Mendy (2003)
Mendy is a young Brookyln Hasid who leaves the strict rules of his insular and repressive community to join his childhood friend, Yankel, who is living securlary in Manhattan. Mendy's struggle to integrate his faith and traditions with the modern world are influenced by his growing friendship with Bianca, Yankel's free spirited Brazilian roommate.
Director: Adam Vardy
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Ivan Sandomire as Mendy |
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Spencer Chandler as Yankel |
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Gabriela Dias as Mendy |
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Jonathan Hova as Michael |
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Deana Barone as Gittie |
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Elizabeth Cano as Maria |
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Kristen Cecala as Beth |
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Yelena Shmulenson as The Girl at the Shabbes Table |
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Isaac Stern as Moishe-Volf |
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Isaac Stein as Moishe-Volf |
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Jennifer Alexander as Club Girl |
| Directing | Adam Vardy | Director |
| Writing | Adam Vardy | Writer |
| Writing | Heshey Schnitzler | Co-Writer |
| Production | Adam Vardy | Producer |
| Editing | Heather Spilkin | Editor |
| Crew | Gary Keith Griffin | Cinematography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jarmila Seflova | Special Effects Makeup Artist |
| Production | Diego F. Ramírez | Unit Production Manager |
| Sound | Rob Daly | Sound Editor |
| Sound | Anthony Viera | Production Sound Mixer |
| Camera | Dawn Leuchter | First Assistant "A" Camera |
| Production | Danna Feintuch | Production Coordinator |
| Production | Kátia Mesel | Production Coordinator |