“A DEEP and authentically MOVING story” Los Angeles Times
"A shining monument to the POWER OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT!” Huffington Post
"A very TOUCHING, true-to-life drama with COMPELLING performances. Martin Papazian is a RISING STAR” Jeffrey Lyons – LYONS DEN RADIO
"A movie that has the same impact on issues for returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans that Coming Home had for Vietnam vets." James Barber - Military.com
VISION FILMS TO RELEASE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED “LEAST AMONG SAINTS”
Powerful film about a returning veteran’s struggle for redemption premieres
May 3 on VOD; July 2 on DVD
LOS ANGELES, CA (April 10, 2013) – Following a successful theatrical run at AMC Theaters last fall, the critically acclaimed film LEAST AMONG SAINTS, about a combat veteran’s journey to redemption through his service to an orphaned boy, will be released on May 3 by Vision Films on iNDemand’s Cable VOD Platforms(Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications, Brighthouse Communications), and Vubiquity (AT&T U-verse, Verizon Fios, Charter Communications) as well as Dish Network. The film will also be available for digital download at Amazon On Demand, Apple iTunes, Microsoft XBox, and Sony Playstation. Links to rent or buy the film are available at the film’s website: www.leastamongsaints.com.
The DVD will be available on July 2 and will feature commentary by the director/writer/star Martin Papazian, as well as a number of featurettes and deleted scenes.
LEAST AMONG SAINTS is the debut film by actor, writer, and director Martin Papazian. It also stars Tristan Lake Leabu, Lara San Giacomo, A.J. Cook, and Charles S. Dutton.
“Since our theatrical run in October that reached 21 cities over a seven week roll out and with the dozens of grassroots screenings we've done for veterans and non-profits that support veterans, to see audiences across the country be so moved by our film has been an immensely gratifying experience," said Papazian. “I’m so pleased that the film will finally be available to an even wider audience and can’t wait to share this with the world.”
More information about the film is available at www.leastamongsaints.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeastAmongSaints
Twitter: @LA_Saints
Coming home to a broken marriage and uncertain future, veteran Anthony Hayward (Papazian) thinks he’s at the end of his rope. But when his troubled ten year-old neighbor, Wade (Tristan Lake Leabu), calls out for help, Anthony can’t seem to turn away.
To the dismay of the boy’s embattled social worker (Laura San Giacomo), Anthony sets out on a fool’s quest to help this heartbroken but hard to reach child find his long-lost father, who might not even exist. In the midst of this new mission – the first that seems to matter since his return -- Anthony begins to come to grips with both the costs of war and the universal power of human connection.
LEAST AMONG SAINTS was the winner of the 2013 Sedona Film Festival Audience Award and has been nominated for a PRISM award (feature film category) by the Entertainment Industries Council (EIC) .
Described by Military.com as "a movie that has the same impact on issues for returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans that Coming Home had for Vietnam vets," Papazian’s film has been praised by veteran groups as an authentic portrait of one man’s struggle with the aftermaths of war and his quest for redemption.
"A shining monument to the POWER OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT!” Huffington Post
"A very TOUCHING, true-to-life drama with COMPELLING performances. Martin Papazian is a RISING STAR” Jeffrey Lyons – LYONS DEN RADIO
"A movie that has the same impact on issues for returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans that Coming Home had for Vietnam vets." James Barber - Military.com
VISION FILMS TO RELEASE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED “LEAST AMONG SAINTS”
Powerful film about a returning veteran’s struggle for redemption premieres
May 3 on VOD; July 2 on DVD
LOS ANGELES, CA (April 10, 2013) – Following a successful theatrical run at AMC Theaters last fall, the critically acclaimed film LEAST AMONG SAINTS, about a combat veteran’s journey to redemption through his service to an orphaned boy, will be released on May 3 by Vision Films on iNDemand’s Cable VOD Platforms(Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications, Brighthouse Communications), and Vubiquity (AT&T U-verse, Verizon Fios, Charter Communications) as well as Dish Network. The film will also be available for digital download at Amazon On Demand, Apple iTunes, Microsoft XBox, and Sony Playstation. Links to rent or buy the film are available at the film’s website: www.leastamongsaints.com.
