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The Thursday Night Club

The Thursday Night Club is about five college friends who meet an inspirational man who will change their lives forever. Each character learns that they will see signs from God that will guide them to give back to others and to live a charitable life. Based on the popular audio drama series and novella by Steven Manchester.

  • Valerie Smaldone
    Director
  • Steven Manchester
    Writer
  • Lou Aronica
    Writer
  • Monty Hobbs
    Producer
  • Lou Aronica
    Producer
  • Matthieu Chazareix
    Producer
  • Myke Furhman
    Producer
  • Valerie Smaldone
    Producer
  • Gloria Gaynor
    Key Cast
    "Dr. Poitier"
  • Raquel Jean-Louis
    Key Cast
    "Izzy"
  • Amanda Talero
    Key Cast
    "Jesse"
  • Mae Claire
    Key Cast
    "Ava"
  • Johan Gran
    Key Cast
    "Kevin"
  • Max Katz
    Key Cast
    "Randy"
  • Ron Cohen
    Key Cast
    "Mr. Sweeney"
  • Fidel Vicioso
    Key Cast
    "Victor Cabral"
  • Betty Leigh
    Key Cast
    "Mrs. LeComte"
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 20 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 24, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    870,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • Andrew Rosen
    Sales Agent
    Country: United States
    Rights: Video on Demand
Director Biography - Valerie Smaldone

Valerie Smaldone, a multiple award winning former radio and television host, interviewer, actor and audio producer has directed her first feature film with The Thursday Night Club. She has interviewed thousands of celebrities for radio, television and live events, including Elton John, Paul McCartney, Cyndi Lauper and Rod Stewart. Proficient at extracting other people's stories, she wanted to find a new way to tell a compelling story, thus entered the world of narrative in feature film. Wanting to share a beautiful, inspiring message, Valerie was drawn to the themes in The Thursday Night Club, and was thrilled to helm this film.

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Director Statement

"Having experienced the worldwide pandemic, and strife in our country and around the world, I truly believe that people need and want to see goodness again. The Thursday Night Club is about looking out for others, finding ways to make a difference through kindness projects, and ultimately following signs that are around us, put forth from God. With one story arc centering around bone marrow donation, we have partnered with Be the Match, the national bone marrow registry to help spread the word. We are committed to doing good through this film, and perhaps even starting a movement to inspire others to do their own kindness projects." Valerie Smaldone, director, The Thursday Night Club