To The Edge

Who?

I was the sole writer. Kaven Productions and Flip Brothers studio are releasing the film. The movie focuses mainly on Arlen Blain, a rebellious teenager, Chad, a quiet guy who knows how to survive, Emory, a man who loses something very important to him in the movie and seeks revenge, Frankie, an African-American man who is trying to survive, and Sam, a woman with a ton of mystery surrounding her.

What?

After free taxing on trades and imports is denied to Russia, Russia 'apologizes' with a new shipment of their finest beer. The U.S. gladly accepts, but inside the alcohol is a deadly virus that causes the drinker to become unreasonable, violent, out of control, and deadly. The film follows a select handful of survivors on their attempt at reaching saftey.

Where?

The film takes place in an un-named small city in Colorado, and was filmed on-location for the majority of the movie, only exceptions would be the in-house shots, filmed in NYC.

When?

The film was written as a story just for myself in mid-to-late 2008, something I would show my friends. I got the idea to produce it into a film on here, and I tweaked it, made it a bit longer to have some detail, and pitched it. The film would be set in modern time, 2009.

Why?

I think it puts enough twist on the whole outbreak-survival aspect, which is all too familiar at this point in time. I figured it was worth releasing because I've gotten some positive feedback, but on the other hand, so far, all the feedback has been from close friends, so we'll see. The characters in the film are naturally trying to find saftey, but mid-to-late in the film, our main character Arlen sets that goal aside for a more personal one.

and... How?

Well, it's simply the result of a short story-turned movie. When I first pitched it, there wasn't much I was hoping for, but with the ad campaign, and the trailer, and the hype, I think it will do better than I expected. Flipbrothers studio has been more than helpful with trailers, banners, and advertising, and the actors were wonderful to work with. We are up against some stiff competition on opening weekend, with Peaches & Cream, and Print, so I don't see To The Edge opening at # 1, but hopefully in the top 3.