The DVD will be available on July 2 and will feature commentary by the director/writer/star Martin Papazian, as well as a number of featurettes and deleted scenes.
LEAST AMONG SAINTS is the debut film by actor, writer, and director Martin Papazian. It also stars Tristan Lake Leabu, Lara San Giacomo, A.J. Cook, and Charles S. Dutton.
“Since our theatrical run in October that reached 21 cities over a seven week roll out and with the dozens of grassroots screenings we've done for veterans and non-profits that support veterans, to see audiences across the country be so moved by our film has been an immensely gratifying experience," said Papazian. “I’m so pleased that the film will finally be available to an even wider audience and can’t wait to share this with the world.”
More information about the film is available at www.leastamongsaints.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeastAmongSaints
Twitter: @LA_Saints
Coming home to a broken marriage and uncertain future, veteran Anthony Hayward (Papazian) thinks he’s at the end of his rope. But when his troubled ten year-old neighbor, Wade (Tristan Lake Leabu), calls out for help, Anthony can’t seem to turn away.
To the dismay of the boy’s embattled social worker (Laura San Giacomo), Anthony sets out on a fool’s quest to help this heartbroken but hard to reach child find his long-lost father, who might not even exist. In the midst of this new mission – the first that seems to matter since his return -- Anthony begins to come to grips with both the costs of war and the universal power of human connection.
LEAST AMONG SAINTS was the winner of the 2013 Sedona Film Festival Audience Award and has been nominated for a PRISM award (feature film category) by the Entertainment Industries Council (EIC) .
Described by Military.com as "a movie that has the same impact on issues for returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans that Coming Home had for Vietnam vets," Papazian’s film has been praised by veteran groups as an authentic portrait of one man’s struggle with the aftermaths of war and his quest for redemption.
VIOLET & DAISY
Violet (Alexis Bledel) and Daisy (Saoirse Ronan) are a pair of gum-cracking teenage assassins who casually snuff out crime figures in New York City, distracted only by the fact that a concert by their favorite pop idol Barbie Sunday has suddenly been canceled.
Determined to raise cash for some Barbie Sunday dresses, the duo takes on a new hit job targeting a mysterious loner (James Gandolfini) who leads them into an unexpected odyssey of self-examination and catapults the junior enforcers into a world beyond Barbie Sunday and bullets for pay.
From Academy Award-winning screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher (PRECIOUS) comes a mesmerizing hybrid of New York City crime fable and existential coming-of-age drama. In VIOLET & DAISY teenage kicks match wits with adult-world turmoil, placing three wounded souls into a line of fire none expected — themselves.
VIOLET & DAISY was written and directed by Academy Award-winner Geoffrey Fletcher. The film has a running time of 88 minutes and is not yet rated by the MPAA. Cinedigm will release VIOLET & DAISY in June, 2013.
Determined to raise cash for some Barbie Sunday dresses, the duo takes on a new hit job targeting a mysterious loner (James Gandolfini) who leads them into an unexpected odyssey of self-examination and catapults the junior enforcers into a world beyond Barbie Sunday and bullets for pay.
From Academy Award-winning screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher (PRECIOUS) comes a mesmerizing hybrid of New York City crime fable and existential coming-of-age drama. In VIOLET & DAISY teenage kicks match wits with adult-world turmoil, placing three wounded souls into a line of fire none expected — themselves.
VIOLET & DAISY was written and directed by Academy Award-winner Geoffrey Fletcher. The film has a running time of 88 minutes and is not yet rated by the MPAA. Cinedigm will release VIOLET & DAISY in June, 2013.
PERSEPHONE
My Big Fat Greek Wedding star Louis Mandylor teams up with Greek American Krystal White and Lainie Kazan (also an alumnus of My Big Fat Greek Wedding) in a beautiful short film inspired by Greek mythology, forbidden love, and the determination to never give up hope. Executive produced by the established Greek screenwriter Evan Spiliotopoulos, whose latest studio project is MGM/Paramount's Hercules starring Dwayne Johnson. Please enjoy the sneak preview of the film and stayed tuned! Persephone is off to the festivals soon!
