Le Ann Cheri was a new addition to CFIFN in 2008. She is working to bring family/faith-based films to the industry as she continues to write and direct. Mustang Psycho is a thriller about a blind date that goes terribly wrong and is based on a true story. Using the resources of CFIFN and its members, Le Ann said that her first time Directing was one to remember! Jenn Mullins was Co-Director and D.P. Le Ann was thankful to have Jenn during this process and, in the end, they were able to turn out an exciting film that was truly a successful joint effort between Le Ann Cheri Productions, Oriana East Productions, and CFIFN. Le Ann said that the cast and crew were invaluable to her, and all are to be thanked for their effort and work in making a great film! For a preview of behind the scenes pictures, on the thumbnail photo.
Find additional photos from the set at: www.myspace.com/Leanncheriproductionsllc and www.myspace.com/leanncheri
MILK BUM
In June 2007, CFIFN member TIM PARKER completed his short film about a bum who can't seem to take his eyes off a certain little girl. This intense 7 minute drama was accepted into the Montreal Film Festival in July 2007. Using the resources of CFIFN (and several of it's members) Tim was able to turn out an emotional, entertaining film that is truly representative of the independent spirit. For a slideshow of behind the scenes pictures, click on the thumbnail photo. To see MILK BUM, you can find it on Tim Parker's Myspace page.
College students on a summer paranormal research trip in the Appalachian Mountains must fight for survival when they encounter a bizarre cult with supernatural origins.
The feature horror film Miller's Ridge from Oriana East Productions is in development. The film is based on a script by William Mullins, whose works have been under option to numerous West Coast production companies. Award winning director/editor Jenn Mullins will be co-directing. Production of the film is expected to take place in Southwest Virginia, and postproduction will be based in the coastal film hub of Wilmington, North Carolina.
NEWS UPDATE: Oriana East is also developing MURDER BIZ, a new script by Will Mullins, slated production in summer 2009. Filming will take place in Virginia with post production in Wilmington.
INDEPENDENT FILMMAKING IN WILMINGTON, NC
In 2004, CFIFN member Linda Warden decided to turn the camera on us (quick everybody hide!). Interviewing group members and the independent film community at large, she actually found that filmmakers were quite willing to talk about themselves and their craft. The result is a 30 minute concentrated look at life in Wilmington through the eyes of those that make movies here. See more of Linda's work, here.
SIGHTLINES
In only it's second year in existence, CFIFN decides to hold a screenplay competition. THE PRIZE? We agreed to produce the winning script. All the way from Canada, Charles Hall sends "Sightlines", a taught, emotional piece about letting go of your preconceptions. Produced in early 2002, veteran actor Nick Searcy filled the lead role opposite local rising star, Shaun O'Rourke. Directed by Rich Gehron and filmed in two and a half days, this short was the first locally produced movie to be shot in digital High Definition (using a prototype of the Panasonic Varicam).
The 2005 winner of the CFIFN Screenplay competition, THREE APPLES FALL was produced by CFIFN member Linda Warden through her company, LCW Productions, LLC. The movie is a short fairy tale and stars Bonnie Johnson (PATCH ADAMS, PRINCE OF TIDES, SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY), Aaron Mills, Judy DuBose, and Leah Marie Parker. The crew included several CFIFN members: Alex Dale (DIRECTOR), Tisha Schiavone, Jesse Bowman, Jamie McCullough, Kim Bowman, Courtney Bowman, Margie Devoles, and Jeff Babb.