The Seasons · Four Love Stories
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information about the film
Over the course of a year, four sets of intertwined characters are faced with turning points in their romantic lives. Each chapter takes place in different season, with the central characters in each season being age-appropriate, thus: Summer, young adults, Autumn, middle aged, Winter, elderly, and Spring, a ten year old girl.
The film was shot in 2021-22 in New York City and the Hudson Valley, with each segment being filmed in its specific season.
Technical Details
Format: 4K and 1080 available
Aspect Ratio: 1.78
Audio Format: 5.1 and L/R Stereo available
Duration: 82 minutes
Language: English
Cast, in order of appearance
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Mike Keller
Mike Keller has appeared in over 40 different film and television roles, including roles opposite Bill Murray, Kristen Wiig, Forrest Whitaker, and Jennifer Lopez. He is a director member of the Actors Studio Playwright & Directors Unit, and a graduate of the New School for Drama. He recently appeared onstage as “Sonny” in A Bronx Tale musical, and as “Cliff” in William Mastrosimone’s The Woolgatherer, directed by Chazz Palminteri. He also recently directed a reading of Palminteri’s new play at the Actor’s Studio, starring Chazz and Giancarlo Esposito. He has run Lyle Kessler’s Theater Workshop for over 10 years, and is thrilled to be working next with the Chain Theater NYC, co-directing 6 of Lyle’s new One Act plays.
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Aynsleigh Weller-Haines
Aynsleigh Weller Haines was born and raised in Queensland, Australia. She unexpectedly developed a love of theatre and film at Griffith University while studying for a Bachelors Degree in a completely different field. After moving to the US 20 years ago, she didn't even think it would be possible to pursue an acting career. From 2002 to 2017 she had a successful career in the fashion industry while she quietly participated in local community theatre and occasional commercial work to feed her passion for the art. In 2018, she decided it was time to drop everything, move from Philadelphia to New York and quit a steady, well paying job to become an actor. Aynsleigh hasn't looked back. She completed the conservatory at The Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute and has worked on multiple projects in Theatre (Melancholy Play, When We Were Young and Unafraid), Film (A Rainy Day In New York, Safe House, Wildeflowers) and Television (FBI, Maniac, Mrs. America).
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Katya Preiser
Katya Preiser The proud daughter of Russian and Ukrainian refugees, Katya has been dancing since she could fill out a leotard. Early training in Los Angeles led her to the School of American Ballet and ultimately to the Boston Ballet. She has worked in numerous films, TV projects, musicals and music videos. She is currently in her 9th season dancing for The Metropolitan Opera.
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Margo Sappington
Margo Sappington arrived in NYC at age 17 to join the Joffrey Ballet. She also appeared on Broadway in “Promises, Promises” and the original “Oh! Calcutta!” which she also choreographed, including the film. This led to a decades-long career as an internationally renowned choreographer for concert stages all over the world: from the USA... to Europe... to China... to Kazakhstan, including work for ballet companies, grand opera, Broadway shows (for which she was nominated for Tony and Drama Desk awards), plus numerous commercials and music videos.
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Anna Holbrook
Anna Holbrook’s latest endeavors: NY stage - A Measure of Doubt, Daniels Husband and Miss America’s Ugly daughter. TV - Harlem, The Equalizer, Sister Swap (Hallmark). Film – Seasons: Four Love Stories. Her past credits include many Guest spots on Law and Order, L&O SVU, and a myriad of episodics, including Hunters, Blue Bloods, Unbreakable Kimmie Schmidt, Bull and many others. She spent many years on the Daytime Soap, Another world as, Sharlene Frame, for which she earned a Daytime Emmy. Annaholbrook.com
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Brian Hotaling
He has just finished shooting a three-season recurring role on SUCCESSION, where he has had the opportunity to work with Emmy-winning directors Andrij Parekh and Mark Mylod. Brian can be seen on CBS’s BLUE BLOODS, INVASION for Apple, as well as BLACKLIST, BULL, THE PATH, THE AMERICANS, WHITE COLLAR and several LAW & ORDER episodes. After earning his MFA, Brian studied, in New York, with William Esper. Completing the Two-Year Program at the Studio. Brian has appeared on stage both Regionally, Off/ Off-Off Broadway. He has played a wide range of roles in theaters which include Actors Theater of the Louisville, Playmakers Rep & Utah Shakespearean Festival. Most recently he had the chance to play Hobart in a production of Sam Shepard’s one-man play KICKING A DEAD HORSE. In addition to being an avid photographer and drummer, Brian is a member of the Holland Society of America, a fraternal organization for descendants of the original settlers of Dutch New Amsterdam.
