The movie we’re going to talk about is called “Anytown”, which was released in 2009. It tells a dramatic story about a regular teenage boy, profoundly impacted by 9/11 and the Iraq war, who gets involved in a hate crime at his high school, a shocking event that resonates with the entire nation. The leading roles are played by Matt O’Leary, Marshall Allman, and Jonathan Halyalkar, and it’s directed by David Rodriguez. We are going to explore more on the locations where this movie had been shot along with some intriguing backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
“Anytown” was filmed in several captivating locations across the United States. The filming scenes took place in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, USA, known for its scenic beauty. Several scenes got shot on the busy streets of Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA. More filming happened at 9000 West Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, California, USA, and Pan Pacific Park, West Hollywood, California, USA, popular for its lush green gardens. The filming process ran from Feb 9, 2008, to Mar 20, 2008.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Matt O’Leary | Brandon O’Leary |
| Marshall Allman | Mike Grossman |
| Jonathan Halyalkar | Eric Singh |
| Sam Murphy | Bo Aznabev |
| Ross Britz | Kyle Castranovo |
| Brooke Johnson | Michelle |
| Meghan Stansfield | Charlotte |
| Paul Ben-Victor | Principal Wheeler |
| Natasha Henstridge | Carol Mills |
| Dan Wells | Deputy LeBlanc |
| Sam Blan | Video Executioner |
| John Savage | News Producer |
| Brendan Aguillard | Young Boy 1 |
| Chase Alan | Young Boy 2 |
| Raphael Barges | Courtroom Attendee |
| Debby Gaudet | Defense Attorney |
| Jamie Tisdale | Assistant to Carol Mills |
Trivia and Facts
- Interestingly, Paul Ben-Victor and Natasha Henstridge, who also made notable appearances in this movie, previously worked together in the movie “Standoff” in 1998.
- The film’s runtime is 1h 25min, falling under crime and drama genre, and it has grabbed three wins in awards.
- The film was produced with an estimated budget of $1,000,000 and grossed around $857,000 worldwide as of August 30, 2012.
- Contrary to its title “Anytown,” the film portrayed specific locations in the United States, bringing out the diverse beauty of these places while unraveling the drama.
- The film was distributed by various distributors across the world such as BigStar.TV, Green Apple Entertainment, Gryphon Entertainment, and High Fliers Films among others.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Donaldsonville, Louisiana, USA
- Latitude: 30.1010323
- Longitude: -90.9928773
- Place ID: ChIJYzBm7W5MIYYRdr036Qgwwd4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Donaldsonville, LA 70346, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.055691
- Longitude: -118.2487702
- Place ID: ChIJAf09JTTGwoARIKmlGd9S_iY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Pan Pacific Park, West Hollywood, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0732282
- Longitude: -118.3549294
- Place ID: ChIJMy_Fgi65woARlcdFNGLeztU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pan Pacific Park, 7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
