July 27, 2017 - Enid, OK - OKLAHOMA PREMIERE OF AWARD WINNING NEW SHORT FILM “FALLING SOUTH” in ENID STARRING ERIKA ERVIN OF AMERICAN HORROR STORY FREAKSHOW
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“Falling South” will have its Oklahoma premiere during The FLY Film Festival. The film made a world premiere in The Cayman International Film Festival at the beginning of July. During the Fort Worth Indie Film Showcase, “Falling South” was awarded Best Overall Foreign Short, the Audience Choice Award for Short Film, and the “Every Woman” Award for best film, short or feature, about women’s experience.
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“Falling South” is a short film about a woman who puts Rochester in the rear view as she runs away from her husband. She has never been on her own and doesn't know if she'll make it as her resources are stripped away. She meets diverse women who offer connection, insight, and laughter on the road to Florida and a possible new life. It is a drama with moments of comedy.
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“Falling South” is the first starring role for lead actor Madeline Barr. She is a graduate of Tisch and has been working as an actor in New York City, primarily creating new plays. Erika Ervin, who is a supporting actor, played a starring role in American Horror Story: Freakshow. Erika Ervin, known professionally as Amazon Eve, tours the world modeling and making public appearances. At 6'8" without heels, Amazon Eve has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest model in the world in 2011. Ervin has also appeared in Hemlock Grove, and more. She is in two feature films that are in post production, Chimera and Dead Squad.
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Other cast members include Marlyn Mason, Eric T. Miller, and a comedy legend. Marlyn is loved the world over by Elvis fans. She was Elvis’ leading lady in The Trouble with Girls. Marlyn has also appeared in most of our classic television shows: The Odd Couple, Marcus Welby, M.D., Barnaby Jones, Bonanza, and many more. Eric T. Miller is a New York City based actor who often brings new plays to life and has appeared on a number of television shows: Person of Interest, The Black List, The Unusuals, and Elementary. Making a cameo towards the end of the film is a comedy legend that fans of Johnny Carson and SOAP will be tickled to discover.
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Writer/Director/Producer Lorraine Portman is an award winning Playwright, Screenwriter, and Filmmaker. She taught Playwriting and Screenwriting at Flagler College in Saint Augustine, Florida for ten years. She holds a B.A. in Theater from Smith College and M.F.A. in Film from Florida State University. Lorraine also attended the National Theater Institute at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center. She has written and directed seven short films and a feature. Her screenplays have been placing in national and international competitions. Lorraine was presented with the Paul Schrader Screenwriting award by James V. Hart this year at the Cayman International Film Festival. Mr. Hart was presented with a lifetime achievement award the same evening for his work on HOOK, CONTACT, BRAM STOKER’S DRACULA, and many more.
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The cast and crew represent a very diverse group of people, with women in many key positions. Director of Photography Diana Matos has solid credentials as a camera assistant on TV Shows, Younger, House of Cards, and Project Runway, major motion pictures, Ricki and the Flash, Ghostbusters, and more, and has been shooting indie movies as the head of the camera department. The cast and crew went on a two thousand mile road trip last October to make the film. They shot on location in Niagara Falls; Rochester, New York; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Tennga, Georgia; Crescent City and Pierson, Florida. There are worlds in this film that have never been explored on screen before. During the shoot, Hurricane Matthew hit Florida and the filmmakers returned to find locations with downed trees and homes without air conditioning and water.
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“Falling South” is nominated for Best Short Film in the FLY Film Festival. Erika Ervin is also nominated for her work as Best Female Actor in a Short Film.
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“Falling South” will screen Friday at 9:00 PM in the Joan L. Allen Hall and Saturday at 6:00 PM Ballroom Theater, Enid Symphony Hall.
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The 4th Annual FLY Film Festival will be held August 4-6, 2017 at Enid Symphony Hall. Festival Passes can be purchased at the door, or online at www.flyfilmfestival.org. 1 Day, 2 Day, 3 Day, and VIP Passes are available. VIP Passes guarantee admission to the entire Festival, including exclusive after-party access, and the official FLY t-shirt and swag bag. A daily schedule of movies and events is at www.flyfilmfestival.org/schedule.
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Award Winning Short Film Gets Oklahoma Premiere In Enid
