The Johnny Starr Story Wins At The Bare Bones Film Festival
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Dallas, TX (April 28, 2017) – The Johnny Starr Story recently had two screenings at the Bare Bones International Film & Music Festival which ran from April 18-23 in Muskogee, Ok. The film won two awards which included the Special Jury Award (Oscar Ray’s Shameless DIY Marketing) and Best Supporting Actor in a Short Film went to Ted Ferguson.
The Johnny Starr Story follows reporter Jason Hawkins as he investigates the death of rock star Johnny Starr and a cold case murder of District Attorney Jack Hawkins. He soon learns that he has gotten a little too close to the truth. Inspired by actual events the film explores how corruption, greed, and a usurpation of power can effect generations of families in small town America for years to come.
The movie was filmed in Natchitoches, LA the oldest town west of the Mississippi River. It was filmed in June 2016 over the course of three and a half days across 10 locations.
Created by Writer/Producer/Director/Actor Israel Varela, Executive Producer/Assistant Director Laura Prissy Scott, and Executive Producer Jack Shuey.
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Written/Produced/Directed by Israel Varela
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Executive Produced/Assistant Directed by Laura Prissy Scott
Director of Photography Tom More
Edited By Israel Marquez
Starring
Israel Varela
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Jimmy Praytor
GayNell Doshier
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George McLean
Ted Ferguson
Lance Eakright
James Burleson
Vance Sparks
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LaKesha Glover
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Holly Bonney
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8778 Productions is an independent film production company based out of Dallas, TX. The company was founded by Actor/Writer/Producer/Director Israel Varela in an effort to showcase talent from the Southern states (TX, LA, GA, OK, NM, AZ) and tell meaningful stories to our viewing audience.
