I've known of Brad and Tony Vallone since back in 2005 when they started submitting to my weekly online film festival. Even from then, almost 3 years ago, their work showed astounding maturity. They blew us all out of the water, so when I heard they were working on a new film with some pretty big names attached, I was only half-floored.

I had the chance to attend one of their location shoots last year, but wasn't able to make it. I have the feeling I'll regret that for a good long while.

After making the cut for Tribeca's film festival (which I also missed out on attending) they screened it again at NYU. I enjoyed the film quite a bit, and was lucky enough to chat with the director before and after. He was a great sport and Indy Mogul wishes them all the luck in the future.

Make a special point to visit their production blog, there's a wealth of info on all the trials, tribulations, and successes of crafting their flick. I particularly like the post explaining how they build a Hollywood-quality crane for $1,500 (the cost of one day of crane rental).

Some information on Palo Alto ...

"Palo Alto is the story of four college freshman on their last night of Thanksgiving Break, their first time back since leaving for school. We follow them as they come to realize that their small town, once seemingly boring and meaningless, has much more to offer then they ever expected."

Cast | Tom Arnold ... Morgan | Aaron Ashmore ... Alec | Eve Brent ... Susan Pierce | Hailey Bright ... Jessica | Shoshana Bush ... Audrey | Christina DeRosa ... Girl 2 - Ashley | Ryan Hansen ... Anthony | Robin Hines ... Becky | Jay Joshua Hoffman ... Jay Bob | Johnny Lewis ... Nolan | Jason McMahon ... Dave the Stoner | Justin Mentell ... Ryan | Autumn Reeser ... Jaime | Connor Ross ... Andrew | Ben Savage ... Patrick | Edward Singletary ... Doctor | Rosalie Ward ... Amy