StarMaxx Media are pleased to announce their latest movie, Family Curse, written by B.T. Richardson and directed by award winning director Carl Millender.
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 26, 2006 -- StarMaxx Media are pleased to announce their latest movie, Family Curse, written by B.T. Richardson and directed by award winning director Carl Millender. Carl teams up once again with producer Tee Bates who is known for her cinematically looking music videos and veteran camera director Chris Mills who acts as an consultant with over 100 movie credits and still counting. Family Curse sets a new benchmark in horror films.
Family Curse, which stars Tonee Bell (Bryan) is a "Bible Belt" horror about a 17 year old boy named Bryan. Bryan is a young sports prodigy being looked at by the pros. Over night, he becomes the city star and every girl dream and now life is taking a turn for the worst. For weeks now he has been tormented by horrible dreams. Two creatures, Mykel Shannon Jenkins (Arthur) and (Joe) Christopher Marshall, battle over him every night, which has intensified during the day as well, Are they real or just dreams? Bryan is about to find out but not without help. His new friends, Renee and Des, are guiding him through this adventure but are they really there to help?
Mykel Shannon Jenkins (ABC's Comedy "Help me, Help You", Double Jeopardy, NBC's Medical Investigation, WB's Charmed, Baller Blockin' Positive) shows his acting chops once again. Jenkins thespian ability to transcend under any particular circumstance or role is evident in, Family Curse.
Casting began this April, and principal photography will take place throughout the month of May in Atlanta, GA. The production budget is set in the six-figure bracket.
"Early feedback from readers of the script have been incredibly positive and moving. That same sentiment will be evident when the world sees this movie", states producer Tee Bates.
"Family Curse", boast a list of raw talented actors and actress that includes: Steve Warren (The Last Day In November, Lovely Rita, Lynch Mob and The Kissing Bandit), Chimere Love (The Promise, When Doves Cry, ATL, Positive, The Gospel) and Terese Teague, Tonee Bell,
Tangie Coleman.
StarMaxx Media CEO, Carl Millender, states, "This is a very exciting project for StarMaxx Media. We are pleased to bring B.T. Richardson's vision to the big screen".
Currently playing the character Rusty in Family Curse, is John Schuk a young, thug associate of the main character's brother, Terry. Recent projects for Mr. Schuk includes independent films The Novice, Strife, The Kissing Bandit and That's How Love Is, as well as a television pilot called Mind Games.
"This movie possesses good production quality and an engaging storyline, that is sure to generate nervous laughter from viewers. I'm glad that StarMaxx Media joined on to make my vision come to fruition" states screenwriter B.T. Richardson.
Other projects StarMaxx Media lent their name and expertise to are "Rejectors of the Blood" (won for best feature film at the 2004 Independent Black Film Festival), "Positive" and the laugh out loud comedy "Special People".
The filmmaking team of StarMaxx Media is very busy these days, currently working on several new film projects, which are all expected to surface in the next few years.
A full electronic press pack will soon be available, for further information, go to the official website:
http://www.StarMaxxmedia.com
About StarMaxx Media:
StarMaxx Media is a nation wide multimedia network consisting of executive producers and media creators. Their Countdown Cinema Film Festival reaches a wide audience both domestically and internationally. The company produces all genres of film, large or specialized release, with broad or niche audiences, theatrically, through home video, and television programming.
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Rahiem Shabazz
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