2019; To The Bitter End: Behind Closed Doors – TV Series (COMPLETED)

2019; To The Bitter End: Behind Closed Doors – TV Series (COMPLETED)

A classical musician suffering from the loss of his brother falls prey to paranormal activity feeding off of his depression, and tensions escalate when his sister Kathy takes matters into her own hands, until Evelyn Bishop shows up.

EVELYN BISHOP – A British army nurse and wife (unknown to both Kathy and Billy) of James, the deceased brother. She arrives unannounced into Kathy’s life claiming to be her brother’s widow throwing Kathy into a state of uncertainty. Kathy has been after James’ inheritance money all season, and after she thinks she’s about to get it, Evelyn, James’ widow, arrives with a claim for it.  Despite being a hardened nurse from the British military, Evelyn is a sophisticated woman. Fashionable, confident, and walks with a purpose in life. Though scared at what may lie ahead with the answers she is seeking about James’ life, she presses on.

Janine will be in the following episode’s in season 1

  • 1.1 The Beginning of the End
  • 1.5 Past, Present and Future
  • 1.6 All Roads Lead to You (season finale)

To The Bitter End: Behind Closed Doors is proudly showcasing on Amazon Prime.

It premieres on Amazon UK December 2019. CLICK to watch.  It will be on Amazon in the US at a slightly later date.

 

 

2019; Covert Activity – Film (COMPLETED)

2019; Covert Activity – Film (COMPLETED)

Tired of living the mundane life, Owain McClure sets out to make a movie to honor his late mother’s life as a spy. Recruiting his almost equally enthusiastic pal Hamish to cast aside such ordinary thoughts of a pension plan and make the ultimate spy-thriller; as he plans to shoot the film undercover at the place where they work.

SHARICE (Played by Janine) is a wannabe actress who will do literally anything to catch the directors attention until she gets that role!

The Film has been doing really well on the festival circuit and has already won awards at:

  • Winner! Honorable Mention – Best Comedy: Top Shorts Film Festival
  • Winner! Jury Prize – Best Assembly Cast: Culver City Film Festival
  • Winner! Honorable Mention: Global Shorts, Los Angeles
  • Winner! Silver Award – Best Comedy Short: Independents Shorts Award

 

2018; Illville – TV Pilot (COMPLETED)

2018; Illville – TV Pilot (COMPLETED)

“A young boy is killed by a police officer (Lynch), and his family and friends are looking to avenge his death.”

Janine stars as Becky, mistress to Jimmy Lynch; a police officer. Becky is completely different to his wife, and Lynch can feel free with her. She doesn’t judge him and she’s fun to be around. She keeps him sane when everything is caving in on him. Becky is a very flirtatious, confident, extrovert woman. She uses her sexuality to get what she wants. She uses men to fill in a void and deal with her pain. She does not love Jimmy, but she has become very fond of him.

The TV Pilot has already been getting some attention:

  • Nominated Best Screenplay: Las Vegas Black Film Festival 2018
  • Official Selection: Black Screenplays Matter 2018
  • Official Selection: Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival 2019

 

 

2018; 6:38: The Death of Ronni Chasen – Film (FILMING)

2018; 6:38: The Death of Ronni Chasen – Film (FILMING)

Janine plays an agent in the crime movie thats based on a true story.

The story unfolds on an in-depth investigation of a Los Angeles homecide.

Janine stars alongside Roslyn Gentle (American Crime Story). The film is directed and written by Ryan Katzenbach (Titanic: Sinking The Myths)

More details to come soon….

2018; Modern American Nightmare – Film (COMPLETED)

2018; Modern American Nightmare – Film (COMPLETED)

Modern American Nightmare is about a guy called Billy.  He is battling emotions over the loss of his brother in the Iraq war.  He is consumed by a demonic presence which is forcing him to live his greatest nightmare – himself.  Dr Asher (played by Janine Gateland) is his therapist who tries to get Billy to overcome his emotions but with dia consequences.

