SYNOPSIS After returning from the war in Iraq, Edward (Jason Cabell) is experiencing difficulty re-adjusting to society. Addicted to prescription

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1 SMOKE FILLED LUNGS

2 SYNOPSIS After returning from the war in Iraq, Edward (Jason Cabell) is experiencing difficulty re-adjusting to society. Addicted to prescription drugs, with access to multiple prescriptions, Edward sells the pills illegally out of his home to supplement his income. Edward has become shut-in, only leaving his house to refill prescriptions. Michael (Orlando Brown) Edward s Nephew, lost his father in the war. Michael is bullied at school and decides to take matters into his own hands. His attempt to level the playing field with the bullies fails, miserably, and results in his suspension from school. Charisse (Stacey Arnell) Edwards sister, Michael's Mother, is a widow struggling to raise Michael. She lost her husband in the war and after a year is still waiting on her husband s death benefits. Realizing her brother and son are headed down the wrong path, Charisse talks Edward into taking Michael on a road trip to see their Grandfather (Frankie Faison). Together, Edward and Michael embark on a journey to rediscover life.

3 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Christopher Huber Melony Huber PRODUCERS: Jason Cabell William Bettas Autumn Federici WRITTEN BY: Jason Cabell DIRECTOR: Jason Cabell (Co-Director) Asif Akbar (Co-Director) STARRING: Frankie Faison Sean O Bryan Sasha Mitchell Stacey Arnell Jason Cabell Orlando Brown

4 BIO S EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Christopher & Melony Huber (Executive Producers): Chris & Mel are known for the film Smoke Filled Lungs. Chris co-founded and was Chief Financial Officer of the health care services company, Nighthawk Radiology Services Inc. and lead the company s 2007 Initial Public Offering (NASDAQ:NHWK). The company was subsequently sold in 2010 after Mr. Huber had left the company. The Hubers live in Del Mar, California with their three daughters

5 PRODUCERS: JASON CABELL (Producer, Director, Actor, Writer): Jason wrote, directed, starred in and produced the film Smoke Filled Lungs (2016). He is also known for The ABCs of Death (2014) and Time and Time Again (2013). Jason is a retired NAVY SEAL. WILLIAM BETTAS (Producer): William is known for producing the film Smoke Filled Lungs (2016). He currently resides in Las Vegas where he is a casino, hotel, nightclub, dayclub, bachelor, bachelorette, golf and VIP directorate.

6 AUTUMN FEDERICI (Producer, Actress):Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Autumn is a successful model, actress and producer. She has appeared in film and TV, Murder 11(2013), and The Blackout (2013) most recently. Aside from acting, Autumn has produced two films and a pilot: Borrowed Moments (2013), Haunting of the Innocent (2014), and Toasted (2013). Her latest project, teaming up with teen pop sensation Girl Radical created by musical artist JC Chasez and Jimmy Harry, has allowed Autumn to work in the music industry as well as in film. CAST: FRANKIE FAISON (Actor): Frankie Faison was born on June 10, 1949 in Newport News, Virginia, USA. He is an actor, known for The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Hannibal (2001) and The Wire(2002).

7 SEAN O BRYAN (Producer, Actor): Originally from Kentucky, Sean O'Bryan moved to Los Angeles over ten years ago and has worked extensively in film and TV. Some major key TV guest appearances include Chicago Hope, Beverly Hills 90210, and Felicity. Sean has done several major films including, Phenomenon(1996), Exit to Eden (1994), The Princess Diaries (2001), and Frankie and Johnny (1991). Not only has he focused on working in front of the camera, he's also a fan of theatre SASHA MITCHELL (Actor): Sasha Mitchell joined the cast of Step by Step (1991) in His role of Cody Lambert reunited him with former Dallas (1978) co-star Patrick Duffy, with whom he worked for two seasons playing James, J.R. Ewing's illegitimate son. He made his television film debut in Pleasures (1986). He modeled exclusively for a year with famed fashion photographer Bruce Weber and studied acting in New York City at the National Improvisational Theatre.

