February 17, 2006

'ACT ONE' Gets Theatrical Run at Malco Studio on the Square

The results are in: 'ACT ONE,' the award-winning film directed by local filmmaker Brad Ellis and produced by Old School Pictures begins an exclusive run at Malco Studio on the Square starting today, February 17th, and is scheduled to play four shows daily throughout the week.

October 2005 was a highlight when ACT ONE won the Hometowner Best Feature award at Indie Memphis to the tune of a sold-out audience and a standing ovation.  Malco's deal marks an even greater accomplishment for the filmmakers, which include the Co-Founders of Grade One Entertainment.  John Moore and Brian Churchill both earned producer credits for their contributions to the project with Moore as the film's lighting designer and Churchill donating his production studio's resources, most notably in post production during audio sweetening and dialogue replacement.

After the film's success at Indie Memphis Brian put on his producer cap serving as liaison between Old School Pictures and Malco theaters, and brokered the deal for the run.  Brian was also responsible for rounding up sponsors for the film, including Cornerstone Media, Gardo Design Group, and his video production company, Churchill Studios.  He also arranged a generous sponsorship with the film's largest sponsor, Time Warner Cable, who donated a significant amount of television spot airtime to promote the film.

As of press time ACT ONE had earned very positive reviews from the city's two major film critics at the Commercial Appeal and the Memphis Flyer.  For tickets and show times visit www.malco.com.  For film reviews, an online trailer and additional information regarding Old School Pictures and ACT ONE, visit the official website at www.oldschoolpictures.net.

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