Candice Levenson Heslov
Producer
1949 - 2005

Dr. Candice Levenson Heslov was a producer, writer, surgeon, wife, sister, daughter, friend, student and colleague. Her passing is mourned by many, yet her legacy will live on in our memories, and in the amazing work she produced in all her fields of endeavor. Whether performing reconstructive surgery on burn and accident victims, or writing scripts and novels, or producing films, Candice undertook her challenges with passion, grace and a true love of life. She lived every moment. She loved every moment.

Candice graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in Fine Arts/Painting. She continued her education at George Washington University Medical School in Washington, D.C., where students practiced their medical skills on members of Congress (Candice always found this most humorous.) Candice completed her surgery residency at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles, and her burn reconstructive fellowship at L.A. County/USC Medical Center. After a tenure with Long Beach-based Harriman Jones Medical Group, Candice retired from surgery in 2003 to focus full-time on film production.

Candice wrote her first novel in 1992 and her first screenplay in 1998. In 2001, Candice wrote and co-produced her first feature length film, Par 6. Conceived while kayaking the Kern River, Par 6 was directed by Grant Heslov, President of Television for George Clooney's and Steven Soderbergh's production company, Section Eight. Based on Candice's memories of her native Texas, Par 6 is a quirky, intelligent comedy that follows one down-and-out family's quest to fulfill their deceased father's dream of building the world's most difficult golf course. Par 6 premiered at the Newport Beach (CA) Film Festival in 2002.

Candice had a deep love of the ocean, living for many years on Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach, CA, with an unobstructed view of the majestic Pacific Ocean. It was in the office of this magnificent home that PCH Filmworks was born, the name inspired by the famous highway that stretches much of the length of the California coastline. There is perhaps no greater creative inspiration than a sunny afternoon spent listening to the sound of the waves, the spray catching your face.

Candice was an athlete, fencing, kayaking, cycling, skiing and perhaps most importantly, walking her dog, Charlie, whenever she had the chance. Candice loved good food and fine wines. She was always reading and watched loads of films. She never stopped studying, never stopped learning.

Candice is survived by her husband, Steve Heslov, also a surgeon. Steve was Candice's greatest fan, and always, always, supported her dreams. Candice will be greatly missed. In continuing PCH Filmworks, Kathy and Randy strive to do justice to Candice's legacy. To produce films that touch and entertain. To remember all things human, and to value each moment as though it might be the last.

Rest in peace, dear friend.

The following are scripts by Candice Levenson Heslov

Triad
The ancient power of the Triad has found it's next threesome. One is Shank, a surfer in Huntington Beach with the soul of a poet. The problem is NOT that Shank's only 19, or that he got through high school by default, or that he can't hold a job or pay the rent. The problem is that Shank's in love.

The Last Swim
When a family wins a free vacation at Hale House, they don't realize they're the sacrifice meant for the horror that lies beneath. The killing pools of water seduces them, then traps them. Can the couple save themselves and their children before it's too late?

Take The High Road
A cowboy's luck goes from bad to worse when he helps a beautiful woman rush her sick pig to the hospital. The pig holds the cure for cancer, and the lovely lady isn't what she seems.

RX
A hypochondriac falls in love with the man of her dreams. In order to win him, she has to get well.

Par 6
Rag-tag family has a dream to build a golf course. Stars: Jeffrey Jones, Valerie Mahaffey, John Carroll Lynch and Dylan Walsh.

A Fine Line (co-written w/ Katherine Hills)
When a woman discovers her husband is having an affair, she sets out to destroy the life of the mistress.

The Contest
Ex-marine Jake Youngblood loves one thing - his son. When Jake's son is kidnapped, Jake is forced to participate in a contest to the death. The other contestants - an actress, a scientist, a biathlete, and a prostitute are all ghosts from his past.

Paper Lanterns
In order for a girl to succeed in 1952, she needs to be waspish thin, blond, and own a Claire McCardell belt. Maggie has the look but not the pedigree. Her summer at the seashore with 'the right' people turns into disaster when friends from 'the old neighborhood' show up.

Cap'n Scrap (Cable Series)
It's the inbetween time and Cap'n Scrap trades garbage from one planet to another. His peaceful 'yang' existence implodes when the Barefoot Doctor stows away on his ship. She's all 'yin', with a drinking problem, a bad liver, and a need to save every mammal on every planetoid, one at a time.

Spin-Out!
Formula One loser, Paco Salazar, redeems himself on the American Le Mans Series.

Mouse Hospital
The doctors are mice, the administrators are cats - it's chaos!

The Mutants of Huntington Beach
Three surfers find out they control the fate of the universe.