Stephanie Linus’s
upcoming new film “DRY” won a film award at the Geena Davis and ARC
Entertainment’s inaugural Bentonville Film Festival (BFF) in Arkansas,
U.S. for “Best Protagonists”. Coca-Cola and Wal-Mart presented the
Bentonville film festival that took place from May 5th to May 9th in
Arkansas United States. Dry, the upcoming film by A-list actress,
director and producer Stephanie Linus is making it’s round in the film
festival circuit. Picking up the award on behalf of Stephanie Linus
was the films co-producer/editor Jane Lawalata.
Nick Canon
“This
came as a complete surprise. I am excited and honored that
the Bentonville Film Festival picked my film for a screening, let alone
an award. I am looking forward to this film touching the hearts of
many more and helping people take action to save the child bride.”–
Stephanie Linus, Director, Producer, Writer, Actress.
The
Bentonville Film Festival (BFF) founded by Academy Award Winner Geena
Davis and Trevor Drinkwater, was a star-studded event that included
guests like: Soleda O’Brien, Robert De Niro, Nick Canon, Courteney Cox,
Bruce Dern, Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO of DreamWorks Animation, Helmer
Catherine Hardwicke (“Thirteen”, “Twilight”), Rosie O’Donnell, Melissa
Joan Hart and many more.
The
movie “Dry” follows a trail of Zara’s (played by Stephanie Linus) trip
to Africa, her constant turmoil as a result of inexplicable horrors from
her child hood, her experiences and heartaches while working with young
girls suffering from complications from early child birth as child
brides, against the backdrop of a rich African culture. It is full of
intrigue, suspense, unbelievable surprises, the joy of reconciliation
and the power of the human spirit that is guaranteed to captivate and
engage moviegoers.
The film is scheduled for a summer release in 2015.
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