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Association for the Future of Film and Television get involved and "let's make a difference"! www.affttennessee.org ************************************************************************ EAST TN AREA 08/28/10
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., August 24, 2010— after a nationwide 74-city theatrical run and widespread critical acclaim, East Tennesseans once again have the chance to see familiar local landscapes come alive in the feature film That Evening Sun during a special event to promote the DVD release.
On Tuesday, September 7th at 7:30pm, the Clayton Center for the Arts will be transformed into a world-class movie house for a special screening of That Evening Sun starring the legendary Academy Award Nominee Hal Holbrook.
Tickets to the screening are $10.00 each (general admission) and all proceeds benefit the Clayton Center for the Arts. A special Q & A will be held immediately after the screening with Executive Producer Larsen Jay. DVDs and Blu-ray disks will be available for purchase in the lobby throughout the night. A few audience members will also have an opportunity to win a Hal Holbrook autographed DVD.
That Evening Sun was filmed entirely in East Tennessee, specifically in the Blount County, Knoxville, Rockwood and Lenoir City areas. The film is based on the short story I Hate to See that Evening Sun Go Down by acclaimed Tennessee author William Gay. That Evening Sun has won top prizes at 13 film festivals including Austin’s South x Southwest, Nashville, Atlanta, Sarasota, Little Rock, Newport, Indie Memphis, Sidewalk, Secret City, New Hampshire and Naples International Film Festival. The film also received the 2009 Wyatt Award from the Southeastern Film Critics, presented for the film that best represents the South.
The film stars Hal Holbrook (Into the Wild, All the President's Men, The Firm, Wall Street), Ray McKinnon (The Blind Side, O' Brother Where Art Thou?, Deadwood), Walton Goggins (Predators, The Shield), Mia Wasikowska (In Treatment, Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, The Kids are Alright), Carrie Preston (True Blood, Sex in the City, My Best Friend's Wedding, Duplicity), Dixie Carter (Designing Women), Barry Corbin (No Country for Old Men, The Closer, Northern Exposure).
Visit www.ThatEveningSun.com to watch the trailer and learn more about the film. That Evening Sun is produced by Dogwood Entertainment, the film division of Knoxville-based DoubleJay Creative. The film is distributed by Freestyle Releasing, with the DVD being distributed by Image Entertainment.
What: That Evening Sun Movie Screening & DVD Release Event
When: Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 7:30m
Where: Clayton Center for the Arts / Maryville College Campus
Tickets: $10.00 each
General admission (all proceeds benefit the Clayton Center for the Arts). Tickets are available at the door or in advance by calling (865) 981-8590
DVD / Blu-ray disks will be also be available nationwide starting Tuesday, September 7th at major outlets including Amazon.com, Redbox (kiosk), Walmart.com, Fred Meyer, Blockbuster, NCR/TNR (Blockbuster kiosk), Netflix – as well as through the film’s official website www.ThatEveningSun.com. *****************************************
KNOXVILLE AREA 08/24/10
The Norris Little Theatre will be holding open auditions for their upcoming and inaugural production "You Can't Take It With You"! There are two dates to choose from. You need only come to one of them.
Dates/Times : Sept. 9th from 7pm-9pm or Sept. 11th from 10am-12pm
Location : Norris Community Building, 20 Chestnut Drive, Norris, TN 37828
Style : Cold reads from script.
What to Bring: Head shot and resume if you have them. Also, if you have a prepared monologue, we might hear that too.
Requirements : Be available for production dates (Oct.29-31) and rehearsals.
Compensation : No monetary. Just camaraderie and a good credit.
If you have acting talent, this is a great opportunity to be a part of a great community tradition and make history as we resurrect the Norris Little Theatre after a 30yr hiatus! We need plenty of help backstage too, so if you prefer behind the scenes, you can still be a part. Contact: James H., Producer at norrislittletheatre@gmail.com *****************************************************************************************************