https://www.echappefilm.com/photography daily 0.75 2020-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1578856718144-IUCFDZFDOC01GOE3P0AW/image.jpg Stills https://www.echappefilm.com/production-stills daily 0.75 2018-02-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1518656744341-T8V0HH9UQXU8V7K5UNKA/2017-05-17_EchappeFilm_BTS_FlushingTH_39-3.jpg Production Stills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1518656744341-T8V0HH9UQXU8V7K5UNKA/2017-05-17_EchappeFilm_BTS_FlushingTH_39-3.jpg Production Stills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1518656685085-G3IZ831NJ7DLE3PO4R1I/2017-05-17_EchappeFilm_BTS_FlushingTH_39-43.jpg Production Stills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1518656790724-X03MG32UO7VUIUB9DTOC/2017-05-16_EchappeFilm_BTS_Loews_67.jpg Production Stills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1518656829868-CUI1BJ45VBE9ENEEB3NK/2017-05-16_EchappeFilm_BTS_Loews_57.jpg Production Stills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1518656865056-KYPVL5AD455AKPJI7JRH/2017-05-16_EchappeFilm_BTS_Loews_52.jpg Production Stills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1518657324136-ATK9YQO9KPVE1A5CX0IG/2017-05-16_EchappeFilm_BTS_Loews_48.jpg Production Stills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1518754170866-KNXBP78HZQA16MNGKX4X/2017-05-15_EchappeFilm_BTS_Loews_52.jpg Production Stills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1518754453453-4EWHYKWICO2ZUQGBRYKH/2017-05-16_EchappeFilm_BTS_Loews_44.jpg Production Stills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1518754551157-LBL7WLYGUGSNLEY9L16M/2017-05-16_EchappeFilm_BTS_Loews_43.jpg Production Stills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1518755691571-Y72KBSS724INIHAJ5FYD/2017-05-16_EchappeFilm_BTS_Loews_38.jpg Production Stills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1518755185760-7KFOZHN5SBU0MO4V6TWH/2017-05-16_EchappeFilm_BTS_Loews_11.jpg Production Stills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1518754821294-DPJX1JK0OI5WC7EHQ1OV/2017-05-16_EchappeFilm_BTS_Loews_09.jpg Production Stills https://www.echappefilm.com/trailer daily 0.75 2018-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1526770421479-3OJUPEEB161OTMRVXUQK/image-asset.jpeg Trailer - Échappé Trailer While on tour in New York, a Soviet ballerina learns of her brother’s plan to defect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1526770421479-3OJUPEEB161OTMRVXUQK/image-asset.jpeg Trailer - Échappé Trailer While on tour in New York, a Soviet ballerina learns of her brother’s plan to defect. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/5b00aac68a922d8cabf14eba/5b00aaf5a0e1332258148b23/1526770398331/ Trailer https://www.echappefilm.com/about daily 0.75 2018-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1517773840486-R5BO2YVL3ASAUQG5KIIV/echappe_graded_stills_20171126_1.6.1.jpg Synopsis https://www.echappefilm.com/cast daily 0.75 2018-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1517776039699-B1CNN8SSXT6RZHFZP97P/image-asset.png Cast - Abigail Simon   (JACQUELINE) Abigail Simon is a ballerina and actress residing in New York City. She has appeared in Rob Ashford’s productions of “Carmen” and “Carousel” and as a principal dancer in “Capriccio.” She has performed in more than 30 “Nutcracker” productions as the Sugar Plum Fairy and recently as Juliet in Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet” in Vienna. After training at The School of American Ballet, she performed with American Ballet Theatre and then went on to dance for ten years with Chicago’s Joffrey Ballet with principal roles in “The Merry Widow,” “Tarantella,” “Night,” “Kettentanz,” and “Reflections.” During her time as a dancer, Simon has worked with renowned choreographers including Wayne McGregor, Christopher Wheeldon, and Benjamin Millepied. In 2014, she signed as a Capezio artist and is recognized as a guest speaker, teacher, and ballet coach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1517775890784-4HGDW8VBNPDIB4UP7GYJ/Shatu_Pavel_dark-world_xret.jpeg Cast - Pavel Shatu   (NIKOLAI) Pavel Shatu is a Russian actor from West Siberia best known for his roles in “12 Kilometers” and “Orange is the New Black.” Recently, he joined the Theater of Russian Actors, “TRACT” NYC, as a leading actor. He started his acting career on “Region 42,” a popular Russian TV/stage show and received several Best Actor awards throughout his five years on the team. After moving to the United States in 2010, Pavel graduated from the William Esper Studio in New York City. Pavel is also an artist with his own unique artwork and brand, ArtPavelShatu, that can be described as modern expressionism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1517776147463-H6S4FPY62BQZY3WXEOPK/Martin+Harvey.jpg Cast - Martin Harvey (JOHN) Martin Harvey is a trained British actor and former professional ballet dancer. His early acting credits include the West End productions of “Peter Pan” and “Oliver.” He also appeared in Disney’s “Great Expectations” (opposite Sir Anthony Hopkins), and the Central TV series, “Saracen.” At 11 years old, he joined the Royal Ballet School and graduated at 17 into London’s Royal Ballet Company. In a 15-year career, he danced principal roles in “Mayerling,” “Onegin,” “La Fille Mal Gardee,” “Manon,” and “Romeo and Juliet.” He then went on to appear as Johnny Castle in the West End production of “Dirty Dancing” for which he received the UK Critics’ Circle Spotlight Award. Now based in New York, he has appeared on screen alongside Alan Rickman and William H. Macy, on TV in “Gossip Girl” and “All My Children,” and on stage with the Metropolitan Opera in “Carmen” and “Manon Lescaut.” Martin also received rave reviews for his performances in “A Chorus Line” and “Carousel.