Marty Sader’s debut feature, MOST HIGH, swept top prizes in every festival it entered and captured the attention of film critics and industry alike.
His partnership with Oscar nominated actor Edward James Olmos during his second feature, MONDAY NIGHTS AT SEVEN, prompted the veteran actor to rave, “Marty has been making cinematic history while flying under the radar.”
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“...reminiscent of the emergence of A YOUNG STEVEN SODERBERGH. He’s that kind of talent.” - TCIFF, Turks & Caicos International Film Festival
“GRIPPING, COMPELLINGLY EXECUTED… In the best tradition of substance abuse movies like Leaving Las Vegas.” - VARIETY, Ronnie Scheib
“OUTSTANDING! A potential MASTERPIECE!” - FILM THREAT
“...PUSHES THE BOUNDARIES of what Hollywood has been willing to do to make something AUTHENTIC.” - Bleacher Report Magazine
Laura’s collaboration with Marty Sader resulted in the multi-award-winning independent feature, Most High. Their partnership continued with a film noir reimagining (and a standing-room-only run) of Chazz Palminteri’s play Faithful and Sader’s second feature, Monday Nights At Seven. Finding Sunshine is their third feature film together.
A Latin Grammy nominated composer and founder of Orquesta Moderna, Rosino’s scores include HBO Films’ WALKOUT and the Oscar Nominated feature, THE CRIME OF FATHER AMARO. With 400-plus arrangements to his credit, Rosino has produced albums with leading Latin artists and serves on the faculties of UNAM and Tecnológico de Monterrey. FINDING SUNSHINE is Rosino’s second collaboration with Marty Sader.
A multiple Oscar and BAFTA nominated Set Decorator, Bob Gould’s exquisite work is industry legend. His jaw-dropping skills have graced the screen in films as diverse and iconic as DAYS OF HEAVEN, ROBOCOP, NEWSIES, U-571, MASTER AND COMMANDER, and THE ARTIST. A singular visionary, Bob is an irreplaceable contributor to the Finding Sunshine esthetic.
Another legend collaborating with Marty to create Finding Sunshine is famed storyboard artist Giacomo Ghiazza. From TOTAL RECALL and ROBOCOP 2 to THE HUNGER GAMES, A QUIET PLACE, and LIFE OF PI, Giacomo’s work is also exhibited internationally and is highly prized by collectors at art auctions around the world.