Principal Photography Ends on Santiago’s Dark Comedy “Trash Fire”

It’s a wrap on Ray Santiago’s latest project…

Principal photography has officially ended on the dark comedy Trash Fire, featuring the 31-year-old Latino actor.

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From writer-director Richard Bates Jr., the film stars Adrian Grenier (Entourage) and Angela Trimbur.

The film is a comedy take on psychological thrillers, focusing on a man forced to confront his past when he and his girlfriend end up entangled in a web of lies, deceit and murder.

It also stars Fionnula Flanagan, AnnaLynne McCord, Matthew Gray Gubler, Sally Kirkland, Ezra Buzzington and Molly McCook.

Filming took place in Los Angeles.

Santiago’s previous projects include television appearances on My Name is Earl, Crossing Jordan, Law & Order: LA and Dexter.

Gual’s “Tasting Menu” Set for Distribution in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand

It looks like Roger Gual’s latest project will be seen throughout the world…

Magnolia Pictures and Vendetta Films have each closed deals to distribute the 39-year-old Spanish director’s latest film Tasting Menu.

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Gual’s Spanish-language ensemble comedy centers on a couple who book a table at the best restaurant in the world. But by the time the reservation rolls around, they’ve already been separated for a year. As it’s the last night before the culinary gem closes forever, they decide they can’t miss the unique event and meet at the restaurant.

Magnolia Pictures has acquired all distribution rights in the U.S., while Vendetta Films has taken Australia and New Zealand.

Stephen Rea, Fionnula Flanagan, Claudia Bassols, Jan Cornet and Togo Igawa star.

Tasting Menu’s release in Gual’s native Spain is set for June 14.