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1518657035251-W179Y2C6O1T7U1UB66U1/Olesya+Senchenko%2C+%C3%89chapp%C3%A9 Cast - Olesya Senchenko   (VERA) Olesya Senchenko is a fashion model, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Born in Stavropol, Russia, she has graced the pages of Russian “Vogue,” “Cosmopolitan,” “Yes,” and “Seventeen.” While living in Japan, she worked with brands like Uniqlo and Style&System and appeared in “Elle” and “Marie Claire.” In Singapore, she graced the cover of “Harper’s Bazaar” while walking in fashion shows for Gucci and Chanel. Olesya now resides in New York City where she has become a staple on the runway in New York Fashion Week working with brands like Marc Jacobs, Vera Wang, and Armani. As an actress, she has appeared on the CBS hit show, “Elementary.” Olesya is also an entrepreneur with her own bikini line, Skaya Velvet, and a proud supporter of Beauty for Freedom, an anti-trafficking organization. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1517776125091-FJ855EVZAM5IF70F4FYW/IMG_1262.jpg Cast - Nikolai Tsankov   (LIONIDZE) Nikolai Tsankov is a Bulgarian-born American actor living in NYC and working primarily in TV and film. He studied acting in Eastern Europe and the U.S. and has participated in numerous theater, film, TV, and radio productions on both continents. You can see Nikolai in the upcoming features, “The Man Who Killed Hitler and then The Big Foot” and “Confetti” and as a recurring guest star on the new NBC show, “Rise,” and the final season of “The Americans.” He is represented by Frontier Booking International and Prestige Management Group. https://www.echappefilm.com/contact daily 0.75 2018-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1518656511659-LKXPC5PACTWS8ISVU2F4/Echappe.jpg Contact https://www.echappefilm.com/new-page daily 0.75 2025-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1518656089354-RTS7P7JGJZVQENQGL1CC/Chris+Kronus%2C+Editor Crew - Chris Kronus (EDITOR) Chris is an editor based in New York City who focuses on intimate character stories and emotionally-driven work. He has edited for organizations and brands including Amazon, National Geographic, Vice, and CBS. Chris’ editing credits include the Emmy-nominated Showtime feature “LT: The Life and Times” and the Emmy- winning NBC series “Give.” He is represented by Vidiots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1531334637954-FSY8GFMLX59KEILZHEG5/Alison+Gregory Crew - Alison Gregory (SOUND DESIGNER) Alison is a sound designer based in Brooklyn, New York. Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Alison received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Video Production and Recording Technology from Bowling Green State University, followed by a Master of Art in Sound Design from Bournemouth University, the UK’s only Centre for Excellence in Media Practice. Working primarily in independent shorts, Alison has also designed sound for features, commercials, animations, dance films, and corporate documentaries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1518656027004-JF3AZSB147NS3YP3R0MH/Beth+Napoli%2C+Cinematographer Crew - Beth Napoli (CINEMATOGRAPHER) Beth Napoli is a cinematographer and independent filmmaker living in Los Angeles. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Photography from Saint Mary’s College (IN) and a Master of Fine Arts in Cinematography from Florida State’s College of Motion Picture Arts. Her work as a cinematographer has screened at dozens of festivals domestically and internationally. “The Lone Warrior” was selected for the PLUS Camerimage International Festival of the Art of Cinematography in 2010. “Waking Eloise” screened at the American Pavilion’s Emerging Filmmakers Showcase at the Cannes Film Festival in 2011. “Waking Eloise” and “The Planeteer” won Student Emmys for Comedy Short and Best Children’s Program respectively in 2011. She has worked as a cinematographer, consultant, and teaching instructor for RED Digital Cinema. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1518656288927-RAQF9O677BNFBLZWIDK5/Charlie+Wilson%2C+Producer Crew - Charlie Wilson (PRODUCER) Charlie Wilson is a producer and actor living in Brooklyn, New York. Since completing his acting training at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, he has produced numerous New York theater productions and appeared in dozens more. Recent screen credits include the independent features “Imperium” and “Molly Takes a Trip,” and the television series “Gypsy” and “Happyish.