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In the perfectly normal town of Louisville, KY, there is a perfectly normal man living the perfect life. GIL BELLOWS stars as David Dailey–a man who has it all: A great career, a community that loves him, and an enduring marriage. But beneath the surface, David’s idyllic world is crumbling. He’s haunted by a series of mysterious notes that warn of an imminent fall from grace. His sultry wife Susan (KIM RAVER) is hell-bent on expanding the horizons of their sex life–with or without him. His longtime assistant Whit (JAMIE HARROLD) is gunning for his job. And he finds himself increasingly attracted to Melody Carpenter (JENNIFER WESTFELDT), a curious stranger he instinctively trusts because he assumes she doesn’t know him well enough to betray him.

Complicating matters, Melody’s jilted boyfriend Sean (CHRISTIAN KANE), a charming and talented trust fund baby, regards David and Melody’s fledging friendship with contempt. As his jealousy seethes deeper, he concocts a devious plan to win her back, unaware his overly protective father (STACY KEACH) has ordered his number one ally (ELIZABETH PEÑA) to keep an eye on everyone involved.

As David and Melody grow closer, they discover they have much in common–including the maddening suspicion they’re each being stalked–and are plunged into a harrowing web of desire, deceit, and paranoia. Suddenly, the man everyone loves fears everyone has a reason to bring him down. As his perfect life veers further and further off course, David is about learn that the biggest danger of having it all is having everything to lose.

Lunacy Unlimited Productions, in association with Blue & Grey Film Ventures, proudly presents KEEP YOUR DISTANCE. Directed by Stu Pollard from his original script, the talented cast of includes Gil Bellows, Jennifer Westfeldt, Christian Kane, Kim Raver, Elizabeth Peña, Stacy Keach, and Jamie Harrold. Produced by Pollard and Christina Varotsis, the accomplished production team includes director of photography Matthew Irving, production designer Nick Riera, editors Terry Kelley and Maysie Hoy, costume designer Rebekah Wiest, and composer Chris Anderson.

KEEP YOUR DISTANCE is presently in the final stages of post-production.




DAVID DAILEY
(GIL BELLOWS)
"Mr. Louisville." A ubiquitous radio show talk-show host. His popularity is unrivaled, he's every merchant's favorite pitchman, and he's got a heart of gold--frequently using his celebrity to support local charities.

MELODY CARPENTER
(JENNIFER WESTFELDT)
An outwardly flawless, exceedingly confident career girl. But on the inside, it's a different story. A recent divorcee, she's starting to fear her life isn't going to turn out how she planned.


SEAN VOIGHT (CHRISTIAN KANE)
Hip, handsome, and relentless in his pursuits, the number one of which is Melody.

SUSAN DAILEY
(KIM RAVER)
David's stunning and sophisticated wife. Altruistic like her husband, and an expert player at the society game.

WHIT HARRINGTON
(JAMIE HARROLD)
David's assistant. Dropped out of community college to pursue a career in radio. Six years ago.

BROOKS VOIGHT
(STACY KEACH)
Sean's father. A self-made success whose terse nature often makes him more intimidating than inviting.

MICHAELA RUIZ (ELIZABETH PEÑA)
Brooks' administrative assistant for years. Practically a member of the family.



As much a character as it is a setting, Pollard's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, serves as the backdrop for his second feature film. The area's natural beauty and its supportive, film friendly community made for a incredibly collaborative and cohesive filmmkaing experience.

Click on any of the boxes below to visit just a few of the Louisville landmarks that appear as locations in KEEP YOUR DISTANCE:

     
     

 

 

 

 





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