Cast (all photos by Jill Orschel)
Scott Hanks (Dumpster Dude)
Scott has appeared as both a lead and featured player in a number of films, including Dustin Guy's The Mallory Effect (an Official Slamdance 2002 entry), Abbey Singer, The Guest House, No Dogs Allowed, The Luck of the Irish and Gregory C. Haynes' Cowboys and Angels. He’s also had guest appearances on the TV show Touched by an Angel, and has done extensive commercial and voice-over work. In addition to his love of winter sports, Scott speaks fluent Korean (which is not his native language). IMDb Info
Tod Huntington (Catfish)
Tod’s acting ability ranges from bad boy to frat boy, as proven by his body of work in films such as Salma Hayek’s The Maldonado Miracle (a 2003 Sundance Film Festival entry) Summer Solstice and Shadows Along the Path. His television work includes several guest appearances on Everwood and Unspoken Truths. A modern-day James Dean, Tod let his hair grow and had his body tattooed for his role in Jupiter Landing. IMDb Info
Monique Lanier (Amber)
Monique started her acting career at young age playing the oldest daughter Paige, in the TV drama series Life Goes On. Other television work followed, including guest appearances on Baywatch Nights, Family Matters and Life With Roger. However, she still found time to do movies. Some of her feature films include Under a Killing Moon; The Good-bye Bird; Mothers, Daughters and Lovers and In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion. IMDb Info
Joel Riet (Tyson)
Primarily a film actor, Joel has been in movies created at the Sundance Film Lab, most notably the indie feature Me, You & Everyone We Know. His other film work includes True Story, Stalked.com, Pure Buddha and A Happy Place. He’s also appeared in several commercials and industrial films by corporate giants such as Novell.
Bryce Wagoner (Bert)
A former Mr. Teen USA, Bryce quickly switched from modeling to acting when he discovered his chiseled good looks and natural athletic ability were assets to both the big screen and theatre. A small sample of his extensive film and television work include Andy Richter Controls the Universe, Cage of Imposters, TV Power, Memory Dreams and Breakthrough. An all around athlete in high school and college, Bryce played football, baseball, lacrosse and soccer, and was a wrestler and swimmer as well.
Naomi West (Nicki)
An improv comedienne and actress, Naomi has worked out with ComdeySportz and even appeared in The ComedySportz Documentary. Other film roles include those in Sam I Am, John and Meg, Supurbia, Bad Timing and Hangman’s Curse. She’s also the recipient of several acting awards including Best Actress in a Dramatic Role by the Russell Theatre Guild and a nominee of the Irene Ryan Acting Award by the URTA (The University Resident Theatre Association -- the country's oldest and largest consortium of professional theatre training graduate programs and associated professional theatre companies).
Connie Young (LaVonna)
Connie is a triple threat in that she’s a stage and screen actress, as well as a print model. In addition to her numerous print ads and TV commercials, Connie was in the feature films Kurt Hale's The Singles Ward, Love Thy Neighbor, and Lady Luck (a Sundance Film Lab movie). Her television work includes guest appearances on Touched by an Angel. An avid athlete, Connie can be seen in Life Time Sporting Equipment ads and several Road Runner Sports Wear catalogs. IMDb Info