LEGIT
The story of one woman's struggle to be the top executive of the oldest profession in the biggest city. In the city that never sleeps, Kathleen Oakmont is considered the gate-keeper to it's darkest desires. A Madam by trade, she runs the most successful and luxurious brothel in Manhattan. A trusted confidant of her clients, Madam Kat, knows how to run a good business. She's ruthless, loyal, and is the keeper of many secrets for her high ranking clientele.
It's not until an upcoming election to make prostitution legal, stirs up Kathleen's structure, that makes her worry for her security. Times are changing and everyone is coming out of the woodwork for this new idea, including Kathleen's rival, Georgie Dean, who threatens to turn her business into a meat factory.
Luckily, Madam Kat's top client, Congressman Brian Figarello, is here to provide the inside tips and deep pockets. All the characters come out to play, sides are swapped, and needs are satiated, as the underbelly of New York is shown to be it's strongest asset in this dark comedy.
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Eve Austin ProducerProducerSee IMBD
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Christine Verleny ProducerProducerSee IMDB
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Jordan Elizabeth Gelber Associate ProducerProducerSee IMDB
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Eve AustinKey Cast"Madam Kat"See IMBD
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Christine VerlenyKey Cast" Madam Georgie"See IMDB
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Anthony GrassoKey CastSee IMDB
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Jeanine BartelKey CastSee IMDB
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Beau AllenKey CastSee IMDB
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Shauna PinkettKey CastSee MDB
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David HilfsteinKey Cast"Congressman "See IMDB
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Amye LewisKey CastSee IMBD
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Mathew Ryan WilsonKey CastSee IMDB
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Annette GuarassiKey CastSee IMBD
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Carol JacobanisKey CastSee IMBD
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Stephanie Ellen AlmeidaKey CastSee IMBD
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Jordan Elizabeth GelberDirectorSee IMDB
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Thomas KohutDirectorSee IMDB
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Jordan Elizabeth GelberWriterSee IMDB
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Thomas KohutWriterSee IMDB
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Project Type:Short
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Runtime:15 minutes 2 seconds
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Completion Date:September 1, 2016
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Production Budget:5,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Art Is Alive Film FestivalNew York
United States
September 16, 2017
Nominated for Best Comedy Short -
The Brightside Tavern Shorts FestivalJersey City, New Jersey
United States
July 30, 2017
nominated: Best Concept -
Lift OFF Festival NYCNew York City
United States
July 2, 2020
Jordan Elizabeth Gelber and Tom Kohut have been dreaming of working in the Entertainment industry since they met in their Performing Arts High School in 2003. In 2013, Jordan launched the company Starbaby Enterprises, a production firm geared towards professionals in the Entertainment industry. When Tom joined on as Production Officer in 2014, they continue to fuel their love for performing and filmmaking by developing several productions for both tv and film. They both have been acting professionally for over 10 years.
LEGIT is their first original screenplay as a team, they are first time filmmakers.