“ASHES OF EDEN” FILM GAINS MOMENTUM AS THEATRICAL EXPANDS

 

For Immediate Release – August, 2014

 

LANSING, MI USA - In a changing market where theatrical numbers are down, distributors and exhibitors are looking for new ways to increase traffic. One way is to bring fresh exciting content to the theater and that is what is happening with films like “Ashes of Eden”. Audiences want to see powerful dramas that have realistic topics and inspirational messages. While “Ashes of Eden” has drawn great reviews from the faith market, it is a crime drama first. The story follows a young man in trouble with the law and his mother, a police officer, wrestling with her faith. This film attracts both the youth and adult markets providing a glimpse at the communication issues that often exist between them.

 

FOUR STAR REVIEW

 

“Ashes of Eden is a tension filled and emotionally packed movie. It’s gritty and raw, presenting a visceral slice of reality that is all too often absent from faith-based movies. But it’s also a powerfully redemptive movie, one in which God’s grace and mercy can be clearly seen.” - Christian St. John (Christian Review)

 

(Full review)

http://www.christianreview.com/movie-review-ashes-of-eden/

 

“Our screenings have had big turnouts, rivaling larger studio films playing at the same theater. Audiences have opportunities to vote with their dollar, and they are choosing our film [Ashes].” ​- Shane Hagedorn, director

 

The film has just been picked up to play in the Emagine Theater chain in the Detroit, Michigan area in mid September and is currently in negotiations with several other chains and art house theaters across the country. Producers DJ Perry and Shane Hagedorn will continue to book the film until the film’s 1st quarter 2015 North America domestic release on DVD and VOD everywhere.

Trailer: www.ashesofedenmovie.com/trailer.html

“ASHES OF EDEN” Announce First Cast

For Immediate Release – Sept 2012

Lansing, MI USA

The Michigan based feature film “Ashes of Eden” was recently announced. This gritty yet inspirational action/drama will be produced by New House Entertainment in association with Collective Development Inc. and Ahptic Productions. It was announced that in addition to producing, Shane Hagedorn (Fairview St, Realizism) and DJ Perry (Deadly Renovations, Locked in a Room) will have supporting roles in the film.

“Our roles are almost polar opposites in character and virtue” – DJ Perry

Shane Hagedorn is directing from his own script and for the past several weeks cast and crew evaluations have been underway.

Joining the cast will be New York City actor Carlucci Weyant, having starred in such international projects as “Karma, Crime, Passion, Reincarnation” filmed in India and the upcoming “Benjamin” making festival rounds now. 

Melissa Anschutz of Saugatuck, Michigan recently starred in the powerful drama “7 Stones” also produced in association with Collective Development Inc. joins the cast as the lead's mother, in a co-starring role of a police officer dealing with her troubled son.

The project has also attached Dean Teaster to the film in a supporting role of a preacher. He previously starred in the faith film “Figure in the Forest” currently playing on Trinity Broadcast Network.

"[Ashes] is filled with characters desperately fighting and striving for very crucial needs; forgiveness, or redemption, and others, for love. I believe audiences will relate to them, their world, and their struggle." -- Shane Hagedorn

This film will have the edge of a film like “Narc” by filmmaker Joe Carnahan with additional redemptive qualities that will play to a faith/inspirational audience. Ultimately, Ashes of Eden is about relationships, the journey of self discovery, and ultimately, the repercussion of our choices. The production team is currently looking at reels, resumes and meeting with other proposed talent and keys. The team has not yet set a definitive start date but it was hinted at an October start. 

Capital City All-Star Motion Picture Team Up!

For Immediate Release – August 2012

Lansing, MI USA

Three Lansing, MI area filmmakers join to produce "Ashes of Eden," a dramatic feature length film. Writer and director Shane Hagedorn, united two media powerhouse companies, that have been making their mark on the National/International stage. Ahptic Productions is a commercial giant in the Lansing area that boasts corporate clients like Audi, MTV, Wells Fargo and high profile clients such as Miley Cyrus and Nelly Furtado. (http://ahptic.com/) Collective Development Inc. is a Lansing based motion picture company whose films have been released with major studios like Lionsgate, E1 and networks like ABC, NBC, Comcast, and TBN with six feature films coming out this year alone. (www.cdiproductions.com)

Shane Hagedorn has produced and acted in other award winning films, shot in Michigan. This is his second feature film as writer, director, and producer. He will also act in "Ashes." The film is in pre-production with Ahptic co-owner and director of photography Dominic Cochran, bringing his company’s state of the art production gear and his camera skills. Collective Development Inc. president DJ Perry is bringing his producing skill set and front of the camera talent. His company has already brought interest from Fontana, a division of Universal Music in the soundtrack. Also Perry who has starred in nearly 50 films is pulling upon his international talent base to assist in casting and will set up the worldwide distribution. Shane Hagedorn has truly brought together the best of the best in Mid-Michigan and together Lansing will once again shine when “Ashes of Eden” rolls cameras this fall. (www.ashesofedenmovie.com)     

Yesterday, co-producer Jesse Low and writer/producer Shane Hagedorn, traveled to Portland, MI to nail down more locations. It was raining, but they were able to secure two more locations, needed for production. Producers spoke with home owners and business owners in this charming city with positive results. Pictures were snapped of exterior places being considered as possible scenes.

Producers have cast two more roles for the picture as well. Once contracts have been signed, the actors will be made public. An official casting call has not been announced, but check in for upcoming casting info.

Investors are coming aboard and more are sought to make this picture. Please visit the INVESTOR OPPORTUNITIES tab to learn more about partnering in this exciting project.

We are approximately 90 days from shooting ROAD TO EDEN. Still more work to be done, but we are full steam ahead!