Veronica Loren
Big Movie, Little Budget
August Evening
Running time 127 minutes
Written and directed by Chris Eska
Starring Pedro Castaneda, Veronica Loren, Abel Becerra
Chris Eska’s August Evening, from his own screenplay (in English and Spanish with English subtitles), was reportedly filmed for what is described in the production notes as an ultra-low budget of under $40,000. The 32-year-old Mr. Eska has already won for this, his debut feature film, the 2008 Independent Spirit John Cassavetes Award, given to a feature film with a budget of under $500,000; the Best Film Awards at the Los Angeles and Woodstock Film Festivals; and the Best Ensemble Award from the Los Angeles Film Festival. read more »
