When: Tonight, Friday, July 7th (Opening Night/New York Premiere)
Media/Guest Check-in/Doors Open: 6:30pm
Screening followed by Filmmakers Q&A: 7pm screening of the 91-minute film followed by 25-minute Q&A
Moderator: John Larocchia, comedian, Founder of Laughter Saves Lives, and former FDNY
Panelists: Co-Directors Gary Matoso and Cameron Zoohori, Executive Producer Peter Yoakum, and Eugene Perry, Firefighters Association of the State of New York 1st Vice President.
Also in attendance: NVFC Chief Executive Officer Sarah Lee and the President of the John Deere Foundation, Nate Clark.
When: Tomorrow, Saturday, July 8th (New York Opening Weekend)
Media/Guest Check-in/Doors Open: 6:30pm
Screening followed by Filmmakers Q&A: 7pm screening of the 91-minute film followed by 25-minute Q&A
Moderator: Chris Gethard, comedian, actor (The Dictator, The Heat, Don't Think Twice)
Panelists: Co-Directors Gary Matoso and Cameron Zoohori, Executive Producer Peter Yoakum, and and Jerry Presta, Chairman of the Nassau County Junior Firefighters Association and Volunteer Firefighter with East Norwich Fire Department in Long Island
Also in attendance: President of the John Deere Foundation, Nate Clark.
When: Sunday, July 9th (New York Opening Weekend)
*Two Opportunities to See the film with special Q&A.*
1st Media/Guest Check-in/Doors Open: 1:30pm
1st Screening followed by Filmmakers Q&A: 2pm screening of the 91-minute film followed by 25-minute Q&A
2nd Media/Guest Check-in/Doors Open: 4:30pm
2nd Screening followed by Filmmakers Q&A: 5pm screening of the 91-minute film followed by 25-minute Q&A
Moderator: John Larocchia, comedian, Founder of Laughter Saves Lives, and former FDNY
Panelists: Co-Director Cameron Zoohori, Associate Producer Louise Colette, and Yitzy Grunwald, Monsey Volunteer Fire Department Volunteer Firefighter and Odd Hours cast member.
“Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat” is inspired by an original story by Peter Yoakum and takes audiences behind the lines of America’s volunteer fire service community. The film is truly a tribute to the nearly 700,000 volunteer firefighters around the country – highlighting their selfless bravery, compassion, motivation, and unfaltering sense of community. The film is presented by John Deere in association with the National Volunteer Fire Council, Hold Fast Features, and Vignette.
This extraordinary film has screened as part of a coveted private screening series including the John Deere Headquarters Screening & Panel event honoring regional fire departments and the National Volunteer Fire Council Board of Directors Screening, with the upcoming Elevate from Brand Storytelling in Sundance, Utah and the NVFC Training Summit.
The “Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat” filmmaking team is led by Co-Director, DP & Producer Gary Matoso, Co-Director & Editor Cameron Zohoori, Executive Producer Peter Yoakum, Casting Director & Associate Producer Louise Colette Matoso, and Composer Dillon Byron.
To support the film in theatres and follow it's journey: www.oddhoursfilm.com