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Half-Quaked is the brainchild of Casey Pfeifer, who created the film's comical, endearing characters as a way of dealing with anxiety & depression. For those who find solace in laughter, this film is for you. "There’s no real security except for whatever you build inside yourself." -Gilda Radner
Half-Quaked is the brainchild of Casey Pfeifer, who created the film's comical, endearing characters as a way of dealing with anxiety & depression. For those who find solace in laughter, this film is for you. "There’s no real security except for whatever you build inside yourself." -Gilda Radner
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Mission Statement
Being two woman filmmakers who created Half-Quaked from the ground up -- writing, producing, directing, starring, and crew -- we are big supporters of inclusion and representation of minority groups. Of our full cast of 17 actors, 9 are women, 8 are non-white, and ages range from 14-60+ years old.About The Project
Created and directed by Casey Pfeifer and Rochelle Muzquiz, Half-Quaked is a mockumentary made in Portland, Oregon.
In this "ground-breaking" comedy, an earthquake looms as an anxious journalist improvises through the misadventures of making her first documentary.
Anxious about an earthquake predicted to hit the Pacific Northwest, Journalist Roberta Aguilar (Rochelle Muzquiz) goes to see a therapist. Dr. Chameleon (Casey Pfeifer) is not Roberta's first choice due to her questionable methods, but Roberta leaves the session with one solid piece of advice: to channel her anxiety into making her first documentary. So, over the next year, she interviews locals around Portland about earthquake preparedness to make peace with her own inner shakiness.
With the documentary portion of the film structured much like a variety show, Half-Quaked features improvised interview scenarios with five main characters, all developed and portrayed by Casey Pfeifer, interspersed with vlog-like vignettes and spoof ads (and even one real-life interview!) of supporting characters created and improvised by a cast of talented Portland actors and friends.
The characters in this film were created as an escape from depression & heaviness, and we are passionate about bringing lightness & humor to the world. Sometimes life can feel daunting, and hope for us has always been found in laughter.
Full Cast List:
Casey Pfeifer .......... Amaya Chameleon / Abby Salondro / Cathy Hopkins / Fred Harbor / Marvin Skellar / Penny Stiffen / Little Kid
Rochelle Muzquiz .......... Roberta Aguilar
Kristina Haddad .......... Donna Cobb
Ashleigh Elfering .......... Shelby
Greg Kerr .......... Marvin's Dad
Hashim Hall .......... Himself
Jake Sparks .......... Jack
Jill Sughrue .......... Angry Resident
John Branch .......... Alexi
Kyle Vahan .......... Pizza Guy
Liam Krug .......... Chelsea
Michelle Caughlin .......... Rosa / Karen
Randy Draper .......... Dolphin Man
Roberto Astorga .......... Manuel
Sarah Perrenoud-Hall .......... Herself
Sydney Somerfield .......... Brenda
Zee Tompkins .......... Ashley
Crew:
Rochelle Muzquiz .......... D.P./Sound
Casey Pfeifer .......... Camera/Sound
Ashley Strom .......... P.A./Camera/Sound
Thank you for supporting the local film community in Portland!
Incentives
$10
Social Media Shout-out
Our personal thank you on Facebook for your generous support!
$25
Two Tickets to Advance Screening in Portland
- 2 tickets to the advance screening of Half-Quaked in Portland on August 23rd!
- plus social media shout-out
(Travel expenses not included.)
$50
Your Own Copy of Half-Quaked
- A download of Half-Quaked to watch as much as you want after the premiere!
- plus all of the above
(Travel expenses not included.)
$75
Limited Edition Print with Personal Thank You
- A limited edition photo print from the movie with a personalized thank you message from the filmmakers!
- plus all of the above
(Travel expenses not included.)
$100
Your Name in "Special Thanks" in the Credits
- Your name will be listed in "Special Thanks" in the credits of Half-Quaked!
- plus all of the above
(Travel expenses not included.)
$200
Song Video by Casey and Rochelle
- Casey and Rochelle will record themselves singing a song for you and send you the video to cherish forever!
- plus all of the above
(Travel expenses not included.)
