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First Faith and Family Film Musical ‘A Week Away’ to Release In 2020

19-1021-a-week-away-696x522.jpg /ScoopCloud/ -- Producers Steve Barnett, Gabriel Vasquez, and Alan Powell, and Executive Producer Corby Pons, announce the start of principal photography on the inspiring original musical "A WEEK AWAY" scheduled for nationwide theatrical release in 2020.

"A WEEK AWAY" stars Bailee Madison (Hallmark's "The Good Witch," "Bridge to Terabithia"), Kevin Quinn (Disney's "Bunk'd,: "Adventures in Babysitting"), Sherri Shepherd ("Brian Banks," "Ride Along 2") and David Koechner ("Anchorman," "The Goldberg). Newcomers Jahbril Cook, Kat Conner Sterling and Iain Tucker are featured in starring roles.

The story centers on Will Hawkins (Quinn), a troubled teenager whose recent run-in with the law puts him at an important crossroads; go to juvenile hall or attend a Christian summer camp. At first a fish-out-of-water, Will eventually opens his heart and discovers a love and sense of belonging in the last place he expected to find it.

The film's overall message of acceptance and forgiveness is blended with compassion and humor, set against contemporary music and dynamic choreographed numbers. "A WEEK AWAY" is directed by award winning music and commercial filmmaker Roman White.

The film is being financed and executive produced by Vicky Patel. Steve Barnett, Alan Powell, and Gabriel Vasquez are producing. WIT Media's Corby Pons is co-executive producing and Bailee Madison is associate producing.

"The exceptional acting combined with energetic musical and dance numbers are beyond what we imagined," says Vasquez. "The story is for the entire family and will visibly move audiences through tears and laughter and we are excited to bring this to theaters in 2020."

"We have assembled an incredible group of industry talent who have poured their heart into bringing to life what will be the first faith and family musical," says Barnett. "There has never been a better time for this film and we are proud of what this team has achieved."

Filmed on location at Camp Widjiwagan in Nashville, Tennessee, "A WEEK AWAY" includes reimagined cast recordings of some of the greatest Christians songs by artists such as Amy Grant, for King and Country, Michael W. Smith and Steven Curtis Chapman.

The music is produced by award-winning songwriter and producer Adam Watts ("High School Musical 3," "Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert"). Choreography spearheaded by Melena Rounis and Paul Becker. Additional information available at https://www.aweekaway.com/.

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Producers Steve Barnett, Gabriel Vasquez, and Alan Powell, and Executive Producer Corby Pons, announce the start of principal photography on the inspiring original musical "A WEEK AWAY" scheduled for nationwide theatrical release in 2020.

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‘Trey the Movie’ Produced for $68, Grosses over $150,000

Antonio James

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 4, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Urbanstylz, the independent production company, announced today that its first feature film, "Trey the Movie," which was produced for just $68, has grossed more than $150,000 in multiple channels of digital distribution while garnering attention at numerous film festivals. The film tells the story of a man whose life is so overwhelming that he snaps killing everyone in his path. It was Mr. James' directorial debut, with an experimental approach to production marked by trial, error and many accidental creative successes.

"I am so proud to see this film generate this kind of return on a microscopic budget," James said. "This kind of performance validates my approach, which was to push ahead despite violating every known principle of filmmaking. Because -- would you make a bad movie everyone talks about or a good movie nobody knows about? Or even worse are you 'that' guy that talk incessantly about making movies but never makes one? These are fair film making questions but questions that can cause you to be 'that' guy. I WAS NOT going to be 'that" producer!"

James was able to make the film with virtually no money, no film crew, no script and zero knowledge on how to make a movie - The lack of experience actually afforded James with the skill to not give up, the audacity to blindly lead, and the stupidity to put his life on hold while he dove headfirst into a new profession that he had zero probability of success. Ultimately, he was able to get the film made by feeding his volunteer cast and minimal crew for a total of $68, plus a cheeseburger!

Unable to find a full crew, he elected not to use most of the equipment he had been provided. Using just the camera, he was able to create many realistic scenes by finding unique moments in real places. Headaches, no-shows, and creative frustrations notwithstanding, the film went on to generate $150,000, win numerous film festivals awards, and become an underground cult film. Urbanstylz has released "Trey the Movie" (2013) for viewing on multiple Video On Demand (VOD) channels including free on YouTube until Valentines Day 2016.

James is now in development of his second film, a Faith-based feature called "Resolution Song," with Lester Speights, ("Transformers," "Norbit") and Kennedy Slocum (Nickelodeon - WITZ Academy).

About Antonio James:

After "Trey the Movie," James, U.S. Air Force Veteran and experienced film director in Los Angeles went on to produced numerous music videos and provided videography services for dozens of organizations and TV projects such as "The Sound Off" (FOX), Al Sharpton's National Action Network, and the Veteran's Affairs Public Affairs. From 2012 to present day, Mr. James has directed over 15 short films, starred in 5 shorts, and performed background work for the movie "Neighbors" and the award winning TV soap opera "General Hospital."

For more information, visit:
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_D._James .

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2713831/ .

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-james-55538115 .

Learn more about Urbanstylz at: http://www.ustylz.com/ .

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