Well this is a little unexpected! Anastacia is to star in a movie called "All You Can Dream". I am very excited to see what this will turn out like. I think it's going to be really fun for Anastacia to take part in a project like this. You can read the article below.
Dozens of local actors put their talents on display in front of the cameras as Italian film director Valerio Zanoli began shooting his film
“All You Can Dream,” in Wyoming last week. “All You Can Dream” follows overweight high school senior Suzie as she rises against low self-esteem and self-value issues through a talent show with the help of her guardian angel, European singing sensation Anastacia.
Zanoli said his crew shot the film “Hopeful Notes” in the West Michigan area last year. The crew returned this year to cash in on Michigan’s film production incentives, which provide a 40-percent refundable tax credit against the Michigan Business Tax for pre-production and post-production in Michigan.
“It is a funny, family movie with no nudity or drugs or anything like that,” said Zanoli. “There are so few movies like that, with a social message. It is a good way to get families together and spend some quality time together.”
The film features 15 local actors with speaking roles and more than 75 extras. Shooting began two weeks ago at Park Center Lanes and will continue for several days at Resurrection Life Church, Wyoming Park High School, and several other locations throughout the city.
Caledonia High School graduate Laura Shank plays the film’s antagonist, Jessica Jameson, the head cheerleading, junior prom queen who spends the entire film putting Suzie down.
Shank, 21, who received a theater degree from Adrian College this spring, answered a casting call on Facebook and received the role, her first lead in a feature film.
“This is an amazing thing,” she said. “Even though I play a mean role, I really like the film. It shows that no matter what you look like, or who you are, there are always insecurities. It is a great message for high schoolers and teens to learn.”
East Kentwood High School junior Blake Price plays Josh, the captain of the football team.
“I signed up for the tryout, wasn’t sure if I wanted to do it and almost crossed my name off the list,” said the 16-year-old actor who has previous acting experience through the East Kentwood High School theater program. “I got called back and landed the role. Watching some of the other actors film scenes gets you excited and anxious to get in front of the camera as well.”
The combination of tax incentives and a chance meeting brought the production to the Wyoming bowling alley.
“Everyone involved would not be here and none of this money would be spent in this area if it weren’t for the tax incentives,” said Brandon T. David, production manager. “We’ve spent about $175,000 through local vendors. The incentives aren’t costing anyone anything, they are simply saving us as filmmakers money.”
Canda Lomonaco, Park Center Lanes owner, met Valerio at a Wyoming Park talent show when the director was scouting film locations and looking for talent and offered the bowling alley as a setting for the film.
“There is a lot of work that goes into it as they have to change light bulbs and shoot scenes from so many different angles. I’m excited to see how it all comes together,” said Lomonaco. “They used local caterers, bought doughnuts from Marge’s Donut Den, coffee from Biggby, pops from Speedway – it has been a great boost to all the businesses in the area.”
Following the shooting, the film will spend six to eight months in post-production. The film is expected to be released and distributed in summer 2011.
Update: RiverCityLtd:Film shoot today at the studio for: "All You Can Dream". Pop star Anastacia is in the house for the shoot. People everywhere.
According to Anastacia Fan Club Italia Anastacia might be singing the sound-track "Im Tired" with the duo Lexes and Bianca Ryan. Nothing is clear yet. Check back for more info soon :)
“All You Can Dream,” in Wyoming last week. “All You Can Dream” follows overweight high school senior Suzie as she rises against low self-esteem and self-value issues through a talent show with the help of her guardian angel, European singing sensation Anastacia.
Zanoli said his crew shot the film “Hopeful Notes” in the West Michigan area last year. The crew returned this year to cash in on Michigan’s film production incentives, which provide a 40-percent refundable tax credit against the Michigan Business Tax for pre-production and post-production in Michigan.
“It is a funny, family movie with no nudity or drugs or anything like that,” said Zanoli. “There are so few movies like that, with a social message. It is a good way to get families together and spend some quality time together.”
The film features 15 local actors with speaking roles and more than 75 extras. Shooting began two weeks ago at Park Center Lanes and will continue for several days at Resurrection Life Church, Wyoming Park High School, and several other locations throughout the city.
Caledonia High School graduate Laura Shank plays the film’s antagonist, Jessica Jameson, the head cheerleading, junior prom queen who spends the entire film putting Suzie down.
Shank, 21, who received a theater degree from Adrian College this spring, answered a casting call on Facebook and received the role, her first lead in a feature film.
“This is an amazing thing,” she said. “Even though I play a mean role, I really like the film. It shows that no matter what you look like, or who you are, there are always insecurities. It is a great message for high schoolers and teens to learn.”
East Kentwood High School junior Blake Price plays Josh, the captain of the football team.
“I signed up for the tryout, wasn’t sure if I wanted to do it and almost crossed my name off the list,” said the 16-year-old actor who has previous acting experience through the East Kentwood High School theater program. “I got called back and landed the role. Watching some of the other actors film scenes gets you excited and anxious to get in front of the camera as well.”
The combination of tax incentives and a chance meeting brought the production to the Wyoming bowling alley.
“Everyone involved would not be here and none of this money would be spent in this area if it weren’t for the tax incentives,” said Brandon T. David, production manager. “We’ve spent about $175,000 through local vendors. The incentives aren’t costing anyone anything, they are simply saving us as filmmakers money.”
Canda Lomonaco, Park Center Lanes owner, met Valerio at a Wyoming Park talent show when the director was scouting film locations and looking for talent and offered the bowling alley as a setting for the film.
“There is a lot of work that goes into it as they have to change light bulbs and shoot scenes from so many different angles. I’m excited to see how it all comes together,” said Lomonaco. “They used local caterers, bought doughnuts from Marge’s Donut Den, coffee from Biggby, pops from Speedway – it has been a great boost to all the businesses in the area.”
Following the shooting, the film will spend six to eight months in post-production. The film is expected to be released and distributed in summer 2011.
Update: RiverCityLtd:Film shoot today at the studio for: "All You Can Dream". Pop star Anastacia is in the house for the shoot. People everywhere.
According to Anastacia Fan Club Italia Anastacia might be singing the sound-track "Im Tired" with the duo Lexes and Bianca Ryan. Nothing is clear yet. Check back for more info soon :)
0 comments:
Post a Comment