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Kathleen Simmonds
Kathleen Simmonds (actress, filmmaker and reformed lawyer) holds a Masters of Fine Arts from the Actors Studio Drama School and is a Lifetime Member of The Actors Studio. Off-Broadway debut: Golden Boy (Lorna) directed by Aaron Latham. Other chosen credits: Twelfth Night (Olivia) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Helena) for Shakespeare in Bryant Park by The Drilling Company. Filmmaker credits: "Woe Is She" secured a distribution deal with GoIndieTV and their associated ROKU channel; attended the 90th Oscars with a short film on diversity in Hollywood; Line Producer, Associate Producer, and Casting Director for documentaries on HBO Max, Discovery+, Netflix, Amazon, and Sundance AMC; "Reversing Roe" currently streaming on Netflix and nominated for 2 Emmy Awards; "Little Richard: I Am Everything" premiering at 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Kathleen has also been a moderator, panelist and jury member at the Chelsea Film Festival and NYC WebFest. @kathleensimmo
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Joan Porter
Joan Porter is proud to be a part of Paul Schwartz's new film, as she was also honored to be in his previous multi-award winning movie "A New York Story”. Joan Began her career as a teenager with the famed Kenley Players, working with such legends as Angela Lansbury, May West, Peter Lorre and Joan Blondell. She has a principal role in the up-coming Amazon mini-series Dead Ringers opposite Rachel Weisz. She has had principal roles in many TV Series: Chicago Med, Gotham, Law and Order SVU, The Amy Schumer Show, Ryan's Hope (recurring) plus many more. Among her films are The Front with Woody Allen, Ricki And the Flash with Meryl Streep. Her theatre credits include The Inspector General on Broadway plus many Off Broadway and Regional Companies. She trained at Carnegie Mellon, Northwestern University, in N.Y, Lee Strasberg, is a lifetime member of The Actor's Studio, and was happily married for many years to Studio Member the late Owen Hollander.
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Ed Setrakian
Ed Setrakian appears in Paul Schwartz’s award-winning film, A New York Story. From his early days as a student of Lee Strasberg at the Actor’s Studio, Setrakian has been a New York actor, playing stages from the famed LaMama Theater to Broadway, leaving only long enough to play regional theaters across the country. He has appeared in numerous film, television and commercial roles including principal parts on the Sopranos, Zodiac, Master of None and Law and Order. He is a playwright and director, holds a doctorate in theater from New York University, and has taught acting, film and speech at colleges and universities, most recently for the Actors Studio MFA program at Pace University in New York City.
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Amelia Rose Allen
Amelia Rose Allen is a singer/songwriter based out of the Hudson Valley in New York. She made her on-screen debut in a co-starring role in the hit Hulu show, RAMY. Being part of Paul Schwartz’s film has been a highlight of her year, as she thoroughly enjoys great cinematography. Although acting remains near and dear to her heart, much of her time is spent playing live music all across the country with her band, Sir Echo.
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Bryce Edwards
Bryce Edwards is an actor, musician, and visual artist recently graduated from Baldwin Wallace University’s BFA Acting Program. His acting resumé runs the gamut from playing a young Taylor Mac in the original NYTW reading of The Fre, to the likes of Shakespeare, Moliere, and Chekhov, to voicing a Charmin bear (among other commercial voiceover and film work). Bryce often performs in a cabaret setting, reviving hot jazz, vaudeville, and “antique pop” from the 1910s, 20s, and 30s. He performs as half of Mr. Harris & Mr. Edwards, a cabaret act that pays homage to the golden age of show business and classic jazz, which has appeared at Don’t Tell Mama, Birdland and the American Songbook Society. He can also be seen performing his own music (often accompanied by his original fine art visuals) to bring life to dusty tomes from the early 1900s as a member of Ayun Halliday’s “Necromancers of the Public Domain.”
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Keira Jo Lassor
Keira Lassor is a 10 year old redhead who is a true triple threat being classically trained in ballet, voice and acting. She resides in Charleston, SC and also spends much of her time in Southern NJ. She has significant experience for a young actress, being directed by George Clooney in The Tender Bar, as well as numerous Commercial and Voice Over projects. Her unique aesthetic and ability to navigate challenging roles has provided her numerous opportunities. Keira is represented by Take 3 Talent and Connecting Talent Company.
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Anthony Cipolla
Anthony Cipolla is an actor, singer and dancer from Queens, NY. He has been performing and training professionally since age six. In 2019, he was thrilled to make his Broadway debut on the National Tour of “A Bronx Tale”, as the starring role of Young C. Other recent credits include several voice overs for ESL. On film, he has been seen as Justin in “Evil Lives Here” and “We’re Gonna Come Back”. Anthony enjoyed shooting, “The Seasons”. Anthony dreams of continuing his acting career and is very grateful to his parents and teachers Anthony is represented by Stewart Talent and Connecting Talent Company.
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Jaden Pace
Jaden Pace attends La Guardia High School, where he studies vocal music. Jaden has been featured in numerous voice overs and commercials. Film credits: Dissocia and The Seasons. Jaden is represented by Zuri Talent and Connecting Talent Company. Jaden is excited to see where his career in acting and music takes him and he hopes to attend film school after he graduates high school.
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Judy Jerome
Judy Jerome is a lifetime member of The Actors Studio. Favorite stage roles include Lisa In Collected Stories, Flora in 27 Wagons Full of Cotton, and Sara Whitmore in Church and State. She recently wrapped the indie films Silent Notes and The Seasons. Proud member of SAG/AFTRA and Actor’s Equity.
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Shanti Wimmer
Shanti Wimmer is a 17-year-old actress, singer, songwriter, and model from Westport, CT. She has been pursuing her career professionally since she was 12. Shanti has appeared in television, commercials, PSAs, theatre, and more, and is extremely excited to be making her film debut in The Seasons - Four Love Stories as Isabella. Shanti has had the privilege of working with influential figures like Michelle Obama, who Shanti worked with during the launch of Mrs. Obama’s education initiative, the Global Girls Alliance. As a musician, Shanti has recorded her debut EP which is set for release this year.