$350
Bowling Party in Portland
- Join us for a bowling party in Portland honoring YOU (lane rental and shoes paid for; date to be coordinated in 2018).
- plus all of the above
(Travel expenses not included.)
$500
Associate Producer Credit
- You'll be listed as an associate producer in the credits of Half-Quaked (and on IMDB)!
- plus all of the above
(Travel expenses not included.)
$1,000
Executive Producer Credit
- The Big One -- you'll be listed as an executive producer in the credits for Half-Quaked (and on IMDB)!
- plus all of the above (except associate producer credit)
(Travel expenses not included.)
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$10
Social Media Shout-out
Our personal thank you on Facebook for your generous support!
$25
Two Tickets to Advance Screening in Portland
- 2 tickets to the advance screening of Half-Quaked in Portland on August 23rd!
- plus social media shout-out
(Travel expenses not included.)
$50
Your Own Copy of Half-Quaked
- A download of Half-Quaked to watch as much as you want after the premiere!
- plus all of the above
(Travel expenses not included.)
$75
Limited Edition Print with Personal Thank You
- A limited edition photo print from the movie with a personalized thank you message from the filmmakers!
- plus all of the above
(Travel expenses not included.)
$100
Your Name in "Special Thanks" in the Credits
- Your name will be listed in "Special Thanks" in the credits of Half-Quaked!
- plus all of the above
(Travel expenses not included.)
$200
Song Video by Casey and Rochelle
- Casey and Rochelle will record themselves singing a song for you and send you the video to cherish forever!
- plus all of the above
(Travel expenses not included.)
$350
Bowling Party in Portland
- Join us for a bowling party in Portland honoring YOU (lane rental and shoes paid for; date to be coordinated in 2018).
- plus all of the above
(Travel expenses not included.)
$500
Associate Producer Credit
- You'll be listed as an associate producer in the credits of Half-Quaked (and on IMDB)!
- plus all of the above
(Travel expenses not included.)
$1,000
Executive Producer Credit
- The Big One -- you'll be listed as an executive producer in the credits for Half-Quaked (and on IMDB)!
- plus all of the above (except associate producer credit)
(Travel expenses not included.)
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Current Team
About This Team
Casey Pfeifer
Casey Pfeifer is a Portland-based film and theater actress.She holds a BA in Theatre & Dance from Muhlenberg College in Allentown PA, with a Performance concentration. She has studied with the Labyrinth Theater Company in New York City founded by Philip Seymour Hoffman and was selected as one of 16 students for an intensive study in acting, directing, writing, scene-study and production.
Casey has worked with Eli Wallach (one of Hollywood's finest method actors), Lucy Sexton (New-York based performance artist of DanceNoise), and Jeff Baron (known for Visiting Mr. Green).
She has studied in Portland under Kristina Haddad and J.D. Lewis (The Actor's Lab), Ted Rooney, Devon Allen, Chris Harder, Mary McDonald-Lewis, and Jana Lee Hamblin.
Casey is represented by Option Model & Media in Portland OR. She feels passionately about creating your own work in this industry and is excited to share this independent film with you!
Rochelle Muzquiz
Rochelle Muzquiz is a Portland-based actor, filmmaker, and musician.Rochelle spent her childhood performing in plays and making improv videos with a VHS camcorder at slumber parties. When she was 14, she wrote a script using Barbie dolls called Empty Heads and spent the summer building miniature sets in her living room (shout out to Mom!). In 2013, she decided to pursue acting professionally and trained for the past five years with Kristina Haddad in The Actor's Lab.
Rochelle is proudly represented by Arthouse Talent in Portland. In addition to Half-Quaked, Rochelle is co-creator, writer and actor in an upcoming sci-fi drama series called Exceptionals with filmmaker Greg Kerr.
As a musician, Rochelle has written, sung and played guitar and percussion in Portland bands The Yes-And Band, The Milford Academy, Chica y los Gatos and Atlanta-based Heart Hunters. In 2014, Rochelle and her twin sister got a wild hair (as they do) and launched an ongoing project (actually, a revolution!) called Twin Empire. Find out more at rochellemuzquiz.com.
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