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Seattle-made film "Marcie's" celebrates Washington small town life
- The latest film from Seattle-based director John Helde
- Featuring an all-star Washington cast, including Jenn Ruzumna, Reginald André Jackson, Miski Farah Ali, Ryan Sanders, Alycia Delmore, Isis King, Aaron Blakely and many more!
- Shot at Washington State locations including North Bend's Mt. Si Tavern, and Seattle’s iconic Waterwheel Lounge (the closure of which echoes in real life the themes of the movie)
World Premiere at Northwest Film Forum April 4 and 5 at 6:30p
Coming to Major Streaming Platforms on April 29
Distributed by Gravitas Ventures | 1 hr 53 mins | Feature | Theater Listing: https://nwfilmforum.org/films/marcies-in-person-only/?utm_source=Unknown+List&utm_campaign=51d29fb1fc-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_05_10_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-51d29fb1fc- | Official Site: https://johnhelde.com/minisite/marcies/?utm_source=Unknown+List&utm_campaign=51d29fb1fc-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_05_10_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-51d29fb1fc- | Press Kit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/166HOJ9e0xosoajUK6AAJxr1NuukaBRkR/view?utm_source=Unknown+List&utm_campaign=51d29fb1fc-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_05_10_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-51d29fb1fc-
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"The actors’ work in the early process created a vibrant and specific community around a quintessential dive bar, where these characters intersect and come to support one another in unexpected ways."
-Director John Helde
Watch the Trailer: https://vimeo.com/1059324348?utm_source=Unknown+List&utm_campaign=51d29fb1fc-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_05_10_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-51d29fb1fc-
Marcie has a dream: to own Ed’s Tavern, where she’s bartender and den mother to a devoted small-town community. But when a developer sets his sights on Ed’s wooded land, Marcie’s future is upended. Determined to fight back, Marcie rallies her friends and neighbors, and finds that an endangered bird may hold the key to saving the tavern and the community she loves.
Director John Helde’s films are distinctive for their authentic characters, relationships and places. Films such as PHOEBE’S FATHER, BROWN’S CANYON, and now, MARCIE’S, are grounded in the familiar and tap into the wonder, joy, absurdity, humor, and struggle of real lives.
As with his other feature films, John began MARCIE’S by casting key actors whose improvisational skills keep the dialogue fresh, funny, authentic, and from the heart, and give the film its warm depiction of the surprises that life can bring. The story that emerged from the improvisation process weaves together unexpected elements, while remaining true to each character’s development and to the heart of the story.
About Director John Helde:
John Helde (Director, Screenwriter, Editor, Producer) is based in Seattle. John started his career in New York City working with the celebrated documentary makers Maysles Films. He has been a film editor for noted directors such as Alan Rudolph, Chris Eyre and Steve James. John’s award-winning short films include Hello, starring Eric Stoltz and Susanna Thompson. His first feature documentary, Made in China, played the festival circuit to critical acclaim, and aired on the Documentary Channel. His recent independent features Brown's Canyon and Phoebe’s Father, made with Seattle-based cast and crew, are streaming on major platforms. John is also an avid photographer, musician and outdoor enthusiast.
Key Cast:
Jenn Ruzumna (Brown's Canyon, Phoebe’s Father, Nothing Against Life, Manic Pixie Dream Wife; Resident Playwright and Artistic Associate - Seattle Public Theater)
Miski Farah Ali (Standard of Care, The Last Wave - Macha Theatre).
Reginald André Jackson (ACT Contemporary Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Intiman Theatre)
Ryan Sanders (Phoebe’s Father, The Parish, Cuddle: the series, Loop)
Aaron Blakely (The Man in the High Castle, Outside In,We Go Way Back, Grimm, Seattle Rep, Berkeley Rep, Denver Center for the Performing Arts)
Alycia Delmore (Humpday, The Off Hours, Gayby, Touchy Feely)
Elena Flory-Barnes (Burn it All, The Stairs, 3 Minutes)
Eric Jordan (Brown’s Canyon, Phoebe’s Father)
Isis King (The Good Wife, Smash, Sheathed - Macha Theatre).
Merri Ann Osborne (Cloud Chamber, Red Girl)
John Paulsen (Twin Peaks, East of the Mountains, Z Nation, Zoo)
Ashley Salazar (The Death of Casanova, The Last Wave - Macha Theatre)
Matt Smith (My Last Year with the Nuns, Outsourced, Sleepless in. Seattle, Almost Live)
For more information please contact
Ryan Davis // 206.491.3738 // ryan@smarthousecreative.com
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2939599-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2939599-2
