Caytha Jentis Grabs Big Names for 'Bad Parents' Film

Production is about to begin for local filmmaker Caytha Jentis' next flick, and she's bringing some big names with her.

According to the Jentis, "Bad Parents" is set to star Janeane Garofalo, Cheri Oteri, Chris Titus and Kristen Johnston. Production is scheduled to begin Oct. 8 and the film is based on the play "It's All About the Kids."

The cast and crew will meet up in Ridgewood on Columbus Day, Jentis told Patch. Actor Michael Boatman will be shooting the first day, the director said.

"Bad Parents" . Council members elected to wave the $1,000 to encourage filming in the hopes of spurring the economy.

Ridgewood's seen a lot of reel action in the past few months, with a Volkswagon commercial, ," and a local news crew talking to Mayor Keith Killion on the Valley Hospital hearings.

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