GRASSROOTS FILM MAKES MARK IN ARIZONA
DVD Release May 15th, 2008
Filmed in Heber-Overgaard Arizona, "Convenience", a VerticalBlu Film, is releasing its first film on DVD May 15th 2008. Based on life in a small town, "Convenience" was filmed in one week and on a $1500 budget with local actors and soundtrack from local musicians. This full feature film was submitted to Sundance and over 30 film festivals across the country. Sales from the DVD will supply the budget of their 2008/2009 film, "Life In Transit."
"Being an independent film is not what it used to be," says Director Daniel Gourley. Sundance Film Festival has now become commercialized to the point that true independent film makers are now at a disadvantage with limited budget and talent. It is because of this that VerticalBlu Film Co. is raising awareness about "Grassroots" Film Making.
Arizona State University, having an acclaimed film program, selected "Convenience" for a student screening this past March. "Convenience" drew attention from the University's students as well as local interest through Myspace.
VerticalBlu is a movement based on the belief that great movies don't need to come from Hollywood. By joining together our skills, resources and efforts we can create movies that speak to our souls, our lives and our communities. We are looking to build awareness here in the valley by building an online film community dedicated to making films in Arizona. We need our local community to support us in this effort by providing awareness, locations and financial support.
To view the trailer to "Convenience" or the teaser for our next film, "Life In Transit", please check out our webpage at www.verticalblu.com.
For more information or to schedule an interview with VerticalBlu please contact Daniel Gourley at 602-486-7191 or email him at
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