Take the Spotlight directed by Big Spence - Rated R
"Take the Spotlight" is the story of Artie Rain, a Dallas, Texas film director who has been hired by two Dallas based African Film producers to direct a movie about human trafficking called "Finding Promise". Artie sees in this venture, a chance of a lifetime because for the first time in his life, he has all the funds he needs to make a film. He must now make or die trying, a masterpiece that must "Take the Spotlight" wherever screened. Artie pursues this goal with a maniacal zeal equal to that of Napoleon Bonaparte, a man whose dedication, meticulousness and commitment to winning Artie also embraces. This also meant that everything else in his life such as his wife Arianna, his sick mother Khloe, his cast and crew, all came latter to him. All that mattered was that his film when completed must take the spotlight. Some unavoidable circumstances on set and off set however soon challenge Artie to compromise his approach and beliefs. Would he bow down to the will of everyone else or would he continue to hold fast to the methods of a dead despot?
Written and Directed by Nnaemeka Madueke
Produced by Lee Aspen, Mikhail Scott and Nnaemeka Madueke
Starring: Allen Warchol, Daniel Foster, David Warshol, Elizabeth Melancon, Glenn Morshower, Lee Aspen, Lynn Whitfield, Megan Glover, Mikhail Scott, Nene Nwoko.
Where: Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center - 10 College Street, Norcross, GA 30071
Located at College and Britt Streets in the College Street Playhouse Building -- in the Ballroom -- across the street from the Lillian Web Park. The building actually looks like a church. Free parking is available in the back of the building. Look for UMFF 2014 signs.
