Sundowning Update

Following a successful shoot in Singapore during the month of May, filmmakers Frank Rinaldi and Stephanie Bousley traveled to Bangkok, Thailand to develop the film, and Frank will travel to Los Angeles at the end of September to have the film telecined. Afterward, he will return to his hometown of Chicago, IL to complete Sundowning with his editor, Scott Laidlaw.

Please continue to check back for updates, trailers and clips.

Sundowning. The Party -- CD Track Listings

Hey everyone:

Thank you all for coming out to our fundraising party on Saturday night. We appreciate your support and hope that you had a blast! Below are the track listings for the free CD.

Thanks again,

Frank Rinaldi

1. Get Fucked (and Other Suggestions), Sleepies
2. Bro-Ectomy, Old Testament Heroes
3. Cromagnon, Meddle
4. Dark Eyes (Bob Dylan Cover), Dirty Projectors
5. Will U Be Here Tomorrow?, E Flat Eerie
6. Jellystar, The Analog Girl
7. Journal of Ardency, Class Actress
8. 15 to 20, The Phenomenal Handclap Band
9. Bastard Son, Magus
10. Skylight Boulevard, The Analog Girl
11. Taurus, Loose Shus
12. lol, SIDABITBALL
13. Let's Go To The Mall, Robyn Sparkles
14. Summer Bummer, Sleepies

'Sundowning' - Kickstarter Fundraising Account

In 1956, the godfather of Independent American Cinema, John Cassavetes, appeared on Jean Shepherd's late night radio show 'Night People.' Cassavetes was to begin production on his first feature film directorial effort. During the broadcast, he appealed to listeners for their support, positing the then radical idea of making a film funded not by studios and major corporations, but entirely by a consortium of private citizen-patrons. The tactic worked, and Cassavetes used the money to make 'Shadows.'

Fifty-four years later, The Technological Singularity is approaching, radio has evolved, and the internet exists. Housed somewhere inside the internet is the website www.kickstarter.com. Kickstarter is an online funding platform that supports independent artists. We (my collaborators and I) have created a Kickstarter account to raise funds for 'Sundowning,' our DIY debut feature film.

As writer and director of 'Sundowning,' I invite you to browse our Kickstarter page, and hope you are compelled to lend your support toward our efforts.

Thank you for your interest. Viva la Cinema.

Frank Rinaldi

'Sundowning,' the Debut Feature Film by Frank Rinaldi, Scheduled to Begin Production in May 2010

'Sundowning' is a coming-of-age story and character study spanning two years in the life of Shannon Fitzpatrick, a 24-year-old girl suffering with dementia.

Frank Rinaldi, the writer/director of 'Sundowning', conceived the idea following the death of his grandmother, Lorraine Schneider, who suffered from dementia. Curious about the subjectivity of her experience, he imagined his own perception of life with dementia. 'Sundowning' arose from this concept.

In ‘Sundowning’, Shannon suffers from a rapid progressive form of dementia. The disease steadily destroys her brain, leaving her mind an unreliable and tattered landscape of confusion and disorientation. It is amidst these obstacles that Shannon seeks clues from her pre-diseased life, and insight into her present condition.

Shannon wants answers, but cannot remember what questions to ask.

'Sundowning' strives to be a timely investigation of modern social concerns, and a timeless exploration of personal identity.

‘Sundowning’ is the first feature film written and directed by Frank Rinaldi, produced by Stephanie Bousley, and starring Susan Chau and Shannon Fitzpatrick. It will be shot in Singapore in May of 2010.

Please join us on Facebook or e-mail Frank Rinaldi and Stephanie Bousley (producer) at sundowning(dot)film(at)gmail(dot)com.