The Film has been doing really well on the festival circuit and has already won awards at:

  • Semi Finalist Award Winner for Best Film: Los Angeles CineFest
  • Nominated for Best Film: Direct Monthly Online Film Festival
  • Official Selection: IndieCapitol Film Awards in Washington DC
  • Official Selection: Branson International Film Festival in Minnesota
  • Official Selection: Indy Spotlight Network
  • Official Selection: Los Angeles Cinefest online 2018

Amazone

Modern American Nightmare is proudly showcasing on Amazon Prime.

It premiered on Amazon UK on the 4th July, 2018. CLICK to rent or buy.

It will be on Amazon in the US at a slightly later date.

2018; Turn Off The Lights – PLAY (COMPLETED)

2018; Turn Off The Lights – PLAY (COMPLETED)

Janine starred in the modern play ‘Turn Off The Lights’ at McCadden Place Theater in the heart of Hollywood.

She played ‘Samantha McCallister’, the fashion conscious entertainment lawyer who tries to protect her family when her father is in danger.

Janine was also the executive producer for this show too.

The play was a sell out and became a huge success.  The production was also filmed and is now on IMDb

2015; F***, Marry, Kill – Film (COMPLETED – CURRENTLY ON FESTIVAL CIRCUIT)

2015; F***, Marry, Kill – Film (COMPLETED – CURRENTLY ON FESTIVAL CIRCUIT)

Janine is so pleased to be finally creating her own work. She starred in the movie in a leading role as ‘Tiffany Forbes’ and was also the co executive producer and writer. Filming was on location at Lake Isabella in the Mojave Desert, CA.

F***, Marry, Kill is a short thriller, directed by Scott Donovan.  The story follows three sisters traveling through the Mojave Desert on their way to their brothers wedding.  A sinister turn of events leads them to a twisted, maddening town where a psychotic, cult-like community kidnaps women and forces them to marry, procreate or be sacrificed.  These residents seem hell bent on making it their final destination.

32 year old Tiffany Forbes is a Casino manager at the Tropicana Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Since her failed marriage from her cheating husband, Tiffany has been on a downward spiral finding a new fling every week!

Tiffany hasn’t seen her sisters in over a year since the disastrous wedding, and now shamefully faces the music of her past mess up before plunged into a messy desert disaster.

The movie has been doing great on the festival circuit and so far…

October 2017:

  • ‘F***, Marry, Kill’ premieres at ‘The Sunscreen Film Festival’ in Hermosa Beach, CA.

June 2018:

  • Won, WINNER ‘Direct Monthly Online Film Festival’ – Winner Halloween Film Competition, Best D.O.P.
  • Won, SEMI-FINALIST Award at ‘CineFest’.

July 2018:

  • Won, WINNER at ‘Aab International Film Festival’, India.

September 2018:

  • Official Selection at ‘Birmingham Horror Festival’, UK.
  • Won, Honorable Mention Award at ‘Los Angeles Movie Awards’, Hollywood.  Held at The Complex Theater in Hollywood.

October 2018:

  • Official Selection at IOFF – Independent Online Film Festival.

November 2018:

  • Won, FINALIST at ‘Fabulous Short Film Night’, London, UK.
  • Won, SEMI-FINALIST at ‘Hollywood Screenings Film Festival’.

December 2018:

  • Won, FINALIST at ‘Best Independents International Film Festical’, Germany.
  • Won, WINNER at ‘Hollywood Verge Film Awards’ – Best Film, Best Production Design, Best Horror.
2016; NorthSiders – TV Series (PRE-PRODUCTION)

2016; NorthSiders – TV Series (PRE-PRODUCTION)

Janine is pleased to announce she has just booked the sitcom “Northsiders” with Shire Productions.  She will be playing Jenny.

The Show focuses on, no matter what the world thinks of you, you’re special just the way you are!  Including the bizarre dysfunctional young adults, who must co-exist in Chicago.

 

2015; The Closing – Film (COMPLETED)

2015; The Closing – Film (COMPLETED)

After the death of her husband, Mrs Holbrook wants to sell her house.  Frank, a greedy real estate agent tries to swindle her but finds out he made a fatal mistake.

Janine plays Laura, Frank’s fiancé and confidante, putting up with his dodgy dealings and tries to save him when he goes missing.

The Closing is due to go to all the leading film festivals in the horror genre.