For Immediate Release 

Contact:  Joe Boyle                                                                                                    
(563) 650-7102
Lemonusproductions@yahoo.com
www.joeboylefilms.com


YOUNG FILMMAKER HOPES TO RAISE MONEY FOR WISH KIDS
Local Independent Film "Animate My Heart" Premiers at the Green Room Theatre

"It is usually the imagination that is wounded first, rather than the heart; it being much more sensitive."  This quote by Henry David Thoreau is among the first lines of local filmmaker Joe Boyle's latest film "Animate My Heart," and it precisely sums up the theme.  A young child is struck with cancer at an early age, but even in the face of imminent tragedy, he maintains a vivid, lively imagination.

"All of us face trials in our everyday lives and I think it's important to be able to keep our minds thinking sharply and creatively in order to face those trials," says Boyle.  "In our society, the imagination has been greatly neglected and even discouraged.  That's one of the reasons this was an important film to make." 

Beyond exploring the devastation that can occur to the imagination, "Animate My Heart" explores the ruin that is visited upon an individual when such a horrendous disease touches them.

"This film was a very personal experience" says filmmaker Joe Boyle.  "My sister had cancer twice at a young age and still suffers ill effects from the disease.  The Make-A-Wish Foundation granted her some much needed repose from her pain by giving us a family trip to Florida.  I want to be able to give that to another Wish Kid." 

The 50 minute film stars local performers Tracy Pelzer-Timm, Jonah Luebke, and Tom Morrow.  The musical score was composed and performed by local musician Leah Knudsen, with compositions by Jake Cowan and Aiden Landman.

"By screening this film to the public, I hope to remind people of the horrors of this disease.  I hope that the members of our community will get behind this cause," says Boyle.

"Animate My Heart" (which was scheduled to open late last year, but could not due to technical difficulties) will open Saturday, February 2nd at the Green Room Theatre, 1611 2nd Avenue, in the District of Rock Island at 8:00 PM.  Additionally, there will be special musical performances by the film's composer Leah Knudsen and also by the Jamey Cummins band.  Cost is only $5.00 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Make-A-Wish foundation.

This film is the latest from 22 year old local filmmaker Joe Boyle.  He has been writing and directing films for the past 10 years.  His films have screened and won several awards in various film festivals, ranging from local and regional events to festivals in Los Angeles, Seattle, and Canada.

###

If you would like more information about this event or are interested in setting up an interview, please call Joe Boyle at (563) 650-7102.  Digital production stills, flyer, teaser trailer, and filmmaker photos are available upon request.

Here is a great event for a QC based band that nobody should miss!

Contact:  Joe Boyle                                                                          For Immediate Release
(563) 650-7102
Lemonusproductions@yahoo.com
www.joeboylefilms.com


LOCAL FILM TO HELP RAISE CANCER AWARENESS

"Animate My Heart" Premiers at the Green Room Theatre

"Animate My Heart" follows the story of a child that contracts cancer at a young age.  He attempts to fight this abysmal disease by probing the depths of his imagination.  In the face of imminent tragedy, his mother finds it difficult to cope.  The 50 minute film was locally produced over the last year and utilizes native performers, composers, and artists.  

"This film was a very personal experience" says filmmaker Joe Boyle.  "My sister had cancer twice at a young age and still suffers ill effects from the disease."  The filming experience became even more trying when the father of a cast member tragically succumbed to cancer.  Local performers Tracy Pelzer-Timm, Jonah Luebke, and Tom Morrow star in the film.  The musical score was composed and performed by local performer Leah Knudsen, with selections by Jake Cowan and A.J. Landman.

This film is the latest from local 22 year old filmmaker Joe Boyle.  He has been writing and directing films for the last 10 years.  His films have screened and won several awards in various film festivals, ranging from local and regional events to festivals in Los Angeles, Seattle, and Canada.

"By screening this film to the public, I hope to help people remember the horrors of this disease.  I hope that the members of our community will be impassioned to uplift and comfort current cancer patients and to contribute either to finding a cure or preventing the disease in the future," says Boyle.

"Animate My Heart" will open Friday, December 14th at the Green Room Theatre, 1611 2nd Avenue, in the District of Rock Island.  There will be showings at 6PM and 9PM.  The filmmaker will also be premiering a new short film entitled, "A Plea for Everyman."  Additionally, there will be a special appearance by the local band The Post Mortems at the 9PM screening.  Cost is only $5.

"When my sister had cancer, she was given a beautiful gift by the Make-A-Wish foundation.  The family trip to Florida that we received gave her repose from her pain, if only for a short while.  I hope to be able to give at least a little bit of that joy to another child."  As so, a portion of the profits will be donated to the Make-A-Wish foundation.

                                                                                   ###

If you would like more information about this story or are interested in setting up an interview, please call Joe Boyle at (563) 650-7102.  Production stills and photos available upon request.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Filming of New Full Length Motion Picture Begins in Quad Cities - EXTRAS Needed October 28th!  Contact:  Sheila Stalsberg - Cell Phone (563) 579-9717 David Clevenger - Office:  (309) 912-9786  Quad Cities - Production  on an exciting action drama and heart touching movie titled Buddy Guard is underway throughout the Quad Cities.   3 Stones Studios Inc, a local High Definition production studio based in Colona, IL, announced today, that Buddy Guard, a full length motion picture is being filmed at locations throughout the Quad Cities from now until the end of October.      3 Stones Studios Inc is looking for extras to be in one of the large group scenes.  Those interested in being in the film should come to Wharton Field House on October 28 between 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.  Extras will be shuttled to the film location and should be prepared to stay for two hours or until about 1:30  p.m.  The scene being filmed for this portion of the movie will revolve around a political rally which will be filmed inside New Life Fellowship at 2345 19^th Street, Moline, IL. (Located at the corner of I-74 and Avenue of the Cities) Written by Director David Clevenger, an award-winning and internationally recognized director and film producer, "Buddy Guard" is a new action-packed family movie.  It is a high-paced, feature length motion picture that is spiced with the innocence of child-like faith. When ex-body guard Steven Rike is persuaded to protect mentally challenged "Buddy McKenny", an assassination attempt on their lives sets in motion a cascade of drama, comedy, and adventure.  Now the two must learn to cope with one another and find strength beyond themselves while being hunted relentlessly by persons unknown.  Production of Buddy Guard began September 2, 2007, in St. Charles, MO.  The estimated release date is January 2008.   "We are excited about shooting Buddy Guard with a predominantly local cast and crew," said David Clevenger, Director and Film Writer.   "The Quad Cities offers a wide variety of interesting geography, exciting locations and a wealth of local businesses.  The media in the Quad Cities has also been extremely supportive.   This film, the local involvement, along with all the support will help catch the attention of other film makers and directors.  It will also help raise awareness about the advantages the Quad Cities offers for future film productions.  In fact, 3 Stones Studios is planning to produce 3 to 4 films a year based in the Quad Cities."  3 Stones Studios is a newly formed Quad Cities production company that offers High Definition movie production, professional video services, and media camp training.   The media camps have been held in 3 states including Iowa, Illinois , and Michigan.  Students ages 12 and up learn the basics of movie making and by the end of the course have produced a short film.  To find out more about Buddy Guard, visit the movie website at:  http:// buddyguard.wordpress.com .  For more information on 3 Stones Studios Inc. go to  www.3stonesstudios.com. 

END

xxx