Synopsis
In a piano bar, Noah has a chance encounter with Claire, the woman who, ten years earlier, broke his heart.
Director's Statement
The film The Velvet Kiss was inspired by noticing how timing plays a pivotal role in relationships, how easy it is to romanticize past relationships until we remember the reasons that they ended and recognize how we grow in different ways after relationships. The Velvet Kiss is about saying goodbye. I wrote the screenplay for The Velvet Kiss over 14 years ago then chose to direct it for my thesis film because I love dialogue-driven movies and the six-page, single-location, script enabled us to film it in eight hours with a small but mighty cast and crew. We filmed it in a restaurant/jazz bar owned by an old friend who I reconnected with after three decades while scouting locations for the film.
Crew
Michael Yudcovitch - Writer/Director/Producer
Michael Yudcovitch is an independent filmmaker and registered psychologist who identifies as a bi-racial, cis-gender, heterosexual male of Polish-Jamaican ancestry, born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He channels his passions for psychology and film into writing, directing, and producing films about mental health and the power of connection.
Ralph Merant - Noah
Ralph Merant is an actor with a diverse range of experience in both commercial and narrative work. He has appeared in national campaigns for General Mills, Peloton, Delta, and Xfinity, as well as independent films and theater productions. Raised in Connecticut by Haitian parents, he draws inspiration from his heritage and upbringing, fueling his passion for storytelling. His recent work includes The Velvet Kiss. Committed to bringing authentic and dynamic characters to life, he continues to explore new roles that challenge and inspire
Madeline Blue - Claire
In more than 25 years of work on stage and screen, Madeline has held her own with some of the biggest names in both arenas. She is best known for her cult classic portrayals, including Cure Girl, Young Janice Soprano, and as a child killer on Law & Order. As an adult, she’s been a regular for 3 seasons of Theo Von’s Deal with It, recurred as a prostitute on Justified, and led an ABC Primetime miniseries. She has frequently served as an improv and reenactment artist across TV and internet for major networks and brands.
- Runtime6:49
Synopsis
In a piano bar, Noah has a chance encounter with Claire, the woman who, ten years earlier, broke his heart.
Director's Statement
The film The Velvet Kiss was inspired by noticing how timing plays a pivotal role in relationships, how easy it is to romanticize past relationships until we remember the reasons that they ended and recognize how we grow in different ways after relationships. The Velvet Kiss is about saying goodbye. I wrote the screenplay for The Velvet Kiss over 14 years ago then chose to direct it for my thesis film because I love dialogue-driven movies and the six-page, single-location, script enabled us to film it in eight hours with a small but mighty cast and crew. We filmed it in a restaurant/jazz bar owned by an old friend who I reconnected with after three decades while scouting locations for the film.
Crew
Michael Yudcovitch - Writer/Director/Producer
Michael Yudcovitch is an independent filmmaker and registered psychologist who identifies as a bi-racial, cis-gender, heterosexual male of Polish-Jamaican ancestry, born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He channels his passions for psychology and film into writing, directing, and producing films about mental health and the power of connection.
Ralph Merant - Noah
Ralph Merant is an actor with a diverse range of experience in both commercial and narrative work. He has appeared in national campaigns for General Mills, Peloton, Delta, and Xfinity, as well as independent films and theater productions. Raised in Connecticut by Haitian parents, he draws inspiration from his heritage and upbringing, fueling his passion for storytelling. His recent work includes The Velvet Kiss. Committed to bringing authentic and dynamic characters to life, he continues to explore new roles that challenge and inspire
Madeline Blue - Claire
In more than 25 years of work on stage and screen, Madeline has held her own with some of the biggest names in both arenas. She is best known for her cult classic portrayals, including Cure Girl, Young Janice Soprano, and as a child killer on Law & Order. As an adult, she’s been a regular for 3 seasons of Theo Von’s Deal with It, recurred as a prostitute on Justified, and led an ABC Primetime miniseries. She has frequently served as an improv and reenactment artist across TV and internet for major networks and brands.
- Runtime6:49
