MICHIGAN FILMMAKERS TAKE PHILADELPHIA BY STORM

Philadelphia, PA – September 24, 2009 – FAIRVIEW STREET has already picked up an award for “Best Feature Film” at the 2009 Muskegon Film Festival and now makes its way to Philadelphia for its East Coast Premiere in the Philadelphia Filmathon portion of P21Fest, a 4-day celebration of independent film and animation.

In addition to writing and directing, the Michigan filmmaker, Michael McCallum, plays the films ex-con leading man, James Winston, who comes home after four years in prison to find that his checkered past has followed him. Already in uncertain and tenuous territory with his young wife (Elizabeth G. Moore), his new life quickly unravels when he becomes the prime suspect in a new murder case.  Hounded by detectives and losing the confidence of his family, James struggles to prove he is a changed man.

“There is a real depth and sympathy to the characters,” says Rudy Flesher, a local Philadelphia writer and film enthusiast. He is one of the multiple dedicated coordinators that helped organize the exclusive screening through Project Twenty1, a volunteer arts organization dedicated to inspiring, promoting, and exhibiting film in Philadelphia. “The elegant black and white cinematography and moving soundtrack has stunned many of our community test audiences and film industry judges.”

“I’m excited that Mr. McCallum and his team are considering shooting their next feature production in Philadelphia,” says Matt Conant, Project Twenty1 Artistic Director. “They are proof that if Pennsylvania upholds its Film Tax Credit, out-of-state independents and studios will flock to the area. And that’s not only good for film, but for the local economy.”

FAIRVIEW STREET will screen on Saturday, October 3 at 7:45 pm at the International House Philadelphia Theater for one night only. The director, as well as much of the cast and crew will be in attendance. Seating is limited to the first 350 people, so advanced seating is suggested by visiting www.ProjectTwenty1.com.