Montana Feature Film In Development, Entering Into
Casting Stage
First
film of trilogy to shoot in fall of 2004
Casting
is under way for the feature film, Miranda and Starlight to be produced
and directed by Robert Kollar of Top Herrmann Entertainment, Inc.
and Hollywood veteran, Emile Razpopov of Global Studios, Inc., in
conjunction with Starlight Film Partners 1, L.L.C. This is the first
film of a planned trilogy based on the Starlight Series of books
by Montana author Janet Muirhead Hill. A seven-week shoot in the
fall of 2004 in Southwestern Montana is planned. Casting for the
three main child roles will begin July 16, and 17, 2004.
Kollar,
who is one of the founding coordinators of Montanas Hatch
Fest Film Festival, has long had a vision for making a Montana based
film. He was so touched by Hills Miranda and Starlight that
he immediately knew he had found the perfect story to fulfill this
dream. The Starlight Film Project, as it has been dubbed, will result
in at least three family movies for national and international theatrical
distribution.
Hill,
president of Raven Publishing, Inc. and Kollar have collaborated
in writing the screenplay adaptation of the first two Starlight
books, a heartfelt saga of the adventures and mishaps that seal
a bond of love between a girl and her horse. In a sensitive and
memorable way, the books address many issues that face todays
youth. Sharing the vision of building a Montana industry that will
create, produce, and distribute wholesome family films such as this
one, Hill and Kollar have teamed up to form Starlight Film Partners
1, LLC.
Many
Montana film professionals have expressed interest in working on
this film, including Margot Kidder to play the role of Grandma;
world famous Andrew Laszlo, as Director of Photography; and David
Butler, renowned aerial cinematographer. Our casting director will
be none other than Montanas loveable Tina Buckingham. Jeanni
Monical will serve as production coordinator. The producers are
seeking a stunning black horse that is gentle and trainable to play
the role of Starlight. In keeping with Starlight Film Partners
goal of using Montana talent as much as possible, including actors,
musicians, technicians, and crew, Top Herrmann Entertainment Inc.,
and Starlight Film Partners 1, L.L.C. are soliciting submissions
for all of the above-mentioned talent. For familiarization of the
screenplay, it will be helpful to read The Starlight Series, which
may be purchased online at www.ravenpublishing.net or by calling
toll free to (866) 685-3545. They are also available in bookstores
nationwide.
For
business information, investment opportunities, and crew submissions,
contact the producer, Robert Kollar at:
Top
Herrmann Entertainment, Inc.
P.O.
Box 4331
Bozeman,
MT 59772
406-587-8728
E-mail:
StarLightFilms1@msn.com (No phone calls or e-mail submissions for
casting, please.)
For
casting submissions, contact Janet Hill at:
Raven
Publishing, Inc.
P.O.
Box 2885
Norris,
MT 59745
E-mail:
Author@Janetmuirheadhill.com
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