8 STACEY ARNELL (Actress): Stacy was featured in the blockbuster film Deep Cover, The Great White Hype, Menace II Society and Cutthroat Alley. Stacy has co-starred on television shows such as, "Cold Case", "Strong Medicine" a recurring role as Vanessa, The Practice, Alley McBeal, The Jamie Foxx Show, ER and Boston Public. ORLANDO BROWN Orlando Brown was born on December 4, 1987 in Los Angeles County, California, USA. He is known for his work on Straight Outta Compton (2015), Major Payne (1995) andfillmore! (2002)

9 CREW: ASIF AKBAR (Producer, Co-Director): Asif directed several TV pilots and produced three films through 2013 and 2014, including the international feature film "Unknown Love" (2015). He has a diverse range of experience working on several music videos, commercials, short films, TV shows, feature films and documentaries. MARCO CAPETTA (Cinematographer): Marco's images have been showcased at festivals such as the Festival Du Cinema de Paris, Rome Independent Film Festival, San Francisco Film Festival, Slamdance, Brussels International Film Festival and many others. His work has screened at venues such as the Academy of Motion Pictures Theater in Beverly Hills, Cannes' Palais du Cinema. He has shot in most professional formats, including Super 35, High-Def and Cinemascope/anamorphic.

10 FESTIVALS & AWARDS FILMMAKERS OF THE YEAR FILM FESTIVAL: Platinum Award Winner, Smoke Filled Lungs, Newcomer Film Gold Award, Smoke Filled Lungs, Screenwriter Special Jury Award Frankie Faison INTERNATIONAL FILM COMPETITION (IFCOM): Gold Filmmaker Award for Excellence, Smoke Filled Lungs FILM FEST INTERNATIONAL MILAN 2015 FILMMAKER AWARDS: Best Lead Actor, Smoke Filled Lungs, Jason Cabell Best Film, Smoke Filled Lungs, Jason Cabell, Christopher Huber, Asif Akbar, William Bettas MINNEAPOLIS UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL CULVER CITY FILM FESTIVAL

11 PRESS RELEASE October, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE POLITE & COURTEOUS AND INSTO PRODUCTIONS TO HOLD NORTH AMERICAN PREMIER OF SMOKE FILLED LUNGS MINNEAPOLIS UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL OCTOBER 7-11 Los Angeles, CA (September 2015) - Polite and Courteous and Insto Productions announce the North American Premier of SMOKE FILLED LUNGS starring Frankie Faison, Sean O'Bryan, Stacey Arnell, Jason Cabell and Orlando Brown at the Minneapolis Underground Film Festival, Sunday, October 11, St. Anthony Main Theater. In his directorial debut, Jason Cabell stars and produced this coming of age drama. The world premier was held at IFCOM Jakarta Indonesia in September 2015 where it won the Gold Filmmaker Award for Excellence. SYNOPSIS After returning from the war in Iraq, Edward (Jason Cabell) is having a hard time readjusting to society. He is addicted to several prescription drugs. With access to many prescriptions, Edward sells the pills illegally out of his home to supplement his income. Edward has become a shut-in only leaving his house to re-fill prescriptions. Michael (Orlando Brown) Edwards Nephew, has lost his father in the war. Michael is getting bullied at school and decides to take matters into his own hands. He brings a flare gun to school to get even with the bullies and it accidentally goes off in his locker nearly burning down the school. Charisse (Stacey Arnell) Edwards sister, Michael's Mother, is a widow struggling to raise Michael. She lost her husband in the war and after a year is still waiting on her husbands death benefits. When Michael gets suspended for the flare gun, Charisse talks Edward into taking Michael on a road trip to see their Grandfather (Frankie Faison). STATUS To date, the movie has been nominated by the Milan International Filmmaker Festival (Milan IFF) for best film, best lead actor (Jason Cabell), best screen play (Jason Cabell) and best cinematographer (Marco Cappetta). SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Facebook: Twitter: Youtube Trailer: William Bettas Executive Producer th Street #657 Santa Monica, CA Venice, CA Run Time 1 hour 31 minutes