John Paul Rice is a Louisville native who has been working his way up in the film industry. Next weekend (Friday July 31 & Saturday August 1, 2009) he’s going to be back home to screen his first sole produced film One Hour Fantasy Girl (Get your mind out of the gutter, you know if I’m posting about it it’s not quite that kind of fantasy girl movie.)
I have 3 pairs of tickets to give away for the screening of your choice (either Friday July 31 or August 1). The last time I gave away film tickets I had such fun hearing about your favorite films with Kentucky connections I’m going back to that question. So, to be entered to win, leave a comment telling us about your favorite film with a Kentucky connection. I’ll choose 3 winners, at random, from all the entries I receive by 4PM Friday July 24, 2009.
Here’s some scoop on the producer and the film itself:
John Paul Rice is a native of Louisville, KY (Trinity High School 93-95, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Barnabas), currently residing in Los Angeles and worked for the producers of JUNO, THE GRUDGE, HAROLD and KUMAR at Mandate Pictures and mentored to for (4) years under president Joseph Drake (COO of Lionsgate).
Last year, Mr. Rice produced his first indie feature film, a true-to-life, coming-of-age drama, ONE HOUR FANTASY GIRL written and directed by Latino filmmaker Edgar Michael Bravo.
Based on a true story, ONE HOUR FANTASY GIRL deals from a different side of Soderberg’s THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE, where the story origins came from a real-life girl on craigslist.org who acts out any fantasy a guy wants for $150 an hour as long as there is no sex or nudity and is 100% legal.”
The film is supported by individual members of the Human Rights Campaign who are working with the filmmakers on a national endorsement whereby a portion of each DVD sale from the film’s website would go toward efforts to combat domestic abuse/violence of women and help to improve the lives of at-risk teens/young adults.
Screenings:
Friday July 31, 2009 8PM The Vernon Club
Saturday August 1, 2009 3PM Comedy Caravan
Tickets $5 at the door
July 21st, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Hello Louisville,
A Very BIG thanks to Michelle for supporting independent art and film.
For anyone who enjoys seeing film that have a rich and emotional journey, this one is for you.
ONE HOUR FANTASY GIRL is about finding inner strength.
Some people find it unintentionally, simply because surviving life’s traumas forces them to look deep within themselves and locate it and seize it with all of their might.
The cast and crew poured their talents into telling an honest and powerful story about never giving up on your goals/dreams.
You can read more about what others have said on our film’s press page:
http://www.onehourfantasygirlmovie.com/press
As well as fan reactions to the movie: http://www.facebook.com/onehourfantasygirl
I hope you will join us next Friday (July 31st) or Saturday (Aug 1st) as there will be a Q&A after each screening along with a meet-and-greet for all local talent who wish to meet with us for collboration on our next film.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Sincerely,
John Paul Rice
Producer, ONE HOUR FANTASY GIRL
http://www.onehourfantasygirlmovie.com
July 21st, 2009 at 10:47 pm
Well, Michelle, my favorite film with a KY connection would be my own film, which you posted about back in March (thank you very much), “On the Lam.” (www.onthelammovie.com). The KY connection being the fact that I’m from Louisville and live in Louisville, and co-produced, co-wrote, co-directed, acted in, edited, and did many other things for this film.
Out of “well known” movies, my fave film with a KY connection would have to be Stripes. It’s a fun movie, and it’s great to recognize the places in which they are filming. Even though it’s not supposed to be KY in the context of the movie, we all know it is.
July 24th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
The zombie movie buff in me says The Return of the Living Dead. Lawn Dogs was pretty good too.
July 24th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
I just wanted to alert everyone that this film screening is part of a monthly film screening held by Kristopher Rommel, the host of the Derby City International Film Festival. While this screening has a ticket price of $5, every other screening so far has been entirely free, and always includes films made by local filmmakers, which you would probably not hear about any other way. It’s an especially great way to support local artist especially since it’s FREE. It takes place on the last Friday of every month at the Vernon. The location and day might be changing soon to make it more convenient for everyone to make it so it won’t coincide with Fat Friday.
To find out more information, you can go to the homepage for the Derby City Independent Film Series here:
http://derbycityfilmfest.com/derbycityindependentfilmseries.htm
Kris also hosts a weekly podcast/radio show about local and national film which can be found here:
http://derbycityfilmfest.com/derbycityfilmchat.htm
If you’re a film buff or like to support the local art scene, you might as well check out all these free avenues to stay informed about local films.