Straight Outta Tompkins is a 2015 movie that explores the life of a troubled teenager neglected in New York City, who spirals into addiction. The film was ingeniously directed and written by Zephyr Benson, who also stars in it alongside Aaron Costa Ganis and Jon McCormick. Dive into this article to find out more about the making of the movie and some fascinating backstage facts about its filming.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Straight Outta Tompkins took place in various locations within New York, USA. Part of the movie was shot in New York City, with some scenes specifically filmed in Brooklyn. Unfortunately, the dates of filming are not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Zephyr Benson | Gene Silverstein |
| Aaron Costa Ganis | Cruz |
| Jon McCormick | Sam |
| Mike Steinmetz | Bobby |
| Adonis Rodriguez | Ivan |
| Christina Saragaglia | Roxy |
| Brad Anzman | Baseball Scout |
| Maria Aparo | Gene’s Classmate |
| Eva Average | Skinny White Girl |
| Cliff Bemis | Headmaster Toddman |
| Paul Benjamin | Perc Daddy |
| Stephan Bielecki | Gene’s Classmate |
| Marc Blagowidow | Pharmacist |
| Emily Bradshaw | Gene’s Classmate |
| Patrick Brana | Ace |
| Jimmy Brooks | Urban Kid #2 |
| Tyree Brown | Gene’s Classmate |
| Nick Bruno | Gene’s Classmate |
| Shawn Bryant | Gene’s Classmate |
| Andrew R. Butler | Matt |
| Kevin Cano | Fight Club Kid |
| Ian Cherry | Gene’s Classmate |
| Jennifer Cohen | Gene’s Classmate |
| Margaret Copeland | Toddman’s Assistant |
| Mark Crowell | Gene’s Classmate |
| Danielle Dallacco | Model / Girl |
| Ryan DeLuca | Pauly |
| Sean Dermond | Psychiatrist |
| Jake Deter | Crazed Kid #2 |
| Karla DeVito | Jane |
| Tyler Dixon | Baseball kid #2 |
| Lela Edgar | Gene’s Mom |
| Brandon Elia | Gene’s Classmate |
| Kevin Etherson | Fight Club Kid |
| Molly Evans | Gene’s Classmate |
| Erica Everage | Gene’s Sister |
| Michelle Ferreira | Gene’s Classmate |
| Angelina Fiordellisi | Ms. Kintrich |
| Bradly Fischer | Perc’s Partygoer |
| Charlotte Foster | Gene’s Classmate |
| Natalie Friedman | Bank Girl |
| Nicheal Gadson | Gene’s Classmate |
| Jordan Goldston | Fight Club Kid |
| Gabe Green | Gene’s Classmate |
| Lane Halperin | Delivery Girl |
| Madison Hatch | Gene’s Classmate |
| Will Henry | Perc’s Partygoer |
| Bari Hyman | Female Building Resident |
| Jessica Jones | Bank Girl |
| Jaiden Kaine | Detective #2 (Claiborne) |
| Lloyd Kaufman | Coach Shappy |
| Ezra Knight | Killer |
| Kyle Kolgan | Gene’s Classmate |
| Paul Kreppel | Paul Kreppel |
| Perri Lauren | Gene’s Classmate |
| Phillip Lawson | Gene’s Classmate |
| Caterina Leaness | Skinny White Girl |
| Thomas Leverton | Gene’s Classmate |
| Woody Lewis | Milo |
| David Lui | Gene’s Classmate |
| Alexander Mager | Crazed Kid #1 |
| Dy Maximillian | Bank Girl |
| Kaitlin McGrath | Gene’s Classmate |
| Brian Morvant | Random Man |
| Julian Murdoch | Young Gene |
| Kyle O’Tain | Fighter |
| Rich Payne | Fight Club Kid |
| Emma Pettersson | Hot Girl / Fight Club Kid |
| Ron Piretti | Undercover Cop #1 |
| Diane Poulos | Bank Girl |
| Joey Price | Detective #1 |
| Emma J Purvéy | Skinny White Girl |
| Josh Quat | Antonio’s Brother |
| Scot Renz | Perc’s Partygoer |
| Katherine Romans | Gene’s Classmate |
| Noriko Sato | Nerdy Asian Girl |
| Thom Scott II | Black Neighbor |
| Gabriel Sloyer | Antonio |
| Sarah Ellen Stephens | Perc’s Girl |
| Ben Thompson | Gene’s Classmate |
| Walter E. Tucker | Perc’s Partygoer |
| Corwin C. Tuggles | Urban Kid #1 |
| Brian Walters | Undercover Cop #2 |
| Bernie Williams | Brad Elfin |
| Debbie Williams | Skinny White Girl |
| Vincent Zapicchi | Police Officer |
| Andy Zou | Fighter |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was released on March 6, 2015, and belongs to the drama genre.
- The running time for the film is 92 minutes.
- Zephyr Benson played an impressive three roles in this film: he directed it, wrote it, and played the character of Gene Silverstein.
- Aaron Costa Ganis and Jon McCormick also had significant roles in the movie, portraying the characters of Cruz and Sam.
- The film depicts an honest portrayal of the menace and danger associated with adolescent drug use.
- The movie page lists several actors making up the cast. Prominent names include Aaron Costa Ganis, playing Cruz and Jon McCormick, acting as Sam.
- Other significant cast members include Mike Steinmetz playing Bobby, Adonis Rodriguez as Ivan, and Christina Saragaglia portraying Roxy.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.6781784
- Longitude: -73.9441579
- Place ID: ChIJCSF8lBZEwokRhngABHRcdoI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
