HKE Hell's Kitchen Entertainment is an Independent film company based in NYC. It is owned and operated by Mark Lassise and Warren Hemenway. Our mission is simple ~ Write, Create and Film good story with a focus on relative content and strong character development, we will produce a long history of positive results. Mark Lassise - Actor, Writer, Producer Mark began his acting career in his hometown markets of D.C. and Baltimore. He got his start in film on the movie sets of “The Replacements” and “Hannibal”. He landed his first lead role as Shivers in the Lionsgate horror film “Fear of Clowns” directed by Kevin Kangas. After wrapping this film he was accepted and moved to New York City to study under William Esper at the world renowned Esper Studio for two plus years. While working on his chops at Esper he appeared in five short films and a G-Unit rap video for directors Tim Cruz and Edward Roberts. Shortly after finishing at the Esper Studio, Kevin Kangas called for “Fear of Clowns2" which will be released in 2009. From FOC2 he went on to land roles in the Independent feature films; “Calling it Quits” and “The Wreck”. Mark received an opportunity to produce again as well as act in the soon to be released feature “The Quiet Ones” with Courtney Gaines and Tony Todd. In the time away from set Mark spends his time writing, auditioning and building Hell’s Kitchen Entertainment. He continues his journey with appreciation for all who have given him a chance to create with a special thanks to Bill Esper, who helped mold him as an actor and more importantly a man. Currently, Mark is working on pre-production of the independent feature “Say Hello to the Night” with Amel Figueroa, Brandon Brooks and Saint Sinner Entertainment. As well as two short films slated for the summer of 2009; “Sorry we fucked up” and “Subway 24" with HKE business partner and actor Warren Hemenway. Mark's Resume Mark's IMDB Stats Mark Lassise: Personal Website Warren Hemenway - Writer, Actor Warren began his adult life doing mission work in India. After two years he returned to his home town of Baltimore, Md. With a fresh vision of the larger world he excelled on stage. Over the following decade Warren landed supporting roles in “Beyond Therapy”, “Romeo and Juliet”, “The Tempest” and “Inherit the Wind”. These famous works prepared him for leads in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”, “All My Sons” and “Three Days of Rain” in which he received rave reviews playing both Pip and Theo. With feature film roles in the Saint Sinner Productions “The Quiet Ones” (post-production) and the lead in “Say Hello to the Night” (pre-production). Warren is also knee deep in the writing of his first feature named “Godslist”, a suspenseful dramatic story of a mans lust for power with the relentless energy of Gods will.