BTFS 2013

What are the viewers saying? ..."Intense." "Riveting." "Raw Emotion." "Forgiveness." "Powerful." "Honest." "Hard-Hitting." "Real Life." "No Boundaries." "Today." "Gut-Wrenching Truth." "Genuine." "Perfect." "Twists and Turns." "Unexpected." "Hits Home!"

Those are just a few comments made by audience members who have seen a preview screening of Beyond The Farthest Star. Watch the video for a few of their reactions:




I remember seeing a clip from the first screening of the rough draft and a critic said he got so caught up in the film that he forgot he was there to critique it. That said a lot to me. I always need to see a film twice because the first time I watch one, I miss parts due to distractions and wishing I could ask the director, "WHAT were you thinking when you made THAT decision?" (As a side note, one reason I love dvd commentaries is because my questions sometimes get answered. Sometimes I revise my opinion, sometimes I still dislike what I saw.) Telling me a film made you cry is telling me nothing unless you also tell me why it made you cry. So, I am always happy to see comments other than "tear jerker".

There was also an announcement made that actor/producer Benjamin Dane will be part of a panel of filmmakers that includes Christopher Shawn Shaw, Sean Johnson Jr., and LaMarcus Tinker. This online event will be hosted by Tommy Kendrick (actor and host of Actors Talk) on Wednesday, January 16th at 9P CST. Fans will have opportunity to Live Chat and ask questions about BTFS and other projects the panelists are working on.


 Look for a new BTFS website, new art and the film's release in 2013! It will all kickoff with a countdown to the trailer reveal on the redesigned website in the coming weeks. You can also check out the fan page for any photos, videos, music, etc. that they revisited as a look back at 2012 in a nearly week-long 6 Days of 12 event. I know I have talked about this film (and book) quite a bit in recent months, but with this new year, I can only quote from their page: "NOW, it gets exciting!"

Here are several places you can check out Beyond The Farthest Star for yourself:
Like Beyond The Farthest Star Facebook page
Watch/Subscribe BTFS Youtube Channel 
Follow BTFS on Twitter
Beyond The Farthest Star IMDb pageBeyond The Farthest Star on CFDb
Sign up to BRING IT!

Like the pages...and join in the anticipation of a film many are looking forward to seeing. Andrew Librizzi has written a story that caught my imagination from the moment I first read about the film and I truly cannot wait to see what is BEYOND THE FARTHEST STAR!
 

BTFS: The Novel Giveaway

 "A twist of fate brings the national spotlight to a forgotten Texas town and a once famous preacher has an opportunity to regain his former glory or seize one last chance to restore his fractured family. Narrated by his teenaged daughter, we watch as Adam Wells, a minister driven by the prospect of achieving greatness as the next nationally-syndicated TV evangelist lays down his opportunity at “celebrity” and even his own life in order to become something even greater... A loving husband and father to his wife and daughter."

That is the synopsis of Beyond The Farthest Star. The film is still being perfected for release, but the novel is ready NOW!!!! Written by Bodie and Brock Thoene, and based on the screenplay by Andrew Librizzi, this story has been receiving rave reviews!! I was given the opportunity to review it myself several weeks in advance and now I want to share a copy with someone.Please enter the contest yourself and share the link with your friends!!


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For those who want to know a bit more about the film, there was a test screening last year in Irving, TX. Producer Benjamin Dane interviewed some of those who viewed it and shared a portion of that video: Audience reaction to BTFS test screening.

Also, Ben was recently interviewed by Tommy Kendrick in his outstanding Actors Talk podcasts. Check out the discussion about Beyond The Farthest Star! Make sure you listen to Tommy's other podcasts too! I have become a huge fan!!

Thanks for entering the contest, and best wishes to all! Remember that the Beyond The Farthest Star novel is available at your favorite book retailer, and the film is coming to YOUR cinema in 2012. Drop by their site and tell them to BRING IT!

Actors Talk with Tommy G. Kendrick

Tommy G. Kendrick is a professional actor who lives in the Austin, Texas area. Tommy has been in the acting profession since the late 1970s and is a longtime member of  SAG and AFTRA.  Tommy is a founding board member of the Austin Actors Conservatory and is chair of the AAC Education Committee.
Tommy began his career at the Dallas Theater Center, then under the direction of renowned theater producer and director Paul Baker. While at DTC, Tommy was privileged to become one of the original cast members of Preston Jones’ highly acclaimed, signature works, the TEXAS TRILOGY (The Oldest Living Graduate, LuAnn Hampton Laverty Oberlander and Last Meeting of the Knights of the White Magnolia.) Following his stint at DTC, Tommy freelanced in the Dallas market for several years racking up numerous credits in on-camera and voice-over commercials, industrials and a few small film roles.
Tommy and his family then made Los Angeles home for fifteen years where he worked in commercials, film and television before returning to his native Texas in the early 1990s. Tommy continues to actively pursue his career from central Texas. (bio taken from the Actors Talk podcast page.)

I only know Tommy through various Facebook groups we are both in, or seeing comments he has made on pages of mutual friends. His intellect, creativity, and willingness to help others has impressed me for a long time. I would frequently copy a comment or link he shared to send to some of my friends who act. So, I was excited to see that he was starting a new podcast. You can just imagine how happy I was to see that today's podcast featured actor/producer Benjamin Dane of Beyond The Farthest Star!!

Of course, the BTFS podcast is MY personal favorite, but I have enjoyed the others too. If I was actually in the entertainment field, this would definitely be a resource I would use! However, my talents are strictly in the "share the news" category, so here ya go!! I highly recommend you check out Actors Talk podcast!! You will certainly want to subscribe in itunes at  www.actorstalkpodcast.com/itunes . Any comment line feedback will be played back and responded to during future episodes: 877-518-2530 - I think that's US calls only. Google Voice # will also work 512-660-7160.

The following links should prove useful in helping you to gain more info and to show your support:

Actors Talk Podcast: http://actorstalkacting.com/
Actors Talk on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/actorstalk
Tommy G. Kendrick FB fan page: https://www.facebook.com/tommygkendrick
Tommy G Kendrick IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0447729/
Tommy G Kendrick Twitter: @tommygkendrick

Beyond The Farthest Star FB page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beyond-the-Farthest-Star/170290344732?ref=ts
Beyond The Farthest Star IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1605791/
Beyond The Farthest Star website: http://beyondthefartheststar.com/
Beyond The Farthest Star Twitter: @beyondmovie

Benjamin Dane IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1254478/
Benjamin Dane Twitter: @benjamindane
Andrew Librizzi IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1276394/

Also, if you are an actor or filmmaker, check out Karmalicity!!

LOL, but...since I am providing links anyway....
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