Cloud Filmmaking
Tiffany Shlain will be giving the keynote address at the Tribeca Film Institute's second annual TFI INTERACTIVE, a daylong conference at the Tribeca Film Festival (TFF). During her keynote, Tiffany will present a live version of her "Cloud Filmmaking Manifesto," which she first published at last year's TFF. She will describe her new participatory way of making films collaboratively with people all over the world and premiere a short film about the process.
To date, Tiffany has released 3 films created with the Cloud Filmmaking process and customized these for free for nearly 500 nonprofits worldwide (offering films to nonprofits is a key part of the Cloud Filmmaking concept).
Her most recent film, Brain Power: From Neurons to Networks, was just selected by the U.S. State Department as one of the films to represent America in the 2013-14 American Film Showcase.
Made possible by the support of the Ford Foundation, TFI Interactive (#TFIi) is in its second year and assembles the brightest thinkers and innovators from the worlds of film, media, gaming, technology and society to explore storytelling in the digital age through an all-day forum. The event will take place from 9:30am – 5:00pm at the IAC Building and is open to all TFF badge holders and invited guests. If you don't have a TFF badge but would like to attend, please let me know, as I can have you added to Tiffany's personal guest list.
Tiffany is available for interviews during the festival to discuss her innovative Cloud Filmmaking process.
ABOUT TIFFANY SHLAIN
Tiffany Shlain is a filmmaker, artist, founder of the Webby Awards, and co-founder of The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences. She is known for illuminating complex ideas in culture, science, technology and life through unique films, dynamic talks, and innovative projects. Her last four films premiered at Sundance, including her 2011-acclaimed feature documentary, Connected: An Autoblogography about Love, Death & Technology. Tiffany’s latest film series, Let it Ripple: Mobile Films for Global Change, is paving the way for a new kind of collaborative filmmaking that her film studio calls CLOUD FILMMAKING. The series will include 16 two to 10-minute films focused on important aspects of human life. Each film invites participants to submit videos that are used to create powerful shorts that are customized for free and given to not-for-profit organizations all over the world. For more information, visit www.tiffanyshlain.com. Twitter @tiffanyshlain.
To date, Tiffany has released 3 films created with the Cloud Filmmaking process and customized these for free for nearly 500 nonprofits worldwide (offering films to nonprofits is a key part of the Cloud Filmmaking concept).
Her most recent film, Brain Power: From Neurons to Networks, was just selected by the U.S. State Department as one of the films to represent America in the 2013-14 American Film Showcase.
Made possible by the support of the Ford Foundation, TFI Interactive (#TFIi) is in its second year and assembles the brightest thinkers and innovators from the worlds of film, media, gaming, technology and society to explore storytelling in the digital age through an all-day forum. The event will take place from 9:30am – 5:00pm at the IAC Building and is open to all TFF badge holders and invited guests. If you don't have a TFF badge but would like to attend, please let me know, as I can have you added to Tiffany's personal guest list.
Tiffany is available for interviews during the festival to discuss her innovative Cloud Filmmaking process.
ABOUT TIFFANY SHLAIN
Tiffany Shlain is a filmmaker, artist, founder of the Webby Awards, and co-founder of The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences. She is known for illuminating complex ideas in culture, science, technology and life through unique films, dynamic talks, and innovative projects. Her last four films premiered at Sundance, including her 2011-acclaimed feature documentary, Connected: An Autoblogography about Love, Death & Technology. Tiffany’s latest film series, Let it Ripple: Mobile Films for Global Change, is paving the way for a new kind of collaborative filmmaking that her film studio calls CLOUD FILMMAKING. The series will include 16 two to 10-minute films focused on important aspects of human life. Each film invites participants to submit videos that are used to create powerful shorts that are customized for free and given to not-for-profit organizations all over the world. For more information, visit www.tiffanyshlain.com. Twitter @tiffanyshlain.