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Synopsis Brooklyn, New York – Ronnie, an enigmatic enforcer for a local crime boss, is tossed out by his girlfriend. With no place to go Ronnie heads to Sunny’s Bar. As usual in these situations, Sunny lets Ronnie sack out in the backroom. Later that night Sunny tells his wife of his mixed feelings about Ronnie and she sums up Ronnie’s life as …“Finding hope in futility”. It's a phrase; we come to learn, which reflects all aspects of Ronnie's life. You see, Ronnie speaks with his hands in more ways than one. While he’s adept at providing muscle – something we later witness when he’s directed to collect money from a delinquent borrower -Ronnie also sculpts in ice. And, it's revealed that the medium’s impermanence is truly the message; as Ronnie explores the existential question at the root of his ambivalent outlook … What is the point of life’s transitory nature? Will Ronnie find any sort of answer? Dedication  A sad note: Veteran actor Jerry Grayson (Sunny) passed away suddenly March 8, 2013. The Producers would like to dedicate the Film Screenings at TribeCa in his honor.

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ANTHONY TARSITANO, Writer/Director Anthony was born in New York City. In 1985 and he started his own NYC based advertising agency Tarsitano Direct, where he wrote and directed TV & Radio spots for Fortune 500 clients. He also served as an adjunct professor at FIT in New York. In 2003 Anthony sold his agency and now consults on select projects. In 2008 he and his wife Deborah founded City Squirrel Films and he wrote and directed his first feature film Calling it Quits. In 2008/2009 Calling it Quits screened at numerous film festivals and garnered numerous awards, including Best Narrative Feature and Best Director.

KEVIN CORRIGAN, Lead Actor A New York native, Kevin Corrigan is an accomplished actor with his own mercurial and intense style. He made his film debut in Lost Angels (1989). Kevin’s numerous film credits include: 7 Psychopaths, The Dictator, Unstoppable, Big Fan, Pineapple Express, Delirious, Definitely Maybe, Superbad, American Gangster, The Departed, The Slums of Beverly Hills, Living in Oblivion, Kicked in the Head and Goodfellas to name just a few. Kevin’s TV credits feature a starring cast member on Grounded for Life and recurring roles on The Black Donnellys and Fringe. He has also appeared on Law & Order, Medium, Californication, Damages, Mercy, CSI: Miami and Community. Kevin was nominated in 1997 for Best Supporting Actor for Walking and Talking and in 2006 for the Gotham Award for Best Ensemble in The Last Winter.

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Special Appearance by TONY MUSANTE Tony has drawn accolades for his performances on stage, screen and TV since 1960. He made his film debut in 1965 in Once a Thief. In 1967 he gave a chilling performance in The Incident, a role he previously played on TV in Ride With Terror. Musante went on to act in a handful of features made in Italy including The Mercenary and The Bird With the Crystal Plumage, and U.S. films such as The Yard and We Own the Night. Tony has also played more than his fair share of Mafioso types too, including The Last Run, The Grissom Gang, and Eric Roberts' mob-connected Uncle Pete in The Pope Greenwich Village, of and as a mob capo on the TV drama OZ. Additionally, Musante has starred as rebel cop Dave Toma in the TV series Toma. His TV credits also include guest appearances on classics such as The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, The Fugitive, Marcus Welby, M.D., The Rockford Files, Medical Story, Police Story, The Equalizer and a recurring role on As The World Turns. Tony was nominated in 1976 for an Emmy Award for his performance on Medical Story in the episode “The Quality of Mercy”.

CRAIG “muMs” GRANT “muMs”, as he is known, is an established actor of both Film and TV. His film credits include; Bitter Pill Directed by Steven Soderbergh, Order of Redemption, Dark Water, Interview Directed by Steve Buscemi, Capers, An Englishman in New York, Bamboozled Directed by Spike Lee and Bring Out the Dead. Best know for his recurring role on HBO's OZ, Craig also has a long resume of TV guest appearances that include: Cold Case, Law & Order, Boston Legal, The Sopranos and Hack.

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JERRY GRAYSON Jerry Grayson is a long established actor of film and television since 1965. His film credits include: Wild on the Beach, Quiz Show, Striptease, Bullet (1996), Pushing Tin, Garmento, All Good Things, and the Coen Brother’s upcoming release Inside Llewyn Davis to name a few. Jerry has also had a recurring role on TV series The Sopranos and has appeared on Law & Order and NYPD Blue.

MARIA-CHRISTINA OLIVERAS A relative newcomer on the scene, Maria-Christina has already made her mark on television with Guest Starring roles on NYC-22 and Nurse Jackie and Co-Starring on Person of Interest, Damages, Ugly Betty and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. She has also appeared in the films Clutter, Vamperifica and New Brooklyn.

JEANNE SUGGS, Producer Jeanne has had her own film and video production company in New York City since 1983. She developed a specialty in direct response advertising producing commercials for Fortune 500 clients. Her producing also includes music concerts, dance programs: the award winning documentation of the Lester Horton technique and children’s programming: the 24 part children’s series: Hard Hat Harry’s Real Life Adventures for Kids and the educational/exercise series for schools: Activity Works. Jeanne produced her first short film, The Secret, in 1993 directed by Conal O’Brien and then co-produced her first dramatic feature, Calling it Quits, in 2008 with director Anthony Tarsitano.

ICE the short film  Complete Cast Kevin Corrigan as Ronnie Tony Musante as Mr. DeMartino Jerry Grayson as Sunny Maria Christina Oliveras as Tala Craig “mums” Grant as Doughboy Judith Delgado as Sunny’s Wife Mike Carlsen as Worker 1 Rich Pecci as Worker 2 David Anzuelo as Worker 3 Production Credits Executive Producers – Deborah & Anthony Tarsitano Producer – Jeanne Suggs Director of Photography – Adrian Correia Editor – Dan Loewenthal Composer – Ed Pastorini 1st AD – Mike Walker 2nd AD – Dave Catalano Production Designer – Alexandra Schaller Costume Designer – Nikia Nelson Hair & Make-up – Lorraine Altamura Script Supervisor – Renee Van Dorn Art Director – Nora Mendis Property Master – Brian Chandler Sound Recordist – Wil Masisak 1st AC – Jen Schneider 2nd AC – Katie Harris Gaffer – Paul Dickover Best Boy Electric – Chris Gould Key Grip – Joel Minnich Best Boy Grip – Cory Jacobs Wardrobe Assistant – Jevyn Nelms Locations Manager – Rob Chapman Still Photographer – Matt Trent Post Finishing – Nice Dissolve Post Audio -- DuArt