Table 21 Films is a San Francisco-based independent film production company that develops and produces narrative and documentary films.
A man searching for direction finds himself inheriting his father's job as a waiter in the oldest restaurant in San Francisco, an insurmountable debt, and a desperate need for money. When he discovers that he works alongside an eccentric old cook with bags of money tied around his body, Nick learns how far a man has to go to discover himself.
We are currently seeking funding and attachments for Tony's Money. You can download a PDF prospectus here.
The Poker House is set in a poor, small town in Iowa, circa 1976. An ordinary day in young Agnes' (Jennifer Lawrence) life is anything but. With a strung-out mother (Selma Blair), a pimp (Bokeem Woodbine) and a home overrun by gamblers, thieves and johns, Agnes is simply trying to survive with her two young sisters (Sophia Bairley and Chloe Grace Moretz). Inspired by true events this poignant, gritty film portrays lives that rise above dismal circumstances, and marks a powerful beginning for first time writer & director Lori Petty.
The Poker House was an award-winning film that marked the feature film debut for Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence and had strong performances by Jennifer, Selma Blair and Chloe Moretz. It was distributed by A24.
Email: peter@table21films.com / Phone: (415) 601-9481 / IMDB
Peter Quartaroli is an actor / producer / writer who has worked consistently in film and television over a 35 plus year career. Peter has been a Screen Actors Guild member since 1986 and is credited in a variety of capacities in over 50 productions.
Earlier acting work has included the studio films Scorpion King with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Barry Levinson’s Bandits with Billy Bob Thornton and Cate Blanchett, and David Fincher’s Zodiac with Mark Ruffalo. Past independent films have been in a variety of different festivals around the world, on network and cable television, including acting credits in over 40 film and television projects.
Peter started the production company Table 21 Films in San Francisco and works closely as an Executive Producer with Double Dutch Productions in Los Angeles. He co-produced the feature film The Poker House, directed by Lori Petty and distributed by A24. He has worked as a producer on the feature films Broken Arrows, Confined, and Isolated, as well as multiple short films. He also has a collaborative slate of films under development for Reel SF.
Peter is a founding member of the Film SF Alliance, which focuses on support for the San Francisco Film Commission and the Northern California film community.
Peter also owns the iconic restaurant Sam’s Grill & Seafood along with Sam’s Tavern. Sam’s has been a part of San Francisco history since 1867.
Email: heidi@table21films.com / IMDB
Heidi McGowen joins Table 21 Films after completing work on the George Lucas and Rick McCallum-produced Red Tails (2012), shot entirely in Prague, Czech Republic and Croatia. Heidi is a 30-year veteran of film & television. While earning her degree in marketing & finance her career began with CNN/Headline News as an intern in the sales department. After graduating from Alabama State University, Heidi began working in Atlanta, GA, for ABC affiliate WSB-TV. Heidi worked in the television sales department and as a researcher and associate producer for local programming. That work eventually led to her interest in long form journalism, documentaries and film.
In Atlanta, Heidi was able to work on a variety of film projects including the Oscar nominated documentary Chasing the Dream... The Hank Aaron Story, feature films: Fried Green Tomatoes, Trespass and The War. Heidi earned membership into the Directors Guild of America and in 1996 worked on the Official Olympic film with legendary director / Olympic historian, Bud Greenspan. Heidi has worked as an Assistant Director on feature films including Black Dog, Dead Presidents, Big Momma's House, Smoke Signals and numerous television series, which include Nash Bridges, The Corner, and most, recently, Girlfriends and Ugly Betty.
Throughout the years Heidi has formed cohesive and productive relationships with talent and crews. She is well versed in industry-specific software, and has extensive knowledge of union and labor laws. It is Heidi's combination of skill sets along with extensive set experience that make her an invaluable member of the production and development team for Table 21 Films.
