Rocky Yost Signs With Film Marketing Services

Geraldine Lemay as Shopkeeper Lilly Nash

Films hardly get more mainstream Americana than Lilly's Thorn, the Capraesque tale of a shopkeeper's struggle to halt a developer who is bent on ruining a small town. Rocky Yost's feature film played to a crowded Stephen J. Buck Memorial Theater at NHFF's 2010 festival, and now Los Angeles-based producer rep Jon Gursha of Film Marketing Services is busy taking this sparkling film to a much wider audience.

When Police Become Prey Gets Representation

Mainstream newspaper journalist Candis McLean's hard-hitting documentary about two Saskatoon police officers who were railroaded in a Canadian court has landed at Beverly Hills-based Ostrow and Company. When Police Become Prey world premiered at NHFF, where it captured the Audience Favorite - Documentary award, and followed up this strong debut with a screening at LA Femme Film Festival.

One thing is certain about McLean: she's not afraid to challenge the tenets of political correctness, and she does so in the pursuit of justice. When Police Become Prey will be landing on distributors' desks in the coming days. 

Earthwork Lands Distribution Deal

One of NHFF's 2010 nominees for Best Picture, Earthwork has been picked up by Shadow Distribution. This captivating film earned rave reviews from the audience at our screening.

Look for theatrical release in 2011.