The Story
Hot Flash is a unique, original story that anyone may relate to. Menopause, mid-life crisis and the comedic tragedy of aging parents; it’s all in there. This comedy is centered around Beverly, a young woman whose whole world is altered in an instant by the medical need for a full hysterectomy that induces immediate menopause. Beverly goes into the hospital as her sweet, quiet, generous self and returns as an exciting new woman who takes no grief from anyone.
Her life revolves around family, friends and a whole alliance of senior citizens whose boring daily routines becomes the journey of their lives. Beverly not only transforms her own life, but takes all of us along for the ride.
Everyone can relate to the symptoms of a menopausal woman. Add children, a husband, a job and her live in in-laws to that emotional roller coaster and you have “Hot Flash”, the movie. After seeing this film, you will look at getting older and going through the change with a whole new perspective.
Cast:
In Order Of Appearance
Beverly Wanker: Megan Anderson
Dennis Wanker: Patrick Welch
Dennis Wanker’s Father: Doug Roberts
Dennis Wanker’s Mother: Diana Sowle
Showering neighbor: Joe Tunney
Doctor: Gerry Paradiso
Beverly’s friend Vicky: Kate Kylie
Mr. Kendall: Jim Scopolitis
Mrs. Kendall: Ava Lenet
Beverly’s friend Claire: Rosemary Knower
Hot guy #1: John Robinson
Hot guy #2: Michael Neubeck
Executive Producer:
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Producer: Ty Ford
Director: David Deboy
Director of Photography:
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Director of Lighting:
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Location Sound: Ty Ford
Location Coordinator: Fran Carmine
Wardrobe/Hair/Makeup:
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SAG Paymaster: Trice Talent Services, Inc., James Sheridan
Casting: Pat Moran, C.S.A., Carol Davis, Sareva Racher
Propmaster: Shane Tunney
Production Assistants: Lauren Billingsley, Karen Fitze, Jeremy Schaftel, Lou Vitulli, Brett Wigley
Postproduction: Ty Ford, David DeBoy
Music Supervisor: David Zee
Musical Theme, “Changes”: Lyrics, Ty Ford, Vocals, Karyn Oliver
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About The Author
Barbie Elias- DeSantis was born and raised in Cub Hill, Maryland and is the creator and writer of "Hotflash". The idea for this comedy comes from Barbie's real life experiences.
She was thrown into menopause for medical reasons. As the result of a medical procedure at 40, this young spirited, vibrant, fun loving, life of the party personality was thrown into the change of life 15 minutes after surgery. The immediate symptoms of menopause caused: depression, lack of sleep, hot flashes, memory loss, and mood swings. Life has never been the same for anyone around her. Dealing with these demon like side-effects can pull your spirit down. But not in this case. Barbie decided to channel all that negative energy into a good thing. And so the movie Hotflash was born. While we are going through menopause we might as well laugh!
After meeting a wonderful acting coach and going to her classes Barbie took acting and film more serious. Barbie always had an ideas for comedy films. This was a 3 year project. Writing and rewriting. I am so fortunate to have the support and love from my husband and my 3 wonderful children, John, Mike and Steven who also dabble in film."
Now 48, Barbie has a unique style of converting true life situations using her vivid imagination. Hotflash is only the beginning! Barbie has accumulated and compiled a library of ideas that movie goers will embrace. She is now writing a sitcom and another comedy film. If anyone wants new, fresh ideas, this is where you will find them.