this movie won two best picture awards this week!
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Revenge Of The Family Film: 'Simple Things' Wins Best Picture; Inspirational, Value-Based Entertainment Takes Home Second Best Picture Award Of Weekend
Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) April 26, 2007 -- Somewhere in America, an underground movement is starting, completely non-biased it involves people of both sexes, all races, all religions, all orientations, all income levels and yes, all ages; it is a movement back to positive entertainment. This change was brought to light again on Saturday when an
independent family film called "Simple Things" produced outside of the studio system grabbed two Best Picture Awards from opposite sides of the country, at the same time.
What does that tell us? American audiences want more than the blood and guts, more than the terror that is dished out every day both on the silver and small screens. In this day and age, in 2007, viewers need inspiration, they want strength and they triumph family values. "Simple Things" is not a religious film, there are no rights and wrongs, there is no definition of what a family is - other than the ties, whatever those may be, that bind and the need, the absolute imperative, for people to care and have respect for one another.
"Simple Things" stands apart from other entertainment fare and it is through the courage of the filmmakers, like Executive Producer David Huff who persevere through every temperament to see their story be told. This story, in particular, has a very personal touch as it was inspired by Huff's own father's experiences as a pediatrician. Each and every day David Huff, like many independent producers, strives endlessly to bring his investors closer to seeing their return, to giving them the faith that American audiences want powerful stories and with double wins, such as this weekend, Huff has something incredibly strong to go back to them with!
"I am part of a team," said Huff,
"like any beautiful puzzle, every piece has to fit perfectly and we were nothing short of that - from my writer/director Andrew Erin, to my producer Tosca Musk and my cast - Cameron Bancroft, Bellamy Young, Josh Leonard, Amber Benson, Mickey Jones, Melissa Fitzgerald, Edie McClurg and the kids - Aidan Mitchell, Channing Nichols and Zac Gardner, I could go on but it would take the rest of the article for me to list everyone who was a part of this project. The magic that made this film is the same magic you feel when watching it, the sensation has transcended the screen."
Is America really looking for feel-good entertainment? Isn't that a bit retro? We can only hope so and with films like "Simple Things" we hope that being nice continues to be so cool!
For more information about "Simple Things" or to buy your advance copy today, please go to
www.simplethingsthemovie.com. "Simple Things" has also garnered the Best Director Award for Andrew C. Erin, the Best Actor Award for Cameron Bancroft, Spirit Award, Audience Award and Best Supporting Child Actor.
For media inquiries regarding "Simple Things", David Huff, Back 40 Films please contact PPMG, (310) 860-7774.
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Family Film 'Simple Things' Wins Best Film -- Inspirational Film Wins at Appalachian Film Festival for Best Feature Film
The family film "Simple Things" has just taken home the top award, the Golden Appy for Best Feature Film, at the Appalachian Film Festival in Huntington, West Virginia. Appalachian native, Executive Producer David Huff of Charlotte, North Carolina, was on hand to accept the award, "'Simple Things' is an Appalachian story, it is a tribute to strength of talent we have in our region and the people that support us financially and emotionally, to make these stories that need to be told. We are incredibly honored to be recognized by the community and the festival."
Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) April 26, 2007 -- The family film "Simple Things" has just taken home the top award, the Golden Appy for Best Feature Film, at the Appalachian Film Festival in Huntington, West Virginia. Appalachian native, Executive Producer David Huff of Charlotte, North Carolina, was on hand to accept the award, "'Simple Things' is an Appalachian story, it is a tribute to strength of talent we have in our region and the people that support us financially and emotionally, to make these stories that need to be told. We are incredibly honored to be recognized by the community and the festival."
An inspirational story about a pediatrician, his son and a community. "Simple Things" is about Dr. Evan Gibbs (Cameron Bancroft) who loses his wife to cancer and in his grief, distances himself from his 9-year-old son who also is struggling with the loss of his mother. From their familiar big city location and the father's demanding practice and driving ambition, they are guided to a small town where simple things lead both of them to a deeper appreciation of life and for those with whom they share it.
Artfully crafted by writer and Best Director award winner, Andrew C. Erin, from the real life experiences of renowned pediatrician, Dr. Olson Huff (Recipient of North Carolina's distinguished Order of the Long Leaf Pine and The National Child Labor Committee's Lewis Hine Award) "Simple Things" is set in the quiet and breathtakingly beautiful mountains of North Carolina and gently provides a message to all physicians, caregivers and individuals at large that should not be ignored: the priceless value of caring.
Starring Best Actor Winner, Cameron Bancroft ("24"), Bellamy Young ("Mission Impossible 3"), Best Supporting Child Actor, Aidan Mitchell (FX's "The Riches"), Mickey Jones ("Sling Blade"), Joshua Leonard ("Blair Witch"), Amber Benson ("Buffy"), Melissa Fitzgerald ("West Wing") and Edie McClurg ("Ferris Buehler's Day Off"), "Simple Things" was produced by multi-award winning producer Tosca Musk of Musk Entertainment (
www.muskentertainment.com) and Executive Producer David Huff of Back 40 Films (
www.back40films.com).
Established in 2004 and under the helm of Festival Chairman, Sam St. Clair, the Appalachian Film Festival which features projects from the full Appalachian region (New York to the deep south) has broadened movie goers opportunities to see cutting edge films and interact with the filmmakers. For more information, please go to
www.appyfilmfest.com.
For more information on "Simple Things" and to buy your advance copy, please go to
www.simplethingsthemovie.com, to request that "Simple Things" screen in your town, call your local theater!
For all media inquiries, please contact PPMG, (310) 860-7774; (310) 600-0575 or email.
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and to jeanne for opening the discussion.
Yes Thank you I got myself one also 
