budget of $30,000, the film was shot for five days in the blistering heat of the California desert. When the dust settled after post-production, it was evident that all the hard work was worth it. This was a project to be proud of and it was made possible through the dedication and passion of everyone involved.

“With a crew of talented young professionals (all under the age of 30) and a budget of $30,000, the film was shot for five days in the blistering heat of the California desert.”

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Mayte Valdes and Carlos Barrionuevo

PRODUCTION NOTES (cont’d) The YouTube Casting Miracle Sometimes a film needs a miracle to lift it out of pre-production hell. For “Niña Del Tango,” the miracle came in the form of two tango superstars and a social media website. After several months of story development in early 2010, the producers—Edward Wintle and Jason Eberly—had a finished screenplay in hand. The story called for two stars who were native Argentines, accomplished tango dancers, and who had serious acting chops. This was a daunting assignment for a small production, but Jason and Edward were determined to make the film they'd envisioned.

Unfortunately, the producers' enthusiasm didn't get them very far. After a year of scouring Los Angeles for actors without success, it seemed the production was doomed. Talent and dance agencies hadn't produced results, and few accomplished actor/dancers would consider doing a short film. Then, in a last ditch effort, the producers decided to bypass traditional methods and use a modern casting tool: the Internet. They soon stumbled upon a YouTube video of Argentine tango dancers, Carlos Barrionuevo and Mayte Valdes, and immediately fell in love with their look, esthetic style, and charisma on screen. They contacted Carlos and Mayte via phone, and the couple (in both dance and marriage) signed up for the film immediately after viewing the director's work. Wintle and Eberly had finally found the film’s stars. But could they act?

During the first rehearsal, all the producers' concerns quickly dissipated; it was immediately clear that Carlos and Mayte were natural-born actors. They were both able to harness the emotional discipline developed from years of tango to create truly profound performances. When asked how they were able to engage with their characters so quickly, Carlos and Mayte revealed that their real-life stories closely paralleled the characters’ stories in the film. It seemed that the producers' yearlong casting process had led them to the actors who'd always been meant to star in their film. For that, they have YouTube and a little bit of luck to thank.

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MEET THE FILMMAKERS

Jason Eberly (Director/Producer) As an award-winning young filmmaker, Jason Eberly has directed a feature film and over a dozen narrative short films throughout the course of his budding career. Five of these films have appeared in over sixteen international festivals, picking up a few awards along the way. Jason currently lives in Los Angeles and continues to develop and create films that integrate his artistic passions. Recently, he also started a mentorship with Emmy award-winning director Michael Spiller, assisting him with production on a current FOX television show and with future development for NBC/Universal. Edward Wintle (Producer) Edward Wintle's passion has always been film. While studying at Vanderbilt University, he worked for Academy Award winning documentary filmmaker, Alex Gibney, and he produced, directed and edited his own award-winning documentary about a famous southern restaurant in Nashville, TN. After graduating in 2009, he moved to Los Angeles where he soon landed a job at the major talent agency. In 2011, Edward began working in film development at Parkes MacDonald Productions. He is still based in Los Angeles. John Bucher (Executive Producer) John is an award-winning filmmaker who has produced film, television, and video programming in more than 30 countries around the world. He also owns Sideshow Media Group, a culture communications company located on the Universal Studios lot, committed to producing films, music, books and graphic novels about unique aspects of the culture and whose clients have included the Universal Music Group and George Clooney. On the academic side, John lectures and teaches on art, film, spirituality, and pop culture at seminars, film festivals, and events around the world. Nathan Hartman (Screenwriter) As a cinematic writer, Nathan has tackled both short and feature length films, garnering fourteen film festival awards including “Best Student Feature” at the Cinema City Film Festival in Los Angeles. These scripts were written for Jason Eberly and the two have collaborated exclusively for the past six years. Called “nothing short of astonishing” by The Journal Gazette, their film Nero Bloom: Private Eye also ran for two months at an independent theater to full houses and critical praise. John Honoré (Cinematographer) Since graduating from Chapman University with an MFA in cinematography, John Honoré has shot numerous feature films and dozens of short films that have been the recipient of numerous awards and screened at over 50 film festivals. John just wrapped photography on the feature film thriller The Advocate (starring Kristina Klebe) and is currently shooting the feature film Terezin under direction by Nicholas Tolkien, the great-grandson of the ever-popular author J.R.R. Tolkien. Rich Douglas (Composer) Rich Douglas has had a love of instrumental music from an early age and has since worked as a professional composer for countless films and video games. Now with over nine years of game audio and music experience, Rich has scored games across many platforms including the Xbox 360, PC, and iOS. Regarding film, Rich has scored the soundtracks for multiple award-winning shorts films and continues to hone his craft.

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SELECTIONS FROM THE CAST

Mayte Valdes as Nina Mayte Valdes is highly trained in diverse dance techniques such as classical ballet, modern jazz, and tango. Mayte was trained in Argentine tango by the greatest tango masters in Buenos Aires and toured with various shows throughout the world, including productions by the renowned company Tango Pasión. In September 2009, Mayte joined the company Tangueros del Sur for their Romper el Piso show, performing at the New York City Center, Vail International Dance Festival, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, and Israel Dance Festival. She currently performs at prestigious events around the world with her partner and husband Carlos Barrionuevo. Mayte’s dedication to her dancing craft and her ability to invoke emotion translates seamlessly into

the world of acting. This form of performance is new to Mayte and she is excited to delve into the cinematic landscape.

Carlos Barrionuevo as The Painter Carlos began to dance tango when he was 12 years old. He developed his technique by studying the great masters of tango. In 2005 he won the championship of the Patagonic Tango Festival in San Carlos Bariloche and went on to perform in critically-acclaimed dance productions including Tango Emotion, Tango Historias Breves, and Tango Odisea. In Buenos Aires a few years later, Carlos and Mayte began performing together in prestigious Tango houses and soon joined the cast of Forever Tango, performing at the Teatro Coliseo Podesta in La Plata, Argentina for the release of the company’s new DVD. Converting his theatrical energy to film, he is poised to become a riveting screen presence.

Jada Facer as Lucy Bird Jada is an accomplished musician, vocalist, dancer, and actress. At the age of nine, while on a trip to Los Angeles, Jada was discovered by Trisanne Marin of LA Management. She was quickly signed to one of the top youth agencies and now resides in Los Angeles. Jada recently starred alongside Sean Astin (The Lord of The Rings), Natalie Hall (All My Children), and Greg Vaughan (General Hospital) in the Hallmark Mini Series “Love’s Christmas Journey.” She can currently be seen in various national commercials, print campaigns, independent music albums, and numerous films. In a short amount of time, this up-and-coming actress is already impressing fans of both music and film and her independent drive will take her far.

For a complete cast and crew list, please visit the film’s title page on IMDb.

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The cast and crew on set in Menifee, CA

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Exact Runtime: 24 minutes & 59 seconds Camera: RED ONE (Mysterium-X) Print Details: Color, Stereo Film Sound: Dolby Digital Aspect Ratio: 2.35 (SCOPE) Languages Spoken: Spanish (subtitled) and English Date of Completion: May 2012 Country of Production: United States of America Programming Descriptors: Forms: Narrative Fiction, Short Genres: Drama, Romance, Dance, Independent,

Period/Historical, Culture Niches: Hispanic, Latino

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