Meet the Cast! (Part III)

Michael Sohn (Lieutenant Alan Hammond): Michael Sohn is one of the most professional, hard-working actors/directors on the scene. His debut role was in Brian's "Movie Theater PSA," as a nice movie-goer forced to put up with a rude one. Michael won "Best Acting" alongside Donald Holden. Michael directed his first film, "Hunger," not long after. "Hunger" was a music video set to the song "Chariots of Fire," in which Donald Holden walks home to discover that there's absolutely NO food left in the house! With just $20, Donald runs from home to the local Stop & Shop to correct matters. Michael employed another talent, Brian Schwartz, to film, edit, and pitch ideas in, all of which ran smoothly and efficiently. The film is now being shown as an example of a good music video in future film classes. All proceeds in ticket sales go to the Michael Sohn Foundation. Michael is looking forward to a bigger role this summer, when he plays a supporting but still integral part of the Captain's team. "Michael is very professional, knows exactly what he wants, and isn't afraid to bust a few heads open to get it," says Brian Schwartz. "He was a pleasure to direct and be directed by. I look forward to working with him again very much!"

Steven Benassi (Commander Elias Issaneb): Steven Benassi has done little work for No Budget Productions, unfortunately. He was the driver of Ian Cash's (Brian Schwartz) BMW with the license plate "AZZ KISSR" for "The Wasted Years of David Cash." He is very excited about playing a supporting role this summer, especially a scene with Brian that spoofs an episode of Seinfeld that the two have fondly quoted together many times. Of his friend, Brian says, "I always wanted to do more with Steven in my films, but I could never find the right part, which I know was disappointing for both of us, because I've always wanted to work with him. I'm very excited to finally get that chance this summer. We're going to have so much fun!"