Pascack Valley Magazine - Fall 2007

The Maverick
Film Producer Jon Doscher
How does a guy jump from making home improvements to making movies? Ask Jon Doscher, graduate of Pascack Hills High School's Class of 1989. After befriending one of his clients, actor Danny Aiello, the Woodcliff Lake native abandoned his self-made business and began auditioning for film roles. Today, Doscher can also be found behind the scenes, running his own production company Starline Films... Click Here to Download the entire PDF Article

New Jersey Life Magazine - March 2007

Partners up with Aiello's production company; 3 PHHS alumni return to walk the grounds

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ -

Actor/producer Jon Doscher and members of Starline Films visited Pascack Hills High School today as part of the development of the feature film Anyone's Son and the production on the documentary film Harry: A Communication Breakdown.

Doscher last was in the school when he graduated back in 1989, and was joined on the tour by associate producers Francine Ganguzza (Class of 1977) and Jonathan Moncrief (Class of 1986).  The tour also included members of Academy Award Nominated Actor Danny Aiello's production company, Revolution Earth Productions.  Aiello has already narrated a promotional video, and has agreed to narrate Harry: A Communication Breakdown., and is interested in a leading role for the feature film Anyone's Son.

"It's been a long time since I've walked these hallways," Doscher stated, "and it felt great to be back here."  After a 30-minute meeting with Pascack Hills current principal, Sarah Van Gunten, the tour was conducted by Glen DeMarrais, an assistant principal at the school, and Jeff Levin, a junior at the school and current production assistant for Starline.

Harry: A Communication Breakdown is a documentary film about Harry De La Roche, who was convicted on four counts of first-degree murder in the Thanksgiving weekend 1976 deaths of his father, mother, and two younger brothers.  De La Roche graduated from Pascack Hills in June of 1976.

Several faculty members that were teachers of three returning alumni greeted them during the tour as well.  These included Phil Bernardi, Dan Fallon, Don Hageman, Linda Porcaro, and Jane Conboy.  Van Gunten has agreed to be interviewed for the documentary, discussing the differences between the Pascack Hills of 1976 in comparison to the Pascack Hills of today.

"We wish to thank both Ms. Van Gunten and Mr. DeMarrais for their hospitality today," Doscher commented afterwards.  "The ability to walk the school with our crew, and see so many former teachers, was exciting and very helpful to these projects.  It's wonderful to have their support."

Those already interviewed for the documentary include Bucky Rehain, Greg Rice (Class of 1976), Fran Ganguzza, Rev. H. Roy Nilsen, and author Roberta Roesch, as well as many other alumni.  This, of course, also includes the only on-camera interview with De La Roche himself.

Currently in production, Harry: A Communication Breakdown is scheduled for release on November 28, 2006, the 30^th anniversary of the incident.  The feature film Anyone's Son is scheduled to begin shooting in the fall of 2006.

Danny Aiello agrees to narrate the documentary; Ganguzza joins staff as producer

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ - November 7, 2005 -- Starline Films is proud to announce the development of a partnership with Revolution Earth Productions, the production company of Academy Award Nominated Actor Danny Aiello, to produce the documentary film Harry: A Communication Breakdown.

Aiello has also agreed to narrate the documentary film about Harry De La Roche, who was convicted on four counts of first-degree murder in the Thanksgiving weekend 1976 deaths of his father, mother, and two younger brothers.  Aiello, nominated for his role in Do The Right Thing, will also narrate a promotional video, and is interested in a leading role for the feature film AnyoneÕs Son.

Michael Furno and Daniel F. Doyle, who both co-wrote and directed the documentary films Shorty and UnConventional, will direct and edit Harry: A Communication Breakdown.

In addition, Starline Films is pleased to announce the hiring of Francine Ganguzza as a producer on the De La Roche film projects.  Ms. Ganguzza is a 1977 graduate of Pascack Hills High School in Montvale, where the De La Roche murders took place.  She has also served as a production coordinator for Hollywood/NYC Productions.

Ms. Ganguzza is one of many alumni, teachers, and townspeople that have already been interviewed for the documentary.  Others include Bucky Rehain, Greg Rice (Class of 1976), Rev. H. Roy Nilsen, and author Roberta Roesch.  This also includes the only on-camera interview with De La Roche himself.

Currently in production, Harry: A Communication Breakdown is scheduled for release on November 28, 2006, the 30^th anniversary of the incident.  The feature film Anyone's Son is scheduled to begin shooting in the fall of 2006.

Four areas of child care at Valley Hospital gain over $140,000 in fundraiser

PARK RIDGE, October 22, 2005 -- Powered by a fundraiser called “The Joining Hands: Celebrate Halloween”, the New Jersey Valley Hospital was the recipient of more than $140,000.00. The money, which was specifically earmarked for child related services, was raised at a dinner tonight at the Park Ridge Marriott.

The four areas impacted by the money raised include: Pediatric Hospice, the only comprehensive Pediatric Hospice in New Jersey; a Pediatric Emergency Department Suite; a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; and a Maternal/Fetal Health Suite. The evening included a silent auction, dinner, a live auction, and dancing with live music.

Starline Films, an east coast film company currently in development of the two feature films 4CHOSEN and Anyone’s Son, allocated several items to be auctioned off. They included four tickets to see actor and musician Danny Aiello perform in concert during a dinner, followed by the chance to meet the Academy Award nominated actor. Starline Films also donated a chance for two people to audition for major speaking roles in each of their feature films.

“Without these kinds of auction donations, this fundraiser could not have been so successful,” said Donna MacPhee, Joining Hands Chair. “We wish to thank both Starline Films, and Mr. Aiello, for supporting this important pediatric cause.”

When asked about the event itself, actor/producer Jon Doscher stated, “Donna MacPhee did a wonderful job for the New Jersey Valley Hospital and Ridgewood residents. I look forward to working with her on our Starline Films projects.”

Kevin Leckner, Vice President of Starline Films, commented, “Starline Films is thrilled to be afforded this opportunity to help raise money and public awareness of the great work being done at New Jersey Valley Hospital on behalf of children. It was an honor for our company to be associated with such a worthy endeavor.”

About Starline Films
Now in its 3rd year, Starline Films LLC (www.starlinefilms.com) is a full-fledged, east coast film production company. Able to conceptualize and develop entire film projects from start to finish, Starline Films handles all facets of film production in-house. With offices in both New York and New Jersey, Starline Films is currently in production on several major film projects, including: 4CHOSEN, the story of four young minority basketball players who were violently assaulted with gun fire from two New Jersey State Troopers on the New Jersey Turnpike in 1998; and Anyone’s Son, based on the true story of the murder of four De La Roche family members by their son, Harry Jr., on Thanksgiving weekend of 1976 in northern New Jersey. Both film projects also have documentaries affiliated with them.

Contact: Fran Ganguzza, Media Relations, Starline Films, +1-212-751-7827 or fran@starlinefilms.com