December 15, 2005 – “Made in NY” productions once again have a leading role in the lineup for next month’s Sundance Film Festival. The Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting congratulates our City’s productions which have received official selection:

A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, directed by Dito Montiel and starring Robert Downey Jr. and Rosario Dawson, the coming of age story of a boy growing up in Queens in the 1980’s who believes he is saved from choosing the wrong path by various saints.

Flannel Pajamas, a Jeff Lipsky character-driven production which tells the story of a couple who become instantly attracted on their first date, and what happens to their relationship over the following two years.

Half Nelson, directed by Ryan Fleck and starring Ryan Gosling, which tells the story of a teacher with a drug habit and his strange relationship with his drug dealer and one of his students.

Man Push Cart, directed by Ramin Bahrani, the story of a Pakistani immigrant who works in New York City as a street vendor.

The Night Listener, starring Robin Williams, Toni Collette and Sandra Oh, which shot at Silvercup Studios and tells the story of a radio show host's questions about a caller's identity.

Maria Maggenti's new film, Puccini for Beginners, the story of a young New York writer on the rebound from a lesbian relationship, who becomes involved with a man and a woman.

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