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1519788326321-JGTFFYM7X9XLO6ENVKHP/Stephanie+Economou+Headshot.jpg Crew - Stephanie Economou (COMPOSER) Stephanie Economou is a composer and pianist primarily known for her collaborative work with Golden-Globe nominated composer, Harry Gregson- Williams. She holds credits as an additional composer, orchestrator and music arranger on “The Martian,” “Live by Night,” “The Zookeeper’s Wife,” “Miss You Already,” and “Confirmation.” Recently, she composed additional music for “Breath” and “The Meg.” Stephanie received her Bachelor’s degree in Composition from the New England Conservatory of Music and Master’s in Composition for Visual Media from UCLA. A recent alum of the Sundance Feature Film Composers Lab, Stephanie’s most rewarding undertakings have been her partnerships with independent filmmakers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1518656222834-UOQP60QIH78K5JMV6ZHV/P.J.+Walsh%2C+Producer Crew - P.J. Walsh (PRODUCER) P.J. Walsh is a creative producer living in New York. His focus is on designing and developing executable plans for writers and creative teams. Previous projects include NYTVF Official Selection “Detective Detective” and Brooklyn Web Fest nominee “MyBnB.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1518655800213-3GAWY827YNAKNWNFYGWS/Allison+Mattox%2C+Director Crew - Allison Mattox (WRITER/DIRECTOR) Allison Mattox is a writer and director who studied at the University of Southern California. Her short film, Échappé, won Film Pipeline’s short film competition in 2019, screened at festivals including Traverse City, Newport Beach, and Dance on Camera, and won awards at San Francisco Independent, Sedona, and Golden State. Her previous short film, Three in June, explores marriage and sexuality in 1960s puritanical Georgia. The feature script for Échappé has placed in competitions including the Nicholl Fellowships, Austin Film Festival, ScreenCraft, Launch Pad and Final Draft. In addition to developing this feature and other screenplays, she is writing a book of personal essays. Allison lives in Brooklyn, New York. https://www.echappefilm.com/press daily 0.75 2022-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1596679355814-45O3WQA20G3LNCFBLVZD/Middlebury+3.jpg Press - Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival FRANKLIN FILM DEVELOPMENT GRANT The Échappé feature script won the inaugural Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival Franklin Film Development Fund with a matching grant of $10,000. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1595458890354-E2BJKRC7JTVWVB8KC7NE/E%CC%81chappe%CC%81+Still+3x5+600dpi.jpg Press - We Are Moving Stories Interview with Director Allison Mattox “…this film explores asylum-seekers in fairly recent history. I hope that Échappé can help spark some conversation about what many immigrants risk and sacrifice for freedom.” - Allison Mattox https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1595455794868-OIP30T6IVI1PVQ47NVZ7/Instagram+Quote+FP.jpg Press - Film Pipeline SHORT FILM COMPETITION WINNER Interview with Director Allison Mattox “Échappé is practically a masterclass in how to write a slow burn drama without it feeling like a slow burn drama.” - Matt Joseph Misetich https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1595456512486-NQ1CCQMP3ME5X1XGN2GO/Newport+Beach.jpg Press - Newport Beach Independent Review "…Allison Mattox’s Échappé asks ‘will he or won’t he?’ in an intriguing behind the scenes look at a Russian ballet dancer contemplating defection while performing in Manhattan.” - Pamela Diamond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1596679538307-7NSB4E20HDP42X9BRXU6/Liberty+Park+Terminal.jpg Press - World Refugee Day Interview with Director Allison Mattox “What was very interesting to me was how much the artistic motivations and opportunities to dance more frequently and do more experimental works drove a lot of their decisions.” - Allison Mattox https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/f559ae66-8b3c-45c0-a383-4df7625c3aa4/Nicholl+7.jpeg Press - Nicholl Fellowships QUARTERFINALIST The feature script of Échappé was a quarterfinalist for the 2022 Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1578257083874-CF9Y7ARPNRLMJXQNVKE9/E%25CC%2581chappe%25CC%2581%2B-%2BStill%2B4%2B-%2BPhoto%2Bby%2BBeth%2BNapoli%2B-%2BPavel%2BShatu.jpg Press - J.B. Spins Review “Échappé is a well-crafted film in all respects, including Mattox’s screenplay.” “Even though Échappé is set during the beginning of the polyester 1970s, it looks terrific thanks to the exquisite lensing of cinematographer Beth Napoli. Frankly, this is one of the best looking films this year, of any length.” - J.B. Spins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/89d1604d-bf99-40b1-94dd-5b9833dd7d56/AFF+2.jpeg Press - Austin Film Festival SEMI-FINALIST, DRAMA FEATURE SCREENPLAY SEMI-FINALIST, ENDERBY ENTERTAINMENT AWARD The feature script for Échappé is a semi-finalist in two categories at the 2022 Austin Film Festival. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1596679117137-0VW7L9RYMOQG71C0B0ZY/sedona-film1.jpg Press - Sedona International Film Festival BEST DRAMA SHORT FILM Interview with Director Allison Mattox & Cinematographer Beth Napoli “Échappé” is a step in ballet that also means “escape” in French.” - Allison Mattox https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7681db4c326d136744de62/1564607620453-ZR4XURNWOH8C2CMB6HOR/CinderQ.png Press - CinderQ Interview with Director Allison Mattox “As a former dancer myself, I was impressed with the level of skill and quality Mattox was able to command from the dancers she cast in the short film.” - Rebecca Toscano