 | This past March, acclaimed film producer Avi Federgreen and Guy Lavallee announced the launch of RIVER VALLEY FILMS - a new, Edmonton-based production company designed to bolster the city’s reputation as a first-class filming destination. Yesterday, they announced the acquired their first feature film script: Eric Pauls’ The Folk Singer. | |
Edmonton - July 9, 2012 - This past March, acclaimed film producer Avi Federgreen and Guy Lavallee announced the launch of RIVER VALLEY FILMS - a new, Edmonton-based production company designed to bolster the city’s reputation as a first-class filming destination. Following the Edmonton premiere of Federgreen’s film Moon Point, the company invited local writers and filmmakers to present their ideas at RIVER VALLEY FILMS’ first Edmonton ‘Pitchfest’. Today, RIVER VALLEY FILMS is thrilled to announce the acquisition of their first feature film script: Eric Pauls’ The Folk Singer.
“We’re so excited to be partnering with Eric to further develop this script into production,” says Federgreen. “When we announced the launch of our company a few months ago, we told everyone that we wanted to make films written by Alberta writers, directed by Alberta directors, and made 100% in Alberta! Going into development on a great script by one of Alberta’s hottest young writers is exactly what we want this company to be all about.”
RIVER VALLEY FILMS aims to make great films that showcase the variety of landscapes and characters found in this province. “What immediately drew me to Eric’s script is the sense of place and character,” says Lavallee. “This charming coming of age story features such indelible Alberta landmarks, and yet it’s so relatable to anyone who’s ever wondered what’s beyond their own backyard. I think it’s the perfect project to introduce the River Valley Films philosophy to the world.”
As for the writer of The Folk Singer? Eric Pauls has been working as a writer, producer, and director in Alberta since 2007, running his company Hundred Million Pictures. While he has found success in television, corporate video and short films, Eric’s goal has always been to write features. “I was honoured when RIVER VALLEY FILMS expressed interest in my script,” says Pauls, “and I feel very lucky to be working alongside such talented people!”
About Avi Federgreen
With nearly twenty years of filmmaking experience to his credit, Federgreen’s film credits include: Still, produced, written and directed by Michael McGowan; Random Acts of Romance, directed by Katrin Bowen; Dead Before Dawn, directed by April Mullen; I’m Yours, directed by Leonard Farlinger; Moon Point, directed by Sean Cisterna; Score: A Hockey Musical, produced, written and directed by Michael McGowan; Leslie, My Name Is Evil, directed by Reginald Harkema; High Life, directed by Gary Yates; One Week, produced, written and directed by Michael McGowan; just to name a few.
About Guy Lavallee
With over 20 years spent in the Canadian film, television and music industries, Lavallee brings a broad range of experience and passion to all of his projects: from his decade of decadence in the music industry, to 5 years as Supervising Producer for Torstar Media, to his time at Citytv creating innovative programming for clients such as Universal Music and the Edmonton Oilers. He is currently the Program Director for the Global Visions Film Festival, and is in development on a number of his own film and television projects.
About The Folk Singer
The Folk Singer is a coming-of-age road trip about a slightly disillusioned 17-year-old boy pursuing his dream of becoming a folk singer. In the end the young folk singer will learn that life is not about the destination, it’s about the journey and the people you meet along the way.
For more info, or to set up an interview:
Guy Lavallee - RiverValleyFilmsAB@gmail.com - 780.405.4570
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