actors & actresses
Lesley Ann Warren
The versatile actress began her career while still a teenager in a 1966 TV version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical "Cinderella". Her screen credits include "Clue", an Academy Award nominated role in "Victor/Victoria", the Steven Soderbergh directed "The Limey", "The Secretary". The Director was amazed by Lesley Ann Warren's fragile internal struggle in her portrayal of the lead character Mrs. Harris.
Izabelle Miko
Izabella started her career starring in the motion picture COYOTE UGLY. Currently she is starring opposite Aaron Stanford and Zoey Deschannel in FLAKES for director Michael Lehman. She is also the lead in BEAT opposite Campell Scott. In casting Izabella Miko for the role of Kaliope the director felt she had the internal presence and necessary talent as with Kieslowski's RED with Irene Jacob to begin his trilogy.
Ben Gazarra
Ben Gazzara's many credits include the 1960s TV series "Run For Your Life", "Husbands" and "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie" (both directed by John Cassavetes, "ST. Jack", "The Thomas Crown Affair", "Buffalo 66", "Dogville" and an Emmy awarded performance in "Hysterical Blindness".When Dionysi was studying film he was so impressed by Ben Gazzara's roles in John Cassevetes' films he decided then that if he ever did a film he would ask Ben to be in it. Fortunately Ben loved the role and said yes.
Paula Garces
The beautiful New York native brought a naturalness and authenticity to her role as Tina for the motion picture THE SHORE. She is currently filming CHE with Sonia Braga. Her credits include Man of the House, Spin, Marci X, Clockstoppers and Dangerous Minds.
Costas Mandylor
Costas sacrificed his leading man looks by gaining a few pounds getting into character for the role of Raymond in the motion picture THE SHORE. His most recent credit is GAME OF THEIR LIVES (directed by David Anspaugh). His credits include The Pledge (directed by Sean Penn), Triumph of Spirit (with William Dafoe) and the t.v. series Picket Fences.
Dionysius Zervos
Commercial director for ad campaigns including Nike, Adidas, Calvin Klein, Victoria's Secret, Ford, Lexus First time Writer and Director. "THE SHORE" was supported by Cinematheque, Paris Director's statement: "I directed this film to show the haunting images of human isolation while developing an internal sense of shattered lives with non-connecting characters."