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Finding Jenua
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Wikipedia article
'Finding Jenua' is an American film written, produced and directed by Alison Mason. The drama features Leigh Rose, Gayle James and Jordan Mantell.
Plot
The film is about a young woman (Gayle James) running away from her past and moves in with a woman (Leigh Rose) who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease and she believes is her granddaughter.
Cast
*Leigh Rose as Jean
*Gayle James as Edie
*Jordan Mantell as Cal
*Brian Mason as Bill
*Christine Kellogg-Darrin as Faye
*Jack Cornelius as Horace
*Jen Davis as Rita
*Jennifer Davis as Edie's Mom
*Josh Davis as Jon
*Jayme Rhae Edwards as Younger Jean
*Mark Fier as Neighborhood Boy
*Olivia Lauletta as Young Edie
*Candice Rose as Young Jean
*Bryan Ryan as Rick
*Tracy Schmetterer as Shelly
*Owen Sholar as Young Michael
Background
When the film was originally in development (approximately 8 years), the film had numerous A-list actors attached to the film, including Mandy Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Diane Keaton, and Tony Goldwyn. interview with Alison Mason by Caitlin Geier (Idyllwild Independent Festival), February 16, 2011. Last accessed: May 18, 2012.
Exhibition
In 2011, the film appeared in numerous film festivals, has found distribution, and will be released on DVD in May 2012 nationwide. In an interview with KABC television, Mason said, "We are going to be all over the planet, I think, in May. DVD, Netflix, I think it's going to be on the moon. It's everywhere."[http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news%2Fhollywood_wrap&id=8513690 KABC Television] interview of Alison Mason by George Pennacchio. "'Finding Jenua' director chased movie dream for 10 years', "Hollywood Wrap," January 20, 2012. Last accessed: May 18, 2012.
Film festivals
*Idyllwild Independent Festival - Winner Best Screenplay
*Binational Independent Film Festival - En Certain Regard
*Beloit International Film Festival
*Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival
*Newport Beach Film Festival
*Waterfront Film Festival
*Alaska International Film Awards - Winner of the Denali Award
*Silent River Film Festival
*Rivers' Edge Film Festival - Winner 'Best Of The Fest' - Narrative Feature
*Prescott Film Festival
See also
*Alzheimer's disease
References
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